nip Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 VFR750 here, and also love the thing! Anyone taken any advanced training? I did for a bit until the missus's work got in the way, but I'd highly recommend it; those white knucklle\wide eyed point-and-hope corners and overtakes are now done with a beaming grin in their place...
woodham Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 an ancient nc-23 god i love that bike for a little 400 it dont half go some
Andrew_C Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 Moto Guzzi Breva 750. Rode 250s as a kid, never took a test. Did a Direct Access last summer, worth every penny of my father's money... He said "What do you want for 50th birthday?" He only paid for the lessons & tests, the bike is my own money. I'm avoiding the rain, as I did the wet & cold stuff 30 years ago, and my new lady has "views" on bikes. She was a nurse and did A&E stuff.
Oaktech Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 I ride a classic.....a Honda CB250n Superdream, my first bike as it fits my restriction nicely and solidly built. When my restriction ends I'm thinking of getting a BMW F650GS... S'what I started on... I racked up about 40k on it in 2 years. I'm still promising myself the f650... I had a moment a couple of years ago when i could buy an f650, or buy a classic, i bought the classic as i had a working daily ride, I bought a 68 BSA B25. I wish i hadn't done, as in 3 years I've spent a grand on it and ridden it once. My daily ride, a Honda Brosm is now waiting for a top end rebuild as it's blowing blue smoke!
pking Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 I have a wet bum. My leathers must have a hole in them somewhere. XD
winng Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 Riding in on my newly acquired ZZR1100D as my Fazer 600 has recently acquired a nail! Upon further inspection the tyre is worn anyway so time for a new one to fitted. Anyone fancy buying my 2001 1200 Bandit? It's listed on Piston Heads Suzuki : 2001 GSF1200S Bandit for sale
winng Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 I have a wet bum. My leathers must have a hole in them somewhere. XD Or maybe they are not quite as waterproof as my textiles lol
edie209 Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 I have an old Rigid frame Sportster its just about to be unwrapped its crate after bringing it back from Oz. I love riding but to be honest I do ride less and less these days. I worked for GT Motorcycles for the first 7 years of my working life. Up to about 1997 I had rode most bike available except a few Italian beauts and I think my favorite has to be the Kawasaki KH400 I know strange choice but the sound of the bike was special especially with Allspeeds.
Andrew_C Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 I never found ANYTHING was truly waterproof against the puddle on the seat soaking through the gusset.
Dins Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 I bought myself a new toy at the weekend... 2001 Blue/Silver Hayabusa Its getting delivered a week tomorrow. I really cant wait!
SteveT Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 (edited) ..... and I'm dreaming, but saving my pennies for: Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd: Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer They're running one in the IOM TTs this year. (Race Spec obviously) Edited April 25, 2012 by SteveT
edie209 Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 That is sooo sexy............. BTW have you watched Cafe Racer on Discovery
SteveT Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 and the latest models come in Black ........ and I mean BLACK ...
silver_uk Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 Thought my distance was mad at 50 miles round trip, but 90.... I use a CBR600FS in North Yorkshire all year except in the snow and ice and thats deadly round here :-) Summer and biking makes traveling fun. Ride safe guys and girls
Pete10141748 Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 I recently started out my bike journey on Yamaha YBR125. Crappy weather combined with not much confidence on the roads yet means I've negelected it over the last few months Hoping for good weather soon to get out there again.
edie209 Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 I recently started out my bike journey on Yamaha YBR125. Crappy weather combined with not much confidence on the roads yet means I've negelected it over the last few months Hoping for good weather soon to get out there again. I remember my FS1E days could have very easily given up at that point.
Pyroman Posted April 25, 2012 Author Posted April 25, 2012 I recently started out my bike journey on Yamaha YBR125. Crappy weather combined with not much confidence on the roads yet means I've negelected it over the last few months Hoping for good weather soon to get out there again. Same here, the rain's putting me off as my bike is stored a mile away from home so it's just far easier to drive to work than go and pick the bike up, change into leathers and go to work. I did go into the garage the other day though for something unrelated and my poor bike looks so neglected! Come on sunshine!!!
mattx Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 Ride safe. If you are unsure, ask Mattx You will be pleased to hear I will be off the road soon for a while - off to Germany soon and then NY for work, when I get back I'm having another op on my arm so won't be riding for at least a week. So all you folk around West London will be safe from Friday for at least 3 weeks.....
FragglePete Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 VFR750 here, and also love the thing! Anyone taken any advanced training? I did for a bit until the missus's work got in the way, but I'd highly recommend it; those white knucklle\wide eyed point-and-hope corners and overtakes are now done with a beaming grin in their place... I miss my '96 VFR750FT sooo much! Had that bike for 9 years before I sold it a couple of years ago. Just so sublime. Best. Bike. Ever.! Pete
Oaktech Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 If anyone here wants an MOT'd 02 plate VFR800 vtec with ohlins shocks, a power commander and a bagster seat for about £2500 ono let me know as i have one in my garage!
silver_uk Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 Looks like we need to arrange some kind of Edugeek bike rally
Robz Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 Looks like we need to arrange some kind of Edugeek bike rally We'd need either a big pub or a tanker
FragglePete Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 Looks like we need to arrange some kind of Edugeek bike rally Gets my vote! Pete
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