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Originally Posted by BMWST?

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Courtesy of another place I was told about, ExcelCycleWerkes, while in the states. New brackets to replace some quick ones for one of the sets of spots, some flaps for in front of the foot pegs (keep your feet warmer and drier), o-ring kit to make the grips larger and also exhaust extensions (left pannier gets a bit hot at the rear end).

Should actually sit down and write that blog... plus the GC one. Lights were awesome... no night time riding for me

Originally Posted by BMWST?

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Lights and more lights. All the night clubs in Havelock North had nothing on the 1200GS as he rode past into the (2011GC Havelock North) check point at midnight.

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

Yeah, about as much chance of that happening as human blood being yellow The other colour option for 2010 was indeed yellow (and 2011 I think). Needless to say, it wasn't an option.

I agree. The St1300 looks great in yellow but the GS is only ok.

Originally Posted by KoroJ

That bike would probably look nice in a bright shade of yellow!

Yeah, about as much chance of that happening as human blood being yellow The other colour option for 2010 was indeed yellow (and 2011 I think). Needless to say, it wasn't an option.

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

Nice one! I guess all that bodge it spannering mayhem finally paid off in the sense you actually need it to put Jessie back together again!

I daresay some serious riding milage will be required before the Grand Challenge!

Yeup, having pulled apart the bike more than recommended by the BMW dealer has proven extremely valuable. As I said tonight however... the Grand Challenge is this coming weekend, so no prep rides for me

This could be one of my hardest GC's yet, with 0 build up. I'll simply aim to complete this one.

That bike would probably look nice in a bright shade of yellow!

Nice one! I guess all that bodge it spannering mayhem finally paid off in the sense you actually need it to put Jessie back together again!

I daresay some serious riding milage will be required before the Grand Challenge!

I was guided to this thread by the one and only Toto. Awesome write up Gremlin! I like how you word things, very funny!

Good thinking.

I do have first aid training, and with taking up riding, it's something ive decided I'll get refreshers every few years. First aid teaches you more than treating injuries, it also teaches things like managing the scene of an accident, always useful.

It was a good read, thanks for sharing.

I think its a natural progression for you, after all - you have managed to evolve your riding genesis to the last bike you can actually ride! (without losing your licence)

I'll sum up your dribble about me...

I think I'm growing old. It was only a few years ago it was about 2xxkph, performance mods and sliding bikes around. Now it's extra lighting, PLB... I shudder to think what the new few years hold... Maybe a zimmerframe?

As ever, the usual dribble par excellence from the master of miscommunications! I was at fault for ensuring Kathy didn't wear enough warm gear - I keep forgetting how fragile most normal people are to the elements!

And typical that he thinks I was deluded and scrambling for an excuse to get him to lead - Gremlin has a GC to practise for, and I think he needs to get back into practice for riding at night (he has become a daylight rider).

He'll thank me later, since obviously out of the two of us, I'm the voice of reason. Which is kinda scary ...

Crikey! Will wonders never cease! I think owning the Beemer has inculcated a sense of civic responsibility into Gremlin

He has becoming a more mature and thoughtful denizen of the road network, it seems his OE has managed to breed some semblance of care! Okay - he has jumped ahead in terms of prep by having a GPS thingabob (which in hindsight, I should have had also in my travel anywhere, anytime days!)

A real boy scout is our Gremlin turning into, though I shudder at the thought of him actually working on some poor person with his "medical" skills

What next? A winch on the beemer in case he needs to tow somebody out? :scatch:

Originally Posted by KoroJ

Makes Mental Note: Be sure to register for rides early to ensure leaving before Mr G and hope if I do come off, it's before he's already passed me!

Ah, but don't you see... blogging this hopefully brings it into the minds eye, encourages some debate and thoughts... perhaps provides enough motivation for someone else to do the same... who knows who it could save huh?

And nevermind... out of 3 Grand Challenges so far, I've only left at my correct time once, the others I left late

Good stuff aye! Amazing how it improves the control and confidence on the road.

Makes Mental Note: Be sure to register for rides early to ensure leaving before Mr G and hope if I do come off, it's before he's already passed me!

You are going to have to visit this area again.It appears you missed so much good stuff.

Severe masochistic tendencies...