tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post2083614137136290000..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Good news and bad newsGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-37153759028388216812019-01-24T17:44:44.780+13:002019-01-24T17:44:44.780+13:00Thanks Lee,
Sat on one and had a good walk-around ...Thanks Lee,<br />Sat on one and had a good walk-around one on Tuesday. Resisting the temptation for a demo ride until Jennie has recovered and we've been to China!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-76829031643780019122019-01-24T17:16:18.629+13:002019-01-24T17:16:18.629+13:00A good blog again as normal Geoff. I look forward...A good blog again as normal Geoff. I look forward to seeing the new bike as and when it appears. Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082631561885571713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-63993114827955546002019-01-24T07:26:09.326+13:002019-01-24T07:26:09.326+13:00Thanks Andrew. There will almost certainly be ano...Thanks Andrew. There will almost certainly be another kitten a bit later this year. Won't be getting the new bike for a little while yet but looking forward to something slightly mental! It won't be all that practical for touring but that's not what I want at this point in time. Thanks for the good wishes! Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-3274891124772582392019-01-23T21:25:59.224+13:002019-01-23T21:25:59.224+13:00Hey Geoff sorry for the loss of your beloved pet, ...Hey Geoff sorry for the loss of your beloved pet, I too am a cat lover and have had some real characters over the years and the losing part is very painful. Another little one can fill the gap though.<br />I am envious about the new bike, nothing quite as exciting as shopping and test riding, I look forward to reading about your rides.<br />Good luck and speedy recovery to Jennie.the riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681668130209585709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-38372647952473751562019-01-16T19:13:41.427+13:002019-01-16T19:13:41.427+13:00Thanks Brad, Annie has been wandering round looki...Thanks Brad, Annie has been wandering round looking for him. <br /><br />Yep, Jennie is actually looking forward to the surgeon's knife, despite him looking like a schoolboy on day release on his website :-) .<br /><br />Hahaha! Orange will clash with my silver and black leathers. They do a 790 in silver and black too. Any decision will be with both heart and head this time!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-88780246858602700742019-01-16T19:09:45.895+13:002019-01-16T19:09:45.895+13:00I've been having some conversations with a Kiw...I've been having some conversations with a Kiwi who was on the senior engineering team for both KTM and Triumph at different times. This was one of his comments: When in a quandary about a decision, toss a coin. <br />"It's not the way the coin lands that decides for you, but your reaction <br />to the way the coin lands that will tell you the decision you want to make."<br /><br />Excellent comment, eh?Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-46708326464503247802019-01-16T18:18:32.796+13:002019-01-16T18:18:32.796+13:00Yep, you just know! Still, fun finding out. ;)Yep, you just know! Still, fun finding out. ;)Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-68534119394704454862019-01-16T17:26:55.848+13:002019-01-16T17:26:55.848+13:00Oh, poor Thomas kitteh, 17 years is a long time an...Oh, poor Thomas kitteh, 17 years is a long time and I'm sure he enjoyed all of it. Sorry for your loss.<br />Hope Jennie's surgery goes well, better to be in pain healing rather than just in pain. <br /><br />You're drinking the orange Kool-Aid? I'm anxiously waiting to see what you choose. Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-26214579616612697352019-01-14T07:12:13.249+13:002019-01-14T07:12:13.249+13:00Thanks Brandy. You're right, it doesn't g...Thanks Brandy. You're right, it doesn't get any easier. We've been through it several times and it hurts as much every time.<br /><br />This time, I'm not in a hurry to get another bike so it will be a more considered choice this time.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-47671217265201508322019-01-14T07:08:48.477+13:002019-01-14T07:08:48.477+13:00Hahaha! Yep, the last of the CRT monitors - well s...Hahaha! Yep, the last of the CRT monitors - well spotted! <br /><br />I know all about KTM niggles. Also know a bit about a change in processes at their factory so I've got time to monitor a few bulletin boards to see whether the 790 has reliability issues. The Triple would be the "safe" option but sometimes, a left field choice is a bit more exciting 😁Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-64886647285589194942019-01-14T04:24:01.009+13:002019-01-14T04:24:01.009+13:00While I am happy that Jennie is getting her much n...While I am happy that Jennie is getting her much needed surgery I am sad that you lost Thomas. We were gutted when we lost Baxter as I am sure we will be when Basil passes. It is never easy to lose a little furry creature that has stolen our hearts. Hugs to you both.