Monthly Archives: May 2007

YeeHaa!

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Chris Knight

Well, I got the service done and without getting wet – which considering the forecast was a minor triumph. Now I am all set to do some serious riding except that the next few days are taken up with various … Continue reading →

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Six Hundred Mile Service tomorrow!

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Chris Knight

I did a few miles in some rare sunshine yesterday but limited by the need not to go much over the recommended 600 miles before the first service – I don’t wish to vitiate the warranty by ignoring the service … Continue reading →

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Starship Enterprise has landed!

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Chris Knight

At 9:00 am I decided I could make it comfortably to the dealers before the insurance on the ST1100 ran out at 10:00 am when the insurance on the Wing was due to kick-in. I reckoned without two things – … Continue reading →

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This is the Big Day!

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Chris Knight

Up with the lark – or at least whatever the little perishers are outside the window that have woken me at 4am. Far too early to nip over to Coulsdon to pick up my Wing and plenty enough early to … Continue reading →

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WordPress Glitches

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Chris Knight

I chose WordPress for this blog having seen how flexible it appeared and also the wealth of themes and plugins around the net. Setting it up has mostly been a trouble-free experience, including making a few posts and adding a … Continue reading →

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Suspension

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Chris Knight

Not content with worrying about GPS before I have even taken delivery of the bike, I am now thinking about the suspension, especially after watching this video by Traxxion that basically condemns the stock suspension out of hand. I wonder … Continue reading →

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GPS and Helmets

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Chris Knight

I really value GPS in my cars and on my bikes. On the ST1100 I am trading in for the Wing, I have a Tomtom Rider (Version1) and I listen to the voice prompts via custom ear plugs with built … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain Holidays

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Chris Knight

An email offering me a 25% discount on last minute bookings reminded me of two great holidays I have enjoyed in North America (Canada and USA) with Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Holidays. They use Triumphs principally, although they are getting a … Continue reading →

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Bike Clothing

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Chris Knight

I have been musing about possible changes to my biking apparel. I normally use an Aerostich Roadcrafter two piece suit which I have found very practical both for touring and commuting. However, rather more in keeping with the style of … Continue reading →

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Add-Ons

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Chris Knight

Even before I have taken delivery of the bike, I have ordered a couple of things I am pretty sure I will know I want for it. The first of these is some protection for the new paintwork in the … Continue reading →

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