I need help

tmex · 02-19-2009, 07:27 PM

I love my F800GS. It is now fully farkelized - crash bars, bash plate, Jesse bags, TT tailbag, TT halogens, Garmin Zumo, TT roll chart holder, folding shifter, headlamp guard, TKC80's front and rear, Akro exhaust, all safety wired in the right places,...

The problem. I am riding like a pussy with it. I am afraid to drop it. MY GF has questioned my manhood, and loves to roost on me with her CRF230. She claims her heated grips are now more exciting than me. My riding bros just shake their heads, and mumble "what has happened to the tmex we know and hated for his antics". My best riding bro, BillyD, has threatened to take the bike out in my gravel driveway and just kick it over to be done with it.

I am in love. I can't help it. Arrrggghhh...

War Hammer · 02-19-2009, 08:00 PM

That's what you get for buying a bike that will require a second mortgage to fix if you drop it!

But seriously, like all relationships, the new will eventually wear off. The first scratch will come in its own time, and then you will be able to actually start RIDING it!

johngil · 02-19-2009, 08:12 PM

Just pretend Tammy Faye Baker is following you and is gonna give you a nice big kiss when she catches you.
You may pick up the pace.

I've also been pussified w/ my 800. I really don't think it is meant to haul any ass. It will go anywhere, just not in a hurry. Hate to say it, but I'm pretty much in love w/ the same girl. Too bad she weighs a quarter of a ton. I don't like to show her to my friends because they just laugh at me.

BillyD · 02-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Just remember, even beautiful women like to be ridden and ridden hard.

Likewise, dirt bikes and dualsports like to be ridden, not pampered. I'm convinced that you just have a phobia about putting that first scratch/ding in it. As a result, you ride tense and are just not letting it flow. The near blisters on your hands after our last ride prove that you have been riding with a death grip. That ride was a cake walk that you should have been able to ride with no gloves at all.

Get it up (on the pegs) and worry not. Maybe the F8 is just too smooth and you are loosing your equilibrium without all the normal vibration (which means you should give it to me).

marty hill · 02-21-2009, 02:30 AM

Now that is one funny post/I know exactly how you feel tho.

huckleberry · 02-21-2009, 03:53 AM

Hey tmex!! break out a katoom and shoot some roost!!! that will wake your buddies up!!!

SteveRed · 02-21-2009, 03:57 AM

Two bike rule! Every ADV rider needs an old 250cc shitter in the shed to just ride like an idiot on. It's a bit like having a wife and a mistress...

Nah!

tmex · 02-21-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyD

Just remember, even beautiful women like to be ridden and ridden hard.

Yes, I do know that BillyD, but your metaphor does not apply to a single and charming person like myself. The beauties are a renewable resource.

I'll get through this.

PackMule · 02-21-2009, 12:31 PM

I dropped mine just before taking this picture.

Had been riding for a couple hours, and the combination of cold, numb feet, and the slippery footing caused a zero-MPH tipover when I went to get off. Broke the right front turnsignal and put a bunch of scratches into the side cover.

Was kind of like

My VFR's got 78,000 miles and other than a couple scratches from a bungee net, the bodywork looks as clean as the day she came off the line. I know the GS will be down quite a number of times in its lifetime. Honestly, it was kind of a relief to get the first one out of the way like that.

02-19-2009, 07:27 PM	#1
tmex ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 2,039	I need help I love my F800GS. It is now fully farkelized - crash bars, bash plate, Jesse bags, TT tailbag, TT halogens, Garmin Zumo, TT roll chart holder, folding shifter, headlamp guard, TKC80's front and rear, Akro exhaust, all safety wired in the right places,... The problem. I am riding like a pussy with it. I am afraid to drop it. MY GF has questioned my manhood, and loves to roost on me with her CRF230. She claims her heated grips are now more exciting than me. My riding bros just shake their heads, and mumble "what has happened to the tmex we know and hated for his antics". My best riding bro, BillyD, has threatened to take the bike out in my gravel driveway and just kick it over to be done with it. I am in love. I can't help it. Arrrggghhh... __________________ my favorite bike - R1200GS tmex screwed with this post 02-19-2009 at 07:35 PM

02-19-2009, 08:00 PM	#2
War Hammer Evil Monkey Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Oddometer: 351	That's what you get for buying a bike that will require a second mortgage to fix if you drop it! But seriously, like all relationships, the new will eventually wear off. The first scratch will come in its own time, and then you will be able to actually start RIDING it! __________________ P-40 Warhawk motorcycle graphics and V-Strom handguard extensions. PM me for info.

