Motorbike Enthusiasts ..

Just have it insured and when it stuffs up have it burnt get the pay out and buy a new one. Thay way youl get to play with a new bike hahahaha

I do all my own service stuff to my cars and bikes. As boosting said if you do your regular maintence you shouldnt have a prob and the bike should last you a while. I serviced my Harley every 5000 klicks. Proberlly going to my bike soon as its of the road so im going to go over it and change the filters, oil, break pads etc....

well im off to scoozis on rundle.

the www.netriderr.net.au crew will be down there again tonight. and tonights main point fo discussion is the Christmas toy run.

so should be informative.. and a nice night for a ride!

Guess what justin....i wanna motobike!! i went looking at them on the weekend too lol.....i think i might need a little one lol they all look so big...oh and i have to tell you have colours i want i'll be the only one with them!!! well actually i haven't seen a bike with these colurs b4

You'd need to start out on a 250cc bike as it is, they are smaller .. so it would look the right size on you for sure.

What coloooorss? I wanna know

yeah i'll get a slow bike for sure lol well the colours im choose are..........you'll find out when i get my bike in like 10 yrs lol I wanna get a dirt bike then i can go riding in my area....well across the highway anyway

ahhhh your talkin about the old quarry in aberfoyle pk. I've taken my wr 400 in there a few times lots and lots of fun. Dirt bikes are good for burning around on but not at highway speeds.



Well done though would be wicked to see you out there with us cruzing around

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Nov 22 2006, 07:50 PM

picked up my wallet.. yaay have licence back

starlet you should go for your licnce! i need another girl in here im prety small and i just bought my bike last week its fantastic! best adrenaline rush eva! what colours wer ya thinking of? if you have alredy gone looking it shouldnt be too hard to convince ya right?

hehe i lived in aberfoyle park for 14 years.. if your in that area definatly go for dirt bike, you would have so much fun!

good to see the R 1 out last night boosty! and great to finaly ride side by side with ya.. even if it was just a leisurly cruise down to the bay for another coffee shop!

Starlet, u can legally ride anything up to a 600 ( with restrictions) but most sports 250's like me justin and monica and joker ride.. are all you need on your Ls, plenty of poke for your $$!!!

Yeah cheers mate i've been trying to make it out for weeks and last night i just thought frak it i don't have anything else to do. Was a good night seem'd like decent people too not like a lot of the posers i used to ride with. Wehn i say posers i mean these epople who go out buy the biggest best bike/ leathers/ boots helmet/ and couldn't ride to save their lives. For a change these people actually look like they can ride hehe. Was a good ride i think i pulled a little stoppie last night but the traffic was a little dodgy for too many more but i wanna get em as good as i used to so will be practicing a bit more.

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Nov 23 2006, 08:02 AM

Got to have a ride last night and this morning. Perfect weather for it I reckon I may go out this afternoon too, before work - or at least give the precious a bit of a clean .. I haven't done that for a while

Good to see you lads had fun last night at Scoozi's and such

yeah was a good night a little more sedate than i usually ride but good al the same. Have to preserve the license these days too many more points and i'll have to buy a moped

riding aint always about going as fast as you can...

the wednesday nights are a casual get together mid week where we talk shit and catch up. as everyones a from mixed back grounds, it gives us a chance to meet greet and organise things such as our group ride for the christmas toy run. and breakfast prior to the event itself.
so it suits our needs and is a social gathering. we all ride to work everyday, and ride every chance we get so its a good chance to sit down and relax as a group.


i had a nice ride home via the round abouts on kings road down by teh marina, then up past teh airport look out and skate park, up tapleys west beach rd n home,

other things to do last night that held priority

might catch ya tonight boosty

that is a certainty now haha between us we'll have 4 more wheels than we really need but meh a shopping we will go.

Was a good ride last night and for once it wasn't an all out grand prix at every set of lights lmao like the guy's i usually ride with

goddamn work meeting, other wise i would have been other there with yas

was a good crew over 4 tables of peopel sitting and socilising, and then a nice ride that involved no bullshit...

well worth a visit if ur in the area. a great bunch of people

and seriously... christmas toy run... how fraking good does it feel to knwo ill be participating!

Christmas Toy Run sounds like a wicked idea, apart from the fact it's the morning after Enchanted

If they fall on the same dates next year, I'll think of not having such a big night so I can attend - but as far as this year goes, partying is now above riding on the priority list

After work tonight (so about 9:30) I'm going to go for a ride down to the bay, possibly/likely all along the Esplanade .. it'll be a good night for it.

Let me know if anyone's interested

cant make it..cooking a bbq,

and yes balm nights down the espy are wicked!

ive done a few nice rides along their after our wednesday nights.

enjoy the ride


Joker, sms'd me about some biek alarms. i urge everyone who hasnt got an alarm to get one cheap cheap!!

well for every one that aint on my SMS list, we have just got in a bike alarm.
is a steel mate, and for u guys i can do it for a special price of $55..

i just bought one 4 mine 2nite, and put it in, its pritty good.

it comes with every thing u need, siren, LED, module and 2 remotes, and it was fairly easy 2 put in. but if u dont wanta do it ur self, i can do it 4 ya.

im working all weekend, sat and sunday, and i have orded 3 more in, which r on the self now
so come in and see me.
for ppl who dont know where i am, its Sprint Auto Parts KIllkenny, 388 torrens rd

SOLD


so count one off that list of coming in...

will sort a time out for pick up and fitting

cheers simon!

no probs dude!!!

R.I.P wendy



A dear friend of mine was killed in a motorcylce crash near o'halloran hill last night she was the one riding the bike. I've ridden with her on numerous occasions. She was always so welcoming of new commers and always there to give you a nice warm hug to say hello after a wet season of not seeing eachother much in the winter months.. Always generous, kind and a great friend. She will be sadly missed as one of the "bay crew" most loved. I luv ya wendy and will forever miss you ....... you will not be forgotten.

always sad to hear of the passing of another biker,

its a sobering wake up call at how frail we really are when we ride.

if you need mate, im here. you have helped me thru my fair share of grief in the last few months and if needed, ill be here for you in similer fashion.

RIP Wendy

image not archived: post-1908-1164529034_thumb.jpgi just bought a brand new 2007 125cc thumpstar! which are now called terra moto dew to of all the ripp-off brands copying there name and plastics, they now have unique plastics and many more extras plus there alot cheaper! last years model wasnt as good and was about 2700 going up to about 5000 for the pro model

nice

get some good boots and gloves and a helmet and your set to be a dirt bike warrior!

i grew up on the dirt had alot of fun!


enjoy it hamish

Ride safe!

i BIg RIP to wendy, i had only known her for bout 2 months now, but she welcomed me with open arms to the group, and was like a mother figure 2 us all.

just came back from the bbq they had at stewie house in memory of her, and we r meeting up at the usual spot on friday nite

There is a cross up the top of the hill where it happened, and a texta, where u can write ur msg on the back. i will head up 2morrow nite to sign, and boosting if u wanta meet up we can both go up and sign

condolences to Jauz, and family, and frends.

There is a sticker now avalible with RIP wendy which u can get from a few of us.

if u wanta find out more, i would rather speak to u in person

anyway on a better note, i rode a R1 2nite aswell, GODDAMN........
spike said go have a ride, and been saying so for a few weeks, and im like nah not now, later when we r not in town. so at the bqq 2nite, he asked me again, and said ok sure.

talking bout holding on!!!, i couldnt change gear because i was 2 busy trying to hold on the the handle bars , once, after i min, i found second then third, but damn that pickes up......

then i went to leave 1hr later, my bike was so damn slow .

OK now i want a 600 lol

This post has been edited by joker4: Nov 26 2006, 09:29 PM

Went for a burn sat to Port Pirie with mates so thay can have there "meeting" While that was on caught up with a couple mates to have a few to drink. Then i caught up with the rest of the boys at the pub and finally got out of there at 4am sunday morning. Wasnt a happy camper thats for sure. I was ready to leave at 11 and thay just didnt want to leave. Was going to go home by myself but thay wouldnt let me ride by myself. On the way home mother nature put on a great show of lighting and thunder from Pirie to wakefield. From wakefield got caught in rain. Still wasnt happy as i told them that there where spose to be thunder and rain. Oh well made it home ok and got to open her really up into the big figures.

Remember, you hold on with your legs and the tank - not your hands and the handlebars grip on the bars is meant to be as loose as possible, otherwise you're not going to have a smooth ride - everything that happens to your body/arms/hands will go straight into the bike if you're holding on with your hands too tight!

Also, although I didn't know her - RIP Wendy, sounds like an excellent rider and person that will be missed.

found that out today. All my upper body is pretty sore from the ride over the weekend. It was cause im holding on tite and my head keeps on getting blown back from the wind and speed i was travelling at.

Did get a couple good shots on my fone of my mates travelling down wakefield road. Still even tho thay have big Harleys thay couldnt catch me up in the higher speeds

This post has been edited by Harley: Nov 27 2006, 09:58 AM

I was holding on with the tank, at just the forces, and wind where pushing me back
that think is damn powerful

rest in peace to wendy.. from all the good talk iv heard i wish i could have met her i had to meet up with family on sunday, they all had a few words to say wen they saw the article in the paper.


i keep scaring myself out of riding my bike... havnt gone out in a week.. checked over her tonight, start work at 7.. might take her out.. i need to and i know i definatly want to..

What are you doing exactly to scare yourself out of riding it?

