Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension
#1
Posted 23 January 2020 - 12:36 pm
It seems you become a member of the grumpy old men club automatically, although I have been a member for years.
#2
Posted 23 January 2020 - 01:40 pm
Does this mean you will be able turn round bits you are making quicker, Lee? That's me just been relegated to the back of the queue again. Well done. Hopefully, you will have a bit more time to actually ride your bikes. Ali
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
#3
Posted 23 January 2020 - 01:58 pm
I'm 18 months into my retirement having reduced work hours for three years beforehand (which was a good idea). I am amazed how busy I am still.
Enjoy it Lee!
'73 Honda CB500 Four, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Triumph Tiger Sport 660.
#4
Posted 23 January 2020 - 02:39 pm
ENJOY !
#5
Posted 23 January 2020 - 02:53 pm
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#6
Posted 23 January 2020 - 03:43 pm
#7
Posted 23 January 2020 - 03:56 pm
Good on yer LH, nice one, enjoy
#8
Posted 23 January 2020 - 04:20 pm
#9
Posted 23 January 2020 - 04:59 pm
You take it easy Lee, well done mate
#10
Posted 23 January 2020 - 05:34 pm
#11
Posted 23 January 2020 - 06:03 pm
SHINEY
#12
Posted 23 January 2020 - 06:06 pm
Everyone I know who's retired is far busier than they were when they had jobs I get the impression you won't be getting bored in front of the telly!
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
#13
Posted 23 January 2020 - 06:28 pm
Welcome to the retirement group
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
#14
Posted 23 January 2020 - 07:35 pm
I cant wait to join the club but being youngerer than you lot i'll have to wait a bit yet..... I reckon you'll be busier than ever Lee, congrats anyhoo
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built Gone to Heaven
#15
Posted 23 January 2020 - 07:58 pm
I count myself very lucky, I'm just under 57 so plenty of go left in me, as long as my knees are ok.
#16
Posted 23 January 2020 - 08:35 pm
Enjoy your retirement. I've been retired nearly three years now and the time has flown by.
#17
Posted 23 January 2020 - 09:43 pm
04 900 - 92 mk 1 - r 1150 rs - Z550 A1 - 2x bonnies - plastic slug -XL185 - ...not in that order !! (and one or two i don't want / dare to own up to !!)
#18
Posted 23 January 2020 - 11:06 pm
Thanks to you all. I intend to live Life 2.0 to the full.
#19
Posted 23 January 2020 - 11:21 pm
Nice one Lee, enjoy your retirement
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD
2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.
1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda.. NOW SOLD
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#20
Posted 23 January 2020 - 11:22 pm
well now thas a noice age to retire at Lee. Keep the upgrades and pics of the shiny stuff coming please.
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
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