Pedro Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I have to get proper winter pants and boots, whenever I see your reports and you enjoying yourself over in the wintery north I remind what a miserable time I would have 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I had a message from blunder road (thunder road) motorcycles to say the brake pads for the XR were in, so decided to take the dog via the little country roads to Bridgend to pick them up, when i get there they sure lived up to their nick name they ordered me rear pads instead of the fronts I'd asked for so i bought them to keep in the spares box. That means another visit next week, ahh well it got me out on the bike and i stayed out for another couple of hours, it was wet and windy but the waterproofs kept me dry quite enjoyed it. only took a couple of photos twas a little wet you see The road to the bike shop is not the best or it is the best depending on how you look at it Heading up over the Bwlch mountain road And heading home Why don't you just order pads on e-Bay Fred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, XTreme said: Why don't you just order pads on e-Bay Fred? Help your local businesses, Pete! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 26 minutes ago, XTreme said: Why don't you just order pads on e-Bay Fred? I like the genuine Honda ones and its quicker to get them from there. Its no big deal i will be passing blunder road on my way home from work next week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Went downtown and leaned Loosenuts™ against the "Irish" pub for dramatric effect, love the flicker at idle, coils rock. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tym said: Went downtown and leaned Loosenuts™ against the "Irish" pub for dramatric effect, love the flicker at idle, coils rock. It's like you're Ghost Rider, dude! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I was going to go to Azambuja tomorrow, by car, but I just saw on tv that Oliveira got Pole Position for tomorrow's MotoGP race in Portugal. I might just stay here to see it, I'm tight with money so there is no MotoGP on my home 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Had almost nothing fresh at home for lunch, so some toast with olive oil, fresh light cheese, and a generous topping of onions and sardines cooked with plenty of paprika for a kick: Now watching MotoGP as Miguel Oliveira leads the first lap in the Algarve! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Couple of shots from today......not easy being restricted as to where you can go! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 55 minutes ago, Pedro said: Had almost nothing fresh at home for lunch, so some toast with olive oil, fresh light cheese, and a generous topping of onions and sardines cooked with plenty of paprika for a kick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 And Oliveira won by 4 seconds, first place from start to finish, what a way to win his first race in Portugal, I'm very happy for the kid. Were we not in lockdown the Autodromo (and Lisbon) would have erupted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, Pedro said: And Oliveira won by 4 seconds, first place from start to finish, what a way to win his first race in Portugal, I'm very happy for the kid. Were we not in lockdown the Autodromo (and Lisbon) would have erupted Great result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 28 minutes ago, XTreme said: Great result! Indeed, I am curious as to how everything would have happened facing an operational Marquez, we'll see next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, Pedro said: Indeed, I am curious as to how everything would have happened facing an operational Marquez, we'll see next year. 2020 as a season would have been totally different if Marquez had been there. I feel sorry for Joan Mir......he's got the championship but everybody knows (including himself) it wouldn't have happened if Marquez had been there. There's levels......Marquez.......and then everybody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: I feel sorry for Joan Mir......he's got the championship but everybody knows (including himself) it wouldn't have happened if Marquez had been there. I agree, but that's often the case when the superior or dominant rider hurts himself, Rainey, Doohan, not falling or not hurting yourself is a big part of winning and the responsibility is theirs. Mir didn't hurt himself. A part of Marquez's dominance is his aggressiveness, without that risk propensity he wouldn't ride the same, it goes hand in hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Pedro said: I agree, but that's often the case when the superior or dominant rider hurts himself, Rainey, Doohan, not falling or not hurting yourself is a big part of winning and the responsibility is theirs. Mir didn't hurt himself. A part of Marquez's dominance is his aggressiveness, without that risk propensity he wouldn't ride the same, it goes hand in hand. He was lucky to go as long as he did before getting a bad one. But he won't change.......it'll be balls to the wall again next year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Had a nice ride yesterday, the forest sure feels like November now. All the trees are falling asleep. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Just now, XTreme said: He was lucky to go as long as he did before getting a bad one. But he won't change.......it'll be balls to the wall again next year! That's what make those insane guys so great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 My oldest brother and his wife showed up, its mums 89th birthday on the 24th...so we all went for a cruise around town before lunch. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 He did pretty well for not having much riding experience. Niantic bay is somewhat protected so this is rough weather for us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lone Amigo said: Is that your Mom using the Spaz to watch the storm? No, thats some poor sod, his elderly mother looked tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Shes born French they know how to ride mopeds, he hasnt riden much, riding experience is a cruel mistress in the best of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfalfa Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 My "son" (long story, but a good one) said he wanted to see the Baja1000. Something i've always wanted to see, too. So, we arranged for a third buddy (fluent in spanish and baja) and headed off last Thursday evening. Checked the gummit websites to see if borders were closed (they were), but have had several riding friends crossing over and back. I guess dirt riding in Baja IS an essential activity. Got a great BNB in Ensenada ("son" is a non-rider, so we drove) and spent all day at Osos Negros, on Hwy 3, watching the bikes, quads, trucks, beetles and what not. Came back to Ensenada saturday afternoon to an excellent dinner at Sano's Restaurant, before crashing into bed around 5:30 pm. Not really lightweights, but due to scheduling errors, we had been up since Thursday morning. Saturday was a day off (see scheduling errors) so we hit La Bufadora and then Coyote Cals for lunch. Crossed the border into the newnited states of amurica sunday morning, after a 2 hr border wait, but we got to hang with several trophy trucks in line. Great time and an eye opener for the kid, as it was with me several years ago. Baja sunrises are epic! Poor planning left us at the section where there was a 35 mph speed limit! But, we got great, clear shots of the racers Great apartment in Ensenada, on a hill overlooking the harbor. $65/night which is crazy cheap considering hotel costs in the USA. Asada fries and freshly made guacamole Best thing about Baja is that there really are few rules, and even fewer traffic police. This trophy truck was driving thru town, on the way back to its shop. The co-driver was asleep, which was quite an accomplishment, considering how loud the truck was. Instant ticket on several counts in "civilized" USA You pay your $75 fee and you can race what ya brung. La Bufadora - the blowhole! Love the "we arent responsible for people who dont follow the rules". Obviously, Baja has way too few lawyers for their own good Well known with the dirty crowd Turtle had no name. Guess that is ok as it probably wouldnt come if you called it. Well, it wouldnt come right away. Damnd straight, skippy! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Great stuff @alfalfa ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Pic of Mikee the oldest and me from the weekend ride, guess how many guns im carrying...here is a clue....dont say two and one is none. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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