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  1. #91
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drunken Monkey
    Pah! You and you're breaky downy over priced Italian thingy can join him.

    GSXR FOREVER!!!!
    Lol, if I recall correctly DM you've shelled out a fair whack of cash to keep your gixxer running toooooo!!

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    Funny, when i first got my Gix" i thought i had to race everything on the road, and i did, i thought i was the "bomb"( i actually was a dickhead)(that was about a year ago),, iv'e slowed down now and i pick my moments ,,very carefully,, i did a trackday a little way back,, and let it loose there,, i guess iv'e pushed the bike to its limit and dont really need to do this now,, also there are the fuzz to think about,, and unfortunate events around town, like people, cars , etc,, instead concentrate on your bike handling skills, this doesnt just mean" go hell for leather" it means looking at lines, observing whats around ya''etc,,

    (fuck i sound like 5-0.......)

    anyway for whats its worth" thats my view"
    either way take care and safe riding--

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    recklace acceleration! just say the clutch cable snapped joke my brother is a 31 year old computer company owner anotherbig.com and he ahs a son called luke my nephew and a diesel peugoet 306 estate (witha big sound system) and he goes to clients houses to fix their pcs, soudns borign right? well his other road vehicle is a 1997 yamaha fzr 600 (1997) and it has 120HP and today he had racing cams fitted :-O god knwswhat bhp that is now and he sitll pops round on it with luke on the abk and rides to clients houses and i thought my racing kdxengien was powerful thats shut me up
    i never fly faster than my guardian angel can ride

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    Quote Originally Posted by Motu
    In time you might also yearn for less - I've been all over the place as far as power goes,it's just never been the reason why I choose a particular bike...that's usualy based on price.I also suspect a lot of people buy a bike for the image it projects.....but you didn't hear that from me..ok?
    I too am always out for a bargain. Mind you today I saw a nice black 2 valve Guzzi Sport, I think it was. Got me thinking...............................
    hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I'd look good on that.

    Then I flash to the fun my Ducati riding mate is having lately with his electrics. Reality sinks in, once again. Have the Italian m/c repair kit handy for tomorrows ride -peice of rope. just in case.(p/t)

    Motocycling is just not about power, top speed, popping wheelies blah blah. It's about becoming one with a machine, the rides, experiences and the folk you meet while doing so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Motu
    In time you might also yearn for less - I've been all over the place as far as power goes,it's just never been the reason why I choose a particular bike...that's usualy based on price.I also suspect a lot of people buy a bike for the image it projects.....but you didn't hear that from me..ok?
    Ive been eyeing up things like the new Bonneville street scrambler.....
    I think my horizons are shifting again in what I want....a DT230 or similar, would probably be fine, actually and, I'd love to try a Cagiva Mito......


    Quote Originally Posted by kornholio
    And what lesson have we learnt here??????
    No lesson - I knew it when I bought the 1000. The 750 is sweeeet. I just wanted a challenge and they were about the same price!
    There is a new 675 that looks......interesting, though.......
    “- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonez

    Motocycling is just not about power, top speed, popping wheelies blah blah. It's about becoming one with a machine, the rides, experiences and the folk you meet while doing so.
    Totally agree, it's so rewarding when you feel like you're one with the bike, working with it, letting it operate the way it wants to, not fighting it. Having said that, I got to a point with my first big bike where I felt that I wasn't learning as much as I used to, and wanted something different, something with higher limits on which to learn more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lazy7
    its all i hear from you gixxer riders
    How they like taking it up the poop shoot?
    This weeks international insult is in Malayalam:

    Thavalayolee
    You Frog Fucker

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPman
    Ive been eyeing up things like the new Bonneville street scrambler.....
    I think my horizons are shifting again in what I want....a DT230 or similar, would probably be fine, actually and, I'd love to try a Cagiva Mito......

    They look like a hoot! Aprilia used to do a sharp 125 as well, I spose they are all long bent/seized up.
    I love the smell of twin V16's in the morning..

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    So thats you, Ya Prick!!

    Quote Originally Posted by mikey
    i save it for this street in petone where the retirement village is. next to a little school. an church. an library.
    way more fun entertaqining with an audience
    Find another street in Petone!! Even better, go over to Wainui ya noisy bastard!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonbuoy
    They look like a hoot! Aprilia used to do a sharp 125 as well, I spose they are all long bent/seized up.
    There's one on trademe now if you search....going for about $4.5k I think. I'm real tempted, but trying to stay out of (more) debt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lazy7
    haha. who am i kidding, i'm not fast on the straights OR quick through the corners. i reckon i could drive a honda civic faster than i can ride my bike.
    Man, If you think you could drive a Honda Civic faster than your ZX7 there a couple of things you should consider.

    1) You should get the hell out of Jaffaland for just a couple of days. Find some real roads with corners. You might learn a thing or two and even gain some confidence.

    2) Your bike has the ability to keep up with most of the litre bikes in real every day conditions. Look at Craig Shirrifs on his sixhundy as an example.

    3) Most police officers will pull over a speeding Honda Civic before a motorcycle in similar conditions. I have found that riding with confidence goes a long way with even just a little self-control.

    4) Who really gives a rats-arse how fast a bike goes in first gear. Mind you, going from one red light to the next must be a common occurence in Auckland, I see its merits.

    5) Motorcycling is about having FUN. Have fun the way you want to. I personally have more fun on the tight & twisty hills that we are blessed with than going flat out in a straight line.

    6) Come to Wellington. We have this large area at our disposal for hooliganish behaviour. It is called the Wairarapa.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toast
    There's one on trademe now if you search....going for about $4.5k I think. I'm real tempted, but trying to stay out of (more) debt.
    He He not that keen to put my own money into it either!
    I love the smell of twin V16's in the morning..

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonbuoy
    He He not that keen to put my own money into it either!
    Yeah...I think quick two-strokers are the bikes that everyone wants but never buys...too much effort, not great all-rounders...still gotta buy one before I die though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SPman
    There is a new 675 that looks......interesting, though.......
    I was in Nelson on the weekend and Thunderbike had a brandspanker.... it actually looked pretty hot
    Built for speed, not for comfort

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