tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post3161349500256630151..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: An interesting day in the saddle!Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29945083157338780912011-10-25T16:24:43.190+13:002011-10-25T16:24:43.190+13:00Cheers George!
So many choices, so little money :-...Cheers George!<br />So many choices, so little money :-)<br /><br />Thank you for dropping by!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-66327964854857715972011-10-25T15:21:02.400+13:002011-10-25T15:21:02.400+13:00Congratulations :-)
Agree with you about the RC51,...Congratulations :-)<br />Agree with you about the RC51, I would have one in my garage if I could afford one ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-39357878858789528822011-10-15T14:25:09.709+13:002011-10-15T14:25:09.709+13:00Cheers Lori - it is pretty cool :-)
I stand suita...Cheers Lori - it is pretty cool :-)<br /><br />I stand suitably admonished! Yes, all working again and it turns out that the maps didn't transfer from the PC due to gross incompetence on my part.<br /><br />The "other" rider has suffered a fair bit of leg-pulling, I can assure you, hehe.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73549737640275326092011-10-15T13:14:55.948+13:002011-10-15T13:14:55.948+13:00Congratulations! Great news on feeling the confid...Congratulations! Great news on feeling the confidence increase and snowing the examiner under. ;)<br /><br />NEVER! EVER!! do anything mechanical or updating the evening before. It never turns out well. Do you have it all back in order?<br /><br />And thanks for the scuttlebutt on the "other" rider. I hadn't heard about it!!BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-78661321165139829312011-10-08T15:31:48.399+13:002011-10-08T15:31:48.399+13:00Still seeing you loud and clear Bob! Whatever you&...Still seeing you loud and clear Bob! Whatever you've done works fine.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-70936575285176225502011-10-08T14:51:55.802+13:002011-10-08T14:51:55.802+13:00Geoff:
I have changed some settings, but I still ...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />I have changed some settings, but I still have some problems on some blogs, but not others. so this is another attempt<br /><br />bob <br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-90273841381159430472011-10-04T16:55:18.567+13:002011-10-04T16:55:18.567+13:00Bob:
You have passed the test. May the Force alwa...Bob:<br />You have passed the test. May the Force always be with you.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-32335707429839788422011-10-04T16:53:25.209+13:002011-10-04T16:53:25.209+13:00Geoff:
I am having trouble posting comments. thi...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />I am having trouble posting comments. this is a test<br /><br />bob <br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-34798970604052840882011-10-03T11:37:52.730+13:002011-10-03T11:37:52.730+13:00Troubadour:
Many thanks! Trying to maintain those...Troubadour:<br />Many thanks! Trying to maintain those standards is going to be the real issue!<br /><br />Jules:<br />Cheers mate - the Chief Examiner is going to take me out on another "polishing" run (just for the fun of it) soon which will be nice. No, I didn't sit on any of the bikes - the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, haha<br /><br />They're great boots, incredibly comfortable but the soles are stiff and need breaking in a bit. Had aching arches by the end of the day. Won't take long though.<br /><br />Renapur is a good product - some of my mates use it. I use Mothers Leather Conditioner. It's not really a waterproofing agent but it does make the leather really supple. We use it on our leather lounge furniture as well as the seats in Jennie's sports car. Good luck with leather stretching this season!<br /><br />Trobairitz:<br />Thanks very much indeed - seems like I've been practising forever but now I'm over the worst of the learning curve, it's real fun.<br /><br />Yeah, Jennie's a honey (as well as long-suffering of course) ;-)<br /><br />Too right - oh to win the national lottery!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-48298433605867303632011-10-03T11:26:32.699+13:002011-10-03T11:26:32.699+13:00Nikos:
