Sitting here tonight feeling pretty sorry for myself! Got a loan of a mates bike an' went for a run with the better half! Was a great day, specially after snow being all gone from yesterday (YES snow in October). Dropped her at the house and went for a thrash. Dry t'mac, good roads then hit some leaves, lost it and ended up on a grass verge for about 50 yards before the brain kicked in.
Now I'm sitting here, bruised, hurt feelings, should have been thinking autumn an' was still in summer mode, back is knacked (well and truly) but thank god the bikes OK.
Should have been more aware!
Full Version: Went for a spin
Snow? in October? fecking hell GJ just where do you live? The north pole?
It's been chilly here but that's due to the north wind blowing, no signs of any snow yet though.
It's been chilly here but that's due to the north wind blowing, no signs of any snow yet though.
Feck Joe, hope you're okay.
get yerself down the doc and get checked out.
I was going to go a for run myself but its been pissing down all day.
it's a timely reminder that the winter is about to decend upon us. 
get yerself down the doc and get checked out.
I was going to go a for run myself but its been pissing down all day.
it's a timely reminder that the winter is about to decend upon us.
QUOTE(bikerdave @ Oct 5 2003, 06:28 PM)
Feck Joe, hope you're okay.
get yerself down the doc and get checked out.
I was going to go a for run myself but its been pissing down all day. it's a timely reminder that the winter is about to decend upon us.
get yerself down the doc and get checked out.
I was going to go a for run myself but its been pissing down all day.
it's a timely reminder that the winter is about to decend upon us. jeez sorry joe hope you ARE ok.
I was gonna finally get myself some decent kit in time for winter but circumstances have forced my hand.
Again.
My life is strewn with cowpats from the devils own satanic herd.
Christ! thats biking though i spose - its all great one minute and the next its FECKING sh!t FECKING OH MY GOD IM GONNA CRA---------FECKING SAVED IT!
GLAD YOUR NOT MESSED UP JOE AND THE BIKE IS OK TOO.
GLAD YOUR NOT MESSED UP JOE AND THE BIKE IS OK TOO.
Cheers all! and look at the time(Can't get comfy)...mmmm. Sitting at keyboard (trying to have a stretch, but having a problem every 2 mins - goes like - Christ!, OOOOOoh, AAAAAAAAAAaaah, FECK, FECk, Feck, SOB = success am on my knees, Now give me an hour! More of the same - Ah, yes back again, but just for a mo') GP. says keep myself "mobile", so I tried that for all of 3 minutes over the kiddlies cot(big hook in the roof), even hummed the tune (sounded like 'Old Mac' summat) Now what do doctor's know - make an appointment, go for your consultation! (Remember sore back syndrome/thread) an' come out with a 'script for: WELL YOU TELL ME FOR F**KS SAKE!!!!!!!!!!!
Two Days an' counting, to see what your trusted, overly qualified, pain in the....type GP. Actually diagnosed!!!....... Can safely say no-one will come up with this diagnosis!!!!!!!Feck!!!!
Two Days an' counting, to see what your trusted, overly qualified, pain in the....type GP. Actually diagnosed!!!....... Can safely say no-one will come up with this diagnosis!!!!!!!Feck!!!!
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undefinedI was gonna finally get myself some decent kit in time for winter but circumstances have forced my hand.
If your going to bike through the next 6 months - get the kit - I know it can be pricey, (forgive me Leon - OXFAM) Going from scratch:
1. Get the gear. eg.. Leathers, armour,wetproofs- sod the 1 piece/2 piece argument -get protection, an I don't mean the condom (although can come in handy if, (well sorry thats another thread....)
2. If second hand - inspect n' inspect again - 1 more time - just to be sure.....
3. Don't skrimp on the toe/ankle protectors! An' for F'ks sake ditch the trainers
4. Don't forget the Bike - Tyres (Nice full tread) - Brakes (1 at the back an'1 at the front - check), Oh aye how's the forks bouncing? Check the oil.
5. Gloves - for those with no hot air vents, near the grips (DO THEY WORK??? I don't think so!) Nice wee trick - you know petrol stations, get the freebie gloves from the deisel pumps - they work wonders under/over the hand leathers (I prefer them under - better grip)
Getting a bit sore now, so am going offline, Ima....Don't let circumstance dictate your protection....If you can buy the bike, then get the accessories first.....An' yes snow in October - near Ben Rinnes, Scottyland!!
And as a small word of warning - the camber of the road was all wrong.....
No excuses - Biker error was what did me!
Have to go...
QUOTE(Greasy Joe @ Oct 6 2003, 05:02 AM)
GP. says keep myself "mobile", so I tried that for all of 3 minutes over the kiddlies cot(big hook in the roof), even hummed the tune (sounded like 'Old Mac' summat)
Hope you start to feel better soon, Joe.
For anyone thiking of going for new kit for the first time. TC did some good articles on the biker tips section.
One versus Two piece leathers.
Buying leathers.
Buying helmets
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Christ!, OOOOOoh, AAAAAAAAAAaaah, FECK, FECk, Feck, SOB = success am on my knees, Now give me an hour! More of the same - Ah, yes back again, but just for a mo') GP. says keep myself \"mobile\", so I tried that for all of 3 minutes over the kiddlies cot(big hook in the roof),
Glad the gibberish bone isnt broken mate!
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Glad the gibberish bone isnt broken mate!
Was a bit worried about that one too. Am pleased to say it's still well oiled with plenty of quantities of the 'amber necter' - Always have prefered "natural" remedies to the prescribed stuff, hic-cup.....
And seeing as you made sense of the thread, was as good as a second opinion to me (presumably yours is in good working order to
. Cheers Zombie!
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