Athenian Bike Riders

[Kermit]

Firstly greets from sunny Athens, its been 35 degrees every day so far; been downing heinies n frappes like water. Hopefully the sydney winter is starting to ease for you guys.

Before comming to Athens, I got my international drivers license; so I could get around, I quickly found out that provisional restrictions have no bearing on an international license. So my license is unrestricted!

A friend has loaned me his zx6r, its such a great bike; I did myself a diservice by getting on it; as now i dred going back to my little 250R! The learning curve to adapting to athenian driving let alone bike riding is quite steep!

If you forget to "scan", consider yourself in an accident whilst riding in the city. Drivers really dont give a shit about you. Line splitting is mandatory especially on the highway & at highway speeds. Highways are treated like the autobarn by riders, that doesnt stop them breaking quarter mile times whilst in the city though.

Very few locals where a helmet, police dont really enforce it. "Multitasking" on a bike seems to be a big thing; as I dont know how you can smoke a ciggie, sms and manage to ride and stay alive at the same time.

Went riding up some of the mountains outside of athens yesterday, the friend who loaned me his zx6r also has fireblade 1100 "highly modified"; managed to find a quiet flat stretch of road. Allowed me to take it for a small test ride, after two OMG moments of too much power, lifting on one wheel; i quickly gave back the keys.

Off to Nafplio this afternoon, Im told the roads are quite nice going around the mountains.

Cheers

[Smitty]

check out Athens Kawasaki while you are there....

[Supafrog]

whats so special about athens kawasaki????

..............and glad to see someone is enjoying the nice life, ey Blackster! Enjoy yourself... and seeing as you are unrestricted go try out as many bikes as possible! (or is that what you were hinting to smitty?)

[red_dave]

whats so special about athens kawasaki????

They don't even need the "i" on the end!

[fireyrob]

whats so special about athens kawasaki????

What isn't so special about it?

[Strika]

Just remember to say this to every Greek girl you meet (Spell) "Thelo, Na Ce Gamisu, Olla Messa A` Pu Pisu"

[tim]

Just remember to say this to every Greek girl you meet (Spell) "Thelo, Na Ce Gamisu, Olla Messa A` Pu Pisu"

Whatever that is babelfish can't work it out....

[Strika]

Spelt in phoenetics!!!

Literally translated, it means.... " I want to fuck you, all in, up the arse"

[Mikey84]

Spelt in phoenetics!!!

Literally translated, it means.... " I want to fuck you, all in, up the arse"

hahahahahaha there is my laugh for the day

great to hear your having a blast on your adventure mate, enjoy yourself and be safe

[Supafrog]

" I want to fuck you, all in, up the arse"

Now i'm worried......... Thanks for advising the meaning so i will know what it means next time i hear it

[Smitty]

whats so special about athens kawasaki????

the only Kwaka dealer in the world that has EVERY brand you can think of...in stock and in the showroom
you want Kawasaki with Suzuki? yep...KTM? yep ....with BMW? yep
with scooters? yep

I think the outside of the shop sorta gives you an idea of the inside too....

[Supafrog]

ahhhh ok sounds like a one stop shop

[Kermit]

@ superfrog/smitty, thats a great idea! Lets see how many bikes the salesman will allow me to ride before he starts swearing at me! I wonder what's the word for "tyre kicker" is in greek!

@ Strika, the girls who I have met seem friendly enough, although yet to find one that friendly. Perhaps I'm going about it the wrong way? Women here are all nicely dressed & slim, yet to see athenian girl which resembles a bush pig.

Did have a big night last night, which ended with a nice yeeros @ 5am.

Awaiting the grog bog aftermath!

Thats all for now........