Specifications: - up to $12K - around 600cc - pretty
Assumptions: - new > used - I'm lazy - I'm nervous about taking responsibility for other peoples property - everything I take for a spin will be virtually indistinguishable
So after less research on my part than I have put into the purchase of shoes, this was delivered on Saturday, in safety red:
I was too scared to take it home so BT did the honours, and summed up the short trip with "it's a delight". We then went out to Honeysuckle Creek (site of the Apollo rally and for those who remember, the real Dish, when it had a staff of not four lovable oddballs but around 120). I was happy to follow BT on the postie on the way out as not only is it very new and strange, it's been nearly a year since Minx (the bike) was sold. I got the brass to overtake him on the trip back and got home a little pale and shaky. I've taken it to work a few times this week and it's getting a lot better now though.
Things I have noticed so far: - Brand-new vehicles really do have 0km on the odometer - keeping the revs under 7K for the first 1000km isn't a handicap - mere mm of twist on the throttle smokes everybody - confidence is mostly about skill which is mostly about mileage
Potential issues: - the riders seat came unstuck this morning as I was backing out of the driveway; it's possible that the lock I store in the little trunk under the pillion seat has released the seat lock lever, or it could be a problem. - small children like to touch the fairing
The bike was going to be named whatever the Korean translation for "Extra Happiness" is, but instead we have settled on "Doubleplusgood". This is a reference to the novel 1984 by George Orwell and the successful escape of one person from an insidious control regime. http://www.online-literature.com/view.php/1984/5?term=doubleplusgood But it's more of a reference to how great life is!
> Specifications: > - up to $12K > - around 600cc > - pretty
> Assumptions: > - new > used > - I'm lazy > - I'm nervous about taking responsibility for other peoples property > - everything I take for a spin will be virtually indistinguishable
> So after less research on my part than I have put into the purchase of > shoes, this was delivered on Saturday, in safety red:
> I was too scared to take it home so BT did the honours, and summed up > the short trip with "it's a delight". We then went out to Honeysuckle > Creek (site of the Apollo rally and for those who remember, the real > Dish, when it had a staff of not four lovable oddballs but around > 120). I was happy to follow BT on the postie on the way out as not > only is it very new and strange, it's been nearly a year since Minx > (the bike) was sold. I got the brass to overtake him on the trip back > and got home a little pale and shaky. I've taken it to work a few > times this week and it's getting a lot better now though.
> Things I have noticed so far: > - Brand-new vehicles really do have 0km on the odometer > - keeping the revs under 7K for the first 1000km isn't a handicap > - mere mm of twist on the throttle smokes everybody > - confidence is mostly about skill which is mostly about mileage
> Potential issues: > - the riders seat came unstuck this morning as I was backing out of > the driveway; it's possible that the lock I store in the little trunk > under the pillion seat has released the seat lock lever, or it could > be a problem. > - small children like to touch the fairing
> The bike was going to be named whatever the Korean translation for > "Extra Happiness" is, but instead we have settled on > "Doubleplusgood". This is a reference to the novel 1984 by George > Orwell and the successful escape of one person from an insidious > control regime. > http://www.online-literature.com/view.php/1984/5?term=doubleplusgood > But it's more of a reference to how great life is!
bikerbetty wrote: > "Minx" <sass_my_fr...@hotmail.com> wrote in message >> So after less research on my part than I have put into the purchase of >> shoes, this was delivered on Saturday, in safety red:
Andrew McKenna wrote: > bikerbetty wrote: >> "Minx" <sass_my_fr...@hotmail.com> wrote in message >>> So after less research on my part than I have put into the purchase of >>> shoes, this was delivered on Saturday, in safety red:
> Give her a week to figure out how to unbolt those pesky Korean training > wheels :-) Then may be ride somewhere with food at the mid-point?
I've collected a 2005 GT250 (long story). It's a nice bike, rides well tho I know it's also been cared for by the previous owner. After the traily, that tank's a bit in yer face, I tell ya!
