Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 02:27:09 AM
What about over there? Is there a ‘ certain sort’ of person that rides them?
Post by: JPaganel on June 19, 2019, 05:08:34 AM
:giggles
Post by: Motorhobo on June 19, 2019, 05:14:59 AM
Post by: SDCR john on June 19, 2019, 06:41:57 AM
......What you're hearing is douchebags talking. Why listen to them?
Post by: daveson on June 19, 2019, 07:33:53 AM
Ironically often said by "rebels" too scared to resist peer pressure and just repeating what they heard somebody else say.
Just ask how old I am.
Post by: Laitch on June 19, 2019, 08:20:50 AM
Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 09:51:19 AM
My K75s have been called 'girl's bikes'. But that's only by K100 riders. Otherwise, I've had nothing but compliments from people of all ages. What you're hearing is douchebags talking. Why listen to them?I listen to EVERYONE! Caring what they say,is another matter. Personally, I don’t care.lol
Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 09:51:50 AM
Dude, have you seen the pictures of other members here?no, should I?
:giggles
Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 09:52:34 AM
+1ok... how old are you?
Ironically often said by "rebels" too scared to resist peer pressure and just repeating what they heard somebody else say.
Just ask how old I am.
Post by: Scott on June 19, 2019, 09:52:56 AM
scott.
my 1975 r 75/6
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Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 09:55:42 AM
Post by: daveson on June 19, 2019, 10:22:38 AM
ok... how old are you?
That's a bit personal isn't it.
I respectfully decline to answer
On the grounds that I honestly believe
That a truthful answer
May tend to incriminate myself
Hint, think of a number between 1 and 100, add 56, then take away the number you first thought of.
And............ Loving it.
Post by: Chaos on June 19, 2019, 10:35:12 AM
Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 10:36:21 AM
ok... how old are you?age ain’t personal, it’s happening. I’m 51 but old enough to know better. Age is just a mere measurement...know what I mean? K bikes ARE known as old men’s bikes. Even the guy that mot’d it for me said that, and he’s older than me.Lol!
That's a bit personal isn't it.
I respectfully decline to answer
On the grounds that I honestly believe
That a truthful answer
May tend to incriminate myself
Hint, think of a number between 1 and 100, add 56, then take away the number you first thought of.
And............ Loving it.
Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 10:37:05 AM
I think "mature" rather than "old man's" is more fittinglol.
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on June 19, 2019, 12:50:55 PM
So, f-ing, what?
They are easy for this old guy to work on, and they comfortably consume vast quantities of miles. There is something comforting in the 80's styling that appeals to this senior citizen. I guess I an't help it, I like them.
Post by: SDCR john on June 19, 2019, 01:30:04 PM
Personally, I don't give a Monkeys Patootie what anybody says about my motorcycles.
Post by: Martin on June 19, 2019, 02:20:40 PM
Regards Martin.
Post by: JPaganel on June 19, 2019, 02:49:14 PM
no, should I?
You will eventually notice a bit of a pattern...
:D
Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 02:50:04 PM
Maybe I'm going deaf but I've never heard any disparaging words about my Brick. The couple of exceptions were a couple of mates who used to change bikes every couple of years. They wanted to know why I didn't update and I would just smile and answer no need to. They have long since given up riding due to various reasons, too expensive, safety, health. I only have one mate still riding from the good old days and he's in Vic and he just rides occasionally. His choice of ride is a Buell Lightning. The guy across the road was stunned to find out my Brick is 26 years old, he thought it was a lot newer.Yes, I agree. A mate of mine had a payout and bought himself a new Yamaha MT something or other. It’s a 700cc, looks and feels like a 250 in my opinion. He takes the pi££ out of my 37 year old CX and says I should get something modern.
Regards Martin.
Then I bought the k75!
I told him that it’s 5 years younger than the cx, it has 2 computer things and fuel injection, Hell,the sidestand even goes up when you pull in the clutch! How much modern can you get?
The only other bike that did that at the time was a GPZ600, I think!
After the money I have spent on both bikes, it’s equal (almost) to the cost of his bike. (Well, about £1500 cheaper).To be honest, I like the silliness and reliability of the cx cafe, and the anti vibe, weird sound of the K!
I feel that I’m better off with choice of 2 bikes, than only 1.
And I’m old, compared to my 9,15 and 17 year old boys!
Lol
Post by: Soggz on June 19, 2019, 02:55:41 PM
I buy and ride, whatever I like. As Scott said, who cares what anyone else thinks about it. If they think my K75S is a girls bike, or an old mans scooter, they should see my Sunday morning, Moto Guzzi 850.Love this bike!
Personally, I don't give a Monkeys Patootie what anybody says about my motorcycles.
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 19, 2019, 08:51:36 PM
Just my two cents.
Post by: Soggz on June 20, 2019, 01:31:00 AM
Fun question. I suppose if you’re into bikes, no matter what age, you will appreciate anything with two wheels, but if I had to peg who would likely own a brick in the U.S. it would be someone around 40 years of age and older. And then it would depend if it had no wind protection, a bikini fairing, or full wind protection (add a decade for each one). In other words, the more the wind protection the more it would tend to be a geezer bike. No offense intended to geezers! And then their is the “hipster” factor, who also would be attracted to and may own a bike such as this, but I wouldn’t count on them owning it for very long. No offense to hipsters!Tbh, I just bought mine for something to ‘do up’ over the winter of last year.
Just my two cents.
Thing is, I quite like it now. Probably keep it for a while.
Post by: koapono on June 20, 2019, 12:35:08 PM
I have been weathered by and show the veneer of time, like my bikes cosmetically challenged but mechanically reliable and strong.
ride on!
Post by: natalena on June 20, 2019, 02:25:42 PM
No offense intended to geezers!
None taken, although I do prefer the medical moniker "slow breather."
Post by: szabgab on June 26, 2019, 05:00:48 PM
Maybe I'm going deaf but I've never heard any disparaging words about my Brick. The couple of exceptions were a couple of mates who used to change bikes every couple of years. They wanted to know why I didn't update and I would just smile and answer no need to. They have long since given up riding due to various reasons, too expensive, safety, health. I only have one mate still riding from the good old days and he's in Vic and he just rides occasionally. His choice of ride is a Buell Lightning. The guy across the road was stunned to find out my Brick is 26 years old, he thought it was a lot newer.
Regards Martin.
Yeah, I get this all the time. People like my S, and they do not want to believe, it is turning 33 this year. Most of my mates has got younger girlfriends, than that :)
Post by: Filmcamera on June 27, 2019, 12:22:55 PM
That might just be here of course but I am sure I have read that bikers are an ageing crowd. I am sure that is partly what has driven the move away from sports bikes and sports tourers and more into super nakeds and dual purpose bikes which have a more upright riding position for us old geezers.
Post by: Laitch on June 27, 2019, 01:02:13 PM
. . . bikes which have a more upright riding position for us old geezers.A dropped position would seem to accommodate geezer-stoop. This is a paradox. :giggles
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on June 27, 2019, 01:35:12 PM
A dropped position would seem to accommodate geezer-stoop. This is a paradox. :giggles
Both stock RS and RT riding positions work for me.
Post by: natalena on June 27, 2019, 03:52:36 PM
Post by: Martin on June 27, 2019, 05:16:01 PM
Regards Martin
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Post by: Soggz on June 28, 2019, 06:19:36 PM
I'll have a crack at them. Preparations are underway, I need to fit some sliders to my helmet.Ha,Ha!
Regards Martin