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Wolfhound Posts: 468 Joined: June 2008 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 09 2008,21:02    Quote (huwp @ Aug. 09 2008,14:24) Too many wheels - I find two is plenty. BMW R1200GS Adventure. BTW, I have luggage envy.  BMW has it down to a fine art. -------------- I've found my personality to be an effective form of birth control.

digitus impudicus Posts: 62 Joined: Feb. 2008 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 09 2008,21:10    In response to Jeffox's DUKW: It has more cover for rainy fishing days. For further reading:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_tracked_armoured_vehicle

jeffox Posts: 671 Joined: Oct. 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 09 2008,22:08    Ya ya I hear ya there!  Not to mention the 20 mm cannon for those really, really big ones!! :)    :)     :)     :)

digitus impudicus Posts: 62 Joined: Feb. 2008 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 09 2008,23:21    Yeah, the 20MM is just in case a Megalodon shows up.  I am not sure that the cannon can depress low enough though...

stevestory Posts: 13407 Joined: Oct. 2005 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 10 2008,01:07    Quote (carlsonjok @ Aug. 09 2008,15:00) Quote (stevestory @ Aug. 09 2008,13:28) But I hear Portland has an excellent pub trans system. You planning on spending all your time in pubs? Oh, it's Steve. Nevermind. Asked and answered. I spend very little time in pubs these day. Sure, earlier I stopped by Tyler's for a pint of Highland Gaelic Ale. But I'm not paying $6 for a shot of whiskey there when I can go to the ABC store and get 15 shots for $20. Now since this is the cars thread I'm going to peace out. Any further booze discussion is for the Libations thread. PS Arden: BFE stands for Butt F*&%, Egypt, just meaning an address out in the middle of nowhere.

huwp Posts: 172 Joined: Aug. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 10 2008,01:36    Quote (Wolfhound @ Aug. 09 2008,21:01) Here's mine, before the color-coordinated Second Look tank and seat skins were installed. Yamaha R6. The R6 is a great bike and goes like stink; I love seeing one being well ridden.  At 6'3" I'm a bit tall for a sports bike and I'm not sure I'd be comfortable crunching miles across Europe on one either!  Besides, except when touring I generally prefer the sort of roads where the Adventure's torque comes into its own. Edited because I finally worked out how to post a picture - woohoo!

Wolfhound Posts: 468 Joined: June 2008 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 10 2008,08:00    Quote (huwp @ Aug. 10 2008,01:36) The R6 is a great bike and goes like stink; I love seeing one being well ridden.  At 6'3" I'm a bit tall for a sports bike and I'm not sure I'd be comfortable crunching miles across Europe on one either!  Besides, except when touring I generally prefer the sort of roads where the Adventure's torque comes into its own. I had an ex who was 6'4" and he had an old BMW K series that fit him well.  Seeing him riding his Ninja 250 was like watching a circus clown peddling around the ring on one of those teeny-weeny mini bicycles: good for a chuckle. I'm 5'10" and 140 pounds so I find the R6 to be just about perfect for my size/weight. Comfy riding position.  Also, I can throw it around the corners and if we start to tip, it's light enough for me stop its fall. My previous bike was a YZF600 and it was a heavy beast.  Bike before that was a 1992 Yamaha Seca II.  Bike before THAT (first bike) was a 1978 CB750A Hondamatic.  Bit of a rarity, that. I'd rather have your bike for long trips, too.   :) -------------- I've found my personality to be an effective form of birth control.

huwp Posts: 172 Joined: Aug. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 10 2008,11:25    My daughter now has an F650GS but before that she had a hooligan DT125 to learn on.  Whenever I had a go on it I felt like a teddy bear sitting on a roller skate! I've ridden GSs for the past 13 years of so, going from the 1100 to the 1150, 1200 and now the Adventure.  It IS heavy but that suits me. I've ridden through the Alps to Italy a couple of times and have been as far as a corner of Poland via Prague.  The most miles I've done in a day was just shy of 800 - wouldn't fancy that on an R6!!! A couple of my friends ride R6s - they do look fun.  Mind you almost all bikes are fun, with the possible exception of the Virago <shudder>.

