Japanese motorcycle riders

Janet · Post by **Janet** » Wed Sep 11, 2002 10:10 am

But that takes all the fun out of it.
Imagine going full throttle into a bend, intending to apply load of brakes to slow down the engine revs, bang it down two gears then drive it round the corner.

And then remember that you're on the LE Velo, not the Honda. Now that's what I call exciting!

At least it was only at 40mph.

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Wed Sep 11, 2002 10:33 am

Ian, I'm speaking of a proper convertion, brake to the left, gear lever to the right. There's a little more to it than reversing the gear lever!

bjork · Post by **bjork** » Thu Sep 12, 2002 10:31 am

Note to Ian, I have a Moto Morini trail bike with the gear and brake levers already swapped over (ie gears on the right, brake on the left) it's taxed, tested and runs fine. Has a lot of upgrades such as 12v halogen lights, Hagon shock, Japanese switch gear etc. So do you fancy a trade for your non runners?

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 11:45 am

Ian - Do you not have the Brit versus Jap qualities the wrong way round?.

bjork · Post by **bjork** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 9:49 pm

I get your drift,or is it knee slide? But have you considered that with an Italian bike you get the best of both worlds, plus all the worst bits! What a bargain, cheap as chips! Do you think we should start a discussion about pasta bikes too? Certainly the mention of Japanese bike riders has got a lot of response, and nicely positive too. Is this a record no of replys to a posting here?

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 10:00 pm

Had a Lasagne once, didn't like it at all, all soft and soggy, very responsive though!

bjork · Post by **bjork** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 10:28 pm

Ah yes, but last nights leftovers are good for sealing primary chaincases. Or repairing wax cotton suits.