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	Create New Topic   My Posts   My forum buddies   Invite friends   Private messages Russian brides > Main Forum > and now for something completely different.... Author Post gladiatorUK Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/30/2005 5:29:09 PM   The inventor of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Arthur Davidson, died and went to heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur, "Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want in heaven." Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God." St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God. Well, God recognized Arthur and commented, "Okay, so you were the one who invented the Harley-Davidson motorcycle?!" Arthur said, "Yeah, that's me..." God commented, "Well, what's the big deal in inventing something that's pretty unstable, makes noise and pollution, and can't run without a road?!" Arthur was apparently embarrassed, but finally spoke, "Excuse me, but aren't you the inventor of woman?" God ! said, "Ah yes." "Well," said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention: 1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion. 2. It chatters constantly at high speeds. 3. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much. 4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust. 5. And the maintenance costs are outrageous!!" "Hmmmm, you may have some good points there," replied God, "hold on." God went to his Celestial Supercomputer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. "Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed," God said to Arthur, "but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours." izifaddag Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/30/2005 6:29:24 PM   I like it :)) nasfan6 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/30/2005 6:57:33 PM   Nice, Nice, Glad, I like it a lot. I will have to remember this one. One thing God forgot. Is that motorcycle will always be yours and yours alone until you decide to get rid of it and when you do get rid of it you usually get money back from it instead of paying to get rid of it. gladiatorUK Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/30/2005 7:02:39 PM   true words indeed Mike,and you know the best part of all this?? "Mrs Glad" has informed me that she would like to take up biking after the baby is here.......can life get any better??.........:)))) izifaddag Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/30/2005 7:31:47 PM   I suppose a nice Kawasaki would be out of the question. (ducks under computer desk while missiles fly overhead) gladiatorUK Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/30/2005 8:30:49 PM   stop ducking Iz....the green meanies are great bikes,evn though my loyalties are Italian (Aprilia) and German (BMW) at the moment. nasfan6 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/30/2005 10:54:43 PM   Glad you lucky devil!! Larissa is a little afraid of motorcycles so this should be interesting. She's never been on one in her life and it will be new for her. Hey Izi the KZ1000 and KZ900 were great bikes, I had a 900, it was the prehistoric crotch rocket. At the time in the 70's it was the fastest production bike in the world. I'm Partial to Harley and Yamaha. I think the Harley is an ego thing with most people with the exception of the real riders. Yamaha offers the best bang for the buck if you don't feel like spending a small fortune for a great touring bike. The Venture is excellent for the budget minded person. I've ridden many European bikes, mostly motocross bikes, owned a Husqvarna, ridden the CZ, hell I saw a few old CZ's in Yalta. Maico scared the shit out of me and I'm fearless. Oh, I long for the days of Ake Johannsen, Roger DeCoster and Heikki Mikkola!!!! Later Mike Thunderdome Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 4:07:42 AM   Gladdie, I can imagine you must be thrilled, but then take some advice and don't put her on your bike first. It's intimidating due to its height, so start her off on a brand which by default is as utterly forgiving as you can ask for - 600 Hornet? I know, impersonal bland Nippon stuff, but safe as houses, and ideal to learn on. You can always surprise her with a 900 Brutale later :))) gladiatorUK Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 6:42:32 AM   Hmmm, the Brutale is food for thought TD...:)),however I think the Hornet is a bit bland even for my wife,besides lacking in the all important requisite for 2 up riding (torque).Think the recently acquired R1100RT is a better introduction to motorcycling....lol. Anyway that stillleaves the Mille for me.....for those get away from it all moments if you know what I mean....:))) Mike: if you ever want to introduce Larissa (gently) to the world of bikes,you are most welcome to use the Beemer if you visit these shores.By the way.....got me chuckling about your impression of Maico,fearsome machines indeed!!....good fun tho! izifaddag Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 