My New Toy

Doggie 1 · **January 25, 2015, 09:31:01**

This is my new toy.
I picked it up on Friday.
Thanks to all who offered advice, but at the end of the day I had to do what I was comfortable with.
I intend to put a few thousand kms on this and then buy a tourer to compliment it.

cruiserfied · **Reply #1: January 25, 2015, 09:33:23**

Shiny

very nice

John B · **Reply #2: January 25, 2015, 09:47:21**

Just Rick · **Reply #3: January 25, 2015, 09:52:13**

Can see it's a Honda,but what size,I'll definitely have to come an visit now

but without Sue

Good stuff

Doggie 1 · **Reply #4: January 25, 2015, 10:00:43**

Quote from: Just Rick on January 25, 2015, 09:52:13

Can see it's a Honda,but what size,I'll definitely have to come an visit now but without Sue Good stuff

It's a CB400 Rick. Fuel injected, V-tec, etc.
Must at least catch up for a coffee around Perth, been meaning to do that.

Johnno · **Reply #5: January 25, 2015, 11:35:17**

nice one

Hati · **Reply #6: January 25, 2015, 11:39:22**

Upcoming weekend?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #7: January 25, 2015, 11:40:54**

Quote from: Hati on January 25, 2015, 11:39:22

Upcoming weekend?

Of course.
If you can keep up.

CraigB · **Reply #8: January 25, 2015, 16:18:28**

Looks good Dave, almost identical to my GSX

Asterix · **Reply #9: January 25, 2015, 17:13:25**

looking good..

Congrats.

Dazzler · **Reply #10: January 25, 2015, 20:51:37**

Very nice Dave! Bit of a chick magnet! (until you get on it)

FatBoy · **Reply #11: January 25, 2015, 23:54:52**

Nice bike, Dave!!

Now when Sue says, "On your bike, Dave!!" you will be happy!!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #12: January 26, 2015, 00:24:35**

Very true.

Thanks guys (except the bit from Dazz about me getting on it.

)

Alasama · **Reply #13: January 26, 2015, 00:29:27**

Very nice~ CB400 equipped ABS.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #14: January 26, 2015, 00:32:19**

Yes, it has ABS and Honda's combined braking.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #15: February 18, 2015, 09:59:47**

Now, I know that you will all laugh at me, but I can take it.

I have had untold trouble finding a motorcycle helmet to fit my (apparently) big head.

The full face XXL helmets I can't even get on.
So I need at least a 3XL.
I guess that's the price to pay when you have such a big brain.

To make do, last week I managed to pick up an open face helmet (not ideal) that at least I can get on.
Today I picked up a visor for it, but it is fixed, so I probably won't use it.
TBH, I prefer the feel of the open face helmets because full face are claustrophobic, but protection-wise, I know I have to get one.
The one I have has no chin protection.
Back in the Dreamtime when I rode police bikes, I didn't have trouble finding a M/C helmet to fit, so why now?

Surely I can't be alone in this....?
What is going on? Do people have smaller heads these days?

Shambles · **Reply #16: February 18, 2015, 10:02:09**

Quote from: Doghead 1

What is going on? Do people have smaller heads these days?

It is the age of miniaturisation, you know.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #17: February 18, 2015, 10:04:47**

Quote from: Shambles on February 18, 2015, 10:02:09

Quote from: Doghead 1
What is going on? Do people have smaller heads these days?

It is the age of miniaturisation, you know.

I have noticed that with other parts of my body.

Dazzler · **Reply #18: February 18, 2015, 10:10:19**

Sorry dave, but that is funny!

until someone gets hurt..

Asterix · **Reply #19: February 18, 2015, 19:01:13**

Doggie 1 · **Reply #20: February 19, 2015, 10:25:32**

Phil №❶ · **Reply #21: February 19, 2015, 10:26:49**

Quote from: Asterix on February 18, 2015, 19:01:13

Doubt it will make much difference.

FatBoy · **Reply #22: February 19, 2015, 10:38:11**

I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.

As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify).

Doggie 1 · **Reply #23: February 19, 2015, 10:39:43**

Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:38:11

I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.

As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify).

60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!

FatBoy · **Reply #24: February 19, 2015, 10:41:05**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:39:43

Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:38:11
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.

As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify).

60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!

Your poor mother!!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #25: February 19, 2015, 10:51:18**

Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:41:05

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:39:43
Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:38:11
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.

As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify).

60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!

Your poor mother!!

What's my mother got to do with it?!!

FatBoy · **Reply #26: February 19, 2015, 10:52:23**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:51:18

Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:41:05
Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:39:43
Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:38:11
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.

As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify).

60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!

Your poor mother!!

What's my mother got to do with it?!!

Giving birth to that head!!

Your poor mother!!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #27: February 19, 2015, 10:55:00**

Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:52:23

Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:51:18
Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:41:05
Quote from: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2015, 10:39:43
Quote from: FatBoy on February 19, 2015, 10:38:11
I too have a large head, Dave. As my "mates" in the Navy used to say, "You have the unfeasibly large, novelty scone." I did have trouble getting the helmets to fit as well. Basically I'd get the largest possible and just put in the thinest padding.

As for head size, in metric I am a 60-61cm head, and have a weird shape (as those that have met me can testify).

60-61 cm isn't a problem.
65-66 cm is a problem!

Your poor mother!!

What's my mother got to do with it?!!

Giving birth to that head!!

Your poor mother!!

It wasn't that big then, you goose.

FatBoy · **Reply #28: February 19, 2015, 10:55:49**

It wasn't that little either!!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #29: February 19, 2015, 10:58:44**

She never complained. Just got on with it.
I was a healthy eight & a half pounds.
Most of it in my lower half.