It must be a sickness

[Itsme]

After months of faffing about with the Inazuma (Newzuki) I have finally got it to handle well and be comfortable(ish) for my shoulder; so much so that today I looked forward to going for a ride on it. Fair play to it it will always be just a little off perfect, but it is now close enough to be ok for a ride out.

Newzuki is reliable, smooth, fairly good looking and quite fast and economical enough for me. In short it is the kind of bike I could only dream of when I had a young family and rode CZs.

BUT.......

When I got home today I opened my garage door to begin addressing the many problems 'enjoyed' by the Mighty Midget; rattly timing chain, worn out rear chain, leaky carb, occasional excess oil use and speed restricted to 45mph by my mechanical sympathy. Within about 30 seconds of opening the door I was in heaven. I love that bike with all of its faults and know very well which one I would save in the event of a garage fire.

Surely that's got to be a sickness and one I know is shared by many of you out there in Thumper land!

Ian

[themoudie]

Aye Ian,

The MM is your wee pal and in spite of it's phoibles it'll be your wee safety blanket from life. Thas no sickness or squit, jus a happy place.

Go give the MM a hug from me! When I lock the place up at night, I always say goodnight to the bikes and give the Duke a pat on the saddle. No whinnying, so far, unlike from the wee Welshy we had for 18 years. Now there was a character!

Good health, Bill

[Itsme]

Thank you Bill, beautifully put. I knew the good men of Thumper Club Land would understand.

Ian