Ooohhh Gizmo that is goddam gorgeous
What a fantastic picture.
Was there another thread about what to do to your bike to protect it from bad weather? Didn't someone say something about spray polish? I hope so, because after yesterday's little trip to Ducati Aylesbury to get my bike fixed after Inconsiderate Israeli dropped her, I washed her and sprayed her with Mr Sheen.
After her ordeal with the mechanic, I took her around the houses for a bit of a spin. That new adjustable clutch (not the Patter Parts one because that didn't fit but a new Ducati one
with matching brake lever) and am completely thrilled with how lovely she is to ride. And Easy???? Easiest bike I've ever owned. When I got home I followed Skidywids advice and threw a bucket of water over her, then another clean one (first had car shampoo in) and then shammied her off. Then parked her on a mat in my garage to dry off.
Comments on winter riding:-
Frozen extremities:-
Hands - 8/10
Feet - 5/10
Face (because I had to flip visor up to see anything)- 7/10
Chest - 2/10
Rest of torso - 0/10 - toasty warm thanks to new Held trousers and red jacket.
Nice to be out there, in spite of the cold, but only 'cause I had to get the bike to the garage. Today, without any need to ride her, I didn't.
Shame on me
