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Bikers Thread

jessicadazzler97 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 21:16:12 GMT

Hello! It's a beautiful day out here, anyone going for a ride, been for a ride lately, or got a bike at all?

Re: Bikers Thread

tw.au24 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 21:56:33 GMT

Are you talking bicycle, or motorcycle? I have a bicycle, my dad has a motorcycle, I ride them both from time to time. I haven't lately, trying to stay out of the sun, it's brutal.

I think it's a nice day to stay in, out of the sun, and comfortable in air condisioning. I'm getting to be spoiled that way in my old age. I'm like "go out?, what for?" Unless I have grocery shopping or laundry to do. That's the only thing that is gonna get me out and I'm considering doing that at night.

Re: Bikers Thread

opmania — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 22:01:16 GMT

Try a mobility aid thread

Walkers gophers and walking sticks lol

Re: Bikers Thread

tw.au24 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 22:21:46 GMT

Yeah that's another reason not to go out, someone stole my cane (walking stick) Can't turn my attention away from it for a second. If you see anyone walking around with an adjustable cane with blue floral print, let me know.

Re: Bikers Thread

jessicadazzler97 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:09:03 GMT

@tw.au24 wrote:
Are you talking bicycle, or motorcycle? I have a bicycle, my dad has a motorcycle, I ride them both from time to time. I haven't lately, trying to stay out of the sun, it's brutal.

I think it's a nice day to stay in, out of the sun, and comfortable in air condisioning. I'm getting to be spoiled that way in my old age. I'm like "go out?, what for?" Unless I have grocery shopping or laundry to do. That's the only thing that is gonna get me out and I'm considering doing that at night.

I meant motorcycle. I wasn't very clear on that, sorry.

Gosh, I haven't been on my push bike in ages! The handlebars always seem too low, so I look like an old woman bent over...

Re: Bikers Thread

lloydslights — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:19:48 GMT

Gravel rash from a pushbike is bad enough, and a wallaby darting out in front of a motorbike might end in more than gravel rash, too.

Other than that, enjoy the breeze through the hair- oooops, forgot about the heavy helmet that is supposed to protect from serious injury. Doesn't always totally protect, by the way.

One of those flip the coin decisions, Jess.

DEB

Re: Bikers Thread

jessicadazzler97 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:22:50 GMT

You tease 😞

😛

Re: Bikers Thread

opmania — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:28:56 GMT

When I was about your age jess

I went pillion on a kawasaki 900

From adelaide to mildura

It was awesome

Also went in a plane for the first time in my life that weekend

It was a crop duster

Great memory

Re: Bikers Thread

joz*garage — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:32:12 GMT

@jessicadazzler wrote:
@tw.au24 wrote:
Are you talking bicycle, or motorcycle? I have a bicycle, my dad has a motorcycle, I ride them both from time to time. I haven't lately, trying to stay out of the sun, it's brutal.

I think it's a nice day to stay in, out of the sun, and comfortable in air condisioning. I'm getting to be spoiled that way in my old age. I'm like "go out?, what for?" Unless I have grocery shopping or laundry to do. That's the only thing that is gonna get me out and I'm considering doing that at night.
I meant motorcycle. I wasn't very clear on that, sorry.

Gosh, I haven't been on my push bike in ages! The handlebars always seem too low, so I look like an old woman bent over...

try riding one that fits you, not hop on ol' thing.

hybrids are ok & size matters, also stem heights and handlebar styles

Re: Bikers Thread

jessicadazzler97 — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:55:34 GMT

@opmania wrote:
When I was about your age jess
I went pillion on a kawasaki 900
From adelaide to mildura

It was awesome

Also went in a plane for the first time in my life that weekend
It was a crop duster

Great memory

Sounds fantastic oppie 🙂

Re: Bikers Thread

the_hawk* — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:57:35 GMT

Yes I have one and there is nothing quite like rideing with the wind and the noise, total freedom and it makes you forget about the rest of the world.

With the exception of minor interuptions from time to time from concered people making sure we are kept safe as you can see on the left.

and here is my little bike

Re: Bikers Thread

jessicadazzler97 — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 06:47:23 GMT

Lovely bike hawk, thanks for sharing 🙂

Re: Bikers Thread

joz*garage — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 07:20:26 GMT

http://www.ebicycles.com/bicycle-tools/frame-sizer/road-bike

thank me later

Re: Bikers Thread

the_hawk* — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:19:05 GMT

@jessicadazzler wrote:
Lovely bike hawk, thanks for sharing 🙂

Thanks if your interested do a google "Boulevard C109RT"

Re: Bikers Thread

jessicadazzler97 — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:03:55 GMT

Will do 🙂

Re: Bikers Thread

jessicadazzler97 — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:22:48 GMT

Just did a quick look on google & found one I like 😛 What do you think?

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/private/SSE-AD-2001708/2010-Suzuki-Boulevard-C109RT-VLR1800T/?cr=0&psq=(((Make%3DSuzuki%26Model%3D%5BBoulevard%20C109RT%20-%20VLR1800T%5D)%26((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D))%26Service%3DBikesales)&pso=0&pss=Premium

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electric*mayhem*band — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:11:28 GMT

There Will Now Be A Brief Intermission.

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kopenhagen5 — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:14:19 GMT

Never been one for motorcycles, only bicycles including a penny farthing (ordinary or highwheel).

However a friend asked if I wanted to try his new bike (TT500), only the second time on a motorbike.

Wow, the power was scarey. I promptly gave it back for fear of destroying it.

Apparently is considered a top off road bike.

I'm looking for another penny farthing to share with local community children if anyone comes across one.

Edit - EMB, I was thinking of posting that song. Ahhh, great minds.

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the_hawk* — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:30:03 GMT

@jessicadazzler wrote:
Just did a quick look on google & found one I like 😛 What do you think?

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/private/SSE-AD-2001708/2010-Suzuki-Boulevard-C109RT-VLR1800T/?cr=0&psq=(((Make%3DSuzuki%26Model%3D%5BBoulevard%20C109RT%20-%20VLR1800T%5D)%26((((SiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20available%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BBrand%20new%20bikes%20in%20stock%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20%26%20near%20new%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20bikes%5D)%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20bikes%5D))%26Service%3DBikesales)&pso=0&pss=Premium

yep that's the critter with the screen removed, I also have the TRE but have a Power commander with the auto tune module and open exhaust (debaffled)

1st is good for 83
2nd 140
3rd xx

4th xxx

5th xxx

Re: Bikers Thread

lal-au0 — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:00:38 GMT

@the_hawk* wrote:
Yes I have one and there is nothing quite like rideing with the wind and the noise, total freedom and it makes you forget about the rest of the world.

With the exception of minor interuptions from time to time from concered people making sure we are kept safe as you can see on the left.

and here is my little bike

that's a car with 2 wheels. could you pick it up? i bet you can't cos it probably weighs more than 300 kilos.

i drove a 200 kg chopper cos i have ducks disease. i have naturally rather big muscles (peasant stock) compared to other women but i could hardly pick up the bike when i dropped it.

one should be able to pick up the bike if it drops, there is no point in having a bike you cannot pick up.

also i had a look at the performance. i had a yamaha 535. i also had a book with all the stats about the yamaha choppers. i read it. turned out my bike was the fastest cos the bigger ones are to bloody heavy to be any faster than mine. mine exceeded 180km/h on the autobahn downhill.