tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post1346156088543430438..comments2024-03-27T13:31:19.753+11:00Comments on The Road to Nowhere: 2015 R1 Long Term ReviewStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-73007011927970872072017-02-13T10:45:36.633+11:002017-02-13T10:45:36.633+11:00thats right Hoss....i knew the writing was on the ...thats right Hoss....i knew the writing was on the wall and bought that v strom..as a result the old R1 s got 52 k on it an d the v stom 70 k and the Tiger 30 k....Your arse always wins..Bushpighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062074143710788641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-20639703588269999572017-02-09T19:59:18.009+11:002017-02-09T19:59:18.009+11:00Thanks Geoff, that means a lot coming from someone...Thanks Geoff, that means a lot coming from someone as distinguished as yourself.<br />I know exactly what you mean, my tastes are changing and my physical limitations are now becoming more apparent. I've often wondered actually how long I will be able to ride for and then I look at you and think if Geoff can do then so can I. You are a bit of an inspiration mate, especially doing your first track day at 68. Legend!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-74596536327579776832017-02-09T08:24:10.891+11:002017-02-09T08:24:10.891+11:00What a fantastic review Steve! Tons of great deta...What a fantastic review Steve! Tons of great detail both from a technical and rider's viewpoint. I learned heaps and your writing style made it both enjoyable and easy to understand. Sadly, even if I had Executive Permission for a second bike, I don't think my knees would bend far enough to get my feet on the pegs of an R1! I rode a Daytona 675 for about 50 km three or four years ago and that just about crippled me :-). From personal experience, tastes change as you age, not only by physical limitations but simply from wanting to try something different too. You'll know when that time comes so have lots of fun in the meantime!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-34049518387109234562017-02-07T18:32:20.545+11:002017-02-07T18:32:20.545+11:00Yes luckily the knees are holding up ok. The heart...Yes luckily the knees are holding up ok. The heart is willing but the flesh is weak lolStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-34440055190900999732017-02-07T18:31:10.345+11:002017-02-07T18:31:10.345+11:00Hey I'm not a rich billionaire pilot bud i can...Hey I'm not a rich billionaire pilot bud i cant afford that many bikesStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-2257440786946105242017-02-07T07:55:02.930+11:002017-02-07T07:55:02.930+11:00Good thing you bought the bike now before your kne...Good thing you bought the bike now before your knees say "oh hell no".<br /><br />I say that as a 45 year old who's knees and wrists don't like her bike anymore. I've had the Gladius for 6 years next month.....<br /><br />Sure is a pretty bike though, the heart wants what the heart wants.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-7608524316830179022017-02-05T22:20:00.907+11:002017-02-05T22:20:00.907+11:00Don't worry about the "5 year plan" ...Don't worry about the "5 year plan" too much Bro. Just retire the R1 to day rides or track days and get something a little more comfy for the multi day rides.Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-25425678572689305712017-02-05T21:05:24.983+11:002017-02-05T21:05:24.983+11:00The connie is past due now mate, whats the story?
...The connie is past due now mate, whats the story?<br /><br />Chased a crossplane R1 eh, lucky you had the E-07's so you got past pretty quick and blasted that dratted sportsbike into the weeds.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-58723401591266508082017-02-05T18:18:53.197+11:002017-02-05T18:18:53.197+11:00Long term review eh? Maybe I'm due one for th...Long term review eh? Maybe I'm due one for the Connie?<br /><br />Neat read. Love the sound of the cross-plane too - I've chased one for a bit a while ago...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-39756503337000173852017-02-05T18:06:47.982+11:002017-02-05T18:06:47.982+11:00Hi Jules
Yes this is one of those bikes that you c...Hi Jules<br />Yes this is one of those bikes that you can't own forever unless you have more than one bike. If you had 2 bikes it could be a day ride bike and then have a bike to tour on, that would be the best of both worlds. Might have to put some though into that.<br /><br />Yep only 2 weeks to go now and we will be in NZ, look out Geoff James and Andrew Thomson, lock up your daughters and wives.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-68267208527972923122017-02-05T18:02:49.704+11:002017-02-05T18:02:49.704+11:00Thanks mate
I didn't know you were a regular r...Thanks mate<br />I didn't know you were a regular reader. Cheers<br />I'll be interested if I make it that far to, but there's only 3 years to go so that should be easy enough, unless Bushpig wants to do Dungog trips, then I'm giving up riding or taking a different route.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-88412451895890108312017-02-05T12:18:45.785+11:002017-02-05T12:18:45.785+11:00Steve, I really enjoyed reading your review. I thi...Steve, I really enjoyed reading your review. I think that you've been very realistic about owning one of these as you age if it is your only bike. I like your concept of a 5 year plan for motorcycle ownership. It's always going to be impossible to get the bike that meets all your needs, as your needs change over time.<br />I'm really looking forward to reading about your NZ trip in a few week's time. Ride safe and have fun! <br />Cheers Jules.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-80976893090983170642017-02-05T09:09:04.862+11:002017-02-05T09:09:04.862+11:00Great post mate. I'll be interested to see if ...Great post mate. I'll be interested to see if you make the 5 yearsWayne Moloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231609329312044818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-13082872811361771102017-02-05T08:28:39.748+11:002017-02-05T08:28:39.748+11:00Hi Steve
All comments are welcomed. Yes at 62 I w...Hi Steve <br />All comments are welcomed. Yes at 62 I wouldn't be riding one of these either.<br />Interesting that you'd ask about riding a bike like this on the dirt, it's not something you would go out of you way to do but yes I've probably ridden the bike on about 80-100km of dirt, not all at once but its a typical sportsbike take it slow and you'll be fine, fat tyres with no tread pattern are not a good choice for dirt riding and you can't pull up on a step down hill in the dirt but just be careful and you'll be fine.<br />You can put along at 20mph to smell the roses if you want, but do that for to long and you'll get bored on this thing.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-55112286532348411912017-02-04T23:38:04.216+11:002017-02-04T23:38:04.216+11:00Well, as a committed Vespa rider, it's odd to ...Well, as a committed Vespa rider, it's odd to end up commenting on a post like this. I've sat on machines like this only to immediately haul my now 62 year old body off what seems to be a concrete blog for a seat. And the riding position, oh well. The closest I'm been to riding anything like this was a Triumph Sprint (riding position) or a Ducati Hypermotard (power). The Hypermotard was very comfortable.<br /><br />As I said, odd to be here. But your review sucked me in. Perhaps because early on you were bemoaning the seat. And at the end wondering how long you have to ride such a machine. But in between your observations were engaging. And the video -- great stuff. Something I'll never experience by circumstance or choice. Loved the view though.<br /><br />If there was anything missing it was about the road experience and whether you ever venture down a gravel road or can to putt along at 20mph to smell the roses.<br /><br />Anyways, thanks for the great read. <br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://scooterinthesticks.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.com