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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl General Chat Area >> Let's Chew The Fat >> My Bike https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1624336147 Message started by Smokeydk on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 2:29pm

Title: My Bike
Post by Smokeydk on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 2:29pm

Yes today I have a motorcycle...its a new Kawasaki Vulcan S SE 650

Very scary ...going to take some time getting used to it...with its forward controls...ABS..etc

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Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Smokeydk on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 3:20pm

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Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Bear on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 3:26pm

Been barred by the family from having another bike so good luck my friend. Robert

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Smokeydk on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 3:41pm

Yep me too...........but I'm old I can do it..........LOL

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by poddy dodger on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 4:04pm

I rode for many years, spent as much time lying beside the bike as I did astride it.

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Rabbitz on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 5:29pm

I worked out that I am allergic to bikes.

Each time I get on one I get a rash.

Well technically it's when I get off. The doctors call it "gravel rash".

;D >:( :D

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Kevvie on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 5:33pm

Hi Dave
good luck with the new toy
regards Kev ;)

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Chally on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 10:22pm

Congrats Dave it looks great. Take it easy and enjoy yourself. We turned our motorbike into a caravan so no longer ride. I still remember the advise I was given when I did the Qld Police Motorbike course back in 1981; "Treat everyone else on the road as misguided missiles". I found it sound advice. :)

Jeff

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Kevvie on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 10:36pm

Hi Jeff
I agree with you there . Over the year those instructors had some good advice.
regards Kev

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Derek on Jun 23^rd, 2021 at 10:53am

You now need a bike rack for the back of the caravan so you can take it away with you. Just don’t post that on the caravanners forum. ;D

Honestly don’t think I would have the reflexes to ride one these days.

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Smokeydk on Jun 23^rd, 2021 at 11:10am

LOL...Derek that was my Mate Frank that posted that

Yes the truth is I tried riding it home but couldnt it had to be delivered...its changed from old days...ABS...traction control...foot pegs way out front...very low...but will try maybe next week if weather improves

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Chally on Jun 23^rd, 2021 at 7:54pm

Kevvie wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2021 at 10:36pm:

Hi Jeff
I agree with you there . Over the year those instructors had some good advice.
regards Kev

They sure did Kev.

Jeff

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Kevvie on Jun 23^rd, 2021 at 8:12pm

Jeff
I remember at T.A.I.S I worked with were ex bike riders. They would say with some colourful words "for heaven sake stay upright " ;D ;D ;D
regards Kev

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Smokeydk on Jun 23^rd, 2021 at 8:41pm

LOL....you two making it even harder...LOL

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Derek on Feb 7^th, 2022 at 3:36am

Hey Dave, how is the bike going??? Have you mastered it yet???

Title: Re: My Bike
Post by Smokeydk on Feb 7^th, 2022 at 10:06am

Spent $$$$$ and may I say...I still have not ridden it...I know I'm making excuses ....weather to wet too hot too windy...LOL

Added floor boards...heal shifter...etc..need a seat that tilts back not forward into the tank...that might help