My day out

wannabe · **Posted:** Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:16 pm

Nearly narrowed it down to single figures which bikes I'd like once I pass my test :lol:

. On a more serious note, just had a lush ride out to Stroud and back. Then into Frasers for a mooch around followed by a quick cuppa in the new Asda's cafe in Cheltenham on the way home. Just over six hours in the saddle and I'm walking like John Wayne!
Might go to Prescott tomorrow . . . .

Jevo · **Posted:** Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:26 pm

Nice day.

Thanks for posting.

Les.

RFdemon · **Posted:** Fri Sep 30, 2011 7:30 pm

Sounds like a great day in the saddle. Unfortunately, I was sat in the office grafting away. I popped out on the bike to Sainsburys at lunch time though. Shirt, jeans and a helmet. Not safe but bloody enjoyable!

PLAZMAPANTS · **Posted:** Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:01 pm

hey sounded good , glad you got out , hope to get mine out tomo .....

Night Nurse · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:51 am **Posts:** 455

Nice for some!!!!
While other are stuck on a ward with NO WINDOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Strongbow · **Posted:** Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:48 pm

Hi

Sounds like a nice run, fair play to you :-D

Regards Strongbow

wannabe · **Posted:** Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:14 am

Usually work on Fridays, sometimes on Saturdays and Sundays too, in fact often 7 days a week! Got some A/L to use up so am having several Fridays off to make into long weekends if I don't end up get badgered into doing O/T! Was going to Prescott but think the tickets are as steep as the blinking hill climb and that's before you put your hand in your pocket for anything else. Will have to find somewhere else to ride to :roll:

wannabe · **Posted:** Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:16 am

Night Nurse wrote:

Nice for some!!!!
While other are stuck on a ward with NO WINDOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But what would we do without Florence Nightingales like you . . . .

wannabe · **Posted:** Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:18 am

RFdemon wrote:

Sounds like a great day in the saddle. Unfortunately, I was sat in the office grafting away. I popped out on the bike to Sainsburys at lunch time though. Shirt, jeans and a helmet. Not safe but bloody enjoyable!

Believe me I've been tempted, but so far have always managed to resisted and err on the side of caution. Tomorrow the weather's due to change so the temptation to ride without a jacket won't apply, thank goodness!

RFdemon · **Posted:** Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:07 am

wannabe wrote:

Night Nurse wrote:

Nice for some!!!!
While other are stuck on a ward with NO WINDOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But what would we do without Florence Nightingales like you . . . .

More like Dr Crippen! :lol:

wannabe · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:39 pm

RFdemon wrote:

wannabe wrote:

Night Nurse wrote:

Nice for some!!!!
While other are stuck on a ward with NO WINDOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But what would we do without Florence Nightingales like you . . . .

More like Dr Crippen! :lol:

Glad we had the bath tub taken out and replaced with a shower cubicle, next you'll be telling me you're friends with Norman Bates :!:

OneLitreFirestormer · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:11 pm

No Bath WTF!! Its a rare pleasure for a soak in a full soapy tub and let the man eggs gently float around the surface as if they were spacemen.....ahem.

Night Nurse · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:51 am **Posts:** 455

I agree with wannabe Showers are better

OneLitreFirestormer · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:16 pm

You dont have man eggs......

RFdemon · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:40 pm

Night Nurse · **Joined:** Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:51 am **Posts:** 455

No, but the shower is BETTER.
And as for you RF not sure what you got to laugh about :?:

.
Looking forward to seeing you Sat a.m!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Strongbow · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:02 pm

Night Nurse wrote:

And as for you RF not sure what you got to laugh about :?:

.
Looking forward to seeing you Sat a.m!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Regards Strongbow

RFdemon · **Posted:** Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:17 pm

Ha ha! It'll be fun! Just enjoy!

wannabe · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:36 pm

OneLitreFirestormer wrote:

You dont have man eggs......

Too right I don't!

