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    • SeulS
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      Belgium…

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      • BluegrassB
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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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        • harley daveH
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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

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          • injunjackI
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            Gmb  It all started when I was about 5 or so when I put a "flapper" (don't know the correct word) to my bicycle rear wheel so it makes "motorcycle sound" ….

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              Flapper works….

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • Finn666F
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                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 🙂

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                • louisboscoL
                  louisbosco
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                  @Finn666:

                  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..

                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                  • Finn666F
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                    the thing is, here in switzerland you don't need to do practical driving hours before riding your bike (even though it's more than useful to do so!)…you only have to visit some courses and do a theoretical test and after passing that, you can ride bikes up to 27kw!

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                    • louisboscoL
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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.

                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                      • Finn666F
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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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                        • louisboscoL
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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.

                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                          • Finn666F
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                            also in the works…not a priority though atm.!

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              @Finn666:

                              also in the works…not a priority though atm.!

                              can wait to see it. keep us updated!! 🙂

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                              • Finn666F
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                                definitely will do so mate, thanks!

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                                • fanyaF
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                                  Successfully got this from Minnesota to Baltimore, ~1200 miles.  I haven't road in 6 years (since I started skydiving) and I'm quite excited to get another full season in.  I've had that bike for 15 years now.

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                                    • fanyaF
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                                      I like that cafe racer? Finn, just not enough power, need something more than a glorified moped

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                                      • BluegrassB
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                                        I was surfing around - Just some more to look at… nice i think.

                                        turn signals on the pegs - nice touch...

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                                        • AetasA
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                                          These guys don't´t pop up at every corner!!
                                          Want to see them in IH.

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                                          • harley daveH
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                                            very nice indeed when im rich ill give him a ring and get a bike from him  🙂

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