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    #152
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Halfords are doing windproof and waterproof jackets and trousers for cheap at the moment.....would be ideal over a set of leathers for that extra bit of protection. Tried one on yesterday and they are fitted so hug the leathers nice and tight. Did not try on the bottoms but they are the same quality as the top well worth the outlay.

    http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_805325_langId_-1_categoryId_241555


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    #153
    MonstaMash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭MonstaMash


    Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »
    Only an "ole yoke" now, they were only a few years old back then and considered a decent bike.

    The bigger 650 and 750 engines and frames are popular enough with cafe racer and bobber builders!.

    The bikes in the photo are a 400cc.
    That would be the auld Yammy XS400 if I'm not mistaken Mak ;)


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    #154
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Q: How to do you get a fat chick into bed?

    A: Piece of cake


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    #155
    aaakev
    Registered Users Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    Zascar wrote: »
    Q: How to do you get a fat chick into bed?

    A: Piece of cake
    What ever your into boss...... ;) haha
    http://www.flixya.com/files-photo/k/c/o/kcompany20-2283619.jpg


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    #156
    Blondie919
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Blondie919


    Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »
    Ok here's an oldie, can anyone guess the bike..

    302492.jpg

    Thats me with the Learner plate on the rear fender back in 1986.

    Is it a Yamaha RD? It looks like a Yammy for sure though?


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    #157
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    http://www.irelandbikefest.com


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    #158
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Zascar wrote: »
    Q: How to do you get a fat chick into bed?

    A: Piece of cake

    Or a loving embrace.....


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    #159
    MonstaMash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭MonstaMash


    Zascar wrote: »
    http://www.irelandbikefest.com
    Fook that, gimme a home-grown rally over this weekend warrior/Harleyfest any day :eek: :D :P


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    #160
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    Blondie919 wrote: »
    Is it a Yamaha RD? It looks like a Yammy for sure though?

    Monsta got it right. They were the Yamaha XS400, although from some angles they could pass for a Yamaha RD400 too.

    This is also were I got my love of the open face helmet, I still wear them and can't get used to having a full face lid.


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    #161
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »
    Monsta got it right. They were the Yamaha XS400, although from some angles they could pass for a Yamaha RD400 too.

    This is also were I got my love of the open face helmet, I still wear them and can't get used to having a full face lid.

    CLass. . . I hope you didnt get a love of them white cuffs also LOL:D


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    #162
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    leppla wrote: »
    CLass. . . I hope you didnt get a love of them white cuffs also LOL:D

    The old gauntlets, nope I hated those things. Not worth a ****.

    The XS400/500's were replaced with Kawasaki GT550's which were brilliant bikes for our glorified courier work. Unfortunately these were replaced by Suzuki Bandit 600's which were terrible, terrible bikes ~ someone made a really poor choice there.


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    #163
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »
    The old gauntlets, nope I hated those things. Not worth a ****.

    The XS400/500's were replaced with Kawasaki GT550's which were brilliant bikes for our glorified courier work. Unfortunately these were replaced by Suzuki Bandit 600's which were terrible, terrible bikes ~ someone made a really poor choice there.

    What year on bandits?? Would you not rate the bandits at all?? I never had one but I know ppl who do. They seem to do what they say on the tin!


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    #164
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    leppla wrote: »
    What year on bandits?? Would you not rate the bandits at all?? I never had one but I know ppl who do. They seem to do what they say on the tin!

    2004 I think.

    I really don't like them at all.

    I know they're a popular bike with newbies, personally I'd rather the GT550 or even a CB500 for courier work.


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    #165
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »
    2004 I think.

    I really don't like them at all.

    I know they're a popular bike with newbies, personally I'd rather the GT550 or even a CB500 for courier work.

    Fair enough, not a big fan of the bandit myself but it does seem to be a capable bike that has stood the test of time.


