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gforces · 10-02-2006, 10:36 AM

weird lookin eh

dean_1 · 10-02-2006, 10:39 AM

On this first post I have to give a plug for Lee Park's excellent gloves. I've used a pair since spring and I'm getting ready to order a pair with insulation to get me through these Georgia winters.

ksquid · 10-02-2006, 10:56 AM

Excellent story Lee. Aprilia looks cool and classy i.e. typical Italian fashion.. Thanks for the the interesting review..

stlarson · 10-02-2006, 10:59 AM

Is the reference to 'Jim McMahon' as 'Vince McMahon' a joke with a meaning so absurd or under the radar that I just don't get it? The former was a Bears quaterback, the latter is responsible for the horror show known as the WWF.

Other than that, I advocate the scooter coverage.

maladg · 10-02-2006, 11:03 AM

With a sub to MCN that goes back to Jan. '93, what a pleasure to see Lee Parks in the saddle again.

I'm not quite ready to get a scooter just yet, but my preconceived notions have been adjusted recently....on Saturday my brother and I were taking a break at that church on the n. side of the Russell Scenic Parkway. Several Sport Touring bikes - FJR, ST13 and GS12 whirred by - being chased by a Burgman 650. Bro and I were more than a bit suprised by the pace.

I think that when I'm finally superannuated, I'll still be able to squeeze in more riding years.

maladg · 10-02-2006, 11:05 AM

Hey, a sub is only 11.95. You want proofreading? That'll be 39.95!!!! [idea cribbed from the late, great Lewis Grizzard]

mscuddy · 10-02-2006, 11:34 AM

And I thought that Yamaha was going to be a 15 foot long monster with a Vmax motor...what happened?

Little skinny wheels off a Kymco Chiapet...And I thought the production model sported tail-fins.

I am not impressed. Think I stick with my Heinkel Tourist thank you...

TomSmith · 10-02-2006, 11:54 AM

I like a Salisbury better with its constant velocity tranny. Or maybe a Powell or Cushman. If you think the suspension was soft, just try a Powell (hard front, REALLY soft rear that bounds up and down). I only like ultra modern stuff.

rsk173 · 10-02-2006, 12:01 PM

damn! i wanted to point that out! i must find fault in others to validate myself. now i'll have to go down to the elementry school and push 2nd graders.

The_AirHawk · 10-02-2006, 12:10 PM

Could've called him "Ed McMahon".

Go on - SEND IT IN!

10-02-2006, 10:36 AM	#1
gforces Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 306	Re: Mongrels to Mecca weird lookin eh

10-02-2006, 10:39 AM	#2
dean_1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 92	Re: Mongrels to Mecca On this first post I have to give a plug for Lee Park's excellent gloves. I've used a pair since spring and I'm getting ready to order a pair with insulation to get me through these Georgia winters.

10-02-2006, 10:56 AM	#3
ksquid Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My new favorite site is CycleWorld.com Posts: 3,775	Re: Mongrels to Mecca Excellent story Lee. Aprilia looks cool and classy i.e. typical Italian fashion.. Thanks for the the interesting review..

10-02-2006, 10:59 AM	#4
stlarson Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 85	Re: Mongrels to Mecca Is the reference to 'Jim McMahon' as 'Vince McMahon' a joke with a meaning so absurd or under the radar that I just don't get it? The former was a Bears quaterback, the latter is responsible for the horror show known as the WWF. Other than that, I advocate the scooter coverage.

10-02-2006, 11:03 AM	#5
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: Mongrels to Mecca With a sub to MCN that goes back to Jan. '93, what a pleasure to see Lee Parks in the saddle again. I'm not quite ready to get a scooter just yet, but my preconceived notions have been adjusted recently....on Saturday my brother and I were taking a break at that church on the n. side of the Russell Scenic Parkway. Several Sport Touring bikes - FJR, ST13 and GS12 whirred by - being chased by a Burgman 650. Bro and I were more than a bit suprised by the pace. I think that when I'm finally superannuated, I'll still be able to squeeze in more riding years.

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10-02-2006, 11:05 AM	#6
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Jim vs. Vince Hey, a sub is only 11.95. You want proofreading? That'll be 39.95!!!! [idea cribbed from the late, great Lewis Grizzard]

10-02-2006, 11:34 AM	#7
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,447	Re: Mongrels to Mecca And I thought that Yamaha was going to be a 15 foot long monster with a Vmax motor...what happened? Little skinny wheels off a Kymco Chiapet...And I thought the production model sported tail-fins. I am not impressed. Think I stick with my Heinkel Tourist thank you... __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

10-02-2006, 11:54 AM	#8
TomSmith Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 266	Re: Mongrels to Mecca I like a Salisbury better with its constant velocity tranny. Or maybe a Powell or Cushman. If you think the suspension was soft, just try a Powell (hard front, REALLY soft rear that bounds up and down). I only like ultra modern stuff.

10-02-2006, 12:01 PM	#9
rsk173 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65	Re: Mongrels to Mecca damn! i wanted to point that out! i must find fault in others to validate myself. now i'll have to go down to the elementry school and push 2nd graders.

10-02-2006, 12:10 PM	#10
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,428	Re: Jim vs. Vince Could've called him "Ed McMahon". Go on - SEND IT IN! __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...