Sadly we've decided to sell our beloved MX5

**Str8 Jacket** · 2nd February 2013, 17:48

Originally Posted by Katman

Women and now bike riders.

You're just a vertiable weapon, aren't you Ed?

i think the word you're looking for is virtual (weapon) cause on cyber space that's exactly what he is, only he's real

**Edbear** · 2nd February 2013, 17:50

Originally Posted by Madness

Careful, Ed. You keep making statements like that & I'll have no option but to bring out the lesbians again. Unless of course you meant that the rider was on a GN125, then we're good.

You really should borrow a sports car and take it on a twisty road sometime. You simply don't slow down for corners, you usually accelerate around them to maintain your speed. When you only have 130hp every kilo saved in weight means something. The Honda S2000 has 240hp and around the same weight. Now that is a real road weapon!

Originally Posted by Katman

Women and now bike riders.

You're just a vertiable weapon, aren't you Ed?

I was getting low on reds so thought you might be along.

Of course you have never driven one either have you?

**BMWST?** · 2nd February 2013, 17:53

Originally Posted by Edbear

It would take a very quick and capable rider to get too far ahead of me in the MX5 around a twisty road! If the straight bits were quite short, I wouldn't guarantee a bike would win unless the rider was up there with the top guns.

What does he normally drive in women's underwear?

after the first overtaking manouvre you would be gone.I know that cars can be vey quick into and round corners but if there is traffic there is no contest. A good bike with a rider that knows the road/overtaking places would win.

**Geeen** · 2nd February 2013, 17:58

Originally Posted by Edbear

Yeah, I know it's not a bike but it is the next best thing and is the best fun you can have on four wheels on the road.

Bollocks!! I would like to see your overgrown hairdryer keep up with this

This is my old mans Fraser, 550kg wet with a HiPo 3sge in it, 140ish kw. Or Neil Frasers one that is running an ex Paul Radisich touring car V6

**Madness** · 2nd February 2013, 17:58

Originally Posted by Edbear

You really should borrow a sports car and take it on a twisty road sometime. You simply don't slow down for corners, you usually accelerate around them to maintain your speed. When you only have 130hp every kilo saved in weight means something. The Honda S2000 has 240hp and around the same weight. Now that is a real road weapon!

I didn't want to have to do this Ed, you bastard.

In my gargre, along with my Kawasaki ZX12-R, is an MX-5. It's Doris's. I have driven it extensively, in anger but not women's underpants.

Now, for the Lesbos... You had your chance.

**Edbear** · 2nd February 2013, 18:00

Originally Posted by BMWST?

after the first overtaking manouvre you would be gone.I know that cars can be vey quick into and round corners but if there is traffic there is no contest. A good bike with a rider that knows the road/overtaking places would win.

Of course! It would have to be on a *ahem...* private road. But wouldn't it be a hoot?

**Edbear** · 2nd February 2013, 18:06

Originally Posted by Geeen

Bollocks!! I would like to see your overgrown hairdryer keep with this!

This is my old mans Fraser, 550kg wet with a HiPo 3sge in it, 140ish kw. Or Neil Frasers one thahttp://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/t is running an ex Paul Radisich touring car V6

There's fun and there is serious fun! Regardless of power and pace you would agree how much sheer fun a true sports car is on the road.

Originally Posted by Madness

I didn't want to have to do this Ed, you bastard.

In my gargre, along with my Kawasaki ZX12-R, is an MX-5. It's Doris's. I have driven it extensively, in anger but not women's underpants.

Now, for the Lesbos... You had your chance.]

And I bet you love driving it too!

**Madness** · 2nd February 2013, 18:09

Originally Posted by Edbear

And I bet you love driving it too!

I do actually. Manual (of course) Series 1 in BRG with tan leather & 14" minilites

Could I smoke any half-competent sprots bike rider on a tight twisty road in it? No. And my riding is pretty average by the way, that I can have verified by an independent third party on here if required (Just in case you're going to start telling me I must be Rossi).

**Geeen** · 2nd February 2013, 18:10

Originally Posted by Edbear

There's fun and there is serious fun! Regardless of power and pace you would agree how much sheer fun a true sports car is on the road.

!

Yup, shame an MX5 isn't a true sports car. And yes, I have driven many MX5's.

**Edbear** · 2nd February 2013, 18:15

Originally Posted by Madness

I do actually. BRG with tan leather & 14" minilites.

Could I smoke any half-competent sprots bike rider on a tight twisty road on it? No. And my riding is pretty average, that I can have verified by an independent third party on here if required (Just in case you're going to start telling me I must be Rossi IMG]

If you recall my comment I didn't say I could smoke a sports bike rider, I said he/she would have to be fairly good to get too far ahead of me. As for my comment about equalling a bike I said "if the straights were short". Around the likes of the Coro the average 250 would gap most sports cars with less than 250hp. Too many straights and hills.

I usually say what I mean, it is others who then exaggerate it...

**Edbear** · 2nd February 2013, 18:18

Originally Posted by Geeen

Yup, shame an MX5 isn't a true sports car. And yes, I have driven many MX5's.

Your definition of "sports car" is too narrow. The fact that the MX5 has been the world's best selling sports car for the last 20 years means a lot of people all around the world would disagree with you.