Anything I/we can do to help?

anyone here ride at pt gawler off road park??

mental place lots of different tracks

sorry hamish iv got a road bike..




just from all the talk all my mates and family are giving me.. i think part of it was also from my long weekends.. so no.. its all in my head.. it really is, i just need to remind myself that..

i pulled out the bus timetable to get to work tonight... i half want to ride my bike..

becoz i have just realised its JUST in my head i think i will ride..

but when all my closest frends are worried im gonna kill myself.. and tell me at any mention of motorbikes.. i am getting a bit sketchy about it long after the weekend is over..

Pretty sure we're all road bikers right now, mate - but give me your bike for a weekend and I'll check the place out :lol



People fear what they don't know or understand. I was extremely nervous about this sort of thing the first month or so of riding (although still enjoying it thoroughly and getting out as much as possible). Eventually you come to terms with it, and you also realise that you can die while walking across the street, driving a car, eating a lettuce leaf or going for a swim.

Every activity (even inactivity) can spell out certain injury or death; that's why we should put safety, skill, confidence and familiarity at the top of our priority list (not just for riding; but for everything we do) - that's how we can lower our chances of ever being mixed up in an accident (once again, not only referring to motorcycles).

If you're still worried about this in a week or so time, Monica, let me know; as I have a solution - but it's a last resort

your not old enough to ride that....are you?

wat ya got??



yeah well i cant ride on the road but when i can i wanna get an old ninja and ride safly and responsibly. and fat chance your gonna ride my new bike before i do i only got it like 2 days ago....and im itching to go to gawler but there closed untill feb i think



wat bike you got justin??

both monica and jutsin ride CBR 250s

i ride a GPX 250

Joker an GSX250F ACross

Boosting a R1

HArley a GPX1000

and theres a duc rider in here aswell.. cant remebver her name she dont post much..

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yeah hamish iv got a honda CBR 250R

babe i turned 16 two months ago now, i got my car licence straight away and you can go for ya bike licence if you have that (incase you ddnt kno)

youv got like another 6 months to go right??? im sure it will fly by in no time! you will HAVE to come out riding with me, and the rest of the 'anthems motorbike enthusiasts'

hehe i wanted a ninja! ..wanted a green one.. or yellow.. anything but black actually they are such sexy bikes!! but hey im very happy with my red n black flamed honda



rode to work i really dont like riding in the city.. i tried avoiding big intersections, which meant i did a bit of a zigzag across the city nah it was okay, alot better than when i rode my bike for the first time i am becoming a better rider.. besides being a bit more scared.. on the way home in the city, just going around light sq. the first part of my turn i lost my confidence for some stupid reason, then as soon as i focused on looking thru the turn and relaxed, the bike steadied and i rode on smoothly.. funny that.. how the confidence factor really makes the difference dah!
finally figuring out how to ride a manual economically, using the gears properly to keep the revvs low wen going at higher speeds..
all the basics

i feel good that i took her out instead of keeping her cooped up in the garage

sounds good monica!

dont let everyones fear of bikes scare you away from somthing that makes u so happy!

mor epeopel die in cars than bikes but people dont talk so badly about that!

trust yourself, and ride safe

see you soon i hope

Im pretty sure Pt Gawler is shut for the public at the moment. Read it in the Trading Post a few weeks ago

I agree dont let everyones fears stop you from doing what you want. But be gratefull that you have people who care about you and worry about you!! The problem starts when no body cares!!

Yes but there are more people who drive cars per head of population than motorbikes. Which is why motorbikes are more focussed on and also the fact that the accidents are usually more horrific. Plus you have a lot lower survival rate in an accident on motor bikes...

yeah i was about to say that. the ratio of car drivers in accidents is much lower than motorbikes, etc


iv got a few late night shifts this week so ill work on building my confidence up again while there's no one else on the roads

Same as Monica, yeah .. Honda CBR250R, mine's an 88, her's is an 89 though basically the same look though!



I'm convinced that confidence is the deal maker/breaker for just about everything .. skill is a big factor, but it's embracing your skill (ie: through confidence) that gives you that extra edge just think positive and trust in your ability. Good to see you rode again so soon, too



That's it, yeah. Bikes have less accidents than every other vehicle - but when the accidents happen on a bike they're usually much nastier/worse.

.. around half the bike accidents (fatal ones) included alcohol, and a quarter included insanely high speeds .. there's only 3-4 fatalities per year that happened while riding at sensible speeds and not under the influence of drugs (alcohol included) - the instructors at rider safe explained a bunch of the latest statistics to us at the end of our Advanced course .. so the stats/odds aren't too bad - just be sensible/safe!

Yeah just like when we where coming home from Pirie sun morn a truck was overtaking another truck and my mate on his harley had to go on the white line on the edge of the road and eventually got puched onto the dirt by this truck and this was doing about 140 klicks. There was nothing he could do. The truck was over taking regardless and he had no where to go. He just got on the dirt keep up the momentum and keep going. I was hard enough to ride as it was for the gusty conditions but let alone lunatic truck drivers!

well... trucks vs biker... i knwo which will win. and at those speeds and in those conditions he did good to hold it.

almost got wiped out by a taxi on way home yesterday. bastard just cut striaght acorss my lane to zip down a side street and was gone before i coudl have words with him...


watch out for those taliban drivers!

When we got to Wakefield we had a laugh about. We where saying we should of turn around and chased him mad max style and got him of the road hahahaha oh well alls well that ends well.

Well Del i spose its all part of the fun you have to put up with been on a bike. I know when i started ridding my driving habits in a car certainly changed for the better

so true. i found i had more issues on the scooter with epopel cutting u off. as they just donts eem to comprehend the idea that your on the road and have a right to it too!

the GPX is black.. as is my jacket.. but.. i mean.. its loud.. i have a red/silver black helmet, and head light is on... seriously!!! cant u frkrs see me!!!


oh.. and now im wquick enuff to catch the taliban drivers if they do this shit too often.. hehehhe

i think the bigger the bike.. the more uget noticed.. surprising bout the harleys

love to ride...

nothing gonan stop me till its too late.

already looking for my next bike. even tho im stuuck on LAMS restrictions for over 12 months as havnt got my Ps yet.

must bvook that in...

spare 300$$ anyone???

I have a Honda CT 110 ex Posty training scooter for sale. Its in wicked condition, Its hardly used and is locked away at my shack. Its done less than 40,000 km and has been serviced and tuned by Aust Post for most of its life. Just out of reg.. $850 ono PM me if your interested.

This post has been edited by Oldskoolie: Dec 3 2006, 05:33 PM

Hit up Mich and Toby, mate. I know they were looking for a P.O.S. just to learn on and stuff!

lol, this is not a POS! But would be ideal for learning

You still have that posty dude??

yup

ILL ASK AROUND

would be a great learner bike! and also good cheap transport!!

yeah for sure. I'd keep it myself for cheap transport, however im looking for a traily

I will be supplying more detail soon when i find all the rego papers etc... But im pretty sure its a 95 or 96... But it could be even younger

I haven't been out on my bike for a while other than wendy's memorial ride last fri night and will ride to her funeral on thurs if i can get time off FKN BOSS . Been pretty sick lately / dealing with stuff and i made a promise to someone i wouldn't ride when angry again as i nearly made roo steaks last time. Hope to go riding with some of you again soon. Found out this week i lost another friend a while ago we weren't super close but we always rode together over the summers. Ride safe everyone this is the silly season where all the wanker drivers drive worse than usual. As we always say down the bay....... stay upright

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Dec 5 2006, 09:48 PM

Thats good to hear mate. A few ppl you have known have been losing there lifes latley and its sad to hear. The last thing i wana hear is the same with you. I havnt meet you or anything but you seem a top bloke and been a fellow anthem lover i just dont want it to hear it happening. Riding angry is proberlly worse then ridding pissed. Ridding gives you freedom and time to relax and even think about things but you wont be doing that if you where in a wheelchair or worse.

I need a bike stand. Gota change the sump gasket it leaking oil. Gota get onto that asap as ive been hassled to go on rides with my mates with there Harleys all the time. Got called a girl cause im not going for another run up to Pirie this weekend but im the only sports bike and thay are all on Harleys. I cant wait till next year till i get another Harley. Still keep the kwaka. Cheap 125hp bike with a 6 spd. You have to spend over 50g for that on a Harley

Anyone got a spare 45 grand to give me so i can get this of ebay

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thats a nice boat anchor

I just wanted to complain .. I haven't cleaned my bike for almost three weeks and it's such a dirty beast right now.

I feel so guilty and sad that I still don't really have a chance to give it a proper clean until perhaps tomorrow or Friday

Hay Justin some people love to have a dirty beast between there legs

True, Harley - but I feel like I've accomplished something when the precious is so shiney it hurts my eyes to look at it

I might even take most of it apart and give it a good clean on the inside too - it's been a few months since I've done that!

yeah cant go wrong woith that. Then youl get to have a good look to see if theres any oil leaks or hoses needs replacing etc....

