GROVING AND BIKING
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Topic: GROVING AND BIKING
Posted By: Mins
Subject: GROVING AND BIKING
Date Posted: 04-December-2006 at 18:55
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Okay..
Can´t say I have had the pleasure of owning a bike.....always had my " rear of the year" planted firmly on one as a pillion though... I DO plan to get my Bike Licence before I am 40 and at least one flying lesson...those are the liggle goals for mise.... Anyhow.... A sample of Bikes I have travelled or sat on.....only a sample mind....I will add to it later............ Suzuki 185 ...Two Stroke Jobbie more fondly referred to as our " yellow heap of s**t ". Had one memorable journey from Dublin to Waterville in Kerry, in of course atrocious weather conditions, and the battery fell off on the road. Hmmmmm....I´m telling you...scummin´ it in those days.... Another one that springs to mind is a Ducati... Some lunatic organic farmer in W Cork...don´t remember much else...it was red and went well. Side car of some Russian made Black Bike..the Cossack of course...had a huge red star on the side of the coffin like side car.... I would lean left and right as you do, with open face helmet on the way to some barn of a pub in West Cork. Again always in some atrocious weather conditions. No wonder my eyes seemed to be permanently watery and glassy. Driver was lunatic German chef with a Bismark style tache to go with the image...I sat in that thing so often.....too many times...always victim to the inclement weather and mmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiisty rain sweeping in off the Seven Heads Peninsula. Honda Superdream Deluxe...250 CC. Comfortable Bike That took me all around Ireland, I even aquired a hot silver bike suit and proper boots ( still used the plastic bags inside though ). That served me well in college in Gaillimh. One memorable trip was when some twit convinced me to wear one of those frame rugsacks on my back. It kept me upright for almost 10 hours....wonder where we were going...Donegal I think. Needless to say, I had to be lifted off the bike and laid flat. Couldn´t bend for days. Being padded out like the Michelin woman didn´t help either. Again red eyes for days and always in atrocious weather conditions. I have more stories and can be a bit more accurate regarding the bikes and types and so forth but duty calls in the form of dinner and homework. Suffice to say that now, I only plant my rear end on the saddle when the sun is out and I don´t have to pad myself out so much. Enough is enough...after all...only so much a girl can take. Want to know what bikes you guys ride...bikes only please and what hot chicks perch on the back... Waiting as always.... ME 
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Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 05-December-2006 at 12:40
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Bikes, bikes....where are the bikes....
come on guys !!!! Thought this one would be spot on..... Who owned what, why and where did you go ???? I was thinking you´d all be gagging at the chance to talk about your "babies"... ME
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Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 05-December-2006 at 13:28
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Evening Mins, I had a chopper when I was about 9yrs old and my uncle had a honda 50 when I was a bit younger than that. He used to take me for a ride on it up and down the road when he and my aunt came to babysit. Does that count???? ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 05-December-2006 at 13:40
Motor bikes never did it for me......my brothers had two motor bikes when I was growing up, but to me they were just horrible, smelly, noisey and you were always freezing on them......although I must say I did like the look of Biker Pats motor bike on the documentary...but give me a car anyday 
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Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 05-December-2006 at 13:49
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Me neither Bluebell. Scared of them, tell the truth. Love me jammer though ! |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 05-December-2006 at 13:52
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My first bike was a Kawasaki 350, one of only 2 in Ireland (Dave Kavanagh from Kincora Ave. had the other one). I thought I was in heaven having my own wheels until I nearly became a cropper a few months later. Still, it is true what the ad says "free with ever bike - you". Biker Pat and our gang used to travel to Wexford at every opportunity. Tents and sleeping bags and off we'd go for a week-end of debauchery. The bikes were such a big pull with the chicks especially in those lazy days and long evenings by the beach. You would have to give your helmet to the girl you met and risk getting pulled by the gards (sounds painful) for not wearing one. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 05-December-2006 at 14:59
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Bikes certainly did it for me but never had my own but fair few of ex boyfriends did and god did I think I was cool when on the back of one . No helmets wheelies up and down god hopw stupid we were and blucky to hav lived to tell thye tale Wouldnt want my Liam anywhere near one have to say ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 05-December-2006 at 17:16
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I certainly changed my tune and habits about bikes once the wee ones arrived.
