Fozzie Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I recently became interested in what people use their bikes for. I use mine for weekend fun or when I can get out in nice weather with little traffic. But my mate is under the impression that if you want to be a serious rider you should ride to everything. Work, for fun, to social events.I have a car so I just use that for everything thats social or work related as it gets me there dry and I can take more friends and its the only vehicle where I feel safe when it chucks it down with rain. On a bike I just stop and wait for it to pass even if it means waiting...oh I dont know....6 hours or so.Anyway, what is your bikes purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratser Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 So far (i.e. since Saturday), I have used it for general enjoyment and commuting (due to not having to attend meetings).But will use it for just about anything, except going to the supermarket or Ikea or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Commuting and having fun on!so I assume that means everything!Dont like to ride in the rain but if I have to then no problem, would sometimes prefer to take the bike anyway especially if it wont be raining in the morning when I have finished work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Commuting and having fun on!so I assume that means everything!Dont like to ride in the rain but if I have to then no problem, would sometimes prefer to take the bike anyway especially if it wont be raining in the morning when I have finished work! You finish work in the Morning?! Lucky sod, i wish I could do that. Or are you up alllll night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 i use the bike for everything and unlike some i dont have a tinbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 i use the bike for everything and unlike some i dont have a tinbox You mocking my RS125 Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 i use the bike for everything and unlike some i dont have a tinbox You mocking my RS125 Boy only if thats the name of your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 errr wheres weekday fun ??? my days off are veried so get to go out on weekdays too when theres no traffic about my bike is just for fun nothing else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 i use the bike for everything and unlike some i dont have a tinbox You mocking my RS125 Boy only if thats the name of your car I always assume its my bike people mock. It always is. Its been called a range of things. According to my mates it....1) Is powered by harnessed squirells2) Is witchcraft because it chucks out blue smoke3) Sounds like a lunch box being rattled about when it idles4) Plots against you timing its engine blowing on you5) Will only reach the claimed 120mph if you chuck it off a cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Your mates only mock your bike I find that hard to believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Your mates only mock your bike I find that hard to believe Well there are two types of bikers. 1) Those that love the little strokers2) Those that....well dontMy mates are in the second category. They think a CBR125 is the best because it wont blow up when they rag it. They dont say anything under the belt because they know i'll take some things personally.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 i use the bike for everything and unlike some i dont have a tinbox SNAP....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Everything! CommutingTouringGreen LaningHolidaying abroadGoing fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollazuki Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 commute every day, rain or shine, weekend fun, wheelies, hooliganism, lunacy, and generally everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Both mine are toys, I'm perfectly happy to commute on the gixer but I live on base at work so no need to.The KTM is a competition bike so is only used for giggles, and these days the gixer is just used for trackdays and scratching. I just load them into my van and take them with me, no point killing tyres or piling on motorway miles and needing more servicing if I don't have to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 You finish work in the Morning?! Lucky sod, i wish I could do that. Or are you up alllll night. I finish work at 1024 in the morning but I have to be up at 0330 for that (0425 start).As for my bike I use it all the time for everything and am going to use it all winter too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 i use the bike for everything and unlike some i dont have a tinbox You mocking my RS125 Boy em no when i say tinbox i mean car but your mates are right about the rs125 and who the f**k are you calling boy, you big girls blouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 i use mine for everything, go to work on it, weekend and weekday and evening fun, used it in the rain sun snow you name itcould be why i got a 6 month old bike with 8k on the clocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 1) Is powered by harnessed squirells2) Is witchcraft because it chucks out blue smoke3) Sounds like a lunch box being rattled about when it idles4) Plots against you timing its engine blowing on you5) Will only reach the claimed 120mph if you chuck it off a cliff[/ Should reach 129mph if the cliff is tall enough surely.... (terminal velocity?)I use mine all the time, for pretty much everthing. Got a cage as well though so when I'm feeling lazy I use the cage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 voted everything, though I did use the cage to carry display materials to Aberdare show, only because I can't get it on the bike (and I still working on that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 i use the bike for everything and unlike some i dont have a tinbox You mocking my RS125 Boy em no when i say tinbox i mean car but your mates are right about the rs125 and who the feck are you calling boy, you big girls blouse I would argue but you ride one of my favourite bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazerdai Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 You mocking my RS125 Boy em no when i say tinbox i mean car but your mates are right about the rs125 and who the feck are you calling boy, you big girls blouse I would argue but you ride one of my favourite bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Oh haaa haaa. I aint kissing ass. I love Kawasakis especially the zx7r (when they made it) and the 750 cyberwolf rides.Something about 700-800cc. Its like the perfect gap between the nippy 600's and the monster 1000's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 fun only, whenever i feel like it don't like commuting on it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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