A Little Tinkerin', A Little Drinkerin'

[Leigh]

I can feel my bones creaking from here.

There was talk last year of reviving the old Grand Prix road circuit out of Launceston.
Having personally, erm, tested those roads* over the years I can vouch for them. the Fun-O-Meter would be on the redline.






*Roads tested under sort of closed conditions and I had a fluoro vest on. Hehehe.

[Leigh]

Well, the bike is done.

Just a little cosmetic polishing and washing.
The bad news is that I can't afford the rego and inspection just yet.
Besides, who wants to pay rego at Christmas each year?

The good news is that I live in a rather non-policed suburb with winding little back streets.
There will be late night shake down runs.
It only makes sense to ensure the bike is right doesn't it?

[simon kuether]

I believe you have a responsibility to your friends , family and neighbours to ensure the bike is functioning correctly and safely before you take to the streets . Testing in the middle of the night , when there are fewer road users about , seems the most considerate approach .

Well done , that man .

Cheers , Simon .

P.S Merry chrissy old mate .

[Leigh]

My thoughts exactly.
I'm all about caring for my fellow man.

Merry Christmas to you too, mate.

[Suzuki_Don]

Forgotten Era 6 Hour..
Hmm. Bring back Amaroo I say.
Bathurst?
Sandown?

Imagine the old dinosaurs that would get rolled out for that one?

Yes AMAROO '71 vintage was my favourite year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Results
Unlimited 1 Bryan Hindle Clive Kniqht. Honda CB750. 333 laps
2 Tony Hatton Paul Spooner. Yamaha XS-2. 330 laps
3 Max Robinson Bob Gault. Honda CR750. 328 laps
4 Geoff Sim John Francis Honda CB750 319 laps
5 Ron Toombs Eric Hinton Yamaha XS650 314 laps
6 Len Atlee Mike Steele Norton 750 313 laps
7 Brian Clarkson Geoff Lucas Honda CB750 310 laps
8 Graeme Tierney Carey Maher Honda CB750 302 laps
9 Marc Caux Greg Bowen Honda CB750 301 laps
10 Bob Pressley Elmer McCabe Honda CB750 256 laps

[pete]

Onya Leigh!!!! See I bust my thumb and you get yours finished, nice one

And I agree with Simon that late night runs with less traffic are definitely being kind and considerate to your fellow man.

So one little pesky question... where are the pic's???!!!

[Leigh]

I'll get some photos when I drag it out of the shed, Pete.
I've taken enough of it sitting there looking forlorn.
I'll aim for Thursday night, I reckon.

Thumb? I've missed something. (EDIT : I found your thumb story, Stumpy)
I finish my bike and you break a thumb.
What am I in for when you finish yours? Oh dear...
Not the collar bone again, please.

[pete]

She'll be right mate! I only meant I'm delayed again so you got to finish

Stumpy 'ey? Haven't been called that one yet! Haha

Looking forward to Thursday now

Oh and Don, yeah, bring it on!

[Leigh]

AAAARRGGH!!

Stupid bloody neighbourhood!

I did the pre-flight checks, I dusted off the lid and jacket.
The battery was charged, the bike was warmed and rolled out into the driveway.

I stood grinning at it as I finished a ciggie in the cool night air.
I felt like a teenager on a first date with the hot chick from school.

10.30. I figured it was a prime time to do the road tests on the Fat Girl.
There wasn't a sound from the streets.
All quiet on the Western Front, Sarge.

I threw a leg over and fired her up.
As I did the strap on the helmet the peace was shattered by a siren and red & blues in the dark.

I panicked. How could they know?
But it wasn't for me.
The neighbours around the corner had decided Road Test Night was also Have An Argument Night.

Two cop cars and a bike.
All at the corner of my court.
I suppose I could have nonchalantly waddled on by but I know how my luck runs.

I rolled the bike back into the shed and wandered inside.
Soon, my pretty, soon.

Would it be wrong to fire-bomb my argumentative neighbours's house? Just a little bit?
They ruined my evening after all.

[simon kuether]

Nah , just wait a coupla days and do your test outside their house (at aboot 3am) . They won't call the cops .

Cheers , Simon .

[pete]

Nah , just wait a coupla days and do your test outside their house (at aboot 3am) . They won't call the cops .

Cheers , Simon .

+1 on that one!

If you had rubber to spare I'd say deposit some on their driveway too...

That's a real bugger, but you will get your chance again soon

[Leigh]

+1 on that one!

If you had rubber to spare I'd say deposit some on their driveway too...

I have the old Chinese tyre sitting there...
Hmmm (strokes beard thoughtfully)

The Road Test is still on, of course, just delayed.
Kind of like a shuttle launch but hopefully without the bang.

[pete]

Good stuff, you don't have the initials like NASA does... you know the Need Another Seven Astronauts one?

I wonder if Chinese rubber smells different to other rubber?

[Leigh]

I think there is a nasty joke in there about Chinese rubber but I'm not game to look for it.

[pete]

Hahaha that would be nasty indeed! I believe the correct phrase is "don't go there girlfriend"... although sounds a bit funny a guy saying that to a guy... I'm sure there's a more appropriate one somewhere, far more appropriate than some comment about a Chinese rubber anyway...