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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch View Post
    Keep the posts and pictures going guys. I was rushed into hospital last Saturday with pneumonia and the beginnings of heart failure .

    What I thought of as a little cough and a tight chest a few days previously has turned out to be a bit of a drama...

    Chin up...
    Eek, take care, hope to see you back on two-wheels soon.

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    Sh..ugar mate, get well soon.
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    Get well soon mate!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch View Post
    Keep the posts and pictures going guys. I was rushed into hospital last Saturday with pneumonia and the beginnings of heart failure .

    What I thought of as a little cough and a tight chest a few days previously has turned out to be a bit of a drama...

    Chin up...
    That's not good but glad it was spotted and being treated.

    Do you need anyone to look after the bikes while you're laid up?

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    Hope your recovery goes well, Enoch.

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    Quick question for you guys, do you have more than one bike and if so what do you look for?

    I’m thinking is there scope for say a day to day bike and rides out for the day, and then something nice for touring (BMW perhaps)?


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    I have 2 exactly as you describe (tourer and a fun bike), the only challenge is that I feel I should try and alternate riding them anyway, irrespective of journey length. Otherwise the GS would only get used a few times a year!

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    More bike related stuff

    https://shop.motogb.co.uk/item/rev-i...thracite-black

    Not sure if this is any good for someone, but if anyone is in the market for a new Rev’it Horizon 2 Textile Jacket (these go for £340 - £360 everywhere) then this link may be of interest to you but only if you need a XL. For some reason the XL size is £199.99 but all other sizes are full price, most places are sold out of these and not getting any stock for a good while.

    I’ve ordered one and it’s getting delivered tomorrow.


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    Yep fixed it now…


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    Wishing you a full and swift recovery, Enoch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch View Post
    Keep the posts and pictures going guys. I was rushed into hospital last Saturday with pneumonia and the beginnings of heart failure .

    What I thought of as a little cough and a tight chest a few days previously has turned out to be a bit of a drama...

    Chin up...
    Wishing you a speedy recovery
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martylaa View Post
    Quick question for you guys, do you have more than one bike and if so what do you look for?
    I’m thinking I’d there scope for say a day to day bike and rides out for the day, and then something nice for touring (BMW perhaps)?
    Well as it happens I've just picked up a second this evening, the Kawasaki ER6F that was on SC. Mrs MCH is hoping to get her bike licence over the summer, liked the look of it and I reckon it will be a good first bike for her.

    So for now it's mine and when she passes her test, it's hers.

    I took a slightly longer route home and it was interesting riding it home contrasting it with my Caballero. I need to ride it a few times to get used to it but one thing I found most odd (first time with a fairing) was the clocks etc not moving with the steering.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt8500 View Post
    I have 2 exactly as you describe (tourer and a fun bike), the only challenge is that I feel I should try and alternate riding them anyway, irrespective of journey length. Otherwise the GS would only get used a few times a year!
    Yeah i can imagine you have to do that to ensure both get used equally, never thought of that, thanks…

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch View Post
    Keep the posts and pictures going guys. I was rushed into hospital last Saturday with pneumonia and the beginnings of heart failure .

    What I thought of as a little cough and a tight chest a few days previously has turned out to be a bit of a drama...

    Chin up...
    Andrew man up there are far to many jobs outstanding on the Ducati, plus that Rocket exhaust is getting some cobwebs on it. Get well soon and I hope to meet up with you at either the Ponderosa, Old Stores Pontybodkin or A& D Denbigh.

    Steve

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    Get well soon Enoch- plenty more miles still to ride!

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    Blimey, hope you feel better soon Enoch.

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    Get well soon Enoch!

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    Enoch, wishing you a speedy and full recovery. Barmouth is beckoning us, we need to be there soon pal.

    See you soon,

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    Andrew! Get well soon, mate.

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    Get well soon Enoch.

    Here’s some filth to keep you distracted :)


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    Thanks guys.. just read your kind comments and got me upset..genuinely thought last Sunday was my last day, but slowly recovering now..

    Can’t believe I went from this..



    To this in a week.

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    Get well soon Enoch, I’m looking forward to seeing more of your Speedmaster now the weather is improving, that’s exactly the bike that I would have liked to put together.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MadeOfCheese View Post
    Get well soon Enoch.

    Here’s some filth to keep you distracted :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enoch View Post
    Thanks guys.. just read your kind comments and got me upset..genuinely thought last Sunday was my last day, but slowly recovering now..

    Can’t believe I went from this..



    To this in a week.
    Get well soon mate. There’s a lesson to all right there to enjoy life as you never j ow what’s coming next. Dont dilly dally. Get on with it.
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    Get well soon Enoch!

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    So sorry to hear of your troubles Enoch,. Get well soon buddy!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gyp View Post
    Mod 1 on Thursday

    Best of luck to your boy for today!

    Chris.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lammylee View Post
    My 93 year old Grandad now back as a pillion after a year off the saddle.

    Great to see this,, he looks well chuffed!

    Chris.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris2982 View Post
    Best of luck to your boy for today!
    Thanks Chris - current panic is that he can't find the legal visor for his helmet. Whilst he likely wouldn't be penalised for a dark visor, as it might well be peeing down he'd rather have one he can see through.

