Depressing new bikes

I think you're right. I mean, the CBR125 is a classic example of what
you're talking about, at least. Looks brilliant, cheap to buy, cheap to
run, cheap to insure. OK, so it won't stir the blood like a Gixxer Thou,
but it's Europe's top-selling bike, I think. Certainly the UK's.[/QUOTE]

Problem with all the 125 race reps, is that unless your a fucking
midget, you can't ride them.

My first bike was an FZR400, purely because it was the only sportsbike
that was a sensible size that I could afford to insure.

 

I foresee an expensive 30th birthday present in February...

 

Ack ack ack ack ack

Well it's now MOT'd and at the Pixie Nest awaiting a magic carpet.

 

The Older Gentleman tossed off:

Hmm, my experience of teenagers is that they want the flashy bit, but
aren't so interested in the maintenance bit.

No, the CBR was a brand new model then.

Heh, this is true, the CBR is very well priced.



--
Dan L

1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr

BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6)
X-FOT#000
DIAABTCOD #26
BOMB#18 (slow)
OMF#11

 

ginge banged the rocks together and they said :

I have various bits of metal in the drawer that I pulled out of my leg
(literally with pliers whilst sat on the bed)

For me, they represent 5 years of my life which were hell.

I think I keep them to remind me of that time, and how it all happened.

Not that I dig them out, fondle them, think happy thoughts and put them
back away mind.

 

Ace banged the rocks together and they said :

Try moving house on a ZX10R with panniers.

 

Anyone think of a use for some bits of titanium?
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..'_/_|_\_'. Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom)
\`\ | /`/ GSX-R1000K3 (slightly broken, currently missing)
`\\ | //' BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, SKA#2, IBB#10
`\|/`
`

 

??? I can't think of many bikes that'd fit a houseload of furniture on
the back.

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..'_/_|_\_'. Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom)
\`\ | /`/ GSX-R1000K3 (slightly broken, currently missing)
`\\ | //' BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, SKA#2, IBB#10
`\|/`
`

 

Well, for a start, who here has a Blackbird?

Yes, that _is_ my Hepworth's comfy wool-blend car-coat up there on the peg.
I'll just take it down and I'll be gone.

 

Still is. There are GP250s in the Champion of Brands against litre
bikes. ....and they don't always come last.

 

(SteveH) wrote in

Just remember; pain is just weakness leaving the body. Try two hours ;-)

 

It'd be no more difficult than moving house using any bike and
panniers. I don't see the point you were making.

 

Ace banged the rocks together and they said :

Well, I'm just saying that others might not want a sporty (slightly or
extremely) bike (or car or missus or...)

 

Andy Bonwick banged the rocks together and they said :

 

Ace banged the rocks together and they said :

 

snip>

I'm only guessing but I'd suspect that a ZX10R rear subframe wouldn't
support all the crap that plod bikes need to carry. I doubt if it's
down to reliability, economy, rider enjoyment, handling speed or any
one of a lot more reasons.

I wonder how many traffic plod assigned to bike duty choose a Pan as
their road bike and how many choose sports bikes?

 

Andy Bonwick banged the rocks together and they said :

Very good point, and not one I'd thought of.

I don't think enjoyment has anything to do with it, I do think being
able to sit in the seat riding 8 hours a day, 5 days a week would mean
comfort (or ergonomics, as they don't always follow) would be high on
the list?

 

Bear banged the rocks together and they said :

<thinks>

I can think of only one explanation for your posts, above ...

... you're dating a fat chick.[/QUOTE]

<snort>

I totally don't understand your thought processes, ergo I propose to
you [1] that you, sir, have a womans brain.

Lifes never black and white


[1] FFS, no, never, not ever in that way.

 

So using a bike that's comfortable for the rider to be on all day is
the priority? It's a good job safety isn't the priority or they
wouldn't use Pans after all the fuss that's been kicked up about them.

They'd probably be ok for moving house or selling ice creams.

 

They must be USAF left-over stock.