7:41:04 AM   Beemer?? Do you mean BSA? Commonly refered to as "The Bastard Stopped Again". I don't know what possessed me but I had a bunch of those in a row. It was some kind of curse from God. My brother did the same thing. I had a Yamaha. It was ok but underpowered and too heavy for a 250. When I left England to come to America it broke my heart to sell mt KZ550. I loved that bike. It would have gone on forever. It was beautiful with raked forks, stepped seat, pull backs. It looked like a million bucks and was a pleasure to ride. Unfortuantely the longest run I did on it was to Rotterdam a couple of times. Sometimes I wish I had brought it over to the States. I won't bike over here. I have a nice Mazda minivan. More practical. I sleep in it when traveling and it has all the comforts of home. It is brand new and a real pleasure to drive. Spinal surgery will help you make these decisions. treblesbassman Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 8:04:24 AM   Beemer = BMW I think! hammer6832003 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 8:14:40 AM   well these bikes are good bikes i have own several but now im building a custom and it is very expensive sometime i wonder if i should have just went down and bought a new bike nasfan6 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 11:17:24 AM   Hammer, no way, I've always thought about building my own bike, but time is my enemy with that. I think it would be awesome to ride something you built yourself. Glad, I'm honest and have no other way to define Maico but in my own neanderthal way. I still have not ridden anything to this day that made me as nervous as the 501 Maico! I see many BMW touring bikes in Southern Indiana. It has become a very popular bike here. Very stylish for a tourer. I have a very Old Venture Royal I will start her on, it is not as intimidating sounding as my Harley. I'm hoping she will enjoy it. I love traveling in the summer on my bike, Touring the Smokies on a motorcycle is absolutely beautiful! Later Mike gladiatorUK Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 11:27:04 AM   Mike: the Maico I rode only had 3 speeds 1: FAST 2: VERY FAST 3: OH MY GOD! I guess yours was stuck in 3rd???..........LOL. Agree about the summer touring tho mate,am in the process of planning something for next year,maybe even taking in a bit of eastern Europe.If I can get through all the red tape about driving your own vehicle cross-border thru parts of the FSU.....watch this space! gladiatorUK Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 11:31:04 AM   Iz: love the description of BSA.........:)),so true,but that is what gave the bikes their "character"...lol,mine an A65 Lightning even came with the optional lighting made by Lucas.......otherwise known as the "prince of darkness"...:))),together with an alarming habit of shorting the HT circuit down my right arm when it rained!!! Fun?......certainly, Rose tinted spectacles?........most definitely!!! jmoluv Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 11:57:42 AM   IZZI, BMW- BAVARIAN MOTOR WORKS - BEEMER - THE SAME ? BSA- BRITISH STANDARD ARMS IS THIS CORRECT / gladiatorUK Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 12:14:01 PM   Jmo Iz: to clear it up once and for all BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke..Bavarian Motor Works...Beemer....quite correct BSA - Birmingham Small Arms...Beezer....BSA being an arms manufacturer for quite some years until just before the start of WW2,and sold to Triumph just after. Finally closed it's doors at Small Heath (Birmingham) in 1972. jmoluv Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 1:22:49 PM   ah yes, birminghan small arms, close but no cigar.... nasfan6 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 6:24:09 PM   I was wondering when you were going to chime in Jeff!! No Glad I got to fourth gear: Holy Shit I have testicles in my throat!! izifaddag Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 7/31/2005 6:50:20 PM   Yes Joe Lucas Prince of Darkness I know that soo well. That man couldn't make a selenium diode to save his bloody life. As for the A65 Lightning. My God what a piece of trash. My brother had one for years. The con rods were perpetually making a bid for freedom through the crankcase!! I will never forget that was when I made my first aquaintence with the pleasures of ally welding. He would not quit though it went on for years. Then finally he wised up and bought a Honda. I do not know what it is with beezers. The Triumph was a nice bike, years behind the times but a good old chunker. I had a friend that had a Triton. It just kept going, he just maintained it and put oil in. Can't beat a Norton frame from say a Commando and a Triumph Tiger engine. However in 1980 I went pillion down to the south of France on a Norton Commando and my arse still hurts. Your Reply: Your name:   New Registration Password:   Forgot password?   refresh Code:   Russian brides > Main Forum > and now for something completely different....
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