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Title: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Big T on August 29, 2008, 01:32:56 AM
Well after 2 months of being tucked up in the corner of the garage the Monster was back on the road today. A couple of hours on the trickle charger and the baby fired up on the first touch of the starter.

A quick "slow" ride up and down McCarr Creek road and man it felt good.... Just need to get back into the swing of things but just like riding a bike really.....  ;D

Off to the old Pacific Highway tomorrow morning at 8:00ish before I hit Mecca's at 11:00ish......

Ain't life grand on a Monster.....  [moto]   [thumbsup]


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: bazz20 on August 29, 2008, 01:37:08 AM
yep when life gets shitty just go for a blast it will soon put that smile back on the dial  [moto]


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: tricolore on August 29, 2008, 01:41:32 AM
Hey Big T I was thinking of going for a quick blat in the morning, meet you at Berowra 8.00ish?


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Spider on August 29, 2008, 01:44:25 AM
yeah, I reckon the main advantage to the full face helmet is it stops people seeing that I'm grinning like a Cheshire cat!

I usually feel a bit empty after a ride - it's probably the endorphins subsiding.


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Big T on August 29, 2008, 01:49:51 AM
Hey Big T I was thinking of going for a quick blat in the morning, meet you at Berowra 8.00ish?

Yep 8ish at Berowra it is Tricolore....

Just PMed you my mobile number....


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Big T on August 29, 2008, 01:51:01 AM
yeah, I reckon the main advantage to the full face helmet is it stops people seeing that I'm grinning like a Cheshire cat!

I usually feel a bit empty after a ride - it's probably the endorphins subsiding.

+1 Trillion....  ;D


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Spider on August 29, 2008, 03:09:44 AM
I remember this time when I started riding that I blipped the throttle to downshift heading into a shopping strip and the engine revs set off a car alarm!

I was so frickin happy I cried.

It was pure child like joy! Yip-frickin-ee!

it was almost my most immature moment this year!...I told no one!


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: tricolore on August 29, 2008, 03:29:01 AM
I remember this time when I started riding that I blipped the throttle to downshift heading into a shopping strip and the engine revs set off a car alarm!

I was so frickin happy I cried.

It was pure child like joy! Yip-frickin-ee!

it was almost my most immature moment this year!...I told no one!

Easy there Spider. People might talk....

Yep 8ish at Berowra it is Tricolore....

Just PMed you my mobile number....

 [moto] [coffee] [moto]


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: ellingly on August 29, 2008, 03:40:40 AM
Well after 2 months of being tucked up in the corner of the garage the Monster was back on the road today. A couple of hours on the trickle charger and the baby fired up on the first touch of the starter.

A quick "slow" ride up and down McCarr Creek road and man it felt good.... Just need to get back into the swing of things but just like riding a bike really.....  ;D

Off to the old Pacific Highway tomorrow morning at 8:00ish before I hit Mecca's at 11:00ish......

Ain't life grand on a Monster.....  [moto]   [thumbsup]
Mine didn't even need the trickle charger. I hadn't ridden it for 2 months, got back from Oslo, and in the cool Canberra morning it started after 5 seconds of cranking. Awwww yeah!


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Betty on August 29, 2008, 11:28:52 PM
Big T, Tricolore & Andy thanks for the little ride today - hope you all got home OK.

.... and sorry for slowing you down, geez you put some distance on me leaving the viewing platform.

Jukie is back home now, just waiting on a couple of things to arrive in the post (and a bit of polishing still to come).


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: stopintime on August 29, 2008, 11:57:01 PM
Mine didn't even need the trickle charger. I hadn't ridden it for 2 months, got back from Oslo, and in the cool Canberra morning it started after 5 seconds of cranking. Awwww yeah!

I knew you couldn't wait - my bike  ??? and the friendly womenfolk of Norway  :P must have triggered your right hand itch  [evil] ;) ;D


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Big T on August 30, 2008, 12:47:34 AM
Big T, Tricolore & Andy thanks for the little ride today - hope you all got home OK.
.... and sorry for slowing you down, geez you put some distance on me leaving the viewing platform.
Jukie is back home now, just waiting on a couple of things to arrive in the post (and a bit of polishing still to come).

Great little ride today you all....... Finished with a great Chai at Mecca's and a catchup....  [coffee]

A bit rusty on the Monster but it is all coming back....  More rides required....... [moto]


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Jukie on August 30, 2008, 01:09:35 AM
yes more ride so you can all see my rudie nudie jukie


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: tricolore on August 30, 2008, 01:58:20 AM
Thanks for the company today. Good fun as always.
I have to say I am blown away by the performance increase with the pipes, I really have to spend some time on the bike learning its behaviour again. Power wheelies are plentiful.  [evil]. Acouple of blasts up the closed section really got the pulse racing... ;D


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Big T on August 30, 2008, 03:00:41 AM
yes more ride so you can all see my rudie nudie jukie

I am beside myself in anticipation of seeing your "rudie nudie jukie" Jukie......  [popcorn]

Please please ride with me so I can experience this very special feeling deep in the recesses of my con rod.....  [cheeky]  [cheeky]


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Jukie on August 30, 2008, 03:06:12 AM
any time with you trev, you are my favourite


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Big T on August 30, 2008, 03:26:22 AM
any time with you trev, you are my favourite


Sssshhhhhh don't tell Super.......  He is the jealous type.....  [evil]


Title: Re: Ain't life grand on a Monster.......
Post by: Jukie on August 30, 2008, 01:05:02 PM
we will keep this to ourself trevie :-*


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