Cheers mate, Would be good for us anthemites to actually catch up for a ride one day if we can organise some sort of bike cruze would be good to finally put a face to the name sounds like your having a ball on your bike i'd love to get out for a good thrash but as i said above that reason and also after loosing a couple of people you sort of reconsider things a bit more now thinking doing corners at 2.5 times what the recomended speed is may not be such a good idea these days never was before just thought i was bullet proof. still like to ride for fun but for the moment feel like i have lost my edge is i'm not pushing like i used to just riding at a easy enjoyable pace now

well all my plans to be part of the christmas toy run this year fell thru when yesterdays i went for a ride prior to coming to enchanted, coming round a corner i noticed my ear wheel gettin very squigggly!

after i had striatghened up and pullled over ( was quite an expereince) i realised i had a nail in the tire and it had deflated on me. not a good experience when cornering!

and due to the fact its staurday.. and then sunday... nothing open to get the repairs done

so im driving the car to work this week. and gotta try n work out where i take a bike tyre to get repaired/repaced. that is semi local to me.

and hwo i go about doing it... take the bike in in the back of a van? or try and remove the rear wheel etc and just take the rim.

fun and games

Scooter is sold.

I went to my shack to pick it up yesterday and ended up selling it to the owner of the shack nextdoor.

Mate has a bike trailer, but you could use a van thats how my mate picked up his Harley from Pro Street

nah man all good got it sorted Boltons Kawasaki are around the corner from me. they had stock in teh size i needed and could fit them today. plus got an iridium visor for my helmet so 2 tyres and a visor 350 done in a couple hours.

GC motor cycles quoted 20$ cheaper but in a diff ( smaller size) tire, and woudlnt of been able to do it till wednesday.

so i walked the bike round on my lunch hour and picker her up after work.

they also quoted me a decent price for the cam chain tensioner to be replaced so getting that done wednesday!

been an expencive week i thinks...

but ohwell.. its a little bit of christmas to myself!

I got a nail in a 2 week old tire ages ago i was spewin. They have high quality tire plugs now so i got a plug put in it. I did over 250km/h many times with that plug in and it never leaked for the life of the tire. I chose to plug it as the tire for the rear of the R1 is about $270 odd depending on brand fitted. Good to hear you got your flattie sorted.

Oh and to answer your question on scrubbing them in. The bike shops always used to tell me to ride conservitavely for a few k's or so. This is just to basically wear the protective wax off the tire. You can help this by getting an old towel and using metho or turps and scrubbing the tire, rub your hand across after and it feels grippy. This helps around the edges especially as i asked the bike shop once how do you scrub the last 10mm of tread riding conservitavely?? he didn't know so thats why i scrub 99% or the wax off when i get the bike home then go for a ride and try to use up all the tire. A nice tight cornered road is best for this and avoid using lots of throttle coming out of corners too. Might not be so much of a problem in the 250 but on bigger bikes they like to spin and leave black lines sometimes can get a bit hairy. ride safe

yeah mate. im gonna do the turps on a rag!

she rides very " upright" at moment as the tyres are soooo new! no highway flat spots...

cant wait to scrub em off a bit more and push her a lil harder...

I've been riding a scooter aorund the island it's fun... but dangerous..

very bad roads.. no rules... only 3-4 police for 400 square kms and farang (foriegners) get away with everything...

no shoes, no helmets, no shirts... just you and the hills and beachs and rocks and MASSIVE holes in the road...

You've got heaps and heaps of DIRT tracks you like trail bikes

... I don't mind it ... I drive at 40km per hour about as fast as I ride my bicycle and it's nice!!!

Riding a scooter through that scenery would be wild. I have seen some pics and if the roads were better what a place to ride.

as i said before.. ill say again.. i loved my scooter!!

had so much fun on it!

but loving teh bike more

How much does a bike licence cost nowadays? and is it same as car...6months Ls then 2 yrs Ps?

L's are about $300, you CAN keep your L's for 9 months - but you can basically sign up for your full licence test immediately if you really want (4 month wait is suggested).

Full licence test is $270 (but ends up being about $300 in the end as well with the extra fees, etc). Once you have your full licence you are restricted in the bikes you ride for 12 months - but essentially you can do the max speed limit, drink and ride (stupid idea though ), etc.

After 12 months, you get the R-Date removed from your licence (costs more money); then you can ride whatever bike you want, etc etc.

.. I also cleaned the precious inside-and-out with Plexus last night. Took about 4 hours and ten beers, but I feel so good for doing it

Oh how easy!

Went out for an hour or so today .. just went straight up Nth East Road, on through Birdwood and a few of the wineries up that way .. when I started getting tired I just turned around and came back.

Good twisties, but the road has been resurfaced so many times so you've got to keep your eyes peeled!

Im seriously considering just getting my Ps for my car licence and selling hte bike.....

wats wrong monica??


hope you havnt had a fall

beeen ages since u chatted in here

my bike has two new tyres.. and got the cam chain tensioner replaced today..

feeling nice and nimble on new rubber!

NOOOOOOOOOOO


Come for a ride on the R1 that will get your blood boiling again haha. I remember the first big bike i went on and it was like a super addictive drug once you FEEL THE POWER you can't look back cars are just so damn slow

god damn, went 4 a ride yesterday to see my sister on the house boat up at manuim, damn thats a long ride, nice, but long!!!, went to see what the bike can do, but not impressed, tho i had a bit of a cross wind which was not in my favor. could only get it up 2 150kph, tho it felt like 5 and 6 gear all most felt like it was in 4th. lol, damn i need that R1 that i rode 2 weeks ago bbahahha

tho the bike did run smooth all the way there and back so i cant really complane

well done long rides are an eye opener........gotta keep stopping get a sore butt haha. 150 is pretty fast still. Fast enough to loose your licnese still haah. My bike is out of rego for the moment and with this stupid weather it will stay like that for a few weeks till things calm down a bit

150 is fast on a small bike but when you hop onto a big bike 240 is quick. Did it once or 3 times and its just to fast. And still it had legs to keep going. Bet you boosting your R1 should have no worries doing that speed plus more

Even an R6 can break 300kmph, so an R1 would have not a trouble in the world haahaha.

I went for another ride up to Birdwood today .. that's three times this week - I figure if I head up there 3-4 times a week that will be great practice for the twisties. I'm more than confident in urban riding now; so I'm moving my focus back onto the hills to get faster, smoother and better overall when riding in them

I have also started lane splitting every time I come up to lights - what a great way to travel, I swear it cuts out more than half the riding time to and from places

Yes it will do that and more but its a matter of me not really wanting to do those speeds anymore. I made a promise to someone i wouldn't and aslo of late loosing a couple of friends makes you open your eyes a bit. I haven't ridden since my friend's funeral and to be honest might be a while till i get back into it. Busy time of year right now too .

Went for a ride up to Birdwood again today .. that's 4 times in the past week - each ride is more enjoyable, faster and smoother than the last.

Today was by far the best time I've ever had on a bike, ever. It's amazing to think my next ride is going to surpass it as well.

My mind is officially blown, and I have an all-new love for bikes (not sure how it's possible as I was already crazy about them from day dot ).

Another rider was killed over the weekend trying to avoid a kangaroo...... Not good. Sorry to hear that and thoughts go out to all that no this person

I'm about to head up to Birdwood again .. and later this week (likely on Wednesday), I'm going to go a little bit further and head up to Mannum - stop for a bite to eat, and then come on back

* Edit: I ended up riding all the way to Mount Pleasant instead of stopping at Birdwood .. what a wicked ride - some great roads up there, and 100km limit makes any possible fines less hefty

On the way back I took a detour and came home via Gorge Road instead of Nth East (and whatever road it turns into once you get into the winery region) - it was a nice change; and I appreciate the sweeping corners much more now with more experience

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I really hope i don't know this person as that will be 3 now. Far too many good people loosing their lives


Makes you think i narrowly missed one a month or so back now at 260 ish damn i have been lucky.

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Dec 19 2006, 12:00 AM

havnt had a fall i havnt really been home that much lately to come online.. or ride.. frak she hasnt been started in about three weeks!!! i dont know how time has passed so quickly...



oh i wuld love to ride an R1!! not yet tho..

aw tomoro b4 i leave iv gotta charge up my battery n take her for a quick ride.. aw if she was charged up i wuld do it tonight so i culd have a little fun


oh iv decided to keep the bike.. i neeed to make time for her, and to get my car licence.. i wish thier was more time in the day, OR why cant we just never sleep??? that wuld be perfect i culd do everythinb i want to do..almost

dont let a boy freind get in the way of your life tho monica

keep in mind the joy of riding and what i brought to you once u got your bike!

make time for them both... and u will be much happier!

i heard there was also a dirt bike rider killed via neck injuries out northern direction.

any more news??

i think ive scrubber my new tyres in ok now.. im starting to push her harder thru the turns.. just need a nice chance to unwind.

what justin is doing is a greta idea. use the same route over n over learn the corners and push it a lil harder make yourself smooth!

as for lane splitting.. ive been doing that since 18 months ago.. when i bought the scooter i was splitting constantly.

soon as i got the bike slipped into the same habbits. it saves a frk load of travel time..

peak hour travel. my place to golden grove is about half hr by bike.. and my place to city.. in the car is about a half hour!

huge difference!!!


remeber


ride safe!



BTW justin, with the hotter weather coming up. make sure u keep your fluids up on the bike. dehydration is a killer on a bike. plenty of water mate. take care

I remember you saying that. When i seen it on the news i was just in awe. Bikes are so farking fun but thay can be so dangerous aswell at times. Its good fun ridding but it scare the shit out of me some times. I havnt ridden for 3 weeks i need to clean a few things up on mine but she isnt going anywhere. Proberlly do it over the holiday break

I figure once I can blitz a certain route, I'll start practising another .. and another .. and another, etc. It'll be a great way to get accustom to the many sorts of corners - plus it's a shitload of fun to be able to push the bike harder each time!

