Admiration

**Zed** · 26th September 2005, 17:53

Main Entry: ad·mi·ra·tion
Pronunciation: "ad-m&-'rA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 archaic : WONDER
2 : an object of esteem
3 : delighted or astonished approbation

How often do you stand in awe of your machine when it is parked up outside or in your gargre?

I parked the bike after work today and as I got off I stood back and admired it for a about 20 seconds, during those seconds I reflected on the workmanship involved in building it, and then I was reminded of how long it's been since I binned one year ago, and how I really appreciate what I've learned from this motorcycle imparticular...the Blackbird, my Blackbird. Fly fly away...

Anyway, I love my bike and constantly admire it, it's more than a mere form of transportation to me, regardless of the huge mess it gets in on longer rides and all the $$ it costs...grrr need a new tyre AGAIN.

**Toast** · 26th September 2005, 17:58

Originally Posted by Zed

Main Entry: ad·mi·ra·tion
Pronunciation: "ad-m&-'rA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 archaic : WONDER
2 : an object of esteem
3 : delighted or astonished approbation
I really appreciate what I've learned from this motorcycle imparticular...:

I know what you mean...when you learn from your bike, I think it really builds that 'mutual' respect and love between the two of you

I learned so much from my old CBR250R...I just hope that the feelings were returned after about 3 or 4 bins...

So much learned though...ahhh, memories

**XTC** · 26th September 2005, 18:00

It's not the fastest flashest bike i've owned but it sure is the most fun, most versatile of all. I do admire my XT as it exceeds al my expectations.

**James Deuce** · 26th September 2005, 18:01

Both of them make me go weak at the knees. I must book that surgery.

I kow what you mean Zed. It's like a reward for services rendered, being allowed to slide one's eyes over someone else'e treasured sculpture you were lucky enough to be permitted purchase with some hard earned cash.

**Zed** · 26th September 2005, 18:10

Originally Posted by XTC

It's not the fastest flashest bike i've owned but it sure is the most fun, most versatile of all. I do admire my XT as it exceeds al my expectations.

That's a good shot!

**Velox** · 26th September 2005, 18:10

My bike's not exactly the flashest in the world, but sometimes it just looks so beeeautiful.

Especially at night in town because the light catches all the lines on it.

It's not the best looker from the front but I reckon it's got a real nice bum!!!

**Hitcher** · 26th September 2005, 18:13

The ST has wondrous curves. Some Japanese stylist sat hunched over a drawing board into the wee small hours making it all fit together. Like a visual symphony. Or Salma Hayek.

**James Deuce** · 26th September 2005, 18:14

Mmmmm Salma Hayek

**Biff** · 26th September 2005, 18:32

All the time.
Although Ms Biff is a cracker, but she won't get me get my knee down on her.

Akaroa - Sat.

**bugjuice** · 26th September 2005, 18:36

I'm sorry, have you not seen my bike?
nuff said.

**placidfemme** · 26th September 2005, 18:42

Originally Posted by bugjuice

I'm sorry, have you not seen my bike?
nuff said.

lol thank goodness thats not the pic with the orange tyres...

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I love my bike... it rocks

but only sometimes lol

**Ixion** · 26th September 2005, 18:47

'Tis a collection of bits of plastic and assorted metals , with a few other oddments thrown in.

Its purpose is to progress from a to b as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Might as well admire a shovel.

As lonmg as it goes on command and stops on command I don't give a hoot what it looks like