Took a post Boxing Day ride out to Canungra this morning. Put on the leather jacket to minimise some of the road contact if I encountered an issue and, man, was it hot. Served the purpose though - I believe I sweated out most of Xmas lunch, well....... maybe not all the beer! Pleasant ride. Went by myself so I wasn't continuously checking the rearview mirror. Actually I was, but I wasn't looking to make sure my wife or son were OK. Funny how you "zen out" when you ride alone - still aware but more "one with the bike". Just fixed my starter 4th gear and replaced the clutch. The starter is still noisy but it no longer sounds like you've dropped a handful of teaspoons into the garbage disposal. The clutch is amazing - two fingers now as opposed to Arnold Schwarzenegger's workout. The suggestions on the forum for both jobs were spot on, as usual.
Thought I had better take some shots so.... here is scenic Canungra, the Gold Coast's biker hub.
Pics 1 - 3 The scenic Canungra hotel. First built in 1927 so nearly done the ton - rare for this part of the world.
Pics 4 - 8 Inside the hotel. Still got some old world charm and modern convenience
Pic 9 The old Anglican church across the road - even older than the pub and the scene of many a pre-Sunday afternoon session confession "Forgive me Father for I am about to sin - just across the road!"
Pic 10 The XS heading the queue in the service station next to the Outpost Cafe - 9:00am is a bit early for a beer, even for me!
My SE ran beautifully. I get passed a bit by guys on fibreglass, wedge shaped Star Wars creations but I couldn't care less - I Just Ride!
Hope you all had a marvellous Xmas, my friends and enjoy a safe and prosperous New Year.
Dave Toll