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  1. 26th August 2008, 08:42 #46
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    Yeah go to the chemist and buy him a tube of hemo cream and a pot of tiger balm ! Sounds like ya know him well enough for him to laugh it off (then apply the cream later in private lol)
    Who knows what the mans history is , could be that his Bones ache after a short ride, if he aint conditioned (know mine do) been a couple of months of not the best riding weather lately so im bettin that was his first in a wee while !
    Has to be a bloody hot day for me not to wear the kevlar trou to keep the knees warm these days, or i aint walking too well for the next two !
    Same goes for the shoulder and elbow joints that have all been smashed up over the years !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evo1132 View Post
    Can you get too old for a sports bike?
    yes when you need a step ladder to climb on...
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    In my opinion its not age. Its how you feel at the time of the ride.
    cold miserable day after a series of cold miserable days.maybee not ridden for a couple of weeks etc etc -it all adds up
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    Quote Originally Posted by DangerousBastard View Post
    Riding trips in the winter without heated gear is just stupid.
    Heated gear is for pussies - HTFU you girl.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    Heated gear is for pussies - HTFU you girl.

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    I loved sports bikes but injuries of a rough few decades of bodily abuse made it a bit tough for rides over an hour on the wrists, back, hips etc.

    The cruiser is very easy to ride and comfortable. Tourers would be a good option.

    Mind you, I was drooling over the new Busa the other day mmmmmm.....
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  7. 26th August 2008, 09:34 #52
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toaster View Post

    Mind you, I was drooling over the new Busa the other day mmmmmm.....
    I think they are techno and performance marvel.

    But what is the point any more?

    I had a Busa test bike for a week and came very close to losing my licence twice. Just that the cop on the on-ramp was already booking someone or I was gooooone.

    I even saw a bunch of blokes on new Gixxers and R1s on coming back in from SH16 the other day. New bikes, $1000 helmets - alpine stars leathers - and actually I felt sorry for them.

    I find that quite frustrating now. Crouched up in a racing ball doing 110kph.

    Nothing to do with age - just the three highway patrols that were on the same road.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    Heated gear is for pussies - HTFU you girl.
    Awwwww nooooo you didn't just say that ? Don't you know you will envoke the wrath of (*dont talk to me i dont like you*) Db with a comment like that !
    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    But what is the point any more?
    I find that quite frustrating now. Crouched up in a racing ball doing 110kph.

    Nothing to do with age - just the three highway patrols that were on the same road.
    Very very valid point !
    Even on the triple i find anything under 130 gets hard on the arms/wrists
    But i went for the forward position due to lower back issues more than anything else
    But i'm also a freak (speed freak) so thinking i need both ! One for track and one for road ! Been thinkin HD, but might hang for the new t/bird to arrive
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !
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  9. 26th August 2008, 09:54 #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by sinfull View Post
    Awwwww nooooo you didn't just say that ? Don't you know you will envoke the wrath of (*dont talk to me i dont like you*) Db with a comment like that !
    There's been signs of a sense of humour.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    Heated gear is for pussies - HTFU you girl.
    See, you will get newbies reading this and thinking they have to be all tough and staunch, and thats what riding a bike is all about. It's not. It's about enjoying what you do and not getting dead while you do it.

    Stay warm and dry, and keep your mind on the road and have a good time.

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    Told ya!..... :-)
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  12. 26th August 2008, 09:58 #57
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    But he has no idea who your talking too lol oh wait you quoted me !
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !
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  13. 26th August 2008, 10:00 #58
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    Kidding around aside then.

    I don't have any heated gear - don't find I need any.
    Do have good thermal gear and layer it.
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    There's no rights and wrongs in all this. What it comes down to is how you use the machine.

    If you rate the track highly then you are more inclined to compromise the general day to day utility so you can go flat maggot down the back straight.

    IF you think a 'decent' day ride is 600km away from a track, then the Valentino act ain't for you.
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    Too old for a sports bike harden up try a 25 year old sports bike, I still get my jolies on mine, but need at least 200kms before I will even call it a ride....more is better
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