tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post7761562865965839969..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: First official day of lockdownGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54841913416623742652020-04-09T13:08:07.977+12:002020-04-09T13:08:07.977+12:00It is indeed Sue! Some of the backyard sporting m...It is indeed Sue! Some of the backyard sporting moments and family dance routines have been exceptional. We need some lighthearted moments!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73041196661723527772020-04-09T12:15:05.909+12:002020-04-09T12:15:05.909+12:00This disaster movie that we're all living in i...This disaster movie that we're all living in is bringing out some wonderful creativity amongst folk who normally don't have the time for fun. Some great social media coming out of NZ. I love your Officer O'Leary, tee hee. Stay well!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18299889655130518417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-18269823930080156232020-04-07T07:24:53.288+12:002020-04-07T07:24:53.288+12:00Good to hear Dave! We came out of quarantine at t...Good to hear Dave! We came out of quarantine at the weekend so can now leave the property for exercise and essentials. Have been getting my exercise with the mountain bike in a resistance frame!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-36777808378352929102020-04-06T22:30:40.788+12:002020-04-06T22:30:40.788+12:00Thanks for the braking tips. I will give it a go.
...Thanks for the braking tips. I will give it a go.<br />Everyone is healthy here, so all good thanks. Who knows, something else will come along that I can use the fitness for. I am still training for now as it keeps me on the straight and narrow.Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-47333608916783740292020-04-01T07:51:33.060+13:002020-04-01T07:51:33.060+13:00HI Dave,
That would be irritating! It would be wor...HI Dave,<br />That would be irritating! It would be worth trying a de-glaze. Do your pads too and use plenty of brake cleaner. Also when you're able to bed them in, get your rotors really hot with a series of high(ish) speed stops.<br /><br />Hope everything is ok with you and the family. All that prep for the cycle ride, sigh....Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-2186116962306526662020-03-31T23:43:44.876+13:002020-03-31T23:43:44.876+13:00Since fitting the HH pads to my R1 (which are awes...Since fitting the HH pads to my R1 (which are awesomely strong btw) it has a nasty squeal at light front brake pressures around town. Do you think a de-glaze might help? I have a lot of spare time at the moment..... ;(Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-2026166957068699142020-03-30T18:42:58.229+13:002020-03-30T18:42:58.229+13:00And to you on your travels too Warren. A bit of is...And to you on your travels too Warren. A bit of isolation is a small price to pay. A good time to lift my culinary skills šGeoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-89028048971668320382020-03-30T18:03:53.392+13:002020-03-30T18:03:53.392+13:00Best wishes in these difficult times Geoff.Best wishes in these difficult times Geoff.Motorcycle Paradise https://www.blogger.com/profile/13402800735593646123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-13821267596777448002020-03-30T11:58:01.198+13:002020-03-30T11:58:01.198+13:00Hi David,
There's a reason! The day before of...Hi David,<br />There's a reason! The day before official lockdown, I was due to take the bike for a service. I have a great relationship with the service mechanics and didn't want the "I'm disappointed in you" looks that go with a filthy bike! As it happens, the service was cancelled so I now have a pristine bike waiting for me!<br /><br />Every good wish in combating the virus. You seem to have a degree of isolation which should be of help. You and the family take care too and safe riding when you start again!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-35143256070788176192020-03-30T11:50:30.293+13:002020-03-30T11:50:30.293+13:00Bike looks pretty pristine, especially compared to...Bike looks pretty pristine, especially compared to mine, which still has last year's bugs on it. I know, I know, supposed to clean it before storage. But when you always think you're going to get one last ride.... and then it snows.<br />We're still a few weeks from riding season here, although there are some hardier souls than me out and about. I'd prefer to wait until the ice, salt, and sand is off the road. Here's hoping that we've turned the corner with this virus by then so we can get out and enjoy 2 wheels again.<br />Take care Geoff. See you on the other side.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-72072811079056764122020-03-30T07:43:19.461+13:002020-03-30T07:43:19.461+13:00Hi Steve, we have indeed! All the best for the fut...Hi Steve, we have indeed! All the best for the future, whatever it holds for us and continue to enjoy your 790!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29604947973089749692020-03-30T00:38:19.600+13:002020-03-30T00:38:19.600+13:00Hi Geoff,
We've spoken before. I continue to e...Hi Geoff,<br />We've spoken before. I continue to enjoy your blog and learn of improvements for my own 790 - I'll add the brake pads to the Bridgestones for future action. <br /><br />Must be really tough living with that front view :-;<br /><br />Keep up the good work.<br />Steve<br />http://sdtravelogue.blogspot.com/?view=timeslide<br />The MX-Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327974400192648664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-80603011795594771892020-03-27T12:21:53.966+13:002020-03-27T12:21:53.966+13:00Hi Richard,
At least the weather is holding up at ...Hi Richard,<br />At least the weather is holding up at present so we can get outside. Our neighboura are also in shouting distance and they're great people so we can keep an eye on each other. Best wishes on keeping clear of the virus - it looks like the US has problems in keeping it under control at present. I think Donald's statement about being open for business by Easter is a tad optimistic! Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54333735983413103392020-03-27T12:05:56.825+13:002020-03-27T12:05:56.825+13:00āQuarantined in paradiseā is a good way to put it....āQuarantined in paradiseā is a good way to put it. Seeing pictures of things like a deserted Las Vegas does seem really eerie. Especially when you realize that itās world wide. Those look like the same aftermarket pads Iāve been using. They really do work great.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-80460354204441916022020-03-27T10:26:39.172+13:002020-03-27T10:26:39.172+13:00Hi Sonja!
