Big Trallies are for Wussies

[stromgal]

Hi, my name is bj, and I'm a WUSS. I rode my ugly V-Strom 10,000 miles in the last month, and only a small portion of that was gravel.

With three Givi bags and a full complement of camping gear, off-pavementing by myself was not at all desired. Did I mention that I'm a WUSS?  

(great meeting you in Custer, JM.)

[Johnny Monsoon]

Hi, my name is bj, and I'm a WUSS. I rode my ugly V-Strom 10,000 miles in the last month, and only a small portion of that was gravel.

With three Givi bags and a full complement of camping gear, off-pavementing by myself was not at all desired. Did I mention that I'm a WUSS?  

(great meeting you in Custer, JM.)

Maybe, but you're a very good lookin' wuss (who doesn't slur your words at all when you're toasted... impressive!).  Wonderful to meet you as well.  Check out my video link; there's a reference to you and Tom on down the thread.

[black hills]

What difference does it make?? Yea a KLR is a better off road bike than a something bigger, but my 300exc will easily kick it's ass in the woods. And the CBR is better than any of the adventure bikes when it comes to hitting the twisties, or cranking out some miles. So what?? Buy the bike that fits your needs and your riding style. I would like to have a big adventure bike. I wouldn't expect it to perform all that well on tight trails, or would I probably take it there,  but fire roads would be a blast on it. And that is the type of "adventure" I would use it for.  Plus I can cruise at 85mph down teh highway. The bike someone rides doesn't really say all that much about how they ride. Maybe they got a good deal on it, maybe it was all they could afford, maybe they made a mistake, etc. It's really none of my concern, is it??

[LordSmoke]

...snip...It's really none of my concern, is it??

No, so STFU about it!!!

[black hills]

No, so STFU about it!!!

Yes boss, right away boss, sorry boss........

[sprocket]

Man, this is the kind of conversations that need to take place face to face.
Monsoon way to shake it up baby!

[Johnny Monsoon]

Man, this is the kind of conversations that need to take place face to face.
Monsoon way to shake it up baby!

There are clearly two different types of posters here, eh?  Those that read the first post (without realizing it is tongue in cheek) and then post directly on that.  Then there are the ones who read the whole thread, then post.  LOL.  

Shakin' baby... shakka-shakka shakin' baby!

I loves me you guyses!

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Hey Johnny, I noticed you decided to post this when the DenMother was out and about. Your gonna get it from her when she gets baaaack!  

I'm baaaaack!  

Ok Johnny - I read every post in this thread - is this the one you were referring to when you said that everyone hates you?    Well I don't and wish that we could have had more time to chat at the National (never answer your phone once you've left the garage!). But I'll agree with your tongue-in-cheek first post: most of the big traillies never see dirt and if they do, it was unintentional. I'm very happy to say that I actively seek out dirt roads whenever possible (Req and I had a few great roads to/from the National) and most people are surprised/impressed when they hear where I take the bike.

So pick on 'em all you want. I'm comfortable knowing that I use the bike for what I intend it for!  

[Johnny Monsoon]

I'm baaaaack!  

Ok Johnny - I read every post in this thread - is this the one you were referring to when you said that everyone hates you?    

Oh nooooo... not this thread; there's no mention of a VFR anywhere in this thread... well, now there is...

[LordSmoke]

Yes boss, right away boss, sorry boss........

Very well. You're forgiven.  

[lomax]

Yep those Big Trallies are for Wussies allright. How could you possibly ride something like that off road.

Who would need something like that when you could have a little mini bike like a 450 or something. All in Fun Right?  







Cheers.
Marc

[Johnny Monsoon]

Yep those Big Trallies are for Wussies allright. How could you possibly ride something like that off road.

Who would need something like that when you could have a little mini bike like a 450 or something. All in Fun Right?  







Cheers.
Marc

WOOT!!!!!1!!!!!

Please see the 'What's Wrong With Me' thread started by Black Hills.  

Those 9fiddy's are sweet!  Too $$ for this boy though, I like to toss my bikes around on the trails; and like Black Hills, if you haven't pitched your bike down the trail at least once per outing, you weren't riding hard enough.

[thatguy]

Quite impressive Lomax.But I wouldn't wanna do 5 laps at Budds on it.

[R.Markus]

Quite impressive Lomax.But I wouldn't wanna do 5 laps at Budds on it.

You'll also have to take into consideration that it's Scot Harden riding it (at least in the second picture).

[photomd]

Yeah, the second picture is impressive...however I can do that on my CR...at least it starts out like that.  

The landing however.... ..... ....let's just say I'm glad there arent' any pictures.

I'm always in awe at how the Dakar types can ride those big bikes: amazing stuff.  

[lomax]

You'll also have to take into consideration that it's Scot Harden riding it (at least in the second picture).

I do not take the credit for either of the first two shots. Heck I could not do that on my little dirt bike.

I was just saying that fun can be had on any type of bike. BUT you must have more than one. It is a Moral imperative.

Cheers.
Marc

[Johnny Monsoon]

Of COURSE the little bikes can handle that stuff!  That's the point!  Most people ride little bikes like that, after all.  It's the big trallie rider who's convinced *they* can ride a big bike like that which provides the amusement.