The BMW R1200R had it's 20000km. service last week. I was in for a little surprise, R3221-70, about a R1,000-00 more than expected. The biggest surprise was four spark plugs @ R180-00 each. One consolation is that the motorcycle is going really well, feels wonderful.
We did some riding this weekend, no new roads to report, spent the majority of our time in the Franschoek and Paarl area on Saturday, such a beautiful part of the Western Cape. We also had a ride this morning, went for breakfast at La Cucina in Hout Bay, excellent, if ever in the area try them their food and the selection is really fantastic.
The bad news, I had a little side stand moment yesterday afternoon when parking my motorcycle in the garage. We parked the Bonneville and then pushed the R1200R behind it, I thought that the side stand was fully extended but must have slipped backwards as I pushed it into the garage. The good news is that I managed to get my body in the way before it hit the ground. I have got a sore back and side, small scratch on the tank for the R1200R from the Bonneville's number plate and indicator but no major damage to either motorcycle. I will visit the panel beaters to see if they can remove the scratch with rubbing compound. A lesson well learnt, never assume that the side stand is fully extended without checking to ensure.
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Clive :)
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