JohnW Posts: 3217 Joined: Aug. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Aug. 11 2008,11:58    Quote (dheddle @ Aug. 09 2008,06:20) Anyone want to share the worst car they ever owned? Well, my car ownership has been pretty boring (two Civics, then a Prius).  But my dad owned an Austin A35 van.  Then a Ford Anglia.  Then a Vauxhall Viva.   I rode my bike a lot. -------------- Math is just a language of reality. Its a waste of time to know it. - Robert Byers There isn't any probability that the letter d is in the word "mathematics"...  The correct answer would be "not even 0" - JoeG

Richardthughes Posts: 11178 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,12:21    Road Trip? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring -------------- "Richardthughes, you magnificent bastard, I stand in awe of you..." : Arden Chatfield "You magnificent bastard! " : Louis "ATBC poster child", "I have to agree with Rich.." : DaveTard "I bow to your superior skills" : deadman_932 "...it was Richardthughes making me lie in bed.." : Kristine

J-Dog Posts: 4402 Joined: Dec. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,12:40    Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,12:21) Road Trip? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring Do we send the bill for booking the ATBC Tour Jet and Bus to you, Wes, or Steve?  And we are staying only in 5-star hotels or are there also some 4-star hotels we will have to put up with? -------------- Come on Tough Guy, do the little dance of ID impotence you do so well. - Louis to Joe G 2/10 Gullibility is not a virtue - Quidam on Dembski's belief in the Bible Code Faith Healers & ID 7/08 UD is an Unnatural Douchemagnet. - richardthughes 7/11

Richardthughes Posts: 11178 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,12:51    Quote (J-Dog @ Sep. 03 2008,12:40) Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,12:21) Road Trip? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring Do we send the bill for booking the ATBC Tour Jet and Bus to you, Wes, or Steve?  And we are staying only in 5-star hotels or are there also some 4-star hotels we will have to put up with? Heddle would have to come also as he's a petrol head. -------------- "Richardthughes, you magnificent bastard, I stand in awe of you..." : Arden Chatfield "You magnificent bastard! " : Louis "ATBC poster child", "I have to agree with Rich.." : DaveTard "I bow to your superior skills" : deadman_932 "...it was Richardthughes making me lie in bed.." : Kristine

carlsonjok Posts: 3326 Joined: May 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,13:15    Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,12:21) Road Trip? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring Sounds like fun! I even have my own race car that I would love to try out on the course. -------------- It's natural to be curious about our world, but the scientific method is just one theory about how to best understand it.  We live in a democracy, which means we should treat every theory equally. - Steven Colbert, I Am America (and So Can You!)

dheddle Posts: 545 Joined: Sep. 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,13:27    Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,12:21) Road Trip? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring I'm so there! Do they allow real cars on the track, or only gender challenged euro-toys? -------------- Mysticism is a rational enterprise. Religion is not. The mystic has recognized something about the nature of consciousness prior to thought, and this recognition is susceptible to rational discussion. The mystic has reason for what he believes, and these reasons are empirical. --Sam Harris

Richardthughes Posts: 11178 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,13:35    Quote (dheddle @ Sep. 03 2008,13:27) Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,12:21) Road Trip? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring I'm so there! Do they allow real cars on the track, or only gender challenged euro-toys? It's whatever you want, Dave. No speed limit, insurance can be a bit sticky. I'd probably rent one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution can't wait to see you wipe out when you encounter the fabled right hand turn.* *getting from A to B only using left hand turns would be a cool optimization problem. -------------- "Richardthughes, you magnificent bastard, I stand in awe of you..." : Arden Chatfield "You magnificent bastard! " : Louis "ATBC poster child", "I have to agree with Rich.." : DaveTard "I bow to your superior skills" : deadman_932 "...it was Richardthughes making me lie in bed.." : Kristine

dheddle Posts: 545 Joined: Sep. 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,13:55    Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,13:35) Quote (dheddle @ Sep. 03 2008,13:27)   Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,12:21) Road Trip? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring I'm so there! Do they allow real cars on the track, or only gender challenged euro-toys? It's whatever you want, Dave. No speed limit, insurance can be a bit sticky. I'd probably rent one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution can't wait to see you wipe out when you encounter the fabled right hand turn.* *getting from A to B only using left hand turns would be a cool optimization problem. Oh, I'll just bring a humble, stock, Chevy Impala. (Did you say right turn?) -------------- Mysticism is a rational enterprise. Religion is not. The mystic has recognized something about the nature of consciousness prior to thought, and this recognition is susceptible to rational discussion. The mystic has reason for what he believes, and these reasons are empirical. --Sam Harris

