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Post by milkman on Mar 1, 2007 0:33:04 GMT -5
Well, I was just on holidays in Mexico, and there are some brave riders in that traffic! I should take my sr250 down there, it would be a muscle bike, not to mention our SR500. I saw all sorts of sticky-taped bikes carrying all sorts of gear with people riding holding their helmets on the tank.
Most bikes are Honda CB125's still made with a small drum brake, called Honda Cargo's. People take the name literally too.
I'd love to see the sports bike wan-kas in Sydney take on these guys in mexican traffic on their Cargos, they'd be found wanting.
Work just sent me to the Abu dahbi and Dubai and its the same story, but its a honda I haven't seen that is most popular. It looks to be like a CB250, but with huge mud guards like on an Indian motorbike.
Pedestrian crossing mean nothing hear, people just honk their horn. Now I know how the deer and Roos feel.
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Post by colinjay on Mar 1, 2007 19:42:51 GMT -5
Milkman,
I know what you mean. The most insane traffic that I have ever driven in was in Singapore back in 2000. I was on exchange from the RAN with the Singapore Navy for a month and living in Sembawang on the north side of the island and used to drive down to Tuas on the South west corner of the island most mornings.
Once you got down near the causway coming onto the island from Malaysia it was like straying into a 125GP race. There were hundreds of guys on small bikes carving their was through the traffic. I lost count of the number of time I thought that I was about to run over some on a bike. These guys would change lanes through a gap as small as a couple of metres between me and the vans or trucks in front. Trying to change lanes was a nightmare, I would check my mirror, see it was clear, but by time I started to change lanes there would be a couple of bike in the space that I was moving into. It was truely frightening, and I am quite glad that I know like in the country where traffic is minimal.
CJ
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Post by unhinged on Mar 29, 2007 9:04:18 GMT -5
I have hit a few roos over the years but by far the worst thing that i have ever run into was a wombat ! It was like running into a slab of concrete.
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Post by StewRoss on Mar 29, 2007 23:06:46 GMT -5
Ah yes the wombat, solid little creature...hopefully I will never hit one of them! SR
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Post by milkman on Mar 30, 2007 1:03:13 GMT -5
I third that opinon on the wombat.
Natures sherman tank.
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Post by marlon on Apr 3, 2007 10:28:48 GMT -5
I fourth it.
Hit one in a Nissan ute years ago while going hunting. It was like hitting a rock. Severly rooted the front end.
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Post by colinjay on Apr 3, 2007 17:29:09 GMT -5
Fifth it,
In the late 70's, goint to an enduro with 3 IT yamahas on the trailer behind a HX station wagon, we hit a wombat at about 80 mph. Lifted the wagon and trailer up onto the lefthand side wheels and did a good impersonation of the stunt driving trick. Scare the living hell out of every one inside the car. After stopping, we when to get the dead wombat of the road but could not find it, the suck lived at least long enough to crawl back into the bush!
CJ
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Post by Bize on Aug 3, 2007 20:18:55 GMT -5
I'm lucky enough to live outside of Sydney's major area, but I do have to go into Parramatta to work. . . so I just use the trains. It's much easier and I can sleep on the way to work and back. Although were I live is reasonibly urbanised, I'm stuck not stuck with all the pains of city traffic and I don't have to ride far to be on country road
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digiroc
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1978 SR500E
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Post by digiroc on Aug 4, 2007 4:15:08 GMT -5
I'm currently working in the building trades, and for the past four years I have been working in an area that the ride to work takes me over what I would call World class motorcycle roads. It was this daily ride that made me decide to get my SR in the first place. Day after day on the 30 mile trip I would think how great it would be to be on a bike. This Summer I made that dream come true. My ride to work takes me over little used, but well maintained, twisty secondary roads.
The terrain here in Southwestern Pennsylvania is comprised of rolling hills through hardwood forests, cut by meandering streams and rivers. The vertical changes to elevation are frequent and the roads around here have been made to conform to the topography, resulting in many tight curves that are both a joy and a challenge to this SR rider.
The only problem I have is the 8 hours of hard work I have between rides. I'm taking steps to change that portion of my working day however, I just signed a contract to be a special courier for UPS (United Parcel Service). This new job entails hand delivery of computer components to wherever they are needed from a warehouse near me. Most of these parts are small circuit boards, and will fit in my backpack, so I will be taking the SR whenever I can.
In short, I will be transitioning from riding to work to riding for work as a motorcycle courier. This new gig should start next week, so soon I will be making about a buck a mile riding my bike! I'll report back in this thread how this new venture works out for me.
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Post by davedunsboro on Aug 4, 2007 7:12:54 GMT -5
It's definately a good start to the day if the weather is nice ! I do mostly electrical contracting work so I normally drive my Landcruiser truck full of gear to & from . But sometimes its a little job so on goes the backpack & minimal toolery & we're off & racing . I always go the longest way possible to maximise fun factor ! It also justifies having a few bikes(saving cash on fuel consumtion is always a good excuse in my house). It hasn't happened for a few weeks though as the weather hasn't been too flash & I've been hell busy trying to knock over a few jobs so's I can go on my surfing holiday to the Maldives next week (yeha 2 weeks in the tropics I can't wait) Cheers from Dave.
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Post by milkman on Aug 6, 2007 12:08:28 GMT -5
Maldives!!! Only heard good things. If you get a chance Dave, you might have to Enfield it around neighbourhood........or at least a cheap chinese run around
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Post by colinjay on Aug 6, 2007 22:28:07 GMT -5
Dave,
I hear what you are saying about the weather, I rode the SR in to work today for the first time in about 5 weeks. It has been the first morning that there has been no fog or frost and the sun has actually been shining at 7:30 in the morning. Still only 5 degrees C but I could handle that temp for the 15 minute ride in to work.
In regards to a surfing holiday in the Maldives, two words, lucky bastard!! Have a good time!
CJ
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Post by davedunsboro on Aug 7, 2007 7:27:17 GMT -5
Thanks guys I'll be thinking of yas , its been a well earnt trip believe me ? When one is self employed holidays are few & far between but the hourly rate is definately a favorite so I wont complain (rollon Monday morning) . I'll keep my eye open for some Royal Enfields too . The weather should be starting to get better when I get back also cheers Dave .
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Post by marlon on Aug 7, 2007 13:48:10 GMT -5
My car broke down about two weeks ago... it's SR only.
I tell you what - sometimes it's bloody awful to strap on the gear at 2400 and ride into work. Gad. Sometimes it's great, but when it's freezing cold and raining... I dream of owning a car again.
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Post by StewRoss on Aug 12, 2007 1:48:47 GMT -5
Yes, buy a cheap Laser and use that for the rubbish days...cheap to buy and to run. SR
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