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Well, I can dream about it…

August 17, 2014 by pillionpassionista Leave a Comment

winding road through spectacular scenery

It’s been wet all weekend. Good news for the farmers. Not so good for riders… I’d be quite happy if we had a long El Nino weather pattern (sorry farmers), but the forecasters are saying it looks like it might not stick around. Meanwhile, the new K1300S is sitting neglected in the garage. As it… [Read More]

Filed Under: No ride Tagged With: motivation, travel, winter

Kabuto through the ages

August 9, 2014 by pillionpassionista Leave a Comment

japanese samurai outfit with moustache

We spent this weekend in Melbourne. Unfortunately that meant missing a gorgeous weekend in Sydney, with 21C and sunshine. It would have been ideal for riding… Melbourne in August is pretty chilly, but we had good weather really. It was at least 6 degrees cooler than Sydney, but we did see some sun, and managed… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear, No ride Tagged With: gear, Victoria

The K1300S: A Pillion’s Perspective

August 5, 2014 by pillionpassionista 2 Comments

bmw K1300S

Now that we’re back to being a one-bike household (yes, Zorro’s S1000 has been sold…) and I’ve almost forgotten how that little diamond-cut seat used to feel, it’s time to declare my verdict on the new beast. I call it a beast, because at 254 kgs, the BMW K1300S is 50 kgs heavier than the S1000. It’s… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bike gear Tagged With: BMW, gear, K1300S

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Who am I? Probably not who you imagine. Nothing like the cliched 'bikie chick', certainly.

I grew up in the middle-class leafy north shore of Sydney, worked in the corporate world for many years, and left my mid-life crisis behind me some miles back.

When I tired of playing second fiddle to my beloved partner's beloved motorbike, I decided I wanted to be a part of his weekend road trips.

Not fancying the idea of learning how to ride, I took the easy rider option and hopped on the back.

Follow along as the pillionpassionista discovers the joy of being on the back of a motorcycle, one weekend at a time.

She rides with her partner "Zorro" in Sydney, Australia - the greatest city in the world (at least when the sun is shining and the roads aren't jammed).

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