Farewell to the motorbike

[roogazza]

69 1/2 imac. but only 9 years riding experience as i started at 61. but it'll be a personal thing. for the last few weeks i've found i was very nervous about cars beside me that might duck into my space, and i may have been too focused on the car beside me in the slow moving traffic that i wasnt paying enough attention to the car in front. my mistake and i think its just time to park the bike and walk away.

incidentally, today i went to have the stitches in my thumb checked and the doctor said, "that thumb could be broken, heres a chit for an x-ray."

and x-ray said, "yep, that thumb is fractured, go get a plaster cast on it, do not pass go, do not collect $200."

so, here i am with the left arm in a sling from the dislocated shoulder and the right hand in a plaster cast. eating is interesting, and say no more ...

sympathies to you old timer,heal well. hard to be a novice at 69 huh ?
understand you calling it quits.

[imac]

Cheers, I guess if you are not eating then wiping your arse is not so much of a problem either

[jafagsx250]

Could always do weekend rides instead of riding around the city.

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[Daffyd]

It would be a shame to give it away completely. Have you considered downsizing to something a bit more manageable?

Anyway, mend quickly.

[Berries]

I hope you aren't suggesting what I think you are suggesting -

[Daffyd]

I hope you aren't suggesting what I think you are suggesting -

Not at all, but after living in the Philippines for nearly 6 years and seeing very few bikes over 150cc I've changed my thinking. While I currently ride a 115cc Suzuki, (purely due to financial constraints), my ideal bike for here would be in the 400cc range, KTM Duke would be the ideal for here, as anything under 400cc (nominal) is verboten on the expressways. They are being built just up the road a little way. Or even a Vulcan S would be easier to ride than an M50.

BTW, I will be 76 next month and have no intention of hanging up my helmet in the foreseeable future.

[madbikeboy]

There are plenty of cars and 4WDs out there that have the accelerating power of a bike.

All the best and keep on the lookout for a new interest.

A bike. How about my bike. Name one 4WD that could keep up with my scooter. Just one. Name a car that can keep up with Scoot. You're still retarded.

[madbikeboy]

69 1/2 imac. but only 9 years riding experience as i started at 61. but it'll be a personal thing. for the last few weeks i've found i was very nervous about cars beside me that might duck into my space, and i may have been too focused on the car beside me in the slow moving traffic that i wasnt paying enough attention to the car in front. my mistake and i think its just time to park the bike and walk away.

incidentally, today i went to have the stitches in my thumb checked and the doctor said, "that thumb could be broken, heres a chit for an x-ray."

and x-ray said, "yep, that thumb is fractured, go get a plaster cast on it, do not pass go, do not collect $200."

so, here i am with the left arm in a sling from the dislocated shoulder and the right hand in a plaster cast. eating is interesting, and say no more ...

69 and a half isn't that old. However, I'd suggest that before you walk away from riding forever, you might want to consider the match of bike to your weight, strength, and skills. A little rider training an mentoring might help with your road skills, your planning, and your reaction to unplanned events.

[madbikeboy]

I did the same after my last off....still hanging around here but Camaros are the new hobby.

Thank god for Chevrolet.


They keep the retards out of Fords.

Seriously, old or new Camaros? I sold a second gen last summer.

[skippa1]

Thank god for Chevrolet.


They keep the retards out of Fords.

Seriously, old or new Camaros? I sold a second gen last summer.

Ford guys are always trying to justify their poor taste in cars

just sold an 84 gen 3 z28 with a late model LS1....cam and 330kw tune. It was a beast and did awesome burnouts. Just waiting for my new one to arrive. A 2014 2SS/RS......black....black wheels, tints etc

[caseye]

Ford guys are always trying to justify their poor taste in cars

just sold an 84 gen 3 z28 with a late model LS1....cam and 330kw tune. It was a beast and did awesome burnouts. Just waiting for my new one to arrive. A 2014 2SS/RS......black....black wheels, tints etc

Noice! bloody nice actually! Pics as soon as you get the chance OK?

[Jeeper]

A bike. How about my bike. Name one 4WD that could keep up with my scooter. Just one. Name a car that can keep up with Scoot. You're still retarded.

2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with a launch control and 530ish kW hellcat supercharged hemi. All straight from the factory, and fully street legal. Factory 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. Available in NZ now.

Hennessy is about to launch a package for it, taking it to a 1,012 hp (factory is a weak 707 hp) that will also feature 969 lb-ft of torque launching the Trackhawk from 0-60 mph in just 2.8.

[Moi]

2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with a launch control and 530ish kW hellcat supercharged hemi. All straight from the factory, and fully street legal. Factory 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. Available in NZ now.

Hennessy is about to launch a package for it, taking it to a 1,012 hp (factory is a weak 707 hp) that will also feature 969 lb-ft of torque launching the Trackhawk from 0-60 mph in just 2.8.

With that sort of power and torque you'd get from one petrol station to next and need to fill up again...

And how many kms before the tyres need replacing?

[Jeeper]

With that sort of power and torque you'd get from one petrol station to next and need to fill up again...

And how many kms before the tyres need replacing?

Still would be fun though, and worth giving up a bike (if affordability was not a factor).

But, its actually rated at 11/17/13 mpg (city/hwy/combined) by EPA. Plus tow rated to tow 7,200 pounds (3.2 tons). Heck, it'll tow the bike faster than riding them!

[gonzo_akl]

2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with a launch control and 530ish kW hellcat supercharged hemi. All straight from the factory, and fully street legal. Factory 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. Available in NZ now.

Hennessy is about to launch a package for it, taking it to a 1,012 hp (factory is a weak 707 hp) that will also feature 969 lb-ft of torque launching the Trackhawk from 0-60 mph in just 2.8.

a quick google will list the 0-60 times for various bikes up to 3.5secs - there are quite a few

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...y_acceleration