OldGeezer
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First Motorcycle Pillion Ride Pt.2 (See Description)
After a coffee and a discussion about the trip out, we mount up and set off for the ride back to Helston. My new passenger was completely comfortable and very enthusiastic about the experience so far.
The weather the forecast had said that there was only a 3% chance of rain that day and up to this point we'd enjoyed the 97% chance of a dry ride. Well, that all changed not long after we set off and we were blessed with an "extended shower" for much of the ride home.
We had no wet weather gear with us because a 3% threat seemed pretty good odds, but our leathers are "showerproof" and we weren't in it for long enough to get wet anyway. The rain wasn't that heavy (it looks worse on camera) bu...
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First Motorcycle Pillion Ride Pt.1 - (See Description For More + Tips)
Просмотров 15119 часов назад
(Volume/Wind Noise Warning ) This was my son's first ever pillion ride having waited patiently until the age of 16, at my behest. I intended to make it a straightforward and not too long 30 minutes out and 30 minutes back run with a stop for a rest and coffee break, and a chat in the middle. Taking it nice and easy was the primary aim. The route offers a varied mix of speed limits, some short s...
Quick Run Kawasaki ZZR1200 To Helston. No commentary.
Просмотров 2514 дней назад
A short late winter afternoon shakedown ride after some of routine bike maintenance and adjustments. Roads were at that tricky damp, greasy stage that is common at this time of year and which most motorcyclists, certainly in the UK, will be familiar with. A nasty combination of just enough cold and dampness to stir all the rubber and other road deposits into a liquid film of less than grippy so...
Winter Ride To Marazion - Kawasaki ZZR1200
Просмотров 9014 дней назад
Quick trip out to Marazion in Cornwall on the ZZR1200. No talking or music but a lot of wind noise so best to keep volume to a minimum.
Kawasaki ZZR 1200 On Board. Cornwall, From Marazion to Helston.
Просмотров 54021 день назад
Marazion To Helston on board a ZZR1200. Time stamps if you are interested in some insight into observation, thought processes, decisions & riding plans. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Junction on a bend on the brow of a hill. Get that clear view before committing. 01:30 Roundabouts - timing your arrival aiding smooth progress. 02:00 National Speed Limit - general positioning, safety & view 02:37 Bird spotte...