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biker7 Crazy Courier
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Bigger bikes can get you out of trouble as well as in it. Sometimes moving quickly into a space is the safest manoeuvre. Moving up to an RR600 may be a bit shocking at first but you will very quickly get used to the power. Personally I find them like mopeds but of course everything is relative. Remember you don't have to ride a fast bike fast! But with a slower bike you don't have the option. With a hard day at work ahead, a brisk sprint through the traffic can be a tonic and set you up for the day. Safe, fast overtaking is a joy to behold to beat the rush hour at the end of a shitty day! Head down, arse up, loads of horses; what else can get the adrenaline pumping so good? Ride the biggest, focussed bike you fancy. Just don't go mad for a while. If you are more faint hearted, there is always a car, and traffic jams! Yawn! But beware, once you become a big bike freak, there is no going back! Join the men's club. Dying men rarely say, I wish I'd ridden slower bikes and had less sex! I'll be 70 soon. Speed is just as much fun as it was in my 20's but the bikes are better. Go for it. Life is short but safety fast is a doable compromise. 600RR for a first 'proper' bike - you bet!!
PS. Just two bits of advice:
1. If it's wet, take the bus. Slippery manhole covers take no prisoners!
2. Each ride, someone is out for your scalp - don't rest easy until you have met! ____________________ Swansea area
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Rogerborg nimbA
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Posted: 07:53 - 14 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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biker7 wrote: | Head down, arse up, loads of horses; |
Ste's video collection?
biker7 wrote: | But beware, once you become a big bike freak, there is no going back! |
Counter-point: I actively enjoy smaller capacity bikes for my commute that has very few overtaking opportunities. Horsepowers for courses.
biker7 wrote: | If it's wet, take the bus. |
Death first. ____________________ 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. Red Rocket
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Rogerborg nimbA
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Show doesn't imply that anyone would look. ____________________ 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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Wonko The Sane World Chat Champion
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Old Thread Alert!
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