People & Stupidity!

**mattian** · 17th July 2009, 19:11

haha, yes true, however, I've found that the 650 uses the same amount of gas as my 250 and, is roughly the same size.

**Str8 Jacket** · 17th July 2009, 19:14

Originally Posted by mattian

haha, yes true, however, I've found that the 650 uses the same amount of gas as my 250 and, is roughly the same size.

Yeah, but is it a 4cylinder 250? Mine is a single and its running a little lean so it makes a BIG difference... hmm

**slofox** · 17th July 2009, 19:23

Better keep us informed as to what happens Str8...will be interesting to say the least...

Not long ago I emailed a firm about one of their drivers doing dorky things in his van. I got a reply that was pretty amazing. They thanked me for letting them know and promised to have a general talk to their drivers about how they were driving and about motorbikes in particular. I was amazed to say the least...

This was in complete contrast to a trucking firm I phoned about one of their trucks zooming up the wrong side of the road out on one of the local highways. All I got from them was "GRUK ICK" noises. I doubt they were about to do anything.

You hafta try though...

**mattian** · 17th July 2009, 19:24

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Yeah, but is it a 4cylinder 250? Mine is a single and its running a little lean so it makes a BIG difference... hmm

nah.... I went from a V-twin 250 cruiser to a V-twin 650 sporty.... I love that sexy V-twin and that growl is quite something.

**Swoop** · 17th July 2009, 19:25

Originally Posted by mattian

I hate 4wds with a vengence. I Just don't understand why people drive them in the suburbs!

There is a massive danger area, filled with mud and potholes, which needs to be avoided.
Luckily most 4x4 owners can winch off of the parking meters in town, to avoid these areas. Bloody city councils putting footpaths in! How inconsiderate!

**Drew** · 17th July 2009, 19:29

I drive a 4WD, everywhere now. Because it's the most ecomical tow wagon I can afford. Turbo Diesle all the way.

**davereid** · 17th July 2009, 20:03

Originally Posted by mattian

sweet.. a small displacement bike is always going to be harrassed by cars and that evil friggin beast that is the menopausal housewife in the 4wd.

Your average car driver is lucky to SEE a motorcycle.

If they do see one, they don't know the difference in a VN1500 and a GN125, or care, and you won't be picked on just because you ride a small capacity machine.

If its like my moped, and struggles to cope with 70km/hr + traffic, then you are being picked on because you are slow, unlikely on an FX150.

Shit drivers are just shit drivers.

4WD, Hummer, or Smart ECO car, they are generally neither anti nor pro motorcycles, just indifferent.

SJ is doing the right thing confronting the moron behind the wheel, and showing great control and common sense by choosing the time and place herself, rather than being aggessive while vulnerable.

I wish I was as sensible !

**ynot slow** · 17th July 2009, 20:10

I got phoned by the shop manager one day.The dickhead behind me rang the 0800 number and asked if I was on anything as I was speeding up,slowing down etc,nope I said but I just gone through 3km of roadworks at 30km,when those in front of me were going 50km plus(and the cops pinged one haha),also there were 3 cars in front of me, I saw no reason to go from 90km to 130km to pass and be pinged for speeding etc,manager and another lady were pissing themselves over the complaint,saying yes sir will talk to the driver and repremand him for slow driving,only time my driving had been phoned in.

**Gareth51** · 17th July 2009, 20:24

Originally Posted by RantyDave

Name and shame or it was all a waste of time....

Dave

Go on girl,can't wait till Monday,suspense is killing us

**Pedrostt500** · 17th July 2009, 20:49

Ah I have on many ocasions found some one who has built some thing to be Fool Proof, but little did they know that accross town in a secret labortory, a mad sicentist was building a bigger and better Idoit.