Thanks mate! As you well know, you simply ...Nikos:<br />Thanks mate! As you well know, you simply can't afford to get sloppy between check rides but keeping up that consistency is getting a bit easier every time.<br /><br />Cheers Dylan! I marshalled the Pink Ribbon Charity ride in Auckland over the weekend and as well as it being for a good cause, it was also great practice. Riding with the police was a privilege - see Roger Fleming's blog for pictures and write-up.<br /><br />Thanks Brady! The first couple of tests were like that for me - barely controlled panic but it's getting easier as I build confidence.<br /><br />Going to that bike shop is a good reason to leave the chequebook and credit cards at home :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-82428589447643599522011-10-01T11:01:31.666+13:002011-10-01T11:01:31.666+13:00Good job on straight A's. Must be all the pra...Good job on straight A's. Must be all the practice you've put in.<br /><br />Happy early birthday. Sweet of Jennie to get you new boots.<br /><br />Great pictures of the bikes, but now I need to wipe the drool off the keyboard.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-82023487497364247682011-10-01T10:34:24.747+13:002011-10-01T10:34:24.747+13:00Geoff, congrats on the A's - well done and all...Geoff, congrats on the A's - well done and all the best for the final hurdle.<br /><br />Of course that ZX14, in stealth black, caught my eye. Did you have a sit on it?<br /><br />I'm on my 2nd pair of Alpinestars Gore-Tex lined boots in 12 years. The ones I have are called 'Effex Gore-Tex' and your Triumph branded A* look pretty similar. I like that they are so light and comfy to walk about in, but I do wish there was an option for the zipper on the outside, though I tend to wear the leathers over the boots these days.<br /><br />You mentioned that you've swapped to leathers now that Spring is here. (Daylight saving starts here tonight by the way) What leather conditioner do you use? I use Renapur leather balsam, but it does make the gear a bit sticky at first. Oh, and I suspect that it may make leathers shrink, as I'm damned if I can fit into my old vintage Dainese leathers any more!!<br /><br />Cheers Jules.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-14510841932652057482011-10-01T07:40:38.256+13:002011-10-01T07:40:38.256+13:00Congratulations on your test scores, very well des...Congratulations on your test scores, very well deserved.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-24516213569174973112011-10-01T03:52:39.513+13:002011-10-01T03:52:39.513+13:00Geoff,
I'm glad to hear you did so well, I us...Geoff,<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you did so well, I usually fall into one of the extremes when it comes to tests, either I do not care at all, or I start to hyperventilate. Too often it's the second. <br /><br />And that ZX14 is a mean machine. My Connie has the motor from that mean mother (though significantly detuned) and I love it. Although, it rides too much like a sport bike and tries to break your coccyx after 15 miles. <br /><br />A whole hearted endorsement. I think you need to get out the checkbook and go back to the dealer. Take a taxi in, cause you should ride out.<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />www.behindbarsmotorcycle.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42731503158682335532011-10-01T03:13:35.377+13:002011-10-01T03:13:35.377+13:00Well done on the check ride Geoff, I was a bit wor...Well done on the check ride Geoff, I was a bit worried about how you as a hill bllly would hold up in the big city! Seriously though your peripheral vision has to learn to work in conjunction with your forward observations to help you progress at good pace safely whilst maintaining your safety bubble. I know you do not get to do much town traffic so you have obviously been able to draw from many past years experience of town work. Yes the Test is on it's way and the examiner will be looking for your advanced skills taking complete control when fatigue has taken over. Just remember into corner position as early as poss and keep those revs mid tacho min for hazards.<br />Nice boots....Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767788297417482616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-950733488324029202011-10-01T01:17:03.735+13:002011-10-01T01:17:03.735+13:00Geoff
Well done on the "A" s - I'm...Geoff<br /><br />Well done on the "A" s - I'm sure that you will sail through the test with your eyes closed (don't try that at home)<br /><br />NNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-83903236743030128212011-09-30T21:31:25.220+13:002011-09-30T21:31:25.220+13:00Hi Andrew!
To dream indeed!
