Is motorcycling allowed?

[mazambaan]

Need to replace the wife IMHO

 

There was an old joke about this.  Not allowed to reboot Ver 1.0 anymore to get an improved Ver 1.1 and going a full upgrade to Ver 2.0 can be very expensive and traumatic.Obtaining a pirate copy of Ver 2.0 can also be very risky, or so I'm told.

 

Rather go for some patches like "starting it to see if it can be sold" or "trying it for a friend" but these only have a limited operational life.

[IceCreamMan]

Is true

[RoddieJ]

Is true

Waaakakakakakakaaaaa.... Absolutely hilarious!! Now I understand why you signed up :thumbs:

[Andymann]

So I spent the weekend following the DJ Rally and by default both Brad and Darryn Binder.  What brilliant guys - really approachable and so down to earth.  I never got any vibe that they felt they were anything more than just two brothers who apart from being able to ride modern bikes really really quickly, were just riding old bikes with their Dad. In fact Darryn won the trophy for the youngest rider ( A trophy I won in '90, 91, 92 and 93) so I went over to chat to him and when I introduced myself he said, wow - you're the guy who has won this so many times - and proceeded to ask me how old I was when I started, what bike I ride - he was genuinely interested.

 

One thing I did notice which was very impressive is that as he was walking back with the Trophy, the lid fell off - quick as a flash, and I mean really quick, he reached out and grabbed it about 50cm from the floor.  His hand-eye co-ordination and reaction time is incredible.

[sawystertrance]

I met Brad last week in CT and came away with the same impression. 

 

I think Darren is for sure skillful enough to win many races but is perhaps a tad impetuous. And unlucky. I success comes his way too.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

So I spent the weekend following the DJ Rally and by default both Brad and Darryn Binder.  What brilliant guys - really approachable and so down to earth.  I never got any vibe that they felt they were anything more than just two brothers who apart from being able to ride modern bikes really really quickly, were just riding old bikes with their Dad. In fact Darryn won the trophy for the youngest rider ( A trophy I won in '90, 91, 92 and 93) so I went over to chat to him and when I introduced myself he said, wow - you're the guy who has won this so many times - and proceeded to ask me how old I was when I started, what bike I ride - he was genuinely interested.

 

One thing I did notice which was very impressive is that as he was walking back with the Trophy, the lid fell off - quick as a flash, and I mean really quick, he reached out and grabbed it about 50cm from the floor.  His hand-eye co-ordination and reaction time is incredible.

 

He also had a lot of pent up energy I would say, so that quick move was the outlet

[DirtyFrank]

[IceCreamMan]

Its unlike any other bike i have ever ridden before. It is engaging though and it is fun and i guess thats what it is about. An one rides slowly past the shop windows to get a glimpse of just how bad ass one actually is. Also a lot more compact than you would think a harley to be.

Edited March 16, 2020 by IceCreamMan

[RoddieJ]

Its unlike any other bike i have ever ridden before. It is engaging though and it is fun and i guess thats what it is about. An one rides slowly past the shop windows to get a glimpse of just how bad ass one actually is. Also a lot more compact than you would think a harley to be.

That’s a real beauty :thumbs:

BTW... Isn’t this the same post you put up when you got the Triumph.... Hahahahahahaaaa just kidding Bud...

 

So, which Triumph was it that you had? I’m sure it’s a great bike vs a great lifestyle - Enjoy :fistpump:

 

I really should be getting away from this thread... but all live sport has been cancelled or postponed, have had enough of CORONAVIRUS, just changed cars, camping is on hold due to CoronaVirus rules and lockdown... so here I am... :fencelook:

Edited March 16, 2020 by RoddieJ

[shova1]

Its unlike any other bike i have ever ridden before. It is engaging though and it is fun and i guess thats what it is about. An one rides slowly past the shop windows to get a glimpse of just how bad ass one actually is. Also a lot more compact than you would think a harley to be.

 

She is pretty. Typical Harley rider......looking at oneself's reflection on a ride   

[RocknRolla]

Naais ICM!

 

Enjoy. Ride whatever puts a smile on your Dial.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Its unlike any other bike i have ever ridden before. It is engaging though and it is fun and i guess thats what it is about. An one rides slowly past the shop windows to get a glimpse of just how bad ass one actually is. Also a lot more compact than you would think a harley to be.

 

So did they manage to get it running or was it towed from where it stood on the side of the road????

 

Just kidding, niceish bike. Not for me but it's not bad looking.

[RocknRolla]

So did they manage to get it running or was it towed from where it stood on the side of the road????

 

Just kidding, niceish bike. Not for me but it's not bad looking.

 

I guess, while waiting for some-one to bring fuel, it was the perfect opportunity for a photo shoot...

[Hairy]

So did they manage to get it running or was it towed from where it stood on the side of the road????

 

Just kidding, niceish bike. Not for me but it's not bad looking.

dude ... it is a Harley, not a KTM

[IceCreamMan]

She is pretty. Typical Harley rider......looking at oneself's reflection on a ride   

 

Also got a years membership to HOG... 

 

But seriously, in my whole life i have only been to 2 harley dealerships. Guildford and Reading and both on a saturday. These are places of social gathering. Harley sells a lifestyle. Ppl just go there to hang out. It fulfills a need.  I was talkign to the sales manager and we were shooting the breeze, he has had business dealings in ZA in the past so we got talking about all sorts of stuff. i then casually mention i rarely see harleys on the road. he reckons a lot of guys dont really ever ride them. Mind boggles. 

 

I ride 12 months a year here. Only time i get scared is for ice and snow. 

 

I did ride a Livewire. Fastest accelerating bike i have ever ridden, its insanely fast on acceleration. 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Also got a years membership to HOG... 

 

But seriously, in my whole life i have only been to 2 harley dealerships. Guildford and Reading and both on a saturday. These are places of social gathering. Harley sells a lifestyle. Ppl just go there to hang out. It fulfills a need.  I was talkign to the sales manager and we were shooting the breeze, he has had business dealings in ZA in the past so we got talking about all sorts of stuff. i then casually mention i rarely see harleys on the road. he reckons a lot of guys dont really ever ride them. Mind boggles. 

 

I ride 12 months a year here. Only time i get scared is for ice and snow. 

 

I did ride a Livewire. Fastest accelerating bike i have ever ridden, its insanely fast on acceleration. 

 

Those free coffee's cost so much in chrome, be warned.......

 

I have said it before, the Livewire intrigues me and if the charging network is good enough and when/if the price ever becomes more reasonable, then I will consider one.