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This month Aug 2011

As you might be aware, my bike got stolen, ain't gonna into detail about it here. I can say the insurance has paid enough to replace the vtr1000 with a standard one of the same year. I'm still looking for a replacement bike, not thinking about a VTR this time. Looking at streight fours (Hi Dave - I ain't forgot you) I've got my eye on either Triumph of Honda Super Blackbirds (Hi Dave again.). I'll cheer up as soon as I'\m back on the road. Then I'll get back to working on the web site again.
Have fun you lot
03-08-11

Don't think I got enough cash for the Bulldog bash, but never mind. Should have a bike in about 4 hours That will cheer me up a bit. Then I'll probably get back to work on the updates. Was down to 70,000 hits last month, which is about 10,000 less than usual. Those three weeks without wheels have made a lot of difference, that was 3 venues I missed.
11-08-2011

Back on the road today Bought this this CBR RR 900 with 14,000 miles on the clock (genuine, ex owner was RAF hardley home to play with it. Taking time was the brake disc (rotor to you yanks). No ridge on edge on it. It's alarmed/datatagged etc. I love it, but my body doesn't. I might have to sell it again (gutted).
Still at least it's cheered me up and I can now get around to the cafe etc. Still in too much pain to ride too far though, but at least I can still get my leg over (the bike) Oh and she let me down today.... loss of power to fire her up (will change the name to bust 'cos I like them, well it's either that or add the name bitch infront of the buster sticker).... needs new reg rec (less than 100 quid.... profit estimated @ 500quid for hours tinkering and plenty of fun before I have to say goodbye to her.
13-08-2011

Reg Rec on order from wemoto.com, should be before 12noon Monday, instead of just sitting here, bored I joined the fireblades.org forum, not a bad site. Also found a Brit site, honda-fireblades.co.uk/ loads of info on my model. Looking, around at prices, I'll not make 500, but will make a little.
15-08-2011

Got to the H cafe for the Monday meet (although I had to recharge the blades battery Sunday). I'm working on the photo's for the rest of today. I think I've just enough to put up a reasonable page for the H cafe for this year (although I missed a few meets & had usless camera for some others).
Parts turned up Tuesday, bit slower than the past but fast enough. I fitted it, then tested the stator with a multi meter. If I read it right, there are no problems with it. I went out on her for a short trips, light on used the alarm everytime I parked up, basicly anything I could eelectrical to see if she'd lose power again. Parked her up (again fully alarmed) for the night. Hade a big on my face when she fired up 1st time this morning. went far a little spin today too. Now sitting here with a big grin on my face. Time to get on with things..... already updated my blades page.
17-08-2011

Done the first 7 pages for this years H cafe, more to bome tomorrow.
Unfortunatly I missed the Brackley festival of motorcycles for several reason, I checked my link to them last month, but the link was dead. So I didn't plan for it thinking it had been cancled. By the time anyone mentioned it to me it was 4:30pm at the H cafe today, basicly too late. I'm not too bothered, spent my time on the blade and at the cafe. Oh and if your into stunt riding, check this ste, loads of vids and info: http://stuntride.com/
21-08-2011

Done this weeks stuff from the H-Cafe. I'm looking forward to the Show on Sunday 28th there
I've tarted doing the Northern Ireland directory after a long delay. at last County Antrim is done. Any one who has a bike business there who I missed will have to e mail me.
25/08/2011

I've not been keeping up with this page much (check Si Dogdragon at facebook or follow the site on facebook Dogdragons.com) I've been keeping up with the updated on the dealers & accessories (England, Scotland & Wales) & I've added a few more photo's (nearly got 10,000 of my own & about 20 from others). I'm still working through the 350 I took at the Footman James Vintage & Classic motor show). I hope to publish those before the end of this week (as I want to get to the NEC "bike live" show this weekend)
I've not quit, I'm just taking it easy. Lets face it when you've been at the same job for 13yrs, you can get a bit bored with it. Oh & there are a few photo's from Hex rally (Caldarium MCC) on my does (or did) page too including about 13 photo's of the jet trike
(you never know I might even update my hits from my index page too)
21/11/2011

Si (owner, and builder of this site)

Bikes I've owned and maintained since 1980
(no, I don't still have them all)
AJS 350 Model 16 (1959)
Honda CB100n
Honda CB 125t
Honda CD1Honda CB 125s
Honda CD 175 (cost me a tenner)
Honda CB 550/four (2 K3s & 1 F2)
Honda 750/four
Honda 750 four Stage 2 kit 860cc bore (chopped)
Honda 750/four, full Yoshi kit
Honda VFR750 (two of those)
Suzuki GT 250 (three of those)
Suzuki GT 380
Suzuki GN 400 (customized)
Yamaha RX125
Yamaha XS 250 (two of those)
Yamaha XS 650, bored 887 (chopped)
Yamaha XJ600s (diversion/Seca II)
Kawasaki AR80 (don't even ask)
Kawasaki GPZ 1000RX (first of the ZX10s)
Honda VTR1000 Firestorm

My new ride
Honda CBR RR N 900 Firblade (early 1993)

Click on photo for more info

Think there are a few I missed too like a VW trike the Guiller a Bombadier 250 off road bike, a Yamaha 400 Genesis, and a Francis Barnett too, but those I don't count as I never got them on the road

I got a chance to check the site using a 54" screen. I like what I saw.

I just hope you lot remember to scroll down,
that is 1 of 10 photo's on the tribsa page

This goes out for ALL the brothers & sisters we have lost

I saw you,
hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn't see me,
put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you,
pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But, you didn't see me,
playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you,
change your mind about going into the restaurant.
>But, you didn't see me,
when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you,
stare at my long hair.
But, you didn't see me,
and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you,
roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.
But, you didn't see me,
and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had
none.

I saw you,
look in fright at my tattoos.
But, you didn't see me,
cry as my children were born and have their names written over and
in my
heart.

I saw you,
change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn't see me,
going home to be with my family.

I saw you,
complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But, you didn't see me,
when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you,
yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn't see me,
pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you,
reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But, you didn't see me,
squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you,
race down the road in the rain.
But, you didn't see me,
get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his
date.

I saw you,
run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But, you didn't see me,
trying to turn right.

I saw you,
cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn't see me,
leave the road.

I saw you,
waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But, you didn't see me.
I wasn't there.

I saw you,
go home to your family.
But, you didn't see me.
Because, I died that day you cut me off.

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I've checked all those they have listed,
My site beats them all (I'm surprised)