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Nov 19^th, 2010 at 5:11pm

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Not only am I lurking but I might have a terrifying new toy down here shortly.....
It'll make Jeremy Clarkson soil himself in abject terror Smiley

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Reply #1 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 5:19pm

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So you bought a motorbike? Great.

Carlo Wink

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Reply #2 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 6:51pm

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Sounds like he bought a vectra Wink

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Reply #3 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 7:42pm

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Craig. wrote on Nov 19^th, 2010 at 6:51pm:

Sounds like he bought a vectra Wink

That or a Segway Grin

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Reply #4 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 4:35am

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LOL

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Reply #5 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 8:12am

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Ozzy on a Segway? That would make me tremble. Grin

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Reply #6 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 8:20am

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I might have a 750cc Kwaka by tonight, in mad bastard racing green... failing that there are a couple on FleaBay I'm watching.
The two wheeled terror is about to return Cool

Got a new lid, new leathers, odds and sods. My tax return FINALLY turned up after 8 months!
The question is how long will my licence last? Grin

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Reply #7 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 10:04am

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ozzy72 wrote on Nov 20^th, 2010 at 8:20am:

The question is how long will my licence last? Grin

Or your life Undecided

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Reply #8 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 11:12am

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I'm a terminal coward.... I should last a while. I think the DVLA paper is the one in mortal peril Grin

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Reply #9 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 11:15am

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I can't help thinking that this is not the ideal time of year to get a motorbike. Undecided

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Reply #10 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 12:00pm

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Best time actually Doug, the prices slump and I can pick up a bargain. Also my ride to work is not twisty so I can get well dialed in before spring Cool

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Reply #11 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 1:17pm

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Congrats. I hope you have fun with it. I still have my Honda GT647 Hawk. Didn't ride it this year. But don't want to sell it either.

Carlo

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Reply #12 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 2:14pm

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the question is mark..... Will we be seeing you out on track at all at oulton or even silverstone?

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Reply #13 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 3:22pm

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the question is mark..... Will we be seeing you out on track at all at oulton or even silverstone?

Na, it is "all the gear and no idea" Grin

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Reply #14 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 4:04pm

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Going around Oulton Park

Carlo

(been there, done that, got the bruises to prove it...)

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Reply #15 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 4:27pm

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Going around Oulton Park

Carlo

(been there, done that, got the bruises to prove it...)

Carlo,
You wouldn't believe it but that is Falcon & Wallie from The northwestbikers forum to which I belong to and take the trackday photo's for when i can get there.

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Reply #16 - Nov 21^st, 2010 at 6:07am

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Two dedicated track bikes I pressume? (no license plates and such). Thinking about doing the same with my old Honda. I rarely ride it on the road anymore but I do enjoy trackdays. At least I did, the last trackday I had is 3 years ago.

Carlo

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Reply #17 - Nov 21^st, 2010 at 7:15am

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Two dedicated track bikes I pressume? (no license plates and such). Thinking about doing the same with my old Honda. I rarely ride it on the road anymore but I do enjoy trackdays. At least I did, the last trackday I had is 3 years ago.

Carlo

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Carlo, just nip over the border and renew your relationship with some eye watering speed on the Autobahn. It should either make you want to sell it and use the cash for new underwear or make you born again Grin

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Reply #18 - Nov 21^st, 2010 at 8:02am

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Matt,

I'm familiar with the German autobahn. I'm not that far away from the border. But it's not what I'm looking for in riding bikes. If I wanted to go fast, I wouldn't have sold my Fireblade. That old bike of mine can just barely touch 200kph. It's build (customized) for cornering. Cornering is more fun and tracks are made for that. I can do it on some roads here too. But somehow there is always an annoying tractor driving in front of me or a group of cyclists.

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Reply #19 - Nov 21^st, 2010 at 8:57am

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But somehow there is always an annoying tractor driving in front of me or a group of cyclists.

Carlo

Or a tractor pulling out in front of you and forgetting he has a trailer behind him Angry

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Reply #20 - Nov 21^st, 2010 at 3:37pm

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I've raced XR2is and Formula Fords on a track, but I've never taken a bike on one.
Done a fair bit of off-roading.
I'm thinking about doing my IAM and maybe a couple of days to improve my riding...
Didn't get the Kwaka yesterday, but still looking. Might take a few weeks but I'll wait for the right bike.

