slip sliding

Well we took the K12 out for a run on sunday, sans top box - as I needed another couple of bits before i could fit it.
The saddle looks very grippy but to our surprise, Mrs C felt the irresistable need to get closer and closer to me on braking. Grippy, it isn't, not in contact with leather, (mine) or goretex, the pillion's, at least. A new saddle on the "to buy" list.... Pity the 'Bird's Bagster wouldn't fit.
Otherwise it was a positive first run. Power comes in very quickly but the Remus is a bit loud, maybe, for day to day use. That might be because the Blackbird in standard trim, is turbine quiet. The ESA is a revelation and the bike feels well planted.
Some trepidation as it refused to fire up initially. It seems the throttle cable adjuster had slackened itself off and after a little attention, normal service was resumed.

It's a Beemer!

Yep, the new baby has arrived - new to me that is - but barely run in.

Initial thoughts, very positive. Some fettling needed to fit auto com and Sat Nav. That will be fun. Very err, 'BMW' under the plastic so not sure what's what yet.

Some trepidation on the reliability front as everyone who owns one, almost, seems to have a tale of woe.

Austria

...Or more specifically, the Grossglockner. WoW. I've been meaning to ride it for some time now and finally did this trip. Twice, in fact. The roads and the views are spectacular whether it's a biking experience you're after, or a sightseeing trip.

Well, it was France and germany that provided the rain this time and Austria was absolutely on its best behaviour. The temperature variation from the top of the Grossglockner at around 2500 mtrs compared to the valley was amazing. residual snow at the roadside then sweating hands in glorious 30C.

What a fantastic road. Scenery to die for and unfortunateley some have. Not a difficult road for bikes as the hairpins (all 36 of them), are fairly open but lots of traffic and drivers more interested in sightseeing than watching the road, means it can be dangerous.