u/boylitdeguzman

I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the weekend.

I wrote this as a comment in a different post. Added this video to illustrate.

Have a happily immature weekend everyone!

Took this pic the day I got her from the dealer. Oh how time flies.

In 1980, the Yamaha Hopper was my gateway drug into my lifelong enjoyment of motorcycle riding. Even after I did the upgrade path leading to a CB750 in high school, this stayed with me all way to graduation. It's been stripped down and raced. It's been ridden to Tagaytay (yes, sans license). It's carried 2 girlfriends and a few other dates (for some reason they won't ride the bigger bikes plus the seating arrangement on this is more intimate).

I keep telling myself to restore one but also keep holding myself back knowing that the past will always be better as a rose colored memory.

What's your lifelong addiction?

Sitting at the back of a speakeasy listening to a trio belt out Song For My Father with an Aperol cocktail.

Wishing everyone a great weekend.

Cheers!

Was getting antsy being indoors for a long time.

Wasn't exactly a sunny day but dry enough to take the RC to UP for some crawling fun. Lots of folks at the site. Met some friends I hadn't seen in a while.

How was your day?

Got a Capra 1:10 and 1:18.

Had time to play with the bigger one today.

Spent last night listening to Skarlet of Put3ska belting out jazz.

After the gig, we chatted about life in the rock scene back in the late 80s to early 90s. Memories of getting stuck at Mayric's because of flooding, falling down the stairs at Red Rocks and that oh so good kabab when the owner of behrouz would cook for us at 2 in the morning.

Awesome way to start a rainy weekend.

What are you guys planning/doing?

Surfing done. Time for 10 thirsty refreshments. Cheers!

With the weather better today, did a 10km trail (sorta trail) run today to sweat out or burn up the alcohol from last night.

Recovery time from over drinking takes longer now at this age. HR was about 10bpm higher than normal all day and felt lethargic in the morning. Really had to push to get myself moving.

Sigh. Aging.

Anybody else here required to dress up and attend our wives' events and clubs?

I feel I wear suits, tuxedos and barongs more now that I'm retired than when I was working. Anybody in the same boat?

So hard to hit fitness targets with all the rainy days we've been having.

Can't ride the bicycle. So I've been walking around 20,000 steps per day at the nearest mall. Not quite as fun as cycling but gotta keep my body moving.

I hope everyone is doing well this gloomy weekend.

Woke up this morning to disappointment with the bike throwing up an error.

This set the things in motion for a free Hokkaido oyster and salmon lunch.

Service guy just told me it's may have been a simple glitch that can be corrected easily. It was and all is well.

TLDR;

Loved the livery...

ECE 22.06 certified...

Cheap...

Dunno if I'll wear them though...

Bilmola. Never heard of the brand before this year. I found the Tomica 1st about a month or so back. Today, I got the Initial D.

They're roomy but still snug. Lining feels good. A bit on the heavy side but lighter than my Arai RX7X. Airflow is ok. Both came with clear and dark smoke lenses. Fit and finish are well above their price point. While they are ECE 22.06 rated, I'm wary about the polycarbonate shell.

Still, they are pretty.

Anyone else have a Bilmola? What are your thoughts?

Awesome weather and waves... Looks like a great weekend to be at the beach...