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    The Thrill and the Joy

    A musing inspired by something BigDave said:

    The thrill:

    A long long time ago in a place far away, I was travelling down a big empty Roman road, on board the mighty FJ1200, laden to the gunnels with the bride and touring luggage.
    In my mirror I could see a headlight coming up fast, followed by a cloud of blue and white smoke, a sure sign I was being hunted down by a two stroke of some design. As he drew closer I could see that he was two up and both riders were prone so on a whim I lay on the tank and the bride followed suit, exceptional pillion that she is.
    We played for a while side by side, pretending that we too were on the limit, the smokers pilot and pillion both looking my way, laughing and a gesturing, slowly the Rg250 (for that's what it was) pulled a wheel or so ahead and the kid flicked me the fingers, for in his world he was owning a bike four times the capacity of his own and bloody well enjoying it.
    I drew level once more as he lay flatter and wrung the life out of the throttle, his little motor screamed in pain as I sat up behind the protection of my big fairing and gestured towards the finger and thumb that rested gently on my throttle.
    His eyes widened and the smile abated as he tried to figure out what I was doing as I gently twisted the throttle about, ooh, half an inch or so.
    In the blink of an eye the old Fj squatted a little,the front end stood tall and proud, the well defined trees turned to a greenish blur and the horizon was reeled in faster than than my mind could cope with.
    The Rg's light was just a pin prick away in the distance now, both riders had sat up and given up, for today they messed with an FJ on song and on fire.

    What's that officer? was I bad? yes, yes I was. Would I do it again? No, Never, did it feel good? you fugkin betcha!

    Judging me yet?

    The Joy:

    Open up the garage door nice and early like, thumb the starter and listen as the engine beats beneath you. Head out on the dry roads as the sun warms your back, feel the heart of your bike thud away as the miles drift on by. Speed limits? I doubt I'll see one today, no need, I am at one with my ride, the trees have chisel sharp edges, the sun glistens on the sea and the smell, oh the smell of the road, the rubber, the blossom, the smell of pure unadulterated freedom that is mine and mine alone. I shall go where I want and I shall stop where I want, pass me by you speedsters three I don't care it's just the bike and me, man and machine in the zone, godzone to be persact, the world can wait on me for a change.

    What's that Officer? was I bad, nope. Would I do it again? in a heart beat, Did it feel good? you fuggin betcha!

    Do I have a point? well yeah I do, I guess. Anyone riding a bike is getting their jollies, each in there own way, I don't give a flying fuck what you ride and I don't stand in judgment if you ride like a nanna or faster than me. If you see me on a group ride I'll be in the middle or out back, once in a while I'll maybe take the front and get us all lost, don't worry I won't be there long. I'm just me, having a ball on the road no matter what zone I'm in, just like you.
    I ride as safe as I can and as slow as I want to, if you don't endanger anyone else your all right by me, live and let live I say, stop slaggin each others choices off and suck the life in while you still can.

    Enjoy and be safe whoever you are and whatever you ride.
    Oh bugger

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    Gold mate. Pure gold.

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    Bonza mate. By the sound of it I bet ya ride a GSX1400
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    That is perfect!!!!!

    You my mate just put us all in check!
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    Today I went for my first ride in about 20 years, just bought V Star to do my 250 time on, you summed it up well, bottle of red to-night, heaven as we know it Brucie Back road out to the coast very windy very few cages, is the first one the best hope not

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    Good shit marty, a very enjoyable rant ...

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    I have found my new prophet

    Dude, i'll follow ya to the gates of hell on a bad day, and piss on the devils doorstep with ya!

    Your my kinda bike owner bro-

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    Quote Originally Posted by StoneY View Post
    I have found my new prophet

    Dude, i'll follow ya to the gates of hell on a bad day, and piss on the devils doorstep with ya!

