Rode the 1125 to work this morning.

I haven't yet decided if I'm taking the Buell or the YZF750 to Anglesey for a trackday this weekend. I'll be riding up so taking both isn't an option.

Today ........very rare I get the time to go out for a ride these days but today I had a free afternoon and the weather was glorious

Only bike taxed at the moment is the 2010 CR........bought Nov. 2009, now 6 months out of warranty and has only covered (after todays ride) 797 miles

30 miles into the ride the management light came on......pulled over to check the TC's = fuel system error, fuel pressure error, F>R AFV error......so I'm guessing the fuel pressure sensor is misbehaving
Light stayed on for the rest of the ride but the bike ran OKish......enjoyed myself but would rather have been on a tuber....the 1125 doesn't inspire confidence re. its reliability (clutch s/cyl., stator, belt, etc.) and it's hard to have fun at legal speeds, unlike the tubers.

.......note to self......get the X1 taxed asap

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

Great to hear you had such a great time

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Better to Burn Out Than Fade Away

In the garage -

2001 X1
KTM390 Duke
Ducati 950 Monster +
CCM Spitfire Scrambler

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08 Specialized Langster

Maz, you're a No.1 Buell mechanic, and in my mind I have you down as an ace rider.
But you seem to get so few opportunities to ride your bikes, I'll bet you sixpenny round those curves!!!!

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Adventure before dementia.

EXCELLENT!!!!!!

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

Blimey, has inflation returned?


Great to hear you've been out, Maz

Mate you'd win hands down.......10 years ago I was very quick and would've taken anyone on.......these days I cant ride for shit .......couldn't even keep up with some of the other bikes today, on roads I used to know well

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

Surely its not about the speed you ride, but the pleasure you gain from your ride...??

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

Nowt to do with speed Jill.......It was great to get out on a bike and I really enjoyed myself but have to say I feel more than a little deflated by my lack of basic skills/craft......I guess it's a case of wanting to recapture my old form and failing miserably

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

It takes more than one ride, and even the top racers would say exactly the same....you would need to ride every day to keep yourself at your peak....(says I, who is a crap rider, even though I ride at least once a week.....lol) Just don't beat yourself up about it...

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

Have ridden every day since friday when I got back from Exmoor. Early morning arse clenchingly fast, scare yourself silly stuff followed by afternoon mountain biking and or climbing and swimmimng in the river.
Shit the bed Snowdonia is so stunning, both in its beauty and the quality of the roads. Falling back in love with my home is so
Best of all falling back in love with my beautyfull wife whom I have hardly seen for the last 9mths.
work's a necessary means to an ends but all the wages in the world cant buy you happiness.
counting my blessings very thoughtfully.

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Buelling is exhillarating
But downhill bike racing is so terrifying it makes your arse grow teeth

If I'm honest, I've not really ridden since Yoffi's funeral......last time was 2 years ? ago when I took the S1W to Em's day.
Obviously I do ride cusomers bikes every now and then but they're not mine and I treat them with the upmost care/caution.
Today was the 1st time riding one of my own bikes in well over 12 months, so I guess that could be an excuse for being a bit wooden
Gonna tax the X1 and make an effort to get out more......why does that sound familiar ??

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

Just do it....you know you want to.!!!!! Make time for yourself...'me time' its called...and you need it!!

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

Yeah, a canter around my neck of the woods is well overdue

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If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough.