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Check them out here: https://www.shelbyamericancollection.org/ Has really cool displays with moulds used in the engine and parts casting process along with loads of cars. Never saw one running though.

She passed, thank fuck that is over. Took her for her victory Sausage Sammitch. The staff in the cafe gave her a cheer when she went in, good people. More than I can say about the actual Karen who did her retest, arrogant twat. I went in to collect Shadow and Karen looked at me and said: "Her road positioning could do some work, probably a bad habits she pick up from you as pillion" I said "Really" she then game me an IAM leaflet and said you would learn from them. As she was filling out Chloe's pass sheet, she then asked me when I passed my test and how many miles I did a year. I answered her (1984 and 6 to 8k a year) then said: "I'm not interested in your course with the IAM but I am surprised you didn't know that given that you assessed my riding without seeing it." I am pleased I kept my temper and and didn't tell her what I really thought. Now I, like most people, could benefit from some constructive criticism to improve my riding but I am not going to take it from some twat using the force after observing a nervous 16 year old. And yes I think I would benefit from an IAM course but I won't be doing it with that cunt. Oh I do hope I get a feedback form from Damerells. There feel better now I have that off my chest, bit disappointed that I let her rub me up the wrong way, suppose I was a bit stressed over Shadow. Just pleased Shadow has that behind her for two years.

Oh yes you do , I'm certain you're giving it a go right here ......................

This is me for the next 2 weeks as from tomorrow darlings.... i'll come back 2 shades darker than midnight..

i'll take that..

Don't have this problem in Skegness.

Have a good one, I can see you are going to be one of the Lobster People

Well sitting outside Damerells while Shadow is doing her stuff for her CBT. At least it is dry for her. Local boys in blue having breakfast in the cafe. Might take Shadow in there post CBT if she is in the right mood.

Oh do fuck off Pedro.

Edinburgh Indian dealership went into administration today.

Don't let it bother you Saul, there's one round every corner and you should be used to it by now. Well done shadow.

no clive ... no i dont

ok Gary

Going to Thailand again ? Ladyboy capital of the world ?.

Didn't sleep more than one hour last night, was tired and sleepy but went to bed and just had to wait the night to pass. This was hard, but meant that it was easy to get out of bed at 6AM, a little past 6:30 and I was getting on the motorway. Sun rise, it looked like a lovely day but it wasn't to be. A couple of hours after leaving the house, and I'm stopping for breakfast already in Spain. @Earache, your petrol station shops could learn a thing or two from spanish Repsols, generaly you have fresh half decent baguettes and full legs of proper smoked ham My breakfast, by now I was a little surprised it wasn't getting any warmer outside. To warm up a little, a little butter on the hot toast, some fresh orange juice, and an espresso. Theoreticaly, this bike shouldn't be a lot different than mine cruising on motorways, but it is. Mine has the touratech suspension that is always a little too firm for comfort, a short screen, and rough tires. This one, on new 100% road tires, rubber footpegs, stock electronic suspension with soft springs, and a proper screen, rides like a pillow and I listen to music in my helmet at 70% the usual volume. The result is that distance passes by a lot smoother, I WILL look into one of these stock GS screens for mine too, smaller than the massive Adventure screen but they work nicely. The seat is shorter than mine too, maybe that also helps to lower me into the bubble a little more. What this bike seems to do a lot more is use fuel. It does have a substantially smaller tank but felt like I spent all day putting fuel into it. I think it uses more, and I do need a 30 liter tank, this is not funny. Does anyone know if the 1250 uses more fuel than the 1200 just cruising down a motorway? Coming the other way, all bikers were wearing rain suits, I put mine on too to shelter for the cold winds that now were starting to get really strong, and in anticipation of the rain in the distance. I have three days to get to Milan, including today. This is plenty of time, I gave up on doing the Via del Sale because of the weather, I don't fancy going off-road on a rental bike on gay tires after heavy rains. Also, I played with the idea of going all the way to Germany, spending one day stopped on the Nurburgring, and then the 800km to Milan on friday. There's less chance of rain in Germany than in southern France, which sounds ridiculous, but it'll rain there as well and I would like one nice lap of the track with no rain, plus that would be adding some distance to the bike and testing the rental company's goodwill. Gave up on all of that and headed to Pamplona. Got there to find perfectly dry weather, so stopped on a park bench to take all the plastic stuff off and figure out what to do. Pamplona is a very civilized city, huge areas of motorcycle only parking: I gave my friend from Pamplona a surprise call, but turns out he was away. All hotels were either too expensive or full, or in areas where I'm not leaving a bike outside. I found a little place in the hills, one hour away, deep in the Basque hills and got going, but not before fueling up again. The rain did return, and I stopped, once again, to put my rain jacket on. Got to my destination for the night at almost 19:00. Perfect timing to have a nice shower and a walk around town before dinner, it has been a long day. Being lower, with a very much improved gearbox and clutch, this feels like a toy to ride around town compared to my bike. It has less braap thought, it's very smooth but seems like it's half asleep if you blip the throttle. Having said that, it is faster at speed, but not in such a way that makes it a reason for changing. What I don't like about it is all the electronic shit, the screen and you having to navigate menus to see things. I'm always checking my pocket for the keyless key, because it's not where it should be ... I'm staying in a very charming old country house in a very quaint village, so went for a walk: A spot for playing "pelota vasca", but probably "pelota mano" which makes me wince just to contemplate. Look it up if you don't know what it is. I was going to eat beef for dinner, but not after watching a veal scratch her face against a concrete pole: The inside of the place I'm staying almost makes me want proper winter weather, maybe not really though Eating codfish cooked in what must be a very Basque way, with peppers and tomato, the fried egg adds a lot to it. Frankly, I'm not going to miss it. Some cold basque cider to wash it down, and that's the day done. I'm being confident, my rain pants and overboots are inside the pannier that is on the bike, I'm trusting. Let's see how tomorrow goes.

