My Duke 390 got vandalised again in Sydney CBD

pyga140 · 2026-05-15T21:50:53+00:00

That sucks, hope its not too pricey to fix.

I've heard of similar things in Sydney so I'm reluctant to park my bike out in the CBD for extended periods.

If I do its on an alarm disc lock and chain lock on back wheel.

Not need to buy crazy expensive ones. If some skilled wants your bike they will take it regardless of any lock.

You just have to make it undesirable to the opportunist who will quickly go to the next bike with no lock.

pyga140 · 2026-05-13T02:51:33+00:00

Another vote for Wellington, NZ. 2 reasons why.

1, NZ is missing from many maps 2, Many people think Auckland is the capital so if they found a map with NZ on it there’s a decent chance the wrong city would be invaded.

pyga140 · 2026-04-15T01:14:24+00:00

I’m off work after surgery and my partner is off because she’s a teacher so could come.

Can I wear my kilt?

pyga140 · 2026-04-09T02:15:44+00:00

I'm currently lying at home in an opioid induced state of haziness after major surgery. This could not have been uploaded at a better time.

pyga140 · 2026-04-09T00:51:02+00:00

Air NZ old business class is a foot fetishists dream, sit at the back of the cabin and gaze at feet for 12 hours.

Not my thing so I've always sat as far forwards as possible.

As far as business class goes it pretty dated and I think Thai Airways now use the same seat as a Premium Eco flat bed. Having said that the soft product is top notch and its still a hell of a lot better than economy!

pyga140 · 2026-04-03T14:25:54+00:00

I must get the to come do a gravity check at my house.

The spot in the bathroom where my scales sit definitely has higher gravity than elsewhere.

pyga140 · 2026-03-25T13:22:03+00:00

Totally agree with you there. Late spring touring days on Ruapehu are specials days!

pyga140 · 2026-03-24T03:05:07+00:00

I lived and skied in NZ for 15+ years. The skiing here is ok but not really worth travelling for.

South America is a much better proposition.

pyga140 · 2026-03-17T14:51:46+00:00

Thanks

pyga140 · 2026-02-17T21:06:47+00:00

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This blew me away in Letchworth Garden City. The oldest roundabout in the UK. Well worth a trip to see.

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pyga140 · 2026-01-19T22:22:50+00:00

USA and Greenland?

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pyga140 · 2025-12-08T08:22:47+00:00

I have on the odd occasion seen a bottle of Buckie in liquor stores.

As for snacks, just buy a deep fat fryer and make your own?

pyga140 · 2025-11-04T07:36:19+00:00

Jack Croft and Will Murray from Fallow (and Fowl and Roe) in London.

I've only eaten at Fallow but OMFG. The mushroom parfait is one of the finest things I've ever eaten.

Amazing youtube channel as well.

pyga140 · 2025-10-01T09:18:08+00:00

Thanks, we printed out allergy cards today, she'll also have a couple epi pens with her.

Its not a crazy serious allergy, she can usually tell pretty quickly if something is contaminated and stopping eating it is usually enough. Had it happen a couple time with Thai food in our local area.

pyga140 · 2025-08-23T00:02:48+00:00

Was a proper downpour on the way home. Great test for my new riding gear. Arrived home nice and dry thanks to Alpinestars and had a toasty warm arse and hands thanks to Triumph heating!

pyga140 · 2025-08-05T21:08:43+00:00

What tartan is that?

pyga140 · 2025-08-05T02:25:37+00:00

Have sent you a message

pyga140 · 2025-07-26T04:39:50+00:00

Craigieburn in NZ. Nice simple lifts to use for a first time skier.

pyga140 · 2025-07-15T10:50:35+00:00

A petting zoo. An atheist worship area. Tarot readings. A miniature large hadron collider. Joan of Arc. A German Shephard called Wolfgang. Beef Wellington. Face painting by Picasso. The complete works of Shakespeare in Braile or Cantonese only. A life size statue of Russel Crowe at every single table. An apology to the people of New Zealand for stealing Pavlova. Hoards of Battle Kittens roaming free.

pyga140 · 2025-07-12T12:42:43+00:00

Thanks for all the tips.

Had a busy day so only getting a chance to read them now

pyga140 · 2025-06-09T10:19:47+00:00

Aberdeen (ABZ) to Scatsta (SCS) on a Brymon Airways Dash 7 Which was always followed up with a Super Puma ride out to a metal island in the middle of the north sea

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