Owners of nice bikes who can't ride

**MotoGirl** · 18th November 2007, 13:40

It seems like a few KB members have issues with those who own a nice bike and can't ride it to its full capacity. Some would consider the bike to be wasted on its owner.

At the end of that day, if someone wants to spend ludicrous amounts of money to mount their V-rod to their wall, good on them. Same goes if they want to own a 1098 and cruise at 90kph. If you want to ride slower, it doesn't dictate that you have to ride a cruiser or something with less power. The bike you buy and what you do with it is your prerogative.

I know I can't ride my RSVR like Valentino but I'm not going to apologise for having the money to afford it. I love the look of my bike and it suits my purpose. What's it to you if I never "master it"?

**MVnut** · 18th November 2007, 13:42

Good on ya, well said

**Bonez** · 18th November 2007, 13:59

"Nice" has different meanings to different folk. IMHO it's got absolutely nothing to do with how much a bike costs.

Psss- some take what others type on KB too seriously.

**jrandom** · 18th November 2007, 14:01

Personally, I like to reinforce the fact that I can't ride for shit by turning up on a bike that looks like a dirty pile of junk out of a Suzuki spare-parts bin.

**limbimtimwim** · 18th November 2007, 14:09

Flash bike sets you up to be cut down, tall poppy style.

It's the New Zealand way.

**Trudes** · 18th November 2007, 14:18

Agree with you MG, I know 919CC is wasted on me and I ride like I really should have a 1980's 250, but I don't give a shit, if I want to ride to my skill level and stay alive, safe and not crash my pride and joy every couple of thousand KMs, that's my business. Jealous is the word that comes to mind.
HOWEVER.... I can kind of understand it though, I hate driving my heap of crap car at the speed limit only to end up the arse of a gorgeous new HSV doing 40 around every corner who then speeds like shit on the straights so my gutless heap can't pass them, only to be up their date again next corner. Oh well, such is life, my fault for spending too much money on my bike that I can't ride for shit instead of a new car!

**McDuck** · 18th November 2007, 14:26

Could you improve on an absolute hunk of shit? No, not really. I am an instrumentalist (cello) and until a little while ago i thought i was at the end of my talent because it was sounding shit. After trialing a new cello it was the crap cello not the crap me, so i am upgrading the instrument as it was that or quit which i did not want to do. sure i will not sound one hell of a lot better for a while but hay i will get there.

**jafar** · 18th November 2007, 14:30

This argument has been around for ages. It boils down to plain old jealousy, if they don't like the fact you have a nice bike they have 2 options, buy one themselves or get over it.

Have fun on it, that upsets them even more

**magicfairy** · 18th November 2007, 14:33

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Agree with you MG, I know 919CC is wasted on me and I ride like I really should have a 1980's 250, ... my fault for spending too much money on my bike that I can't ride for shit instead of a new car!

Bollocks Trudi.
I thought you rode bloody well last weekend.
Nice lines, smooth as. Speed isn't everything.
In my humble opinion you are hugely improved since we last rode together. I am the one that rides like a Nana (oh and I am one now, 9lb baby girl last Friday) .. so I am allowed to.

**limbimtimwim** · 18th November 2007, 16:30

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Agree with you MG, I know 919CC is wasted on me and I ride like I really should have a 1980's 250, but I don't give a shit, if I want to ride to my skill level and stay alive, safe and not crash my pride and joy every couple of thousand KMs, that's my business. Jealous is the word that comes to mind.

I know this isn't what you meant, but I did make me think about something.

I wondered if those with bling-mobiles have felt a similar type of jealousy being outskilled (On the track..) by someone riding a piece of shit and being left far behind?

Or is the jealousy different when one is jealous of skill and not the amount of debt/money the other has?

On the odd occasion I've been on both sides of the coin

**98tls** · 18th November 2007, 16:33

not me,i reckon all v-rod owners should mount them to a wall.

**Tank** · 18th November 2007, 16:46

To me getting the most out of something is more about getting the maximum enjoyment, not necessarily the most power or speed.

The guy (or gal) that comes in with the biggest grin on their face after a great ride is the one who is truly getting the most from their machine.

**boomer** · 18th November 2007, 16:52

I rode a 3 day old 1098S with new pipes on her today.

Boy did i look good and feel good.

What an awesome experience, the whole set up is just so much easier to ride faster and smoother.

did i mention i looked good too?

**fireliv** · 18th November 2007, 16:54

Yup I agree

If you can afford a good bike but ride like shit so what, its your choice. THats just life isn't it.

Just be prepared for the ribbing when ure out ridden by a biker who spent half the amount of moola on there bike.