Mike Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 I'd have a nice Hog or custom chopper. Shame I don't have any hair to flow in the wind. That's enough about your custom chopper Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 That's enough about your custom chopper Pete! That's it - another quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Theres some lovely sirups on the market now What's a sirup dude? I don't get it? Something like this. http://www.scottys-choppers.com.au/bikes/images/acid%20monster_r3_c1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 red X http://www.thefoodhall.es/images/dry_goods/golden_syrup.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Can i just say, at the beginning of this thread where it says 'Charlotte and I were talking' what this actually means is that Mike was suggesting things to me and i was smiling and nodding (whilst driving the supe). I would like to 'have a crack' at the whole bike thing but i don't think i'd be that brave when faced with Gosport/Portsmouth traffic daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Can i just say, at the beginning of this thread where it says 'Charlotte and I were talking' what this actually means is that Mike was suggesting things to me and i was smiling and nodding (whilst driving the supe). I would like to 'have a crack' at the whole bike thing but i don't think i'd be that brave when faced with Gosport/Portsmouth traffic daily. I was more surprised that he managed to get a word in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 red X [qimg]http://www.thefoodhall.es/images/dry_goods/golden_syrup.jpg[/qimg] It must be a southern thing. I've still no idea what on Earth you're on about?! Syrup is good on pancakes one a year...that's all I know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 i was smiling and nodding (whilst driving the supe). Takes a lot on concentration for a girl doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I was more surprised that he managed to get a word in..... Like i said, i was driving the supe. He could've said anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Takes a lot on concentration for a girl doesn't it? To block his voice out? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 It must be a southern thing. I've still no idea what on Earth you're on about?! Syrup is good on pancakes one a year...that's all I know about it. huh? I never brought it up, I know how to spell syrup, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Did he mean stirrups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 LOl syrup/ sirup whatever it is ..WIG in no chav speak ..Sorry i never went to school..Learnt english of the wolves that draged me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 LOl syrup/ sirup whatever it is ..WIG in no chav speak ..Sorry i never went to school..Learnt english of the wolves that draged me up But...I've still no idea what you mean about syrup? What's it got to do with hogs, choppers and hair flowing in the wind. I'm totally confused now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 But...I've still no idea what you mean about syrup? What's it got to do with hogs, choppers and hair flowing in the wind. I'm totally confused now. If you had one then you could do the whole hair blowing in the wind thing. He's telling you to buy a wig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I'd have a nice Hog or custom chopper. Shame I don't have any hair to flow in the wind. Never Mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Don't let all the talk of accidents put you off. You risk death every day. You drive a Supra... that's gotta knock a few years off your life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Don't let all the talk of accidents put you off. You risk death every day. You drive a Supra... that's gotta knock a few years off your life! Indeed.. I dont think the talk of accidents was meant to put off ..More make aware of the higher risks on a bike, as any Biker knows it's not IF you have a smash it's when but we still went for it . Bikes are excelent fun and I would love to do it all over again. As has already been said, Life is full of risks and whats makes us all different is the amount of risk we are all willing to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I'd love to ride, but my testicles are too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Mike, please take it easy bud. Bikes are dangerous. Not necessarily because of the bike itself or your skill but the mistakes made by other road users and road condition ie. diesel, water, oil etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I could do with a syrup too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-No-Knee Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I have been riding for over 15 years. I'm a DAS and CBT instructor, or was. 12 years accident free, the in 6 months I had a low side off on deisel and a few months later some cnut with no licence did a U turn in front of me. Wrote the bike off and I was in hospital for a couple of days, luckaily not badly injured. I also had a high side off on Snetterton circuit, but that was my own fault for using Dragon Corsa tyres with no side tread on a damp day, V twins push out alot of tourqe low down when I was still banked over and ...... Ahhh Bugger! Ouch! While I was in the hospital, one of my mates who I used to go biking with at work had a head on accident with a car who was on the wrong side of the road and died. As I was looking for a new bike to get after the insurance paid out another very old friend of mine who was an awesome rider and who I used to go on blats with hit a hay lorry on the Crooked Mile by Harlow on the way home from work and died. I decided to mainly ride on tracks, and went with a group of mates to the Ring, one of the lads, 18 years in the Army, got hit by a BMW and died. I went skiing and dislocated my knee, and have used this as a convienent excuse to sell the bike, but when I can I will get another one, and use it on tracks - but not the Ring! IF you decide to ride, make sure that you spend as much as you can on your helmet, and get either Arai or Showi. Dont bother with anything else cos in an accident where you hit your head those 2 makes offer the best protection. Get a full set of leathers and NEVER ride without them on, even for a quick trip to the shop, or on a red hot day. Get a full length back protector, Knox are about the best. When you can, go on a track school day like the California Superbike school, as they will teach you more about cornering and handleing that you will learn on the week long bike course, as all they have time to teach on the course is how to pass a test, not how to stay alive and ride well. Also try to get some advanced instruction, like the IAD. I am a fireman, and I turn up at accidents where the little scooter riding chav's has been knocked off at 30mph or less. It sometimes can take upto an hour to scrape all the skin and body parts off the road, and then we have to hose it down afterwards. If you ride - get the correct kit and use it always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 (what Carlos said) The way I see it the bike process goes as follows: 1) Get your license 2) Something doesn't see you and pulls out 3) You loose a limb But I like my limbs to be loose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Cheers bud, I was thinking of giving them a call... pass them on my way to work... and always think.. one day! How much did that set you back if you don't mind me asking..? So you've been riding for a bit then? any scary moments? I think it was £545 or £645 or something, so with your helmet & gear it can be quite expensive initially, but it does pay for itself in petrol eventually if your only other transport is the Supra! I've only been riding for 2 years now, and most scary moments I've been lucky enough to see coming before they've happened. Did I read that you're 6ft 10!? No idea, what sort of bike you'd fit on! lol We should start a new poll on who is the tallest member on .net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Don't let all the talk of accidents put you off. You risk death every day. Tell your insurance company that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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