Whatever it takes....

TrapperAH1G · 02-13-2019, 12:35 PM

We all do whatever it takes to support our habit. Sometimes it works.....

**smokier** · 02-15-2019, 02:19 PM

mick56 · 02-16-2019, 07:02 AM

I pity the poor downtrodden blokes who think they have to ask in the first place.

redjay · 02-16-2019, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mick56

I pity the poor downtrodden blokes who think they have to ask in the first place.

Seeing as you don't have to ask anyone when you want to buy a bike why are you still riding around on a 20 year old bike that breaks down on a regular basis

mick56 · 02-16-2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Seeing as you don't have to ask anyone when you want to buy a bike why are you still riding around on a 20 year old bike that breaks down on a regular basis

Because i love the old thing,and have since i first saw it.I might have to give it a spruce up at some stage,but i dont plan on ever replacing it.And considering it's been ridden every day,in all weathers, for the last 6yrs,i dont think its done bad at all.In fact it's always got me where i wanted to go,and back again.

**Top Cat** · 02-16-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56;710518.And considering [SIZE=4

it's been ridden[/SIZE] every day,in all weathers, for the last 6yrs,i dont think its done bad at all.In fact it's always got me where i wanted to go,and back again.

Easy there Mick. It has been down for repairs quite often lately if I remember.

The Black Knight · 02-16-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TrapperAH1G

We all do whatever it takes to support our habit. Sometimes it works.....

redjay · 02-16-2019, 05:01 PM

I knock 6 months off every year when the bike is in storage for the winter.
They last twice as long that way.

mick56 · 02-16-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

I knock 6 months off every year when the bike is in storage for the winter.
They last twice as long that way.

Winter certainly takes it toll on a bike.We only had about an inch of snow one night so far this year,but they salted the roads anyway.That stuff eats the crap out of everything.

redjay · 02-16-2019, 06:33 PM

I reckon we have had about 2 feet of snow so far this winter.
I shoveled the driveway 4 times this week.

redjay · 02-24-2019, 03:03 PM

I remember talking to a salesman at a motorcycle dealership in the U.K. He told me the average mileage for a motorcyclist in the U.K is 3500 miles a year.

mick56 · 02-24-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

I remember talking to a salesman at a motorcycle dealership in the U.K. He told me the average mileage for a motorcyclist in the U.K is 3500 miles a year.

A lot of them dont do anything like as much.A sunday ride to the local Harley dealer is about it for some.

redjay · 02-24-2019, 03:45 PM

I have a buddy in the U.K who rides about 400 miles a year. I have done a lot more than that in a day.

**smokier** · 02-25-2019, 05:03 PM

What RedJay said...

Two unoffical Iron Butts (1k) and several 600 ~ 800 mile days.

Ride safe,
Smokier

mick56 · 02-25-2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by smokier

What RedJay said...

Two unoffical Iron Butts (1k) and several 600 ~ 800 mile days.

Ride safe,
Smokier

It seems to me that Americans judge their prowess as a "biker",on the mileage travelled.If i understand it correctly,an Iron Butt is all about covering as many miles as you can,in a given time..Is that correct ?

02-15-2019, 02:19 PM	#2
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	That about covers that!

02-16-2019, 07:02 AM	#3
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	I pity the poor downtrodden blokes who think they have to ask in the first place. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.

02-16-2019, 05:01 PM	#8
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	I knock 6 months off every year when the bike is in storage for the winter. They last twice as long that way.

02-16-2019, 06:33 PM	#10
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	I reckon we have had about 2 feet of snow so far this winter. I shoveled the driveway 4 times this week.

02-24-2019, 03:03 PM	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	I remember talking to a salesman at a motorcycle dealership in the U.K. He told me the average mileage for a motorcyclist in the U.K is 3500 miles a year.

02-24-2019, 03:45 PM	#13
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	I have a buddy in the U.K who rides about 400 miles a year. I have done a lot more than that in a day.

02-25-2019, 05:03 PM	#14
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	What RedJay said... Two unoffical Iron Butts (1k) and several 600 ~ 800 mile days. Ride safe, Smokier