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what new bike you choose, it is good to have options.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-12464467395708598472019-01-13T23:16:05.641+13:002019-01-13T23:16:05.641+13:00It's a sad day when you lose one of your pets....It's a sad day when you lose one of your pets. I balled for a while when my dog passed away. Crikey he did live a long life as you had a CRT monitor when you got him!<br /><br />Now whats all this KTM business. Don't you now they are not as reliable as R1's......and its not a 1290 wheelie beast either......WTH?<br /><br />All kidding aside I'm sure you'll pick something nice and go with your heart. Looking forward to reading about it.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-82239484964937526182019-01-13T16:25:29.650+13:002019-01-13T16:25:29.650+13:00Hi Richard,
I think that new anaesthetics also ai...Hi Richard,<br /><br />I think that new anaesthetics also aid the immediate post-op recovery too. Ditto for pain management. Thanks re: Thomas. I sometimes wonder who is actually the pet!!<br /><br />A lot of bikes initially rule themselves out for being too heavy or tall. Add in the "performance" factor and it reduces further. The "emotional appeal" factor is another complication and at least on paper, both bikes fill this criterion. Maybe there will be others to consider before buying. All part of the surprise!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-47329605208487277662019-01-13T15:49:26.354+13:002019-01-13T15:49:26.354+13:00I’ve been impressed at how quickly friends have be...I’ve been impressed at how quickly friends have been up and about after hip replacement. Not like it used to be. Sorry to hear of your loss. Pets are like family. <br /><br />Looking forward to your bike selection process. Narrowed down to two so quickly...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-3503925243117495582019-01-13T13:56:30.821+13:002019-01-13T13:56:30.821+13:00Thanks Dave. Knowing that he's had a pretty e...Thanks Dave. Knowing that he's had a pretty enjoyable, not to mention long life with us does take some of the sorrow away. Yep, recovery times are constantly improving so she'll be up and kicking arse (mine) again in no time at all.<br /><br />The test rides will be interesting as my Street Triple was actually down the shortlist I'd prepared pre-test rides of 3 or 4 bikes. It was only when I test rode it that it picked itself (and within 10 minutes of throwing a leg over the saddle for the first time). Just goes to show!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-44306719056057889942019-01-13T13:41:52.442+13:002019-01-13T13:41:52.442+13:00Sorry to hear about Thomas mate. He had a solid in...Sorry to hear about Thomas mate. He had a solid innings though.<br />Best wishes for Jennie’s operation. I hope it goes well and she is on the mend quickly. I really is amazing how quickly they get people out and about again these days.<br />As for the new bike, I guess getting some solid test rides in will make the decision easy but I must say, the KTM looks fantastic in the flesh. I’m looking forward to following your deliberations. ;)Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-35296341600619538912019-01-13T11:58:49.406+13:002019-01-13T11:58:49.406+13:00Thanks Sonja, it was a privelege to be "chose...Thanks Sonja, it was a privelege to be "chosen" and we will carry great memories, even if he did cost us a fortune in vet bills.<br /><br />Hahaha - yes, a KTM despite their idiosyncrasies! Now you know why I'm cautious about too much discussion with Jennie apart from their light weight being suitable for a person of mature years :-) . Plenty of time to make a final decision!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-19403434888228522702019-01-13T11:53:37.649+13:002019-01-13T11:53:37.649+13:00Sorry for your loss, Geoff. Cats become an integra...Sorry for your loss, Geoff. Cats become an integral part of the family they've chosen to live with. And a good life he led. Such a handsome cat. <br /><br />Glad to hear that it seems that Jennie will be "up and running" again in no time. Keeping fingers crossed.<br /><br />A KTM, really? How can I get your mind of this?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com