Thumperclub 2011 rally

Good rally this year in the rolling Shropshire hills just west of Telford in the little village of Bucknell. This was Gina's first rally and the first outing of the mighty Vango Force 10. Neither bike or tent let me down with both performing brilliantly. Weather was great and so was the company. Just a few pictures to remind me that life isn't all work and chores.

Happy days.

A great ride to get there and back.
Base camp was spacious and comfy. Lurv the Vango!
... And Gina stands guard.

Change of plan

Following on from the tank disaster and too much time looking at bobbers, Abigail is having a new look planned. No idea how this will turn out, but I want basic, up-right and wide bars. Hmm!

First things first... Get her on her own two wheels. Must now sort out the rear calliper hanger.

Onward!!

A great little film with a great sound track. Enjoy.

I.D.W.P from Edwin Europe on Vimeo.

Lovely little job.

Been thinking about camping trips on Gina and thought some kind of power point might be quite useful. Lots of camping and motoring accessories can be powered from a cars cigarette lighter, and a quick search on ebay uncovered a waterproof version.

All I needed to do is find a suitable location on the bike, cut a hole (gulp!) and fit it. I picked the LH side panel as my location as there was room behind to fit the plug and [when on the sidestand] this is the 'down hill' side of the bike.
Next job, get the bloody thing off! Both pannier racks and the back rack had to be removed before I could even begin.

... Bit for marking and drilling...

Job done. Happy days.