"If I don't answer you, it's because I believe my point has been made in the current post or others on the subject or that the points of argument presented are illogical." ..... Toosmoky
"Minx" <sass_my_fr...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> Specifications: > - up to $12K > - around 600cc > - pretty
> Assumptions: > - new > used > - I'm lazy > - I'm nervous about taking responsibility for other peoples property > - everything I take for a spin will be virtually indistinguishable
> So after less research on my part than I have put into the purchase of > shoes, this was delivered on Saturday, in safety red:
> I was too scared to take it home so BT did the honours, and summed up > the short trip with "it's a delight". We then went out to Honeysuckle > Creek (site of the Apollo rally and for those who remember, the real > Dish, when it had a staff of not four lovable oddballs but around > 120). I was happy to follow BT on the postie on the way out as not > only is it very new and strange, it's been nearly a year since Minx > (the bike) was sold. I got the brass to overtake him on the trip back > and got home a little pale and shaky. I've taken it to work a few > times this week and it's getting a lot better now though.
> Things I have noticed so far: > - Brand-new vehicles really do have 0km on the odometer > - keeping the revs under 7K for the first 1000km isn't a handicap > - mere mm of twist on the throttle smokes everybody > - confidence is mostly about skill which is mostly about mileage
> Potential issues: > - the riders seat came unstuck this morning as I was backing out of > the driveway; it's possible that the lock I store in the little trunk > under the pillion seat has released the seat lock lever, or it could > be a problem. > - small children like to touch the fairing
> The bike was going to be named whatever the Korean translation for > "Extra Happiness" is, but instead we have settled on > "Doubleplusgood". This is a reference to the novel 1984 by George > Orwell and the successful escape of one person from an insidious > control regime. > http://www.online-literature.com/view.php/1984/5?term=doubleplusgood > But it's more of a reference to how great life is!
Minx wrote: > The brief: > - buy a motorbike for me
> Specifications: > - up to $12K > - around 600cc > - pretty
> Assumptions: > - new > used > - I'm lazy > - I'm nervous about taking responsibility for other peoples property > - everything I take for a spin will be virtually indistinguishable
> So after less research on my part than I have put into the purchase of > shoes, this was delivered on Saturday, in safety red:
> I was too scared to take it home so BT did the honours, and summed up > the short trip with "it's a delight". We then went out to Honeysuckle > Creek (site of the Apollo rally and for those who remember, the real > Dish, when it had a staff of not four lovable oddballs but around > 120). I was happy to follow BT on the postie on the way out as not > only is it very new and strange, it's been nearly a year since Minx > (the bike) was sold. I got the brass to overtake him on the trip back > and got home a little pale and shaky. I've taken it to work a few > times this week and it's getting a lot better now though.
> Things I have noticed so far: > - Brand-new vehicles really do have 0km on the odometer > - keeping the revs under 7K for the first 1000km isn't a handicap > - mere mm of twist on the throttle smokes everybody > - confidence is mostly about skill which is mostly about mileage
> Potential issues: > - the riders seat came unstuck this morning as I was backing out of > the driveway; it's possible that the lock I store in the little trunk > under the pillion seat has released the seat lock lever, or it could > be a problem. > - small children like to touch the fairing
> The bike was going to be named whatever the Korean translation for > "Extra Happiness" is, but instead we have settled on > "Doubleplusgood". This is a reference to the novel 1984 by George > Orwell and the successful escape of one person from an insidious > control regime. > http://www.online-literature.com/view.php/1984/5?term=doubleplusgood > But it's more of a reference to how great life is!
> ooo yeah, can't this weekend, but next weekend is looking good....
next weekend I've got an overnighter at Jamberoo with a small group of friends - email me for details if you want, coz you'd be welcome to join us! Small group (about 6-7) of varying abilities, ranging from super-hoon to quite slow.
Otherwise, let's look at the weekend after? Maybe we can do as Andrew suggested - a bit of a ride with a food-stop somewhere in the middle. So many nice roads to choose from around here...
OR - before lovely daylight saving (sorry Clem) ends - there's always the possibility of a little after-work ride, before rooicide time... Pardon my sieve-head, but do you work in Civic? Would be pretty easy to knock off for the arv and have a quick blat somewhere...
let me know, yeah?....
I'm so excited that your bike finally arrived!!!!! (but not one-bazillionth as excited as you are, I bet!)
On Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:36:06 +1000, Toosmoky <toosm...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Minx wrote:
>> So after less research on my part than I have put into the purchase of >> shoes, this was delivered on Saturday, in safety red:
>Be aware of Cox's Corollary and may you be the exception that proves the >rule...