carlsonjok Posts: 3326 Joined: May 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,14:01    Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,13:35) can't wait to see you wipe out when you encounter the fabled right hand turn.* Ah, but don't forget, you need to turn right to go left. Quote *getting from A to B only using left hand turns would be a cool optimization problem. Too bad we don't have anybody with an operations research background around here.   -------------- It's natural to be curious about our world, but the scientific method is just one theory about how to best understand it.  We live in a democracy, which means we should treat every theory equally. - Steven Colbert, I Am America (and So Can You!)

Richardthughes Posts: 11178 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,14:01    ah the understated elegance of the South. -------------- "Richardthughes, you magnificent bastard, I stand in awe of you..." : Arden Chatfield "You magnificent bastard! " : Louis "ATBC poster child", "I have to agree with Rich.." : DaveTard "I bow to your superior skills" : deadman_932 "...it was Richardthughes making me lie in bed.." : Kristine

1of63 Posts: 126 Joined: Dec. 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,14:24    Quote (jeffox @ Aug. 08 2008,23:03) I didn't get to the IWM in London.  I understand the guns are off of the U.S.S. Texas.  I did get to see H.M.S. Belfast up at Thames Pool.  Very nice, imo. USS Texas!  Do me a favour!  They're British 15 in. naval guns, one from the WWI Revenge-class battleship HMS Ramillies, the other from the Revenge-class battleship HMS Resolution, later from the monitor HMS Roberts Hands up all those who know what a monitor is - apart from being the thing you look at when you're typing your reply to this. -------------- I set expectations at zero, and FL limbos right under them. - Tracy P. Hamilton

Richardthughes Posts: 11178 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,14:29    Quote (carlsonjok @ Sep. 03 2008,14:01) Too bad we don't have anybody with an operations research background around here.   You're right! I should cross-post on UD... -------------- "Richardthughes, you magnificent bastard, I stand in awe of you..." : Arden Chatfield "You magnificent bastard! " : Louis "ATBC poster child", "I have to agree with Rich.." : DaveTard "I bow to your superior skills" : deadman_932 "...it was Richardthughes making me lie in bed.." : Kristine

carlsonjok Posts: 3326 Joined: May 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,14:32    Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,14:29) Quote (carlsonjok @ Sep. 03 2008,14:01) Too bad we don't have anybody with an operations research background around here.   ;) You're right! I should cross-post on UD... Those guys would only be of help if you wanted to solve the problem of getting from point A to point B by making wrong turns. -------------- It's natural to be curious about our world, but the scientific method is just one theory about how to best understand it.  We live in a democracy, which means we should treat every theory equally. - Steven Colbert, I Am America (and So Can You!)

1of63 Posts: 126 Joined: Dec. 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,14:33    Quote (jeffox @ Aug. 09 2008,14:16) My dream vehicle is U.S.-made.  I wonder if you Brits have anything to compare?  :)  Anyways: Lessee, a coupla extra gas tanks, livewell, two Minnkotas, (one fore, one aft) heavy-duty anchor, rod-holders, recess for keg, and built-in cooler and I'd be all set to catch some really big northerns!!  or walleyes.   QUAAAAAACCCCKKKK!! :) I'll see you one DUKW and raise you one Alvis Stalwart: -------------- I set expectations at zero, and FL limbos right under them. - Tracy P. Hamilton

Richardthughes Posts: 11178 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,14:35    Quote (carlsonjok @ Sep. 03 2008,14:32) Quote (Richardthughes @ Sep. 03 2008,14:29) Quote (carlsonjok @ Sep. 03 2008,14:01) Too bad we don't have anybody with an operations research background around here.   You're right! I should cross-post on UD... Those guys would only be of help if you wanted to solve the problem of getting from point A to point B by making wrong turns. Directional Entropy... -------------- "Richardthughes, you magnificent bastard, I stand in awe of you..." : Arden Chatfield "You magnificent bastard! " : Louis "ATBC poster child", "I have to agree with Rich.." : DaveTard "I bow to your superior skills" : deadman_932 "...it was Richardthughes making me lie in bed.." : Kristine

