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The discussion centers around members sharing their experiences and stories related to motorcycling, with a particular focus on their favorite bikes and riding experiences. Participants reminisce about various models, including Suzuki and Triumph, and share anecdotes about racing and the thrill of biking, while also acknowledging the risks involved. The community expresses a shared passion for both biking and curry, highlighting a camaraderie among motorcycle enthusiasts.

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Offline Aussie Mick

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« on: March 26, 2012, 04:30 PM »
I didn't do a search, so apologise if this has been done before, but I have noticed references to motorbikes.

How many other bike riding ex-home brewing curry heads are on this forum? ;D

I ride a Suzuki GSX1400. Fitted with a large top box, so I can ride to the Indian food shop and stock up and indulge both my main pleasures at the same time.
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Offline Salvador Dhali

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Re: Motorcyclists
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2012, 05:21 PM »
Quote from: Aussie Mick on March 26, 2012, 04:30 PM
I didn't do a search, so apologise if this has been done before, but I have noticed references to motorbikes.

How many other bike riding ex-home brewing curry heads are on this forum? ;D

I ride a Suzuki GSX1400. Fitted with a large top box, so I can ride to the Indian food shop and stock up and indulge both my main pleasures at the same time.

I've had many, many different bikes since I were a lad, but this is my current baby - a tricked-up GSXR-1000:

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Re: Motorcyclists
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2012, 05:25 PM »
Beating my husband (ex) on the drag strip at he Bulldog Bash was the best highlight of my biking years. I grinned all day, so much my cheeks ached  ;D

His engine, GPZ900r shoe horned into an Z650 frame, was taken apart (by him, bike mechanic) to find the cause of what was wrong with it, there was nothing! Needless to say much p*** taking for years and years, still makes me grin now 12 years later.

Oh yeah, my bike at the time standard Bandit 600, unfaired.

Love biking but been to far too many funerals, lost my nerve a bit, prefer my push bike nowadays! Getting old!  ;D
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Offline Aussie Mick

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Re: Motorcyclists
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2012, 05:34 PM »
Noice SD.

I've had moe than a few bikes too. Went down the cruiser route for a while, but came back to "normal" bikes. Can't handle the sporty riding position nowadays......too old, so went for a big arse naked. :D

Love my GSX. Here it is....minus top box

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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2012, 05:37 PM »
I'm a old bikes man .. I have a 1958 Jawa 555 Pioneer , a 1948 CZ 125T both mint and a couple of older bikes in bits awaiting TLC .. I couldn't ride the sorts of bikes above it would scare me to death !!  :)
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Offline Salvador Dhali

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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2012, 05:44 PM »
Quote from: Aussie Mick on March 26, 2012, 05:34 PM
Noice SD.

I've had moe than a few bikes too. Went down the cruiser route for a while, but came back to "normal" bikes. Can't handle the sporty riding position nowadays......too old, so went for a big arse naked. :D

I've always had nakeds (always loved the butch looks of the 1400, too), and the GSXR is my first sportsbike. I bought it in 2008 at the age of 50!

It was a bit uncomfortable at first (my previous bike had been a much loved Triumph Speed Triple 1050), but the more miles you do the more you get used to it, and I've done many a 500 mile plus day across France and Spain.

But I'm going to stop there, as I'm just as crazy about bikes as I am about beer and curry, and I'll be here all night!

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Offline Aussie Mick

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Re: Motorcyclists
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2012, 05:51 PM »
Quote from: colin grigson on March 26, 2012, 05:37 PM
I'm a old bikes man .. I have a 1958 Jawa 555 Pioneer , a 1948 CZ 125T both mint and a couple of older bikes in bits awaiting TLC .. I couldn't ride the sorts of bikes above it would scare me to death !!  :)

Hey Colin, I love the older machines too, I just don't have the patience to restore (or the know-how) to maintain them.

I have often thought it would be a great hobby to restore old bikes, but I wouldn't know where to start.....so I just jump on me Suzi and ride.. ;D
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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2012, 05:53 PM »
I was a full time all weather biker until I was 28. I used to love it but nearly got killed a few times!

Then I got my first car and it was wow: ashtray, windscreen wipers, stereo, heater, just fill it full of stuff.......

But I do still miss my biking days.  :)

Paul

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Offline Aussie Mick

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Re: Motorcyclists
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2012, 05:56 PM »
Quote from: Salvador Dhali on March 26, 2012, 05:44 PM
Quote from: Aussie Mick on March 26, 2012, 05:34 PM
Noice SD.

I've had moe than a few bikes too. Went down the cruiser route for a while, but came back to "normal" bikes. Can't handle the sporty riding position nowadays......too old, so went for a big arse naked. :D

I've always had nakeds (always loved the butch looks of the 1400, too), and the GSXR is my first sportsbike. I bought it in 2008 at the age of 50!

It was a bit uncomfortable at first (my previous bike had been a much loved Triumph Speed Triple 1050), but the more miles you do the more you get used to it, and I've done many a 500 mile plus day across France and Spain.

But I'm going to stop there, as I'm just as crazy about bikes as I am about beer and curry, and I'll be here all night!

I love the Speed Triple and Street Triple, and Triumphs in general.

My dream bike would be a Rocket3, but I, (or rather the wife) cannot justify the $24,000 price tag. I really like the Thunderbird Storm too, but that is even more dollars in OZ.

But, I am happy with my GSX. Mental amounts of torque = big silly grin  :o :)
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Re: Motorcyclists
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2012, 06:02 PM »
Quote from: Terramamba on March 26, 2012, 05:25 PM
Beating my husband (ex) on the drag strip at he Bulldog Bash was the best highlight of my biking years. I grinned all day, so much my cheeks ached  ;D

His engine, GPZ900r shoe horned into an Z650 frame, was taken apart (by him, bike mechanic) to find the cause of what was wrong with it, there was nothing! Needless to say much p*** taking for years and years, still makes me grin now 12 years later.

Oh yeah, my bike at the time standard Bandit 600, unfaired.

Love biking but been to far too many funerals, lost my nerve a bit, prefer my push bike nowadays! Getting old!  ;D

Hahaha. Nice one Terramamba.

Suzuki's are built for speed eh? Them Bandits are pretty insane. I had a 1250 Bandit for a while.....nice bike.

I once had a bit of a drag from traffic lights with a HSV Holden ute ( a big ass Aussie V8 ). Well it gave it's best, but the Suzuki left it for dead. ;D


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