Modern Vespa

doug you only rubbed its cowl lustfully, you didn't actually do any work on it

and bill you haven't even seen it although i am going to be kind enough to let you have at it with one of your shiny potions this weekend.

Agreed and I'm flattered that you are going to let me have my way with the Interlopers paint work this weekend.

I've even found some very special finishing polish that doesn't have a name.

A bodyshop guy gave it to me as a favour and I forgot I had it.

It's the colour of the sky and it brings my helmet up lovely.

Bill X

It's the same reason that all bricklayers are called Dave, and all plasterers are John. Once you're given a name, the future is destiny...

I thought all Builders were called Bob ?

True - but he's in charge of Daves and Johns.

Bill......thought you might like to see my new winter lid as you seem to have a helmet fetish.

I thought you'd had an off for a moment, but I take it it's 'distressed' finish Rather nice!

Genie, I couldn't get a good photo of Click (odd as he's generally not moving quite so fast as Point), but here:
http://pics.livejournal.com/huskyteer/pic/00089r8a/

(Note white sockies.)

Yep, distressed it is......

New? Bit scuffed up innit?

I jest, of course. Pretty smart design, that - I like 'em blocky and simple. Needless to say it wouldn't be one I'd wear myself but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the look of it.

Also, I've got a Nitro lid.

want, want, want, want, want................. 8)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-DN-01-DN01_W0QQitemZ260484439593QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item3ca6151e29&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Yes I really like that design. Looking good and just a little patriotic.

What are you going to polish it with ?

I think I have 5 helmets at the last count.

Bill XX

That bike is certainly a bit of you!! It looks awesome.

But we all know you are a mod at heart.

No polish for me matey.......at the last count I had 4 lids.

Would be a damn interesting ride.

It would be nice to take it for a ride, see how it handles.

Would you sell the GTV to finance the purchase?
Personally I would like both but if I had to choose I would choose a Vespa.

Nah mate, it's all p i e in the sky.

I have been looking at getting a cheap motorbike so that I can scratch that itch every now and again.......

I still love my GTV.

I'm not sure the side stand would last very long if I was the owner.

Having said that I really like them.

Bill XX

That is because you ride too fast.

It does look cool though.

Still it's not going to be a hit with the ladies like a Vespa.

Define too fast ? Speed is just a question of money. It all depends on how fast you want to go.

Bill X

A quick update on my insurance claim.

I've finally finished all of the paperwork for my claim, and am now waiting to hear whether liability can be agreed by the car driver.

My replacement SH300 has been ordered. The dealer doesn't have any black ones in stock anywhere, so it's going to be two weeks before I have it. I could have a silver one now, but I prefer the black.

So it looks like I'll be coming to the Pilot on the 11th either on my hire bike, or as a pillion if they want it back before then.

Come as a pillion, then you can drink!

Is anyone else watching 'The Liberty of Norton Folgate' on bbc4? I have never seen it before, it is very clever. Good fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXFJVsjpfg8

I don't get BBC4 over here, unless I have satellite, which I don't.

Love your Brit shows, those I can get.
How do you folks feel about MI5???
It's popular on this side of the pond.

I've not heard of either.

Mind I'm the sad bugger watching the qualifying from Japan at 530am right now.

Always been an early riser.

Qualifying at 5:30? Good man!

I woke up with the most outrageous hangover I've had in ages this morning and almost cried because the motogp qualifying wasn't on. Watching the 125s now though so I clearly just woke up too early.

I remember doing the "beer before wine makes... No wait. Wine after beer m- Stuff it - please may I have a bottle of red, barkeep?" thing. I doubt that old adage holds any weight in reality though: the demon drink is the demon drink no matter what flavour it comes in.

My mate then left me a terrifying panic voicemail asking if I had his Telecaster, which would be a ridiculous notion for many reasons:
a) he's the guitarist
b) I live miles from the pub
c) although I remember holding a guitar I have no recollection of getting one out of a taxi...

One dread-filled trip downstairs has turned up that I am one axe richer than when I left for work yesterday so the panic is over. My hangover didn't need that rise in heart rate, although I am on the mend so maybe it did.

My tongue remains like a vagrant's scrotum though.

Yes it seems I'm up again at 5am watching the actual race. Mind you I did fall asleep at 7pm last night after planning a short nap then woke at 1am only to fall asleep again to wake at 430.
What's happened to my body clock and why am I so comfortable about having a nap on a Saturday night ?

Right, get this race out of the way and it's down to Hastings.

I'm leaving at 8am in the hope that there won't be anyone else on the road.

Fat chance.

Ride safe all.

Bill X

Just home after three lovely days of riding to, around and back from North Wales. 720 miles of glorious winding roads door-to-door.

Good weather for it too, no less. I wondered why it had been so quiet around here....

I've done sweet FA all weekend, except to go for a 3 hour walk this afternoon. Would have loved a ride but that expanding waistline needs attention.

Doug you should have come with me to Hastings. I went walking along the cliff tops.

3 hours is that all ? You should come rambling with me one day Doug.

And I rode a little bit was well.

X

Cliff tops. I hate heights.

Don't worry Doug I'll hold your hand.

i finally let bill have his way on saturday .... he polished the 'loper within an inch of its life, treated all the vinyl, buffed all the glass, and it gleams like a new pin

the ride down and back wasn't the most fun i've ever had.... strong crosswinds plus a mongover plus the beginnings of a heavy cold added up to a cruntish ride, but it was fun watching the loper emerge into gorgeousness - bill allowed me to polish the windscreen and headlight. i think i did okay.

there is still cow shit on the centerstand from cornwall so i've got to get up under there with the hose next weekend

some pics....

scooters look stunningly clean and shiny 8)

Bill has a striking resemblance to a certain mr derren brown.......

I think he looks more smug and I have the bigger nose and alot less money.

Plus I'm wearing a top that I bought in shop for Homosexual Gentlemen in Amsterdam.

It's a small difference but worth noting.

Thinks, maybe I should take my GP800 to Mr Doggie for a good valeting... It is covered in all sorts of shit from the last few days.

Some hint of how the w/e progressed:
http://londonbikers.com/forums/Topic611660-52-3.aspx

I had a do-nothing weekend and, according to the in-game clock, played fifteen hours of Pokemon between Friday evening and Sunday night

i'm going to have to come and visit you with a tub of polish soon bill.

Kam you know that you are more than welcome to visit as are you all.

Next weekend free is 24th/25th.

Bill XX

You're not bringing a selection of valeting products to the Pilot then?