It wouldn´t do now for Mammy to have a nasty accident...I guess I felt it would be downright irresponsible for me to be hopping up and down off of one, let alone himself. Just not the same now. In college and after school it was an affordable mode of transport and gave us a lot of freedom to go and do as we please..but now really just a toy to take out when the sun shines.... My hubbie loves bikes and that is his way of chilling out from stress kettle job. I have to accept it. I am 50/50 about it now..purely because of the weight of responsibility I feel towards the family... Fair dues though, a couple of year back he took an Advanced Riders Course with the Met Police in London. Of course it was a great excuse to head away for the week-end driving the lean right, lean left roads through Snowdonia in Wales I know that, BUT he is the safer rider after that. However, as we all know it is nearly always not YOU just the other idiots on the road half the time... I do still like looking at bikes though and checking out reg´s and stuff. There are some really fine road bikes out there..and when it is sunny...you think...yep that´s the way to go... It must be genetic as my 6 year old lad is bike crazy....cringe....now THERE is where I´ll put my foot down. Now that I think of it there are loads of little chaps on trial bikes around near us. It must be the thing in Spain but I see so many up and down the trails where we live...little guys and also quad bikes by the bucket load. Muy bien.... ME
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Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 06-December-2006 at 00:53
but what were the bikes like?  |
Bluebell wrote:Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 06-December-2006 at 09:39
 LOL Ciaron
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 06-December-2006 at 10:19
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Yep, one liner of the week so far ! |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 06-December-2006 at 13:29
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First bike in 1972 was a Yamaha 100cc. Great little machine with loads poke. Then it was a Honda 175cc. Bought it off a priest, yes a priest, in St Pauls in 1973. Only time I was ever in St Pauls. Then I got a new Honda 175 in 1974. After that a gorgeous Honda 250cc, the one in the documentary where you see me lying back on a bike. That was in 1975. Then the barren years till 1999. I bought and still have a Honda Magna 750cc cruiser. Thats the one you see in the documentary. I have driven various motorbikes in Thailand whilst on hols. Until I die I will always ride, thats assuming I can get my leg over...motorbikes that is
------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 06-December-2006 at 14:12
Begorra Pat I'm delighted you cleared that up at the end... I thought you were getting all bold on us there for a mo!!!! ------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 06-December-2006 at 22:06
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Kawasaki ZZR 400 (affectionately known as 'kwackers'). Bought in Innishannon,Cork from the great JT Tyner. Aaahhh,Paddy and myself rallying to Kinsale or Skibbereen on a Summer Sunday...those were the days... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 08-December-2006 at 00:23
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My 1st bike in 1978 was a Suzuki B100p, that I drove to my 1st job - in Cavan; didn't know anything about bikes and put the wrong oil in it. It's still in Cavan! Then a Honda 175 that I heard is still going strong, then this lovely CB 750 Four I bought at a Garda auction in 1981.  Had a CB250 twin for a short while then a new CB250RS around 1984, sold that to Dave the Barman in the Nep, and got a Suzuki GSX400F. It's being lying up for 12 years, and soon to be restored... Was never into speed, but toured the country on all those bikes. Good times.  CP. |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 08-December-2006 at 08:49
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ACE Shot....
I like it, I like it, I like it... Who on earth is that VERY TALL ghostly looking creature behind you in the Phone Box ( Booth )....looks like it/he/she is carrying a large black handbag ??? SPOOK... 
ME
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Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 08-December-2006 at 11:57
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That's a great looking bike RT.