As far as dehydration goes; very true. I drink over 3-4 litres of water a day though, and I make sure I increase my intake if I'm doing any extra physical activity - so I've got that all covered. I figure every 150km of riding or so I'll stop to get a bottle of water or something anyway; just to be sure!

* Edit: Joker has this Friday off, so we're going to go out for a few hours up around Birdwood and then wherever the roads takes us! Can't wait

This post has been edited by Jutsin: Dec 19 2006, 01:45 PM

Mm i think i havnt riden mine in about three weeks too, just got her started again, definatly need to get her serviced, just dont have the right stuff here to do up the everyday things, need to get her properly serviced anyways, HAVE to buy another battery.. guys any decent bike mechanics up north or around the city, i think boosting recomended one down at murray bridge but i dnt really wana ride that far alone just yet, especially in the weather wev been having lately.

wen i go buy a battery what info do i need? bike model and year? size of the battery in there now..?


Rest in peace to the biker harley mentioned, and the possible death del mentioned.. if only it was a perfect world and these things ddnt happen.. wen i get back on mine i think ill just take her out at night for a little while to get the feel back, n keep building my riding skills level.. just starting her up n pulling the throttle a little it scared me a little, the latest biker death came to mind.. its not that scary wen im on the road, just getting on the bike is wen it all rushes to my mind.

del as for the boyfriend comment.. wen you have someone telling you all the time how scared they are that youv got a bike.. its hard to push it out of your head, especially wen you care about that person.. i could handle my family saying it, i ddnt care what they thawt.. but what someone i love feels has a bit of an effect.. i wouldnt want adam on a bike, and hes got a shitload more driving experience than me..

im keeping her coz i love her and she makes me feel like im jumping out of a plane everytime i take off nup she's better than skydiving.. if i do die, in a few weeks or 20 yrs ill be happy, nothing else can calm me down or pick me up as fast as a 'quick' ride.. you guys know how it is.. i dont need to tell you why i love her.. and you guys know how scary it can be at the same time..
i do need to make time for my bike, i need to get her in top stuff and get my confidence high and mighty and ill ride her everywhere

Excellent choice, Monica.

Remember; we were all nervous when we started out - some more than others. It's actually being nervous initially that allows you to learn the basics better. You pay more attention to the finer details of why a corner was better than the last (ie: what you need to remember and do next time, etc etc).

I was nervous as hell for the first 1-2 months; but it's a gradual and steady progression .. and now when I look back (it's only been about 10 months!); sticking with the bike is the best choice I could have made.

You'll have your bike sussed pretty soon; then the sky is the limit

What makes you think you need to get the bike serviced and a new battery so bad, by the way?

well wen i bought it they said to get it serviced i think every 5000 or 10 000 ks and its getting close to 40 000, also wen i get it done i want to be there so they can show me as much as possible so if anything fks up in the future i will be able to better understand what to do.. i wana kno as much about her as i can, i wana know how to detect if something needs to be done to her.

havnt riden her in three weeks bcoz i rode her to work one morning and by the end of my shift the battery was dead and i had to leave her there for about a week till my boss complained she was taking up customer parking space while i wasdnt working.. second time iv had to charge the battery, i duno if its me (proberly) or her, i dont wana have to leave my bike in the city for another week again to figure it out so i wana get a new one.

btw how long had you been driving a car b4 you got your bike licence, out of curiosity?

monica, u should of let me know. id have taken a van from work and picked her up for you. and taken her home!! or worse case push started her.. and ridden her home to stay locked up and safe at my place. ( 3km from city)

a word on the hydration issue. we had a rider interstate (on www.netrider.com.au) park his bike at a mager intersection get off and walk out into traffic due to dehydration. he had stopped at 3 diff servo's each had the taps removed and no water outside. he was riding squid ( stupid as it is) so had no wallet or money on him to buy water. due to dehydration your mind starts getting murky and u dont quite think properly, make poor decisions bad ideas..

he rode with out a drink for only 20 minutes on a hot day. shorts shoes and a t shirt.

no matter how hot it is.. sweat evaporation due to hot winds and speeds u travel will dehydrate u quicker than if u where wearing your jacket and gear, ( that will keep sweat and moisture closer to your skin there for not drying u out)

summer coming theres lots tolearn!!

ill link the story on here or quote it.. somehting for us all to read and think about


and yes Mon.. we know hte joy.. the love.. the feeling of jumping from aircraft every day!@!
now u know why we as a (motor bike riders) group are so supportive of each other.. its somthing only 'one of us' can understand and acknowledge!!
its good to know you still have that vibe!

ride safe!

some guys, customers from my work tried helping me push start her the day it wuldnt start but i ddnt know how to do it an i wasnt about to let them get on her.. they even offered to come back with a trailer.. very nice men, but i dont trust easily..

like i learnt that it wuld be best to have her in third gear to start and to hold in the clutch then slowly elease wen started... they shuld tell you how to push start a bike in the rider safe course, it was safe, had the alarm lock on her and was right outside the window behind the building,
my manager called me up sayin if it was anyone else they wullda towed it and then they gave me less than half a day to move her otherwise they wuld, have to catch the last buses of the night from mt barker to give simon my keys and he took her home for me, also one of my managers brought a jump starter but i ddnt trust it, incase i stalled it i ddnt want to get stuck halfway home, plus it was after an overnight shift and peak hr morning traffic had just started
shes been sitting there coz iv hardly been home, today is the first day in three weeks iv been home for more than just a sleep and shower..
i will keep in mind if this ever happens again that i can call on you, thankyou

From 17-21 I've been driving. I got my bike shortly after my 21st birthday; so 4 years in a car, then onto a bike. I honestly think it helped wonders, as there's no conscious processing of the road rules (who has right-of-way), where to position my vehicle in comparison to other vehicles on the road, etc. On the bike I essentially can just learn how to ride; without worrying about everything else that you need to think about when learning to just be on the road.

* Edit: Used Dubbin on my boots, gloves and jacket last night/today .. they're all so soft and smooth now

This post has been edited by Jutsin: Dec 19 2006, 04:52 PM

What a stupidly hot day today

Not too bad for riding though; so I hooned on up to Mount Pleasant again. Decided to give Mannum a miss as I didn't have as much time on my hands as expected.

Wicked ride though - can't wait for the Friday burn with Joker around the same area

This post has been edited by Jutsin: Dec 20 2006, 05:09 PM

Going to throw some rego on my bike for over the christams break i think as i'm going to have some free time and would like to get over to youke peninsula and ride to some of the towns down the bottom. Haven't done a big ride for a while. Going to be going out at least one of the days with justin too which i'll be looking forward to emensely. Had a bit of a break for a while but think i'm ready to hit the blacktop again.

admit it boosty..


u sore my bike with new tyres and couldnt resist the urge to burn rubber!!


i can see an evil glint of mischief in your eye as u make squiggly black lines outta every corner!

Hell yes.

If you want to get your licence, you've got to ride on the back of a motorbike a few times with someone .. point out the dangers, explain what you should/should not be doing, etc.

Once you've got your road skills honed (or even semi-honed) on a bike, you're that much better of a driver .. plus maybe more drivers would appreciate what bike riders are going through and they'd keep an eye out for us more often instead of trying to kill us all the time (last part is sarcasm ).

im with all of u in those comments, u r a lot more aware with every thing being a bike ride, its just the damn car driver that just dont look, hey i have been guitly of that a few times in my early year of driving,

It's amazing how often you see it up in the hills .. drivers not paying attention, and putting everyone else at risk!

I went for another burn around my circuit (to Mount Pleasant, then half way to Mannum and back) just a little earlier .. all I can say is: Hell yeah, I'd kill a thousand children for my motorbike

Going for another run up to Mt Pleasant, then half way to Mannum .. leaving in about 10 minutes.

This is my final ride for 2006, I'll be sure to push it a little harder

Mate came of his Harley on Tuesday on a run with a whole heap of boys. It was a loan bike. The throttle stayed on and he had to gear down and he hit a sharp cnr and he went over the embankment at roughly 70 kliks. The bike ended up in a tree and he fell through the tree and on his side. His ok lucky. He got up spewed up dirt. Thay help him to get the bike down and took it back and thay cleaned it up, polished the bike and fixed what ever. Lucky man he is. And the bike ended up good aswell.

Told him to buy a lotto ticket

Shit your mate is lucky. Glad to hear he's alright and the loan bike is ok too. Probably lucky it was a harley as they are heavy as hell/ made from heavy duty stuff. A jap bike would have bent most likely but who knows if he was on a jap bike he might have made the corner too. Good to hear he's ok.

Mine .... Yamaha FZR600 .... PS, Being built into a streetfighter, my grease-monkey boy is pulling it apart and im buying things he points at and then he puts them on.
So far its got a shortie exhaust and some sexy headlights. Its getting a kickass spray at the moment... lookin good.

Dream .... Fatboy .... there is just something tough about them..

nice!

some before and after pics???

getting to be a few more bikes on here... defeinitly gotta organise something soon!

