Not much of a ride report, but . . . . . .

[Steve T]

Not sure if it has been posted up here before, but the Mountie (XRV logon) took a tumble off of his then new to him Honda Crosstourer back in Aug. This left him with a shattered left ankle and a broken fibia in the same leg. His physio started Monday just past, but in the preceeding 8 weeks he has been busy scouting out a new ride, as the Crosstourer was written off. And he found a peach. So this morning I took a drive out with him and his good lady to collect his latest purchase . . . . not that he could ride it himself of course



Took a longish-way home and it only seemed right to introduce Katie to some dirt



Comparing the Strom to Katie – not too dissimilar



He has actually gone and given the bike a name, based on the brand ID of KTM . . . . . KaTy Morag.

Here's to a steady and positive re-hab, in anticipation of throwing a leg over yer new ride mate

Steve T

 

[DaveS]

Lovely bike. Hope Mountie gets himself sorted soon.

 

[boboneleg]

I concur totally with standing around on crutches whilst your mate rides your new bike. Let's hope the Mountie is soon up and on the bike himself, well done you for helping him along the way by fetching the new bike

 

[Lowflyer]

Nice one guys. well done for collecting Steve, assume it was local ??

Mountie's still smiling then
Fair do's to him

 

[Philwhiskeydrinker]

Nice one Steve and the Mountie. Lets hope the recovery is sooner rather than Later.
Ironically a friend has just bought a 1050 which is getting delivered this week, it should be a touch handier on back roads than his 'blade!
Can't wait to get my mitts on it!

 

[Steve T]

. . . . . assume it was local ?? . . . .

Dulnain Bridge. Took a run over the weekend before, to test ride it for him, and on my say so, he went and bought it . And he got it at a good price, of course . 6 months old, 4.5k miles, full KTM luggage, Driving lights, new model Garmin Zumo fitted and one very square rear tyre

It rides better than the 990 Adv eldest son had, even with a squared off rear tyre, and appears to be more user freindly, maintenance wise, when compared to that bike as well. I'd happliy own one, and thats the 1st time I've ever said that about an Austrian made machine.

Looking forward to riding along side it when The Mountie gets back in the saddle.

Steve T

 

[Raymo]

. . . . . assume it was local ?? . . . .

Dulnain Bridge. Took a run over the weekend before, to test ride it for him, and on my say so, he went and bought it . And he got it at a good price, of course . 6 months old, 4.5k miles, full KTM luggage, Driving lights, new model Garmin Zumo fitted and one very square rear tyre

It rides better than the 990 Adv eldest son had, even with a squared off rear tyre, and appears to be more user freindly, maintenance wise, when compared to that bike as well. I'd happliy own one, and thats the 1st time I've ever said that about an Austrian made machine.

Looking forward to riding along side it when The Mountie gets back in the saddle.

Steve T

your all heart Steve what a chore to pick a bike up

glad he is on the mend

 

[Steve T]

. . . . . what a chore to pick a bike up . . . . . .

I've picked yours up for you a few times, so yeh, what a chore

Steve T

 

[Lowflyer]

Ha ha -- you bad man


Skye ???

 

[Raymo]

Ha yup you have picked up my bikes a few times mate...

even trotted behind the 750 in full Marathon kit on Calums road to get it fired up

Raasay - Calum's Road

 

[Lowflyer]

So Steve,

You never went up the hill at Strollamus ???
You must have been on too many meds

Thanks Ray, brought back some really happy memories

 

[Steve T]

So Steve, You never went up the hill at Strollamus ???

Ok, if thats the name of the road, I was on it . . . . . . . . . but I didn't fall off . . . . . . . and neither did Raymo

And yes, maybe the meds are having an affect

Steve T

 

[Steve T]

Christmas Comes Early for The Mountie

Got a phone call last night – “Steve, what are you doing tomorrow morning?”

And so began The Mounties real recovery .

Apparently, before I’d got there he was like a kid before Christmas, but more excited and only able to hobble about the place in anticipation and not run !

I got his stead out of its stable and parked it facing in the proposed direction of travel . . . . . . .



And before I could even get the camera re-focused, he’d fecked orf . . . . . .



Caught up with him soon enough and off we wobbled . . . . . . into the nearest wood . . . . . . . .



How happy is this bunny?



Onwards a little further and he guides me to his favourite puddle – playtime it is then . . . . . .












Not too long a ride, with his discomfort being the deciding factor on how long and far we rode. Got to say I’ve not seen him grin like that before . . . . . and he’s had plenty of “toys” in the past to smile about .

Good on you fella for “pushing the envelope” and getting aboard at least 2 months before I thought you would.

Steve T

 

[Lowflyer]

Ha ha you young loons !! Brilliant

Well done Neil , good to see you're out and about, good luck with the extraction
Hopefully catch up with you tomorrow Steve , depends on how soon my man flu subsides and also the outcome of this excellent game.
Come on Scotland

 

[Lowflyer]

The game was good, well done Aussies , 1 point ya jammy fekers

I have put the bottle away Steve and my man flu has mysteriously lessened
Could be the effect of the large drams I had during the game, I am exhausted , so should be ok for tomorrow

Well done Scotland

 

[outrunner]

Nice to see you riding again Neil.


Andy.

 

[Steve T]

And now he's gone and sold it . . . . . . . but only after buying an un-used '65 F800GSA with all the toys

He had the bolt removed from his ankle yesterday, so he's off two wheels for a week or two . . . . . . well, thats what the medics want him to do
Steve T