To ZEN or not to ZEN... ? The Endless Ride

[Gerard]

What a dumb question  :biggrin:

 

[Gerard]

After waiting almost 18 months to get my bike back I could not wait to take it for a slow cruise. Its got a new enjin and needs to go gently, the way I like it. Yesterday was one of those absolutely magnificent EC winter days... Today was shitty weather, but who cares. We ride.

I get on the freeway and keep it at 3000 revs, 80km/h, the way it likes to be ridden. First stop at the bottom of Van Stadens pass, one of my favourite spots.

 

[Gerard]

Riding this bike sooths the soul... and its easy to understand why biking can make you happy for a lifetime

 

[Gerard]

Its all about the bike  :biggrin: At the Gamtoos bridge

 

[Gerard]

Looking down the valley with the Cockscomb in the back ground

 

[Gerard]

Its a cold, blistery day and rain threatens all the time, but I ride around the edge of it. Nevertheless I put on my rain suit and snug up nicely. I had arranged with Tiffy to meet just after nine. The Kitchen Windows is closed so I head for the Spur, where we arrive at the same time. Nice brekkie coffee and chat.

 

[Gerard]

Hotwire collected a bag for me in CT, when he fetched his new 1200GS, and we were going to arrange that I pick it up from him some time today. I see a missed call and ring him. His also on a cruise (missed my Plan a Ride thread) and at the bottom of Van Stadens pass. We'll meet at the bridge.

That new bike of his is a beaut.

 

[Gerard]

We part ways and I continue my ride along Maitlands. One of my favourite spots to tke pics of the bike  :biggrin:

 

[Gerard]

Coffee stop at Barnecles

 

[Gerard]

We don't call it the Wild Side for nothing

 

[Gerard]

And that's all folks. A short 200km to remind me why I like this bike so much and show it off a bit  :ricky:

 

[ALLEN I]

Nice little sunday ride for me.  :ricky:  Thanks for sharing mate, looks as if you missed you bonnie, always good to get out.

 

[Dragonfly-XC]

Jup, nice, stately classic you have there.  :sip:

 

[frans1]

Lekker Jup. Hoop jy het baie gelukkige myle wat op jou wag

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[2StrokeDan]

Happy to see you on that specific bike again, Jup, enjoy!!

 

[Smuggy]

Mooi, sorry I missed it, I was still in bed when you were having breakfast..

 

[Gerard]

Mooi, sorry I missed it, I was still in bed when you were having breakfast..

Pop around and pick up your stickers

 

[pietas]

Die airhead lyk mooi

 

[Gerard]

Happy to see you on that specific bike again, Jup, enjoy!!

Aawww ! You're all heart  :3some: But we know that's the one BMW that makes you mushy  :ricky:

 

[Smuggy]

Mooi, sorry I missed it, I was still in bed when you were having breakfast..

Pop around and pick up your stickers

Tomorrow or tuesday after work.. :thumleft: