Biker Chat..
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personally i have never ridden a scooter before. looks more likely ill fall of it than a super bike.
if you are thinking breakfast runs and sunday outings.. unless you looking to become a member of the vuka gang, or just commute to work and home... then i would recommend otherwise
Bear in mind that you are not going to be keeping the scooter for long, think of it as your training wheels just to make sure you will enjoy being on two wheels, I know a few people who hate being on two wheels so you dont want to fork out too much cash, plus once done you can sell the scooter again.
I would say look at a second hand motomia. Stay away from big boy.
If you enjoy riding you will probably get rid of it in 6 months if you use it everyday.
nope not looking to join any clubs or sunday runs or anything like that
just to work and back
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Oh my goodness, are you kidding me...
WTF! Can you say LUCKY!
Prank or legit?
No Spiderman!
But wouldnt he have broken his ankles or something with the way he landed on the roof of the car?
CBR600F4i was the first and only bike I owned
Loved your chirp above @Marzuq !
Let me see if I can find a photo of "SilverAngel"
She was an epic angel. Loved every minute with her for about 3 years.
Track days, Sunday rides, long rides to Eastern Transvaal etc. Not for commuting.
Then one fateful ride in Lesotho, I slipped and fell, bike was written off.
I was in hospital for a while, recovered fully over a painful 2 months.
No more riding since then. That was 10 years ago, can't believe it.
I miss the riding so much.
But the roads are very dangerous...
@Riaz, think very carefully before you get on two wheels.
It can be game over in a second. And you have such an amazing family.
If you absolutely have to, my advice is get the best protective gear you can afford and ride very safely on the road.
CBR600F4i was the first and only bike I owned
Loved your chirp above @Marzuq !
Let me see if I can find a photo of "SilverAngel"
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She was an epic angel. Loved every minute with her for about 3 years.
Track days, Sunday rides, long rides to Eastern Transvaal etc. Not for commuting.
Then one fateful ride in Lesotho, I slipped and fell, bike was written off.
I was in hospital for a while, recovered fully over a painful 2 months.
No more riding since then. That was 10 years ago, can't believe it.
I miss the riding so much.
But the roads are very dangerous...
@Riaz, think very carefully before you get on two wheels.
It can be game over in a second. And you have such an amazing family.
If you absolutely have to, my advice is get the best protective gear you can afford and ride very safely on the road.
@Silver thats an awesome lady you have there. in my book still one of the best bikes i have had the pleasure to ride.
my little cbr600f4 was nothing compared to the 1000rr and gsxr1000 k7 my friends used to ride. but as soon as we hit hellshoogte....
all they saw was sparks.
sorry to hear bout your fall tho. thats never a good feeling. as a biker we dont like hearing about those events. but maybe one day you will find yourself hitting the bends again....
@Cat if i could choose again i wouldnt bother with the 400cc i thought was a good idea to buy as a first bike. that fun lasts two months and then you want to upgrade. spend your money in the right place. most important rule about biking.... respect the bike and dont get over confident.thats why i would go 600cc first
I got home from a really awesome sunday morning breakfast run through the mountains. As I pulled into the driveway I realized how stupid I just was, took way too many chances. The bike is still parked in the driveway, in that exact same spot 
Perhaps my post above was a bit harsh and short of detail.
Let me just say that biking is a major dilemma for me - even to this day.
I made a decision to stop biking after my fall and a promise to my family and loved ones.
I counted myself lucky. Even the neurosurgeon who scanned my head and neck afterward said I was a centimetre away from being paralysed.
That said, my relatively short 3-year stint in biking was probably the most fun and rewarding thing I did in my life.
I felt liberated. I felt so free. I could go anywhere at whatever speed. Park anywhere.
The rush when you get in the zone on some twisty roads or the track is unrivalled - for me at least.
The feeling on the bike was just so good that I still tingle when I think of it.
I continue to be torn between the seductive pleasure that it gave me and the dangers that would go with it if I returned.
At least I have experienced it and have fond memories.
For now, I am letting it rest and moving on....
Let me just say that biking is a major dilemma for me - even to this day.
I made a decision to stop biking after my fall and a promise to my family and loved ones.
I counted myself lucky. Even the neurosurgeon who scanned my head and neck afterward said I was a centimetre away from being paralysed.
That said, my relatively short 3-year stint in biking was probably the most fun and rewarding thing I did in my life.
I felt liberated. I felt so free. I could go anywhere at whatever speed. Park anywhere.
The rush when you get in the zone on some twisty roads or the track is unrivalled - for me at least.
The feeling on the bike was just so good that I still tingle when I think of it.
I continue to be torn between the seductive pleasure that it gave me and the dangers that would go with it if I returned.
At least I have experienced it and have fond memories.
For now, I am letting it rest and moving on....
wow bud!! sounds like u were very lucky. can be greatful for that... but as you say family does come first.
and i agree. never had a better feeling or felt more free than when im out on my bike. very liberating.
heres some pics of the F4 i owned.
I understand perfectly, riding that beast was incredible, loved every minute of it. I did a 6 hour trip once, didn't stop to stretch, didn't even get off when I put fuel in... I didn't want to
But it scared the crap out of me when I got home that day and replayed the mental video in my head, I was so in the zone and under the influence of adrenaline and freedom that I thought I was in another dimension, one without oncoming traffic, rocks, diesel spills and very sharp drops into the valley.One day when I can afford a new VMAX I'll ride again..... I know, stupid bike with way too much power but it's over R230'000 so I'm pretty safe
Wow @Silver, you were quite lucky but as you said there is no feeling like being on 2 wheels.
Unfortunately the reality of biking is that there are only two types of bikers, those who have tasted tar and those who are still going to.
However in my view, the fulfilment and joy attained from biking outweighs the risks, however still trying to be as safe on the roads as possible.
Unfortunately the reality of biking is that there are only two types of bikers, those who have tasted tar and those who are still going to.
However in my view, the fulfilment and joy attained from biking outweighs the risks, however still trying to be as safe on the roads as possible.
You guys are making me miss my R6 
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