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Rob 1 .. AS 0....!

Well done Rob!
I got yamaha virago.... 250, yah i know...let me get the stupid P's done and over with.

I got my gear from yagoona, helmetwarehouse... decent chaps.

I bet you are cursing the rain today I went to the garage and warmed the bike and then came back in, sad bloody sad. hopefully sun comes out tomorrow.

awrite tomorrow morning, 11th Dec at 10am AEST.... ansh is riding up to the blue mountains to prove that he is winning over AS.
Wish him luck, coz the neck has been fairly crappy in last week. We'll see.... will post back on 12th night.

Let me know how you like the bike. I bought a 150 cc scooter after not riding a bike for, probably, over 20 years. I really missed it. Still hurts sometimes but not too bad. If I can afford it I'll get back on a real bike (I know ... most don't think of a 250 as a real bike) but I might go larger someday depending on how well I handle the smaller. The biggest I had in my younger days was a 650 CC Suzuki.

survived ribs are bit out of place, needto see the chiro now
was good fun, its my way of kickin AS.

Very tempted to get something around 650-900cc. anything more, and you look like a tool

Ansh & Friends,
I have a Harley 830 Sportster.
I did taqke a few 1/2 day trips last year.
Yea, I was in pain, but it still beasts work. I can drive through the sage brush and then get ot the black Hills!!
I enjoy readin gyour posts! right now I got aobut 6 inches of snow on my bike!!!!

Good for you, Ansh... Sounds like fun, I haven't ridden in the last five years or so, I had a 1200 Sporster with a low-boy package when Katrina hit but I never replaced her...I love to ride though, I'm happy for you Ansh, toot your horn for me!!!

Hey Lon, Michelle thanks!

Well today was the second proper ride, but went solo this time. I have been in a bit of discomfort, not hurting but been constant for last 2-3weeks so have been snappy at home and had a tiff with wife last night.
So this morning, i setup my alarm at 6am i was out on the road with my bike, alone. Ended up at wiseman's ferry (http://www.hawkesburyaustralia.com.au/information/townships_wisemansFerry.asp)
Cleared up my head a bit! 3 hours on the bike and not that smooth a road, over the mountains. Hmmm, but came home relaxed and happy.
Took on the triumph(old car)next, fixed up its speedo. laying underneath the bloody thing, working thru 36years of grease and grime.
So have had a great saturday so far. Might fix the lawnmower too
BUT TOMORROW WILL HURT. Wrist is hurting already. Was worth it, some pics below.

I have only given up the riding when kids were little and no cash. Sold 4 bikes last year (realised no time or money for fixin) and now have just the two. The commuter is a Suzuki GSX750F, 2004 model. This keeps be pretty upright, as not a racing bike, though same motor as sportier GSX750R. It's an excellent modern bike for not much cash. I also have an old 1985 XJ900H, that I am fixing up at a snails pace. The problem I have is that the stiff AS spine discourages work on the bikes, as bending is such a hassle and hurts. Had to mak a ramp. But it is like anything. Just pacing. A bit at a time. I love the bikes. Have not been able to get them outa my system for 25 years.I also found that a big V2 sends lots of good vibrations up the spine,whilst riding my brothers XV1000 about 1600km. Cruisers are good for AS, but I also like to do hooning, thus my recent $460 fine. Whoops...I also have about 12 bicycles. The gentle exercise is good and the breathing keeps the ribs from fusing. You just need upright bars. Get Nitto long stems for handlebars to lock on to, and bar end shifters.

Good ideas all.