Said clot has now backed behind his keyboard, is not accepting phone calls and does not want to talk to me any more, because I am not positive and he does not like what I'm telling him. The guy is 60, normally OK, if a bit emotional, but now totally "diva".

He sent me a Dutch English translation joke a couple weeks ago, and I get there are cultural differences, but folding your arms, backing away and taking the ball home isn't something I've encountered since I was 7. If ever. This is an approach to project management (and adulthood) that i've not experienced before.


I am sure he is under extreme pressure (although I keep offering to help) and is venting on the easiest target (me!). I have some compassion for him, but he only has 2 days to go and I hope I never see him again. I've never felt that way about anybody before ?!!! 


Actually, no scratch that. I hope I do see him again when he's calmed down, got treatment or realised what happened to him. I really hope he doesn't continue to carry what is crushing him at the moment.

Is it still for sale?

Bike was new to me. I dismantled to repair leaking at pushrod tube seals so new tube seals and o-rings.

Does anyone know of a source for replacement brake caliper pistons for the early R65 Ate calipers.  I remember Tony Smith making his own from stainless steel so I presume Ate spares are difficult to find.

Good luck.  What kind of bags are those?  Never seen any before.