Cox's Corollary has applied to every bike I've owned - except the current one (and now I'm not sure I should've tempted fate by mentioning it) --- Cheers
bikerbetty wrote: > OR - before lovely daylight saving (sorry Clem) ends -
Beautiful clear nights, a new infra-red sight for my 8" telescope, no moon, a zillion stars in the sky, and it doesn't get proper dark until nearly ten pm.
OTOH, It's still dark when I get up and go to work in the morning.
>> OR - before lovely daylight saving (sorry Clem) ends -
> Beautiful clear nights, a new infra-red sight for my 8" telescope, no > moon, a zillion stars in the sky, and it doesn't get proper dark until > nearly ten pm.
> OTOH, It's still dark when I get up and go to work in the morning.
> Daylight saving, lovely?
> Theo
Yeah. lovely (well it is in Canberra, anyway....) It's just about sunrise when I leave for work, and after work I have about 4 hours till darkness at this time of year.... lovely!
bikerbetty wrote: > "Theo Bekkers" wrote >> Beautiful clear nights, a new infra-red sight for my 8" telescope, no >> moon, a zillion stars in the sky, and it doesn't get proper dark >> until nearly ten pm.
>> OTOH, It's still dark when I get up and go to work in the morning. > Yeah. lovely (well it is in Canberra, anyway....) It's just about > sunrise when I leave for work, and after work I have about 4 hours > till darkness at this time of year.... lovely!
>> OR - before lovely daylight saving (sorry Clem) ends -
> Beautiful clear nights, a new infra-red sight for my 8" telescope, no moon, > a zillion stars in the sky, and it doesn't get proper dark until nearly ten > pm.
> OTOH, It's still dark when I get up and go to work in the morning.
> Daylight saving, lovely?
> Theo
Must admit, having to wait 'til later to get my 8" dob out during D/S does not thrill me either..
>>> Beautiful clear nights, a new infra-red sight for my 8" telescope, no >>> moon, a zillion stars in the sky, and it doesn't get proper dark >>> until nearly ten pm.
>>> OTOH, It's still dark when I get up and go to work in the morning.
>> Yeah. lovely (well it is in Canberra, anyway....) It's just about >> sunrise when I leave for work, and after work I have about 4 hours >> till darkness at this time of year.... lovely!
>>>Beautiful clear nights, a new infra-red sight for my 8" telescope, no >>>moon, a zillion stars in the sky, and it doesn't get proper dark >>>until nearly ten pm.
>>>OTOH, It's still dark when I get up and go to work in the morning.
>>Yeah. lovely (well it is in Canberra, anyway....) It's just about >>sunrise when I leave for work, and after work I have about 4 hours >>till darkness at this time of year.... lovely!
Congratulations! I saw one down the street here yesterday, and was surprised by just how good they look - it certainly scores top points for styling, absolutely. Sounds like it doesn't go too badly either! It will be interesting to see/hear how things progress as you get to know it better. You'll have to come up for a visit soon, and show it off! :-)
Damien GPX250 -> CBR600 -> F650/R1200GS (when the $$$ are there!)
bikerbetty wrote: > On Feb 19, 10:21 am, "Minx" <sass_my_fr...@hotmail.com> wrote: >>> So - I finish at 4 in Civic. Let's plot something for Wednesday!!! >>> bikerbe...@gmail.com >> 4:30 at corner of Eucumbene Dr and Cotter Rd?
> I'll be there!!!!
> betty
Watch out for lightning strike!
-- Cheers
Andrew
(Make a lightning rod by gluing a blunt ferrous rod to the top of the motorcycle helmet, attaching a 4 metre length of copper strap to the rod with copper wire, and attaching a suitable boat anchor to the free end of the strap to make sure it stays earthed - any Windows 98 computer would do.)
> bikerbetty wrote: > > On Feb 19, 10:21 am, "Minx" <sass_my_fr...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >>> So - I finish at 4 in Civic. Let's plot something for Wednesday!!! > >>> bikerbe...@gmail.com > >> 4:30 at corner of Eucumbene Dr and Cotter Rd?
> > I'll be there!!!!
> > betty
> Watch out for lightning strike!
> -- > Cheers
> Andrew
> (Make a lightning rod by gluing a blunt ferrous rod to the top of the > motorcycle helmet, attaching a 4 metre length of copper strap to the rod > with copper wire, and attaching a suitable boat anchor to the free end > of the strap to make sure it stays earthed - any Windows 98 computer > would do.)
A _blunt_ rod? Have you been taking physics lessons from Hamish again?
big
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