Well, it has taken all of four and a half months, but finally my new bike is on the road! I picked it up from the mechanics last week (where it was getting a service, new tires, heated hand grips, and a gear rack fitted). It is a Triumph Daytona 955i – 2002 model. In short this means that it is … uncommon on the roads in Australia, very sexy, and very fast! It also stops really well and handles like a dream. Last but not least it has a very comfortable pillion seat!
The very long delay was caused by a problem acquiring some new fairing panels from a Triumph parts supplier in the UK. International shipping is not a foolproof process. However, the panels arrived and were fitted (to replace old panels that were damaged by the previous owner).
I found my bike languishing in an insurance assessor’s shed, only lightly damaged and with 30,000 kms on the clock. Even with repairs it was a bargain for such a good bike.
I took the bike out today with my partner S playing photographer and we did a photo shoot down by the river. Results below …
So, like to go for a ride on your date? Fish and chips on the beach, or a spin up the Old Pacific Highway to the Mt White Cafe? Just drop me an email.
John.
I was reminded of Katsura recently as I lay on the deck of my hideaway enjoying the early morning sunlight with a good book and a cup of tea. The sunlight reflected off the pond below the deck danced on the wall and under the eves of the building bringing to mind Katsura’s design which combines the villa’s lake, buildings, and garden to great effect.
