Saul

I'm not sure your choice of phrase is the most flattering But I do like my CBF Cockroach and chose that particular model for the obvious reasons, although I was seriously tempted to get one of the more spicey Honda 600/4's. I know the Transalps' reputation but so does everybody else that's why Bob, Fred and I are surprised by that that one's particular price. It's just too cheap by quite a margin, to be fair you could buy it and possibly re engine it and still come out below market value but why would you want the hassle? That dealer has a reputation as a rip off merchant. So a bike tidy and way to cheap, along with that does wave a red flag to me. If I was genuinely interested in buying a Transalp I would look for one with decent history and pay a bit more. They are a bit tall for me and I can't be arsed with lowering. I also can't get away from my preconception that dirt Bikes should be small and light. . I can't help but think a Dullville would suit me more in terms of practicality but don't know if I could handle the shame of owning one. I didn't see any GS's at Kitt Hill although I wasn't particularly looking for any. I'm sure there would have been some there but I didn't get out of the main car park. I do really like the older Airhead BMW's (GS included) and Flying Brick K bikes, the newer ones leave me a bit cold if I am honest. I'm sure they are great bikes but just not really my thing. This https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186729566992?_skw=BNW+K75&itmmeta=01JBXH35AWE96149Q9F4ZN8K46&hash=item2b79f31310:g:0roAAOSwJBVm~90~&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnardssz%2B3ieXChWp7tjW9ZPEgyb9ZwP1Cu%2FU%2BOyRsXfTzU2duBouNqihhh63Jnm1NzKsIwrQxzH7%2FzEuhWkMmxcR8yOQKFR1hwj448c9ojzzdGGXDZjlmLAQtDku0nvtOOV96ZShX%2B8%2BL7L4I%2BAUNL50P8z4MzuY%2BCdAZV8au0l1JWSeL6RWqTs1fDD6pX92bpyQbZ3NFbJLas02GfuKdFcybd0F%2FUGbcykBi1QVJdheZf6cdHP5S4jhLmLuYznl5OrfplvCekL9bk9fxdOcfN|tkp%3ABk9SR77VjLHfZA Or even this would suit me. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156458072359?_skw=BNW+K75&itmmeta=01JBXH35AW5P0GT7HG4E4V32F7&hash=item246da0b927:g:0wYAAOSw7tJmsgtS&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnwIJyc8D8JsLSUk9K3p7M%2B5%2B%2Fzycmmlancr3VB%2FXE6V1Pf%2FNknawtmmwA4tGnmzEVQH1ipvWyJqK8acobLO8Lto8QGhbppfaypXO%2BUWUTlERI4p63s9tJ%2B0oJarOkH90RQ8VaBaj8DTnL45Btlh3x8oS8OsPtUkrQJMNeXuKqZHfMaQ7BEG6VbsLfbqNBc17YNDewUUo7137Sj%2Fh9gq5IHWD3Jo2hGRNGsDvIvVLtKHg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR77VjLHfZA Definitely from the Nuclear Cockroach crew.

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Me too, looks as clean as a pin with 20,000 miles on the clock. If it was good it would be at least a grand more. That place hasn't got the best of reputations as is, I wouldn't gamble on that TransAlp personally.

Yes I had noticed that, should be more like £2,500 I would have thought.

I did too, cool as hell, and I don't normally like customs. But that one looks just right.

I don't know anything about that Mubaro, I would say it was old restored rather than new but where it comes from I don't know. I thought the numbers on the side of the engine casing looked Eastern European but that was as far as any of us got. Didn't see the owner as it would have been nice to know.

Five of us from Fowey. Martin on his R100 Bitsa, Andy on his Tiger, Paul on his V7, Gary on his Bonnie and me on the CBF just because I was too lazy to get the Hornet out of the shed. Headed up to Kitt Hill this morning Good breakfast at Kitt Hill and 100 plus bikes. I took some photos of what interested me. Interesting Triumph Nice Drag Queen Oh and this Mubaro what ever the fuck that is. Cool looking bike though. After a couple of hours looking at and chatting bikes we headed back to Chequered Flag for a posh coffee and some more bike chat. Some interesting bikes for sale there.

Exactly the same for us mate the day after the roofers started the ceiling came down in our office and two terminals (pc’s) were ruined. Luckily it was a day I wasn’t working.

Chilli ride home from work this morning, just above zero when I left but I had the right gear so warm enough. Stunning ride across the moor this morning. Light traffic and I passed all there was. I’m getting very attached to this CBF especially now I have the bigger touring screen with its protection. Just a good bike, not the best at anything. Handles well, is fast enough and frugal enough. Good lights, doesn’t look too knackered and easy to fix. It’s not worth much so I happy putting the miles on it, definitely hits a sweet spot in my troubled mind. . Also got to add the Oxford heated grips are the dogs Bollix . They work really well and are much better than the ones on my Hornet. I am normally always looking for the next bike but I think the CBF is going to break me of that habit. Bloody hospital is in uproar as we have the roofers in.

Question I have is how the hell to you eat something like that after beer without wearing it? I bet you had beard debris this morning.

Mate between a drag queen and two Hondas it's always going to be the Scoot

We did something very similar with one of our past Jack Russells, we swore never to do it again. Problem is letting go is hard and when there is hope it's very difficult. As has been said Pedro I so hope you get the most time possible with Costa.

Here’s some van action, my older daughter and I snow foamed and cleaned up the van she is learning to drive in. We had to as my Mrs had a sense of humour failure over Kady splattering cow shit up both sides of the van. The vans is an old clunker but it will be a great first vehicle for my Eldest She already told my Mrs it’s going to be called the Shaggin Wagon, which didn’t go down well either

Just been out for a bimble as it is lovely and dry here. Went up to Trago Mills Liskeard to look for some winter gloves, only discover it was pensioner discount day . What a pit of misery that place is. Plus they only had small and medium bike gloves so the whole thing was a bust. Ended up riding up through the Glynn Valley then blasted back down the A30 to St Aweful and across country back to Fowey through Trethurgy and St Blazey. Nice 60 mile trip that and blew the cobwebs away. I gotta say that for everyday bimbling about the CBF600 is a very competent and fuss free machine. I really enjoy it.

If it's anything like the Stan Stevens stage 3 tune I had on my RD400 it will have a powerband as wide as a nats cock and a dramatic thirst. It was fast but close to unrideable on the road. The folly of youth and the perceived importance of bragging rights lead me to ruin a perfectly good bike. Oh well learning is always expensive.

You been on the Fiery Elf juice the last couple of days?

Laughed putting out the bins this morning. Shadow moved the boys ped when she got home last night as her bike always has to be parked next to mine.

Nice Stealth Camper. Several of the paramedics at work have them. I like the size as can you can use it like you would a car as well as go camping.

Some people will wank with a wind change let alone a picture

I was training a new chap Friday night and he told me about his favourite Cafe in Plymouth. So this morning I decided to take a Bimble up there. Got the Hornet out of the shed of shame, yes I know I am going to clean it. I stopped at Carkeel services and treated the Hornet to a tank of 97 E5 juice. Worked out at roughly £3 more for a tank full so not too much. Can’t say I noticed much difference but I suppose I will notice the mpg go up maybe. Anyway didn’t want to venture into Devon with no fuel, they may not have such a thing up there across the river. Also I set google maps going to take me to Hideaway Cafe, Faraday Mill. All good till I get there but the road was closed, I tried to find another way in but Google kept trying to take me back to the closed road. Turned Google off and proceeded to get lost in the back streets of Plymouth. I gave up on the Hideaway as I decided I just didn’t care enough to carry on looking for a way in. So once I got to Charles Cross roundabout I got my bearings again, as I spent 3 years at Uni around there, and headed back to Cornwall. Stopped at the Tamar for a pee Then went for plan B and traveled up to Kitt Hill for some breakfast. A few bikes up there. Nobody I knew, so headed up to Launceston then back down the A30 across the moor to Bodmin and home. Did just shy of a 100 miles on the Hornet, bloody good bike, so much quicker than my CBF but quite a bit colder as well with no fairing. I am enjoying a few solo rides now that Shadow has her freedom and my aged riding mates seem to have gone into hibernation. Change is as good as a rest

I suppose because they obviously both spent hundreds of hours doing that, while it is impressive I wonder if the ends justify the means. Must be the journey for them rather than the result. As I said very clever, not sure that is how I would spend that amount of time.

I have been following these guys and Project Binky for years, and they are finally back after a long break. But this latest dash project has me questioning their sanity. Very very clever blokes but I'm struggling to understand why. Tis entertaining to geeks nonetheless.