One of the many things i have not done in life is to ride a motorcycle. My brother was a big biker back in his day. It was all BSAs and Nortons.Spent every penny he had on chrome and spark plugs. |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 10-December-2006 at 23:59
Mins - I swear that phone box was empty when the pic was taken!!! No, It was around Liscannor, near the Cliffs of Moher, at a Holy Well and that's the B.V. Mary herself behind the glass. The well dates waaaaay before Christianity - an amazing place! Pogue - I'd say your brother's bikes were lovely - never had a classic English bike! (yet?) CP |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 11-December-2006 at 08:33
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Hey Pogue. I bet they also spent a good deal on oil. RT's bike spelt the demise of the big Brit bikes. As a biker I always aspired to getting a CB750 much to the chargrin of my uncle who always had BSAs. I am seriously toying with the idea of getting a classic bike next year. male meno.. something I think. There are some great web sites extolling the virtues of these early superbikes. Maybe Santa will be kind. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: ARD 257 DJ
Date Posted: 16-December-2006 at 22:16
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Ah one of the great marriage excuses for a weekend away. "I'm being trained by the met" ........ Mins, the only people the met train are UK coppers and Garda instructors ------------- I never kissed anything that could lick it's own balls. |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 02-January-2007 at 09:27
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I KNOW that Mr Mins was with an retired cop rider who do these course thingeys when they leave the force...that is the way the story goes anyhow....promise...even get a wee certificate afterwards to paste on the wall.
Mr Mins looking for an excuse to get away from me...never..no sir no way not me....
ME |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 02-January-2007 at 22:15
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ARD 257 obviously hasn't seen the 'XMAS RE-UNION' photos... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 03-January-2007 at 23:08
Floyd, you ARE a gentleman
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Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 08:41
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The closest I have ever come to riding a motorbike was going on scooters in Cyprus and I can safely say never again. I arrived over for second week of holliers with three others to join six lads already over there. First thing we did was to go down to get a bike. I confessed to one mate that I had never driven a bike before and was a bit worried. No problem says he, I'd never either - but by the time you've gone 200 yards you'll be sorted. Grand says I. And I was - 200 yards of plain sailing. Wind in the hair, feeling like a king. My confidence up, I decided to cross the road in a u-turn. Confidence soon started plumetting. I wasn't turning enough so started to head straight for the shops on the other side of the road. In panic, I gripped the handles harder. This made the bike go faster seeing that I was squeezing the throttle. Still straight for the shop. Two women came out of the shop and saw me coming at them across the road. One ran left the other ran right. I bounced up the kerb and onto the path. In front of my were several panes of glass. The only thought going through my mind was whether I would be able to cover the damage with my credit card. In sheer desparation, I took my hands off the handlebar and more or less covered my eyes. And the bike cut out. I was about three yards from going into a restaurant unannounced. My mates in tears the other side of the road. I then had to get back on and go all the way out to wherever we were going shaking like a leaf. No shortage of conversation that holiday - I've never been as close to the centre of attention before or since! ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: xgrovehead
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 09:36
| Ah Whippersnapper thats a great story!!!! |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 10:26
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Great story !
ME 
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Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 14:45
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Whippersnapper, at least you had your friends to help you get up!!!!
------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 04-January-2007 at 23:34
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What a great first post Whippersnapper-sounds like a story that comes up everytime bikes are mentioned. Nice one! ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 12-January-2007 at 16:37
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Must be a bikers convention on somewhere or a big shin dig I don´t know anything about as I have witnessed a constant stream of everything from Goldwings to Beamers to Kawasaki´s all streaming by me North to the hills to-day.
