tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post5197453811588035601..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: For Nick and Angus MacPhail....Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-48054609976939748592012-07-25T22:32:55.248+12:002012-07-25T22:32:55.248+12:00Emma Tameside
Great article, loving the Morini 3...Emma Tameside <br /><br />Great article, loving the Morini 350 V twin, I've got a little bit of an obsession when it comes to motorcycles from the 70's. Recently invested in a 1973 Triumph Boneville, after dealing with the motorcycle insurance, taking her for a spin was a dream come true.<br /><br />The Hesketh V 1000 was impressive, whoever owned that took incredibly good care of it. I suppose you would considering the stature of the bike. Keep the blog posts coming Geoff, really enjoyable reading.<br /><br />Posted by Emma Tameside to Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist at 25 July 2012 6:29 PM <br /><br />Hi Emma and thank you for dropping by.<br /><br />I'm a classics fan too, especially Triumphs as you may have guessed (Had a 1955 Tiger 100 as well as other Triumphs). Well good for you owning a Meriden Bonneville - fantastic!!<br /><br />It' amazing just how many classic bikes there are in NZ considering the population and they get regularly used too!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-91395903409964972692012-03-15T11:09:14.088+13:002012-03-15T11:09:14.088+13:00Sure is - can't believe just how many classic ...Sure is - can't believe just how many classic bikes and cars (and aircraft)are hidden away in sheds over here!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-69131976622286902952012-03-10T20:16:48.228+13:002012-03-10T20:16:48.228+13:00It's nice to see people take care of the class...It's nice to see people take care of the classic stuff there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-56990317233417440032012-03-05T19:53:20.360+13:002012-03-05T19:53:20.360+13:00George,
Yep, I get a real thrill out of going to t...George,<br />Yep, I get a real thrill out of going to the classic meeting. The classic owners are all great to talk with too. The Heskeths I remember when he was tied up with the March racing team were black and white, with maybe a couple of stripes. The John Player team were pure black with gold writing.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-2750178056556108442012-03-05T15:29:40.713+13:002012-03-05T15:29:40.713+13:00Really nice bikes out there, I like the 6 cylinder...Really nice bikes out there, I like the 6 cylinder Benelli. Didn't the Hesketh F1 cars run with similar colors? I remember them.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-55805045012217015752012-02-19T11:34:08.020+13:002012-02-19T11:34:08.020+13:00Hi Jules,
Haha, anything is possible but if I &qu...Hi Jules,<br /><br />Haha, anything is possible but if I "partially" retired, it would simply be the thin end of the wedge again and I would soon be neglecting the other stuff I have to tackle as a matter of priority. Thanks for the lovely comment though mate!<br /><br />Maybe in the future if I can get the IAM stuff on an even keel....Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-21128811060322470082012-02-19T11:26:37.498+13:002012-02-19T11:26:37.498+13:00Geoff, there must be such a thing as 'partial&...Geoff, there must be such a thing as 'partial' or 'incomplete' retirement from blogging as I'd genuinely hate it if posts like this were never written! I think that you have underestimated how much pleasure and broadening of horizons that many of us gain from your writing. Keep it up man!!<br /><br />Jules.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-58784285831718416602012-02-14T14:46:41.004+13:002012-02-14T14:46:41.004+13:00Sue:
Sod off ;-)
That Hesketh was in flawless con...Sue:<br />Sod off ;-)<br /><br />That Hesketh was in flawless condition - not many of them outside the UK and precious few there too.<br /><br />Thanks! I've written a temporary database program for IAM rider training but it'll be quite a few months until I get the permanent one sorted so don't hold your breath :-).<br /><br />Take care...<br /><br />Andrew:<br />Yeah, you've got to appreciate days like that, haven't you? We had a great fishing haul at the weekend too with Jennie catching most of them :-(. However, there was enough to make a massive Thai fish curry and invite all the neighbours round for a feed and a few wines!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-22891328532414578842012-02-14T09:29:58.842+13:002012-02-14T09:29:58.842+13:00A great day out on the bike and then smoked fish a...A great day out on the bike and then smoked fish and marinated mussels!!! Jennie was definitely good to you Bro., what a day.<br />Fantastic bike pics.the riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681668130209585709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-34861709441736241042012-02-14T08:32:38.207+13:002012-02-14T08:32:38.207+13:00Heh heh, knew you'd be back ;-)
I'd like...Heh heh, knew you'd be back ;-) <br /><br />I'd like to cast my vote for the Hesketh V - beautiful!!!<br /><br />Great to see you again Geoff - hope it won't be too long before we see you again!<br /><br />sueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18299889655130518417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-64308404804291844712012-02-12T07:51:49.573+13:002012-02-12T07:51:49.573+13:00Hi Anna!!
