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Top-shaggy
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 Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:51 pm Post subject: Been out on the stroker yet in 2012? |
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Well it's that time of year that all my smokers need M.O.T's and the weather is teasing me into a false sense of security... Been out locally on three of my bikes over the last couple of weeks and it was great!
Crisp dry sunny days and ride outs to favorite biker friendly venues are
almost upon us... I can smell the bacon rolls and cups of tea now just thinking about it!
I'm almost feeling pressure to get out on the bikes like a magnet draws to steel. Gotta go, get out !
Soooooo how's everyone else? Have you been using your stroker through the winter (Brrrrrr I'm a wuss). Have you taken the bike out of it's warm garage yet? Or when does the season start for you?
Go on, make me feel better.
I can't be the only daft bugg'r who's braving the cold
 
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Bitacticus
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:55 am Post subject: |
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Yes been using my X7 during the winter
Enjoyed it everytime i went out on it
Will bring the other ones back to live the coming weeks
would like to use/feel the T--GT--RG--RGV again.........  |
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yanw
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Well I've been out on the Mistress (the only 17yo my wife will let me thrash around on) twice this year and as work owe me three hours TOIL for yesterday I may bunk off at noon and go out again today.
It has been a little parky but I have a two piece armored fabric suit which is good for the cold and rain (KMX only) but does stop me going on track days (which may be a sensible thing).
Must crack on with work, need to be gone by noon  |
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arlurt
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:28 am Post subject: |
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I've had a few ride outs, photos on here to prove it, and I've been out with Tim as well. He's been getting MoT's done and trying to get his bikes in order for work this year.
As you guys have said, it's been a little chilly at times, but very pleasant ride-able weather.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't been out on a proper stroker in nearly 3 years! I don't count my yz250 as a stroker cos it just beats me to pieces each time I ride it! My rg500 has been a lot longer in the making than I could have ever guessed, but finally I can see a light! I have only the body work left to get painted and fitted then it's off to the mot station! This message goes out to anyone else who has an ongoing project that they're just so desperate to ride/drive! I know just how you feel! And to anyone who has a road going stroker..... Well I am just so damn jealous of you!
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emzedder
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Keep riding all yaer ... the MZ needed tyres (fitted 2 weeks back, soft Conti sports) but taken son's LC for a towsing since autumn to keep it rolling, had good dry conditions this winter but a tad cold!
Not of interest here probably ... but I use my '53 BSA M21 over winter months. I see no boundaries regarding type of machine other than ultra modern stuff which I find mundane to the extreme regardless of their power and performance.
Nothing like having to work for it ... what small strokers are all about in my view.
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fredjee
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Took the '' Yella Fella '' out today but traffic was shocking and local petrol stations were totally jammed ? Are we running out ? Gave up after
20mins and came home ..... Plenty more summer days to ride
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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Your right fredjee seemed really busy At the fuel stations today.
I also went a quick ride out and was told by CMC at Clay Cross they are arranging a two stroke weekend in a couple of months time. Date tbc.
Maybe see you there ! 
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| Top-shaggy wrote: |
| fredjee wrote: |
| ...Plenty more summer days to ride |
Your right fredjee seemed really busy At the fuel stations today.
I also went a quick ride out and was told by CMC at Clay Cross they are arranging a two stroke weekend in a couple of months time. Date tbc.
Maybe see you there ! |
Will I have to return last years best yamaha trophy 
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Will I have to return last years best yamaha trophy |
LOL !
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Went to last round of Mablethorpe Sand Racing today.
It was a lovely and warm ride on the way there and back - but absolutely freezing sat on the foggy sea shore.
Hats off to the dirt bikers thrashing around the wet boggy sandy beach - it looked terrific fun giving the Strokers some welly
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Took the GT185 out yesterday.
Great little bike
enjoyed it very much
off to work on the X7 now |
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Took the GT185 out yesterday.
Great little bike |
I know a Plumber who has a Li'l 1970's GT125 two stroke twin in his garage - it's totally standard and immaculate. He's had it for years and is only talking about selling due to retirement. Every nut and bolt looks new and is Suzuki OE.
Not a bike ive ever considered - but -
Any idea what it's worth anyone ? 
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Took all 3 Gags out end of Feb, to get 'em MOT'd. Went out for a longer ride on the TZR back then too. The SDR's been out on a short run since and I got the GSX-R MOT'd yesterday too. (Oh, and our old Mini's been dug out of winter storage and is all legal again now.)
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Had a good day today. Took the Green AR to CX Kawasaki to have a look see round the new shop. Then as it was sooooo nice an sunny I couldn't resist taking the KMX200 out for a bit of Green lane'n in the afternoo.
Great fun it was too !
Why don't hills look big in a photo? I'm no trail king but even so I was proper pleased with myself for getting up this slope on the KMX.
Shown it the missus and she just said...
yeah yeah your a bloke and at your age...
Your easily pleased 
Still a great day - love my li'l smokers
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