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I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
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Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts: 1,258
Registered: 2002-4-19 10:48:36
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1/1/00 12:00am
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I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
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This bike a wild wicked woman of a ride. She can move and if im not on it she will kick me off. This is definitely not a beginners bike. I just was all smiles when I was not scanning 360 for external danger and saying to myself wtf, I just touched the throttle barely and I am futzing moving. The Pirelli tires need to be heated up to get the right performance. The Exhaust note is an unmistakable whistle- bad ass! I m still a bit afraid to get back on it.
I have images taken of me I will post. But for some reason I need an external memory card put in the phone to get them off my phone. I got a Red Street Triple R., with some accessories coming in 3 weeks, A black Scorpion EXO 500 helmet, a Strength and Speed Seven Sins Black Leather Jacket and some black Triumph gloves.
I bought the bike in the belly of the beast, Triumph of LA. It has been a year since I have rode a bike. Last ride was a Harley Fatboy. Traffic time in LA is a dangerous time.
As a man, we never grow up. We are always little boys when it comes to toys. Have mercy!
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ZartanAround
Title: Torpid Curmudgeon
Posts: 768
Registered: 2004-2-6 20:54:09
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I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
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take a riding class to get your confidence up.
maybe you can make some buddies, worst case you make
everyone jealous with your fancy new gear.
fear is a survival instinct for a reason.
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what are nice chickens like you doing in a coop like this?
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Bonzoboy1
Posts: 885
Registered: 2008-8-1 18:04:29
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I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
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I'm not much on crotch rockets anymore but I have been considering a BMW 1600 GT or GTL, these things can move with an inline 6 cylinder motor but are still a touring bike.
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__Bonk__
Posts: 5,122
Registered: 2009-7-25 03:04:52
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Good for you. THe riding class idea is a good one. I would take one if I bought a motorcycle
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Z-Elder
Posts: 671
Registered: 2002-3-15 13:58:39
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I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
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Careful!!
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they stand in the state of division and separation which by their own motion, they have made for themselves"
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Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts: 1,258
Registered: 2002-4-19 10:48:36
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I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
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Im not too proud to take a safety class again. I have been riding almost 30 years. When you are done drinking the Harley Kool aid and want a beast , check out this beast, a Triumph Rocket. Rocket sounds about right for you, Bonzo.
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Bonzoboy1
Posts: 885
Registered: 2008-8-1 18:04:29
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Modeeb posted:
As a man, we never grow up. We are always little boys when it comes to toys. Have mercy!
Just remember that things tend to hurt longer than they used to when we are injured.
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Bonzoboy1
Posts: 885
Registered: 2008-8-1 18:04:29
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I think this is more my style
not too many touring bikes pop a wheelie. 
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__Bonk__
Posts: 5,122
Registered: 2009-7-25 03:04:52
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Date Posted:
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I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
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Modeeb start slow, really slow. Get familiar with the bike over time.
Have fun!
I admire your adventurous spirit
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Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts: 1,258
Registered: 2002-4-19 10:48:36
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I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
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If you are not a little afraid of the motorcycle, then it's the wrong bike. The problem is every movement needs an awareness. The brakes on this bike are excellent. I just flat out will never drive this bike in the rain. If Im on the road and it rains , I'm parking and going to stay until it passes. This may make for some unexpected adventures.
Bonzo back at ya: Triumph Rocket Wheelie
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