Hobbies

[puffy275]

I was dealing with some clients at work on Saturday, nice old husband and wife in there 80's and the nice old gentleman asked if I had a hobby.
I answered yes, I enjoy riding my motor bike.
He instantly came back with, "What would your mother say?"
I answered.
Well! Firstly my mother has passed on, but! I'm 55 and really don't need anyone's approval or permission on how I live my life.
He says.
Yes! But riding a bike is dangerous, you could cut your life short. Have you considered taking up photography?
I answered. Not really! I'd look pretty stupid doing 100kph on a camera.
He didn't find that funny, also he didn't buy the car.
BTW his hobby is exotic performance car, but wanted an Aerial motorcycle when he was 18. Guess what mummies boy did?
Follow your dream not someone else's

[Deleted]

Dido to that mate. But I must say I was a victim to this as well, not by my mother. By the person who 35 yrs later bought my ride on my 50th. I must of earnt it hey. Lovely wifey.

[beerfrog]

All I know is that "WE" who found it later in life have become better drivers and better riders. If only you had to pass a mc test before a drivers test we might see more respectful drivers out there

[Langers]

At 16 my mother advised me that should I come home with a motorbike, she would get the axe and put it through the petrol tank, for starters. I did not doubt my mothers resolve in this regard. However I decided to stand up to her, some 12 years later and 660 kilometres distance between us, when I got my first serious bike. Four years, a broken ankle and then a broken collar bone I decided Mum might have a point and was bikeless for about 26 years. Mum has passed on and I've forgotten all about the pain of the broken bones - anyway, cruisers are different to dirt bikes aren't they?

[happycamper]

yes thay are, I wont ride a dirt bike, because I believe I can still ride them like a man possessed, but alas the body disagrees, I had a bout a 10 year spell from bikes. got my bike licence at 15 and destroyed my mothers backyards with my Honda sl 125 trailbike, then really got her teed off when I got mt dt360 Yamaha that the knobbly was like a plough. she was a patient lady

[dg6oo2]

my hobbies are throwing perfectly good money at 2 and 4 wheeled money pits, lucky my aero gives a good return as for dollar per kilometre

[Langers]

Ahhh Happy, a man after my own heart - of course we can ride the dirt bikes like men possessed and show the young'uns how to do it - but we've been there and done that and moved on and don't have to prove nuffin' to nobody. It's up to them to catch up - that's my view anyway!!!!

[happycamper]

yes langers we rode with twin shock suspensions on the old rm125s , now they have the flash suspension they don't feel the bumps, we stand united as pioneers langers, we are legends the backbone, and we are as hard as nails, protective gear was rolled up newspapers down the fron of youre socks,

[Langers]

Now you are bringing back the memories Happy - rolled up newspaper, fancy as ... but only on race day. Every other time we had to wrestle the bark of a red gum and away from a huntsman or centipede to protect the skin and bones (where do they think the name bark busters came from). Don't forget the kick start, none of this fancy pants electrics to get the bike moving. No timed starts at the enduros either - all off together and with a bit of luck you didn't end up as traction aid for the bloke behind you. And then at the end of the day, oh the girls - how they admired the skills and derring-do of the dashing young men on their shiny machines, gazing up at the winners with lust in their eyes (or so I believe - I tended to be repairing the bike to ride home).

[cray]

Aug 5, 2014 21:43:18 GMT 10 happycamper said:

yes langers we rode with twin shock suspensions on the old rm125s , now they have the flash suspension they don't feel the bumps, we stand united as pioneers langers, we are legends the backbone, and we are as hard as nails, protective gear was rolled up newspapers down the fron of youre socks,

Just on that theme, Cappy - the most jarring bike I ever rode is the one I recently sold, and, O hey. . .you have the same bike !! The VT750S did not give a pleasant experience especially on country back roads, which I attributed to the skinny front wheel on potholes and patched bitumen. The was the main reason (other than the teensy fuel tank) I went to the VTX. What's your experience ??

And on-topic .. . not too many minutes in my llfe for a hobby, but it would have to be riding. If I had more minutes, it would be playing my jazz guitar.

BTW, if anyone is in the market for a PA system, including top quality microphones, suited for pub/club gigs, contact me.

[happycamper]

yes the tank is too small, only thing on rough roads I can stand on the pegs and ride like a trailbike, I will be in the market for a more comfy long distance cruiser, maybe next year if im lucky,an indian chief would be nice, what was I thinking, I got a new 4x4 dual cab ute last Christmas, should have been a chief, but alas the firewood vehicle came first,

[Deleted]

You could still sell the Ute and get an Indian happy

[puffy275]

the end of the story is that i finally sold the man the car.
and i'm still riding my motorbike