Went to pick up my rental bike today, for tomorrow’s trip. We are going to Italy, and there might be shopping involved. Plus, I am likely to ride through showers quite a bit, so was happy to have a very practical big topbox. Got home, had a good look at the bike and didn’t bring myself to ride all around with that thing in the back, took the box and the mounting plate off and am carrying an almost empty bag instead. Tyres are definitely gay, though.

I kid you not...at least 150 feet..got to stop these foolish behaviors...at 400bucks a pop for a rear tire... Think I found why the bike is so strong pulling at highway speed ...130 to 140 kph...for a heavyweight cruiser it's amazing...tops the speed limiter in seconds..it's like a turbo almost...think the airbox is somewhat presurized...the air inlet is just above the rad..triple cone funels...unlike a Harley with the fitler hanging to one side in dirty air flow...in comparison you need a 131 C inch harley motor just to match the stock challenger...

Billybob would love to do a hoe down with this dude...think Billy plays the spoons...

It was a good thing you didn’t have your purse on hand when she gave you lip, Saul!

I’m not, it was quite more expensive. This bike has been a revelation though, it’s incredible how different it is compared to mine, not better, just feels like a completely different thing.

Clooney’s gay disabled half cousin maybe.

“Weather permitting” of course

Your to old....I like my girls like my truck..40 ish and leaking fluid...

Don’t show this pictures to your ladies chaps … or they will be on their way to Kent quicker than you can say …. Niagra Falls

Were you looking to trade your pre-woke Harley ?

You mean his brother .................... Fat Clooney

not if i come back in a dinghy ....

Enjoy have a great time.

They are made in Oxfordshire.

Knocked out a short overnight trip with the wife on the Gold Wang to Duyrango, Colroado. Cruised through the Back Canyon of the Gunnison National Park along the way. The Canyon isn't all that deep, buit it's about 50 miles or so in length. No other traffic at all...

Mead varies a lot, lower alcohol variants taste very sweet but the types that are closer to 20% are often akin to port.

For a short while in the 80/90's Mettise were hand made in Bristol

Mead is very sweet , almost sickly. i'm not a fan . Impressive scenery @Earache

I bought one of these a few years ago - huge time saver. Am amazed at how many times I've used it.

Road surface isn't perfect but good enough. Had a good time railing along all day...

There is a paved road on both the north and south rims if the Canyon, we rode the north side today...

The Glitter Band

No, bought it from the guy that did but he then lost interest so lots of kinks to iron out. It had less than 300 miles on it. As I can’t afford a real one this is the closest im going to get. It’s great fun, tho ( when it’s working) I doubt it would beat a Tesla away from the lights.

I think it has been tightened up recently from what I can gather. My boy passed his and talked to Shadow about her test, he reckons he did worse than she did, 2 years ago. I am confident she will do better on Tuesday. Nerves had a lot to do with her failing, also she messed up a u turn and it threw her. Kids with ADHD don't deal with curve balls very well.