Do what ?? Wear Sandals
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Re: Do what ?? Where Sandals
First thing I though...StMarks wrote:They'll go down well on a Gixxer forum.
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Re: Do what ?? Wear Sandals
I guess although it seems a ridiculous idea from our perspective, it's actually a step up in safety for the target demographic. Now they just have to convince them that a step thru' is not a family sedan.
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Done and done.If you happen to value convenience and your foot tan more than safety, check out Bata’s website to pick yourself up a pair.
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Re: Do what ?? Wear Sandals
& Don’t let’s forget the natural Harley association with leather chaps.?
Well, I have to pity you BMW, Ducati & Gixer riders.
I’m very happy to ride a:

Well, I have to pity you BMW, Ducati & Gixer riders.


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Re: Do what ?? Wear Sandals
Does that apply to car drivers as wellMonty wrote:

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I shouldn't throw stones, I drive a Volvo!Spudda wrote:Does that apply to car drivers as wellMonty wrote:
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LOL, I think you'd find I'd be a tit even without my Triumph mate.duke63 wrote:Does that mean you only ever find a tit with a Triumph, St Marks?
My concern with people who choose to drive a Volvo, is that their priority in purchasing a car is that it should be safe when they crash.!Monty wrote:......I shouldn't throw stones, I drive a Volvo!
IMHO this is why their driving reputation is all too frequently well earned. (

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I didn't chose it, plus I think it's actually a Ford. It's a V40 which I think is based on a Focus.
Was just trying to get a rise out of Jon, but he's not biting
Was just trying to get a rise out of Jon, but he's not biting
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Monty wrote:I shouldn't throw stones, I drive a Volvo!Spudda wrote:Does that apply to car drivers as wellMonty wrote:
WTF! I drive a Volvo as well....


But like my bikes it has two speeds, fast and stop

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I chose my Beemer and glad I didMonty wrote:I didn't chose it,

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