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| nightshaddow |
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R.I.P.  ____________________ "WHAT DO YOU MEAN 100 MPH THATS IMPOSSIBLE Its chinese OFFICER."
Current rides CB 125 TDE(the next project) NS125RK ( now on the road ) CB125TDC (soon to be project 17) melody ( the nephews ) |
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| Rogerborg |
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Crikey. When I saw where they were doing the launch, I did actually think "Isn't that a bit risky?"
I never imagined this though.
Didn't read a lot of his stuff, but he didn't seem like a twat. I guess that's a RIP from me. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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| P.addy |
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It is a shame, but it is a risky business.
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| sidewinder |
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 sidewinder World Chat Champion

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R.I.P
Such a shame loved reading his stuff  ____________________ "Nitrous is like a cheap hooker, you want to hit it but are scared of the consequences |
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| thepuma |
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RIP....
Makes you wonder what did actually happen. ____________________ YBR125 (SOLD) - CBR250R(SOLD) - CBR650F(SOLD) Current - Street Triple
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| Rogerborg |
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I'm just reading his articles now on www.ashonbikes.com.
Well, damn. The reviews are crammed with detail, the guy clearly knew his stuff and cared about his subject.
Seemed decent too, following up and engaging very reasonably in the comments.
Some absolutely bang on opinion/editorials.
I wish I'd discovered him sooner. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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| Rigga |
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| Moo. |
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RIP sad to see such a prominent figure go. Do hope they release the details, does get you curious! ____________________ A2 Passed 18/6/10 |
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| Valentino Mossy |
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| Rogerborg wrote: | I'm just reading his articles now on www.ashonbikes.com.
Well, damn. The reviews are crammed with detail, the guy clearly knew his stuff and cared about his subject.
Seemed decent too, following up and engaging very reasonably in the comments.
Some absolutely bang on opinion/editorials.
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I joined shortly after getting the duke when a friend from fb told me about the site. I mainly lurk and not post.
But my first few posts about the duke, he answered and then went out of his way to find the original test reports about the 916's from his own collection of tests he did....
Top bloke and very informative !
Rip Kev. ____________________ Ducati 916,white framed corse replica https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=239309
Ducati 160 monza jnr soon to be cafe racer
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| Ed Case |
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Shame, I used to read his 'bit' in the Telegraph motoring supplement on a saturday. Knowledgeable, direct, trustworthy, and believeable.............RIP good man.  |
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| Rigga |
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Top job now available - get your BCF CVs in quick
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| Rogerborg |
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 Rogerborg nimbA

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| Rigga wrote: | | Rogerborg wrote: | Crikey. When I saw where they were doing the launch, I did actually think "Isn't that a bit risky?" |
Why? What were they doing? |
Launching the new R1200GS in the psuedo-sticks in South Africa.
I was thinking more of the risk of the bikes breaking down, but it's hardly the safest country to hoon around in, even - or perhaps especially - in a group.
| Un-named UK journo wrote: | I've been getting more than a little spooked lately at press intros. Or should I say "the journalist GP". I've been at a point of not wanting to click into the mode needed to run with the pack. It's been invading my confidence and I've spent a lot of days thinking "I don't want to ride this fast on a public road anymore" |
Source: Advrider, a sad thread where an advrider bloke was absolutely stoked to be invited out to the launch to give a 'regular rider' as well as a journo view. He was warned by BMW to not try to keep up with the pros.  ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 13 years, 256 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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