Feb 6th 2011

Good and bad news.

The Bad - word has come from my folks place in Brisbane that the SRX was basically 80% underwater during the recent floods in Brisbane. I've lost the seat and the custom made cowling that sat over it giving it the cafe racer look. Also lost battery, helmet, manual, some tools, leather jacket (plus all of their stuff) to the water. Without seeing images I'm told that the rest of the bike looks ok and needs a clean. I'm hoping the fact that I had covered the bike in water resistant coating for the storage period may have helped. Won't be able to tell until I see images of it I guess. Some friends of the folks are keen to clean it so it may turn out that with a clean and a bit of work (plus parts) we can get it back on the road.

To be fair - many many people lost much more so I can't complain as a bike is way down the list but bitterly disappointed to lose the 6 years that went into it and feel especially hopeless being 10,000 miles away and not being able to help. Luckily the Vet shop son of satan recruitment latte sippin arse clown sea eagles supporting bloke has promised me AU$2K in a drunk moment to fix it.... what a guy!! Have kept the email which a lawyer has advised is binding.

The Good - had a visit from Steve (code named - as 'he who actually has a fu cking clue about bikes) which has given me great hope that the W650 project may actually have more than a 5% chance of succeeding it had whilst I was wrecking things. God forbid - maybe even a ride in summer 2011....

40 odd days to Motogp, still haven't been for a ride but i reckon I'll tax the bike at the end of the month and get the TL out and about.

hope all well at your end of the swamp.