A potential Rocket Rider - another Aussie

R3Tex said:

I hate mine...***n thing has cost me more money...paint, pipes, tickets, etc. I think I'll trade it in on a Vespa

BTW...welcome aboard

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Evil Mitch said:

I ride mine everyday and its great but i dont have to deal with intense traffic . traffic yes but not sydney traffic . In traffic that stops and starts and generally sucks arse it can be a bit annoying on the big girl but i wouldnt trade her for anything. wouldnt mind TCs speedy as a mon-fri

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CanberraR3 said:

I love my Rocket in traffic or anywhere else and can't think of one short coming. Of course there's other bikes I'd enjoy too but the sheer size and power of the Rocket are among its strengths. I feel safer and certainly more visible and unless you're going to start mounting footpaths or riding over cars, or like to wear frocks when you ride, a Rocket is ideal.

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peter k said:

Going down from Illawarra to Milton on the way to the bay I did a bit of that foot path hopping getting around traffic. The heat was unbearable and I wasn't wearing afrock

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Mittzy said:

As far as stop start is concerned-- great opportunity to do a burnout. ... just kidding. .....

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hanso said:

geez I love living in the country except the upcoming 2 months when All the City folk from Canberra and Sydney not mention a quite a few from Melbourne our 20,000 population grows to 60,000

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Mittzy said:

Hanso Would have been

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TOMCAT said:

VespaTex .. just don't have that 'ring' to it .. sounds like a condom brand or something mate.

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R3Tex said:

I hate mine...***n thing cost me more money...paint, pipes, tickets, etc. I think I'll trade it in on a Vespa

BTW...welcome aboard

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Evil Mitch said:

Im still finding It hard to picture someone on a rocket in texas lol always picture u guys riding horses with six shooters on your hip . ........... yeah i know gotta get out more

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