I think when I get to the USA I am going to have the same bike again, just trying to decide if I want stealth black...
Or the new blue...
Or the new blue...
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yeah, it was supposed to be sarcastic, sorry about that. Most of the touring bikes I've been on felt very cramped. But that's what I get for riding a big fat sabre. I just dumped some cobra exhausts on mine, and dear god is it loud.Originally posted by manike
Wyn have you ever tried a VFR? It was actually the most comfortable sports tourer I tried. And it's definitely not a small bike. I'm trying to work out if you were being sarcastic or serious.
I looked quite hilarious trying to fit on a fireblade in comparison... I need to ge a pic of me sat on it, but on this it feels great, I can hunker down behind the screen, wind it up to 145mph 
(err private road guvnor...) and then realise I'm not even in top gear. Oops heheheh 
You are the Wormtongue of AO.~bofh
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I still can not picture Wyn riding that arse bike he's got. One of these days I'll buy a bike, but it'll end up being a Scout I think.
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I love having a bike so much. I wonder if in America where your roads are not so 'twisty' if I will change to being a cruiser rider... doubt it
but we shall see.
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Oh my friend we have many many miles of twisty roads! You just need to find them. I doubt you'll find them in Texas (just one big open plain). You want area's full of great twisty roads hit Western PA, Western MD, or West Virginia.Originally posted by manike
I love having a bike so much. I wonder if in America where your roads are not so 'twisty' if I will change to being a cruiser rider... doubt it but we shall see.
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Sounds like a long way to go for a ride out... as compared to the 500yards from my house to get to some great roads currently...Originally posted by 1stdeadeye
You want area's full of great twisty roads hit Western PA, Western MD, or West Virginia.
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good luck with the new job!
Simon, if you pick up the texas accent on top of your brit accent i don't think i would understand a word you say.Originally posted by manike
I am moving to Dallas.
so i guess this means you'll be hitting more of the US events now jah?Comment
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Re: good luck with the new job!
That's ok. Actions speak louder than words...Originally posted by graycie
Simon, if you pick up the texas accent on top of your brit accent i don't think i would understand a word you say.
Looks like it!Originally posted by graycie
so i guess this means you'll be hitting more of the US events now jah?Comment
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Simon, its a bike not a car, whats to convert? Ok I do understand the freight thing though.Originally posted by manike
That means it isn't worth paying to ship it over, or to get the lights converted etc.Comment
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Er, same issue as with a car, the lights are angled differently. Different emission regs in the USA also, but not sure if that would have been an issue or not.Comment
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Manike..sweet Interceptor. That was actually my first choice. Then I changed my mind and bought the Busa. Every year those are rated one of the best bikes. Superbikes are quick and fun but not good on longer trips. Sporttourer was the way to go. Good luck and be safe. Get leathers also.
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im liking the blue...oh and whatever color u get...match everything with it..jacket, helmet, gloves..etc..Originally posted by manike
I think when I get to the USA I am going to have the same bike again, just trying to decide if I want stealth black...
Or the new blue...
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TAKE IT OFF A JUMP!!!!!
My Setup:
Blue 2k3 V/F Cocker14" JT 2-PeiceShocktech PneusDye 2X Trigger FrameNW 5" Spoon DropJAM BoltCenterFlag 68/4500Comment
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Oh ok the emissions would be fine to sort hell it is nearly new but light alignment? Surely bikes are straight ahead unlike cars...all the damned bikers I ever see always seem to have high beam on and pointing in my direction and always have full beam on during the day!! Whenever I pass them in the opposite direction...I don't have a problem with bikers (might have sounded that way) as there are more knobs behind the wheel than behind handlebarsOriginally posted by manike
Er, same issue as with a car, the lights are angled differently. Different emission regs in the USA also, but not sure if that would have been an issue or not.Last edited by MarkM; 10-07-2003, 04:52 AM.Comment
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Apparently not.Originally posted by MarkM
Surely bikes are straight ahead unlike cars...
It's now compulsory on all new bikes to ride with lights on. Stupid nanny country always telling us what to do... I'm quite looking forward to trying living somewhere else for a change.
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