As a boxer leaps out of his corner ready to engage his opponent at the sound of the bell, so the Jeep suddenly jumped forward almost immediately after the rider sounded his horn. Now he knew that the previously stopped driver crossing from his right had neither saw nor heard him as he approached the intersection. His brain began the speed-of-light calculations for action that most people call instinct. His eyes twitched back and forth, scanning for the information he needed. His left hand pressed forward 0n the hand-grip, moving his bike further left than he had already moved it in reaction to his inexplicable intuition that the vehicle would not remain stopped, now into the opposing and completely empty lane. He snapped his right wrist downward, the throttle rolling counterclockwise in his gloved hand. He also, for reasons still unknown to him, crouched into something resembling a motorcycle racer's "tuck" position, lowering his chest toward the tank and positioning his chin just inches above the handlebar. His bike smoothly rounded the front end of the SUV, now blocking about 3/4 of his lane. He pressed on his right hand, retook his center-left position in the proper lane, and continued true on his route.

He, like any good street motorcyclists would, took no small degree of satisfaction that his intuition and instincts where up to the test just presented and then wondered, like all good street motorcyclists wondered (though seldom aloud), would they be up to the next one?

I was saddened when Honda dropped the CBR600RR, and it seemed like an unnecessary retreat, especially considering their racing heritage. Sales of 600cc race replicas aren't strong anymore, so I suppose it makes business sense.

But this is big news, and speaks to the changing market: http://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-d...-for-moto2


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I always consider Honda the most advanced engineering motorcycle company. Just Wondering why all BMW motorcycles from the G310 to the K1600 have anti lock brakes standard? I guess Honda is waiting for a government mandate to do the smart thing. Granted they are not necessary in all conditions, but they sure are a great aid in the rain. I think it rains everywhere and all of us get caught in it. It would not cost that much if they put it on all their motorcycles. It's amazing that cars which I always considered behind in technology have anti lock as well as traction control. I'll take any edge I can get

This looks awesome.

An offer from GrahamT, the need to scrub in a new rear tyre and bed in some new front disk pads sent me scurrying for my riding gear this morning. It had rained during the night and the forecast had been for a high likelihood of showers all day today. When I looked again, though, the weather gods had smiled and the chance of rain and the likely volume had diminished.

So I met GrahamT and partner at the coffee shop under their building and had a fortifying caffeine hit before GrahamT and I set out for the hills.


[url=https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_X3Uf2mC_XBJG8dYH6tWVFAIAVA&usp=sharing]The map and the link to the one you can play with on the web.

Once clear of the city ...


We made our way to Samford where I filled my tank and GrahamT topped his off. We then made our way through the countryside to Dayboro


where we turned left onto the Mt Mee Road and rode lots of kilometres on windy roads through pretty country, up a hill, down the other side until we came to the town of Woodford, known for its prison and, more importantly, the [url=https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/]annual Woodford Folk Festival which has only recently finished for another year.

We stopped at the [url=http://www.braisenhussygardencafe.com.au]Braisen Hussy Garden Café for a cup of tea, a sandwich (mine was a BLT on ciabatta but I forgot to photograph it) and a conversation about whether to ride back up the best bit of the Mount Mee Road or complete a circuit which would take us over some roads we rode on [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=10069]ride 1 of 2017.


We took the circuit.

That route took us along the Nuerum Road, thereby avoiding the unappealing D'Aguilar Highway. We passed the northern extremity of the Somerset Dam, part of the source of Brisbane's water supply.


Shortly afterwards we spent a few minutes on the D'Aguilar Highway, passing through Kilcoy before turning left onto the Esk Valley Road which is flat and quick for the first few kilometres but then becomes a treat of turns as it approaches the hamlet of Somerset Dam around the side of a hill overlooking the dam. By then the new tyre felt pretty good which made the corners even sweeter.

Shortly after leaving Somerset Dam we joined the Wivenhoe-Somerset Road which we rode on our last ride. Indeed we followed exactly the same route home. Only, for me it was more fun today because:[ul] [li]the bike felt better with a new tyre[/li] [li]we'd ridden to road recently which made it more familiar[/li] [li]we didn't meet any catle on the road
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One of the many pretty sections of the Northbrook Parkway

We refuelled at Ashgrove and said our farewells. As I drove home, I had this splendid view of the new office tower built for the Queensland State Government. I mention it only because its address is 1 William Street, Brisbane and only a week or so after it was occupied it became known as Big Willy. Can't think why.


That was it. About 250 kms for me. Great way to spend Saturday.

Does Michelin make a 19 inch road pilot 3 front tire?

I own a CB, a R3, and a Genuine Buddy 170i scooter, and am on these forums. We all feel we have great bikes, and they are. Lesson for me is if you can afford more than one bike, you're almost in heaven. All bikes are wonderful. Experience as many as you can. Save your money and buy as often as you can, bikes offer the most bang for the buck. No one bike is enough

Anyone else around here what are you paying? I'm 34, been licensed over 2 years. I currently pay like $240/year for '97 KLR 650. My current insurance co Allstate quoted between the Honda CB1100 ('14), Triumph Bonneville and Scrambler... they quoted like $607/year for full!

I can knock it down to $lower $400's with transfer discount from past insurance company (wasn't applied), no collision in winter, lump-payment discount (10%), ABS drops $50 off but '14 CB1100 doesn't have it...

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