Owners of nice bikes who can't ride

[Bonez]

And have just as much Fun(tm) doing it!

Aha but it appears some just don't GET it

[Highlander]

Unfortunately, exercising restraint equates to being a "bad rider".

If that is the mindset of those you ride with, I sugest you find some new riding budies quick smart.

[DMNTD:Me]

... I love the look of my bike and it suits my purpose...

Which is?

Unfortunately, exercising restraint equates to being a "bad rider".

Hell I hope you're not referring to any of the TGA Crew

[McJim]

I had permission from my missus to upgrade recently and didn't.

Instead I bought her a 2003 Ford Falcon and a 2006 GSX750F.

I'm pleased with my decision coz I am reaching the point where I thrash the nuts off my Ducati 600. I took her 750 for a spin this evening and found my self doing licence losing speeds most of the time.

My self restraint is poor and as such it is best I stick to my li'l 53hp baby.

I have the greatest respect for those who buy these performance machines and have the restraint to keep their licences.

[MotoGirl]

Which is?



Hell I hope you're not referring to any of the TGA Crew

Confidential! I don't have to justify my choice of bike to anyone but I will humour you. My purpose was owning a bike that better suited my riding style (which, yes, has changed over the past couple of years). It HAD to be a v-twin because I don't enjoy revving things.

I wanted something capable of handling the way I can ride (should I choose to) but something I can also pootle on. I have a good time between 120 and 130, but I also love being up in the mid to late 200s (on closed airstriproads of course). A GN250 doesn't quite manage that!

[Morcs]

Of course there are many sides of it.

Having a nice bike and being a poser is fine.

But im not a fan of anyone who thinks they are rossi because theyve just gone and bought the best bike and the best gear and look really hard out...

Of course its none of my business...

but

Westies ZXR400 - $500
Rough as paint job - $0
Homemade paddock stands - $0

Going round the outside of a $50,000 tricolore ducati 1098 - PRICELESS

[MotoGirl]

At least you'd have a better chance of being able to touch the ground!

Oh and were you referring to any of the TGA Crew?

I borrowed a fucken scooter while my bike was in the shop and even Cajun (you know, at 6'2") couldn't touch the ground flat footed on it. I'm not going to buy a bike simply because I can touch the ground on it. This would mean sacrificing what I actually want in a bike.

[Mom]

you must know the owner of this then....

At least you did not ask if it was mine..........

Nope, never seen such a thang before..........have you checked with Jim2?

[MotoGirl]

Having a nice bike and being a poser is fine.

Yes. Whether the owner is a "poser" depends purely on the his or her reason for owing the bike.

Going round the outside of a $50,000 tricolore ducati 1098 - PRICELESS

I know precisely what you're saying. I did the same thing round a Haga replica Aprilia on my stock standard VTR (and God it felt good!).

[Skunk]

Agree with you MG, I know 919CC is wasted on me and I ride like I really should have a 1980's 250

I've got a 1980's 250 and it's still a better bike than I am a rider.

[98tls]

Yes. Whether the owner is a "poser" depends purely on the his or her reason for owing the bike.



I know precisely what you're saying. I did the same thing round a Haga replica Aprilia on my stock standard VTR (and God it felt good!).

nice.............

[McDuck]

I agree. If sombody buys a bike becasue they want the bike for a reason then that is cool. If they buy it because they want a ducati superbike then the chances are they are a poser want want ti for the wrong reason. Like ferraris you can buy it becase you want the car or you want the image.

[McJim]

I agree. If sombody buys a bike becasue they want the bike for a reason then that is cool. If they buy it because they want a ducati superbike then the chances are they are a poser want want ti for the wrong reason. Like ferraris you can buy it becase you want the car or you want the image.

Why is it always Ducati owners that get the finger pointed at them first whenever posing or cappuccino gets mentioned? I ask purely for informational purposes you understand.

[McDuck]

Why is it always Ducati owners that get the finger pointed at them first whenever posing or cappuccino gets mentioned? I ask purely for informational purposes you understand.

esey to spell.

[jrandom]

I don't poke fun at MotoGirl because she rides a nice bike.

I poke fun at her because she rides an Aprilia.

I mean, honestly. Who rides Aprilias?

That's not even posing.

It's just bad taste.