I brought the Beemer to Monasterevin this afternoon. Well, it was about time, and it was a lovely afternoon, so I went and got it. Things you forget in 6 months:
1) That there's an alarm on your motorbike;
2) It rearms itself automatically;
3) That's why it won't start the second time;
4) There's a disc lock on the front wheel;
5) There's a disc lock on the bin (don't forget to bring it now)
6) You have to wear earplugs on the bike;
7) By wearing earplugs you miss the lovely noise it makes;
8) You meant to stiffen up that right mirror;
9) Gosh it gets windy on the motorways;
10) The BMW K75S has self-cancelling indicators;
11) The BMW K75S is very heavy;
I've lost a bit of that confidence I used to have as a more regular rider, perhaps I need to become a more regular rider again! Twas nice to be back on 2 wheels, hearing the wind in my visor and feeling the numb in my.......hands. (hah, only joking, it's very smooth)
I would guess that the brakes were a bit woolly also after 6 months, the discs were probably quite rusty. The wind has been considerable these last few weeks, I find it worst when stopped at traffic lights actually. Does the BMW have the funny indicators that have buttons on both handlebars rather than just one? I serviced the bike over Christmas and I must admit I have been enjoying riding it more since. I think the satisfaction of having done some work on something that imrpoves it makes one enjoy it more?
ReplyDeleteThe funny indicators, are actually quite usable!
ReplyDeletetee hee hee funny times....:)
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