Unwrapping and comparing my 'Aliexpress ' oil cooler, which arrived promptly today.

It's always a difficult task ?...

And why mom needs stronger clutch springs ????...

Call it labour of love. This is what happens when your adventures reach far beyond Starbucks.?...

The oil pressure sender (just a switch in this case), and the oil pressure relief are connected directly to the high pressure gallery from the oil pump that feeds the crankshaft. The relief valve is...

So let's head to Troyes and the lakes of the Parc de la Forêt d'Orient: Lac d'Orient (Seine reservoir), Lac d'Auzon-Temple and Lac d'Amance, which are reservoirs of the Aube, tributaries of the Seine...

Be careful of the snow that is still on the roads in places, otherwise a nice walk on very winding and rolling roads. On the way back, stop at Fabrice RIIn's Honda museum then return to the capital....

Two magnificent castles, full of history: A royal residence since Louis VI in the 12th century, Saint Germain saw the birth of 3 kings: Henry II, Charles IX and finally Louis XIV and also Marguerite...

Then cleaning the beauty, which is shining brightly again...

Newlands Valley Pass, Buttermere, Honister Pass, Borrowdale Valley, Keswick and home. Heated socks, gloves and waistcoat needed today ...

It is also international slowness day. What if we all take our time and do one thing at a time... and to ride.After all, riding for me is stopping all around and just focusing on the road....

I've got large hands so I always add these to my bikes. They lessen vibrations as well. The heated grips still work fine. The heat just takes a bit longer to reach your hands obviously....

Pesky balancer shaft seal replaced, breather hose swapped to an upgraded one with a valve in it and oil changed....

A lovely day for a ride. A quick stop at Hawkins Lookout and then down to the Webb's Creek Ferry to St Albans for a coffee at the Settlers Arms Inn, then (due to bad planning) a 20km trip along a good...

SmPro Wheels confident off road...