Is motorcycling allowed?

[IceCreamMan]

Would like to give one a go sometime. I'm seriously considering buying a big naked in a couple of years and the MT09 vs the GSX-S are currently on my short list.

After going to a bike shop here, PH motorcycles in Crawley who are agents for every brand pretty much, I looked at the monster 797, the cb650r , MT07 , duke 790, sv650x and gsxs750 it struck me just how small the bikes are. Biggest of the lot is he suzook gsx and being nearly 6 foot 4 I dwarf the others.

 

Really wanted an old school monster like the 797 but I look silly on it. Chicks don’t dig silly.

[Hairy]

So on Friday I walked past a MT07 I saw a lone glove on the seat, so I took this with me and left a note with my details for the rider to call me.

 

Lunchtime I get the call and go out to meet the rider and have a chat. He has been on his MT07 for a while now and only had really good things to say about the bike ... was a nice guy to chat to.

 

Been looking at the MT07’s with a longing eye now since seeing and hearing that first red one from earlier in the week!

[Patchelicious]

You shouldn’t steal other people’s gloves!

Edited May 25, 2019 by Patchelicious

[Spokey]

To top it off I dropped the bike this morning like an asshole... in my driveway! 

 

Cant even tell you what happened... the neighbours dogs had a laugh at least!

 

Hope the bike is okay.

 

About ten years ago, on my wedding anniversary I had stopped to buy flowers for the missus. As I just had 1 km to ride to get home, I stuck them in my backpack thinking to ride real slowly........

So, about to back out the parking , both feet down and the flowers fall over to one side, okay, no stress, flick the stand down and lean to the left, but...........stand not over centre, bike keeps going, flowers fall under bike. Slight incline, bike slid a few cms, but enough to damage the fairing.

 

Missus presented with damaged flowers, man she was upset about the bike!

[BenReaper]

After going to a bike shop here, PH motorcycles in Crawley who are agents for every brand pretty much, I looked at the monster 797, the cb650r , MT07 , duke 790, sv650x and gsxs750 it struck me just how small the bikes are. Biggest of the lot is he suzook gsx and being nearly 6 foot 4 I dwarf the others.

 

Really wanted an old school monster like the 797 but I look silly on it. Chicks don’t dig silly.

I'm not big but big-ish and my SRAD 750 is a comfortable fit, not sure how big newer 750 models are but I sat on BMW s1000r recently, the naked model, and that felt really good, not a beemer fan though.

 

To be honest I've been considering converting my SRAD back to streetfighter as I had it a few years back before buying a donor bike to restore it but the wife says NO it has to go![emoji53]

[Hairy]

I'm not big but big-ish and my SRAD 750 is a comfortable fit, not sure how big newer 750 models are but I sat on BMW s1000r recently, the naked model, and that felt really good, not a beemer fan though.

 

To be honest I've been considering converting my SRAD back to streetfighter as I had it a few years back before buying a donor bike to restore it but the wife says NO it has to go![emoji53]

nice bike

[BenReaper]

nice bike

Thanks, I always wanted to get it back to original and finally found a donor bike for a good price. A 600 SRAD with a blown motor but with all the cosmetics intact.

I still have to do some engine and body work before I can sell it but like I said I've started rethinking this as I'd really enjoy a naked now, I've grown out of sportsbike's.

But with me having baught the DR the wife is adamant that I can't have two now, so ons must go and I'm really enjoying the DR at the moment.

 

 

[Spokey]

Thanks, I always wanted to get it back to original and finally found a donor bike for a good price. A 600 SRAD with a blown motor but with all the cosmetics intact.

I still have to do some engine and body work before I can sell it but like I said I've started rethinking this as I'd really enjoy a naked now, I've grown out of sportsbike's.

But with me having baught the DR the wife is adamant that I can't have two now, so ons must go and I'm really enjoying the DR at the moment.

Tough lady, making you choose like that. Just keep it ‘round a mates house!

[BenReaper]

Tough lady, making you choose like that. Just keep it ‘round a mates house!

If only it were possible, she also wants a mid sized dual to go riding with me so the SRAD has to be sold towards that.

But I've made peace with it, as they say happy wife happy life. [emoji848]

I'll give her what she wants now then I can get what I want in a couple of years. [emoji57]

[Spokey]

If only it were possible, she also wants a mid sized dual to go riding with me so the SRAD has to be sold towards that.

But I've made peace with it, as they say happy wife happy life. [emoji848]

I'll give her what she wants now then I can get what I want in a couple of years. [emoji57]

Ha ha, yes indeed. Good that she wants to ride too. My Missus entertained that idea but decided against it. Her preference has become paddling as opposed to riding motorcycles. I am easy with that as I enjoy the kayaks too.

 

She felt she was a bit old to be learning to ride an on/off road motorcycle, even a modestly powered midweight. This after getting back into MTB and riding dirt trails again. I understand her as I have been riding since my early teens. There is a lot to learn on a bike and it takes time to build the skills and confidence.

 

Good Luck to your Missus!

[IceCreamMan]

A pair of 26 year olds out at newlands corner. Amazing how sweet these old bikes are and between the 2 incredibly reliable. And still go well over the national speed limits cept we would not dare do that and promise to never do it again.

[Allrounder]

If only it were possible, she also wants a mid sized dual to go riding with me so the SRAD has to be sold towards that.

But I've made peace with it, as they say happy wife happy life. [emoji848]

I'll give her what she wants now then I can get what I want in a couple of years. [emoji57]

 

Crosby now sells a 400cc dual with panniers for something like 67 000. 

[Hairy]

If only it were possible, she also wants a mid sized dual to go riding with me so the SRAD has to be sold towards that.

But I've made peace with it, as they say happy wife happy life. [emoji848]

I'll give her what she wants now then I can get what I want in a couple of years. [emoji57]

at least she gave you a good alternative, and then she gets to ride with you too!

[Hairy]

Crosby now sells a 400cc dual with panniers for something like 67 000. 

The RE Himalayan should also be on our shores soon!

 

This young lady has certainly put some miles on hers

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIs9nkveW9WmYtsOcJBwTg

[Allrounder]

crappy video but a few nice shots of the Crosby

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YedOc0v-3iw

[Allrounder]

And a nice write up. 

 

https://www.zabikers.co.za/2018/12/04/crosby-400-adventure-lightweight-simple-adventure-solution/