Motorcycles
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My dad rode ~60 years with no accidents. I'm at 30+, with plenty of close calls. I know it could happen, but I just don't think about it. I lost my cousin, age 62, last month. Someone changed lanes and bumped him off the road - he had some broken ribs, and seemed like he was "OK" but his mom found him passed away. He was an "adventure rider" like Dave - they'd ride 100s of miles to go off road, packing all their gear to camp, repair their bikes - and yes, they always found room for some adult beverages. The guy who gave his eulogy was one of his riding buddies - very moving. Very sad, but he had a very rich life. I can think of lots of worse ways to go.
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i hasten to add the beer was at the campsite after we trailerd the broken bike there ,do not drink and drive you will spill it
bike was fixed with isopon/body filler /bondo and we proceeded on to the sahara only to have it stolen when i got back to the uk -
brings back memories IJ!
btw. just informed myself about getting the motorcycle license here in switzerland. seems like i'll be getting a bike somewhere in 2014
i too am thinking of getting one in Australia. but not a 100% confident..
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ahh. seems easy enough. though i dont know how much is 27kw???
though here in australia, or rather WA, since i already have a car license, i can ride a 50cc or less moped bike and take my lower class with 250cc or less without having to take any theory. though of course like what you mention it's more useful to take those driving hours.
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27kw = 36ps or 36hp
i'm in love with this one…
Yamaha XJ550
http://thebikeshed.cc/2013/08/27/toms-xj550/?utm_source=feedly
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very nice finn. though i am kinda looking at this. btw what happened to getting a car over on the other thread?
edit: they change the rules in 2013. i think now it's 650cc or power to weight ratio. either ways. this is approved if i pass the first step.
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