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Re: time to give it up? - scoobiemandan - 12-03-17
(09-03-17, 03:55 PM)robbo link Wrote: Still,if in doubt,hold back
Amen to that brother :thumbup
Re: time to give it up? - joebloggs - 12-03-17
I'm going to stop when I get to 110
Re: time to give it up? - nick crisp - 12-03-17
(12-03-17, 12:00 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: I'm going to stop when I get to 110
Well, I once saw 180 on the clock of my FZR1000, so I guess it'll have to be when I get to 190 :lol
Re: time to give it up? - tommyardin - 12-03-17
(12-03-17, 03:02 PM)Hedgetrimmer link Wrote: [quote author=joebloggs link=topic=22062.msg255274#msg255274 date=1489316434]
I'm going to stop when I get to 110
Well, I once saw 180 on the clock of my FZR1000, so I guess it'll have to be when I get to 190 :lol
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:lol :rollin :rollin :lol
Re: time to give it up? - Townhill - 13-03-17
(09-03-17, 02:01 PM)samsfazer link Wrote: I am passing another significant birthday this year, but am wondering at what age would you consider giving up biking - or when does it become too difficult?
I am the big 60 (December just gone) last March I bought a KTM 1290 superduke and have also just recently bought the Fazer 600 and have just stuck 500 mile on the fazer in the last week and half.
Give up riding never there is no re-run in life once today has gone you ain't getting it back to have another go. I have a lot of riding to do I do not want any regrets when I peg out regarding riding my bikes.
Re: time to give it up? - joebloggs - 13-03-17
I tried to give up after breaking my hip, the thought of an off with three screws in my right hip worried me. I went through several so called sporty cars eventually ending up with the Eunos which although fun really doesn't scratch my itch.
So back to bikes.
Re: time to give it up? - tommyardin - 13-03-17
(13-03-17, 09:59 AM)joebloggs link Wrote: I tried to give up after breaking my hip, the thought of an off with three screws in my right hip worried me. I went through several so called sporty cars eventually ending up with the Eunos which although fun really doesn't scratch my itch.
So back to bikes.
The Mazda Enos should help with the itch but as you remark will not get rid of it. I had a similar itch and got myself an mid engined MR2, it gives me a lot of pleasure as it is rear wheel drive limited slip diff and mid lumped so it makes for great donuts and handles a dream through the twisties, lots of fresh air with the soft top down. [size=2em]BUT[/size] it's not a bike and does not deliver the same as a bike does, the top speed is not a lot different, Fazer is a bit faster but the way it gets there is completely different, in fact I feel doubly blessed having the choice.
un And as the sun is shining daughter and I are off for a cuppa at Loomies in Hants later this morn or early pm today
un un un on the :faz that is
Re: time to give it up? - Frosties - 13-03-17
Errrrrr
A Eunos is as cool as penguin piss....an MR2 is as gay as a tap dancing Hyena. #just saying :lol
Re: time to give it up? - Kenbob - 14-03-17
(13-03-17, 11:47 PM)Frosties link Wrote: Errrrrr
A Eunos is as cool as penguin piss....an MR2 is as gay as a tap dancing Hyena. #just saying :lol
:rollin :rollin :rollin Priceless.
Re: time to give it up? - nick crisp - 14-03-17
(13-03-17, 09:59 AM)joebloggs link Wrote: I tried to give up after breaking my hip, the thought of an off with three screws in my right hip worried me. I went through several so called sporty cars eventually ending up with the Eunos which although fun really doesn't scratch my itch.
So back to bikes.
I was told after my shoulder was rebuilt that another heavy fall on it could mean losing my arm. I have since fallen heavily on it twice, and not injured it further. I can only praise the work of the surgeon! It never for one minute put me off riding though, once I found I still could actually ride. Now, I am more concerned about aggravating my back injury, but oh well...maybe I'm just stupid...well, not maybe :lol
Re: time to give it up? - tommyardin - 14-03-17
(09-03-17, 09:25 PM)fatbloke62 link Wrote: Me, heart attack at 41 a stroke at 48 knee replacement two years ago 55 now, give up not as long as I can get my leg over the old girlAnd the fazer :eek