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Offline Brockett

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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2017, 09:13:30 »
Quote from: Holmsey on January 19, 2017, 00:16:52
It's called personalisation. .. we all don't have our homes decorated the same, we don't have the same car ..... WE ARE INDIVIDUALS! !!!! :smirk:

Said the man in the UNIFORM.  lol
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Offline Holmsey

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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #21 on: January 19, 2017, 09:22:24 »
Yes ... but I wear my hat at a slightly jaunty angle  lol
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #22 on: January 19, 2017, 09:34:35 »
 everyone is allowed their opinion on a bike they own so I don't find a problem with this gentleman he is only expressing his views on how he finds his own bike and by all accounts he likes it , but I think he has just got off on the wrong footing and has to realise that all bikes regardless of make or model  are your personal property to alter and adapt to suit how you ride and not everyone sticks to a standard bike....  :shrug:
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #23 on: January 19, 2017, 09:38:44 »
Quote from: doboy on January 19, 2017, 09:34:35
I don't find a problem with this gentleman

The bloke was a cock, he was just here to troll. He is here no more.
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #24 on: January 19, 2017, 12:30:53 »
Aww, shame. I miss his piss poor spelling and dreadful punctuation. His posts were a joy to read...

Sent using carrier pigeon...

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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #25 on: January 19, 2017, 12:48:58 »
Tychris 523, why not join the forum. My bike is a desert edition, and I always leave my vehicles bog standard, having chosen them for what they are. BUT aren't you missing the point a bit? The amount of interesting and informative posts on this site is incredible and helpful, but they are from experienced owners. Most motorcyclists are different to start with so you can expect diversity within diversity.
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #26 on: January 19, 2017, 13:42:42 »
Quote from: Fat Rat on January 19, 2017, 09:38:44
The bloke was a cock, he was just here to troll. He is here no more.

Just out of interest - did he leave or was he shown the door?
Just trying to work out if he'd realised he'd made a total mess of joining a new forum and decided to leave.
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #27 on: January 19, 2017, 13:43:38 »
He was booted.
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #28 on: January 19, 2017, 14:01:05 »
COME BACK sweepingstatementsRus all is forgiven.
My bike will be returned to stock asap and as you say, I'm expecting vast improvements from doing so, well apart from the screen buffetting.
Oh hang on.... and no top box or nice & easy clip on tank bag, the heated grips & seat weren't really necessary as I love freezing my bollocks off and how I'm looking forward to chain maintenance without the centre stand, winter rides will be a breeze with no hand guards and the auto corrode stock electric connectors left open to the elements, all my protective flaps removed so it becomes a real tw@t to clean the salt and shit off, the original forks fitted & stock rear spring refitted as I really did like the bottoming with luggage.

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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #29 on: January 19, 2017, 14:39:15 »
I only popped in to see what was going on! these people should be encouraged not only was it fun,it woke everyone up. I even put down the paper down. My bike is as the day it left Suzuki. Then I put the Higgspeeds on  :lala: I really am going to buy a strom one day and knowing all wiring issues is invaluable.
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #30 on: January 19, 2017, 17:09:03 »
Top post Ridaz. Who wrote it for you? lol lol lol

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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #31 on: January 19, 2017, 17:42:08 »
Dammit!! He's gone before I could show him mine!






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Offline Ali p.

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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #32 on: January 19, 2017, 18:42:52 »
Ha ha to that
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #33 on: January 19, 2017, 20:33:20 »
Just needs painting white now Rusty  lol lol
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #34 on: January 19, 2017, 20:59:57 »
True. No beak, either.
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #35 on: January 19, 2017, 21:29:29 »
He got me defending the V-Strom's virtues... whilst sitting on my 'onda perch.
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #36 on: January 21, 2017, 11:27:23 »
Quote from: listermint on January 19, 2017, 00:49:41
I like messing with my bike because I have the time and it gets the mind away from the stresses of life.  OP you must live in bliss I assume.... 

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 :thumb: The honest answer

Buying yourself little presents makes you feel good. The bike works fine as is and some mods may make it marginally better, but mostly shopping is warmer, easier and gives instant gratification. Society often frowns on this, so the "Glow in the dark pipes save lives" excuses come into play. Why bother, if you fancy a laser cut thing to replace the plastic whatsit and can afford it, get one and enjoy the chemical rush your body will congratulate you with.


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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #37 on: January 21, 2017, 13:43:17 »
I think that tychris523 was just spoiling for an argument, and has now disappeared.

To each their own - I like improving my bike with additions that make it slightly better.  Just bought a touring screen as at my height, I was getting buffeted at 70mph.  Doesn't mean I bought the wrong bike in the first place!

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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #38 on: January 21, 2017, 14:29:22 »
 :icon_exclaim:

Some people - To each their own ( Beer obviously )

Love the custom rusty  :thumb:
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Re: is there anything good about these bikes?????
« Reply #39 on: January 21, 2017, 15:15:25 »
( 'snot mine really, just googled for it. )
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