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Long over-due oil/filter change on the ZRX11. It was a time issue, not mileage. I think the last change was 2024...

Finally dragged the bike out of the container in lives in. Haven't ridden it since about Feb, for a variety of reasons, including the fact it was covered in shit and needed an MOT.
Anyway dragged it out and it won't start. No wories, I have the technology in a jump starter gadget. Yes, works a treat, starts instantly, and dies. Repeat, same result. After much swearing I found that yes, it starts the motor but the dead battery can't sustain it and takes current from the jump battery that cuts itself off after 20 seconds. Eventually found that reving to around 5k provides enough amps to keep it all running. So standing there holding 5k whilst watching the temp gauge like a hawk for 20 mins or so.
It worked! Bike washed and passed it's MOT but it now has a confirmed rat bike look about it having suffered by being stored covered in wet shit.

Rode across half the UK to Ashford, including filtering around half the M25, ready for the chunnel in the morning.

Had my jacket unzipped. Caught the sun

Bit fucking warm innit

Got out on the bike this evening for an hour.

Been a long time, but was a very welcome ride around the back roads, including an unexpected 3 figure blast up the A3 when i merged onto it right behind a guy on (I think) a black GSXR or similar. Was good to be reminded what biking is all about.

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Gave the V-Strom a good cleaning and lubed the chain. Iced down beer and sodas for a gathering we'll be hosting tomorrow. Outside. Rain in the forecast, dammit. Just got home from supervising a young vet doing a perineal urethrostomy on blocked cat. She did an awesome job on the surgery and gained a bit of confidence.

Sunny wrote: Fri Jun 26, 2026 10:52 pm Rode across half the UK to Ashford, including filtering around half the M25, ready for the chunnel in the morning.

Had my jacket unzipped. Caught the sun

Bit fucking warm innit

Not sure it's much cooler this side !!! LOL But prettier!! Safe travels x

I headed out to the sun with breakfast and lots of coffee as usual. But I was about an our and a half later than normal and damn it was too hot!! I had to cover my legs as after 15 mins they were about to burn! Once the sun moved and I had no shade, back inside to cool down!


Normally legs would be on show for getting a tan; today they were covered by a shirt!!!! I reckon its normally 5-10 degrees cooler when I'm out there (depending on the day!)

Not today but yesterday.

Went to State Fayre festival at Hylands Park in Chelmsford. Saw King's of Leon and a few others, one good band I'd never heard of before - Stephen Wilson Jr. A mix of Nashville country and grunge - really good.
Absolute pain in the arse gerring out though, car park was a free for all carnage situation!

Noticed that '81 GPz11-B1 I was trying to find space for is "no longer available"...

Bugger.

Walked to the pub.

They've grown a bit since I last passed the canal...

Left Perranporth at 06:15 this morning and got home just before 13:00. Only pootling along and had a half hour or so break on the M4. Hardly changed gear until I pulled up for a break.

Had a paddle in the sea whilst avoiding many jelly fish.