    Your my kinda bike owner bro-
    Bloody agree as well,and you are having issues with immigration.
    It's all about the ride,not how quick to first stop,how fast around the corners did you go,not how many times did you cross the lines.And looking after each other,respecting each persons abilities.

    Another way of thinking,some guys can ride quickly and safely,others crash and wonder why.Some slow down after a bin,others don't get the chance.

    I have no worries about being slower,cautious as usually am 2 up,and learning each time I venture out.I may not be at the front and getting lost,but by the same token let me loose with a highly strung racehorse on raceday and I can control it,each has their own field of excellence.
    Hello officer put it on my tab

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    Quote Originally Posted by KiwiRat View Post
    Gold mate. Pure gold.
    Thank you mate

    Quote Originally Posted by beyond View Post
    Bonza mate. By the sound of it I bet ya ride a GSX1400
    You know it Paul, the thrill and the joy

    Quote Originally Posted by kneescraper View Post
    That is perfect!!!!!

    You my mate just put us all in check!
    I doubt it will have any effect on the knockers of others but thank you mate.

    Quote Originally Posted by phill-k View Post
    Today I went for my first ride in about 20 years, just bought V Star to do my 250 time on, you summed it up well, bottle of red to-night, heaven as we know it Brucie Back road out to the coast very windy very few cages, is the first one the best hope not
    Nah, loads of fun to come yet mate, ride your own ride, be safe and enjoy.

    Quote Originally Posted by modboy View Post
    Good shit marty, a very enjoyable rant ...
    Cheers mate, it was a rant wasn't it, I just get a bit cheesed by peeps slagging each other off all the time, more riding less bitching and we'll all be sweet, roll on spring.

    Quote Originally Posted by StoneY View Post
    I have found my new prophet

    Dude, i'll follow ya to the gates of hell on a bad day, and piss on the devils doorstep with ya!

    Your my kinda bike owner bro-
    What a farkin awesome turn of phrase dude, I don't deserve the praise but I'd sure like to have ya by my side when we piss on the bastard

    Quote Originally Posted by ynot slow View Post
    Bloody agree as well,and you are having issues with immigration.
    It's all about the ride,not how quick to first stop,how fast around the corners did you go,not how many times did you cross the lines.And looking after each other,respecting each persons abilities.

    Another way of thinking,some guys can ride quickly and safely,others crash and wonder why.Some slow down after a bin,others don't get the chance.

    I have no worries about being slower,cautious as usually am 2 up,and learning each time I venture out.I may not be at the front and getting lost,but by the same token let me loose with a highly strung racehorse on raceday and I can control it,each has their own field of excellence.
    We are all different for sure Tony, take pleasure from it whatever and however you ride, we all get something from it, why would we bother if we didn't. I can see the fun Mr R1 gets from carving corners as if on rails, and I can see the pleasure some one gets from pootling along on a Royal Enfield in the breeze, respect to them both and all the guys in between says I.

    Cheers all.
    Oh bugger

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    Well played sir, well played
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    'Tis a tale told straight from the heart,
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    What an awesome read Mr Martybabe! Gave me the goosebumps and a smile on my dial!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by martybabe View Post

    We are all different for sure Tony, take pleasure from it whatever and however you ride, we all get something from it, why would we bother if we didn't. I can see the fun Mr R1 gets from carving corners as if on rails, and I can see the pleasure some one gets from pootling along on a Royal Enfield in the breeze, respect to them both and all the guys in between says I.

    Cheers all.
    Hehe but we own big bloody suzuki beasts not that condusive to hooning,well maybe not lol.Yep I like most bike models,give the piss on some,but hell any bike rider enjoying their ride is what it's all about,whether they hoon or pootle.
    Hello officer put it on my tab

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    Damn but it's Friday, wet and wet forecast for the weekend - that just makes me want to get out on the road right now.

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    Jeez I wish there was more riders around with your tude there MB.
    My take is "I've met many a wanker on a harley and many good guys on hondas".
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