You must get some nice Christmas cards from the salesman...
You must get some nice Christmas cards from the salesman...
lionel
.060 Over
Quote:
Originally Posted by lionel
2010 bought a Bonneville America, after 600 miles traded it for a Thunderbird.
Did 1300 miles on Thunderbird traded it for a Rocket.
Bonny was secondhand.
No Christmas cards yet, but keep getting the Open Day cards offering test rides.
Problem is, when the Rocket gets too big to handle as I get older, what can you replace it with?
Originally Posted by lionel
2010 bought a Bonneville America, after 600 miles traded it for a Thunderbird.
Did 1300 miles on Thunderbird traded it for a Rocket.
Bonny was secondhand.
No Christmas cards yet, but keep getting the Open Day cards offering test rides.
Problem is, when the Rocket gets too big to handle as I get older, what can you replace it with?
rocket3jjd
Nitrous
Problem is, when the Rocket gets too big to handle as I get older, what can you replace it with?
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How about a thunderbird then a Bonnie then a canam spider
[/QUOTE]How about a thunderbird then a Bonnie then a canam spider
benelli_4572
Supercharged
The RIII is not reccomended for anyone! Look at all the crazy Kooks on this site!!
If it is your first
BE CAREFUL! and RESPECT IT!
If it is your first
BE CAREFUL! and RESPECT IT!
johnreeder
Friend of God
first bike
it's not that big of a deal. go for it. if you don't buy it you'll wish you had. you just have to respect it. in certain ways it is easier to ride than a smaller bike.
it's not that big of a deal. go for it. if you don't buy it you'll wish you had. you just have to respect it. in certain ways it is easier to ride than a smaller bike.
HansO
Not Taking Life Too Seriously
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I could Not have said it better Mitch but will add, I have always ridden in All conditions learnt to ride at 12 on dirt bikes , riding for 43 yrs 38 of which licenced on the road and didnt have my first Road bike till I was 21, while I don't ride Slow I also realise my reflexes while good are not what they were 20 yr ago and while I jokingly say I'm still 18 at heart the joints and aches and pains of my younger days riding come back to haunt me so that is a good reminder to be a bit more conservitive and while I don't have any kids I have a loving wife awaiting my safe arival home from ridesYep i havent had my licence for a huge amount of time but i ride almost everyday in all conditions and even when im having fun i never ride outside my ability
I have been on rides with people much more experienced than i and seen them come unstuck from being over confident and pushing outside their ability sometimes its best to leave egos at home i think
Dont get me wrong i rarely do the speed limit unless im on the major highway speed trap areas but im certainly not riding with a death wish either.
HansO
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Problem is, when the Rocket gets too big to handle as I get older, what can you replace it with?
How about a thunderbird then a Bonnie then a canam spider
[/QUOTE]add an extra back wheel ..... Trike it!!!!!
CanberraR3
Living Legend
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- Triumphs, but no Rocket just now.
Problem is, when the Rocket gets too big to handle as I get older, what can you replace it with?
Ride it every day and it will never get too big to handle. As long as you can ride, you should be able to ride a Rocket, but you have to stay on top of it (pun intended
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Dennsell
Top Fuel
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- Bonnie T 100, unfortunately not Rocket lll Country
I really appreciate everybody for taking their time out and helping me with their honest opinion.
I do understand the concerns of riding the R3 as the first bike, after a long gap as mentioned by many and now am sure if I go for it need to be extra careful and responsible.
But I also do want to re iterate, that its only this bike which has reinvented my love for riding again after so long and though I know it's going to be somewhat an uphill task for me but I think I can back myself up going for it.
Again really am thankful to all for their suggestions
Karan can I just say.. you ask the question and I think we all gave you our honest opinions but at the end of the day it is your decision and we will all respect that
I am sure you know your own limitations all we ask if you respect the R3 and ride it safely and take care of yourself and your passenger's.. let us know how you go
seeya
Supercharged
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I really appreciate everybody for taking their time out and helping me with their honest opinion.
I do understand the concerns of riding the R3 as the first bike, after a long gap as mentioned by many and now am sure if I go for it need to be extra careful and responsible.
But I also do want to re iterate, that its only this bike which has reinvented my love for riding again after so long and though I know it's going to be somewhat an uphill task for me but I think I can back myself up going for it.
Again really am thankful to all for their suggestions
Go for it, respect it, and you won't regret it. you'll love it.
