tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post7326548394691922211..comments2023-11-29T09:02:41.478+00:00Comments on Flies in your Teeth: My son gets a cool bikeGary Francehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-21873985597924585862012-01-21T09:06:36.875+00:002012-01-21T09:06:36.875+00:00Mike – He is chuffed to bits with it. Problem is ...Mike – He is chuffed to bits with it. Problem is though, he hasn’t yet taken his test and that keeps getting put back by events. On the way to take his module 1, somebody else fell off her motorbike and broke her finger. Then just before he was about to do the next stage again, he got knocked off his pushbike and dislocated his finger. That got strapped up and he couldn’t operate the clutch. Oh how I miss my C90, my first ever bike!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-63018760283998231342011-12-04T18:45:35.641+00:002011-12-04T18:45:35.641+00:00Thats a sweet looking bike he has there. I got my ...Thats a sweet looking bike he has there. I got my first on the road bike after doing the direct access when I was 21. I bought myself a ZRX1100 the day after my 22nd birthday. I loved that bike. I would love to have a harley as a second bike, maybe I'll replace my C90 with one eventuall!<br />Nice blog to by the way.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482686218383091512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-20191728518640260482011-11-12T08:07:59.613+00:002011-11-12T08:07:59.613+00:00bluekat – I agree with you, it’s a good combinatio...bluekat – I agree with you, it’s a good combination.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-83137429740350606192011-11-11T18:42:13.498+00:002011-11-11T18:42:13.498+00:00Very cool bike!
Kind of reminds me of my son, tha...Very cool bike! <br />Kind of reminds me of my son, that youthful style that kids go for these days, paired with a classic bike. He looks pretty pleased. Good luck to him on his tests!Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-15918954054577023292011-11-08T13:55:35.081+00:002011-11-08T13:55:35.081+00:00Jarred - I hope you are right and he does keep it ...Jarred - I hope you are right and he does keep it for a long time.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-18883376763827000812011-11-07T23:16:10.170+00:002011-11-07T23:16:10.170+00:00Hey Gary
That is a very cool bike and should be p...Hey Gary<br /><br />That is a very cool bike and should be perfect for someone like your son. That is something he'll want to hold on to for ever. Great job Dad!<br /><br />Good luck Charlie!<br /><br />Ride Safe!<br /><br />-Jared<br />www.UtahMotorcyclist.orgJMGanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598811758028354038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-49308822554381758342011-11-06T18:34:48.683+00:002011-11-06T18:34:48.683+00:00Radar – Good one! I will have to remember that wh...Radar – Good one! I will have to remember that when I but my next bike. Oops, sorry, I mean when I buy my wife a “perfect bike”.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-87089570847156875642011-11-06T14:20:27.397+00:002011-11-06T14:20:27.397+00:00Gary,
I fully appreciate your desire to buy the r...Gary,<br /><br />I fully appreciate your desire to buy the right cool bike for Charlie. I have bought my wife a couple of "perfect for her bikes"...and I enjoyed the hell out of riding them for her!RoadTriphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03966107749652726082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-75470418496937899312011-11-06T08:27:36.103+00:002011-11-06T08:27:36.103+00:00Geoff – I have also seen the occasional chopped Ho...Geoff – I have also seen the occasional chopped Honda or Yamaha with high bars, but they are as rare as a virgin in a brothel. I am not sure about lowering them for Portugal or other long runs, as I guess we will wait and see how he gets on with them first. Changing them would be really easy for Charlie as he is a super mechanic, willing to tackle just about anything.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-11034540547086174932011-11-06T00:32:42.460+00:002011-11-06T00:32:42.460+00:00Great find Gary - the light green and white actual...Great find Gary - the light green and white actually works well.<br /><br />Apart from the occasional Triumph, Harleys seem to be the only bikes which have high bars. Would they be changed for a Portugal run? I had high bars on my Tiger 100 when I was a young fella and used to get pretty fatigued on a run.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-24890744952680221432011-11-05T22:06:29.974+00:002011-11-05T22:06:29.974+00:00Lady R - I am not sure that Charlie has the time t...Lady R - I am not sure that Charlie has the time to do his own blog, but I will try to keep you up to date with his initial biking exploits!<br /><br />Webster - it is a great looking Sporty and to tell you the truth, I am a little jealous!<br /><br />Chris - You can visit whenever you want and let's not tell Charlie you want to ride his bike!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-24524324195981572852011-11-05T19:21:56.329+00:002011-11-05T19:21:56.329+00:00Congrats to charlie. Hope he passes.
