Hey Fubar howzit going? Mind how I was saying the itch never goes away? Well the other day I was out a walk with Swmbo and a large procession of old BMW's went by, so, I'm standing there with my jaw hanging open drooling, when Swmbo pipes up "you could have had one of those" when my all time favourite the BMW 90/s goes by. She knows how much I want(ed) one of those. :love:

I could have murdered her (for previously explained reasons) when she adds that "we can't afford it now that we've bought Philip (my oldest son of 17) his first car".

To say I was gob smacked is an understatement, I finally managed to get it out of her that SHE thinks I am now ready for another bike. Three years down the road and when I have no chance for another six years as number two son will be looking for one in three years time just when we finish paying for his big brothers.

At this rate I'll be bloody sixty before I get another!

Somebody up there doesn't like me I think! :wonder:

Hey Fubar howzit going? Mind how I was saying the itch never goes away? Well the other day I was out a walk with Swmbo and a large procession of old BMW's went by, so, I'm standing there with my jaw hanging open drooling, when Swmbo pipes up "you could have had one of those" when my all time favourite the BMW 90/s goes by. She knows how much I want(ed) one of those. :love:

I could have murdered her (for previously explained reasons) when she adds that "we can't afford it now that we've bought Philip (my oldest son of 17) his first car".

To say I was gob smacked is an understatement, I finally managed to get it out of her that SHE thinks I am now ready for another bike. Three years down the road and when I have no chance for another six years as number two son will be looking for one in three years time just when we finish paying for his big brothers.

At this rate I'll be bloody sixty before I get another!

Somebody up there doesn't like me I think! :wonder:

Son 1 hands over car to son 2 job done get 2 wheels again!

Son 1 hands over car to son 2 job done get 2 wheels again!

No can do mate, son two hates son one's choice of car and we did kind of promise son one he could keep it. Son two wants an original Mini, mind you in the middle of son two's tenure I will have paid off my car and my mortgage so a little patience may be a clever thing here.

No can do mate, son two hates son one's choice of car and we did kind of promise son one he could keep it. Son two wants an original Mini, mind you in the middle of son two's tenure I will have paid off my car and my mortgage so a little patience may be a clever thing here.

Could get a decent wee bike to get back into it for under £400 then when the time is right get the one you want.

Could get a decent wee bike to get back into it for under £400 then when the time is right get the one you want.

Mmmmm, good point! Wonder if she will go with it or make me wait? Choice 2 knowing my luck

Mmmmm, good point! Wonder if she will go with it or make me wait? Choice 2 knowing my luck

Choice 3 just get one and don't ask might be worth a week in the dog house in the end or tell her FUBAR said so. "Some bloke on the internet told me to"

OH OH meant to post this took bike out today as weather was awesome now bike is more or less run in she had a proper run out and a blast up the autobahn

Pic taken when I got back to the garage before I tucked her in.

Candy Lime Green 2012 Kawasaki Z1000ZX and 2011 Race Blue Skoda Octavia II FL VRS

Choice 3 just get one and don't ask might be worth a week in the dog house in the end or tell her FUBAR said so. "Some bloke on the internet told me to"

Or get bike and at appropriate juncture get both sons to learn to ride - I still firmly believe that a stint on a M/C makes for a better car driver . I held my bike licence before I went for my driving lessons - do think it helped alot.

Hopefully your better half would see the sense in this too and then everyone is happy

OH OH meant to post this took bike out today as weather was awesome now bike is more or less run in she had a proper run out and a blast up the autobahn

Pic taken when I got back to the garage before I tucked her in.

Very nice - awesome combination

Very nice - awesome combination

Both need way more miles put on them :( Here is a rough plan of a tour I want to do but will more than likely be on 4 wheels due to timing and my leg condition (which is not too good at moment)

Both need way more miles put on them :( Here is a rough plan of a tour I want to do but will more than likely be on 4 wheels due to timing and my leg condition (which is not too good at moment)

Looks a great route - will you do a travel blog and piccies Always fancied going on one of those tours through India on an Enfield.

Looks a great route - will you do a travel blog and piccies Always fancied going on one of those tours through India on an Enfield.

Would not do a live blog as such but would document with pics and could possibly do a full video time lapse of it. I am calling it "The Adriatic Lap"

Would not do a live blog as such but would document with pics and could possibly do a full video time lapse of it. I am calling it "The Adriatic Lap"

Sounds great A mate of mine biked across Canada and Alaska - brill following his journey.

Sounds great A mate of mine biked across Canada and Alaska - brill following his journey.

Here is a fantastic NI based couple that made some diesel Tigers check it out for their tours in travel blog tab at top cool story

http://www.suckindiesel.com/

NI to Australia mission and a half

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100192617997288901951.00048f8b4555e0877349f&ll=8.407168,72.421875&spn=127.849032,225&z=2&source=embed

Here is a fantastic NI based couple that made some diesel Tigers check it out for their tours in travel blog tab at top cool story

http://www.suckindiesel.com/

NI to Australia mission and a half

https://maps.google....=2&source=embed

Impressive read - thanks for the link

Impressive read - thanks for the link

There are many cool bike expeditions that have been done but that one I find really inspiring even designed and built their own bikes that's just the bees knees to me!

There are many cool bike expeditions that have been done but that one I find really inspiring even designed and built their own bikes that's just the bees knees to me!

Totally agree use of diesel is inspired

Totally agree use of diesel is inspired

There are a few companies about producing diesels now. This one in the Netherlands is very interesting they have taken it very seriously and put a lot of work into the bike. I really should pay them a visit.

http://youtu.be/fk5atysUu6U

LOL at the sound of it ticking over though hahahahahahahaha

LOL at the sound of it ticking over though hahahahahahahaha

Oh dear that's disappointing - have to confess would rather have the sound and smell of a two stroke triple

Oh dear that's disappointing - have to confess would rather have the sound and smell of a two stroke triple

Post #38 my old bike I just traded in sounded so good never did find a mic that could handle recording its awesomeness was soo soooooo class deceleration backfires and wee licks of flame breathing out the back. I really miss the sound new one with the 4 way fan cans in true Zed fashion sound good but nothing in comparison :(

Post #38 my old bike I just traded in sounded so good never did find a mic that could handle recording its awesomeness was soo soooooo class deceleration backfires and wee licks of flame breathing out the back. I really miss the sound new one with the 4 way fan cans in true Zed fashion sound good but nothing in comparison :(

Great note to it

Is anyone going to the ride to the wall this weekend?

There are many cool bike expeditions that have been done but that one I find really inspiring even designed and built their own bikes that's just the bees knees to me!

Taking the GS to Alaska next year if your interested :-)

Taking the GS to Alaska next year if your interested :-)

Considering moving to Canada next year at moment so I may not be too far away

Is anyone going to the ride to the wall this weekend?

"the wall" ??