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Post by vtrstormer on Jun 14, 2014 8:06:46 GMT 10
Say you have just won $100000 what bike would you buy or what would you do?
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Post by carlos8 on Jun 14, 2014 17:00:21 GMT 10
Zx 14 r most awesome bike I have rode
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Post by kenmoore on Jun 14, 2014 18:58:24 GMT 10
If I was to win that sort of money I would pack my bags and head off to Italy and do the Ducati ride up to the Swiss Alps from Rimini.
Then when I got back home I would do a USD front end on the Storm and buy an Aprillia 250 stroker, have some work done to the motor and make it a screamer for over my favourite mountain road.
I think that would be enough to make me a very happy camper!!
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Post by erno on Jun 15, 2014 8:46:08 GMT 10
Do The isle of man,then sturgis,sell one of the storms and buy a Aprilla Tuono  |
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Post by kenmoore on Jun 15, 2014 19:18:08 GMT 10
Which Tuono, the V2 or the V4?
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Post by camo on Jun 18, 2014 20:14:33 GMT 10
I'd have both my bikes freshened up a bit, maybe buy a cheap gixer 750 in full track trim and then book a few track days.
That'd be enough change to get us the home loan she's always wanted so I'd earn massive browny points, probably enough to ride every weekend without the guilt trip haha.
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Post by vtrstormer on Jun 18, 2014 20:22:43 GMT 10
Haha, that could work....but you would still get the guilt trip, we all do
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Post by kenmoore on Jun 19, 2014 21:14:24 GMT 10
What's a"Guilt Trip"
My Missus looks at me and tells me to go for a ride!
I put this down to a symptom of my magnetic personality - bullshit! , the trick is to become such a pain that they are happy to see the arse end of you.
That way you can go riding without any guilt and it's a win win all round.
You get to thrash your bike, and the Missus doesn't have to put up with you and can relax and enjoy herself.
Try it guys, it works sometimes!!
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Post by bowler on Jun 20, 2014 13:56:07 GMT 10
Do The isle of man,then sturgis,sell one of the storms and buy a Aprilla Tuono Dont forget me Russ and Fozzy , you said you would'nt  Graham |
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Post by vtrstormer on Jun 20, 2014 18:06:54 GMT 10
Do The isle of man,then sturgis,sell one of the storms and buy a Aprilla Tuono Dont forget me Russ and Fozzy , you said you would'nt Graham Hey Graham, is it one in all in?  ? |
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Post by 1wd on Jun 20, 2014 18:44:47 GMT 10
What's a"Guilt Trip" My Missus looks at me and tells me to go for a ride! I put this down to a symptom of my magnetic personality - bullshit! , the trick is to become such a pain that they are happy to see the arse end of you. That way you can go riding without any guilt and it's a win win all round. You get to thrash your bike, and the Missus doesn't have to put up with you and can relax and enjoy herself. Try it guys, it works sometimes!! Absolutly!.......And I always say "I've been riding bikes before I met you and will continue to do so, after all dear it's what made me the man I am"! Now try that for a bullshit line. Although, I also have to squeeze in that I've also surfed, kite surfed and now stand up paddle!(Well, traded in the kite surf gear for the SUP.) Ha ha, the dog even growls at me! |
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Post by erno on Jun 20, 2014 19:57:00 GMT 10
Thought I would of got that one passed by you graham.  O well if I must  And Ken the V4 (R) model thats out |
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Post by kenmoore on Jun 21, 2014 8:18:02 GMT 10
Funny thing about Surfing. I have surfed constantly since I was 12, never stopped. I work in the motor industry and instead of doing what most sales guys do , drinking, gambling and chasing Sheila's I just went surfing.
Currently have 14 boards of all types in racks under the house in my storage area next to the man cave.
These days I tend to ride longboards more and have resisted the SUP craze but have had a few goes.
Bikes are my other outlet and at the moment are more engaging than the surf as it is getting a bit cold for my old bones. The surf has to be good at the moment or I'd rather go riding.
I did go on a boys trip for a week up to Crescent Head and had some great waves in May! I have a couple of good mates there that used to be in the same longboard club as me and go there regularly. I have left a board up there and often jump on the bike and duck up there for a quick break.
Bikes take over when there is no surf, but will never be my main focus as I get craby when I don't surf.
I wonder how many other guys on here surf, to me bikes are the next closest sensation to surfing!
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Post by 1wd on Jun 21, 2014 15:16:23 GMT 10
Geez, don't try kite surfing then, that is addictive. When the breeze is on it's like firestorm powered surfing!
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Post by kenmoore on Jun 21, 2014 17:49:23 GMT 10
I reckon that I am too old for that now.
A couple of mates got into it years ago and talked me into having a go. Man what a challenge, bloody hard on the whole body. I was in my 40's then and was right into Enduro and Kite Surfing gave my body a harder workout than a whole weekend in the bush.
It was fun, but very physical, so I didn't pursue it.
That's why I enjoy the road bikes sooooo much, age isn't a barrier!!,
I am still fit enough to cut it with the young guys and have some fun at the same time without making an arse of myself.
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Post by Hobastard on Aug 10, 2014 1:36:54 GMT 10
All of 'Em
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