Skippy

Sounds like a proper adventure.

Cheers Saul, it was the only one they had left and luckily it was the colour I wanted. Finalised a plan to ride up to Segovia on 25 May to meet up with six mates from the UK. First night hotel in the city centre and then camp for a week or so before heading back home. Can’t wait. No fixed plans, each day’s destination will be discussed the night before and the only non negotiable is the weather.

A short spin out this morning to use up some klms before the 1,000 klm service next Thursday. Perfect.

So far it’s bloody great, it’s made me realise how much I like this style of bike. It’s very easy to ride, still running in but the engine seems to be quite willing given its modest power. Off out again on Saturday to get a bit closer to the 1,000 klm first service/check over. Meeting five mates from the UK up in Segovia on 25 May and who knows from there? We’ll discuss the next destination over a few beers and some grub each evening, mostly it’ll depend on where the good weather is……..I ain’t riding in the rain if I don’t have to

I’ve been rumbled, Adolf was my dad.

Life

No idea why this photo should pop up on Facebook memories but it’s me on my Yamaha EXUP circa 1991 I think.

Breakfast run on the bike naturally

Collected the bike today and knocked up just over 250 km. Goes lovely, very smooth, extremely comfortable, and a big old lump.

Should’ve done just for the comedy value

Cheers mate

That’s quite some look mate

Yes mate they seem to be holding up well. I watched a video the other day of a Spanish guy who had done over 80,000klms on his without any mechanical issues whatsoever and he’d properly battered the thing all over the place. I liked the 702X and to be honest if finances had allowed I’d have probably gone for one but needs must eh!

Well it’s been a while since I posted anything on here, it’s been a busy time going back and forth to the UK and all that entailed and then I guess I just got lazy. The weather lately has been pretty hit and miss, we’ve had loads of rain for the last few weeks which is unusual but today seems to be the end of it……thank fuck for that, it’s like living back in the Peak District! Anyway, new bike this week! The old FZ6N is still holding together and seeing as it’s not worth much I think I may just keep it. Originally, I planned to get the CFMoto 450 MT and having paid a deposit before Xmas I was told it would be here in February……then it was March, then May……..maybe……the final straw was the dealer telling me they had received only one bike when they had ordered twenty and the rest wouldn’t be here until late summer! I actually felt sorry for the poor fucker. Thought about the new 2025 700MT but again the delay was likely to be huge………and I was sick of waiting so I bought one of these instead and I pick it up Thursday. Yes, it’s a Chinky/Italian bike but I’ve always been partial to a takeaway. It ain’t no lightweight trail tool but it’ll be perfect for days out and longer trips. Without further ado, I give you the Benelli TRK502X….

Struggling with a bug I’ve picked up from the UK visit but out on the Yamaha to blast the germs away. Coffee in the sun always makes you feel better……..a beer will be had once I get home

That’s always the way Clive, I’m just not putting anything off anymore. If I can afford it I’m doing it.

Made me realise how precious time is, had to come to the UK last week for my dad’s cremation. He was 88 years old but just makes you think about how much productive and healthy time you have left.

I applied for my UK state pension this morning. The money will be nice but I’d swop it to step back twenty years.

Coming out isn’t that important in this day and age @Buckster but I’m happy for you.

Took the old FZ6N out for a couple of hours this morning……..perfect weather

It’s like alcohol free beer, it tastes the same but just isn’t right

Cheers everyone, gotta just carry on as normal, just being a Cockney Wanker

Don’t count yer chickens, I’ve got plenty of cousins that have produced loads of horrible offspring

Well, 2025 hasn’t started particularly well. Having been over to the UK to visit my dad in hospital just before Xmas my cousin went to see him about four weeks ago and alerted me to his deterioration. Having seen a couple of photos it was obvious he was much worse than before Xmas, although the hospital kept telling me he was doing okay and was being considered for discharge! Went over to see him and it was quite obvious he was fading away and sadly he wasn’t communicating so all I could do was talk to him. He was transferred to a hospice last Wednesday but I had to fly back to Spain on Thursday morning so I said my goodbyes beforehand. My cousin went to see him on Friday lunchtime for a couple of hours and at 2.30pm UK time he passed away peacefully. He had just turned 88 years old so it’s fair to say he had a good innings but it doesn’t really make it any easier just yet. So, that’s that then; both parents gone, no siblings and no offspring of my own. When you consider how much useful and active time you may have left it makes you want to seize every opportunity, take every chance, be less risk adverse and just not worry about the small shite that seems to permeate our everyday lives. So, today instead of pondering about cremations, wakes and all of the fucking admin that needs to be done I’m out on my bike, enjoying the sun and the empty roads. …………….I just hope to God he doesn’t bump into the ginger Welsh twat

Thats proper unlucky, poor sod.