The Retirement Thread

[screenman]

Well.......it seems I have bought another motorcycle.

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It's a mid 1970s Montesa Cota 247 that needs a bit of fettling. I've been looking for another project and fancied a trials bike - with a view to riding in some local trials later in the year.
I'll have to join the Exmoor motor club and apply for a competition licence.
It's been 50 years since I last rode in a motorcycle trial.
What could possibly go wrong? nOnd oe

Well.......it seems I have bought another motorcycle.

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It's a mid 1970s Montesa Cota 247 that needs a bit of fettling. I've been looking for another project and fancied a trials bike - with a view to riding in some local trials later in the year.
I'll have to join the Exmoor motor club and apply for a competition licence.
It's been 50 years since I last rode in a motorcycle trial.
What could possibly go wrong?

One of my favourite bikes, I have been tempted many times when I have seen them for sale.

 

[classic33]

None at all, and it has been extremely bad all day.

Your testing might hold some water.
Which is something your leaking glasses seem to have problems doing at present.

 

[classic33]

One of my favourite bikes, I have been tempted many times when I have seen them for sale.

He might sell it you.

 

[Dirk]

One of my favourite bikes, I have been tempted many times when I have seen them for sale.

Got this one for less than £700, needs a kickstart return spring replacing.
Should be an easy job and might be worth double when I've worked on it.

 

[screenman]

He might sell it you.

I am trying not to buy another motorbike, last one I owned was a BMW ten years ago, I have promised the kids that I will not do anything impulsive for at least a year.

 

[classic33]

I am trying not to buy another motorbike, last one I owned was a BMW ten years ago, I have promised the kids that I will not do anything impulsive for at least a year.

It might take him that long to get it running!

 

[screenman]

Eye's are getting heavy, night all.

 

[Mo1959]

Not really tired but suppose I should head to bed soon too. At least my body is resting even if I’m not sleeping. There’s quite a difference in daylight now. It’s almost dark.

 

[classic33]

Eye's are getting heavy, night all.

Nah they remain the same weight most of your adult life. Minor variations over the years, but nowt noticeable

Sithi

 

[classic33]

Not really tired but suppose I should head to bed soon too. At least my body is resting even if I’m not sleeping. There’s quite a difference in daylight now. It’s almost dark.

Gone half ten it's bound to be darker than a few hours ago.

 

[Drago]

Night Johnboy.

 

[classic33]

Night Johnboy.

Sithi Mary Elle

 

[Tenkaykev]

Up a bit earlier today, just reviewing the footage from the new hedgehog feeding station and loads of activity including the young ginger cat trying to get at the food without success.
Screenshot is from video so a bit blurred.

 

[Mo1959]

Up a bit earlier today, just reviewing the footage from the new hedgehog feeding station and loads of activity including the young ginger cat trying to get at the food without success.
Screenshot is from video so a bit blurred.
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He/she looks a good weight.

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooeeee. 16 deg here and it looks like we had a bit of rain overnight as well.

I can see mist over the forest as well. Today is the last hot day abs we are expecting thunderstorms thank god.

Stay safe peeps