OneLitreFirestormer · **Posted:** Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:55 am

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ ... T%2006.htm

Wannabe, I know you think you want a Harley and I respect whole heartidly your taste and wants, but have a look at some of the Kawasaki tourers, I suggest having a look at this link and go and have a test ride after your test and compare to a 883/1200 harley I think you will be surprised and will have a new "view" of what a harley is/offers, compared to the above....I know you would prefer the ride to the Harley, but if its a Harley you want at least try the opposition first.

wannabe · **Posted:** Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:46 pm

OneLitreFirestormer wrote:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_vn_900_classic_lLT%2006.htm

Wannabe, I know you think you want a Harley and I respect whole heartidly your taste and wants, but have a look at some of the Kawasaki tourers, I suggest having a look at this link and go and have a test ride after your test and compare to a 883/1200 harley I think you will be surprised and will have a new "view" of what a harley is/offers, compared to the above....I know you would prefer the ride to the Harley, but if its a Harley you want at least try the opposition first.

Just looked at it, fair play beautiful bike and very similar in appearance to the one I've got. Love the twin pipes! What do you know about this bike, and how it compares to a similar Harley? I don't blanketly like all Harleys, in fact I've got very specific things I do and do not want and like from a bike and of course there's the not so small matter of money too! Look forward to hearing back from you

OneLitreFirestormer · **Posted:** Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:23 pm

wannabe wrote:

OneLitreFirestormer wrote:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_vn_900_classic_lLT%2006.htm

Wannabe, I know you think you want a Harley and I respect whole heartidly your taste and wants, but have a look at some of the Kawasaki tourers, I suggest having a look at this link and go and have a test ride after your test and compare to a 883/1200 harley I think you will be surprised and will have a new "view" of what a harley is/offers, compared to the above....I know you would prefer the ride to the Harley, but if its a Harley you want at least try the opposition first.

Just looked at it, fair play beautiful bike and very similar in appearance to the one I've got. Love the twin pipes! What do you know about this bike, and how it compares to a similar Harley? I don't blanketly like all Harleys, in fact I've got very specific things I do and do not want and like from a bike and of course there's the not so small matter of money too! Look forward to hearing back from you

This is the 900cc model 2007 version I think, its not made anymore but search about most are in mint condition, these are perfect for not just new riders, loads of torque and relativly smooth compared to the lumpy and vibratery Harleys, this ones aimed squarely in the face of the 883 custom and 1200 customs, they are easier to live with nicer to ride but dont have the "kudos" of the Harley badge, they are better made than the Harley, I know the Kawa wont let you down....just for example go to hoggin the bridge....and see all the broken down ones.....just try one when you can.

wannabe · **Posted:** Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:09 pm

OneLitreFirestormer wrote:

wannabe wrote:

OneLitreFirestormer wrote:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_vn_900_classic_lLT%2006.htm

Wannabe, I know you think you want a Harley and I respect whole heartidly your taste and wants, but have a look at some of the Kawasaki tourers, I suggest having a look at this link and go and have a test ride after your test and compare to a 883/1200 harley I think you will be surprised and will have a new "view" of what a harley is/offers, compared to the above....I know you would prefer the ride to the Harley, but if its a Harley you want at least try the opposition first.

Just looked at it, fair play beautiful bike and very similar in appearance to the one I've got. Love the twin pipes! What do you know about this bike, and how it compares to a similar Harley? I don't blanketly like all Harleys, in fact I've got very specific things I do and do not want and like from a bike and of course there's the not so small matter of money too! Look forward to hearing back from you

This is the 900cc model 2007 version I think, its not made anymore but search about most are in mint condition, these are perfect for not just new riders, loads of torque and relativly smooth compared to the lumpy and vibratery Harleys, this ones aimed squarely in the face of the 883 custom and 1200 customs, they are easier to live with nicer to ride but dont have the "kudos" of the Harley badge, they are better made than the Harley, I know the Kawa wont let you down....just for example go to hoggin the bridge....and see all the broken down ones.....just try one when you can.

Will definitely bear your advice in mind. Got to get through test first and I'm aiming for the restricted licence thingy. When I'm ready to change my bike I'll look at all the options very carefully. In the meantime I do have a bike I love. This gives me the benefit of looking for something bigger at my leisure. Thanx again, I really do appreciate it

My day out

Who is online