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Reply #21 - Nov 21^st, 2010 at 4:38pm

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Probably a site that you are already familiar with but we used it on our last holiday in the U.k. and Wales Xd

http://www.drivingroads.co.uk/

Have fun Mark!

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Reply #22 - Nov 21^st, 2010 at 4:51pm

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ozzy72 wrote on Nov 21^st, 2010 at 3:37pm:

I've raced XR2is and Formula Fords on a track, but I've never taken a bike on one.
Done a fair bit of off-roading.
I'm thinking about doing my IAM and maybe a couple of days to improve my riding...
Didn't get the Kwaka yesterday, but still looking. Might take a few weeks but I'll wait for the right bike.

Mark, From the nwb forum and the posts on there Its definately something to go for, There's a few pc plods on the forum but there down to earth and are the actual instructors & assessors who do the tests etc...
have a look on pistonheads or if you want me to i'll have a gander for you on a couple of the ones i use.

P.s Carlo, the ZX7R & the ZX10R in the video are road bikes, With the licence plates & mirrors removed for the day.

p.p.s Mark, If you want a good trackday at a fairly low price then I can reccomend trac mon in anglesey! as its ideal even on a 125cc Wink

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Reply #23 - Nov 25^th, 2010 at 12:49pm

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I can only say this... it's green, not nice plant green but mad viper killer green! Think of a bamboo viper on a bad acid trip.
Even sitting still with the engine off it is intimidating.
I'll be collecting her on Saturday.... I'm scared but at the same time creaming my leathers in excitement!!!! Oh and the new helmet paintjob is SERIOUSLY unpleasant. It'll offend anyone with a religious bent, gold angels on a white lid. I just thought it was so silly I had to have it Tongue

My helmet wouldn't look out of place on the Christmas tree Shocked

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Reply #24 - Nov 25^th, 2010 at 10:58pm

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Just make sure you post some pictures of the bike, the helmet and your leathers.

Carlo

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Reply #25 - Nov 26^th, 2010 at 12:53am

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Just make sure you post some pictures of the bike, the helmet and your leathers.

Carlo

Yes can't wait to see Ozzy dressed as a Power Ranger Grin

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Reply #26 - Nov 26^th, 2010 at 10:10am

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expat wrote on Nov 26^th, 2010 at 12:53am:

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Just make sure you post some pictures of the bike, the helmet and your leathers.

Carlo

Yes can't wait to see Ozzy dressed as a Power Ranger Grin

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Riding a green Kawasaki he'll be more like a Ninja Turtle...

Carlo

(Kawasaki... Ninja... Hmmm, they should do something with that)

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Reply #27 - Nov 27^th, 2010 at 7:37pm

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I've rediscovered muscles I'd forgotten I had! Eeeek the pain.....

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Reply #28 - Nov 28^th, 2010 at 12:22am

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ozzy72 wrote on Nov 27^th, 2010 at 7:37pm:

I've rediscovered muscles I'd forgotten I had! Eeeek the pain.....

It is your body telling you that it wants a nice sit up and beg tourer and not to be moulding itself to the fuel tank any more Grin

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Reply #29 - Nov 28^th, 2010 at 2:56pm

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A night of having the electric blanket on the back and I'm fine. Done a few miles today and feeling good!

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Reply #30 - Nov 28^th, 2010 at 5:04pm

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ozzy72 wrote on Nov 28^th, 2010 at 2:56pm:

A night of having the electric blanket on the back and I'm fine. Done a few miles today and feeling good!

Ok, so where are the pictures? Huh

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Reply #31 - Nov 29^th, 2010 at 1:28am

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patchz wrote on Nov 28^th, 2010 at 5:04pm:

ozzy72 wrote on Nov 28^th, 2010 at 2:56pm:

A night of having the electric blanket on the back and I'm fine. Done a few miles today and feeling good!

Ok, so where are the pictures? Huh

Like this?? Grin

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Reply #32 - Dec 9^th, 2010 at 12:42pm

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The green meanie is now appearing in the photo forum Wink

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