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.

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.....

**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.

mick56 · 02-16-2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

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

It certainly has mate,cam chains were needed.So if it makes you happy,you can knock about a month off of the 6yrs.

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.

mick56 · 02-22-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

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

Hey nipper.

While you are looking at you're bikes,in the heated garage.Wondering which one you are going to put 300 miles on this year.Have a jig around to this little tune.It will bring a smile to you're face,knowing i am out there,freezing my bollocks of

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**Top Cat** · 02-22-2019, 08:29 PM

Seriously, 300 miles.

Cindy and I put 300 miles on our bikes on a one day trip.
My 2007 Nomad had 88,000 miles on it when I sold it and my 2008 had 64,000 miles on it when I sold it.

We ride our bikes, that is why we bought them

We average about 16,000 miles a year. That is 7 months of riding weather not 12.

mick56 · 02-23-2019, 01:01 PM

Fair play to you mate.

I can remember way back,showing some photo's of my rides through the local countryside.A couple of people were amazed to see the difference between England and America.16000 miles is a long way over here.But then we do have bends in the road to break the monotony I recall someone saying that they could ride for half a day before they saw a tree.How interesting must that be ?

**Top Cat** · 02-24-2019, 02:31 PM

Not all roads are straight here Mick.
We have many great roads here in my state and awesome scenery.
Mountains and lakes to ride around.I will grant you some states have long straight roads with no curves, I stay away from those when on a trip.

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.

02-22-2019, 08:29 PM	#13
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Seriously, 300 miles. Cindy and I put 300 miles on our bikes on a one day trip. My 2007 Nomad had 88,000 miles on it when I sold it and my 2008 had 64,000 miles on it when I sold it. We ride our bikes, that is why we bought them We average about 16,000 miles a year. That is 7 months of riding weather not 12. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]

02-23-2019, 01:01 PM	#14
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Fair play to you mate. I can remember way back,showing some photo's of my rides through the local countryside.A couple of people were amazed to see the difference between England and America.16000 miles is a long way over here.But then we do have bends in the road to break the monotony I recall someone saying that they could ride for half a day before they saw a tree.How interesting must that be ? __________________ 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. Last edited by mick56; 02-23-2019 at 05:37 PM.

02-24-2019, 02:31 PM	#15
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Not all roads are straight here Mick. We have many great roads here in my state and awesome scenery. Mountains and lakes to ride around.I will grant you some states have long straight roads with no curves, I stay away from those when on a trip. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Last edited by Top Cat; 03-03-2019 at 04:44 PM.

02-16-2019, 05:01 PM	#9
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	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	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	I reckon we have had about 2 feet of snow so far this winter. I shoveled the driveway 4 times this week.