As long as the weather is dry and not 40 degrees you know i'm there craig

Did a nice power wheelie yesterday, not totally expected haha. I was riding along in 5th then thought ooh a hundred zone so i cracked it down a grear and stll felt sluggish, drpped it another gear which felt better, looked at the tacho only 7000 rpm so dropped it another gear then gave it a wrist full and up she came at 90kph must have looked pretty specky as the wheel hovered about a foot off the ground for about 50m haha was pretty cool( yes craig if you could have seen it i wouldhave had that grin again )



Currently researching a turbo kit for my R1 too, i have some contacts in the states who can get me all the info but the more i think about it the more i want a 230horsepower R1.

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Jan 8 2007, 09:15 AM

Yes, organise something!! for say late feb!! then i'll be there!!
just waiting on the airbrushing and my baby is done.

Sounds pretty saweet, it'll be great to see that one (some pics firstly), and it'll be especially good if we could set up some rides and get a few more anthemites involved



A turbo kit on the R1, holy moley that will be interesting Let us know how it pans out

Oh you will hear all about it for sure. Always wanted a turbo bike but the hyabusa doesn;t handle as good as the R1 does. Will be about 176kw at the rear wheel which is more than most cars

i think ill be having a ride with joker wednesday, tho a few things have come up at this stage.. but hoping its still on!!

paullie.. ur a bad bad man with a big big smile!

I'll be bad bad bad with a turbo R1 it will be done

Got some info on turbo kits for R1's. Aparently because my model was only run for 2 years there aren;t many kits available for it. There is one kit that i saw that looked alright and it was a super charger kit from the UK. The kit looks pretty good and will give you about 200 horsepower but fot the cost of the kit you can get better value for money getting it tuned locally and end up with a very reliable 180 horsepower but here's some pics.
There are however turbo kits for the 04 R1 and i will post a dyno sheet of one thats been finished below.

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hahahahahahah love ya work mate!!!!

buit dammed if i woudl ride a monster like that!!

OH MY GOD i want one that looks schweet! Lets go play some time in the next month or so ... my bike is almost done paulie ALMOST DONE!!!!

today one of these was acquired http://www.allquadssa.com.au/pdf/250ccquadbike2.pdf

Mainly to tow the tinny from the shack to the river and back, but im sure i'll have some fun on the goat track with it too

Its a Chinese one, so it comes with an alfoil container and a fortune cookie for a helmet. The motor is built in conjunction with yamaha, and is considered one of the best to come out of China...

WINCH and all!

Nice Nice..... can't wait to see the airbrushing your having done

neither can i

Who is doing the airbrushing?do you know someone or is it a company?

i will hopefully be getting the new alarm system on my bike tomorow...


will post up details soon as its done!

cheers joker!

Went for a ride down to the bay last night, as I haven't been able to go up into the hills for the past few days

I'll be heading there tomorrow though, for sure .. finally got some time to myself

caught up the the guys 2nite 4 a ride, and we ended up going up eagle on the hill.
nice run, tho first time up there on the bike, damn it was good. just pitty bout the half resealling of the road around the bends. tho still good. didnt want to to say up there 2 long b4 the the cop would have come.

Went for a ride up to Mount Pleasant and back home through Gorge Road yesterday, and I did my circuit half way to Mannum and back today. Perfect weather for riding

Perfect weather for cleaning too - I gave the precious a wash when I got back today, it's lovely and shiney again

That gorge road is a death trap... i drove that once on the way home from the Toyota rally half cut and almost killed myself.. i think if i rode my bike through there id die.. im too much of a hoon.

I've already stacked it up there on my bike once - but I'm determined to master it

I'm leaps and bounds ahead of where I was before; I figure if I keep hitting it every once in a while it'll help me build up familiarity with it.

Wicked twisties up there, either way

Reading all this stuff about bikes makes me want that YZ250 even more Oldskoolie...

We gotta get one !!

Yes mee too!!!

We picked up the quad yesterday, and Igot 'acquainted' in the sand and clay at my shack. Its alot better than i had first expected, being out of china and all.. But i spoke to the dealer about the quality of the engine and suspension, and it turns out the engine is made under the Yamaha license and is a perfect copy. All parts can be replaced by Yamaha OEM parts, or after market.. I gave it a mild caneing and im impressed ..

So much joy, but nothing beats 2 wheels.. Which is now on the cards with a possible contra deal im discussing with the dealer... Fingers x'd

Ooooh keep me up2 date xxx
Sounds awesome.

You'll be one of the 1st to know!!

Im not sure where the rear fork is on this one, but if i find it i think i'll remove the sticker

http://www.allquadssa.com.au/pdf/dirtbike7.pdf

Oooooh we can do some damage on that... heehee

I need to get one so we can race em up Pelican Point - one of my FAV places to ride... Love them jumps whoo hoo

xxxx

yup! Good jumps, you just have to be careful not to land on the fence posts and car bodies!

Where my shack is there is a 30km goat track littered with jumps and woopdees thats heaps of fun! It runs just off to the side of the road... Its alot safer than Pelican Point, maybe not as close, but 1hr10min away is ok

Done!!

Now I gotta get me a new bike... hehe

lol..

You never know, they house you buy may come with one

Fingers crossed.....

Maybe I just need to busk in the mall - I learned how to pole dance - there are poles in the mall arent there... LOL

I might just have to con my sister into going halves with me - I know she wants another one. Here's to hoping

This post has been edited by livinitup: Jan 14 2007, 08:38 PM

LOL!

Definately our plan for 2007 then ok

We both get bikes!! Our plan for 2008 can be staying out of the intensive care unit.

Check your email.

This post has been edited by Oldskoolie: Jan 14 2007, 08:41 PM

saving plan has come into full swing. seriously this time. tired of 4 wheeled slush buckets.

Come busking with me LOL

I cant pole dance, but i'll play the accordian!!!

I can also do a very 1981 rendition of the robot dance move if that helps!!

LMFAO @ your get rich quick schemes!

And here's me thinking its the end of the earth because my bike is 3 weeks away from being finished ... then da dada da streetfighter

Oh ... heres to getting a licence

LOL

so true... I'll tell him that...

Good way to be my friend...

So are we getting that pink CR250 or what???? Dobbed urself in there

right now, im so keen to ride, id ride a pink CR with streamers on the handles and spokey dokeys!

OMG spokey dokes... IT'S A DEAL....

And a flag?? a pink flag...?

if i have to!



i think i need some shut eye, we can continue this tomorrow

righto - A purchase shall be made...

ive seen a pink yamaha R1, but then again its got the balls to pull off the colour

good to see moremotor bike interest

i had a bit o'fun on the weekend - my sister has just bought her first motorbike and i got to take it for a quick spin to windy point and back. she has done alright, with her first bike being a 98 aprilia rs125 great to ride, but a little small for me. very good handling and smooth range through the rpms - apparently because they are smoothed by electronic exhaust apertures or summin like that. I also hear that the bikes actually come power-limited to keep them legal for learners, and the limiter can be easily removed by someone who knows what they are doing - that would be her bf Ryan who is also ready to rebuild the topend at will!

lucky girl for having the bike, and for having a responsible mechanic in the house too

I remember you telling me about this on Friday - good to hear you got to take it out and even better to hear the limiter can be removed .. there's a few other learner bikes like that too; very handy to have

Good to hear March E's looking at joining the two-wheel ranks pretty damn soon too - I look forward to getting out there with you, mate

<- needs to go out

its not a matter of want anymore

i ride every day, to and from work, and often just for hte hell of it!!

my days off are always on the bike ( long as im sober)


cant wait to get out more often with u mob of two wheeled fanatics!

Yeah same dude bout time we got out for another ride me thinks

Dont say that BOOSTING ...... it hurts.

its ok beck, soon u can join us

nice to meet u the other night too!

Ok i'm not sure if this is the right thread, but one of yas should be able to help me out

I'm looking into buying an electric scooter (most likely 2nd hand, can't spend much more than 1k)cause i need to be able to get around for teaching until i get a car later in the year...

Any tips or advice would be MUCH appreciated!!!
Any good places to look for one? know anyone with one for sale? What to look out for?

Thanks guys!!

if you have a car license you can probably get a 50cc scooter for getting from A to B for that price.

yeah was going to say i don;t know much about eletric scooters but i would rather go a petrol one i think. Even the 50cc petrol ones are pressed to to 80km/h on the flat wouldn't expect an eletric jobbie to do that or any more really. Best bet is go into places like city scoots and even near your place there is show and go on brighton rd they are both heavily into scooters. Both have been around for a while and should be able to help you find what would suit you best.

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Jan 16 2007, 03:56 PM

Oldskoolie is right .. car licence = able to ride a 50cc (or under) scooter; which is more than enough to get you to and from places.

I'm no scooter expert, and I've never been inclined to read up on them - but I would say the first place to start looking would be the Trading Post every Thursday (or check their website every Wed/Thurs) - this will give you an idea about what's on offer for $1000 or so. That will get you started at least.

thanks guys i'll check it all out

ok. i am the only scooter rider on here...

Vmoto Monza i sold mine for $1200 50 cc 2004 model with 5000kms on it. ran liek a dream 70-75kmkm flat ground 85 down hill. i did a littel bit fo work to it.

they are laegally only allowed to do 50-60km under a car licence.

electric scooters cost 300$ or so and do about 25-45km an hr.

your better off with a honda today.. or a yamaha job or a vmoto monza etc. i got 5.5 litres did 120km i weight close to 90kg optimal is 60km or so and gets 165km but we all knwo quoted figures arent real life...

id say buy a saeocnd hand two stroke. and enjoy!!

ill call michael tomorow seeif he has any for sale. he sodl me mine. will let ya know what i hear.

but new are only around the 1800-2200 mark.