Conditions are perfect, blue skies, sun, clear visibility and dry roads. Talk about a Friday feeling.... Biker Pat ye don´t know what yer missing... ME 
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Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 16-February-2007 at 21:51
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Hey Bruns, I tried to get a quote my bike insurance prior to buying. I have to go on a course and pass a test even though I have A and A1 full licences. I haven't ridden a bike in 25 years and am looking forward to it. http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bikes%20for%20Sale/Pages/Honda-CB750K-85.htm - http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bikes%20for%20Sale/Pages/Honda- CB750K-85.htm ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 16-February-2007 at 22:14
After reading that post am revvin up Leg over, key inserted, full throttle and away ...............  ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 16-February-2007 at 23:02
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Pat,please-keep your sex life for the Private Room... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 16-February-2007 at 23:39
Its just like a Carry On film in here sometimes!  ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Lenny3fingers
Date Posted: 02-April-2007 at 20:23
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first bike was a 1992 cb400 then i crashed second bike was a bandit 600 then i crashed I also had a gl 1000, 1975, two rgv 250 race bikes, a gsxr 100 race bike, and currently have a triumph daytona, a gsxr 1100, a gsxr 1000 an fzr 250 and a honda pan european. Lenny ------------- work. the curse of the drinking classes! 
-----grover 90 - 96 ish------ |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 03-April-2007 at 08:56
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You must hate bikes, Lenny ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 03-April-2007 at 12:55
Jaysus Lenny, Thats some collection ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 03-April-2007 at 18:14
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Only had the one...but that could change soon...(if I get the six numbers next week...) ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 08:42
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Martin, you have the same dream as me. I can almost see that new, red Ducati in the driveway. B ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 18:54
Floydman, motorbikes are not that expensive. Once you have one they're cheap to maintain and money can't buy the thrill ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 04-April-2007 at 21:44
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You're right Pat-I lived in Cork when I had my Kwacker...used to rally down to Kinsale,Skibbereen and Bantry of a Sunday...always saying it but never seem to get around to it. ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Lenny3fingers
Date Posted: 11-April-2007 at 22:10
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bikes, where would i be without bikes. (probably stuck in traffic) anyway - its impossible to describe to non bikers the feeling of being on a bike. Its the only way I can find of being ine the now! Not thinking about what I have to do when I get home, or what happened in work earlier or last week, or what will I do at the weekend, but just purely thinking about what way your riding (no rude comments) - its the best form of relaxation i can find. unless you do this: (the last one hurt the most)
------------- work. the curse of the drinking classes!
-----grover 90 - 96 ish------ |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 12-April-2007 at 06:03
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Reminds me of the time I did the 4-hour endurance at Mondello many years ago. I fell off at least 4 times, thankfully no injuries other than my pride. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 12-April-2007 at 10:44
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Eh Muller, what's the story...........06.03 am, you on your way home from somewhere ? |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 12-April-2007 at 10:54
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I have to put pen to paper on our new kitchen today and was doing some last (first thing in the morning?) minute research. My middle name should be procrastinator - look what happened to Hamlet. If I was spending the money on my bike it would have been done by now. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 11-January-2008 at 21:46
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I was practically raised on the back of a bike. My father always had a bike (Still does)and sometimes used to collect me and my brother from school in Howth and drive us home to Donaghmede. Bro on the tank, me on the back. You wouldn´t get away with that today. When I was 16 I got the use of his Yamaha 100 twin and rode it every day until I crashed it. Lost interest in bikes until after I got married and I bought my dream bike, a 1983 Honda CB 750 F. Lovely machine. Travelled all over Denmark on that until I crashed it in 2004. I still hope to get a bike again at some stage.
Other bikes I have ridden; Yamaha 400 Honda CB 500 Suzuki 250 Yamaha 600 Diversion Honda Goldwing BMW 1000 BMW 800 with sidecar (Lots of fun) Honda shadow 500 Here are some pics of me on a road trip with my then neighbour. My honda 750 looks dwarfed next to his Goldwing. We got them both painted at the same time and got a deal for choosing the same colour. 
 ------------- Robbie 
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Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 11-January-2008 at 22:02
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Jakers - well impressed Robbie..well impressed.
Biker Pat will be too.
