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Phoenix
'Phenis the tree hugger'
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| Baloo wrote: | | Do watch touching the pegs down though. Do it too hard and you can lift the back wheel which is never good for grip at that end! |
Thanks for that mate, I will be careful, I did feel a judder on the last one when I was getting perhaps a little cocky. a gentle reminder that I can't entirely defy the laws of physics with impunity!
The main point though is that I have grown some cojones, my only
off so far was once on a roundabout, when I felt I was going too fast,
instead of increasing my lean ... something that scared me in case I fell over
... I grabbed a fistful of front brake. I'm not going to go silly and overdo every corner on purpose, or ride too far outside of my ability, but I now know I am capable of the extra lean that could keep me out of trouble ! |
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biggus
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| Baloo wrote: | | Phoenix wrote: | | Miss V wrote: | getting call from someone on here that had been shown the Camber Bends tonight... well done megawatt & Miketiger for leading the way, you made someones day  |
THAT WAS ME! THAT WAS ME!
Holy 5H1T ! I had no idea I was capable ! got both me pegs down multiple times, only got 1cm of unused back tyre left, WOOHOO, still can't scrape the grin off my face !
I have SO got the Wobblers Go Coastal II route sorted .... THANKS Miketiger and Megawatt !!! Legends ! |
Pheonix, I glad you had a good time. Do watch touching the pegs down though. Do it too hard and you can lift the back wheel which is never good for grip at that end! |
You seen how far forward his pegs are? They'd lift the front wheel first 
I remember the unnerving sound of Harley footboards grinding behind me last year
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Baloo
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| Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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| biggus wrote: | | Baloo wrote: | | Phoenix wrote: | | Miss V wrote: | | getting call from someone on here that had been shown the Camber Bends tonight... well done megawatt & Miketiger for leading the way, you made someones day |
THAT WAS ME! THAT WAS ME!
Holy 5H1T ! I had no idea I was capable ! got both me pegs down multiple times, only got 1cm of unused back tyre left, WOOHOO, still can't scrape the grin off my face !
I have SO got the Wobblers Go Coastal II route sorted .... THANKS Miketiger and Megawatt !!! Legends ! |
Pheonix, I glad you had a good time. Do watch touching the pegs down though. Do it too hard and you can lift the back wheel which is never good for grip at that end! |
You seen how far forward his pegs are? They'd lift the front wheel first
I remember the unnerving sound of Harley footboards grinding behind me last year |
 Hence knowing what can happen! |
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V
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| Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Phoenix wrote: | | Baloo wrote: | | Do watch touching the pegs down though. Do it too hard and you can lift the back wheel which is never good for grip at that end! |
Thanks for that mate, I will be careful, I did feel a judder on the last one when I was getting perhaps a little cocky. a gentle reminder that I can't entirely defy the laws of physics with impunity!
The main point though is that I have grown some cojones, my only
off so far was once on a roundabout, when I felt I was going too fast,
instead of increasing my lean ... something that scared me in case I fell over
... I grabbed a fistful of front brake. I'm not going to go silly and overdo every corner on purpose, or ride too far outside of my ability, but I now know I am capable of the extra lean that could keep me out of trouble ! |
please just hurry up and do your test before you learn too many habits... passing test riding is different to normal (?) riding sady
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megawatt
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| Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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There's 50 of those camber bends! We call it the Camber road, all the way to Lydd! Try it on Saturday!!!
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Stig VR
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Getting my bike in Streetfighters magazine...
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Flintstone
Del Boy Deer Hunter
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Hugh Fearnley whittingstall calling a sheep darling on tv tonight !
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Phoenix
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| Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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| megawatt wrote: | | There's 50 of those camber bends! We call it the Camber road, all the way to Lydd! Try it on Saturday!!! |
if you really twist my arm 
OK OK I'll Do It ! |
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V
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:33 am Post subject: |
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| Stig VR wrote: | | Getting my bike in Streetfighters magazine... |
excellent, linky?
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biggus
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:15 am Post subject: |
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| Stig VR wrote: | | Getting my bike in Streetfighters magazine... |
nice one
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Cpt.Slow
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yipee im all done...off home to get the girlie out 
think a ride is in order before meeting up at box for the pub run |
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Tinks
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This
Not that i went that far mind.
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wivvy's dad
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| Tinks wrote: | This
Not that i went that far mind.
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You then pushed it back into the garage.................?
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Cpt.Slow
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| Tinks wrote: | This
Not that i went that far mind.
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biggus
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| Tinks wrote: | This
Not that i went that far mind.
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Nice one.
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Tinks
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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| wivvy's dad wrote: | | Tinks wrote: | This
Not that i went that far mind.
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You then pushed it back into the garage.................?
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Git:lol:
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Madam Busty
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Tinks wrote: | This
Not that i went that far mind.
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Well done mate, you look fab How far did you go? But at least you can get a feel for how your shoulder is feeling  Just take it steady, don't want our Tinks damaged again!!!!!
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Tinks
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Only about 15miles or so but will be back out tomorrow dropping it off at the MCC
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Madam Busty
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Tinks wrote: | | Only about 15miles or so but will be back out tomorrow dropping it off at the MCC |
Thats cool Feel good?
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Salty
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Hmmm whats made me smile, well booking My C.B.T and buying My 125 Honda CBF.
Oh and buying some lovely gloves from Girls bike 2.
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Tinks
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| Madam Busty wrote: | | Tinks wrote: | | Only about 15miles or so but will be back out tomorrow dropping it off at the MCC |
Thats cool Feel good? |
Was $hitting my pants
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Roughie
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Another 3lbs off this week ... hit my 3 stone off mark 
Well done Tusky too hitting his 2 stone mark
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Roughie's Little Diamond
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| Going to girls bike2 and getting my first propper set of textiles........ And they're even a bit pink |
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Tusky
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| Roughie wrote: | Another 3lbs off this week ... hit my 3 stone off mark
Well done Tusky too hitting his 2 stone mark |
Cheers Christine..... been a battle but we are doing fab
| Salty wrote: | Hmmm whats made me smile, well booking My C.B.T and buying My 125 Honda CBF.
Oh and buying some lovely gloves from Girls bike 2.
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Not as much as you fixing my Firestorm made me smile though 
| Roughie's Little Diamond wrote: | | Going to girls bike2 and getting my first propper set of textiles........ And they're even a bit pink |
Blimey.... the drinks are on Banditali
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Salty
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hey i went to girls bike 2 today and got my first set of textiles and some gloves! But mine are just black!!
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