A guest bik...Congrats to charlie. Hope he passes. <br /><br />A guest bike is a nice idea too. When can we come visit?? ;)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-81290044009506849322011-11-05T13:13:17.367+00:002011-11-05T13:13:17.367+00:00Another milestone. That is a great looking Sporty....Another milestone. That is a great looking Sporty.Webster Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400898270278007467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-90024772968540518512011-11-05T12:52:47.506+00:002011-11-05T12:52:47.506+00:00Congratulations to Charlie!! That is one sweet loo...Congratulations to Charlie!! That is one sweet looking ride! I can't wait for you to post more of him getting to know his new baby. Maybe he'll start blogging as a newbie to two wheels. <br /><br />Of course he'll pass!Lady R (Di)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08253802136989789026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-47131342543372565232011-11-05T08:12:15.225+00:002011-11-05T08:12:15.225+00:00Troubadour – If you think of a white and light gre...Troubadour – If you think of a white and light green bike, that doesn’t sound too attractive, but it actually works well. I agree, we were very lucky to find it again.<br /><br />No Name – Thanks. I am sure he will do well.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-56654416500568965912011-11-05T05:22:31.588+00:002011-11-05T05:22:31.588+00:00Best of luck to Charlie- that's a sweet rideBest of luck to Charlie- that's a sweet rideAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-49388923874426282672011-11-05T04:56:12.772+00:002011-11-05T04:56:12.772+00:00That is a pretty cool looking bike, I like the col...That is a pretty cool looking bike, I like the color and the whitewalls, nicely done. You were certainly lucky to find it the second time, when most bikes are sold you never find them for sale again.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-8679463135414925232011-11-04T21:45:44.920+00:002011-11-04T21:45:44.920+00:00Charlie6 / Dom – I fear I have been rumbled! LOL....Charlie6 / Dom – I fear I have been rumbled! LOL.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-83887348456363418822011-11-04T21:26:00.002+00:002011-11-04T21:26:00.002+00:00I think Sonja has the right idea, so add me to the...I think Sonja has the right idea, so add me to the pool of adoption candidates please. : )<br /><br />Such a good Dad or were you protecting your motorcycles from the perils of newbie riders? : )<br /><br />dom<br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-44123063713309310992011-11-04T20:04:49.308+00:002011-11-04T20:04:49.308+00:00Trobairitz – I am a shorter than my son and the ba...Trobairitz – I am a shorter than my son and the bars were a little high for me, but they seemed to suit him quite well. After what you said about his Dad, he had better pass it. LOL.<br /><br />mq01 – I love it too. It is a sweet bike.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-61597812013949582782011-11-04T19:17:36.528+00:002011-11-04T19:17:36.528+00:00YAY LOVE IT!!!!!
good luck charlie!YAY LOVE IT!!!!! <br /><br />good luck charlie!mq01https://www.blogger.com/profile/11742343758057005313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-26277618824849016942011-11-04T19:11:20.797+00:002011-11-04T19:11:20.797+00:00Pretty sweet looking bike, he looks right at home ...Pretty sweet looking bike, he looks right at home on it. My hands would fall asleep within minutes due to the bar height, but people love them that way.<br /><br />Good luck to Charlie on passing his test. If he is like his dad, I'm sure he'll ace it.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-19246747032914416702011-11-04T18:55:57.845+00:002011-11-04T18:55:57.845+00:00Bob – I told you when you were growing up that you...Bob – I told you when you were growing up that you would only reap the benefits of a fruitful life if you studied hard and did well at school. Your Mom will agree with me that together we gave you every chance.<br /><br />Take care and work hard,<br />DadGary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-18610966021757854202011-11-04T18:51:56.985+00:002011-11-04T18:51:56.985+00:00Eve – She looked very smart in her pink motorbike ...Eve – She looked very smart in her pink motorbike jacket when she took her test! I am sure Charlie will pass, as he is a very practical guy, then riding with him will be great fun.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-44916026529250754962011-11-04T18:42:59.208+00:002011-11-04T18:42:59.208+00:00Dad:
you always favoured my brother Charlie more ...<b>Dad:</b><br /><br />you always favoured my brother Charlie more than me ! You never bought me anything, and now Charlie has a bike and I don't. Other dads don't play favourites. Wait until Mom hears about this . . .<br /><br />luv, your son<br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com