This post has been edited by DeL: Jan 16 2007, 09:41 PM

Went for a ride down the beach yesterday after work at sunset. What a ride, nice warm summers night, people everywhere, beautiful sunset, and me riding around with 170hp between my legs ..........damn i love my bike

went on a wicked ride tonight with joker and a few of the net rider lads.

Up Greenhill road
left onto Woodshill.
Right onto Lobethal
follow through to
Deviation Road
then up to Mount Lofty summit and back down the freeway.

that was the indicated course.. but i think we deviated a bit..

simon might know hte roads used a bit better

but was some of the most fast paced and fun twisties ive had a ride on in ages!

190km/hr reached, twice. The second time I held it for an 8-count (and I was going downhill) so it would have been more like 195 or 200 (my speedo stops at 190 though, so I can't say for certain how far I got past 190 ).

Goal accomplished - technically it's time for me to buy a bigger bike now

yes it was a great ride last nite. i do remember the ride, bee on that ride in the car a few times.
great nite 4 it 2


bbahaha, damn u jutsin i have only got up 2 170km

i think i can put a 600 in my same frame, if so i would love 2 do that

simon, i think we are going for another ride this wednesday. im waiting on details, but possible meeting at the tower hotel??

think Kev is leading this ride.

A much watch guys!!!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Mic...current=Juz.flv

This post has been edited by Harley: Jan 29 2007, 08:06 AM

I have seen someone do that on one of those hire scooters in victor. Was a friend of mine and the further they slipped bac on the seat the further the throttle came on, much like what happened there hehe. Was the funniest thing to watch.


Hey Craig i'll be up for a ride Wed night let me know when you venture out. Had the r1 out for about 30 min yesterday " cleaning break" was a lot of fun, before i got spotted doing fun stuff and had to bee line it for home and put her away hehe . Would love to hit the hills with you guy's and some of your net rider crew. Would love to go riding with some experienced riders again as pushing hard with other good riders is what i have missed lately.

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Jan 29 2007, 09:14 AM

well far as i know its a 5:30meat up, but ill confirm this asap and let you know more!

yer thanks dude, got the emails

TOWER HOTEL 5.30,

Tower Hotel is up the top of Magill Rd Cnr St Bernards Rd


will be heading up to the hills.

im actually booked in for my Ps test todqay at 12, unsure how long this will take, been told its a 4 hr course??? so Boosty, will catch u at mine afterwards?

It's 4 hours, yeah. Good luck, mate.

I'll see you tonight too

well i PASSED!!!!!

and had a wicked ride with simon, paul and justin and a grioup of my usual ride buddies.

was a fantastic night!

back again next week fellas?

CONGRATULATIONS CRAIG!! i knew you would pass today


im selling my bike.. long story. i would love to go riding on the back of a bike any time, but atm i wont be owning my own.. maybe in a few years ill pick it up again



on another note


i have a very good friend who is on his L's, they expire in two months, he doesnt have a bike and wont be able to get one in the next two months, he rides roadies.. but because he does not have one he cannot practice, and will most likely be unable to do the advanced course..

can anyone help with this situation??? anything at all, any advice would be highly apreciated

xoxoxmonica

This post has been edited by Monica: Jan 31 2007, 11:38 PM

my advice to him


tell him to buy your bike!


fixes both problems at once!


but im assuming this is outta the question.

u can hire bikes from show and go but at 200 a day... and being an L plater probably not.


i use mine every day. its wat helped me pass.

even riding a scooter would help huim out.

Well done on passing your R date Del. I bet your wrapped!!

What ever you member to take a trailer when you go racing not like this joker



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That's exactly right, all you can do is practice. No matter how much instruction you get, how many things you read, etc etc .. it all comes down to trying it out and practicing.

Sounds like unless someone can "lend" him a bike, he's stuffed!




LOL that's some funny shit.

Also, the ride last night with Del, Boosty and Joker was beyond awesome. I ended up coming home via Birdwood so I could do my own circuit backwards (which was a shitload of fun, as per usual) .. and when I got back to civilization (on North East Road) I got done by a bike cop with a radar doing 80 in a 60 zone .. but he didn't pull me over, didn't even flash the lights; instead he just shook his head at me while i rode past him (my visor was up and there was eye contact for most of it LOL).

Very lucky

dude u r very lucky u didnt get done.

tho last nite was killa, got a cahnge to really push my self when rinding behind paul. we must do that circuit again

Was a fun ride that is for sure i'd love to ride that road a few times to get the hang of it i was a bit slow round most of it due to me never going through there before. All those roads were new to me so i was only pushing about 70 - 75 % to allow my self some margin for error. I enjoyed my self a gret deal and will go out riding with the net rider crew again for sure. Thanks Craig and Net rider crew, Mwahs to justin & joker too that ws a lot of fun.

we meet again at the BP on corner of Golden Way and Helton at 6pm.

Jase on a KTM super duke 990cc will be leader.

once again i think we will have a tail end charlie in action, and possibly a corner man.

was great riding with u fellas last week,.

love to do it again soon!

Would love to get out for another ride tonight mate but i have to work 7:30am - 5pm every day ths week and doubt i will make it to golden grove by the time you want to leave so will have to give it a miss might go for a surf instead. have a good ona mate let me know how it goes.

ok mate. ill let ya knwo hwo it all goes.

im off now.. going to go for a small ride before hand...

here is a link to a map of our route from last week



that was the proposed route.. so hopefully it was wat we rode

I went for my frist ride on my scooter today and OMG... IT WAS SO MUCH FUN

SOON YOU WILL BE RIDING AN R1 AND DOING MAD SICK ENDOS AND SHIT.

Glad you liked it though - nothing else beats the feeling

well done!!
and congratulations on turning to two wheels!!

was almost fun.. i mean stuck at 50cc speeds on salisbury highway while trucks passsed me.. will be one thing i remeber!!!


look fwd to hearing the of the mods etc soon

Well done candy cat glad to hear you to now have a precioussss too. Congrats for becoming one of us now just ride through this ring of fire for your initiation haha

some times.... i do want my scooter back....

then i take the Gippy out and all that scooter loving is gone!!!

i just wanta ride my bike again, 2 days with out it and already going crazy.
for those who dont know, its getting repainted, so its in bits

Melbourne cops probe bus driver bashing
Friday Feb 9 10:11 AEDT

Police are investigating what sparked a road rage incident in which a bus driver was bashed and a motorbike caught fire in inner Melbourne overnight.

About five motorbike riders were involved in the incident but police say they were not part of a gang.

One man was arrested.

Police believe the bus, carrying three passengers, may have cut the riders off, or the driver may have asked them to move from a bus stop.




"As a result of that incident, the bus has been surrounded by the motorcycles as it's driven along," Senior Constable Rob Hay said.

Two motorcycles stopped in front of the bus, forcing the bus to stop.

The riders got off their bikes and started hitting the bus, at which point the bus driver took off, dragging one of the riderless bikes under the bus for about 100m along City Road, Sen Const Hay said.

The riders followed and one smashed the driver's door window and windscreen and assaulted the driver, Sen Const Hay said.

The damaged motorcycle caught fire under the bus, but one of the riders doused the blaze with a fire extinguisher from a nearby service station.

Sen Const Hay said police were yet to take statements from several witnesses.

"We're still trying to determine an exact picture of what started this ... we have a number of versions of events," he said.

He said it was lucky no one was seriously hurt in the "pointless" display of road rage.

"Being cut off is not an uncommon experience, if that's what's happened on this occasion. To now end up with criminal charges and one of your friends has lost his bike, it's a pointless exercise, it's got them nowhere."

Sen Const Hay said he would not have expected the passengers, including two women, to step in.

"I think probably everyone on that bus was in fear, given the number of people involved," he said.

The National Bus Company bus driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He may face driving charges.

The arrested motorcyclist was released and would be charged on summons with criminal damage and assault, Sen Const Hay said.

got a ride planned for wednesday night again..

u fellas keen?

sorry mate wed is valentines day think you know where i'll be

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Feb 12 2007, 08:11 AM

hahhah so true...

i envy you. but pls pass on mybest wishes to the lovely girl in question!

i guess being single for yet another valentines day... i forgot it was wednesday!

well no email in mybox yet for wednesday.. could be a chance it wont be on...
will keep details up if i hear

Will do mate she's always happy to hear from dellypoos hehe
As for the ride another time for sure mate i would love to get out with the net rider crew again.The boss is back now so i can leave at 3:30 if i need to hehe gotta love leaving early to go riding haha

the crew is out again tonight was a 6pm departure from windy point.. but i just got my car back and home.. so i missed the ride.. but if anyones not busy.. scoozis for dinner as usual..

might see u fellas there.. but since all 3 have girls... i wont hold hopes

I haven't riden for two weeks today; way too busy it seems - and any free time I have is either spent sleeping, or with Zoe.

I'll get back to riding soon; hopefully even tomorrow

aarrrrrrhhh, i am sooooo hanging 4 a ride, tho not in todays heat.

damn bike in bits

yeah too hot for the bike today.

cant see myself out there in this heat,
tho i took the 7 for a quick driver earlier.. got very hot very fast... lasted half an hr of driving before both the car and myself where feeling the effects.

stay inside where its cool

ride when its nicer


i even considered riding Squid.. just to get out there today...

got a big ride ahead of us again tonight


any of youguys keen?

having a quiet one this week. Gotta fork out some more cash for another board haha long story will catch up with you soon mate. But yeah no riding for me tonight.

