Sweeney367 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Dragged the bike out of the shed for a blast down the A roads today before she's put away for winter.. Just wondering if there's any other bikers on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Used to have a VFR750 RC30 rep a few years back. Cracking bike. Broke my back a few years ago so had to knock it on the head :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I had a lot of bikes - started off with 2-strokes progressd through RDs, LCs etc mostly cheap old bangers,(scores of Hondas & Yamahas that i "did up") rescued one as a basket case for £100 and actually built it into a running bike - it was like a jigsaw puzzle without a picture - had a jam-jar of bits left over - no idea what those bits did!) bought progressively more powerful/ faster bikes, untill i was going very fast to feel the same sensation of speed as before, (on track- obviously!) - often find it amusing that some people think they are going fast in their heavy, underpowered cars A mate had a car pull out in front of him - he spent a lot of time in hospital and then in frames/ crutches etc and years later he is still not right - i was lucky and quit when i was ahead Can cost as much to run/ insure a sports/ tourer bike as a hot hatch or similar Learnt to build engines in the shed, started tuning bikes for me & my mates, 2-strokes, then 4-strokes etc eventually mushroomed into building racing engines, which progressed onto 4 wheels prepping/ tuning and eventually as a race engineer in a a single seater formula Its been a long time since i was last on a bike and if i see one on the road i often feel the rider looks exposed/ fragile especially if they don't use their speed/ power to keep them out of trouble or allow cars to get too close, etc Starting on bikes certainly helped develop a healthy/ desirable mistrust/ paranoia of other road users and why i feel i need power/ acceleration to keep me out of trouble and thats probably why ive not had an accident in 8 years (touch wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldoo Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I started riding track when I was about 12 - stopped at about 16 though but this summer I passed my road test and will be getting a bike next year - probably a SV650 - but a silly/cool side of me kind of wants a triumph thruxton!! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mount66 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Yep, another biker here. Only passed my test in 2009, so wife reckons it was my midlife crisis. I currently ride a Suzuki GSFX 650 on a 11 plate from new, prior to that it had an '07 GSF650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeney367 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Sweet (: I'm only 19 and even with direct access I'm restricted to 47bhp for 2 years.. So I figured if I can't go fast, I'll look cool as fook (; This is my 1990 535 Yamaha! Straight through slash back pipes.. She's an absolute beast to ride, always turning heads! And setting he off car alarm off (; Any pics of your bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mount66 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I'll try uploading one when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mount66 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 These new bike license are a real downer for new riders these days, but it does make sense if it's saving lives. Back in the day it only consisted of a spin around the block, both clockwise and anticlockwise, couple of questions and passed, allowing you to get your butt on anything that you desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeney367 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 These new bike license are a real downer for new riders these days, but it does make sense if it's saving lives. Back in the day it only consisted of a spin around the block, both clockwise and anticlockwise, couple of questions and passed, allowing you to get your butt on anything that you desired. The changes do suck, if I hadn't paid extra for direct access I'd be stuck on a 125 for 2 years! But to be honest, 47bhp is more than powerfull enough for new riders so I can't see too many dramas.. I'd rather wait 2 years than become a statistic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduke Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 i had a bike for about 3 months got rid because everyone was trying to kill me! Sent from my crapphone using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mount66 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 My baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Used to do a bit of biking. Had around 10 bikes over the years but not in the last 20 years since I was married. The Missus wont let me get one. Gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeney367 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 GSXF650.jpg My baby That a GSXF? one is on my short list for new bikes next year.. What are they like on long runs? I commute 120 miles twice a week so need something comfty lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mount66 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I find it a great bike, looks sporty but has the touring more upright riding position. I have to admit it is not my main mode of transport, it's basically my fun ride for the weekends when the weather is nice. I have done a few 300 mile rides and was pleasantly surprised at how I felt after getting home at the end of the day, but then everybody is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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