 Scootz from Oz
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Joined: Dec 2014
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G'day All, looking forward to getting some good info and ideas from others on the site. I originally found this forum when looking for a Xmas pressie for the Beloved and her 2011 Speedy  She's had it a bit over 2 years and put about 18000kms on it, loves it. I gotta admit I really enjoy riding it too but think the back shocks are a bit stiff apart from that it goes, handles, stops, sounds and looks excellent..and every opportunity I am allowed I enjoy getting out on it because it is just ... uncomplicated and pure fun. The essence of riding. My current ride is a bit hard to categorize as it doesn't fit the mold of a traditional air cooled, normally aspirated tractor... e.g. have done a 1000+kms (600+ miles) in a day ...but definitely wouldn't call it a tourer, water cooled and feet forward...but doesn't really like going slow in traffic ...so wouldn't call it a cruiser.... can do 0-100 mph(160kmh) in 7.5 sec, has 150+BHP at rear wheel with 98ftlb/Torque and can do sub 11 sec over the 1/4..but I wouldn't call it a sports bike.. so it is just my ride...and it's (mostly) fun. Of all the bikes that have been in my garage I'd say the Speedy is the best value for money bike.... :-)  Cheers Coxy
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Re: Scootz from Oz
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Peace in the country when the sun goes down , the corn is gettin' high
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Worn Saddle
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Cool pictures! And you're obviously within your right to have the bike on that deck. After all, the sign doesn't say "no cycle riding! 
Fidelis et Fortis
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Re: Scootz from Oz
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Joined: Jun 2009
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Dinosaur.
"Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland
"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Learned Hand
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Nice pics, thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas!  
Warren
04 Caspian Blue and Silver America
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Greenhorn
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02 america,158 main,pods,homemade exhaust,sissy bar,box section high rise bars ... if it doesn,t need to be on there , throw it at an annoying neighbour lol
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and another from NZ. Welcome!
05 Speedmaster,Reverse Cone Shortys,Thunderbike AIR Kit,K&N Air Filter,Snorkel Removed,Dynojet Stage 1 Kit(126 main),Needle-Clip 1 From Bottom,42 Pilot,NGK Iridium Plugs,Progressive Springs,Hagon 2810's,Barnett Green Springs,TTP Safe-Start,MOSFET R/R
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Joined: Mar 2008
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Learned Hand
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Welcome and Merry Christmas... 
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Re: Scootz from Oz
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Joined: Dec 2014
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Thanks for the Welcome messages - good to see a cross section of riders from Oz + UnZud (got a bro in Wellington) as well as US (Hope to get back there soon) Will post some questions in other forums.
AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
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G day Scootz. Agree on the value for money, in my case it's my America. Sorry, meant Coxy, but gday Scootz anyway 
Last edited by TJohn; 12/30/2014 1:47 AM.
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