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Title: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: FatguyRacer on October 23, 2008, 09:20:55 AM
Very funny stuff.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article4963194.ece (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/jeremy_clarkson/article4963194.ece)
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: erkishhorde on October 23, 2008, 09:46:05 AM
 [laugh] [clap]

It's funny how he notes everything leading to your death.
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: mitt on October 23, 2008, 09:54:45 AM
"I also liked the idea of a Vespa because most bikes are Japanese. This means they
are extremely reliable so you cannot avoid a fatal crash by simply breaking down.
This is entirely possible on a Vespa because it is made in Italy. "

[wine]  [laugh]

mitt
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: Jarvicious on October 23, 2008, 09:55:48 AM
If you attempt to mount your motorbike....you will be killed.
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: Oldfisti on October 23, 2008, 10:19:44 AM
"i therefore hated my experience of motorcycling and would not recommend it to anyone."    [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: FatguyRacer on October 23, 2008, 11:50:01 AM
I read his review column religiously. They are hilarious enough on their own, but they are even funnier if you read them with his narration playing in your brain. If you watch enough Top Gear, that's not a stretch and kinda happens automatically.

The review for the Chrysler LeBaron convertible is priceless.
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: teddy037.2 on October 23, 2008, 02:07:48 PM
 [laugh]

my BRC course instructor was a Dave!!!
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: sooperdooper on October 23, 2008, 03:26:48 PM
Had to dig for it but here is the RSS link for Clarkson's column if anyone is interested.

http://timesonline.co.uk/tol/feeds/jeremyclarkson/rss.xml (http://timesonline.co.uk/tol/feeds/jeremyclarkson/rss.xml)
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: r_ciao on October 23, 2008, 03:27:07 PM
too funny!!!!!!!!  gotta love that British humor.
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: Spicoli on October 23, 2008, 03:48:58 PM
good read... very clarkson.
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: echelon on October 23, 2008, 05:03:36 PM
Quote from: erkishhorde on October 23, 2008, 09:46:05 AM
[laugh] [clap]

It's funny how he notes everything leading to your death.

Very funny.  The repetitive "leading to death" is hilarious.  Its exactly like talking to some of my non biker friends.
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: superjohn on October 23, 2008, 06:01:37 PM
QuoteHowever, many people are making the switch because they imagine that having a small motorcycle will be cheap. It isn't. Sure, the 125cc Vespa I tried can be bought for £3,499, but then you will need a helmet (£300), a jacket (£500), some Freddie Mercury trousers (£100), shoes (£130), a pair of Kevlar gloves (£90), a coffin (£1,000), a headstone (£750), a cremation (£380) and flowers in the church (£200).


Classic  [laugh]
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: NAKID on October 23, 2008, 06:23:02 PM
Why would you need a coffin a headstone and cremation?
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: He Man on October 23, 2008, 08:26:35 PM
cuase youll be killledddd
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: zarn02 on October 23, 2008, 08:39:53 PM
funny stuff. [laugh]
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: El Matador on October 23, 2008, 10:14:18 PM
I love clarkson :D
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: Jobu on October 23, 2008, 11:37:12 PM
Quote from: He Man on October 23, 2008, 08:26:35 PM
cuase youll be killledddd

Yes, but usually people aren't cremated and buried.

As for the article  [thumbsup]  [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: He Man on October 23, 2008, 11:56:22 PM
Quote from: Jobu on October 23, 2008, 11:37:12 PM
Yes, but usually people aren't cremated and buried.

As for the article  [thumbsup]  [laugh] [laugh]

doesnt matter, you'll still be killed. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: Mad Duc on October 26, 2008, 07:49:38 PM
Clarkson is the Lemmie of the Automotive review world.  [bow_down]

I'm not sure that makes sense. But that makes me believe in it more.  [drink] ;D
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: Oldfisti on October 26, 2008, 07:55:40 PM
"It's a trick question. Lemmie is God."     [evil]    [drink]   [bacon]    [bow_down]
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: Slide Panda on October 27, 2008, 06:58:45 AM
Quote from: He Man on October 23, 2008, 11:56:22 PM
doesnt matter, you'll still be killed. [thumbsup]

Multiple times according to him... hence the need for multiple avenues for disposing of your former self

Clarckson rocks... And if you don't get BCC America and can watch Top Gear - they have a YouTube Channel.  Not as good a the real thing, but still pretty damn good. 
Title: Re: Clarkson's take on 2-wheeled transportation
Post by: FatguyRacer on October 27, 2008, 09:43:20 AM
Quote from: yuu on October 27, 2008, 06:58:45 AM
Multiple times according to him...

"...site of your first fatality."

A gem.

Season 12 is getting ready to air on BBC UK next week and we havnt got a clue when Season 11 will air on BBC-A.

Boo!