Haha - I most definitely WOULDN'T m...Hi Anna!!<br /><br />Haha - I most definitely WOULDN'T meet the weight requirements at 81kg!! Neither would my knees bend fare enough to get them on the pegs :-).<br /><br />Loved the account of your visit to the custom builder in Germany. That Street Triple was something else!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-41253830595195665182012-02-12T06:40:33.118+13:002012-02-12T06:40:33.118+13:00Hey Goeff,
while you got to see some sweet bikes i...Hey Goeff,<br />while you got to see some sweet bikes in Pukekohe, I was freezing my behind off in Milan - staring in disbelief at the locals who were riding around on their motorcycles and vespas at minus 15 degrees Celsius (0 degrees Fahrenheit).<br />By the way - I'd like to volunteer as rider for the Kreidler (my favorite, too!) - I'm not particularly talented but I might meet the weight requirements. ;)Annahttp://www.freeranging.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-17750259149941800722012-02-07T09:31:14.392+13:002012-02-07T09:31:14.392+13:00Hi Bob!
Strictly a one-off until I get off my bac...Hi Bob!<br /><br />Strictly a one-off until I get off my backside and design/build a proper training database for IAM, then we'll see.<br /><br />Hope all is well on the Wet CoastGeoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-70116215568414578962012-02-07T09:26:40.881+13:002012-02-07T09:26:40.881+13:00Geoff:
a BIG welcome back from Blogger RETIREMENT...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />a BIG welcome back from Blogger RETIREMENT. I notice you are OFF to a BIG start, the first of many to follow, no doubt.<br /><br />I don't know where you find the time . . . Perhaps you could go to the photo format. Post up just one photo with a few sentences, from time to time.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-80296272993364563482012-02-06T19:50:58.703+13:002012-02-06T19:50:58.703+13:00Hi Kari,
I'm not really up with the history of...Hi Kari,<br />I'm not really up with the history of those particular Morgans but they came with a variety of V twin motors and were successfully raced from the 1930's onwards I think. Morgan cars are still in existence and their current models are terrific (and quite distinctive).Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-43914309675653477732012-02-06T18:31:35.211+13:002012-02-06T18:31:35.211+13:00The Morgan 3-wheeler is very cool. I don't thi...The Morgan 3-wheeler is very cool. I don't think I've seen anything like it before. Love the vintage racers.Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-55978789783570665932012-02-06T16:59:28.751+13:002012-02-06T16:59:28.751+13:00Rog,
Yeah, all right - special exception!
I'd...Rog,<br />Yeah, all right - special exception!<br /><br />I'd think you're pretty close in your assessment although the same amount in $US wouldn't really surprise me.<br /><br />You'll be fine mate - Andy and I have plans :-)<br /><br /><br />Hi Trobairitz!<br />I'd lay odds that not a lot of people across the world have seen some of those fabulous machines.<br /><br />Hahaha I'm making up for it with cooking up a culinary treat tonight!! (Well, partially leftovers).<br /><br />Andrew:<br />A Coromandel friend who races a Commando introduced me to a couple of Palmerston North Norton enthusiasts last year. He rode his pristine road-going Commando to the Owner's rally down your way the previous weekend.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-7815896132748787992012-02-06T16:48:46.764+13:002012-02-06T16:48:46.764+13:00Ahhh, you may have run into a couple of guys I kno...Ahhh, you may have run into a couple of guys I know...the Desmo Norton...can't be that many of them around...<br /><br />Must see if I can get some pics one day...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-23307230523019439332012-02-06T16:34:26.575+13:002012-02-06T16:34:26.575+13:00WOW, what an eclectic mix of bikes. Great picture...WOW, what an eclectic mix of bikes. Great pictures Geoff, so glad you are sharing them with those of us who have never seen or heard of some of those bikes before.<br /><br />Good to hear Jennie is spoiling you as always.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-35015632112869252372012-02-06T16:30:40.249+13:002012-02-06T16:30:40.249+13:00Geoff: retirement from blogging.....cough cough. ...Geoff: retirement from blogging.....cough cough. Seriously that is a brave man taking the brough for a race...holy crap....they must be about $120000,stii great to see guys doing such things.<br /><br />NIce to hear your mate did so well ( can you hear me sigh with frustration), IAM is thiving thanks to your imput. Cath up soon mate.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.com