[Sideshow bob]

OK..

..So this Year I Hit the big four-OH, and as I keep seeing the age fairy hanging round (I’m sure she’s been sneakily chiselling wrinkles and stapling on grey hair when I not looking!) and have to keep going out to avoid the middle age spread delivery. Felt I should prepare and decide what next??

My first thought was to slip happily into pre-senile dementia.. The idea of waving my stick at young whippersnappers (anyone younger than me! (be it 40 years or 4 minutes) and mutter how “we never behaved like that in my day!”) has appealed to me for a long time and I’m seriously looking forward to the days when I can do it.. Although I don’t currently find cardigans appealing and nobody’s told me where you buy those special old man trousers (the ones that do up just bellow the nipples) and the thought of smelling like wee, being mildly confused all the time and getting lost in cupboards all have there merits.. .. I don’t think they're for me (yet!)

So.. Mid-life crisis it is then!!

And now I have a problem.. Having always had bikes, I cant just go out and buy one as surely it wouldn’t qualify as part of the midlife crisis. An 18 year old girlfriend is appealing but a severely battered body, missing body parts, and a long stay in hospital (The results of suggesting to current GF I trade her in for newer model) convinced me otherwise! A Ferrari would be nice, but I’m not ready to drive that slowly (besides.. I can’t afford one). Growing my hair, having a tattoo and dressing like aged rockstar are ALL out of the question (That’s more like a description of the last 25 years).. Oh well….

….ANOTHER BIKE IT IS!

But What Bike? A Harley’s out of the question (do I really need to comment) any new sports bike has more than enough in the power department (Hell, my blade has more than I need, as I only ride on the street, I have spare HP hanging around, looking shifty an mugging old ladies) All of them handle better than I can do justice to (it pains me to admit it. But I give up long before my tyres even consider it..) The last time I ground my pegs day-glo & lycra were still fashionable. Don’t get me wrong.. I no Slouch (just don’t fancy re-living the heady days of my youth which seem to involve an unusual amount of hedges, ditches and wrong end of cars!!) BUT.. everything in the shop has something wrong with it (too pointy, not pointy enough, horrible exhaust, doesn’t go with my helmet!!.. You name it.. The list is endless). Nothing has made me wanna sell a kidney to finance its purchase! The 2007 repsol came close (did a little sex wee when I first saw it!!) but it has the same underlying problem as most bikes.. Now, this may just be me? Or maybe the early signs of afore mentioned dementia! (certainly the age fairy has been known to tamper with grey matter) but I don’t want the same bike as someone else! (especially if there’s is in better condition than mine!!)
then looking through a old magazine, I stumbled on the answer.. An idea from my past, long dormant and forgotten (slightly dusty, filed under.. ..One day)..


A penis extension! (no.. not that one)
Thai bride (nope)
Spondon framed streetfighter.. (Oh yes… That’s the one!!)

Now I’m planning to sell my dear old silver-haired grannies artificial hip (after I dig her up) on Ebay to finance it..

The question is what essential BLING should I add/consider??
Suggestions much appreciated (even if ignored)

Hears my planned starting point.. Minus the 916 look tail and I’m thinking with Banana Swing arm rather than singlesider!!

[jdugen]

4 - 0!!! You young wipersnapper!!
Just ignored my sixtieth, too busy planning a Nurburgring session and a grand tour de France. Though I must admit, for my 40th mid life crisis I didnt do the Thai bride bit, I bought a bar in Bangkok and had thirty of them 'working' for me..... Ahh, happy days.
Do whatever makes you feel good, and then keep on doing it.

Cheers

[steingar]

Fe! A new bike for you midlife crisis. You are such a wanna-be limey. For a proper midlife crisis you need an airplane.

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by jdugen

I bought a bar in Bangkok and had thirty of them 'working' for me..... Ahh, happy days.

Now ... theres an Idea!!! (why didn't i think of that?!)

Just gotta figure out how to sell the idea to GF (BTW dear I just brought a bar.. It's a bit out of the way.. I'll see you in six months when my visa runs out!! = might NOT go down very well?!!)

[Carolina_954]

Well, I would start with an engine. After that, I think the rest will fall into place.

[RojerLockless]

funny story

[LoopyLee]

Now ... theres an Idea!!! (why didn't i think of that?!)

Just gotta figure out how to sell the idea to GF (BTW dear I just brought a bar.. It's a bit out of the way.. I'll see you in six months when my visa runs out!! = might NOT go down very well?!!)

This is what I think of the whole idea..

Sideshow Loopy
Sideshow Loopy
Loopy Sideshow
Sideshow Loopy
Loopy Sideshow
Sideshows Bikes Loopy

and thats just a start

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

This is what I think of the whole idea..

Sideshow Loopy
Sideshow Loopy
Loopy Sideshow
Sideshow Loopy
Loopy Sideshow
Sideshows Bikes Loopy

and thats just a start

Guess Sideshow won't be buying a bar over here then.
Just one point, Sideshow. You're never going to get a six month visa and the days of the month by one month extensions are over.

[jhonda41]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

This is what I think of the whole idea..
Loopy Sideshow
Sideshow Loopy
Loopy Sideshow
Sideshows Bikes Loopy

and thats just a start

uhm... does Loopy = Sideshow's real GF?


