Off The Straight And Narrow

[iand1947]

Hello. Nice to see the old place still a lively as ever.

By way of a warning of the depths of depravity to which a lad can sink in advancing years, I bring you a confession. Bad enough that having left the TDM world I moved to the Dark Side and bought a Suzuki Burgman. Now I've really sold out and bought this, based on a '93 Suzuki VS800:







My only excuse is that the rack holds a decent supply of cake.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]

[Guest]

Nice looker, enjoy! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tup.gif[/img]

[masterbrewer]

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

Talk about staying young at heart, the older ya getting the ...............???

.................. first a scooter................. now a trike ...................what's next [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]

Looks good [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

[dandywarhol]

FFS Pict - you'll be growing a ponytail next.......................................

[shaftdrive]

<!--quoteo(post=163807:date=Tue 25th May 2010, 11:18 PM:name=dandywarhol)-->QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Tue 25th May 2010, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->FFS Pict - you'll be growing a ponytail next.......................................<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
and a bad ass attitude [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]

[jimmyf46]

what kinda speed you getting from that?

[peterkelly]

Ian

if it keeps you on 2(3)wheels - then its doing its job

enjoy it mate!

all the best

Pete

[drobinson]

<!--quoteo(post=163819:date=Wed 26th May 2010, 07:35 AM:name=pete7)-->QUOTE(pete7 @ Wed 26th May 2010, 07:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Ian

if it keeps you on 2(3)wheels - then its doing its job

enjoy it mate!

all the best

Pete<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wifgeni.gif[/img]

BD

[Guest]

<!--quoteo(post=163807:date=Tue 25th May 2010, 11:18 PM:name=dandywarhol)-->QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Tue 25th May 2010, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->FFS Pict - you'll be growing a ponytail next.......................................<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Something for you to hold on to? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif[/img]

[poldark]

Glad you're still on the road and got things sorted out. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=163818:date=Wed 26th May 2010, 07:27 AM:name=jimmyf46)-->QUOTE(jimmyf46 @ Wed 26th May 2010, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->what kinda speed you getting from that?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
"Donor" bike said to do 115 mph, but I'll not be testing the trike - aiming for laid back and leisurely(ish).

Thanks for the friendly responses. Continued happy riding to yourselves.

[stu]

Erm, bitchin' scoot, bro. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]






Is there a Hitchin chapter you can join, (or is it just a paragraph?)

[apw99]

Thats a beut - what did that axle come from? And thats a fine looking paint job...many happy miles Ian - "Fair Play to ye"
APW

[Galilee]

Remember that rear end next time you try filtering. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif[/img]

..and nice bike, I tried the VX800 before getting a TDM and i really liked the engine.

[Guest]

Nice One Ian, as said previously, if it keeps ya mobile and enjoying the freedom, more power to you.
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

[ChrisG]

Glad to see you're back on the road [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]



<!--quoteo(post=163850:date=Wed 26th May 2010, 03:50 PM:name=stu)-->QUOTE(stu @ Wed 26th May 2010, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Is there a Hitchin chapter you can join, (or is it just a paragraph?)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]

[jollygiant]

Good on ya!

If that what it takes to keep you on 2ish wheel keep doing it [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

Enjoy

[zardoz]

Nice one Ian, I see it has it's own prayer mat.

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=163807:date=Tue 25th May 2010, 11:18 PM:name=dandywarhol)-->QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Tue 25th May 2010, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->FFS Pict - you'll be growing a ponytail next.......................................<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Nah, I'll never rival Emmett [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]<!--quoteo(post=163854:date=Wed 26th May 2010, 05:09 PM:name=apw99)-->QUOTE(apw99 @ Wed 26th May 2010, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thats a beut - what did that axle come from? And thats a fine looking paint job...many happy miles Ian - "Fair Play to ye"APW<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Back axle/diff is off a Reliant (common trike practice it seems). Paint goes with the nail varnish [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]<!--quoteo(post=163850:date=Wed 26th May 2010, 03:50 PM:name=stu)-->QUOTE(stu @ Wed 26th May 2010, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Erm, bitchin' scoot, bro. Is there a Hitchin chapter you can join, (or is it just a paragraph?)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->'kay dude. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] Life could be verse ....<!--quoteo(post=163869:date=Wed 26th May 2010, 07:59 PM:name=danceswithmopeds)-->QUOTE(danceswithmopeds @ Wed 26th May 2010, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Nice one Ian, I see it has it's own prayer mat.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Thanks. The mat also mounts on 4 poles for a sunshade. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] May even try to get airborne... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Thanks for other responses. Went for a 50 mile jaunt today after I got the insurance sorted out - bigger hassle than I expected. Few companies will cover, and even those are fussy. Boiled down to Equity Red Star (Carole Nash) and Markerstudy (Bikesure) if anybody is interested. Anyhow, the ride was interesting - a bit like dinghy sailing rather than biking, and exercising on the arms. Did clip the verge once, but avoided collecting wing mirrors etc. - so far, so good.

[Guest]

Glad to see you are back on the road Ian,


Here's a good link for you...

http://btw-trikers.org/uploads/home.php