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#31
03-26-2016, 09:19 PM
(03-26-2016, 04:38 PM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote: I guess if you like the Guzzi's that's fine. I just don't like those big ugly cylinder heads sticking out in the wind. Same with those Boxer BMs. Must be a way of getting round that.

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Hmm, never heard anyone comment negatively on the heads before. I always looked at them as being a feature of character, like the inline 4 on the CB, very individual.
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#32
03-27-2016, 01:17 AM
Strike. Pump and wind, keep the tip up, pump and wind.

Thanks, Alan. Smile

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03-27-2016, 05:22 AM
ROFL I read Ptero last respnse 3 times before it dawned on me what he was saying. Lol good one Ptero Thumbs Up
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03-27-2016, 06:34 AM
(03-23-2016, 08:58 AM)Beerman_imp Wrote: Thanks again for your advice - it is helpful. I know people like to know what happens after they have posted their pearls of wisdom; I now have a test ride of the bike on Monday - I will keep you posted!

You will see from the above that I have base concerned with weight - that has two main elements:

1. Manoeuvrability in the garage: I have seen bike 'dollies' that make this much easier on the net - does anyone use them?

2. I have a gravel drive...think I'm just going to have to suck that one and see, but does anyone else have the same challenge?

Thanks

Beerman



I just went a few miles up a forest service road yesterday. No issues.
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#35
03-27-2016, 06:36 AM
(03-27-2016, 05:22 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: ROFL I read Ptero last respnse 3 times before it dawned on me what he was saying. Lol good one Ptero Thumbs Up

A whole new "angle" on Ptero. A fine kettle o' fish this.
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#36
03-28-2016, 06:02 AM
The weather in the UK put paid to my ride: Storm Katie (or some such nonsense), high winds....and snow. At the end of March.

So Ptero - struck, pumped and wound...but the tip's not up (yet). This is a deep pool.

Beerman
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#37
03-28-2016, 10:41 AM
When ya'll want to let the rest of us in on the joke, feel free.
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#38
03-28-2016, 11:06 AM
Ptero was fishing with his Guzzi and Beemer cylinder heads comment. He caught Chapomis cause Chapomis just bought a Beemer. Took me a while to figure it out too.

He described the action of casting, setting the hook and reeling him in rather cryptically. Well played.

The Redbirds joined in with the " angle" ( as in angler or fisherman) and kettle of fish comment.
Another cryptic post.

Sometimes you have to ponder to understand these guys, and sometimes I think they are just fishing for attention. ( see what I did there?) lol
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#39
03-28-2016, 11:11 AM
Strike, pump, and wind?
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03-28-2016, 11:14 AM
Don't fish do ya?
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