We have been deciding whether we should buy an old ambassador car (which they use here as taxis) or a motorbike. We decided we preferred a motorbike so we bought a 500cc Royal Enfield Bullet . I have to admit it's not your modern fancy-assed bike with electric start, speedometer that works, no fuel gauge, low carbon emisssions and low engine sounds when you are cruising around. Once Colin manages to kick start it in the morning (a good few attempts), it doesn't go that fast, but makes a great roaring sound when you are cruising through the mountains. Mind you, a fuel gauge would be handy when we are cruising around.
We're getting out and about on it and really enjoying it. A few wee repairs were required hence the gaffa tape on the seat. Colin does all the driving as I wouldn't dare drive here in India avoiding trucks, cars, cows, dogs, donkeys, sheep and people just wandering about on the road!!
A wee day out and about.
Colin got a really good backrest put on it so I can just sit on the back, lean back, relax and enjoy the views.
Always fancied myself as a sexy biker chick clad in leathers. Unfortunately I just look like a Power Ranger.
My friend Bruce bought one in India and shipped it back to Glasgow. Managed to get it started about twice in 6 months over here, then left it rusting in his close until someone relieved him of it (I think he was glad). Cool in India, not built for Glasgow weather.
ReplyDeleteColin needs to trim the beard though to get the full 'Warky' droopy moustache thing going. It's a bike made for that look.
Francis how did you manage to get the new NHS24 headset so soon!!! Glad to see you both look well and happy, Power to them Rangers!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Bootlegboab, Mr McNamara? Frances is missing NHS24 so much, we are off soon on a ride to Goa, 2500kms, and no mechanical knowledge, see how we go.
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