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I'm just bipolar !!! Then again, so am I !!!
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Hi TouraTed
Bipolar doesn't mean schizophrenic BTW. 
Could mean "very inconsistent"?
Now wot abaat those Suzukis - do ya love 'em or hate 'em? And those BMWs? and those Hondas; and those KTMs? and, and... 
Please don't ejaculate over anyone's bike though; he might get nasty...
Anyway, bye for now! 
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Please don't ejaculate over anyone's bike though; he might get nasty...
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Yeah, stay the hell away from my bike. There's rust all over it already and absolutely no need to make things even worse  
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Hi TouraTed
Bipolar doesn't mean schizophrenic BTW. |
You should know I guess 
Mental disorders aren't really my strong suit !
If you wan't to know my opinions on all brands of bikes, buy my book which is out at the end of the month !!
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You should know I guess
Mental disorders aren't really my strong suit !
If you wan't to know my opinions on all brands of bikes, buy my book which is out at the end of the month !! |
TouraTed! I truly don't want your opinion on bikes  , but very glad to hear you have a book coming out Good man! That's not easy to do, so well done that man!
Tell us more, come on, you're not usually shy about such things! Hope you had a good proof reader for all those spelling and punctuation mistakes.....
But let's have some details on your book.....Send me a copy and I'll review it.....
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TouraTed! I truly don't want your opinion on bikes , but very glad to hear you have a book coming out Good man! That's not easy to do, so well done that man!
Tell us more, come on, you're not usually shy about such things! Hope you had a good proof reader for all those spelling and punctuation mistakes.....
But let's have some details on your book.....Send me a copy and I'll review it..... |
It's a book about internet trolling so I guess you would be the best person to review it ! 
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It's a book about internet trolling so I guess you would be the best person to review it ! |
Ted, whats wrong with you? I only asked about your book, and you won't tell. So please stop your trolling/flaming and give us the publisher, the title, where to get a copy and all that stuff. It's brilliant when an HU member writes a book. Look at Sam Manicom, Lois Price, Simon Gandolphi, and Paul Pratt. People are not "stalking " you if they read your book and your posts.
Can't you stop kidding around for a moment? Will you give us some info? I would be pleased to hear it, because publishing is not so easy, and you have done brilliantly well to get to the publishing/distribution stage; many don't even get that far.
I thoroughly congratulate you on your book. I will buy a copy.
PS I've PMd you with some serious advice.
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Ted, whats wrong with you? I only asked about your book, and you won't tell. So please stop your trolling/flaming and give us the publisher, the title, where to get a copy and all that stuff. It's brilliant when an HU member writes a book. Look at Sam Manicom, Lois Price, Simon Gandolphi, and Paul Pratt. People are not "stalking " you if they read your book and your posts.
Can't you stop kidding around for a moment? Will you give us some info? I would be pleased to hear it, because publishing is not so easy, and you have done brilliantly well to get to the publishing/distribution stage; many don't even get that far.
I thoroughly congratulate you on your book. I will buy a copy.
PS I've PMd you with some serious advice.
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Im not releasing a book.. I'm taking the piss ! As you know !!!!!!!!!! 
Funny how the "trolling" new member suddenly dissapeared once they were discredited and maybe "uncovered"
Jesus christ, has this forum really come to this !!! I'll happily deactivate my membership and hang my head in shame if i've let myself become part of the problem.......
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Im not releasing a book.. I'm taking the piss ! As you know !!!!!!!!!!
Funny how the "trolling" new member suddenly dissapeared once they were discredited and maybe "uncovered" |
I took you seriously Ted, simply because that's what you said. I didnt realise that you were "taking the piss". Never mind; I was pleased as I said, that this book was happening for you, and I believed your word was true. Read my post.
You're right about the alias post, as I privately said to you, when the identity of this person came up. I previously noted that he'd removed it. Subsequent posts from him made it certain, and IP info would clinch it. He or his relative removed his transatlantic post pretty sharpish, but was caught in a trap because others had quoted it. He was ready with protests and excuses in another thread before he was even asked, and revealed himself in other ways.
Have a good journey in Africa....
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Hey Ted ,just keep on telling it the way you see it .
A real person with an honest point of view is a refreshing change from the spineless trollers .
Enjoy your trip    .
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Hey Ted ,just keep on telling it the way you see it .
A real person with an honest point of view is a refreshing change from the spineless trollers .
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You can't please everyone !!
Cheers dude !! I'm looking forward it...
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To answer the original question. Yes,they are worth it.
Get one and be convinced. I bought a new 12GS in June '09 and swapped it for another new DOHC 12GS in May '10. 14,000 miles covered on them so far,no problems.
I've had thirty-odd years of biking on Japanese,British and American stuff and I can honestly say I've never enjoyed the biking so much as I'm enjoying it on the GS.
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To answer the original question. Yes,they are worth it.
Get one and be convinced. I bought a new 12GS in June '09 and swapped it for another new DOHC 12GS in May '10. 14,000 miles covered on them so far,no problems.
I've had thirty-odd years of biking on Japanese,British and American stuff and I can honestly say I've never enjoyed the biking so much as I'm enjoying it on the GS.
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Hi StarB
I've never owned a BMW but those trouble free miles say a lot! I have a RTW friend on a BMW at the moment and that bike has served him/them well for thousands of miles including a crash in India (surprise?!). The bike was fixed and they roll on.
That looks like fine country in your pics and I can tell you there's lots of great trout fishing all round there.
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