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    #166
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Very easy to work on too, thats why alot of people like them also. I think they are a fine bike, but for a 600 I would prefer the Hornet or the FZ6.


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    #167
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Very easy to work on too, thats why alot of people like them also. I think they are a fine bike, but for a 600 I would prefer the Hornet or the FZ6.


    Had a spin on Micks FZ6 today and she felt great to ride. I was worried about doing the test on a different bike but an hour on the FZ6 before my test and ill be accustomed fairly quick.

    Wonda me auld mucker. Im going to apply to do the test in Navan so ill be calling on your road knowledge in time if thats ok.


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    #168
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    leppla wrote: »
    Fair enough, not a big fan of the bandit myself but it does seem to be a capable bike that has stood the test of time.

    And the easy availability of custom parts make it attractive too.

    Now the Bandit 1200 ~ there's an animal in sheeps clothing!!.. I'd love to rat-bike the 12 :cool:


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    #169
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Richard tea wrote: »
    Had a spin on Micks FZ6 today and she felt great to ride. I was worried about doing the test on a different bike but an hour on the FZ6 before my test and ill be accustomed fairly quick.

    Wonda me auld mucker. Im going to apply to do the test in Navan so ill be calling on your road knowledge in time if thats ok.

    No bother Joe, I know 2 of the three test routes well...I will show you what I did in my test and where. Glad to help out mate, and the FZ6 is a cracker of a bike to do the test on.

    And BTW I am cheaper then that Mick fella...LMAO


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    #170
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,226 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    dUQGbjr.jpg


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    #171
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users Posts: 3,482 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Met a lad on Saturday on his Ducati Diavel while getting petrol. Looks huge but was suprisingly low to sit on. Tank looks massive on it but it's designed to look like that.

    And BTW the bar WAS tasty, thanks Fran :pac:


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    #172
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phXvjl61z4E


    Watching this with a mate last night - so dam itchy to do a big european trip. Would love to make a little movie like this!


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    #173
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Zascar wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phXvjl61z4E


    Watching this with a mate last night - so dam itchy to do a big european trip. Would love to make a little movie like this!

    I will do one for ya when I hit Germany this summer :P


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    #174
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Zascar wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phXvjl61z4E


    Watching this with a mate last night - so dam itchy to do a big european trip. Would love to make a little movie like this!

    Best post production I have seen in a go pro vid. The amount of effort gone into making that is mental. But so worth it when you see the end result.....I wonder what software they used.


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    #175
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Deffo. Can't wait to see it. Did u sort your solution for storing the files??

    Yeah very good production but not sure how much went into it. I like the many different of angles they used. I bought one of those mounts that you put on the top of your helmet looking back at you, €7 on ebay. Mate bought one that extends out wide to get side views and from the back etc. Might start experimenting soon. I only have a gopro 1 though they are poxy compared to the new ones


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    #176
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    The bit that looks the best is prolly the most boring to do....ride ahead, stop and let all your mates go by. Then pack up and follow them lmao....they look really good but would do your head in.
    BTW, if you selling your chesty I will take it off ya save me buying one.


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    #177
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Zascar wrote: »
    http://www.irelandbikefest.com

    Now you tell me..... After I paid for a weekend away in the opposite direction on the same weekend ..... sigh.

    Always next year I guess. ..

    Added some farkles to my Road King to make life bearable for a pillion. Also got an adjustable back rest for me. My back is loving it already !!

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #178
    the cats pajamas
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭the cats pajamas


    that "why we ride" documentary came out it was great. also dying to see this!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOMQY6k16TU


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    #179
    goodlad
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    I came across this video from a while back.
    Mick was a bit distracted with his phone and started smoking his Ice Cream! hahahaha


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    #180
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    goodlad wrote: »


    I came across this video from a while back.
    Mick was a bit distracted with his phone and started smoking his Ice Cream! hahahaha

    Good find good lad


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    #181
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    LMFAO remember that day well....later on that day he started licking his cigarettes!!!!


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