2018...biking plans...
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2018...biking plans...
Here we are at the start of 2018.
Anyone got any bkke related plans ?
Me, more riding is my aim.
The last couple of year have some biking highs and lows, but now i have bikes that are suited to the style of riding i wish to do.
Nice relaxed runs is my aim.
Now the main bikes have satnav, so it might be easier to see where i have not been in the best country on our planet, then add those locations to the ride to list.
Also i am planning to use thus forum more often again.
I find forums easier to find tips and ask questions, then refer to them later.
Social media is great for some things, but i fear it has fragmented a lot of the good things in the biking community.
And before anyone asks, i am not planning on changing or getting any additional bikes this year
Anyone got any bkke related plans ?
Me, more riding is my aim.
The last couple of year have some biking highs and lows, but now i have bikes that are suited to the style of riding i wish to do.
Nice relaxed runs is my aim.
Now the main bikes have satnav, so it might be easier to see where i have not been in the best country on our planet, then add those locations to the ride to list.
Also i am planning to use thus forum more often again.
I find forums easier to find tips and ask questions, then refer to them later.
Social media is great for some things, but i fear it has fragmented a lot of the good things in the biking community.
And before anyone asks, i am not planning on changing or getting any additional bikes this year
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Well I have kicked off 2018 by simplifying my garage and dropping down to one bike.
Now I just need to have a clear out of all the many bike parts I have lying around for the various bikes I have owned over the last 20 years!
Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).
Now I just need to have a clear out of all the many bike parts I have lying around for the various bikes I have owned over the last 20 years!
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Shame to say goodbye to such a fine bikeBig Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:28 pmWell I have kicked off 2018 by simplifying my garage and dropping down to one bike.
Now I just need to have a clear out of all the many bike parts I have lying around for the various bikes I have owned over the last 20 years!
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As for the clearout, I estimate that could take another 20 years

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Re: 2018...biking plans...
What!? NOOOOOOOO!!!Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:28 pmWell I have kicked off 2018 by simplifying my garage and dropping down to one bike.
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I tried to talk him out of thatThe Rossi Kid wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:01 pmWhat!? NOOOOOOOO!!!Big Kneed Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:28 pmWell I have kicked off 2018 by simplifying my garage and dropping down to one bike.
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Needed a quick sale so it went to webuyanybike.
Cleared up space in the garage and in my head so I can focus my attention on the V-Strom.
I do have a preference for the Adventure style bikes. It would be interesting to test ride some more this year to see how they compare to the V-Strom which, at the moment, does everything I need a bike to do.
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Cleared up space in the garage and in my head so I can focus my attention on the V-Strom.
I do have a preference for the Adventure style bikes. It would be interesting to test ride some more this year to see how they compare to the V-Strom which, at the moment, does everything I need a bike to do.
Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).
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I'm planning to hand onto my remaining bike. Who knows I might even ride it this year 

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I normally wait until Feb 2nd before i say thatBig Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:32 pmYou say that every year!![]()
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Having just replaced Ainz's car last week and completing a lot of work on the house last year, i was going to chill with anymore big purchases for this year......
.....then i saw the 2018 Speed Triple RS in white........GULP!

.....then i saw the 2018 Speed Triple RS in white........GULP!

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Looks just like the old one.
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looks nice, shame some numpty has put red wheel tape on it though 

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Ye gods......Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:28 pmWhy not go the whole hog and put blue wheels on it!![]()
....years of whisky to get rid of that memory and you have to bring it up again....
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Funny you should say that, I have just discovered Talisker! I previously never went near it as I somehow thought it would be like your paint stripper Laphroaig but it really is lovely.Zathos wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:46 pmYe gods......Big Kneed Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:28 pmWhy not go the whole hog and put blue wheels on it!![]()
....years of whisky to get rid of that memory and you have to bring it up again....
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True and with my brain engaged i recall after test riding the '17 model that it was far too focused, firm and only gave good feedback when riding very hard. I concluded the S would be the better option. But all the additional features on the 2018 model and the extra bling certainly stirs the heart.Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: ↑Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:19 pmLooks just like the old one.
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Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:35 pmYou almost lasted till the end of Frbruary this time!![]()