Yes, the silence is a bit eerie, isn'...Hi Sonja!<br />Yes, the silence is a bit eerie, isn't it? The weird thing is even the birds seem to be fairly quiet! We put out seed for the local birds and they seemed very orderly this morning rather than happily chirping and squabbling! Hope you and Roland are doing well.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-17024940473330502522020-03-27T10:23:39.441+13:002020-03-27T10:23:39.441+13:00Thanks Ian and the same to you. At the very least...Thanks Ian and the same to you. At the very least, it's good to catch up on the backlog of small jobs that one tends to put off as they aren't very interesting!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-59837765815501875572020-03-27T10:21:53.538+13:002020-03-27T10:21:53.538+13:00Thanks for dropping by! Yep, there's no down ...Thanks for dropping by! Yep, there's no down side to fitting them, is there? They'll last for as long as I have the bike because I'm really light on braking - normally a combination of situational awareness, throttle control and gearbox.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-12626250352093609532020-03-27T10:19:10.970+13:002020-03-27T10:19:10.970+13:00Hi Steve, the lockdown is going just fine with pl...Hi Steve, the lockdown is going just fine with plenty of tasks (not all of my choosing, haha). Our PM isn't afraid to make the tough calls. The old pads have no appreciable wear but when EBC's are so much better, why wait?<br /><br />Take care mate.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-19607946658144182192020-03-27T07:44:04.120+13:002020-03-27T07:44:04.120+13:00Quarantined in paradise, ok, not being able to go ...Quarantined in paradise, ok, not being able to go out fishing is a bit of a bummer but otherwise... did you notice how quiet the world has become? Same here.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-66315474911791861512020-03-27T03:09:56.147+13:002020-03-27T03:09:56.147+13:00Look after yourselves Geoff. See you on the other...Look after yourselves Geoff. See you on the other side of all this madness.<br /><br />Ian<br /><br />www.oldireland.ieCashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07164216989554734003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-91645596398538837062020-03-27T02:31:14.780+13:002020-03-27T02:31:14.780+13:00My ONLY replacement brake pads. Good choice!My ONLY replacement brake pads. Good choice!laneyspaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400539322498829878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-22708911219530736072020-03-26T22:14:31.614+13:002020-03-26T22:14:31.614+13:00You boys seem to be enjoying your Imprisonment... ...You boys seem to be enjoying your Imprisonment... er isolation. Old Sydney town is a bit of a ghost town at the moment but we don't have a full lock down yet. I've still been going to work but that might change at any minute depends on how many more cases appear. It would probably be better if every country on the planet took a one month lock down at the same time, just get it over and done.<br /><br />I put those EBC HH sintered pads in my old R1. The brakes on that thing are fantastic, so much better than the 15 R1. Thanks Geoff.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-9943742067551217542020-03-26T19:13:59.199+13:002020-03-26T19:13:59.199+13:00Haha - never mind Andrew, it'll soon be the we...Haha - never mind Andrew, it'll soon be the weekend :-).<br /><br />Gardening starts for me tomorrow although the beach is only 100 metres away so might take a stroll with Jennie (at a respectable 2 metres of course)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-67778936263216054522020-03-26T17:44:58.993+13:002020-03-26T17:44:58.993+13:00Meanwhile, slaved away over a hot laptop...
I mig...Meanwhile, slaved away over a hot laptop...<br /><br />I might scare mine with the hose in the weekend...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.com