Tash is a www.netrider.com.au forum member, she gets her full unrestricted license today so we are going for an easy evenings ride. suitable for all riders.

so if u fellas want to join us..


she recently upgraded from a cb250 ( no rrrrrrrrs )

to this..


which she then proceded to build into



THIS!







Tashs' first ride

Come and join Tash (aka edgelett) on her first "legal" group ride since coming off restrictions

Tash has picked some of her favourite roads, not too demanding on rider or bike

Meet at Shell servo, cnr Valley and Grand Junction Rds, Hope Valley from 5:30 for a 6:00 start

Ride time should be about 1.5 hours

Lower North East Rd to Houghton
Right at T-junc onto North East Rd
Adelaide-Mannum Rd to Birdwood
Left Warren Rd to Williamstown
South Para Rd then Little Para Rd to Kersbrook
Little Para Rd to Chain of Ponds
Right onto Adelaide-Mannum Rd
Left onto Lower North East Rd
Scoozis


This post has been edited by DeL: Feb 21 2007, 10:39 AM

geeeeez that sounds tempting mate haha. Time might be an issue too i don;t finish till 5 so think i might have to definately miss this one. Hope you guy's have a fun and safe ride. Enjoy.

That's half of my circuit, Del, so I'd have loved to come - unfortunately I only got home from work not long ago; so I've missed out.

I am riding to BC tomorrow though - which will be my first ride on two wheels in about 20 days can't wait

hey fellas, the last half of chain of ponds down into rundle street.. i rode the maroon/silver 900CBRR similer to Jutsin...

NOW THAT WAS AN EYE OPENER!!!

900 compared to my 250!!!


was a very enjoyable ride tonight. i spent most of it with Mark on his 600cbr and Rod on the 900, chased them so much tonight rod pulled over and swapped bikes.. to see how easy i was keeping up. he was quite surprised, how much work was involve.

but i was taking it very easy on the 900!

tho i must admit tonight was one of those wicked nights where u just lay it perfectly into every corner!


tho after riding the 900, i think ill definitely buy a 600 for my first " big bike" as that sort of power is just too much fun/scary to start with straight off!

This post has been edited by DeL: Feb 21 2007, 09:51 PM

should be another ride coming up on wednesday. ill post details soon as i receive them!

tower hotel tomorwnight

top of magil road. i think thats the same one we all met at for the first time we all rode together.

so any takers???

It is the same one. What time? 5:30 - 6:00 again?

I doubt I'll come; no real reason - just not really fussed by riding at the moment.

I'm sure it'll pick up again once I get out and about on my circuit a little more (have had a break as of late).

meet Tower Hotel 5.30p.m. for 6.00p.m. start,

so that means we will actually start round 6:15...

be good to see yas out an about.. but if not..


ride safe and stay upright


here is a map of our route tonight.

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bikes still in bits, pass 4 this week, almost all sanded down

OMG thats walking distance from my place

why walk.. when you can RIDE!!!!!

awesome ride yet again last night,

i had fun.. passed 2 R6s and left em for dead..

and even managed to scrape my pegs for the first time!

tight left hand corner holding her wide open and down low.. and my left foot was scraping for most of it!!!

now that is an exhilarating feeling!

I did my circuit up to Mt Pleasant today - and it was in.sane

I thought having a month off riding in the hills would have made me a little cautious or less capable .. but I'm here to tell you it was quite the opposite

Best ride ever. Fastest ride ever.

I'm addicted all over again

Hmmmmm haven't ridden the R1 for a couple of weeks, she's out of rego now so might leave it like that and save some money for the new computer i want to have installed. Should be back out next summer with a bucket full of extra power. Looking at a set of performance cams too possibly some little tuned length bell mouth velosity stacks for the intake too. looking for 180 - 190 horsepower. its about 165-170 odd now.
The new computer will also remove the top end speed restriction that you find on a lot of late model fuel injected bikes.

If anyone is interested, my mate is selling is pride and joy.

Its a 2003 CBR600RR, First rego was 2004.
He's had it since new, and has only done 9000km
It has never been dropped there is not a scratch on it.
This bike is tough!
Too many performance parts to list.

$10,000 (ono to the right person)


More pics and a detailed list of parts coming in the next day or so.


msg me and i'll pass on his details

Sounds like what I'll be looking for in about 4-5 months, Oldskoolie.

I'll check back once you've updated this with the parts list.

Definitely a wicked price for what's on offer though - nice one

yeah its nuts!

Only reason for sale is his 2nd child is on the way, and he wants another dirtbike for winter.

Nice looking bike. A parts list would be handy to see as from the pic it all looks standard. Good looking bike for a fair price. Almost makes me want another bike

that pic is when the bike was a day old so its stock standard, but its the only pic he had at the time of the post. He's taking some more and getting a list of parts for me to add soon.....

Hey all sounds like some nice bikes among the crew. I'm a Triumph rider, got me a 2001 St Sprint, it's a sweet ride. Wot i really like about this bike is that i can shoot along the Bull creek rd and scare myself untill that big smile appears on my face(you all know about that hey). And then on the flip side i can ride across to Melbourne without to much hassle with all my gear and only be a little bit uncomfortable by the end of it. Gotta love the Tourers.

Here's a question tell us all some of the best riding roads around.
One of my all time fav's would be The Black Spur in Victoria. This road is between Healsville and Marysville on the Maroondah Hwy. It's 30 k's of fast twisties,esses and burkin along straights. GOD'S MOTORBIKE TRACK.
It's worth the trip over to Melbourne just for this, and the other roads around are nearly as good.
STAY UPRIGHT and KICK THE VOLVO'S.

Just a quicky (no pun intended )
Where is the cheapest place to get those boxes to put on the back/sides of motorbikes? Need one for my scooter to put wet weather gear in.

There's a good shop for scooters down south rd at St Mary's just near Daws rd, it's a new one but not sure of name. Another accessories store is Adelaide motorcycles assessories. Franklin st city. He's a grumpy bugger but not bad deals, not sure if he holds top boxes.
I bought one from Peter stevens motor cycles in town.
Hope that helps a little bit.

Good to see we have another rider amongst us WELCOME DUDE. I ride a 2003 R1. My all time fav roads would be in VIC all the roads around the grandpians national park there are some knee scraping good times had by all up there.
Local rides _ Bull creek and parris creek rd's into strath i LOVE THEM like this side of clarendon to strath in 22 mins and 17 min return trip that was a fun night.
Also the Delamere road to victor is a FAST twisty road you can corner at up and above 200KPH on some of them with your bike waaaay over on a tight lean.

If you love the bull creek road sounds like we should get a ride going. I used to ride with a bloke who owns a trumpy and it went really well, Just they are a tourig bike they are not to be underestimated. Hope to catch you out soon.


I tend not to go as ludicrusly fast as that these days but still love a good ride





Try the scooter place on brighton rd ( show and go motorcycles ) near where oaklands rd joins it they are right into scooters and if they don;t have it they should be able to get one in for you. If you need more help PM me and i can make some calls for you

If you know make model and year of your bike and if you can find out whether they came out with a top box ( what they are called) standard then you may be able to get one from one of the motorcycle wreckers. JMD japanese motorcyle dissmantlers they are on churchill rd there is one south near my house i can ask if you give me the details called 2 wheel recyclers. hope this helps

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Mar 31 2007, 07:40 AM

Yeah absolutely the delemere rd is sweet getting a bit torn up in the corners but still love those long bends just oppening up out of those twisties.
I would say the same about my riding style, i'm definatly not settin those land speed records but love the rush, must be something about getting older and wiser .........ha.

Another good ride is off the Gorge rd out to Gawler,not sure of the name being a southerner just know where to turn.

The good thing is that i've got acouple of weeks off so gunna get some Ks on the seat with a ride down the Ocean rd,weather and funds permitting.

nice one i've always wanted to do that but owning a 1000cc hypersport bike just makes long distances like that a real pain in the butt.
Chain of ponds is also a wicked ride only been through there once on the R1 but loved every second of it and could get very very fast through there i think with some days spent going round and round. Del Usually posts up net rider meetings on wed nights next time there is one on you should come out for a ride last one i went on was a lot of fun.

Sounds good i'll keep an eye out for those and hopefully get along to one. Always good to ride with new people.

Went out for a ride last sat for a little bit was a tire melting, wheelie pulling, stoppie doing, speed cranking ride and a half.

Mwah to Del was fun

Here is something i got from another site and for people like boosting and justin to drawl over. It would be a sweet ride for sure

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Australian MV Agusta importer, the Paul Feeney Group at Nerang, has two early production F4 CC bikes worth $185,000 each and capable of 315km/h.
Feeney said both had been sold to private buyers, but for privacy reasons he could not confirm which state they live in, let alone their names.
He said he could possibly get one more of the limited edition of 100 bikes if a buyer was quick.

The F4 CC is named after MV Agusta president Claudio Castiglioni who gets one, leaving 99 for the rest of the world.

Although costing less than half the price of the cheapest Ferrari, the F4 has a link with its Italian automotive cousin.

Piero Ferrari, son of Enzo, designed MV's unique radial-valve four-cylinder engines for the F4. The "F" stands for Ferrari.