Safe riding mate!Hi Andrew!<br /><br />To dream indeed! <br /><br />Safe riding mate!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-81616788226217965432011-09-30T21:05:15.170+13:002011-09-30T21:05:15.170+13:00RC 51 & Black ZZ14. ........ahhhh to dream !...RC 51 & Black ZZ14. ........ahhhh to dream !!!!<br /><br />Boots...best boots ever had...and still wearing<br /><br />BMW Santiago ...superb Geoff !!!!!!<br /><br />Off out now on X11 , the sun is shining in Bonnie ScotlandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42692668306566233332011-09-30T17:35:38.106+13:002011-09-30T17:35:38.106+13:00Roger,
That RC 51 is a BEAST! Imported from the U...Roger,<br /><br />That RC 51 is a BEAST! Imported from the USA and not registered yet. The metallic black really suits it and the twin radiators look superb.<br /><br />Thank you! It's been hard work as you well know yourself, but it's nice to see some consistency coming into my riding.<br /><br />It was indeed a great night for sport and it was more likely the quantity of wine rather than the lateness of hour. Would you know of anyone who fits the bill? ;-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-13647242170729979092011-09-30T16:56:53.770+13:002011-09-30T16:56:53.770+13:00THe RC51 ....just stunning, that will bike will be...THe RC51 ....just stunning, that will bike will be a classic in the years to come, if it is not all ready.<br /><br />I think u have done incrediable well, and done it quickly with the results you are achiving through IAM. Next thing I know you wil be following me and filling out one of those love dockey books afterwards.<br /><br />Now who is this other blogger you speak of. Cough Cough....rumour has it though that it was a great night for NZ sport, so in his defense that may of had some thing to do with it.....just saying mind you......I mean how would I know?Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-41903117655611895722011-09-30T15:59:13.788+13:002011-09-30T15:59:13.788+13:00Bryon:
I haven't ridden a Daytona but Roger (A...Bryon:<br />I haven't ridden a Daytona but Roger (All Things Rogey ) owned one. With its racebike ergonomics and minimalist seat, it could never be my choice for everyday riding but wheeling it out for a blast through the twisties........ hard to think of anything better!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-19899579338755996282011-09-30T15:52:21.966+13:002011-09-30T15:52:21.966+13:00I love the Daytona in blue, however every time I s...I love the Daytona in blue, however every time I sit on one disappointment sets in. My legs are too long and it doesn’t seem to fit me. Not sure it would be worth trying to adjust it, if much adjustment can even be done.<br /><br />A Speed or Street Triple fits me stock so much better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-2317381063386802322011-09-30T15:44:55.065+13:002011-09-30T15:44:55.065+13:00Motoroz:
Darned right! Oh to have money!!!!Motoroz:<br />Darned right! Oh to have money!!!!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-38058523113078544492011-09-30T15:41:50.592+13:002011-09-30T15:41:50.592+13:00Cheers Richard!
Basically, with IAM (originated ...Cheers Richard! <br /><br />Basically, with IAM (originated in the UK), you have an initial assessment against the criteria used for training police riders. There are 2 books detailing this which Roger Fleming and I have reviewed in our blogs. You receive a detailed ride report on strengths and improvement areas. You then have a series of 1.5-2 hour check rides (practical examinations)in all conditions until you are deemed to consistently meet ALL the criteria. Apparently, this typically takes between 6 months and 2 years). I think that is where I am now after 4 check rides and a lot of practice. The next test will be a lengthy one covering city riding, country twisties and motorways. If I pass ALL the criteria, I become a full member of IAM and can begin training as an Observer (examiner/mentor)for other motorcyclists who wish to join one of the toughest advanced roadcraft courses anywhere. Observers are re-tested every 2 or 3 years, I forget which. Perfect for me being retired as I can voluntarily put something back into the motorcycling community.<br /><br />The Alpinestars have an oiled leather upper with a Gore-Tex liner and a rubber ribbed sole. Closure is a heavy duty zip to halfway up the boot and a substantial 2-part velcro covering over the zip and upper half of the boot.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-53970527245152896772011-09-30T14:59:27.009+13:002011-09-30T14:59:27.009+13:00Great photos. I'll take one of each bike. Th...Great photos. I'll take one of each bike. They are nice. Love the Ducati.Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.com