Arden Chatfield Posts: 6657 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,19:49    Quote (1of63 @ Sep. 03 2008,12:24)   Quote (jeffox @ Aug. 08 2008,23:03) I didn't get to the IWM in London.  I understand the guns are off of the U.S.S. Texas.  I did get to see H.M.S. Belfast up at Thames Pool.  Very nice, imo. USS Texas!  Do me a favour!   I might do you a favor, but there's no fucking way I'm going to do you a favour.   Quote Hands up all those who know what a monitor is - apart from being the thing you look at when you're typing your reply to this. This bad boy, right? -------------- "Rich is just mad because he thought all titties had fur on them until last week when a shorn transvestite ruined his childhood dreams by jumping out of a spider man cake and man boobing him in the face lips." - Erasmus

1of63 Posts: 126 Joined: Dec. 2007 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 03 2008,21:38    Quote I might do you a favor, but there's no fucking way I'm going to do you a favour.  :angry: Wouldn't want one from a septic, anyway!  :angry:   Quote This bad boy, right? That's one but I actually meant this bad boy -------------- I set expectations at zero, and FL limbos right under them. - Tracy P. Hamilton

Louis Posts: 6436 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 04 2008,06:01    I'd tell you all to just get it over with and post up pictures of your dicks.....but then Arden would get all excited, Ras would have to go for a lie down, etc etc yadda yadda yadda. Anyway, Nurburgring eh? Sounds like a laugh. But don't we all have to overcome our Fear Of Clowns ™ to attend? Louis -------------- Bye.

Arden Chatfield Posts: 6657 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 04 2008,09:45    Quote (Louis @ Sep. 04 2008,04:01) I'd tell you all to just get it over with and post up pictures of your dicks.....but then Arden would get all excited, Ras would have to go for a lie down, etc etc yadda yadda yadda. You could participate too, Louis. Photomicroscopy has made great advances lately. -------------- "Rich is just mad because he thought all titties had fur on them until last week when a shorn transvestite ruined his childhood dreams by jumping out of a spider man cake and man boobing him in the face lips." - Erasmus

Louis Posts: 6436 Joined: Jan. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 04 2008,10:50    Quote (Arden Chatfield @ Sep. 04 2008,15:45) Quote (Louis @ Sep. 04 2008,04:01) I'd tell you all to just get it over with and post up pictures of your dicks.....but then Arden would get all excited, Ras would have to go for a lie down, etc etc yadda yadda yadda. You could participate too, Louis. astronomical teloscopy has made great advances lately. Fixed it for you. Louis -------------- Bye.

JohnW Posts: 3217 Joined: Aug. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 04 2008,11:16    Quote (Louis @ Sep. 04 2008,08:50) Quote (Arden Chatfield @ Sep. 04 2008,15:45) Quote (Louis @ Sep. 04 2008,04:01) I'd tell you all to just get it over with and post up pictures of your dicks.....but then Arden would get all excited, Ras would have to go for a lie down, etc etc yadda yadda yadda. You could participate too, Louis. astronomical teloscopy has made great advances lately. Fixed it for you. Louis Give us a break, Louis.  Arden's mother can't have thrown it that far after she cut it off. -------------- Math is just a language of reality. Its a waste of time to know it. - Robert Byers There isn't any probability that the letter d is in the word "mathematics"...  The correct answer would be "not even 0" - JoeG

huwp Posts: 172 Joined: Aug. 2006 (Permalink) Posted: Sep. 04 2008,12:00    The 'ring is seriously scary and no matter how fast you think you are, you may well find yourself being overtaken by a complete nutter in a Smart car or even a Ford Transit Van.  Allegedly.  If you're planning a trip there it's really important to check whether the 'ring is open on the days you want to use it - as I learned. A lot of bike groups (mine is London Advanced Motorcyclists) organize annual trips there.  There are loads of really great places to stay around there; we've normally stayed in Cochem which is on the Mosel.  Some of the roads around there are as much fun as the 'ring itself.

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