Sanity Ride.

[Lonewolf]

I just had to get out on the bike a couple of days ago for an hour. Nothing impressive location wise, just a ride through the mean and dangerous streets of Bradford, up to Denholme, dropped down into Keighley before heading back home via Saltaire & Shipley.




It was brief but it felt good. Has anyone else been out for a ride?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyN027Ua1As

[PRD]

Yes I have twice. Once to get medication for my brother. Second time because I had to get out! But felt a bit guilty doing it.

[Rusty]

At 8.20 I thought you were overtaking the cyclist and speeding up to pot the old chap trying to get across the road ! 

[PRD]

Noisy gearbox. Engine sounded nice.

[Lonewolf]

Noisy gearbox

As well you know, it is a characteristic of the bike. 

[Lonewolf]

At 8.20 I thought you were overtaking the cyclist and speeding up to pot the old chap trying to get across the road ! 

He shouldn't dawdle crossing the road. 

[O.C.]

I haven't been out on my bike, but I do see plenty cyclists on the road and I am tempted.... as I understand it if stopped by the authorities a warning is issued in the first instance, it's possible you could be fined if caught a second time.

It's a temptation and TBH I struggle to see why I shouldn't go for a ride out, (but not stop to socialise) the really crazy thing is..... it's always the same after a long lay off you always feel ooooh I better be careful out there as I haven't ridden for months (usually about 4) however on this occasion I reckon it's at least 7 months since the bike turned a wheel, apart from being started up regularly, so there is always a degree of trepidation.

I'm sure/hope you felt better after your ride Steve      

[PRD]

I will be taking a test ride on a k16 at a dealer when lockdown eases. It's a very nice colour.

[flatfour]

I've used the bikes for all of the journeys where I can accommodate the shopping needs, prescription collections etc.

Twice seen police cars around, I think going about their normal business. Neither took any interest in me, one of the drivers in fact waved as he went past.

There are quite a few bikes around this way, my brother says the same up in Scotland where he is (Dornoch). Many are, he tells me, loaded with luggage and have foreign plates!

[Lonewolf]

I will be taking a test ride on a k16 at a dealer when lockdown eases. It's a very nice colour.

Yeah, yeah course you will.

[Lonewolf]

I've used the bikes for all of the journeys where I can accommodate the shopping needs, prescription collections etc.

Twice seen police cars around, I think going about their normal business. Neither took any interest in me, one of the drivers in fact waved as he went past.

There are quite a few bikes around this way, my brother says the same up in Scotland where he is (Dornoch). Many are, he tells me, loaded with luggage and have foreign plates!

I have only been out on the bike twice during the lockdown that I can recall. I can't see an issue with it personally. It's good for the soul and mind.

[O.C.]

Yeah, yeah course you will.

Yeah, I thought he was taking the p*ss too   

I just had to get out on the bike a couple of days ago for an hour. Nothing impressive location wise, just a ride through the mean and dangerous streets of Bradford, up to Denholme, dropped down into Keighley before heading back home via Saltaire & Shipley.




It was brief but it felt good. Has anyone else been out for a ride?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyN027Ua1As

I blame thanks Steve.. because I have also just returned from a nice hour or so out on my bike , Up through Armoy and on the race circuit for a mile or so then on to Ballycastle which is a massive biker meeting place by the harbour, there wasn't a single bike in sight, then over to Cushendall and back home.. IT WAS GREAT and like Steve says I can't see any harm

I saw about 10 or so cyclists and not many more cars plus 3 police cars two of which were unmarked, they weren't far from each other so I guess they were on the lookout for someone/thing

I feel bloody great now    

[PRD]

Yeah, yeah course you will.

sorry to say I actually am. Like I said I like the colour and it has only done 345 miles 2017 in a very nice bluish colour with all bells and whistles.

[Lonewolf]

sorry to say I actually am. Like I said I like the colour and it has only done 345 miles 2017 in a very nice bluish colour with all bells and whistles.

Again, I call bullshit. Pictures however may help to add some credence to your claim. 

[mcfroyce44]

I took the GTR out on Thursday. Had a few things to do including dropping off medication to elderly parents and a friend housebound with a back ailment. Worked out a  route which took me down the Ards Peninsula along the coast road from Newtownards to just north of Portaferry. Had another drop-off to do near Killyleagh so my choice was back up the coast road to Newtownards or go the last couple of miles into Portaferry and take the ferry across to Strangford. Opted for the second option. As luck would have it the ferry arrived just as I did so rode straight on. Only myself and one van made the 5 minute crossing. Haven't been on a bike since early October so a bit rusty but got back into the swing of it and felt so much better when I got home. A gentle cruise at a scenery watching pace. There  were a few other bikes out. In particular I met a Blackbird between Comber and Dundonald identical in colour to mine (2000 model blue). Took a quick look when I got home to be sure mine was still safely locked up in the garage.