Motorised cycle discussion!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Hero and intelligent have no bearing on each other, you can be one, both, or neither.
  • TheNorthernTrain
    TheNorthernTrain Posts: 1,049
    I just read through this thread and I am truly truly bewildered. :?

    Half the enjoyment of cycling for me is the sense of achievement i get when i have actually cycled up a hill (it doesnt happen very often)

    You sir are an idiot! But i thank you as this thread made me cry with laughter...
    MmmBop

    Go big or go home.
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    One could make an observation about this thread being punctuated with comedic genius.
    I think it's clear who is providing the reactionary content for the barking dogs; almost like dealing with conviction environmentalists at university.

    Lots of noise from a motley bunch, though it provides much pleasure for everyone else watching.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Fabian2, if you're enjoying this thread, and we (forum regulars) are enjoying this thread, then isn't that a wonderful thing?
    Long live the crazy moped, well, crap motorcycle, man.
  • BobbyTrigger
    BobbyTrigger Posts: 377
    lol

    totally totally bizzare
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    I am enjoying this thread immensely, for the same reason you are enjoying this thread.

    With some work and understanding, we can all be happy little vegemites :D
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    Bizzare yourself out Bobby; this is a thread for the seasoned professional :wink:

    Half time amateurs don't stand a chance :lol:
  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    I'll be gutted if there is not a "worst motorcycle of the year award" in the forum awards for 2011.
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • BobbyTrigger
    BobbyTrigger Posts: 377
    well at first i read it as you taking the p*ss

    a few pages in though and i realised that you're actually insane

    and you can stick yer vegemite up yer wallaby pal, we dont want any of that muck round here :D
  • spongtastic
    spongtastic Posts: 2,651
    Daz555 wrote:
    I'll be gutted if there is not a "worst motorcycle of the year award" in the forum awards for 2011.

    I'll be gutted if somebody locks this thread. It's great having a pet troll around the place.
    Visit Clacton during the School holidays - it's like a never ending freak show.

    Who are you calling inbred?
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    C'mon Daz, you just wish for such a fine setup.
    On a snotty steep hill climb and when engaging the engine, words of joyous, coarse colloquial expression would spring from your mouth.

    I liken it to the hand of god, pushing me from behind - it's almost a religious experience, without the hail mary's and twirling of rosary beads.
    A much more efficient method than attending church.
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    :lol:
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I prefer medication which is not legal for my religious experience. Combined with some thumping dance music.
  • crazy88
    crazy88 Posts: 560
    Fabian2 wrote:
    I liken it to the hand of god, fisting me from behind

    :shock:
    Out with the old, in with the new here.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    :lol:
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    That's not the hand of god, that's Josh.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    So,

    Back to the X9 derailleur,

    Completed a 120 kilometer ride today, sun was out; just lovely, though only a single trailer in tow, purely for fuel efficiency.
    Caught up with another guy on the trail who i've passed on more than one occasion, whilst he was showing signs of exhaustion. This time it was different: he's converted his bike to a motorised setup, after having a gut full, battling his way up hills, realising it was a futile pursuit, almost a bit like Napoleon's battle at waterloo.

    Some of us are fastidious with maintenance, some of us learn the hard way - fortunately i carry a 6 meter tow rope in my kit.
    After a 2.5 kilometer hill climb, with bicycle towing trailer; trailer towing tow rope and tow rope towing bicycle, we were loading the bike onto his ute.
    I can't help being a good Samaritan, even when the X9 derailleur is playing up again.

