Mick Jones

My long term loan bike courtesy of Kawasaki Chelmsford. Thanks guys - what a excellent machine.

@HysideMC Big thanks to Hyside on the sponsorship with this SX1100SE. Really is a great bike.

Generation1 - owned from new- always makes me smile.

Enjoyable, but wet day yesterday assessing at the Essex Fire Bike 'better biking' course.

A few hours of TLC this morning.

Another wet day examining for Rospa. Well done to Stephen who got awarded the gold on his 3 yearly retest.

Left the GSA at home and took my 04 Busa to conduct another Rospa test today. After 20 years of owning this bike, it still makes me smile!

The next contact is from 'Nissan Cares' 'your opinion matters', obviously not as important as providing current parts. Fuming.

Very disappointed with @NissanUK A Juke Nismo, less than 10 years old with under 50,000 miles and told by a main dealer they have discontinued making parts for the car which is then confirmed by Nissan UK who state 'we are unable to to support you further with your concerns'. Wow

Over the years I have owned many brilliant bikes. Usually, as a new one arrives another must go. 22 years ago this one arrived and whilst some have gone and others have arrived, I can't bring myself to let her go.

@bt_uk Second day taken off on scheduled appointments to upgrade. Last week was frustrating enough, but for them not to turn up for another appointment is beyond belief.

@forduk Thanks

@totaladvanced Hi Mick, Yes, the email address is UKCRC1@ford.com ^ David

@forduk Is there a email address for Ford Customer Relations Centre in the UK?

@BarnfindMCycles I had a full race model at sixteen and was going to fit pedals to crack the moped law the first year it was introduced.

Check out this cool vintage Itom 50cc competition racer restoration project! Possibly 1950s Super Sport model! Ebay ad here ow.ly/cX3T50LGaf8 #Itom more bikes at barnfindmotorcycle.com #motorbike #motorcycle #barnfind #biker #vintagebike

Wet one today, out conducting an advanced riding test for Rospa.

@photo_nc @visordown I had a 1997 RRV and the build quality impressed me too.

@visordown Recently bought a 1995 Honda ‘Blade and amazing to see how well made they are compared to most modern bikes. It’s as solid and reliable as anything.

First manufacturer you look to for a reliable motorcycle? #motorcycles

Despite being out all weathers, I'm still pleased with the condition of my 65 plate GSA. It's been a brilliant work horse.

Whilst I know some would not agree with my personal experienced of using @DriftInnovation cameras, I can only speak as I find and having been using them as a training aid for nearly a decade, they have always been brilliant.

Its that time of the year when both the GSA and Hayabusa are up for renewal. Its easier to record your occupation as 'stunt rider' rather than advanced examiner/instructor. With so many companies not able to quote at all, a big thanks again to @DevittInsurance who have sorted it.