When is enough really enough?

**XTC** · 28th June 2005, 13:02

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

meanwhile ... I've got all the friends money can buy!

Buy me buy me!!!

**justsomeguy** · 28th June 2005, 13:13

I got a very loose/rusty nut on top of my bike - doing my best to tighten it *cough* him...... when I get that done I'll think about my bike..........

**ManDownUnder** · 28th June 2005, 13:17

Originally Posted by XTC

Buy me buy me!!!

ok dokes... and how mush for ze leddle gurl???

BWA HAHAHAHAHA!!!

Ahem I mean - sure!

**Pwalo** · 28th June 2005, 13:27

I'm with F5 Dave on this. When I have the cash it's braided brake lines, uprated brake pads, uprated suspension, and then new tyres when required.

You can have as much power as you want, or carbon add-ons, but it doesn't mean anything if you can't stop, go around corners, or get the power to the ground smoothly.

Mind you there's a nice Givi screen that I wouldn't mind adding for these cooler winter commutes.

**scumdog** · 28th June 2005, 13:29

Originally Posted by Pwalo

I'm with F5 Dave on this. When I have the cash it's braided brake lines, uprated brake pads, uprated suspension, and then new tyres when required.

You can have as much power as you want, or carbon add-ons, but it doesn't mean anything if you can't stop, go around corners, or get the power to the ground smoothly.

Mind you there's a nice Givi screen that I wouldn't mind adding for these cooler winter commutes.

She may just want to tootle along like a granny (or me!) and is quite happy with the factory power/steering/stopping?

**Ghost Lemur** · 28th June 2005, 14:02

Originally Posted by placidfemme

*is VERY gay*

The moment I read his post I was waiting for that reply.

Classy.

As for the topic. Somewhat sad that NZ doesn't have much of a Sportbike customizing scene. I don't like most of that American bling with the rediculously long wheelbases and totally unrideable. But a bit of personality put into one's machine has got to be good.

I suppose maybe it's because sportsbike riders don't plan on keeping their machines long in general, so it's not really worth doing too much to it expect for performance related mods.

**Lou Girardin** · 28th June 2005, 14:13

Too much is not nearly enough for Harley owners, bless 'em.

**placidfemme** · 28th June 2005, 14:13

Yeah... I know it looks like I'm just going for the image, but for now I am seriously happy with the power my bike puts out. Sure I'd love to brag that I rode 240kph on a lil 250... but I know I'd proberly kill myself (and/or others) even trying. I'm not willing to push myself beyond my limits, and risk everything for a number.

I'd rather have a bike that is "mine" in the sense that it's safe to ride, it's in good condition, and that I know I've put a lot of effort into it, even it's just cosmetic.

Because I don't know a lot about the mechanics of a bike (not that I'm not willing to learn because I am... and I'm trying) once I start to pick up on my mechanical skills (lol) it'll soon change to mechanical things that I want.

**Ixion** · 28th June 2005, 14:19

Originally Posted by placidfemme

Yeah... I know it looks like I'm just going for the image, but for now I am seriously happy with the power my bike puts out. Sure I'd love to brag that I rode 240kph on a lil 250... but I know I'd proberly kill myself (and/or others) even trying. I'm not willing to push myself beyond my limits, and risk everything for a number.
...

Very wise indeed. Would that more people (not just bikers) thought that way.

I am always inclined, when I hear of people spending much money on extra performance stuff, to wonder "Are your skills really so far in excess of the power you have at present , that lack of power is the ONLY obstacle to faster progress?".

The cheapest high performance add on is usually a more skilfull rider.

**Pwalo** · 28th June 2005, 14:20

Originally Posted by scumdog

She may just want to tootle along like a granny (or me!) and is quite happy with the factory power/steering/stopping?

A granny on a ZXR 250!! Now that is something I'd like to see.

Come on I'm sure you've got all the 'Screamin Eagle' bits and tassled saddlebags. And that's just for the XN85.

**placidfemme** · 28th June 2005, 14:22

Originally Posted by Pwalo

A granny on a ZXR 250!! Now that is something I'd like to see.

Come on I'm sure you've got all the 'Screamin Eagle' bits and tassled saddlebags. And that's just for the XN85.

Just for that... next time I go see my Gran I'll put my jacket on her, make her hold my helmet and sit on my bike... take a pic and there you go

**scumdog** · 28th June 2005, 14:39

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Too much is not nearly enough for Harley owners, bless 'em.

Lou (and Pwalo) you should read the book hog HOG FEVER Travels on my Harley by Richard La Plante, quite funny and goes a long way to explaining Harley ownership!!

Having said that I did NOT plaster my H-D with golden eagle emblems! (unlike this author).
And I'm not big on saddle bags pwalo so I've only got a pair of NZ made cordura items (that let all the contents get good and wet).

Saved the tassles for my jacket

**mikey** · 28th June 2005, 14:41

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Depends how ghey you are.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

it was placidchic who started the thread................

**Pwalo** · 28th June 2005, 14:45

Originally Posted by scumdog

Lou (and Pwalo) you should read the book hog HOG FEVER Travels on my Harley by Richard La Plante, quite funny and goes a long way to explaining Harley ownership!!

Having said that I did NOT plaster my H-D with golden eagle emblems! (unlike this author).
And I'm not big on saddle bags pwalo so I've only got a pair of NZ made cordura items (that let all the contents get good and wet).

Saved the tassles for my jacket

Good on you mate. If you can't needle the Harley boys what's left in life!!

PS Are you really serious about the tassles? Next you'll be telling me you've got leather chaps.