Motolorax
02-01-09, 07:43 AM
Hi All,
A quick intro from me as suggested by Phil24-7. Basically I'm here to be rescued from a dirty little fettish I have for old BMW boxers. But first some context: I'm Welsh, from Pontypool (the Tatooine of earth- check Taff Wars out on YT if you're intreagued), but give or take a decade of planet wandering I settled in NZ in 2001, were I quickly realized I was in motorbike heaven. Having spent a few years hooning around swales on an AR125 and other assorted horrors as a teen I knew I had to return to biking so quickly found myself with 87 CBX750 Bol D'Or, which I wobbled around the south island on for a few years, visiting lots of rallies, BBQs and other Antipodean delights including eventually: track days!!!
So obviously things had to change. I moved to a new house in 2006 which had amongst other assets, a powered garage door and a side room perfect for a bike! So with some savings burning a hole in my pocket I bought a 2002 red VTR firestorm complete with seat hump, dreadful fuel economy and crappy front end. Instantly loved the twin power which hid my riding inadequacies beautifully. Desperately chased my friends around Otago for a year or two and terrified myself at quite a few track days until I fell in love with a mint 1999 red, black and white R1. I can't even begin to explain how much I miss this bike and how it's sublime power and handling characteristics kept me safe at some fairly terminal speeds. It couldn't be ridden without a big grin. I was in my own personal Nirvanah, police free, long sweeping roads, annual comp insurance for about 60GBP, surfing before work, job of my dreams, lots of time in the hills, great mates and lots of great stuff to keep me busy and lots of Kendo, another passion of mine.
However I'm cursed and blessed with an obsession for shaking things up. For various reasons I decided to return to UK for a year or so a few months back so sold my house and all my possessions and took a job in London for a year. On arrival I quickly remembered why I left in 2001 but had a few missions to complete before returning to the south. But I needed transport, and this is were the boxer fettish raises its head. I've always had a thing about them, a bit like otherwise unattractive middleaged women with amazing sexual confidence I was intreagued, that's allowed! So I've found myself looking at old 100rs on ebay etc. for the past few months but they keep selling for silly money, sv650s money! I know an old boxer is nothing but a bad idea in all respects except for my slight obsession with Rommel (I'm not a Fascist btw, but then neither was Rommel for the record) I've had a wee squirt on an SV many yrs back and remember being suprized by the handling and underwhelmed by the power, and pleased by the slightly (hope I'm not offending anyone) ugly form and function design. Perfect for the traffic and camera clogged Blighty roads. And hopefully swift and economical enough to see me on a few European excursions (have Morocco and Norway in my sights for 09) and maybe even a trackday or two. I've spotted one in London for 1800odd pounds with 26k on it and then on looking here there are a few more for sale for fairly reasonable sums but I plan to keep costs down so will probably go for an oldie - especially as they seem good for 40k,unless this forum knows otherwise.
I like frogs and lizards, curry and farty old real ale, being a militant tree hugger and a total hypocrit. Currently flatting in Sandy Bedford when I'm not on a train to london (hopefully soon to be an SV).
So that's me minus lots of stuff. Anybody fancying a ride out in the Bedford or SWales areas drop me a line, I'm always up for a curry and come the summer, a bit of racing. Also have dreams of getting over to the TT if I can manage it. And any cheap SV650s in the Bedford region, drop me a line.
cheers!
A quick intro from me as suggested by Phil24-7. Basically I'm here to be rescued from a dirty little fettish I have for old BMW boxers. But first some context: I'm Welsh, from Pontypool (the Tatooine of earth- check Taff Wars out on YT if you're intreagued), but give or take a decade of planet wandering I settled in NZ in 2001, were I quickly realized I was in motorbike heaven. Having spent a few years hooning around swales on an AR125 and other assorted horrors as a teen I knew I had to return to biking so quickly found myself with 87 CBX750 Bol D'Or, which I wobbled around the south island on for a few years, visiting lots of rallies, BBQs and other Antipodean delights including eventually: track days!!!
So obviously things had to change. I moved to a new house in 2006 which had amongst other assets, a powered garage door and a side room perfect for a bike! So with some savings burning a hole in my pocket I bought a 2002 red VTR firestorm complete with seat hump, dreadful fuel economy and crappy front end. Instantly loved the twin power which hid my riding inadequacies beautifully. Desperately chased my friends around Otago for a year or two and terrified myself at quite a few track days until I fell in love with a mint 1999 red, black and white R1. I can't even begin to explain how much I miss this bike and how it's sublime power and handling characteristics kept me safe at some fairly terminal speeds. It couldn't be ridden without a big grin. I was in my own personal Nirvanah, police free, long sweeping roads, annual comp insurance for about 60GBP, surfing before work, job of my dreams, lots of time in the hills, great mates and lots of great stuff to keep me busy and lots of Kendo, another passion of mine.
However I'm cursed and blessed with an obsession for shaking things up. For various reasons I decided to return to UK for a year or so a few months back so sold my house and all my possessions and took a job in London for a year. On arrival I quickly remembered why I left in 2001 but had a few missions to complete before returning to the south. But I needed transport, and this is were the boxer fettish raises its head. I've always had a thing about them, a bit like otherwise unattractive middleaged women with amazing sexual confidence I was intreagued, that's allowed! So I've found myself looking at old 100rs on ebay etc. for the past few months but they keep selling for silly money, sv650s money! I know an old boxer is nothing but a bad idea in all respects except for my slight obsession with Rommel (I'm not a Fascist btw, but then neither was Rommel for the record) I've had a wee squirt on an SV many yrs back and remember being suprized by the handling and underwhelmed by the power, and pleased by the slightly (hope I'm not offending anyone) ugly form and function design. Perfect for the traffic and camera clogged Blighty roads. And hopefully swift and economical enough to see me on a few European excursions (have Morocco and Norway in my sights for 09) and maybe even a trackday or two. I've spotted one in London for 1800odd pounds with 26k on it and then on looking here there are a few more for sale for fairly reasonable sums but I plan to keep costs down so will probably go for an oldie - especially as they seem good for 40k,unless this forum knows otherwise.
I like frogs and lizards, curry and farty old real ale, being a militant tree hugger and a total hypocrit. Currently flatting in Sandy Bedford when I'm not on a train to london (hopefully soon to be an SV).
So that's me minus lots of stuff. Anybody fancying a ride out in the Bedford or SWales areas drop me a line, I'm always up for a curry and come the summer, a bit of racing. Also have dreams of getting over to the TT if I can manage it. And any cheap SV650s in the Bedford region, drop me a line.
cheers!