Pops Garage
@popsgarage.bsky.social
Old biker, not a bold biker. IAM Roadsmart and training to be a National Observer. Interested in history, photography and bacon sandwiches.
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Pops Garage
@popsgarage.bsky.social
· Apr 17
I used to have this account on Twitter but apparently it's now a porn bot.
No politics please. I'm here for a laugh.
No politics please. I'm here for a laugh.
Anyone fancy riding on marbles?
June 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Anyone fancy riding on marbles?
I. Must. NOT. Buy. Another. Bike
June 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I. Must. NOT. Buy. Another. Bike
The places you find
June 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The places you find
I'm just back from a lovely ride out, exploring a few new roads. I made a point to go past the poppy field after stealing the idea from @valheru.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I'm just back from a lovely ride out, exploring a few new roads. I made a point to go past the poppy field after stealing the idea from @valheru.bsky.social
Today's distraction. No wind protection so I'm never likely to buy one, but so much fun to ride. Responsive, surprisingly comfortable, handles well. So much fun to ride.
June 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today's distraction. No wind protection so I'm never likely to buy one, but so much fun to ride. Responsive, surprisingly comfortable, handles well. So much fun to ride.
A bit late but I took a few photos at Snetterton last weekend
May 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A bit late but I took a few photos at Snetterton last weekend
So many bikes out on the B660 this morning. What do you think you're all doing on my private racetrack 😂
May 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
So many bikes out on the B660 this morning. What do you think you're all doing on my private racetrack 😂
1984 Honda VF400FD. I used to ride it up until Covid and then stopped. Decision for '25, do I restore it and ride it, or sell it and get garage space back?
It's great fun to ride, but so are other things.
It's great fun to ride, but so are other things.
April 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
1984 Honda VF400FD. I used to ride it up until Covid and then stopped. Decision for '25, do I restore it and ride it, or sell it and get garage space back?
It's great fun to ride, but so are other things.
It's great fun to ride, but so are other things.
MV Augusta Turismo Veloce. I considered adding it to my shortlist but decided against as there's a new model next year with the motor from the Enduro. Still might take the Enduro Veloce for a spin though.
April 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
MV Augusta Turismo Veloce. I considered adding it to my shortlist but decided against as there's a new model next year with the motor from the Enduro. Still might take the Enduro Veloce for a spin though.
So first ride over as an Observer to a new member. My plan, my route, my assessment. No-one died so taking that as a win.
#IAMRoadsmart
#Motosky
#IAMRoadsmart
#Motosky
April 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
So first ride over as an Observer to a new member. My plan, my route, my assessment. No-one died so taking that as a win.
#IAMRoadsmart
#Motosky
#IAMRoadsmart
#Motosky
I'm boosting this to boost this charity.
mhmotorbike.com
mhmotorbike.com
April 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I'm boosting this to boost this charity.
mhmotorbike.com
mhmotorbike.com
I've got my first ride out today as an IAM Observer to a new Associate. Time to get in the zone.
April 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I've got my first ride out today as an IAM Observer to a new Associate. Time to get in the zone.
Latest bike to try. BMW F900XR. Sportier version of my 750GS so it's very familiar to me. Nice, I liked it and was surprised how feisty it was. Comfortable apart from a seat carved from solid teak. Pretty rapid too and nice and nimble.
April 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Latest bike to try. BMW F900XR. Sportier version of my 750GS so it's very familiar to me. Nice, I liked it and was surprised how feisty it was. Comfortable apart from a seat carved from solid teak. Pretty rapid too and nice and nimble.
Lovely day for it today. I spent the whole afternoon feeling paranoid that someone was going to pull out in front of me, which stood me in good stead when the DPD driver did 🙄
April 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Lovely day for it today. I spent the whole afternoon feeling paranoid that someone was going to pull out in front of me, which stood me in good stead when the DPD driver did 🙄
Sadly a teenage boy from my village has gone missing. Let's hope he's home and safe soon.
A part of the search is being carried out by a volunteer Search and Rescue charity. So much of the UK infrastructure happens through charity.
Anyway, I'm joining.
A part of the search is being carried out by a volunteer Search and Rescue charity. So much of the UK infrastructure happens through charity.
Anyway, I'm joining.
April 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Sadly a teenage boy from my village has gone missing. Let's hope he's home and safe soon.
A part of the search is being carried out by a volunteer Search and Rescue charity. So much of the UK infrastructure happens through charity.
Anyway, I'm joining.
A part of the search is being carried out by a volunteer Search and Rescue charity. So much of the UK infrastructure happens through charity.
Anyway, I'm joining.
Ducati Multistrada V2. Rode it, loved it, want it! It's been on a diet and it shows. That and 30hp more than my current bike make this a likely choice for my next bike. Performance was good with a nice flat delivery. Nimble handling and good weather protection.
April 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Ducati Multistrada V2. Rode it, loved it, want it! It's been on a diet and it shows. That and 30hp more than my current bike make this a likely choice for my next bike. Performance was good with a nice flat delivery. Nimble handling and good weather protection.
Apparently this sign means "shortcut to the front door" or "I've only stopped to look at my phone."
April 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Apparently this sign means "shortcut to the front door" or "I've only stopped to look at my phone."
Here's a good example of the artificial nature of The Fens. Crowland in South Lincs has a three span bridge from when it crossed a river junction. Now it's on the high street. The statue was probably taken from the nearby Abbey.
April 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Here's a good example of the artificial nature of The Fens. Crowland in South Lincs has a three span bridge from when it crossed a river junction. Now it's on the high street. The statue was probably taken from the nearby Abbey.
I'm hoping to get a new bike this summer but is anything as good as my trusty F750GS? I've had it for nearly five years now and it's been the perfect all rounder.
April 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I'm hoping to get a new bike this summer but is anything as good as my trusty F750GS? I've had it for nearly five years now and it's been the perfect all rounder.
I took this little beauty for a test ride. My favourite looking production bike, they look gorgeous and the motor is a peach.
Unfortunately not as nimble as my beemer, the screen is hard to read and my spine didn't like it. Crap, I need a new plan
Unfortunately not as nimble as my beemer, the screen is hard to read and my spine didn't like it. Crap, I need a new plan
April 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I took this little beauty for a test ride. My favourite looking production bike, they look gorgeous and the motor is a peach.
Unfortunately not as nimble as my beemer, the screen is hard to read and my spine didn't like it. Crap, I need a new plan
Unfortunately not as nimble as my beemer, the screen is hard to read and my spine didn't like it. Crap, I need a new plan
I used to have this account on Twitter but apparently it's now a porn bot.
No politics please. I'm here for a laugh.
No politics please. I'm here for a laugh.
April 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I used to have this account on Twitter but apparently it's now a porn bot.
No politics please. I'm here for a laugh.
No politics please. I'm here for a laugh.