    Please feel free to lend me your especially constructive advise on the derailleur issues.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Fabian2 wrote:
    So,

    Back to the X9 derailleur,

    Completed a 120 kilometer ride today, sun was out; just lovely, though only a single trailer in tow, purely for fuel efficiency.
    Would it not have been more fuel efficient to not use a trailer at all, or to, you know, cycle?
  • montevideoguy
    montevideoguy Posts: 2,271
    I think you need to sparkle some finaaz on your derailleur to give it that extra OOMPH.
    Formally known as Coatbridgeguy
  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    Fabian2 wrote:
    So,

    Back to the X9 derailleur,

    Completed a 120 kilometer ride today, sun was out; just lovely, though only a single trailer in tow, purely for fuel efficiency.
    Would it not have been more fuel efficient to not use a trailer at all, or to, you know, cycle?
    dont be crazy! this is a guy who prefers twist shifters :shock: i believe he only uses them so he feels like he still has his imaginary sportsbike :roll:
    Kazza the Tranny
    Now for sale Fatty
  • montevideoguy
    montevideoguy Posts: 2,271
    Gripshift FTW!!!
    Formally known as Coatbridgeguy
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    Thats right, we all imagine that we could own either a:

    Bimota Tesi 3D:

    http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/2 ... 600x0w.jpg


    or a Supercharged 220 horsepower Vyrus:

    http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-cont ... ling-2.jpg

    http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/3 ... racer+.jpg
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    I need the trailer to carry all my tools, spare engine, spare parts and 6 meter tow rope!
  • montevideoguy
    montevideoguy Posts: 2,271
    Fabian2 wrote:
    Thats right, we all imagine that we could own either a:

    Bimota Tesi 3D:

    http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/2 ... 600x0w.jpg


    or a Supercharged 220 horsepower Vyrus:

    http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-cont ... ling-2.jpg

    http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/3 ... racer+.jpg


    I don't. I imagine I could own your creation!!
    Formally known as Coatbridgeguy
  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    Fabian2 wrote:
    Thats right, we all imagine that we could own either a:

    Bimota Tesi 3D:

    http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/2 ... 600x0w.jpg


    or a Supercharged 220 horsepower Vyrus:

    http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-cont ... ling-2.jpg

    http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/3 ... racer+.jpg
    Ooh spangly bike porn...... 8) Lack of forks is very suspicious - the work of the devil I suspect.

    I'd be more than happy with one of these:
    7738.jpg

    Ahh, wait a minute, there's one already in my garage! :D
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    They are only just (by a small margin) better than my hideously complex and technically challenging motorised assist bicycle.

    Those bikes are special because they're created by Italians, and Italians are passionate people; passion that extends to their mechanical and artistic expression.
    Many things that are truly desired by men (and some women) are created by the hands of Italians.

    Ok, they can't organise a pub fight at an English drinking establishment or design any form of reliable electrical componentry, but they create things of beauty, desired by the hearts of men (and some women).
    The French on the other hand are also passionate and creative people, but only a person with a twisted mind could fall in love with a Citroen 2CV.

    If the Italians designed a motorised bicycle, everyone on this site would be falling over themselves to get one!
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    Maybe the X9 derailleur had an Italian engineer in the design department - explains the cantankerous shift quality :lol:
  • montevideoguy
    montevideoguy Posts: 2,271
    Fabian2 wrote:

    If the Italians designed a motorised bicycle, everyone on this site would be falling over themselves to get one!


    Piaggio used to make them... I used to ride about on one when I was 14. Those were great times (I wish I had bothered to learn Italian though)
    Formally known as Coatbridgeguy
  • montevideoguy
    montevideoguy Posts: 2,271
    In fact, it was one of these

    8425594_1.jpg
    Formally known as Coatbridgeguy
  • Fabian2
    Fabian2 Posts: 113
    BMW, (secretly i love the things) but yuck: designed by the Germans - reliable, engineered to perfection, manufactured to work flawlessly, BUT

    It's German

    And Germans are boring; Germans are clinical; Gemans don't laugh; Germans don't cry: Germans don't do anything other than say:

    Ya, es ist richtig ausgelegt

    Italians on the other hand have a fight over who pours the wine first, before moving onto greater argument about who's turn it is to arrive at work.

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