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ippo

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seasons end.
« on: September 27, 2008, 05:29:47 AM »
I took this image today and you can see that the season is almost over here in Finland.
It is possible that I sell bandit and I ride next summer by Honda CB 1000R.
First I must test honda,if I like it.





Honda cb 1000r


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Offline smooth operator

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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2008, 07:29:34 AM »
 Cool pic! it will be winding down here too. I hate to even think about all the snow we'll have and when it will start. I better get in as mauch riding as I can right now.
  It would be pretty hard not to like a CBR1KRR. I think after you ride one you'll like it just fine. Like any other bike, you have to take the time and get to know the bike.   :beers:
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2008, 09:43:08 AM »
Only about six more weeks of riding left here this season (if we are lucky).  But, this is my favorite time of the year to ride.  Most of the tourists (and motorhome drivers) have returned home, the foliage is spectacular, and the weather is cool enough for me to be comfortable in all that leather.   :grin: 
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2008, 12:50:31 PM »
Cool picture ippo...

My insurance is up in 2 weeks, but I hope to get out a for a couple of thousand km's before then. I'm thinking of a 800 km ride tommorrow, but none of my buddies can come. Oh well, I will likely go anyway.

Fall IS a great time to ride, lots of nice colours around. We already have snow in the tops of the Rocky Mountains, makes everything look so nice, but is a warning of what is soon to come.
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2008, 07:35:31 PM »
We've got two seasons around here air mesh jacket and leather! :annoy:
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2008, 05:54:21 AM »
OK CBR1000R,not RR. I was thinking RR,because we don't even get the R here in the states. I had shown my buddy a pic of the R,he still has a 83 CB1100F. I knew he'd want one, but after I shown him the pic,I told him too bad not avalible in the states. That would be a sweet bike indeed!
   Farmer almanac prodidcts a early and heavy snowfall this year in the Great Lakes. Might need snow shoes for hunting season. We usally get around 120-130 " of snow in the winter. A few more years on the mortgage,I just might move south of the snowbelt.
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2008, 09:39:48 PM »
Quote from: smooth operator on September 28, 2008, 05:54:21 AM

   Farmer almanac prodidcts a early and heavy snowfall this year in the Great Lakes. Might need snow shoes for hunting season. We usally get around 120-130 " of snow in the winter. A few more years on the mortgage,I just might move south of the snowbelt.

hehe the bike goes in the shed on october 31st and the snowmobile comes out for the season till easter or so .if I had to choose ,well.. i sure would miss the sled
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2008, 11:34:39 PM »
Nice pic, but I don't see any snow or ice on the ground to stop you from riding. ;-)
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2008, 03:03:23 AM »
"Nice pic, but I don't see any snow or ice on the ground to stop you from riding. ;-)"
Not yet snow but max day temperatures 10-12c` and night -2-(+5c).
In the morning can be "black ice".
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2008, 12:29:01 AM »
"Indian summer" in Cowtown all this week....and looking not too bad for the weekend and NEXT week as well...... :beers:.....but unfortunately I've gotta work..... :banghead:.....when I could be out riding in all this nice weather. Grrrrr......
Well, next year when I'm fully retired, I can get out whenever I want.
I'd still like to get away for one more PNW/BC ride and camping expedition THIS year, though......Grrrrrrr......Stupid job....Grrrrr.....
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2008, 12:58:56 AM »
Time to use up some of those sick days
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2008, 01:23:00 PM »
>>Not yet snow but max day temperatures 10-12c` and night -2-(+5c). In the morning can be "black ice".<<

Well, everyone has their limits. I have ridden, regularly sometimes, in ~-7°c weather. There's always the risk of ice, and I've hit little spots here and there, but I generally keep to well-trafficked roads. For the most part, roads are fairly clear here in the New York City area during wintertime, so I can "get away" with it.
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2008, 01:35:39 PM »
Man that looks like a beautifull place to ride. The 1200 is a great all around bike. The CBR is more race oriented. Your decision should take into account your riding style. The bandit fits my riding style perfectly. I would be uncomfortable on the CBR.
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2008, 05:24:35 PM »
I can't find a bike on Honda's site that looks anything like the one you have pictured here.  That's not a "cbr1000rr" the racing style bike Geoffwhite mentioned, that's more of a street fighter.  I imagine its riding style would line up pretty much like a Bandit's after a street fighter conversion.

However, Suzuki has "Coming Soon" on the 2009 tab of the Bandit!  That's good news.  Looks like the ABS version will be in two colors cool blue, and Black.  but that could just be to give you something to look at. 
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Re: seasons end.
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2008, 08:20:04 PM »
Quote from: dhcolesj on October 01, 2008, 05:24:35 PM
I can't find a bike on Honda's site that looks anything like the one you have pictured here.  That's not a "cbr1000rr" the racing style bike Geoffwhite mentioned, that's more of a street fighter.  I imagine its riding style would line up pretty much like a Bandit's after a street fighter conversion.

However, Suzuki has "Coming Soon" on the 2009 tab of the Bandit!  That's good news.  Looks like the ABS version will be in two colors cool blue, and Black.  but that could just be to give you something to look at. 
 You may not have seen it because its not a buying option for you. But they are in some of the magazines,you just can't buy one.It would be a great bike , I'm sure.
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