If so, my condolences Mr. Bob.

Although I cant say that I feel your pain. The UK has an awesome selection of bikes, in all ranges of CC's and all types of colour schemes. Cant really see how you're having difficulty finding a bike. I'd be happy with a white CBR.And if you're going through a mid-life crisis wtf do they call what I've been going through for the last 10 years?

If you're gonna bling out the bike in the pic, you'll definitely need a 300 rear tire (or whatever the biggest size is these days) on a SSSA.


Oh and throw a Givi top bag on there just to be different.

-jh
proud supporter of frankenbikes.

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by jhonda41

uhm... does Loopy = Sideshow's real GF?

yes I am his real GF

and the thought of smelling like wee, being mildly confused all the time and getting lost in cupboards all have there merits..

Just between me and all of you... he is already doing some of this already... will leave you to figure out which bits!!!!!!!!

[jhonda41]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

yes I am his real GF


Just between me and all of you... he is already doing some of this already... will leave you to figure out which bits!!!!!!!!

Well thats good to know. I'll remember to wipe the seat thoroughly should I ever borrow his bike

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by jhonda41

The UK has an awesome selection of bikes, in all ranges of CC's and all types of colour schemes. Cant really see how you're having difficulty finding a bike.

Nah..
aint finding it difficult to find one (there loads I really like).. just getting really FUSSY.. want something no one else has, summut that when you park up, aint surounded by all but identical bikes when you return (er... if it still there!) I can't be the only?!

Originally Posted by jhonda41

Well thats good to know. I'll remember to wipe the seat thoroughly should I ever borrow his bike

It NOT the seat you wanna worry about!!!

and loopy is CURRENT GF (altho after her posts I considering trade in.. possibly on aformentioned Thai bride)

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

and loopy is CURRENT GF (altho after her posts I considering trade in.. possibly on aformentioned Thai bride)

Trust me on this, Bob. A Thai bride is for Christmas, not for life.

[bettingpython]

Tryg Westby's spondon framed CBX this bike is local to me.

Maybe something outrageous like this for your mid life crisis.

Honda CBX - Spondon Frame Streetfighter - The Kneeslider

CycleForums - Spondon Framed CBX

Or convince loopy she wants a thai bride for christmas too, no reason to trade a GF in if she's into asian as well...

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by bettingpython

Or convince loopy she wants a thai bride for christmas too, no reason to trade a GF in if she's into asian as well...

[LoopyLee]

altho after her posts I considering trade in.. possibly on aformentioned Thai bride

I found this ad on Ebay.. Do you think he is trying to get rid of me


Female.. For Sale or Trade

Plenty of miles left on the clock (aged 40)
Aero-dynamic (slim)
Good paintwork (red hair with black streaks)
Runs fine (fit and healthy)
Unusual Decals (tattoos of dragons)

Very good if slightly warped sense of humour..
Good cook.. and can wash up too
Rides bikes.. and owns several..
Able to fix and work on bikes.. and finds cleaning them strangely relaxing!!

For more information ring ***** ******..
Test rides not allowed..

[Bucko@buck88.ka]

I think i'd bid on that description but i cant seem to find a link !

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by Bucko@buck88.ka

I think i'd bid on that description but i cant seem to find a link !

That's NOT the description I put.... It doesn't mention the high running cost, OR the intermittent whine that i can't trace & cure!!

and Surffrog do they have a catalogue? one that shows all the models from various angles with accessories!! (can always trade in again after christmas)

[Bucko@buck88.ka]

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

That's NOT the description I put.... It doesn't mention the high running cost, OR the intermittent whine that i can't trace & cure!!

and Surffrog do they have a catalogue? one that shows all the models from various angles with accessories!! (can always trade in again after christmas)

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

That's NOT the description I put.... It doesn't mention the high running cost, OR the intermittent whine that i can't trace & cure!!


and Surffrog do they have a catalogue? one that shows all the models from various angles with accessories!! (can always trade in again after christmas)

Hmmmm......
Right.......

Please excuse any screams of agony that you hear coming from Oxfordshire this evening... Sideshow wont be able to type mean things about me for a while... I'm going to break all his fingers with a pair of locking pliers

[taurag]

Why, old chap!! come on down here to the mother city, Cape town. I bet 90% of all foreigners here are either poms or fritz's. and most of them i see are well into their 40's. with your pound worth 16 times more than our rand, you might think you died and went to heaven. they usually end up staying and buying all the prime real estate in places like Camps Bay.Oh, the girls are a treat, just be careful tho', ask Sir Alex.

[bettingpython]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

I found this ad on Ebay.. Do you think he is trying to get rid of me


Female.. For Sale or Trade

Plenty of miles left on the clock (aged 40)
Aero-dynamic (slim)
Good paintwork (red hair with black streaks)
Runs fine (fit and healthy)
Unusual Decals (tattoos of dragons)

Very good if slightly warped sense of humour..
Good cook.. and can wash up too
Rides bikes.. and owns several..
Able to fix and work on bikes.. and finds cleaning them strangely relaxing!!

For more information ring ***** ******..
Test rides not allowed..

What's the starting bid for this auction. Is their a buy it now price. How much is shipping to the states. Nice couple might be interested...

Pic's of potential new owners available on request...