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JamesLaugesen wrote:Hi, you must've joined while I was away sulking.
So hi and welcome and congradulations.
I still haven't ridden the new 'gong bridge from stanwell tops, damn it looks cool though.
Mon Feb 13, 2006 3:10 pm
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mick_dundee wrote:Kelly and NSW riders et al, i'm still puzzled why you guys ride a 250 when LAMS are available, this also applies to SA now as they recently had LAMS approval.
Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:55 pm
Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:18 pm
JamesLaugesen wrote:mick_dundee wrote:Kelly and NSW riders et al, i'm still puzzled why you guys ride a 250 when LAMS are available, this also applies to SA now as they recently had LAMS approval.
LAMS is power to weight; generally you're gunna get the same ride regardless. More torque maybe, and some bigger bikes so more comfort for big folk. So really in means a wider selection of bikes, but not a new superior selection.
Some bikes with approved restriction could be cost effective so you don't need another bike later (or being sneaky and removing the restriction). But I recon most people prefer having a learning bike, and then another 'big' bike.
I know a few big guys who've gone for bigger LAMS approved bikes like GS500, but only for the safety factor.
Anyway what's wrong with 250's? They're plenty of bike for a couple of years. Maybe a bit lacking if you're into long distance or adventure touring, but for the average 250 sport-biker dreaming about 120hp beats, there's plenty of learning in a 250 to keep you occupied for the most-part of the princess plates
Thanks for the heads-up about the bridge. I love riding in early morning so I'll have to shoot down there one day for a dawn-ride when this new zx9 engine is crankin'
Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:24 pm
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