Go, go GT power

a small engine mechanic to ride a motor-scooter, bloody Japanese, back in the 70's when they started making reliable bikes, even the Italians had to follow, They used to pride themselves in making frustrating mechanical things that broke down on a continual basis, it was a way to seduce their girlfriends and always have an excuse for their parents, wives, bosses for not being on time, The English had the right idea they didn't follow the lame ass main stream that made reliable machinery, and were obviously not interested in sex, or selling bikes and cars, god save the queen. I blame it on Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and feminisation of the world, for setting the bench mark way to high. BASTARDS!!!! It was shortly after the Chinese implimented the one child per familly quota and threatened fines that things changed dramatically in Asia and people focused on reliability rather then sex. I am sure there is a negative fall out like the convenience of modern food, Our children now struggle to know the difference between a pear and an eggplant are overweight and think french fries are part of the daily intake of vegetables, in the not too distance futur a spark plug will only be seen in museums dispaly cases or be a trick question on quiz shows. What has become of the world???? What next???

Having been a wharf rat in a past life, I remember being mesmerized with many a sailor ( mostly British) sitting in their dinghy wrapping the rope around the throat of their beloved seagulls, with such expertise, time and time and time again...... I soon discovered why they were so good at it, I also soon found out why they were in such good shape, why their oars were always handy and well worn, The seagull was a perfect invention, with it;s small size, so easily stowed in boat lockers, too bad it hardly ever started without a lot of tinkering or inside knowledge of it;s idiosyncrasies. Again it was a ploy by British men to impress their girlfriends with their superior intelligence and a reason for being late. It was a valiant effort and some cling to the notion that it was the holy grail of engines like we kneel to ceramic statues and kiss the earth in submission to our other gods. It was due to fail thanks to girlie men, the lack of interest in sailing and Japanese reliability, and the unstoppable Tsunami wave of Feminisation were it was no longer acceptable to arrive at your keyboard with grease under your finger nails. Long live the seagull.....