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Motorbike to scooter

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    #32
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    spiggotpaddy wrote: »
    Sorry don't get it. When you're used to power and go anywhere ability. If you turn onto an open road in a head wind and you open the throttle and wait.

    You've never driven one I'm going to assume, then................ ??

    Go anywhere ? You mean Lidl instead of Aldi ? Penney's instead of Dunnes ?

    We borrowed one of these twice for going to rallies last year, and on foot of the much better experience she had, the GS got the bullet. Never drove the GS past 120kph anyway.

    That's the way with most bikes, they're bought for the exception, not the rule. This time we turned it around.

    I had a spin on friends span new GS1250 on Wednesday - it's astonishing. And fabulous. It's also bloody huge. Turning it on gravel gave me palpitations. It will never leave tarmac. Technically, any bike would do the job then.

    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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    #33
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 873 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    listermint wrote: »
    Have you considered.... They didnt need the power and go anywhere ability....



    Life changes...

    Is that not why they make Harleys


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    #34
    D3V!L
    Registered Users Posts: 2,925 ✭✭✭D3V!L


    spiggotpaddy wrote: »
    Is that not why they make Harleys

    I wont hear anyone bad mouth Harleys !! :mad:

    Mine looked great sitting in my garage all the time.


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    #35
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,682 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    D3V!L wrote: »
    I wont hear anyone bad mouth Harleys !! :mad:

    Mine looked great sitting in my garage all the time.

    Ya can't beat a gs for reliability tho! :)
    1200px-1997-Suzuki-GS500-E-001.jpg


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    #36
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    galwaytt wrote: »
    so, it arrived Wed :) - the SO's new scoot - changed from an 800cc GS



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    Is that the 300?
    Looks good, and the screen and carrier are good additions.


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    #37
    Japcati2020
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭Japcati2020


    Shame i couldn't get this lot under the seat of my S1000rr.....:pac:

    But the trusty aul Burgman came to the rescue again.
    Nice blast back down the M1 too at above "motorway speeds"........while also beating all the traffic.

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    #38
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    As a friend of mine said, "it doesn't matter what ya ride, as long as you're ridin'!"

    I think he meant bikes.


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    #39
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    P.C. wrote: »
    Is that the 300?
    Looks good, and the screen and carrier are good additions.


    Close, it's a 250. 300's are stupid money, and quality isn't all it's cracked up to be on the latest ones.

    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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    #40
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    spiggotpaddy wrote: »
    Is that not why they make Harleys

    that's a rumour. In fact H-D's are support vehicles for broken down GS riders :)
    D3V!L wrote: »
    I wont hear anyone bad mouth Harleys !! :mad:

    Mine looked great sitting in my garage all the time.

    I'm with you on that one :)
    H_Lime wrote: »
    Ya can't beat a gs for reliability tho! :)
    1200px-1997-Suzuki-GS500-E-001.jpg

    Nowt wrong with a GS.

    But 55k on my FLHRSI now and it hasn't missed a beat yet. That said, I think rear shocks could do with some tlc at this stage.

    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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    #41
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,682 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Japcati2020 wrote: »
    Shame i couldn't get this lot under the seat of my S1000rr.....:pac:

    But the trusty aul Burgman came to the rescue again.
    Nice blast back down the M1 too at above "motorway speeds"........while also beating all the traffic.

    520218.jpg

    That excelsior is refreshing and full of flavour. It's got what bikers crave.


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    #42
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,682 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    galwaytt wrote: »
    that's a rumour. In fact H-D's are support vehicles for broken down GS riders :)



    I'm with you on that one :)



    Nowt wrong with a GS.

    But 55k on my FLHRSI now and it hasn't missed a beat yet. That said, I think rear shocks could do with some tlc at this stage.
    Ricor some some cool suspension for Harleys.


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    #43
    Lyle Lanley
    Registered Users Posts: 642 ✭✭✭Lyle Lanley


    galwaytt wrote: »
    so, it arrived Wed :) - the SO's new scoot - changed from an 800cc GS



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    That's lovely! Big call changing from the GS, hope it goes well.

    I'm considering a scooter myself at the minute, live in a massive city so it's what makes sense really.


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    #44
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    spiggotpaddy wrote: »
    Sorry don't get it. When you're used to power and go anywhere ability. If you turn onto an open road in a head wind and you open the throttle and wait.

    Can't say I've noticed the lack of power too much so far and that's being limited mostly to 4.5k rpms whilst I break in the engine. I was riding home the other day and some yammy 750 kept blapping away from each red light only for me to potter up as he was stopped at the next one for literally 10km and I realised that was me on my 750 as well. As I approach 40 I find I'm in lycra more these days anyway than motorcycle gear so stepping down to something more 'useful' and economical made sense.


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    #45
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 873 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    Canis Lupus wrote: »
    Can't say I've noticed the lack of power too much so far and that's being limited mostly to 4.5k rpms whilst I break in the engine. I was riding home the other day and some yammy 750 kept blapping away from each red light only for me to potter up as he was stopped at the next one for literally 10km and I realised that was me on my 750 as well. As I approach 40 I find I'm in lycra more these days anyway than motorcycle gear so stepping down to something more 'useful' and economical made sense.

    Well if it makes you happy...

    Although you'll have to be more wary of the dreaded 'Punishment pass'🀣


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    #46
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users Posts: 19,617 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Fair play OP, was on a scooter myself for a few years when living city centre. Always liked the ability to store the helmet under the seat rather than walking around town with it on my arm. If I was back living in the city and only commuting around Id consider going back to them too.


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