Assume you have read the " Long Way Round" or see the DVD ???? |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 12-January-2008 at 20:05
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http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788MXIE - Robbie, Fabulous colour ( the bikes) I love the gold wing was only on one once. He guy was running it in and never went over 30 miles an hour. I miss bikes but my kidney's don't. Lenny, http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788MXIE"> God I hope you weren't hurt. It looks painful to say the least.
------------- mary |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 14-January-2008 at 13:08
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I just came across this photo of me taken the day that my MC license arrived in the post, back in 1999. I had just passed my test a few days before and as you can see in the photo, I was as happy as the proverbial pig in sh*t.
I did my test in Denmark and I was really nervous, due to the fact that I had only been living there for four years at the time and my grasp of the language was a little shaky back then. All this talk of bikes has got me interested again. Maybe I´ll get one for the summer.  ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 14-January-2008 at 13:54
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Lovin' that hair You and Donal could be sisters ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 14-January-2008 at 23:36
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Thanks Lesley ------------- Impotence; nature's way of saying no hard feelings! 
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Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 17-January-2008 at 13:03
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All this talk about bikes has given me the bike bug again, so I am buying a little 125cc bike for fun and games. I´ll be signing the papers tomorrow and picking it up someday next week, weather permitting.
Here´s a pic of my new baby.  ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 17-January-2008 at 13:16
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Enjoy Robbie but be careful. My brother bought a bike in November and is still on crutches since he did in his ankle after a week. ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 17-January-2008 at 13:27
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Sorry to hear about your brother Gary. I know what it´s like. I crashed my 750 three years ago and although not on crutches, I was limping for months afterwards. I spent a fortune getting the bike fixed up and when I got back on it, I found that I didn´t enjoy it anymore. I was very nervous. That´s why I´m buying a small bike this time. I´ll eventually buy a big one again. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 17-January-2008 at 13:29
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Great bike Robbie63 hope u have good luck with it ,back on the bike myself after a break of about 15years .Driving a Fazer 600 at the moment have it about 3 years ,just love it .its an all rounder.The reason i packed the bikes in was because i watched my best mate been killed outright on the Naas Rd we were both coming back from Mondello Races.we were both driving 350 power-valves at the time. Had sold my bike within a week after that and thought i woud never sit on 1 again .It was my own daughter that convince me to try it out again as i never shut up talking about them as u say Lenny either u love them or hate them,and now i dont think i will ever be without 1 again ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 17-January-2008 at 13:58
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Joey what a sad story, it must of been very hard for you to see that.
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 17-January-2008 at 14:10
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Sorry to hear about your mate Joey. That must have been awful to witness. It´s good that you´re back in the saddle again. The Fazer 600 is a fabulous bike, I´d like one of those myself. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 17-January-2008 at 23:05
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Joey, that must have been very hard to witness and to live with. I'm glad you are back on the bikes - no feeling like it. I drove a DT175 for about 4 years - loved it but had a bad skid one icy morning at whitehall - bike ended under a bus. I was complely unhurt but I never drove again. Did anyone join the R.D.M.C.C. ? went on a few spins to wicklow with them. Good times. ------------- mary |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 17-January-2008 at 23:31
my sympathies to your friend Joey, that's terrible. I haven't driven a bike for about 12 years, but never lost the bug. My inactive 1984 GSX400 has followed me from house to house and is in the garage. my son often asks when it will be going, must make an effort this year to get it going or get one that does! Good luck Robbie on your new one. |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 18-January-2008 at 22:19
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Best of luck with the new bike, Robbie. We also have an extra 'family member' in the garage...no sign of it ever moving out either. When we got married in '88, we went on honeymoon and 'that bike' was moved into the living room for the three weeks we were away! Before we left, I suggested putting something under it incase there was a leak while we weren't there......I don't think I could've come up with a worse insult!
