Pete

He's older than me though.....I'm a Classic 1954 model! 8)

Alex does live in Brighton Yammie! You don't want to get rear ended down there you know! 8)

Is there any other colour leather than Black? 8)

Kissing the pink I think.

People do say I remind them of Richard Gere you know! 8)

No you're wrong there John....you'll see for yourself soon enough. The crucial point you've missed is that masses of armour, kneesliders, humps on the back etc is fashionable....and no self respecting "Riding God" would be seen without them. Once they've got all the colour co-ordinated brand name kit, illegal cans, small plates etc....then they can pretend to be Rossi. Brainwashed by the motorcycle industry who've created a lifestyle statement that the Playstation Generation can buy into. Similar to the "Rugged Individualist" image that has been promoted by HD for years. But the Harley crew don't do any harm indulging their fantasies of "Living the American Dream".....but the Power Rangers....well, that's a different story.

We're about the same era aren't we Yammie?

Pocket Billiards I heard! 8)

You're in the right town for "cruising" Alex!

2 piece is much more convenient....go to a bike meet and see the performance when the fashion victims try to take a piss. If you want to look like a Riding God then 1 piece is the only thing to have.

But all the protective gear in the world isn't going to help you one bit if you ride like a twat. I agree to some degree about protective gear...good helmet, gloves, clothing, boots etc are essential. But I remove all armour straight away....it does my head in...."old school" you see. And I believe that to some extent the more armour/padding etc that some riders wear, the more invulnerable they think they are.

Yes it's normal Alan. I've got a black 600 with gleaming tank...but the rest of the plastic stuff has gone quite matted. I may try some Cockpit Shine on them.

All the rage in 67 Alex. 8)

Once the ring goes on their finger then it gets even less Alex. :cry: But don't let me put you off any forthcoming nuptuals!

Misspent youth Alex, got in with a bad crowd...Summer of 67, Hipsters, Hendrix playing "Purple Haze", jumpers for goalposts etc. 8)

Have you tried to get a Sports Council Grant, or Prince's Trust etc?

Better than going a year without a shag if that's any comfort.

Haven't got a clue Alex! Saw it on a US forum a couple of years ago so I nabbed it!

How did a broken finger nail make you lame?

OK....just this once, cos it's you I'll make the tea. I can't do it again mind, not good for my machismo image you see! 8)

Have you tried all the bike related businesses in your area?

I'm still waiting for that cuppa Luv. 8)

Shit! How do you finance your racing Mark? Have you got sponsors?

You fall for it everytime don't you Yammie? If you want to be a Biker then you need to learn that pisstaking is part of the creed. Until you do....here's an award for you.....

Great minds think alike Alan. You been copying again?