Re: Fun and motorcycle efficiency

"WorkTOG" <chateau.murray@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> Where's the fun in riding a sports 600 at 70mph? Non-existent. IMHO
> they only start becoming fun at 90 and above. For bigger sports bikes,
> you're probably talking about speeds way in excess of a ton before the
> experience actually starts to be enjoyable.

This I don't agree with.

The fun comes from exploring the power and handling [1] through twisty
lanes and back roads. Out and out speed does nothing for me.

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> If you're in the right frame of mind, even a 125 can be an utter hoot.

This I totally agree with.

[1] At least for me it is.
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Alan

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Alan.T.Gower	Re: Fun and motorcycle efficiency "WorkTOG" <chateau.murray@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:a0258999.0309090420.512203f3@posting.google.c om... <snip> > > Where's the fun in riding a sports 600 at 70mph? Non-existent. IMHO > they only start becoming fun at 90 and above. For bigger sports bikes, > you're probably talking about speeds way in excess of a ton before the > experience actually starts to be enjoyable. This I don't agree with. The fun comes from exploring the power and handling [1] through twisty lanes and back roads. Out and out speed does nothing for me. > > If you're in the right frame of mind, even a 125 can be an utter hoot. This I totally agree with. [1] At least for me it is. -- Alan "Kneesliders Sponsored by Cane" GSX-R1000 , Triumph Thunderbird, ZXR750L2 Racer(gone), GHPOTHUF#27 TGF, UKRMFBC#7, Two#24, BOTAFOF#11, YTC#9, GYASB#1. SbS#23. DFWAG#2, DS#2, DIAABTCOD#20. remove "thisbit" in the reply http://sportsbike.org (our own endurance team) http://Team-ukrm.com "Nemo repente fuit turpissimus"