The F4 CC features a 1078cc four-cylinder engine with 150kW of power.
This compares with the Ferrari 360 Spider it is photographed with which has a 4.6-litre V8 engine with 293kW of power.
While the Ferrari has a top speed of 290km/h, the F4 CC is rated at 315km/h.

The F4 CC comes with a Trussadi leather jacket and Girard-Perregaux watch which is individually numbered with the motorcycle's production number.

MV Agusta won 18 premier class grand prix championships from the 1950s to the '70s, which is a record it still holds.


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I got some red camo BDU pants today, and I'll be picking up some Dainese Hellracers (red/black) sometime in the next month.

.. then comes the jacket - oh yes

So.. who else is having fun riding in the rain lol!

I actually find it quite enjoyable.. thank god i have wet weather gear hehe

Oooooooooohhh 315KPH and 150 KW my R1 only has 130 KW and have only done 286kph but cost me $ 160,000 Less hahhahaa BARGAIN

Wicked bike mate would love to take it for a ride oooh yes

theres a few of the NR dudes riding on sunday again paul

up for it ?
.

early morning BLAST.. breakfast at strath. or a mid morning ride with the others for lunch in the hills probably meadows or similar like last some

You don;t say Just so happens i won;t be raving this weekend so a sun ride may be exactly what the doctor ordered will let you know when i get a little closer to the weekend. Sounds like it could be fun

and the afternoon ride and lunch may end up with the GP bikes on at marks placce. he has kindaly offered to host a few fellow riders to watch the racing

A ride , GP Bikes on tv, The ride home will be fun let me tell you that much hahahahahah ( insert evil road law breaking grin )

will be looking at the weather very closely

hmm GPX is only half a bike now..

Blew the main bearing in the gearbox, snapped drive shaft spat front sprocket over strecthed the chain and cracked the crank casing..

all at 80km an hr in traffic on south road...

was an experience...

bikes are an experience thats for sure....... some good some not so good lmao
and some just adrenaline pumping Madness as in last sat and fri night....

In preparation for the next 9 months or so of riding, I'll be re-servicing the precious.

New oil, new brake fluid, new brake pads even.

Just waiting for the weather to fine up somewhat so there's (consistently) semi-decent weekends.

oh I wish I had a bike again - need a new job with more money - when u get the money, u get the bike, when u got the bike, u get the power!

actually looking at a killa old school bike on ebay right now!!

This post has been edited by 455Pontiac: Jul 30 2007, 09:44 PM

wat bike???

this thread use to pump when we all rode...

im looking at a zx6r for my upgrade but still got a few months to go for that...

so looking at rebuilding my GPX, tho its had a hard life chasing 600s around for the last 6 months

I used to have a killa Ducati Pantah 650 - but sold it because of A) got busted by the law B) my daughter was about to be born (bit of self preservation). Now everything has settled down.....

if ur still interested in riding,

both

www.ridingsa.com

www.netrider.com.au

are useful forums..

riding sa is run here locally by a gal called Em, top chick. we are just starting out. join and have a look around

thanks Del

and yeah I will get myself another bike in the near future - something a bit newer and definitely Ducati!

For those interested here is a pic of my old bike!

Niiiice i had a mate with an old duke he had a 900 pantah black with gold trim. Used to go really well but he had a few relaibility issues as he used to rebuild them him self. He was a mechanc but his was pretty hotted up so i'd bet it was something to do with the modifications he made. Would be great to have a few more anthems People out on bikes something tells me this summer is going to be a lot of fun. I went out for an unplanned ride last night was a lot of fun on the way home thats for sure hahahahaha ..... yes craig EVIL GRIN New ss wanted a race what was i to do ......accept flog shit out of him lmao... melty tires @ 13 degrees ambient hahahaha.

It is funny - as much as I love my cars, I do love bikes as well (well not all - dont love those two wheeled tractors! ), but I cant believe the number of times I had some dude in a wrx wanting to waste me on my Pantah - across the lights I was gone then they would spool up and blitz me - but by then I had already begun laughing and slowing down!!

nawtee paullie!!!!!!!!

hahahahha

yeah be good ot get a few more bikes out and about...

wonder wat mon's is doing..



i cant wait for summer.... cant wait to get my bike back....

As far as I know (ie: last I heard) she didn't want to ride anymore and was going to sell her bike.

She didn't have much luck selling it either - then again, I don't know to what extent she advertised it.

hmmmm do i spend wats needed to reaplce my blown engine/gearbox and get my bike back on the road.. or do i offer her something... hmm interesting debacle...

This post has been edited by DeL: Jul 31 2007, 10:13 PM

hhmmmm I just need to work out a way to get the money in time for summer!! Probably seriously look for another bike (Ducati of course) when I come back from MotoGP at Phillip Island!! Would be cool to go out riding with some anthems crew!!

Post up when your back and we'll head out .

I'll take you down a few of my fav roads and head out and around strath and victor is a lot of fun too and a great place for a nice warm ride ...... good scenery too



Two wheeled tractors lmao....... the harley davidson is still the only factory built veahcle with attachment for a stump jump plough


LMAO @ the looser fly by....... when you race someone ..... beat em and then slow down and they are still at full throttle in their puss bucket......and fly past you at a million miles an hour


I love my cars too but hey just cos ya buy a new ss commo it aint the rocket ship the flyers in the dealership make em out to be hahahahaha even 5.7 or whatever they are is not going to beat something that does a 10 sec 1/4 mile out of the box and if you know me....... its modified ..... nothing i drive is standard i like my horsepower

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Aug 3 2007, 03:06 PM

me too dude - I am old skool - down with the big block dinosaurs! My next creation I will build will lift the front wheels - torque monster!

Oh yeah just put a bid in on a bike on ebay - you will never guess what brand!

cruiser not a bruiser

Thumper not a screamer

I take it ur in to Harleys then?

Im into Harleys yep, also into sports bikes and dirt bikes

yeah cool as - dont get me wrong Harleys aint my thing, but I do appreciate a good bike just as much as the next bike lover, be it cruisers, rice burners, European, classics, or even chookies!!

Same here i'm an appreciator of all things motorised... there are too many people around with the attitude of " just cos i don;t own it its shit" glad to hear there are some like minded people in the scene think an anthems ride day will be a go ahead as soon as everyone's ready for summer fun ..... as for me i've started already rode to work today was a bit chilly this morning but the ride home and along the coast this arvo will be really nice..... if i have enough time might even shoot to victor.... only takes just over 25 mins from here .... ........




Good luck with your bidding too

This post has been edited by BOOSTING: Aug 7 2007, 04:38 PM

yeah whilst I may poke fun at people that is all it is - at the end of the day if they love their ride (be it 2 or 4 wheels) then really that is all THEY need to worry about - life is to short

...and man stop teasing. I live in the hills, used to be killa riding to and from work (no freeway uh huh!). Was a great morning this morning, waiting for the bus (ho hum) watching the bikes go by....ARRRGGGGHHH!

next bike ill be on will be a suzuki.. a loaner from a mate,

will do me in my time off untill i start work again..


and find a new engine for the gippy..

any lucky boosty??

nearly bought a suzuki katana the other day - basket case but monster bike when they are sorted - got to be a REAL MAN to ride those muthas haha

picking up a suzuki GS 500F tonight, as a loaner, should be interesting ride.

boosty, ill get that engine compression tested and if it all comes thru ok, ill pick it up ASAP.

and work out how to transport my bike from workshop,

engine compression all good, and picked it up friday...

now to transfer my bike.. and get the engine down there

Bit of an update for you guys.

One of Simon's mates will be buying my bike this week, and my license expired on the 12th of August. I'm keeping my helmet, jacket and gloves because i still want the opportunity to get on a bike if one arises.

I've been considering getting her number plate number tattooed in some sort of arty or tribal design..

Some of the best memories i have are on my bike, and it is my baby, always will be, i know I'm being heaps corny and you'll probably tell me again I'm stupid for getting rid of her, but I am happy with my decisions, no regrets.

nah look if ur happy then u r making a good decision for urself - bugger what other people say!! I sold my Ducati over 2 yrs ago - loved that bike but it had to go - both for my baby daughter and for my own self preservation - in the end a decision I wont regret - there are other bikes to fall in love with!

Has anyone seen the email going around titled: At least he wore a helmet.

Basically pics of a guy stuck in the back of a truck.

Whilst the pics arent of a graphical nature not sure I should post them up.

Moderators can advise otherwise.

PM me if you want a copy!

Oh yeah not being gruesome - just reinforces safe riding - stay upright Anthemites!

www.ridingsa.com

Yeah dude, Bec got that 1 in her inbox mid-year I think, I saw them, pretty bad...

As long as they're not horrifically grotesque and such, it will be fine to post the pics - and if they genuinely disturb people, I can always remove them

the one i sold saturday.. the 99ZX6R ninja 600




and my new joy..



k2 GSXR 600

want me to run it in for ya??

Why did you sell it?

...I LOVE yellow bikes! so sexy looking!

i sold the purple one...

kept the yellow

sold hte purple as the yellow came along at a good price.. and i had a quick sale on the purple..

so worked out all good

yellow is 2 generations newer.. so much difference between the two. the yellow suits my riding better

Still waiting for you to take me for a ride!!! will have to get in touch with you when the weather warms up!

as i said.. i got jacket gloves and helmet that would fit a young lady

so.. when the weathers good

i finally got a new bike, but its kinda not finished yet, funny beeing its the same as dels

01 GSXR600

uuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmm

mines an 02


but essentially the same