I finally caved...

All that pressure from the Long Distance and Adventure riders finally overcame my prejudices, misgivings and sense of taste - I bought a BMW...

Panniers by Touratech...

May need an aftermarket seat for the LD stuff...

Yes, it is weird BMW face ugly...

So hopefully this one will prove to be economical and reliable...

Actually it was a pretty neat way to kill 4 hours or so on a crappy day and I just wish they made a Tenere or Connie...

And now for a brief puppy update...someone is doing a great job of converting her tucker into more dog and is also making a reasonable attempt at learning the rules of the house.  Still no sidecar on the horizon though...

Taken a split second before the paparazzi came under attack...

Yes, that is nose smudge on the camera lens...

Yamaha Paper Models

Check out the Yamaha site below with a number of paper models of their bikes that you can download, print and build.

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/realistic/index.html

I've downloaded a couple and will see how I go.

I've started with an R1 and it's not easy - I've nearly completed the front fairing - even this has taken about an hour and a half!

Check out the photo of a finished one - not sure if mine will look that good.

Give it a bash if you've got some spare time...