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    No rides for a week...

    This is getting annoying. It's a week since I rode The Vixen. And about two weeks since I had a decent ride.

    Moving house has a very disruptive effect on lifestyle - no wonder they say it is one of the most stressful things you can do...

    Bike is now in herself's garage - because mine is not yet secure. That's only a little over 6 clicks away and I do have a key. It shouldn't be a problem.

    But there's all this other crap that has to be done.

    I've had tradesmen coming to quote for all sorts of stuff - removing the textured ceiling that is falling off anyway. Installing a garage door. Installing a heating device. Installing the sky dish. And I have to go buy a whole lot of goodies as well. Like a new fridge (old one is like an elephant in the room), a dishwasher (wine shops need to wash gazillions of glasses), a TV, a sound system...(those last two are actually therapeutic purchases to soothe my troubled soul over losing my nice big house and moving to a tiny shit-hole...).

    It all takes time. It all has to be done before work. And herself still wants to be a star of the ballroom so I still have to do a gazillion hours per week of practice time. Despite having a couple of cracked ribs...(bloody cat )

    So I haven't been out on a decent ride for yonks...pretty soon I'm just gonna have to whack out...
    . “No pleasure is worth giving up for two more years in a rest home.” Kingsley Amis

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    Count yourself lucky - I haven't taken the bike out for a proper ride since last year. Hand is still phucked from a previous crash, so at least you can ride!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SMOKEU View Post
    Count yourself lucky - I haven't taken the bike out for a proper ride since last year. Hand is still phucked from a previous crash, so at least you can ride!
    That is true - so long as I don't fall off and land on these fooked ribs...
    . “No pleasure is worth giving up for two more years in a rest home.” Kingsley Amis

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    Look at it this way, your future is brighter than mine. I have had one run since February & I'm still trying to get roadworks crap off me bike.

    Wonder when the 4 day week is going to kick in?

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    Fuck, I'm going to have to agree with SMOKEU.
    A whole week? Quit your moaning

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    February 2010... Last ride...
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    Just to rub some salt in the wound, I went on a really nice ride out to Kawhia last saturday. Those roads are good fun! The Vixen would love them ;D

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vinz0r View Post
    Just to rub some salt in the wound, I went on a really nice ride out to Kawhia last saturday. Those roads are good fun! The Vixen would love them ;D
    shurrup...
    . “No pleasure is worth giving up for two more years in a rest home.” Kingsley Amis

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    Im hearing ya

    October 2010 since i have ridden my road bike, Thank god i still have dirt bikes to help with my 2 wheel cravings.
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    If it makes you feel better, my ass is spectacularly sore after a North shore to hamilton county and back today.

    Those balaclavas dont eliminate as much shear noise as I'd have hoped.
    Some people just can't seem to comprehend that they do not have the right to be unoffended in their lives.
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    Watching your wife giving birth is like watching your favourite pub burn down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackshear View Post
    If it makes you feel better, my ass is spectacularly sore after a North shore to hamilton county and back today.

    Those balaclavas dont eliminate as much shear noise as I'd have hoped.
    I find Ear Protex plugs from The Rock Shop to be rather good for sub $40.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Miss Trouble View Post
    I find Ear Protex plugs from The Rock Shop to be rather good for sub $40.
    Oh I nab safety plugs from work, fuck a big twin, wind shear AND a windscreen that directs air at my neck. Will give those plugs a gander, cheers, I find the foam ones to be rather touch and go.
    Some people just can't seem to comprehend that they do not have the right to be unoffended in their lives.
    Quote Originally Posted by Fatt Max View Post
    Watching your wife giving birth is like watching your favourite pub burn down.
    Quote Originally Posted by Fatt Max View Post
    I can roll a turd that reaches 15kg before it snaps off my arse

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackshear View Post
    Oh I nab safety plugs from work, fuck a big twin, wind shear AND a windscreen that directs air at my neck. Will give those plugs a gander, cheers, I find the foam ones to be rather touch and go.
    I used to use them but they would work their way out and ended up hurting

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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Miss Trouble View Post
    I used to use them but they would work their way out and ended up hurting
    The industry standard orange foam plugs? I find that they protrude from the ear too much after a while, and any/all reverberations from the tailpipes and turbulence are transferred through the foam.
    I've tried the protech's before, after a quick guggle. My ears are apparently retarded and don't like them.
    Might try those silicone rubber pucks next...
    Some people just can't seem to comprehend that they do not have the right to be unoffended in their lives.
    Quote Originally Posted by Fatt Max View Post
    Watching your wife giving birth is like watching your favourite pub burn down.
    Quote Originally Posted by Fatt Max View Post
    I can roll a turd that reaches 15kg before it snaps off my arse

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