tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post9196848133498395876..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: The other petrolhead in the familyGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-31405282830012330462011-05-08T08:28:29.259+12:002011-05-08T08:28:29.259+12:00Nikos:
Never fails to activate :-)
I think Mrs N...Nikos:<br /><br />Never fails to activate :-)<br /><br />I think Mrs N probably knows very well when you've succumbed to temptation. You've probably been punished multiple times without knowing - new shoes, a nice new coat etc slipped into the wardrobe! However, I mist be charitable as it's Mother's Day here and a nice lunch awaits!<br /><br />A wet Britain??? Don't feel bad - still the same for us.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-37031988587672623152011-05-07T19:29:23.876+12:002011-05-07T19:29:23.876+12:00Geoff
"Human Speed Governor" - I like i...Geoff<br /><br />"Human Speed Governor" - I like it!<br /><br />Poor Mrs N cannot see the speedo over my shoulders and anyway (being of German extraction) she does not readily understand that it is marked in mph - means that I get away with 8/5 times more naughtiness.<br /><br />Oh, she does a really soothing shoulder massage too...<br /><br />Best wishes from wet Britain -:( NNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-75908604493067334002011-05-07T16:45:23.896+12:002011-05-07T16:45:23.896+12:00Hi Sonja!
Ahem.... you're not saying that you ...Hi Sonja!<br />Ahem.... you're not saying that you have a mental picture of a hooligan, do you? Shame on you ;-). Maybe it's because I haven't got a beard and tattoos! I think a cruiser like a Thunderbird would be really enjoyable, just not as my main bike for a while.<br /><br />Thanks, I'm pleased that Jennie is in great nick again too.<br /><br />Bob:<br />Very sorry to hear about the relapse - bet Yvonne is not well-pleased. Be a good boy and follow orders and you'll be back riding everywhere before the really good weather arrives.<br /><br />Oh haha! My 63 year old knees are creaking a bit now the cooler weather is here....Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-70525200659327876192011-05-07T16:32:19.262+12:002011-05-07T16:32:19.262+12:00Geoff:
my foot has had a relapse. Before it real...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />my foot has had a relapse. Before it really healed I cut the lawn twice, weeded the garden, swept up the carports, got rid of tree branches, washed the car and stopped taking medication. Now it has all caught up with me. I now have to take it easy and just sit somewhere and watch the clouds float by.<br /><br />I forgot myself for a few days and pretended that I was a 53 year old youngster, like yourself<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-11756218534628795692011-05-07T16:28:17.365+12:002011-05-07T16:28:17.365+12:00Good to hear that Jennie's health issues have ...Good to hear that Jennie's health issues have been resolved, and she will eventually be back riding pillion. However, I have a hard time picturing you on a cruiser, but maybe a Triumph Trophy could do it for you both, or you go Teutonic in your 'old days' and get an RT? <br /><br />A convertible however is also a good choice, I wouldn't complain if my hubby would get me one should my riding times be over (which I hope doesn't happen too soon...).SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-60964723066520416012011-05-07T08:29:08.711+12:002011-05-07T08:29:08.711+12:00Trobairitz:
Thank you - Jennie will be delighted!
...Trobairitz:<br />Thank you - Jennie will be delighted!<br /><br />Yep, even the Blackbird had high rear pegs and a trade sprang up in both front and rear peg lowering kits. Sport tourers in general just aren't set up for a pillion. The Striple would cramp a 5 year old! My old K100RS was ok though.<br /><br />Bob:<br />You may well grin. We all know who really has the power in our households, don't we?<br /><br />My mate's RX8 slurped it too and it wasn't any better out of town. I can well imagine the WRX swallowing fuel - the power has to come from somewhere!<br /><br />Good point regarding the conversion, you end up chasing your tail. I doubt that a 'vette would be cheaper in NZ though. I guess that the main point is that people are prepared to pay a premium for something a wee bit different.<br /><br />Hope your foot is much improved!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29274584230944808902011-05-07T07:04:00.440+12:002011-05-07T07:04:00.440+12:00Geoff:
the older RX7's (R12 engine) just dran...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />the older RX7's (R12 engine) just drank petrol. Economy was like driving a V8 engine. It's the same with our Subaru WRX, not very economical but then power doesn't come cheap. Also uses premium fuel too<br /><br />There was a company locally that did V8 conversions with the MX5 but you also had to beef up the suspension, cooling system, and brakes. It was just cheaper to buy the "vette.<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-5546295377302986262011-05-07T05:58:58.488+12:002011-05-07T05:58:58.488+12:00Great post Geoff. Love the little Mazda in the me...Great post Geoff. Love the little Mazda in the merlot paint. Very nice combination. Good choice Jennie.<br /><br />I can empathize with crouching on the back of the Street Triple. I have spent many hundreds of miles scrunched on the back of the Sprint ST when Troubadour had it and, I tell you with long legs the back of the Tiger is almost worse.<br /><br />Someday you will have a happy medium, until then let Jennie take the wheel and motor around in the Mazda.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-3914534343724342172011-05-07T03:14:18.824+12:002011-05-07T03:14:18.824+12:00Geoff:
I'm still grinning as I read this agai...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />I'm still grinning as I read this again . . .<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-68694233930467747802011-05-06T19:19:51.203+12:002011-05-06T19:19:51.203+12:00Hi Kari!
