Because my GSX1400 isn't quick enough.......

[EXBEN]

So the other day Pat's son drops off Pats new K7 GSXR1000 to have a comfort kit fitted.
His son rode it over straight from the dealer because Pat said he wouldn't even attempt to ride it like that.
So I ask why did you buy a bike like this ? & he tells me that all the blokes he rides with have these things & his GSX1400 just can't keep up.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/47112446102421.jpg

[EXBEN]

So I go ahead & fit the comfort kit, & Pat's a happy camper now cause he can Keep up with his mates.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/4711244694033.jpg

[EXBEN]

Now this may not seem like anything unusual until you find out that
Pat is 76 yrs old.
Pat tells me He's not afraid of going fast he's just afraid of old peoples homes.
Pat Your a legend !
I hope Im doing stuff like this when Im your age.











http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/4711244694566.jpg

[hooligan]

I'm surprised you didn't just talk him into a turbo for the 1400.

[sharky]

Never to old to start a fighter project...just gotta get rid of the plastics now...

[Benz]

Good onya Pat;)
Hope to be doin the same meself.

[Jockney Rebel]

me too 70s the new 60, anyway my 70's are gonna make my 40's look like my 60's ...ill get me coat
nurse where s me pills?

[suxukifreak]

No comment. ;)

[WATEVR]

very cool!! strange thing how experience far outways enthusiasim (shit just got up from night shift and brain cant spell yet!!)

[BANDITROD]

thats cool go you old timer be proud

[zedsled]

The way i am going, i'll be 70 before the fighter is finished.
Wat to go pat

[TurboKat]

Respect.

[pommie]

I love to see that sort of thing, Cool

[Large]

(sniff) Still reckon the 07 is heaps bigger than the 05-06 GSXR (sniff)

:D

[Tony Nitrous]

Top bloke !!![8D]

My Ex used to live near Len Vale-Onslow (MBE) in Birmingham,
Used to see him about, still had his bike shop and went to work,
Still riding at 102, on a bike he'd designed and build 80 years
earlyier.

[Stocky]

Awesome !

Now fit a full system, DNA Air filter, 16t front sprocket, TEKA tune and smoke all yout mates LOL

[zx12argh]

dead set legend

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by EXBEN

So I go ahead & fit the comfort kit, & Pat's a happy camper now cause he can Keep up with his mates.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/4711244694033.jpg



Absolutly lovely story there Ben good on you Pat:D

But is it just me or does this thing now look like a faired GS500 from the side[:0]

[Gix11]

Go get 'em Pat!

[appo]

stopped at the lights pat looks 76.....
once he takes off on that thing he will look 26!!!

nothing like G-force to push back wrinkles....

[EXBEN]

quote:But is it just me or does this thing now look like a faired GS500 from the side

Umm no it's just you Damo....;)

[Boxer]

Sounds like a good "feel good" story for Rapid. Hopefully being 76 he'd have a stack of pics of him with his other bikes over the years

G'day Boxer,

I agree. Damn good idea. Why don't chase Pat up and do it? I'm sure Jeff would agree.

Would love to let Pat throw a leg over Mr Muscle and record his thoughts.

[customfighterer]

haha. great story. i think i must be related to that guy! speeds what ya need!

[throttlejockey]

god bless your cotton socks Patt!!
i hope i GET that old let alone still be wanting a comfy kit.

your too cool

[rock hard]

Way to go PAT..

[hyofighter]

what a legend

[BossMan]

no matter how hard young kids try they will never be as awsome as pat

[Shadowzone]

Even my Mrs thought that was cool. I have to admit I hope I'm still able to ride when I'm his age. Even if it is a scooter with training wheels...

[BANDITROD]

holy thread revival morry but a good one all the same

[skoerbin]

quote:Originally posted by EXBEN


Pat tells me He's not afraid of going fast he's just afraid of old peoples homes.





haha top bloke, i hope i have that mindset when im his age

[hutch]

great bloke i want to be like him when i grow up

[Elapid]

There is a bloke I work with that is near retirement age, he changes his bikes every few months. Among the last half a dozen there has been a Blackbird, 2 Busas and an '09 R1. Cool lad, Like what has been said I hope that at their age and older I hope I'm still riding.

Kris.