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  • Riding with a barbecue

    I was really hoping I'd click the headline and see an XS...

    http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...6-2862,00.html
    '78E

  • #2
    That's a nother typical knee-jerk reaction to an assumption.


    They ASSUME his vision is obscured, but depending on where he is looking through he may be able to see as well as anyone, better than many cars.

    but it's an easy photo to get a rise out of people who look no further than the surface.
    Nice day, if it doesn't rain...

    '05 ST1300
    '83 502/502 Monte Carlo for sale/trade

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    • #3
      Aussie ingenuity at it's finest.

      Wonder where he was carrying the shrimp and sixpack.
      1981 XJ550RH
      1978 XS1100E The Wildebeast
      1978 XS1100F X Streem
      1980 XS1100G (with an E motor)(parts bike)
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      • #4
        Maybe he was just trying to protect himself from flying debris That looks like a pretty good face and chest protector.
        1979 XS11SF (Shiny Red Sled)
        1982 XJ11 (winter project- Black Beauty)
        1992 XT225 (yard sale find)

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        • #5
          That's the bad thing about yardsaling on a bike, too many bargains to pass up.
          Fastmover
          "Just plant us in the damn garden with the stupid
          lion". SHL
          78 XS1100e

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          • #6
            Seems OK to me...

            I mean, where else was he going to put the bloody thing?

            Dan
            Pragmatist
            Automotive Imbecile.
            Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
            '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
            1196 Big Bore Kit.

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            • #7
              fried green tomatoes?

              Originally posted by tomatao
              Maybe he was just trying to protect himself from flying debris [
              Or did you mean "Frying" debris?

              I could see how folks would think that his vision could be askew or even biforkated by the slots! And with it in the middle of summer, he's probably roasting in that full face helmet! At least his seat looks comfy and tender.

              Well, IF the Aussie cops get ahold of him, they'll probably drag him over the coals. They'll grill him good, and maybe even beat him till he's blackened! But if he's tough and worth his salt, then he'll be able to hold his tong, even if they use pepper spray on him, a rare breed of biker indeed!

              I heard that Robert was his name, and that a woman took the photo. Did she ask Bob permission? I'll bet he was real steamed when he saw it. This incident has probably foiled any plans for future rides!

              I guess I'll wrap this up, I hope you think it was well done!
              T.C.
              T. C. Gresham
              81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
              79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
              History shows again and again,
              How nature points out the folly of men!

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              • #8
                I don't mean to bring about a bone of contention, nor to embroil us in a flame war, but T.C., this is hardly the medium for you to display your punishing propensity for puns.
                Cdpruden was kind enough to post amusing links... just trying to stay abreast of current happenings, yet you chose to cut in... to mussel your way in, so to speak.
                When will you ever loin your lesson?
                Though you may be trying to wing it, your constant ribbing he may interpret as a spit in the eye.
                To be frank, I thought the pic he posted was charming...
                The guy took his grill to a friend's house for a party, and was just trying to get his babyback.
                That doesn't make him a loser, but a wiener
                "Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)

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                • #9
                  I'm not seeing a problem here. It's not like he was CWD (cooking while driving).
                  Long Live the XS1100

                  78 XS1100E
                  85 VMax

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                  • #10
                    TC and PROM

                    That lot leaves such a bad taste for no nutritional value.


                    But apparently he's hiding under his couch at the moment.

                    Rider Fess's Up

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                    1981 XJ550RH
                    1978 XS1100E The Wildebeast
                    1978 XS1100F X Streem
                    1980 XS1100G (with an E motor)(parts bike)
                    Jet/Mod Calculator
                    Speed/Gearing Calculator
                    1981 XJ550RH
                    1978 XS1100E The Wildebeast
                    1978 XS1100F X Streem
                    1980 XS1100G (with an E motor)(parts bike)
                    Jet/Mod Calculator
                    Speed/Gearing Calculator

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                    • #11
                      "...Stuart, who migrated from New Zealand..."

                      Well, there's your answer, then.
                      "Migrate"... must be the Australian word for illegal iimmigrant.

                      "Damned illegals... come here and don't want to assimilate and abide by our society's rules, and such."
                      "Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)

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                      • #12
                        It's OK, Prom..

                        New Zealand is really just a suburb of Sydney.
                        Automotive Imbecile.
                        Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
                        '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
                        1196 Big Bore Kit.

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                        • #13
                          Another Mad Max movie?

                          Mel Gibson has sure cleaned up his outfit for this episode!
                          Gone but never Forgotten:
                          1980 XS11SG - "Scorpion"

                          Current:
                          2006 Yamaha FJR1300A - "Orion"
                          2007 Honda CBR600RR - "Twitch"


                          "Life is not a journey to the grave, with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid on broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming:

                          WOW - What a ride!

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