Kx85

**L Rider** · 14th December 2009, 10:06

Originally Posted by Sammikins

Ok so I had a go on rupes 250 and it was pretty choooice... laid it on the ground and managed to lift it without too much drama... managed to start it easy enough... I had better start saving up!!

Isn't it after dropping it many times over a day that it gets hardwork??? BUT there's always someone around to help or better still don't drop it problem solved.
Glad you've found a bike you like - gotta sell your one & save!

**green machine** · 14th December 2009, 10:36

Originally Posted by L Rider

Isn't it after dropping it many times over a day that it gets hardwork??? BUT there's always someone around to help or better still don't drop it problem solved.
Glad you've found a bike you like - gotta sell your one & save!

To be honest i still struggle at times if i'm constantly having to pick my bike up and i'm a big burly bloke,and sometimes if it traps me when i topple over i need help tp get it off,or have to wriggle my way out from underneath......and i'm sure i'm not alone with this,we all have a struggle at some stage but the thrill when your not falling off far outweighs the struggles i reckon....................

**Midget200** · 14th December 2009, 11:14

Originally Posted by green machine

Good stuff J......i started out on a trusty KDX200 and it served me very well,look forward to gettin out on the trails with ya,when this injury is sorted..............

Thanks for that Green Machine! And when will you be joining us once again? You must have done some big damage! Can't wait to get out on my bike again, especially with Desert Storm coming up. Will you be doing?

**L Rider** · 14th December 2009, 11:34

Originally Posted by green machine

To be honest i still struggle at times if i'm constantly having to pick my bike up and i'm a big burly bloke,and sometimes if it traps me when i topple over i need help tp get it off,or have to wriggle my way out from underneath......and i'm sure i'm not alone with this,we all have a struggle at some stage but the thrill when your not falling off far outweighs the struggles i reckon....................

yah good on you for admitting it - many guys make us feel like weaklings & make us believe they pick up their bikes easily.

Its kinda funny though - was thinking the other day that us chicks make a deal about light bikes, being able to pick them up etc. yet our boy is on a JR50 & can't pick it up when he comes off - it totally traps him till someone comes running. yet when we got him on it that never came into the equation. Lately he's picked up the speed so is "flying" off not tipping off though lol

**green machine** · 14th December 2009, 11:51

Originally Posted by Midget85

Thanks for that Green Machine! And when will you be joining us once again? You must have done some big damage! Can't wait to get out on my bike again, especially with Desert Storm coming up. Will you be doing?

Still a bit tender for riding yet,might wait till the New Year just to be safe,i'm still off work at the mo(going crazy)but as my job requires a lot of heavy lifting they don't want me back until i'm 100%...........as for Desert Storm,i may be pushing my luck asking for time off,i really want to do the Tussock Buster tho..

**Sammikins** · 14th December 2009, 12:47

Originally Posted by L Rider

Isn't it after dropping it many times over a day that it gets hardwork??? BUT there's always someone around to help or better still don't drop it problem solved.
Glad you've found a bike you like - gotta sell your one & save!

Well most of the time I'm too exhausted to pick myself up off the ground let alone a bike, so I don't think getting something 10-20kg heavier than my current ride is gonna make such a big difference... Not dropping it is the best solution!

**L Rider** · 14th December 2009, 12:50

Originally Posted by Sammikins

Well most of the time I'm too exhausted to pick myself up off the ground let alone a bike, so I don't think getting something 10-20kg heavier than my current ride is gonna make such a big difference... Not dropping it is the best solution!

don't worry bout the weight - if its what feels right to ride then go for it.
Now get moving & sell that bike & save your pennies for your new ride

**Sammikins** · 14th December 2009, 12:53

Originally Posted by L Rider

don't worry bout the weight - if its what feels right to ride then go for it.
Now get moving & sell that bike & save your pennies for your new ride

LOL gotta pry it out of Rochelles hands now! She had a go yesterday at Thundercross and is now hooked and they've taken it home with them!!

**SpikedPunch** · 14th December 2009, 13:30

Haha, am I the only one who gets funny about other people picking up their bike for them?

I really truly appreciate the help when it's needed, but otherwise I get all defensive "but I can do it!" <- Apparently that's been my catchphrase since I was about 2 tho, so I don't know!

**Sammikins** · 14th December 2009, 13:33

LOL yes I do feel like a total goober when I need somebody to pick my bike up for me, and will try lift it if I can!!! But I'd rather have a bike I enjoy riding and require a bit of assistance sometimes than have a bike I don't like just for the sake of being able to lift it... Also knowing the kefuffle I'll cause by falling off is a good incentive for trying to stay upright!!

**L Rider** · 14th December 2009, 13:40

Originally Posted by Sammikins

LOL gotta pry it out of Rochelles hands now! She had a go yesterday at Thundercross and is now hooked and they've taken it home with them!!

There ya go - sold to Rochelle

**L Rider** · 14th December 2009, 13:41

Originally Posted by SpikedPunch

Haha, am I the only one who gets funny about other people picking up their bike for them?

I really truly appreciate the help when it's needed, but otherwise I get all defensive "but I can do it!" <- Apparently that's been my catchphrase since I was about 2 tho, so I don't know!

Lol i prefer to do things myself - i'm stubborn as. I'm not too polite to John when he say "wait, i'll do it". I always try myself 1st then when i truely can't do it i hafta then ask. More often than not though i avoid attempting things cause i don't wanna ask for help.

**green machine** · 14th December 2009, 13:43

Originally Posted by SpikedPunch

Haha, am I the only one who gets funny about other people picking up their bike for them?

I really truly appreciate the help when it's needed, but otherwise I get all defensive "but I can do it!" <- Apparently that's been my catchphrase since I was about 2 tho, so I don't know!

Hey girls don't worry so much about what others think,geez in my group of riders,we...swap bikes,pick each others up,start them for ya mate who's knackered,hell even ride them up hills for the bloke who's struggling and tired,then walk back down to ride your own up...........at the end of the day it's all about having a great day with the riding buddies and hopefully all going home in one piece.
I may get grief from the lads on here but i'm sure that they and their mates do the same...........i just admit it

**vr4king** · 14th December 2009, 14:04

I have been known to have someone else ride my bike up certian hills....Mainly one the broke my ankle

**SpikedPunch** · 14th December 2009, 14:06

Originally Posted by L Rider

Lol i prefer to do things myself - i'm stubborn as. I'm not too polite to John when he say "wait, i'll do it". I always try myself 1st then when i truely can't do it i hafta then ask. More often than not though i avoid attempting things cause i don't wanna ask for help.

Haha, sounds like me

I feel a bit bad for krad cause I get all grumpy about needing help - I'm not grumps at him tho, I'm annoyed because I couldn't do it myself.