Post by: Doggie 1 on January 25, 2015, 09:31:01
I picked it up on Friday.
Thanks to all who offered advice, but at the end of the day I had to do what I was comfortable with.
I intend to put a few thousand kms on this and then buy a tourer to compliment it.
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Post by: cruiserfied on January 25, 2015, 09:33:23
Post by: John B on January 25, 2015, 09:47:21
Post by: Just Rick on January 25, 2015, 09:52:13
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 25, 2015, 10:00:43
Can see it's a Honda,but what size,I'll definitely have to come an visit now :goodjob2: but without Sue :rofl: Good stuff
It's a CB400 Rick. Fuel injected, V-tec, etc.
Must at least catch up for a coffee around Perth, been meaning to do that. :)
Post by: Johnno on January 25, 2015, 11:35:17
Post by: Hati on January 25, 2015, 11:39:22
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 25, 2015, 11:40:54
Upcoming weekend?
Of course.
If you can keep up. :snigger:
Post by: CraigB on January 25, 2015, 16:18:28
Post by: Asterix on January 25, 2015, 17:13:25
Post by: Dazzler on January 25, 2015, 20:51:37
Post by: FatBoy on January 25, 2015, 23:54:52
Now when Sue says, "On your bike, Dave!!" you will be happy!!
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 26, 2015, 00:24:35
Thanks guys (except the bit from Dazz about me getting on it. :lol:)
Post by: Alasama on January 26, 2015, 00:29:27
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 26, 2015, 00:32:19
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 18, 2015, 09:59:47
I have had untold trouble finding a motorcycle helmet to fit my (apparently) big head. :Dunno:
The full face XXL helmets I can't even get on.
So I need at least a 3XL.
I guess that's the price to pay when you have such a big brain. :snigger:
To make do, last week I managed to pick up an open face helmet (not ideal) that at least I can get on.
Today I picked up a visor for it, but it is fixed, so I probably won't use it.
TBH, I prefer the feel of the open face helmets because full face are claustrophobic, but protection-wise, I know I have to get one.
The one I have has no chin protection.
Back in the Dreamtime when I rode police bikes, I didn't have trouble finding a M/C helmet to fit, so why now? :undecided:
Surely I can't be alone in this....?
What is going on? Do people have smaller heads these days? :confused:
Post by: Shambles on February 18, 2015, 10:02:09
Quote from: Doghead 1
What is going on? Do people have smaller heads these days? :confused:
It is the age of miniaturisation, you know.
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 18, 2015, 10:04:47
Quote from: Doghead 1What is going on? Do people have smaller heads these days? :confused:
It is the age of miniaturisation, you know.
I have noticed that with other parts of my body. :undecided:
Post by: Dazzler on February 18, 2015, 10:10:19
Post by: Asterix on February 18, 2015, 19:01:13
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:25:32
Post by: Phil №❶ on February 19, 2015, 10:26:49
:weneedpics:
Doubt it will make much difference. :lol:
Post by: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:38:11
As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify). :goodjob:
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:39:43
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.
As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify). :goodjob:
60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!
Post by: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:41:05
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.
As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify). :goodjob:
60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!
Your poor mother!!
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:51:18
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.
As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify). :goodjob:
60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!
Your poor mother!!
What's my mother got to do with it?!! :lol:
Post by: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:52:23
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.
As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify). :goodjob:
60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!
Your poor mother!!
What's my mother got to do with it?!! :lol:
Giving birth to that head!!
Your poor mother!!
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:55:00
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.
As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify). :goodjob:
60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!
Your poor mother!!
What's my mother got to do with it?!! :lol:
Giving birth to that head!!
Your poor mother!!
It wasn't that big then, you goose.
Post by: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:55:49
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:58:44
She never complained. Just got on with it.
I was a healthy eight & a half pounds.
Most of it in my lower half. :D
Post by: rustynutz on February 19, 2015, 11:25:43
Sue and I are very envious.... :evil:
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 11:27:27
Congrats on seeing the light, Dave..... :goodjob:
Sue and I are very envious.... :evil:
:thanx:
I'm practising my lane splitting every day.
Post by: rustynutz on February 19, 2015, 11:29:47
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 11:32:11
Will your head fit between the cars? :confused: :undecided: :snigger:
Only if I take my front number plate off.
Post by: Hati on February 19, 2015, 12:08:14
As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify).
That's my size in bike helmets, XL. Dave needs more X-es :D
Post by: rustynutz on February 19, 2015, 12:39:40
Will your head fit between the cars? :confused: :undecided: :snigger:
Only if I take my front number plate off.
I can see why you're having trouble getting a helmet to fit, what with having a numberplate stuck on your head... :snigger: :rofl:
Post by: Just Rick on February 19, 2015, 13:39:47
Post by: rustynutz on February 19, 2015, 13:48:50
Post by: Dazzler on February 19, 2015, 16:45:42
Congrats on seeing the light, Dave..... :goodjob:
Sue and I are very envious.... :evil:
You shacked up with Dave's wife now? :Shocked:
Post by: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 19:48:26
Congrats on seeing the light, Dave..... :goodjob:
Sue and I are very envious.... :evil:
You shacked up with Dave's wife now? :Shocked:
Or Rick's?
Post by: rustynutz on February 19, 2015, 23:50:35
Congrats on seeing the light, Dave..... :goodjob:
Sue and I are very envious.... :evil:
You shacked up with Dave's wife now? :Shocked:
Shhh, Dave hasn't twigged yet... :whistler:
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 21, 2015, 08:53:00
Congrats on seeing the light, Dave..... :goodjob:
Sue and I are very envious.... :evil:
You shacked up with Dave's wife now? :Shocked:
Shhh, Dave hasn't twigged yet... :whistler:
I have but I'm not complaining.
Last month's credit card bill was significantly lower. :snigger: (An oldie, but a goodie).