Finally in the club (Romeo)

**Romeo** · 19th January 2008, 22:59

Been a member for well over a year now, but I've always felt like a black sheep.

Not anymore, I had my first ride tonight and it was totally sick!

It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Taking into account I rode freestyle BMX for 4 years, and have been driving a titchy manual car for nearly as long. Oh, and the Keith Code and Performance Riding books helped too, not that I've needed to put any of that knowledge to use yet!

The bike handles wonderfully and it's a dream to ride. It just eats up the mistakes and lets you off with a soft warning. Changes really nicely, even with heavy bike boots and it pulls better than my car at least!

[YOUTUBE=KbPmWIjWnR4]Romeo's First Ride[/YOUTUBE]

//edit: Yes, I know there is no "club"...
Oh, and I was most shocked with how quickly you can change gears on these things!

**Big Dog** · 19th January 2008, 23:35

Welcome to the club.

**Grub** · 19th January 2008, 23:42

Excellent! Well you've ben bitten now and you're stuck with both the Club and the Bug

**xwhatsit** · 20th January 2008, 00:41

Freaking awesome bike, man! She's in great nick. Your father's ancient Honda connections pay off?

Good luck, hope everything continues to go smoothly for you.

**Romeo** · 20th January 2008, 01:05

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Freaking awesome bike, man! She's in great nick. Your father's ancient Honda connections pay off?

Oh yeah, my old man ToyCollector10 was instrumental in getting me the bike (finance aswell!). One of his mates through the Classic Japanese Motorcycle Group (CHCH) let me have it at a very competetive price.

And it's kickin' it, and it's mad oldschool, and that's right up my alley.*

Cheers for the kind words!

It'll see me through until I'm on my restricted that's for sure.

**xwhatsit** · 20th January 2008, 01:09

Originally Posted by Romeo

until I'm on my restricted that's for sure.

Which is when you'll pick up a CB72, izzit?

**Romeo** · 20th January 2008, 01:16

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Which is when you'll pick up a CB72, izzit?

Well, something with a bit more go so I can keep up with the old man's '73 Z1

**skidMark** · 20th January 2008, 01:39

Originally Posted by Romeo

Well, something with a bit more go so I can keep up with the old man's '73 Z1

a gn 250 then? lol

you will have to change the caption next to ya avatar now though!

**Kittyhawk** · 20th January 2008, 01:44

F**k Where's the mods!! This thread needs to be censored theres a cage on here!!!

**Romeo** · 20th January 2008, 01:49

Originally Posted by skidMark

a gn 250 then? lol

SIF, even though you're joking, the CB175 would dominate a GN250. But still, when that Z1's on song you'll be hard pressed to catch it on a *average* 250, especially in a straight line ;].

Originally Posted by skidMark

you will have to change the caption next to ya avatar now though!

That's a good point, and my little Mitsubishi Colt picture will have to go too! -->

**skidMark** · 20th January 2008, 01:54

Originally Posted by Romeo

That's a good point, and my little Mitsubishi Colt picture will have to go too! -->

kill it...kill it now.

**scumdog** · 20th January 2008, 03:50

Choice scoot young dude, well done!

Just keep riding safely!!

**skidMark** · 20th January 2008, 04:09

Originally Posted by scumdog

Choice scoot young dude, well done!

Just keep riding safely!!

now what kind of image would that give other new zelaand road users? that bikers have gone soft and are no longer saying up yours to the law?

oink oink.

**onearmedbandit** · 20th January 2008, 08:34

Well done mate, will see you out on the roads.

**scumdog** · 20th January 2008, 10:53

Originally Posted by skidMark

now what kind of image would that give other new zelaand road users? that bikers have gone soft and are no longer saying up yours to the law?

oink oink.

THAT sort of attitude sure as hell got YOU a long way!!