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Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 18-January-2008 at 23:34
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Jesus Mary, you should never insult a mans bike. Has his bike got a name. My old bike was called Rhonda (the Honda).I don´t know what I´ll call the new one. Any suggestions for a good name for a Suzuki? ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 18-January-2008 at 23:47
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Suki Suzuki
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Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 19-January-2008 at 20:58
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It's the T-shirt I'm liking in that pic Robbie... Kawasaki ZZR 400 was my machine-I just know there were photos taken and I just can't find them anywhere. (I think possibly ex girlfriend has them) ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 29-January-2008 at 10:37
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Hey Robbie 63 ,just wondering how your geting on with the new Machine ,and did you give it a name ..... ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 29-January-2008 at 12:54
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No Joey, I haven´t got it yet. I have to get the insurance sorted and then I´ll be ready, but the bike is in the shop, waiting for me. I´ll be going down tomorrow to pay for it, so it won´t be long before I´m up and running. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 29-January-2008 at 14:17
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Hopefully all will work out soon and you will be back on the 2 wheels again ,u seem to have a thing for yellow bikes ?? ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 18-February-2008 at 17:27
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Finally picked up me bike today and went for a nice spin. Froze me bollocks off but still enjoyed myself. I have to break it in so I´ll be going very slow for the next 500 miles or so. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 18-February-2008 at 19:56
Happy and safe biking, Robbie! 
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Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 18-February-2008 at 19:57
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Thanks GG. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 18-February-2008 at 20:55
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Congratulations Robbie! Travel safely. |
Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 06:40
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Better than a Honda 50 anyday!!!! ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 07:59
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Take it easy now Robbie. Safe driving
------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 09:40
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At Last Robbie63,your back on the two wheels,best of luck with breaking it in,and that u stay safe and sound,i know what u mean by the cold, drove bike in this morning ,one frosty start today ,could not feel the tips of my fingers by the time i arrived in town,but at least it is dry here ,anyway happy motoring ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 19:05
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Happy motoring Robbie, Keep safe and enjoy. You will have it run in by the summer. The best time for biking. Joey I drove to Aughrim one weekend and the fingers broke off the gloves it was so cold. It's the Ice that freaks me. ------------- mary |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 20:23
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Thanks everyone. I was out on it again today. It wasn´t as cold as yesterday. It´s a cool little bike, but I have to get used to the fact that it doesn´t have a huge amount of power. My last bike was a 750cc and was extremely powerful, and heavy. This bike is so light and easy to handle. It will be great fun in the summer.
http://planetsmilies.net">  ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 19-February-2008 at 23:45
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Congragulations Robbie ....now post a pic so we can all see what it looks like. ------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 09:12
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Thanks BB. If you go back a page there is a pic of it. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 20-February-2008 at 10:57
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With on that one Mary ,nothing worse than ice ,and as for that black ice ,.........Roll on those lazy hazy days of summer when everybody wants to be a biker ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 05-March-2008 at 08:38
