ChrisBHull Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Just a photo of my baby. Not new. Not shiney. Some rust. Many miles on the clock. But when I compare to my dads 2015 CB500X,which is a very nice bike by the way, it feels more motorbikey. Love at first sight! She does come in a touring mode with a top box and panniers and hand guards. But I like this look the most! Quote
ChrisBHull Posted January 5, 2017 Author Posted January 5, 2017 Can't beat a sunny day up at seaways The only problem with that place is it can be cliquey. If you don't ride a 1300 BMW some of them don't have the time of day to chat. Some of the old timers have a good story to tell though. Quote
Stu Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Yes I agree When I used to go up on the TL1000s Everyone would talk to me Now I have an FJR1300 only weird touring type people bother! I'm not good enough for the sports bike boys Quote
Hoggs Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Can't beat a sunny day up at seaways The only problem with that place is it can be cliquey. If you don't ride a 1300 BMW some of them don't have the time of day to chat. Some of the old timers have a good story to tell though. bloody bmw riders, all stuck up ar*eholes (apart from the ones on here obviously )love your bike though (and Stu I guess you're just about good enough for me to hang out with ) Quote
Stu Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 (and Stu I guess you're just about good enough for me to hang out with ) only if you can keep up Quote
Guest Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 I don't really stop too often at places like this... But when I do then I make sure no FJR1300 w**ker dare to speak to me Quote
Stu Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 I don't really stop too often at places like this... But when I do then I make sure no FJR1300 w**ker dare to speak to me I wouldn't worry! No one wants to be seen with a ginner with a crap helmet and rubbish bike Quote
Hoggs Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 (and Stu I guess you're just about good enough for me to hang out with ) only if you can keep up I think we both know I wouldn't be able to Quote
Guest Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 I don't really stop too often at places like this... But when I do then I make sure no FJR1300 w**ker dare to speak to me I wouldn't worry! No one wants to be seen with a ginner with a crap helmet and rubbish bike Oh didn't know you are ginger Quote
Stu Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 (and Stu I guess you're just about good enough for me to hang out with ) only if you can keep up I think we both know I wouldn't be able to I don't know! you went off like a scalded cat down that road chasing after us all on the rally ride that none of us actually went down...... Quote
ChrisBHull Posted January 5, 2017 Author Posted January 5, 2017 Seems like there is a bit of banter here! I'm sure everyone here is nice. Seem to have been very welcoming so far! Any suggestions on how to clean up a little rust on the sprocket? Quote
Hoggs Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 I don't know! you went off like a scalded cat down that road chasing after us all on the rally ride that none of us actually went down...... That was a good road! Quote
Hoggs Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Seems like there is a bit of banter here! I'm sure everyone here is nice. Seem to have been very welcoming so far! Any suggestions on how to clean up a little rust on the sprocket? Hey Chris! It's probably worth starting a new thread for questions as otherwise they get lost in the general wibble! (Pitstop is probably the best place for that) Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 I've never understood why bikers get so sectarian about bikes, they've all got 2 wheels and a seat, I personally enjoy trying to get any sort of bike to work , whether its a FZ50 , Chinese or Fireblade , their all unique and I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing them working, I know a lot of it is friendly banter but some "bikers" do look down their nose at other Manufacturer's , and somebody's bound to say "yes but you've never rode a .." , that don't matter their all the same, and during my time I've rode a lot of bike's. (waits for the barrage) Quote
Hoggs Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 I've never understood why bikers get so sectarian about bikes, Us bikers don't, it's just those poncy BMW riders that do Quote
Lateralus Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 I've never understood why bikers get so sectarian about bikes, they've all got 2 wheels and a seat, I personally enjoy trying to get any sort of bike to work , whether its a FZ50 , Chinese or Fireblade , their all unique and I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing them working, I know a lot of it is friendly banter but some "bikers" do look down their nose at other Manufacturer's , and somebody's bound to say "yes but you've never rode a .." , that don't matter their all the same, and during my time I've rode a lot of bike's. (waits for the barrage) I'd agree, but would go further and say that I don't see the need for tribal/blanket hatred between groups of road users - be it cyclists, car drivers, motorcyclists etc. They're all people, all entitled to use the road, and until proven otherwise I'll assume they're all idiots! Same for everything though - road bikers rarely acknowledge mountain bikers, and on my touring/commuting bike it's 50/50 as to whether I'll get a nod from Serious Business cyclists in lycra! Quote
NeilM Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Can't beat a sunny day up at seaways The only problem with that place is it can be cliquey. If you don't ride a 1300 BMW some of them don't have the time of day to chat. Some of the old timers have a good story to tell though. Half a time when I call I'm in the car wi kids in tow. If no one talks sod em. (I just wind Lewis up and tell him to go n ask that Mr about his bike or what he thinks of ac/dc....lol)Butties are nice mind Quote
Six30 Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 BMW,s are very expensive ( over priced ) so obviously the owners are much much richer than us peasants and far superior, and a GS rider with all the extras fitted actually wears a crown when he's indoors . Quote
ChrisBHull Posted January 6, 2017 Author Posted January 6, 2017 Some of the replies have made me chuckle.Any other places local to Hull other than squires? I fancy going out to play over the weekend weather permitting. Quote
Hoggs Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 BMW,s are very expensive ( over priced ) so obviously the owners are much much richer than us peasants and far superior, and a GS rider with all the extras fitted actually wears a crown when he's indoors . Actual photograph of a GS riderhttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MVQtGTqNUlg/T-JWSO4PP_I/AAAAAAAAAKU/c_yjwNiVRvQ/s1600/Gold-Homer.png Quote
JRH Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 BMW,s are very expensive ( over priced ) so obviously the owners are much much richer than us peasants and far superior, and a GS rider with all the extras fitted actually wears a crown when he's indoors . Actual photograph of a GS riderhttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MVQtGTqNUlg/T-JWSO4PP_I/AAAAAAAAAKU/c_yjwNiVRvQ/s1600/Gold-Homer.png Bonio is not going to like you for that. Quote
Hoggs Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Bonio is not going to like you for that. You're right.. I really should have asked permission before posting pictures of him online Quote
NeilM Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Some of the replies have made me chuckle.Any other places local to Hull other than squires? I fancy going out to play over the weekend weather permitting. Fish n chips on Hornsea front? Quote
ChrisBHull Posted January 6, 2017 Author Posted January 6, 2017 Thats not a bad idea! Hornsea is my goto destination for a first drive/ride out in a new vehicle. Every car and every bike has gone there the day Ive purchased them. Not a bad little run out if you go via Withernsea. Quote
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