First time

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Paul H, Dec 28, 2004.

  1. Paul H

    Paul H Guest

    Having passed my direct access in Sept and bought a VFR800, which I've been
    riding whenever I can ever since, I finally relented and offered to take the
    wife out as pillion (it is her birthday today after all, and she has had the
    leathers for as long as I've had the bike, although she only got a helmet
    last week)
    Wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. Right handers are a bit awkward,
    bit then they are when I'm on my own at low speeds (still getting used to
    the bike) Other than that we were fine, roads had dried out after the
    overnight rain and the sun was shining. Took it up to a reasonable speed on
    the M1. When we got home she said she loved it, so we might be out as a
    twosome a bit more often. As we intend to tour into France next year I
    supposed I better get used to her being there.

    Can anyone recommend a good (clear and two way speech) radio system to use
    between us; we won't ever be on different bikes.
    Regards
    Paul
     
    Paul H, Dec 28, 2004
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    petrolcan Guest

    the cont known as Paul H says...
    Autocom.
     
    petrolcan, Dec 28, 2004
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    Nigel Eaton Guest

    Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Ovenpaa
    OP's got a VFR800 and wobbles on right handers. "High speeds" aren't
    going to be an issue.

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    Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

    WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
    ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
    Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
     
    Nigel Eaton, Dec 28, 2004
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    Stonge Guest

    Threesome is better.
     
    Stonge, Dec 28, 2004
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    platypus Guest

    Are you upping the preload on the back end to compensate for the added
    weight of the pillion?
     
    platypus, Dec 28, 2004
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    Martin Watts Guest

    £90 from HG, I think the make is Nada. Brilliant it is, precisely because
    of the wind noise. Anything over 80 mph and I can't hear SWMBO screaming at
    me to slow down.

    Martin Watts
     
    Martin Watts, Dec 28, 2004
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    platypus Guest

    At speeds over 80mph, would she not communicate using Kidney Percussion
    Code?
     
    platypus, Dec 28, 2004
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    mups Guest

    platypus says...
    One tap for left, two taps for right, both bollocks for slow down or
    you're fucking dead...
     
    mups, Dec 28, 2004
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  9. Paul H

    platypus Guest

    I like a girl with spirit.
     
    platypus, Dec 28, 2004
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    Nigel Eaton Guest

    Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, platypus
    The old "get 'em drunk, **** 'em, and hope they don't remember" routine
    eh?

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    Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

    WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
    ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
    Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
     
    Nigel Eaton, Dec 28, 2004
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  11. Paul H

    Nigel Eaton Guest

    Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, mups
    You might want to rethink that one:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4102529.stm

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    Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

    WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
    ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
    Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
     
    Nigel Eaton, Dec 28, 2004
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    mups Guest

    platypus says...
    Or one who brings her own Rohypnol.
     
    mups, Dec 29, 2004
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  13. Paul H

    platypus Guest

    Do I look like an older gentleman?
     
    platypus, Dec 29, 2004
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    mups Guest

    mups, Dec 29, 2004
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    Nigel Eaton Guest

    Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, platypus
    " "

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    Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

    WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
    ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
    Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
     
    Nigel Eaton, Dec 29, 2004
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  16. It was somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
    drugs began to take hold. I remember Nigel Eaton
    Those were only the two who had the balls to speak up. Must've been a
    nice little earner for her.

    --

    Dave

    GS 850 x2 / SE 6a
    SbS#6 DIAABTCOD#16 APOSTLE#6 FUB#3
    FUB KotL OSOS#12? UKRMMA#19 COSOC#10
     
    Grimly Curmudgeon, Dec 29, 2004
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    Fr Jack Guest

    The only person who ever did that to me, found themselves standing by
    the roadside about 1 minute later.

    --

    Cheers!
    Fr Jack
    96 Tiger.
    FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM
     
    Fr Jack, Dec 29, 2004
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    Lady Nina Guest

    Hang on, I'm sure I've never been pillion with you..
     
    Lady Nina, Dec 29, 2004
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    platypus Guest

    Lesley?
     
    platypus, Dec 29, 2004
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  20. Paul H

    Fr Jack Guest

    ??? No....

    I haven't carried a pillion for about 8 years......
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    Cheers!
    Fr Jack
    96 Tiger.
    FRJACKUKRM AT GMAIL DOT COM
     
    Fr Jack, Dec 29, 2004
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