tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post4215838101247708837..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: But is it art?Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-34902716903273919542010-06-18T08:00:54.942+12:002010-06-18T08:00:54.942+12:00And that's just how it should be, Andrew!And that's just how it should be, Andrew!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-81105362892777744472010-06-18T03:26:41.083+12:002010-06-18T03:26:41.083+12:00Nice post Geoff and one that I am sure could be de...Nice post Geoff and one that I am sure could be debated ad infinitum, being a non-mechanical, non-engineering type I tend to find it more difficult to separate the form from the function side of motorcycles, it's just love!the riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681668130209585709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-36423930297636202022010-06-17T11:27:53.789+12:002010-06-17T11:27:53.789+12:00Pete:
Totally agree. In fact, it may have been th...Pete:<br />Totally agree. In fact, it may have been the lines of the Benelli TNT which subconsciously influenced the decision to get a Street Triple.<br /><br />Bob:<br />You might think that, but I couldn't possibly comment :-). I might add that like some gorgeous, curvy females; gorgeous curvy bikes tend to be high maintenance too (Oh dear, I may have dug a rather large hole here).<br /><br />Securing a Triple for visitors is a noble and generous thought on your part if taken at face value. However, I sense the beginnings of a ploy to add another bike to your already impressive stable of things automotive. Your wife will instantly smell a rat.<br /><br />Gary:<br />I can only apologise wholeheartedly for my craven behaviour. It's a good job I've let my CEng lapse since retirement or it would be grounds for being struck off. You have my word that I'll try harder in future despite the lack of any female endorsement.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-20333888975822710732010-06-17T09:30:59.688+12:002010-06-17T09:30:59.688+12:00As a fellow engineer, there is only one thing I ca...As a fellow engineer, there is only one thing I can say. Pull yourself together man and snap out of this arty-farty stuff! Get back to the hands-on, practical, testosterone filled man-stuff. Nice pictures though....Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73817197714112937402010-06-17T03:23:06.187+12:002010-06-17T03:23:06.187+12:00Geoff:
If I understand correctly that you love th...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />If I understand correctly that you love the lines of bikes that resemble the female form, with lots of curves that you could caress during every ride, then we are of the same opinion. But I tend to go with the flow now and would not consider anything exotic where parts could be a problem, or where service is questionable. While I love the Ducati 1098 I would never purchase one. I do love your street triple and would be very tempted to secure one as a spare for my "vistors"<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wet Coast Scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-51379674593361156682010-06-17T02:06:40.058+12:002010-06-17T02:06:40.058+12:00Hmmm I think any bike (not scooter) made in Italy ...Hmmm I think any bike (not scooter) made in Italy could definitely be slotted into the "form" first column.Mr Bunglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631346036519083344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73341925372694736832010-06-16T19:55:50.880+12:002010-06-16T19:55:50.880+12:00The matt black Rocket III would be just for show.....The matt black Rocket III would be just for show....it would sit in the corner of the dining room or something like that :)Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158034455791059826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-85974378472900063182010-06-16T16:41:46.602+12:002010-06-16T16:41:46.602+12:00Anthony:
Thought you'd like the Ducati after t...Anthony:<br />Thought you'd like the Ducati after the comments on your blog! Not sure how you'd keep a matt tank looking pristine though!<br /><br />Sonja:<br />Hahahaha - you will have Jennie's sympathy! Thank you, I'd like to think that I'm not a total lost cause...<br /><br />I do apologise, but I was leaving women out of the bike equation deliberately because black and chrome has traditionally been a male bastion. Can't you stick to black numbers and diamonds, leaving the black bikes to guys? ;-).<br /><br />Mike:<br />Thank you. You're spot on and it's even nicer wandering through having only bought a bike 8 months ago, so somewhat removed from temptation! I think it will have to be a lottery win before an 1198S ends up in our shed!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42591143952494733872010-06-16T15:06:19.202+12:002010-06-16T15:06:19.202+12:00Nice pics, Geoff! It's fun to wander through ...Nice pics, Geoff! It's fun to wander through the bikes when having a tire change.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946652999166458805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54572160895746210942010-06-16T13:03:58.492+12:002010-06-16T13:03:58.492+12:00Geoff,
I am also married to an engineer, hence I k...Geoff,<br />I am also married to an engineer, hence I know what your wife has to put up with ;-)<br />But those bikes are definitely art and well photographed, too, so you're not a lost cause to the touchy feely stuff...<br />You failed to mention that very woman looks great in a black number with diamonds AND looks great on a black number with chrome. Cheers, SonjaMSonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-87518813129184872142010-06-16T12:10:54.028+12:002010-06-16T12:10:54.028+12:00Geoff, it certainly is art, and they are absolutel...Geoff, it certainly is art, and they are absolutely beautiful examples of it. Love the 1198s!! And that matt black Triumph tank looks awesome....<br /><br />very, very nice!!Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158034455791059826noreply@blogger.com