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Bikies stop machete-wielding robbers Arjun Ramachandran It was very hard to see the expression on their faces because of the balaclavas, but I imagine it was something along lines of ‘Oh sh*t, what have we done here?’ An armed robbery at a bowling club in Sydney’s west came unstuck last night when the robbers were confronted by a bikie group socialising at the club. Police said the robbers, allegedly armed with machetes, raided the Regents Park Sporting Club about 8.50pm yesterday, ordering people at the bar to lie on the floor. But the robbers failed to notice 40 members of the Southern Cross Cruiser Club, gathered in the nearby auditorium. “The two guys burst in with machetes and started waving them around and intimidating people,” said bikie club founder “The Bear”. “They walked in to try and do a robbery and thought there’d just be people playing bingo and poker machines. “But there were also 40 blokes there having a social night and it’s come unstuck for them.” The robbers immediately fled on seeing the bikies approaching, with one smashing through a plate glass window, leaping off a five-metre balcony and running through a bowling green, and the other running behind the bar to the car park. Club president Jerry van Cornwall and other members pursued the second man, with Mr van Cornwall crash-tackling him to the ground and restraining him until police arrived. Police soon located the second robber nearby. One of the robbers was taken to Westmead Hospital with minor injuries. The Bear said the robbers appeared to instantly regret attempting the heist when they saw the bikers. “It was one one of those stopped-time moments,” he said. “It was very hard to see the expression on their faces because of the balaclavas, but I imagine it was something along lines of ‘Oh sh*t, what have we done here?’.” Regents Park Sporting Club manager Eddie Kiosoff said the bikers had been regulars at the club for about a year, visiting a few nights a week. “Hopefully we can have them here all the time now,” he joked. Regents Park Sporting Club manager Eddie Kiosoff expressed his gratitude at the bikers’ bravery, and said he was considering “putting on a night” for them. Families and elderly also present Families and the elderly were also at the club last night, The Bear said. “We’ve just have enough of this. This club’s been robbed numerous times. “These guys with machetes weren’t too worried about waving them around and scaring ladies and other families socialising at club. “I’m just so proud of the boys ... the morality of not putting up with this sort of thing. “I think two or three of our guys should be put up for bravery awards taking on armed men.” The Bear hoped the incident would correct misconceptions about bikers. “Even on one of the news things we were credited as being Hell’s Angels, but we are far far from that.” ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable 
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Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 05-March-2008 at 22:09
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That's very good HT. Often in Australia you would see groups of bikers together and they could look very intimidating. Pity they had balaclavas on - wouldn't it be great to have seen their faces?? |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 06-March-2008 at 00:23
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Big difference over here with bikers and bikies. Bikies are all out-lawed motorcycle gangs, eg. Devil's Disciples, God's Garbage, Coffin Cheaters and are not to be messed with. They run all the skimpys and strippers that are in a lot of pubs Fridays afternoons around 1pm till 5pm (so I'm told anyway
------------- Impotence; nature's way of saying no hard feelings!
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), deal drugs etc. etc. while bikers are just your everyday people with an interest with bikes.Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 06-March-2008 at 19:20
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Stoner, I am getting sooooo old I didn't understand a word of your post !!! ------------- mary |
Posted By: verh
Date Posted: 06-March-2008 at 19:24
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Best of luck with the bike get the Commitments song playing: "Ride Sally Ride" Verona ------------- Verona |
Posted By: ANDYC
Date Posted: 17-May-2009 at 15:47
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Fester,You know too much of my past! been reading through the threads!
I went out with CELINE Donnelly from limewood! married the love of my life , met her at the grove,and it has been a hell of a lifetime! First bike i drove was a noddy, (whats that Pat?) well several. often a mish-mash of bikes to get 1 to work! 2 CB 500 4's, one ex-cop, 1 cafe racer, (great fun until the cam chain goes at 70 in a roundabout). CB 650 custom, CB 500 custom (drove that thing all over Ireland with the brave bitch on the back, got away with a lot of drink driving in those days!) Norton Commando 750 Combat R WOW! Denepir Classic Solo MK II WOW is not the word to describe this bike, but it COULD do 40 in reverse, found that out 1 nite out of a carpark across the N2 with a drunk mate clinging to a black bag full of beer cans! Kawasaki GT550, Suzuki Katana (NOT THE f**kING SCOOTER) 1100, another noddy, an FSIE80 somewhere in there, FJ1200, CBR 250RR, DR200 trials, and now due to the fact that I'm not absolutely sure that I can heal as quickly when I meet the planet coming up to say a brief hello, a modest Bandit 600S! I know there have been more but a lack of brain cells has left me momenterally confused! Might also be the fact that the kids aren't around & the box of pictures beckon!!! Some! give me/us a hand, How DO we get pics on the site? Got some good ones, really! |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 17-May-2009 at 17:18
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Thats quite a collection of bikes AndyC.