02-20-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
BillyD Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: San Mateo County Coast, CA Oddometer: 597	Just remember, even beautiful women like to be ridden and ridden hard. Likewise, dirt bikes and dualsports like to be ridden, not pampered. I'm convinced that you just have a phobia about putting that first scratch/ding in it. As a result, you ride tense and are just not letting it flow. The near blisters on your hands after our last ride prove that you have been riding with a death grip. That ride was a cake walk that you should have been able to ride with no gloves at all. Get it up (on the pegs) and worry not. Maybe the F8 is just too smooth and you are loosing your equilibrium without all the normal vibration (which means you should give it to me). __________________ Bill KTM '08 690 RFR, '08 990Adv S (carbs), '07 640Adv, '03 540EXC, Honda XR650R, Ducati 851, Moto Guzzi 850 Lemans & 2VT and Yamaha RD350. BillyD screwed with this post 02-20-2009 at 05:26 PM

02-21-2009, 02:30 AM	#5
marty hill The Energizer Bunny Joined: Nov 2003 Location: marietta, ga. Oddometer: 3,792	Now that is one funny post/I know exactly how you feel tho. __________________ ride till you can't. 1200GS black Cagiva Gran Canyon Italiano/rosso

02-21-2009, 03:53 AM	#6
huckleberry BACK ROAD BOMBER Joined: Sep 2008 Location: N.E. Pa. Oddometer: 1,105	Hey tmex!! break out a katoom and shoot some roost!!! that will wake your buddies up!!! __________________ “An adventure is misery and discomfort, relived in the safety of reminiscence.” Marco Polo 09 F 650 GS twin XR 400 Beta Techno

02-19-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
johngil Reseda, CA Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 3,489	Just pretend Tammy Faye Baker is following you and is gonna give you a nice big kiss when she catches you. You may pick up the pace. I've also been pussified w/ my 800. I really don't think it is meant to haul any ass. It will go anywhere, just not in a hurry. Hate to say it, but I'm pretty much in love w/ the same girl. Too bad she weighs a quarter of a ton. I don't like to show her to my friends because they just laugh at me.

02-21-2009, 03:57 AM	#7
SteveRed Adventure Mojo Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney Hills - Australia Oddometer: 2,676	Two bike rule! Every ADV rider needs an old 250cc shitter in the shed to just ride like an idiot on. It's a bit like having a wife and a mistress... Nah! __________________ Agito ergo sum - I ride therefore I am! http://www.adventuremoto.com.au Your ride.. Your adventure!

02-21-2009, 12:31 PM	#9
PackMule love what you do Joined: Aug 2005 Location: New Hampshah Oddometer: 19,441	I dropped mine just before taking this picture. Had been riding for a couple hours, and the combination of cold, numb feet, and the slippery footing caused a zero-MPH tipover when I went to get off. Broke the right front turnsignal and put a bunch of scratches into the side cover. Was kind of like My VFR's got 78,000 miles and other than a couple scratches from a bungee net, the bodywork looks as clean as the day she came off the line. I know the GS will be down quite a number of times in its lifetime. Honestly, it was kind of a relief to get the first one out of the way like that. __________________ Nate in N.E. Yes, I have a Dakar problem -- that there are 50 weeks of the year without Dakar! They don't expect you to finish. That's why it's the Dakar. -- PPiA Get your sweet Pyndon DakARTwork here Pyndon '13

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode