Introduce the new bike.

Discussion in 'Europe' started by Short'n'Spikey, May 15, 2011.

  1. Short'n'Spikey

    Short'n'Spikey Back in the saddle!

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    I'll show you mine if you show me yours......:evil

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    Before you say anything - Yes! I do look smug and quite pleased with myself! :wings
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  2. markie_wales

    markie_wales Been here awhile

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    Isn't getting a new bike just great? Lots of lights up front on there :D Congratulations - I did a bit of small scale retail therapy last week while waiting for my collar bone to heal, so jealous of anyone who can get out there at the moment!

    cheers

    Markie
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  3. GuiltyParty

    GuiltyParty drifter

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    Go shiney new stuff!

    I dropped a deposit on this bad boy on Saturday and picking it up end of the month

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    I originally put a deposit on this, buuuuut...(pic is nicked off google)

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    When I went to pick it up it had no fuel so the dealer offered to go fill it up. "Course mate go for it", who honestly will knock back free fuel. After 10 or so minutes I was scratching my head wondering where my bike got too so I decided to wander out to the road to see what the fuss was about, and there he was manhandling it on the path.

    When he rode up to me he told me the story, the poor bloke had run into the back of a car when it pulled in front of him and dropped it on the road :eek1 A dealers worst nightmare!

    So I ended up taking out the Tiger and felt right at home on it, cancelled the order on the beemer. nuff said
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  4. egret

    egret noob

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    Niiice :nod ! Enjoy it and let us know his/her name...also he/she should pull up the socks/bash plate before any dirt job .
    Bravo ! Congratulation Short'n'Spikey ! :clap
    -zie egret
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  5. patiodadio

    patiodadio Motorcyclist

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  6. Short'n'Spikey

    Short'n'Spikey Back in the saddle!

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    Funny you should say that - I had a great dream last night that I took her off road! :evil
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  7. egret

    egret noob

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    " Funny you should say that - I had a great dream last night that I took her off road! :evil "
    So , it was a dirt ride then :lol3 . And it's a her ! Pfff ! Now I'll have a dream !:evil
    -zie egret
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  8. Timpo

    Timpo NORTH WALES TRF.

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    Nice bike....... there is something about a GS!:evil

    Enjoy.....

    Timpo.
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  9. Simon Smith

    Simon Smith Been here awhile

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    New toy since March. Love it:D:D

    Picture taken in week one, its looking a bit more "run in" now and is improving with every mile.

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  10. Wildman

    Wildman Long timer

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  11. strom thingie

    strom thingie Lost and Proud! Supporter

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    I bought this sumgun two weeks ago (looking for a sidecar!):
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  12. egret

    egret noob

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    Nice bike mate , enjoy !:clap:clap:clap Is that a Dnepr ? I like that single seats , very comfortable - reminds me of my first bike - MZ RT125 . Nice chunky tires aswell and yes, you need that jerry can as those engines are a bit thirsty .

    PS. I bought last Sunday a new bike , piccies to follow soon . Its a Kawasaki EN 500 . Big step from my CB 250 .
    - zie egret .
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  13. strom thingie

    strom thingie Lost and Proud! Supporter

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    Yup, a 1958 Dnepr. the seat is terrible on this bike or maybe my ass is just too big?
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  14. Short'n'Spikey

    Short'n'Spikey Back in the saddle!

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    Finally - Dave is no longer naked - and no longer orange -and is ready to hit the trails again! :clap

    New Dave
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  15. BSR

    BSR Happy at the back

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    :freaky Looks fun. Nice Beemer too...
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  16. Vanman 6

    Vanman 6 Adventurer

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    Kent England
    Just cleaned and polished - ready to get dirty again!
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  17. egret

    egret noob

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    I'm already sad to see the old girl going , she has a special place in my heart as we shared the snowy roads last winter and some nice little trips last summer .
    Here she was last summer[​IMG]

    :raabia:cry:freaky

    And presenting my new girl
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    On our way back from Ipswich we got lost before junction A12 with M25 so time to feed for both of us . She's lovely but has the handlebar slightly off line , doctor said the forks may be twisted or bronze bushes inside the stanchions are worn out . We'll see soon :hmmmmm.
    Happy biking everyone ! :ricky
    -zie egret.
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  18. Welshbird

    Welshbird My Dirty Girls

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    I'd like you all to meet Carys (lovely new KTM350 exc).

    We went out for a gentle run for her first venture into Wales.

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    Then for her second outing we tried some more challenging lanes!

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    Fun was had by all!!

    Nicky
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  19. Wildman

    Wildman Long timer

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  20. Dr JM

    Dr JM Been here awhile

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    Very shiny! Going to have to find a way to get me one of those!
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