Saul

Still got the Givi top box. Not gonna bother with the hand guards,. Gonna need a rack and pannier frames if the CB500's one won't fit, there is a chance they will. Fender Extender for the front, screen protector, some stick on tank pads, bobbins and paddock stand. Prolly some engine guards and maybe a screen. Only ordered a couple of bits so far, gotta wait for this months pay before anything else.

Hat and jumper time Clive. Sad thing is my kids think I am joking

Don't worry Farkles on the way already

I still think fondly of my Himalayan and can see me having another to play with in the distant future.

New stair carpet, just the start of the new bike penance.

Yep I had that feeling especially as they said my bike would have to have a full check up by their techs before the offer was valid.

I have actually bought 4 bikes from Damerells in a year including my boys scoot. I went up their on Tuesday and the salesman hugged me . To be fair they made the best trade in offer to, which helped. . Think I will have to keep the Hornet for awhile as the Mrs raised an eyebrow this time, plus I think this one will be a keeper. I have actually narrowed down what I want a bike for now, rather than trying to find a job for a bike, if that makes any sense. As you can tell I am prone to over thinking things.

I was put off by the attitude of Triumph Plymouth, offered a derisory trade in on my "Off Brand little bike". Also refused to confirm the offer they did make in an email. If they would not take the time to email me I won't spend money there. Plus they were generally just fucking rude. One of my mates warned me but I was too daft to listen.

I wanted something faster really. I have given up on the idea of regular commuting as I just wasn't using the CB500 enough for that purpose and that was a big factor in choosing it. Without the limitation of economy I thought I would like something a little more fun. I tried several bikes (sat on rather than rode) and thought about many more but I came to the conclusion that I liked the physical size and weight of the CB500, the Hornet is near identical in both of those aspects with nearly double the power plus some tech to play, so a no brainer as it was within my budget. I do like a Honda, especially a new one made in Japan. Close run second choices were a 2021 Triumph Tiger 660 and a really nice fully loaded second hand CBF1000. Triumph Plymouth made sure the Tiger was a not a choice, I will never darken their door again, and the CBF was just to heavy.

Just changed my insurance over to the Hornet, getting a little excited now. Picking it up at 10:00 am tomorrow.

I must admit I think it look great and I reckon they will sell by the shed load. I would have to travel if I were to buy one though following my recent experience with Plymouth Triumph I wouldn't buy a coffee there.

Tomorrow looks evil but Thursday is looking ok down here.

I popped up to Damerells this morning and had a quick look around the showroom. It always surprises me how many bikes they turnover. Nothing stays there long. They sell Husky’s now. I was never that convinced by the looks of the Norden but in the flesh it is quite a Hansom beast. Also the Svartpillin thingy was quite a striking looking bike. Haven’t decided if I like it or not yet but definitely something you would look back at Also saw my new Hornet there ready to collect. Going up on Thursday morning to do that.

Well I was getting wound up about the marks on the tank so I went up to Damerells to show them, salesman took one look and said: "Don't worry about it that'll polish out". So I was worrying over nothing.

Well I was 10 but I do remember the standpipes. Didn't seem to bad to me but I was 10 what did I know.

England Vs SA Argentiina Vs NZ. SA vs NZ in the final then.

This is some game already 9 mins in.

Fucking Hell Cirille.

No he is back in England now at Gloucester. He was in Englands summer camp for 3 weeks but Borthers sent him home. Something about Gloucester for Borthers maybe.

Argentina knocked them out in the quarter finals.

Also where the fuck is Zac Mercer, tearing it up in the Pro 14 but can't get an England shirt?

Me either on the tight, Borthers and Val don't get on. Last training camp he was at Borthers sent him home for the wrong attitude apparently.

Loose head would have to be Val Repava Ruskin for me, tight head is more of a problem. Cole aint making the next RWC, he is 36 now. Awesome in his day, still a competent scrummager but he is missing in the loose play. Marler is still a tacking machine and very good in the scrum.

Don't get me wrong I love Marler and Dan Cole but they are both getting long in the tooth. Both great props in the Premiership but the World game has moved on.