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[Leftback]

Ten days holidays with two bikes thanks to Andy and Mucky. Now anyone would have thought that one of them (???) stayed at the stables but it soon turned out that each comes in on it's own.

The Hawk is smooth, strong and large for a 250 ccm, offering a relaxed ride. The family feels comfy and the front-riding 4 year-old thought the double instruments "cool". Helmets are a must... Bummer.

The Gizmo is tiny by comparison, need no license or helmet and after a rather humiliating starting procedure one is in for a surprise. This thing feels like a bicycle on coke! There is room (two sitting, the baba standing) for three people and after a little warm-up it flies along screaming like a chain saw!

Got stopped by the chaps in uniform three times, all on the Hawk... (They were as nice as ever, though.)

Thanks goes to the generous owners, I treated your steads well, I hope. Did you get the keys back ok as well as the little gift?

[Mucky]

Still in Blighty but glad you got the most out of it!
Cheers and see you soon!

[andyallenone]

Only just seen this mate. I think the boys in blue - or green rather only stop the Hawk to have a look at it.

I've learned that it inspires a certain amount of awe among the more mature generation of Sri Lankan men. One fellow informed me that when he was a young man, the Honda Hawk was ridden by the island's "macho men". I delighted him by letting him know it still is!

I hear you're back soon. When?