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    Unhappy Dang, a company vehicle has been forced on me!!

    So just on new year, my boss announced he was giving me a company vehicle (up till this point I was using the zx7r for everything). Horribly practical, and I can’t enjoy myself on my 7r Obviously its not gonna split as well (job involves going from client to client sorting out their issues, around the city every day) and I think my boss is sorta glad I can’t split like I used to

    I suppose its good in some ways tho, the mileage on the 7r was skyrocketing, and with the company vehicle, everything is paid for, which is really sweet I guess. It’s also really nice around town, whereas the 7’s carbs were a bit of a bitch at times.

    Couple of pictures below of it… isn’t my boss awful? I’ll let you know when I hand in my resignation in disgust, so you can apply for this tewwible job (don’t hold your breath)

    Have since fitted the top box, for carrying stuff…
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    You absolute Bastard!

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    haha good job mate!

    I reckon you should make up some excuse to get some aftermarket zausts on it!

    haha where do you work? need any water boys or anything?

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    Like I said - having previously ridden your company vehicle - don't let the plush suspension, heated grips and relaxed seating position put you to sleep.

    Your boss is indeed an evil man. Give him a punch in the stomach for me when you see him next - This company vehicle ploy is nothing more than his ruthless plan to make you a Honda rider - note all his recent past bikes and current cage....

    ...Oh yeah..... what's this I hear about a beautiful 7R that needs some riding as it's owner is cheating on it with a naked commuter........... ... I think you better let me have the zixxer

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    Quote Originally Posted by justsomeguy View Post
    Like I said - having previously ridden your company vehicle - don't let the plush suspension, heated grips and relaxed seating position put you to sleep.

    Your boss is indeed an evil man. Give him a punch in the stomach for me when you see him next - This company vehicle ploy is nothing more than his ruthless plan to make you a Honda rider - note all his recent past bikes and current cage....

    ...Oh yeah..... what's this I hear about a beautiful 7R that needs some riding as it's owner is cheating on it with a naked commuter........... ... I think you better let me have the zixxer
    pay no attention to him.. My birthday card ( a bike one ) says " A motorbike doesn't get jealous if you throw your leg over another motorbike " and also that " A motorbike will wait quietly outside the pub while you have a good time with your mates " have fun
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    Quote Originally Posted by justsomeguy View Post
    don't let the plush suspension, heated grips and relaxed seating position put you to sleep.
    this job keeps getting worse and worse eh? can't have my little handsies getting cold in winter, now can we?
    Quote Originally Posted by justsomeguy View Post
    Your boss is indeed an evil man. Give him a punch in the stomach for me when you see him next
    He's my boss!! You punch him, and I'll watch the reaction That hairnet is a work bike, and I have no intentions of setting the suspension up for my weight. Waaaay too much encouragement. Come play time, its not the country setup like the 7 in any way, and the 7 is heaps more fun - in the country. Around town, I have no comment however, I did reduce the boss's chicken strips, with town riding...
    Quote Originally Posted by justsomeguy View Post
    I think you better let me have the zixxer
    I don't know if you could handle such a beast... but you can buy it off me... it will be up for sale very shortly (once I get my lazy arse into gear)
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    Be grateful that he hasn't got a sense of humour and bought you a scooter.
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    Awesome...that bike looks strangely familiar...
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    You. Utter. Tinbum. If you stood in the rain, your arse would rust.
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    Oh that's just terrible! Report your employer at once to amnesty international, the red cross, the war damages tribunal and the international courts.

    I so wish I could justify a company vehicle like that!!!!! But I do claim mileage from my business when I use my bike (the odd time). How in blazes do you get a sweet ride like that past the i.r.d? If I were you I'd immediately go out and purchase a dozen of the finest and park them on your bosses desk for being such a good basket.
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    as funny as it sounds, i realy like the hornets. They are a lot of fun to ride.

    almost like having a 900cc moto x bike

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    Nice. 10 char
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    Quote Originally Posted by Insanity_rules View Post
    How in blazes do you get a sweet ride like that past third?
    It can be ridden comfortably at 60kmph in 6th gear all day long.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    ... but you can buy it off me... it will be up for sale very shortly (once I get my lazy arse into gear)

    Uhm... no cos....I'm leavin on a jet plane , don't know when I'll be back again...........

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    I wish I could get a company vehicle like that... unfortunately I need a cage to carry all the gear I need,
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