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Just introducing "Rhoda the Roadie"

Started by nickjtc, July 24, 2015, 05:38:07 AM

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nickjtc

July 24, 2015, 05:38:07 AM Last Edit: September 08, 2015, 01:46:59 AM by nickjtc
Picked up the new-to-me 2008 last evening. The genetic background from my 96 Steamer is definitely there: lovely sound, beautiful gearbox, lots of usable power etc.

(http://s51.photobucket.com/user/nickjtc/media/Rhoda%20the%20Roadie%2023%20July%202008%201.jpg.html)

(http://s51.photobucket.com/user/nickjtc/media/Rhoda%20the%20Roadie%2023%20July%202008%202.jpg.html)

BUT this iteration feels a lot lighter than it is and, of course, with the 17" wheels at both ends it is eminently flickable.
"That which does not kill us reminds us to wear motorcycle specific clothing!"

Sin_Tiger

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July 24, 2015, 10:55:16 AM
Congratulations, I hope you'll really enjoy it, just watch your speed, it can be very deceptive until you get used to it.
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

JayDub

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July 24, 2015, 01:32:52 PM
 Tidy  :nod  - Nice bike mister!

nickjtc

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July 24, 2015, 03:58:35 PM Last Edit: December 08, 2015, 05:20:49 AM by nickjtc
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on July 24, 2015, 10:55:16 AM
Congratulations, I hope you'll really enjoy it, just watch your speed, it can be very deceptive until you get used to it.

Thanks. I noticed that the first time I rode on the way home. The Steamer was 'fast' by my standards, but more deliberate in getting there; this one is deceptive and what seems like a leisurely take-off ends up at 100+kph very quickly!

I notice you had some posts in the Roadie section some time ago.... did you have one?
"That which does not kill us reminds us to wear motorcycle specific clothing!"

nickjtc

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July 24, 2015, 04:00:34 PM
Quote from: JayDub on July 24, 2015, 01:32:52 PM
Tidy  :nod  - Nice bike mister!

Thank you. It's growing on me. First I have to make it 'mine' by doing some little tweaks and farkling. Not going to go nuts though since both the bike and I are in the twilight of our years.
"That which does not kill us reminds us to wear motorcycle specific clothing!"

Sin_Tiger

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July 24, 2015, 07:23:10 PM
Ah you've experienced that already then :icon_eek: its when you arrive at a familiar corner and you think "hang on somethings not right here" and you look at the speedo  :icon_redface:

Yup, a few pics in the gallery. Main and really the only reason I traded it was for the Trophy was that my pillion didn't like her head sticking above mine and wanted a top box to rest against.
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

Bixxer Bob

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July 24, 2015, 10:02:20 PM
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on July 24, 2015, 07:23:10 PM
its when you arrive at a familiar corner and you think "hang on somethings not right here" and you look at the speedo  :icon_redface


Yup,  try doing that on a Blackbird.....  :bug_eye
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Sin_Tiger

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July 24, 2015, 10:19:16 PM
Quote from: Bixxer Bob on July 24, 2015, 10:02:20 PM

Yup,  try doing that on a Blackbird.....  :bug_eye

I hope the brakes are as good as the Roadie, and they do corner far better than they have a right to.
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint
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