I do now, thanks for reminding me :-)
We...Hi Kari!<br />I do now, thanks for reminding me :-)<br /><br />We do have our separate interests which as Roger (Raftnn)said, is a healthy thing. However, we're best mates too and really enjoy each other's company, even though next year; we'll have been married for 40 years!<br /><br />I might just elaborate on the public bollocking. There were actually 3 of us guilty of the same offence, all with wives on the back. What made it so enjoyable for all the onlookers was that all 3 wives launched into us at the same time and all we could do was shuffle and hang our heads. To grin would have been fatal.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42981613265551921532011-05-06T19:01:07.241+12:002011-05-06T19:01:07.241+12:00Gorgeous car. Love the color. I don't know if ...Gorgeous car. Love the color. I don't know if you remember, but you showed me a pic of it before. Came up in a discussion about the best car color, or something like that. A perfect ride of the 4-wheel variety! <br /><br />It's so awesome that you both enjoy spending time together. So many couples don't seem to do that, so it's always refreshing to meet those who do. <br /><br />Love the story on the public bollocking - lol. Probably well deserved! :)Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-82771170373796029802011-05-06T07:53:41.339+12:002011-05-06T07:53:41.339+12:00Gidday Bob.
Nah, there's a narrow bridge from ...Gidday Bob.<br />Nah, there's a narrow bridge from the direction of Auckland onto the Peninsula. Passport control just to keep Raftnn (Roger)out might be a touch excessive so I'm going to propose a toll booth instead to make him wince every time he comes through ;-). RX7's eh? How was your fuel bill? A friend has just sold the latest RX as it's so thirsty.<br /><br />Cheers George!<br />It's nice to have a few toys - what else do we live for after slaving all our working lives? I use the Meguiars carnauba wax on it.... good stuff.<br /><br />Haha - love the Beetle plate, that's great. Jennie always wanted an older generation VW with a lurid paint job because we grew up in the flower power days!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-62883195957252444402011-05-06T05:14:53.927+12:002011-05-06T05:14:53.927+12:00You have some nice toys, I would keep the Mazda po...You have some nice toys, I would keep the Mazda polished all the time so I could drive it all the time ;-)<br />My wife did the same, even though we have a 14 year old daughter at home, she went out and bought a convertible VW beetle :-) Her number plate is "BTIL QT" get it?GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-17965206485753181342011-05-06T04:23:02.837+12:002011-05-06T04:23:02.837+12:00Geoff:
You must have contacts in high places, Pas...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />You must have contacts in high places, Passport Control at all entrances to the North Island ? We also had an MX5, 1st Gen. Yes it was fun. We also had a couple of RX7's, one was a GSL.<br /><br />at least you will have something to Retire to<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-60480477022047167152011-05-05T16:27:19.851+12:002011-05-05T16:27:19.851+12:00Hi Anthony,
Yeah, they're far from a "toy...Hi Anthony,<br />Yeah, they're far from a "toy" car; they have seriously good handling. There are several companies which do small block V8 conversions, including one in NZ. That could be seriously tempting :-).<br /><br />I understand that the merlot Anniversary Edition model only had 3000 released world-wide.<br /><br />Roger,<br />You'll love it even more when you get an opportunity to drive it at some stage!<br /><br />However, with smart-arse comments like that which are simply calculated to land me up to my neck in doo-doo, I think that putting a passport control at the entrance to the Peninsula to keep Aucklanders out (well, one anyway) would be the best way of showing my thanks ;-).Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-82723791074835295112011-05-05T16:04:29.483+12:002011-05-05T16:04:29.483+12:00Having different hobbies, yet at the same time abl...Having different hobbies, yet at the same time able to enjoy them together is very healthy for any relationship. I love the car, and having seen it in person can understands Jenni love affair with it.<br /><br />Perhaps I could recommend another bike to add to the stable, that way you and Jenni can both get out together on the bike...now perhaps a bonnie...or maybe a nice thunderbird...of course no need to thank me.. I will be here all night offering wonderful advice and pearls of wisdom.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54261027536931690832011-05-05T15:32:36.069+12:002011-05-05T15:32:36.069+12:00Hi Geoff,
I've always been a fan of the MX5,...Hi Geoff, <br /><br />I've always been a fan of the MX5, and although I've never "actually" driven one, I have piloted them around many of the world's roads and racetracks via various playstation games!<br /><br />That colour is fantastic. Jennie is one lucky lady.<br /><br />cheersAnthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158034455791059826noreply@blogger.com