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    Starting procedure for Ducatis....

    Found this in an old magazine....such a laugh !!

    How many Duke owners here are like this dude ?

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    Sad but true

    am sure that was in my owner's manual for the Darmah I had...
    Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead
    Do not walk ahead as I may not follow.
    Do not walk beside me as the path is narrow
    In fact FU*K off and leave me alone

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hailwood View Post
    Yes I own an Harley, yes it goes mores than 120kph, no it doesn't have a plough attachment, no I dont wear chaps or tassles and yes I wave to all bikers
    Where you in Chch the other week?

    I got waved at by a Harley rider, WWII Army Helmet in Full black leathers with black boots. This was an unsolicited wave as well! Gave me a huge surprise but made my day week. Naturally I waved/nodded back.
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    haha! i went up to holeshot on tuesday and had a ride on the RS250 there.

    not picking on the sales guys, as i really appreciated the opportunity to ride it but:

    1. RS250's don't have electric starters
    2. there IS a black art to getting them started from cold.


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    haha Brilliant.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marty View Post
    haha! i went up to holeshot on tuesday and had a ride on the RS250 there.

    not picking on the sales guys, as i really appreciated the opportunity to ride it but:

    1. RS250's don't have electric starters
    2. there IS a black art to getting them started from cold.

    Really? Huh. My NSR always starts first kick. I'd rather have just a kick start than only an electric

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    That seems a fairly accurate description of the early 750's I had....I had hair then too!

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    Not in ChCh

    Sorry FlyingPony..havent ventured into SI for a few years..must do that again though....glad to see Harley riders there wave too...although not too sure about the helmet....
    Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead
    Do not walk ahead as I may not follow.
    Do not walk beside me as the path is narrow
    In fact FU*K off and leave me alone

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    My GT750 with Amals.....tickle the carbs, one kick, seated....start first time!

    But only after I'd gone through the procedure as per the article.........
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    I never use the kickstart on the Darmah.
    A bit rough on my leather cuban heels doncha know.
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    i know a xr500 thats like that... well, tickle the carb, kick the bike, bike kicks you back and begins to raid your fridge for beer...

    man i hated that bike...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FilthyLuka View Post
    i know a xr500 thats like that... well, tickle the carb, kick the bike, bike kicks you back and begins to raid your fridge for beer...

    man i hated that bike...
    Someone needs to teach you how to use the decompression lever!
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