Been a while so here is an update.
Been riding to and from work on the black top, popping the occasional mono.
Been riding a few dirt roads and some tracks but not enough for my liking.
Lost the front end on a single track on a slimy almost dried up muddy puddle and popped the side stand spring off. Found it and used my incredible one arm strenth to reafix it while holding the bike up with the other.
Got a mate to weld the spring loop back on.
Been riding with a guy who has a DR650. Fun rides.
Rode through a water course, fun, fell off riding up the next grassy embankment (twice) bent the rear brake leaver. Not fun.
Got bogged in mud and sand the other day, so did my DR mate so no coudos lost.
Bought some FORMA Adventure boots, Mmmmmmmm, warm legs and feet.
Just dropped $$$ on OTR.
On there way are:- Crash bars, centre stand, high front guard and water pump protector.
The high front guard is in anticipation of my next tyre change.
Did a 535 km road ride today, got overtaken by a CB750 going into a right hand sweeper and then again by the same DH750 just after it.
Poor fool didnt know how to go around corners so i gave him a lesson, dont care if he learnt anything but it made me feel really really good.
Thats enough, more Sapporo please.
edit: got to get a new clutch leaver still.