My first bike was a noddy as well. Never rode it though. Was in the process of getting it roadworthy when I decided (Or rather herself decided) to move to Denmark. Bought a 1983 Honda CB 750 over here and rode that for a few years until the inevitable crash. After three years I decided to get a bike again and so I bought a Suzuki RV125 last year, to get back into it. Was hoping to upgrade to a Suzuki SV650 this year but the bank turned me down. Maybe next year. By the way, bikes are horribly expensive in Denmark. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 17-May-2009 at 19:43
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Robbie, try eBay. I bought my Kawasaki on eBay for €800. I had to buy new tyres and get the fork seals replaced. Otherwise it's great. It's a GPZ900 1985, a classic. I think if you try the German website you can get some really good deals. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Fester
Date Posted: 17-May-2009 at 21:03
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AndyC its a small world mate, Stoner on here is an old neighbour of the Donnellys from Limewood and his sister hung around with Celine. I just remembered you were a lunatic on the motor bikes as well, used to see you ripping up the Oscar Traynor on one while I was struggling along on the racer. I've dropped you a PM by the way so have a look in your Message Box. ------------- I could have played for Ireland (if it wasn't for the booze and the birds) |
Posted By: ANDYC
Date Posted: 18-May-2009 at 21:37
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Tell you what Fester the amount of times that I had to push them sh*theaps
home at 2 in the morning, I wish I'd stuck with the oul pushbikes! |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 20-May-2009 at 04:56
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Sorry Andy did u go out with Celine and marry her or just go out COS she was in my class in Manor Farm...
Small World cos in 2000 myself and himself bought a house in Limewood even though we didnt grow up there and I do remember being at a party on Tonlegee Rd with Celine and her bf at the time in 1986...wonder was it you ??. |
Posted By: Robbie63
Date Posted: 20-May-2009 at 07:06
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Hey Mins, how are you getting on with your bike. ------------- Robbie
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Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 20-May-2009 at 15:47
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Hi,
The last few week-ends havent been out cos I was away. Hubbie took it out for a run in between taking out his KLR and Honda. Hard life so he has. I like it though but am still getting over my nervousness. There are a lot of cobbled streets here and in one area I took a hill too slow and the bike conked and fell. Its heavy for a 125 and I fell with it. Major bruises on my knees and I was sore but I will know better in future. Ordered one of those protection bars to protect the bike if it falls again. Anyhow hopefully I`ll get out this week-end. Tanx for asking.. Mins. |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 20-May-2009 at 15:54
Here it is - its not that small is it ???? |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 20-May-2009 at 15:57
Saw dis outside a bar in Ixtapa recently |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 20-May-2009 at 16:07
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My God !!!!!!!!!!
Notice that theres no number plate. Do you need one in Mexico ??? ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 20-May-2009 at 16:29
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Wow! I dont really know motorbikes but that looks like a serious machine!!
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 20-May-2009 at 18:21
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Yeah you do but you see people without car plates and number plates all the time..
For example if you park illegally which of course is debatable in this part of the World, the Transito Policia come along with a screwdriver and unscrew your plate and then you have to locate which office did what and then pay your fine. That can take a while.....z.....zzzzzzzzzzz.. Additionally you have to renew these things often so really all part of the usual way to make money out of every little thing. We had to get new plates for 2 cars and 3 bikes there recently and we had only registered 3 of those vehicles a couple of months before...of course they didnt tell us to either hang on or give us a temp thing.. More zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz................. God have spent all morning cooking and pureeing food for the baby. Gets me 6 weeks or so of lunches and dinners for the chappie but it takes time........... He`s thriving as a result of a good diet though and oddly enough he has a nice orange tinge to his skin..think its all the beta carotene from the Yams, Mango and Papaya...LOL. Back to bikes............. |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 21-May-2009 at 13:53
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That is a serious work of art, Mins. It must have cost a fortune or was real labour of love. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 21-May-2009 at 14:52
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Thought I stick these up here. Seems appropriate. These bikers and motorbikes did actually go to the Old Grove.  ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 21-May-2009 at 14:53
------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 21-May-2009 at 14:54
------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 21-May-2009 at 14:55
------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |