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16 February, 2009
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15 February, 2009
By the way...
There is also a 2-wheel Valkyrie! This one I have heard a while back and kinda giggled at it.... hey I know, talk about coincidences.... Just to straighten up, The Kiss Of The Valkyrie, for how many references it may have has NOTHING to do with any of them. In fact it's pretty much away from all of them. I'd give a prize to who can guess where did I get this from!
It's not one of my favourite designs, I like racing bikes, but nevertheless it's a nice bike.
It's not one of my favourite designs, I like racing bikes, but nevertheless it's a nice bike.
Valkyrie
Well ain't that neat? I know the movie's up for a while but only now I wanted to make a comment about it.
I am the least person to believe in coincidences, but I got to admit this one was pretty darn good. I'm not saying things are connected, but I'm not saying otherwise either. Don't you think it's funny the choice of the name? I'm not a Cruise fan, specially since he "kidnapped" Katie Holmes and well... Katie, we miss you!
Any way, I heard it's a nice movie so this is my suggestion of the week, or at least late night session. Grab some popcorns, watch the movie and while you're at it, remember me! XD just kidding!
In the meanwhile....
OK, It's not the 2-wheel equivalent of a Ferrari, but it's pretty much close. I am no bike expert, in fact my experience on that matter is relatively small. I've liked bikes all my life, I collected photos, miniatures, etc. The chance of learning a little more about these fascinating machines (hey I know, it's not a space shuttle) arrived when of my driving license.
Yes of course, nowadays, having a driving license is almost mandatory. So, a while back I enlisted into a driving school and was pretty much anxious to start my classes. Again, I am not one to make things simple *insert devious grin here* yes I enlisted the B category which is basically the light vehicles. But *ruff some drums please* I also, and secretly, enlisted into the A category, which is the motorcycle category.
Everything was fine, until I had to start the bike lessons. So suddenly I was having 'car' lessons almost everyday, when in fact I was almost finishing those (here before we start the bike lessons we have a 16-head start of car lessons first).
At first we have a 125cc to start with, then after 8 classes or so we step up onto a 500cc Kawasaki ER-5 (that picture on the top). I have to say I was a little intimidated by it, because it was quite different from what I was used to. But hey, I'm not someone to back down from a challenge!
So, let the ride begin!
The hesitation I had disappeared quite rapidly once I put her into first gear. The hum of the engine was so different from the 125, smoother but stronger. The seat height (some 78 cm), well, I still had some difficulties adjusting, but after a round or two it was fine! Of course, it's not everyday we have 194 kilos of raw power, gasoline and drive in between the legs (no pun intended). It's a little baby one must drive oh so carefully.
By the end of the lesson, I didn't want to let go of her *lol* seriously! I even asked my instructor if I could take her home! The following lessons were OK, so far I haven't had a problem with her, no falls and whatsoever. Something that did bother me when I started, was to draw 'eights' on the road. But now, I do them just fine. The key is just to know when to shift our weight and lean really well.
Since I can't (for the time being) afford the new Honda, I'll keep my stakes a little lower and settle myself with the ER-5. It's a steady, reliable and fine bike for starters and recently licensed, and as far as I've heard, long time riders just talk wonders about it.
What's there not to like about it? : )
That's just my 2-cents thought about bikes today. Maybe others will follow!
Take care! (^_^)/
A girl can dream
(Courtesy: BHP)
Honda has pulled out all the stops to showcase the finest technology ever seen on a road bike with the all-new VFR1000F and touring-spec VFR1000GT motorcycles.
Along with the sexiest VFR yet, Honda has finally succumbed and given us a road motorcycle with a V5 engine derived from the successful 990cc RC211V MotoGP machine.
If that's not enough, they've also linked it to a Ferrari-style push-button gearchange for the fastest, smoothest gearchange yet seen, running through shaft drive with a trademark VFR single-sided swingarm.
Along with the sexiest VFR yet, Honda has finally succumbed and given us a road motorcycle with a V5 engine derived from the successful 990cc RC211V MotoGP machine.
If that's not enough, they've also linked it to a Ferrari-style push-button gearchange for the fastest, smoothest gearchange yet seen, running through shaft drive with a trademark VFR single-sided swingarm.
Honda also has plans for a GT version
I don't care about the ribbon color, just need too get one!!
14 February, 2009
Our forum (pt.2)
I'll just re-post this. We need more people at the forum! Right now it's just me and O-Ren, come on people, get involved, share things with us! I have been way busy to post any decent content on the forum, but I am working on it. Who said a forum was so much trouble?!! Eek!
Hey! (^_^)/
Just dropped by to announce a little thing here on the blog. We have our personal and dynamic forum working! (*___*) waaa! It's a beauty!
I am formally inviting all of you who wish to make part of it, in a positive and good way!
We have a long list of topics, some are still under construction, others still in need to be started!
So, come aboard and be a part of The Kiss of the Valkyrie! d( ^_~)b
Follow the link --
http://tkotv.lefora.com
See you there! (@_@)
Hey! (^_^)/
Just dropped by to announce a little thing here on the blog. We have our personal and dynamic forum working! (*___*) waaa! It's a beauty!
I am formally inviting all of you who wish to make part of it, in a positive and good way!
We have a long list of topics, some are still under construction, others still in need to be started!
So, come aboard and be a part of The Kiss of the Valkyrie! d( ^_~)b
Follow the link --
http://tkotv.lefora.com
See you there! (@_@)
Poema expresso
*Note: this poem and some others that might follow are part of my colletion of "express poems" which are poems made only recurring to three words and in the shortest time possible. Of course you guys don't now how much time I take to write them, but I assure thee it's under 5-minute mark. Or so. The words are chosen randomly, either by myself or someone I ask to do it. Most of them are in Portuguese, but I like challenges! If you have a request for one just drop a line, e-mail me or send some smoke signs! I promise to reply.
Palavras: Coração, pensamento, dor
O sentimento
Nada que o traduza em um
pensamento
Esse terrível perseguidor
jurado, executor
que os mortais chamam de Amor
Assassino do coração
da razão, ilusionista
malabarista, palhaço
Passo a passo se instala e,
quando se aparta
Dor maior não causa;
causa a morte,
de quem abandonado à sua sorte,
sucumbe ao seu encanto.
Palavras: Coração, pensamento, dor
O sentimento
Nada que o traduza em um
pensamento
Esse terrível perseguidor
jurado, executor
que os mortais chamam de Amor
Assassino do coração
da razão, ilusionista
malabarista, palhaço
Passo a passo se instala e,
quando se aparta
Dor maior não causa;
causa a morte,
de quem abandonado à sua sorte,
sucumbe ao seu encanto.
