Why buy a big bike and not use it??

Cienciano

paddy147 wrote: »

You got to love this thread and the way people treat bikers who sit in traffic.

We give out when people act the gobshyte on their bike,and we give out when a person sits on his/her bike in traffic.

So a biker cant win regardless.

Who cares if the biker wants to sit in traffic,at least he/she is being responsible and acting in a safe manner.

You all should stop taking this matter of sitting in traffic so seriously and maybe focus on something more important instead.

We also laugh at a biker is he's on the wrong bike (scooters, harley, bmw, goldwing etc). Unless someone is the exact same bike as me and drives the exact same way, they're an idiot and they're not getting a wave

Please Kill Me

Cienciano wrote: »

We also laugh at a biker is he's on the wrong bike (scooters, harley, bmw, goldwing etc). Unless someone is the exact same bike as me and drives the exact same way, they're an idiot and they're not getting a wave

I wave at everyone regardless of what they're on.

steveone

might have been involved in an important phonecall on his woopeedoo bluetooth helmet....and didn't have time or an inclination to play with traffic..

he may be on his last legs as far as points on his licence goes....

maybe he uses his arse up knee down riding skills on a track where they're more....appropriate....

maybe he was following the car in front and...well that one speaks for itself...

maybe...in buying a big bike.. he enjoys riding the bike without having to keep it on the boil all the time...

maybe he'd just rebuilt the engine and was running it in nice and handy...

maybe the bike was stolen and he was keeping a low profile....

I could go on....but I won't ..maybe its just books and covers type thing...
btw....sad to see the old harley hatin's back again... mines coming up on 80 thousand shortly... every one a memory....

blu3r0ri0n

Please Kill Me wrote: »

I wave at everyone regardless of what they're on.

I stopped waving at scooters, last one I waved at nearly wrapped himself around the pole when he lifted his hand!:eek:

positron

paddy147 wrote: »

So a biker cant win regardless.

OP's problem is very simple - it's just that others are not like him. You know the type, "if you ride faster than me you are reckless yob; If you drive slower than me, you are a wuss noob chicken.". It applies to all sorts of situations!

Max Headroom

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

I stopped waving at scooters, last one I waved at nearly wrapped himself around the pole when he lifted his hand!:eek:

I dont wave at "mods", theyre the enemy.......showin me age now.........:D

arybvtcw0eolkf

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

I stopped waving at scooters, last one I waved at nearly wrapped himself around the pole when he lifted his hand!:eek:

I make a special effort to acknowledge a scooterist.

First off I love scooters and rode one for ten years, and secondly I know how it is to feel marginalized by bikers because at the same time I also rode a CBR1000 and a Honda 650 Dominator.

blu3r0ri0n

Harleigh Wonderful Melon wrote: »

I make a special effort to acknowledge a scooterist.

First off I love scooters and rode one for ten years, and secondly I know how it is to feel marginalized by bikers because at the same time I also rode a CBR1000 and a Honda 650 Dominator.

I'll wave back if they do it first, dont want to be responsible for someone trashing their pride and joy thats all, it has happened three times so far...then again it could have been the same guy LOL. There is a 90 year old dude that goes around on a honda 50 nearby, he gets a leg out from me and gives me two legs out (as much as he can manage anyway) everytime I see him, cracks me up!

Please Kill Me

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

I stopped waving at scooters, last one I waved at nearly wrapped himself around the pole when he lifted his hand!:eek:

LMFAO!!! :pac:

positron wrote: »

OP's problem is very simple - it's just that others are not like him. You know the type, "if you ride faster than me you are reckless yob; If you drive slower than me, you are a wuss noob chicken.". It applies to all sorts of situations!

Yeah....yeah that's what it is! :rolleyes:

RosieJoe

Max Headroom wrote: »

I dont wave at "mods", theyre the enemy.......showin me age now.........:D

Too right! Alanstrainor, colm_mcm, kbannon, Limerick man, Our man in Havana, P.C., TestTransmission, Zascar and co can go feck themselves

Odysseus

Harleigh Wonderful Melon wrote: »

I make a special effort to acknowledge a scooterist.

First off I love scooters and rode one for ten years, and secondly I know how it is to feel marginalized by bikers because at the same time I also rode a CBR1000 and a Honda 650 Dominator.

Yeah, I'm on a PX 200 one day, the other options are a CB400, SV650 and a transalp and there is a big difference in how my waves are acknowledged when I'm on the PX compared to the other bikes.

galwaytt

Odysseus wrote: »

Harleigh Wonderful Melon wrote: »

I make a special effort to acknowledge a scooterist.

First off I love scooters and rode one for ten years, and secondly I know how it is to feel marginalized by bikers because at the same time I also rode a CBR1000 and a Honda 650 Dominator.

Yeah, I'm on a PX 200 one day, the other options are a CB400, SV650 and a transalp and there is a big difference in how my waves are acknowledged when I'm on the PX compared to the other bikes.

Ditto.
And, if you really want to confuse people, try a modern SuperScooter.....

Odysseus

galwaytt wrote: »

Ditto.
And, if you really want to confuse people, try a modern SuperScooter.....

