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Title: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Speedy1959 on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 05:41 AM
Well its been a long old day..
Set off for bonny Scotland at 6.30 and met up with Bob...
In case some of you hadn't guessed, I did a deal with Bob with my Honda CB1300
Its a deal we are both happy with..
I must admit its a bit nerve racking unloading a GSX from a trailer then reloading a CB1300..
Anyway it all went without any mishaps.
Thankfully the rains stayed away..In fact it turned out to be a gorgeous day!

This photo was taken on my way back near Tebay...
I decided to leave the motorway at Tebay and go a scenic way the rest of the way home..
In fact so invigorated was I that I went to Devils Bridge for a brew and natter (For those of you who dont know Devils Bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale, its a very well known Bikers meetup venue)..
After that I went to another Bikers meetup place called Caton...
And if that wasnt enough I then went to yet another popular venue called Glasson Dock (where I met our new member Poultonian)..

Its very good to be back in an official capacity.

S.
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: seth on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 05:42 AM
Glad to see all went well and Sophie's back home where she belongs.
:cheers:
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Speedy1959 on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 05:48 AM
Quote from: seth on Sunday, 23 June  2019, 05:42 AM
Glad to see all went well and Sophie's back home where she belongs.
:cheers:

Thank you Seth..
Bloody good bike..
I must have had a brain malfunction when I sold her..
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Kiwifruit on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 07:16 AM
So looks like Sophie has no new tattoos, piercings or make up after her time away.
Sounds like you are very pleased to see her home.
Enjoy  :onya:
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Blubber on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 04:58 PM
I reckon she gets a good clean and an std test  :stir:

Glad to see your breakup is over. :cheers:
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: GSXKING on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 06:07 PM
Looks great previous owners must have really looked after this old girl  :rofl3:

Not sure this colour scheme was available in Oz  :confused1: :confused1: :confused1:
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Sweaty on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 06:40 PM
She's looking great  :onya:
I think you were just trying to show her off to as many people as you could on the trip home, and why wouldn't you. :cheers:
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: grog on Sunday, 23 June 2019, 06:49 PM
Superb bike mate. Looks unreal. Polished grab rail would be better. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Notty on Monday, 24 June 2019, 12:34 AM
Quote from: grog on Sunday, 23 June  2019, 06:49 PM
Superb bike mate. Looks unreal. Polished grab rail would be better. Just my opinion.
sure I have a polished grab rail in my stock at Froudy's ! :)
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Speedy1959 on Monday, 24 June 2019, 12:43 AM
Thanks to you all for your input..

I've removed the hand guards now its supposedly summer !

I dont particularly like the look of them but they sure do make a difference in keeping wind chill at bay in Winter..
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: GSXKING on Thursday, 04 July 2019, 08:20 PM
@Speedy1959 What does summer look like in UK ?  :whatever: :whatever:
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Hooli on Friday, 05 July 2019, 04:49 AM
Quote from: GSXKING on Thursday, 04 July  2019, 08:20 PM
@Speedy1959 What does summer look like in UK ?  :whatever: :whatever:

Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: Andre on Friday, 05 July 2019, 05:08 AM
Right now we could use a couple of days like that.
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: T 24 on Friday, 05 July 2019, 01:06 PM
I have visited in London (Tilbury docks) 40-50 times and I haven't seen famous British rain there.
I must be statistical miracle. Or blind :confused1:
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: gsxbarmy on Friday, 05 July 2019, 04:00 PM
Quote from: T 24 on Friday, 05 July  2019, 01:06 PM
I have visited in London (Tilbury docks) 40-50 times and I haven't seen famous British rain there.
I must be statistical miracle. Or blind :confused1:

I only live about 15 miles from Tilbury Docks - ne t time you visit @T 24 you must let me know so I can plan around it being good weather  :lol:
Title: Re: Sophie's Choice
Post by: T 24 on Friday, 05 July 2019, 05:16 PM
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Friday, 05 July  2019, 04:00 PM
Quote from: T 24 on Friday, 05 July  2019, 01:06 PM
I have visited in London (Tilbury docks) 40-50 times and I haven't seen famous British rain there.
I must be statistical miracle. Or blind :confused1:

I only live about 15 miles from Tilbury Docks - ne t time you visit @T 24 you must let me know so I can plan around it being good weather  :lol:
I'll tell you, but I'm not on English Channel lines now (Zeebrugge-Tilbury).