    Looks like he's wearing his "old" helmet which is a bit of squeeze but legal

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    ^^^ I don't blame you, neither could I!

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    The boy's just headed off to do his Mod 1


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    Good luck to him, forgot his helmet though

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    Love the glimpse of personal plate
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    Well it’s not going to take him long to get there!

    Is it your H2 Gyp?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave+63 View Post
    Well it’s not going to take him long to get there!
    He took a more sedate vehicle today




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    Is it your H2 Gyp?
    No, it was bought by a mate of mine when they were first released back in 2015. I rode it for a few miles though and, whilst it was truly astonishing, it wasn't right for me. Blisteringly fast from tick over, and the throttle response was so stupidly immediate that the slightest wrist movement from a ripple on the road would send you half way into next week. Riding it slow about town was very hard and the moment the throttle was opened out of town you were through a telling off and ban territory into prison term before there was time to blink.

    I'm glad I tried it, but it had none of the relaxed approach to ballistic travel that my Hayabusa had, it was all or nothing.

    I believe that they adjusted the fuelling and throttle response to calm things down for the following year, but that first year bike was truly mental.

    I might be tempted to try an H2 SX or Z H2 though...

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    Mod 1 pass. 3 minors.

    Stall, slight wobby on straight line and not fast enough through speed trap on first attempt.

    ok, let's get Mod 2 booked.

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    A pass is a pass. Well done!
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    They’ve since upped the peer to 230bhp on the road legal H2 so that the lower powered SX and Z counsel remain at 200bhp.

    Ive a friend who works for immigration (rapid response bike division) who tells me that the ZZR1400 is a much more accomplished rocket ship!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint-Just View Post
    A pass is a pass. Well done!
    +1.

    That’s the second hurdle under his belt.

    I think this is going to get expensive for you Gyp, best keep him away from track days!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gyp View Post
    Mod 1 pass. 3 minors.

    Stall, slight wobby on straight line and not fast enough through speed trap on first attempt.

    ok, let's get Mod 2 booked.
    Great news , well done to that man!!


    Did you get a date for the mod 2 yet or is he going get a few lessons in first?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave+63 View Post
    +1.

    That’s the second hurdle under his belt.

    I think this is going to get expensive for you Gyp, best keep him away from track days!
    Nah, track days are essential. Not only are they good fun, they allow you to seek the combined limits of the bike and the pilot in relative safety, thus avoiding the temptation to try the same on an open road.
    It can also show them the best place to "get it out of their system"...
    'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.

  43. #9693
    Quote Originally Posted by Dave+63 View Post
    They’ve since upped the peer to 230bhp on the road legal H2 so that the lower powered SX and Z counsel remain at 200bhp.

    Ive a friend who works for immigration (rapid response bike division) who tells me that the ZZR1400 is a much more accomplished rocket ship!
    I'm not surprised, but the supercharger chirp is quite addictive

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris2982 View Post
    Great news , well done to that man!!


    Did you get a date for the mod 2 yet or is he going get a few lessons in first?

    Chris.

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    According to the booking tool he could do his mod 2 tomorrow, but needs to get leave from work agreed. If only he'd done it before he moved jobs as his previous employer was doing Furlough Fridays.

    As the training for mod 1 was me shouting as he rode around a deserted pub car park, I'm wondering if bike to bike intercom and me following and yelling as he rides about might work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint-Just View Post
    Nah, track days are essential. Not only are they good fun, they allow you to seek the combined limits of the bike and the pilot in relative safety, thus avoiding the temptation to try the same on an open road.
    It can also show them the best place to "get it out of their system"...
    I love trackdays (well, loved, it’s been a while) but they’re not a cheap day out, especially if you end up paying for two!

    I found that they spoiled the gun of riding non the road for me though which isn’t something I’d wish on a newish rider.

    Now I’m older (and slower) and, having spent the last decade or so mainly riding dirt bikes, i am enjoying getting out on the public roads at a slightly more sedate pace.

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    Ticked past 18k miles this week on the GS. Plan to keep it at least another year, and possibly longer - as I can't really see that any other bike would be better suited to what I want.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Lammylee View Post
    My 93 year old Grandad now back as a pillion after a year off the saddle.

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    Brilliant!

    Have fun in the sun, you two!
    Quote Originally Posted by chris2982 View Post
    Great to see this,, he looks well chuffed!

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    Thank you for your comments, he’s a true hero and at 93 years young I’m very lucky to have him still with me


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    He exudes a lot of presence in that photo. Bet he has some stories to tell.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lammylee View Post
    Thank you for your comments, he’s a true hero and at 93 years young I’m very lucky to have him still with me

    What mob was he? My old man is 10yrs younger but was 3 Para for quite some years, starting about ‘58 I think.


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    Quote Originally Posted by notenoughwrists View Post
    What mob was he? My old man is 10yrs younger but was 3 Para for quite some years, starting about ‘58 I think.


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    He was in 4th Battalion, served in Lubeck, Germany from 1948, didn’t have a reserve Parachute then.

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