I Know, I was stopped by the cops on the M50 last week, asks me if it is over 50cc:rolleyes: I expectyed them to know better, that was a mistake, the diver had a big angry head on him when they pulled up beside me. Apalling attitude, after they discovered their fcuk up, checked everything over, really looked like they where looking for a reason to take the bike off me. Anyway I'm going off topic:D

Wonda-Boy

Was on an electric 50cc scooter on Sunday...them things are dangerous. Bad brakes, no sound, quick acceleration and tiny tyres but great fun. Would hate to see the reaction of the motorbike community on one of them 24/7

arybvtcw0eolkf

I was thinking of this thread on Friday morning.. I'd been to a funeral of a mate on Thursday, if any of you guys seen us you won't have forgotten it in a hurry.. It was a biker funeral and close on a hundred bikes riding in the cortege..

Anyway, Friday morning I'm on the M50 regretting my decision not to ring in for a day off and I'd swear someone out on a brisk walk could have over taken me

Tbh I wasn't fit to take the locks off the bike never mind filter on the M50, thank f*ck I survived to tell the tale.

Please Kill Me

Harleigh Wonderful Melon wrote: »

I was thinking of this thread on Friday morning.. I'd been to a funeral of a mate on Thursday, if any of you guys seen us you won't have forgotten it in a hurry.. It was a biker funeral and close on a hundred bikes riding in the cortege..

Aye, been to plenty of them in my day. It's been a while thank God. Hopefully it stays that way!

Wonda-Boy

Harleigh Wonderful Melon wrote: »

I was thinking of this thread on Friday morning.. I'd been to a funeral of a mate on Thursday, if any of you guys seen us you won't have forgotten it in a hurry.. It was a biker funeral and close on a hundred bikes riding in the cortege..

Anyway, Friday morning I'm on the M50 regretting my decision not to ring in for a day off and I'd swear someone out on a brisk walk could have over taken me

Tbh I wasn't fit to take the locks off the bike never mind filter on the M50, thank f*ck I survived to tell the tale.

Sad day but at least he got a very good turnout. Did not know the lad but he has been talked about very fondly on all the bike forums.

RIP

kevin-46

i had a 125 for 2-3 months sold it and got a 400cc couldnt come out off 2nd gear now its fine top speed i got was 130mph lookin next bike a 600 or 750

Cienciano

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Was on an electric 50cc scooter on Sunday...them things are dangerous. Bad brakes, no sound, quick acceleration and tiny tyres but great fun. Would hate to see the reaction of the motorbike community on one of them 24/7

How was it 50cc and electric?

Wonda-Boy

Cienciano wrote: »

How was it 50cc and electric?

It is the equivalent to 50cc power wise is what I mean, should have clarified.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Sad day but at least he got a very good turnout. Did not know the lad but he has been talked about very fondly on all the bike forums.

RIP

Thanks, the guy was an absolute legend.

Apart from the MCC lads there were also Vikings, Freewheelers, Disciples (he was ex-president) and Angels at his removal.

Cienciano

Can we get back on topic here?

The only way to "use" a litre sports bike is on the track.

Please Kill Me

Cienciano wrote: »

Can we get back on topic here?

The only way to "use" a litre sports bike is on the track.

Agreed.

Yes, to get the maximum out of it, the track is ideal. But if you have one for commuting, why buzz around at 80kph and sit behind cars? It's a waste!

Just to clarify, if someone DOES do that, it's their own business, my point initially was that I personally find it irritating and it's a waste of a nice bike. Some days I took my missus' bike, just to take it easy for a change (it's a 400cc) but if on my own bike, I used it for what it was able for. That's all.

P.C.

Thread cleaned up a bit.

Bans will be handed out to the next poster who starts the After Hours type posts.

Zascar

Guys to reiterate what PC says here - I'm sick of the same people constantly p1ssing about - last change, 2 weeks bans next time anyway plays up even a little bit.

arybvtcw0eolkf

OP you're a fecker, I'm on the M50 every morning looking for a ZX9 and I'm off ~ I've even started to shave and brush my teeth in case we meet :cool:

Please Kill Me

Harleigh Wonderful Melon wrote: »

OP you're a fecker, I'm on the M50 every morning looking for a ZX9 and I'm off ~ I've even started to shave and brush my teeth in case we meet :cool:

PMSL!! Hahahaha Well you're safe enough for the minute mate, for two reasons.

1. I never use the M50 if I can avoid it. It's too straight! :pac:

2. I had an accident 5 weeks ago, I have a broken collarbone and the bike is wrecked, so I won't be on it for a while.

BUT, if you see what looks like an elephant riding a bicycle hooning down the road, that's me on the missus' Super Four!! :pac:

arybvtcw0eolkf

Please Kill Me wrote: »

PMSL!! Hahahaha Well you're safe enough for the minute mate, for two reasons.

1. I never use the M50 if I can avoid it. It's too straight! :pac:

Its only straight when you don't filter

Please Kill Me

Harleigh Wonderful Melon wrote: »

Its only straight when you don't filter

Actually, I quite enjoy THAT part!! HEHEHEHE

arybvtcw0eolkf

Good luck with the shoulder. I was out for 11 months with two broken elbows and a broken wrist, but the bike was a work bike so at least that bit didn't hurt :P