New member (knottsav)

[knottsav]

Hi there folks....been a lurker here for a very long time.....seen some really neat stuff....like the recent thread with bikers helping out a fellow biker at the request of his wife....that was simply awesome guys!

Had bikes since I was a youn'un on the farm. Married life seemed to develop a permanently fixed 'centre stand' to my riding and my bikes. Been wanting to get back on a bike for at least the last five years, since I had a son...you know...show him the 'right stuff'.

All the browsing on tradme...lurking here and other related forums finally resulted in a 'test ride' which ended in a huge clean out in the garage to house the new (well very second hand) toy. I am very pleased with it, even if I ride a dreaded Beemer.

Anyone have any info on topboxes? Always hated the look....but from a practial POV I really need one now. Saw a very elcheapo on trade me
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=230200104
Its the right price for me right now...but as they say..you get what you pay for.

Thanks

[Highlander]

Welcome to the nut farm.
Plenty of usefull stuff here, just got to filter out the garbage to find it.

[knottsav]

Thanks :)

yep...like most forums.
Love the profile pic of your bike and the Mount. :clap: I hailed from up that way...in fact that was when I had my last bike....back in the early 90's.


Welcome to the nut farm.
Plenty of usefull stuff here, just got to filter out the garbage to find it.

[Jacko2]

Welcome Dude

[knottsav]

Cheers Jacko2
finally quit lurking and made a profile :D

Welcome Dude

[Jacko2]

Cheers Jacko2
finally quit lurking and made a profile :D

You know you're F'd now don'tcha?

[YellowDog]

Congrats on getting back on that horse.

An interesting time of the year to start back :)

But if the price is right!

Your R1100GS is a good choice to find your biker roadwheels again.

Take it easy.
YD

[knottsav]

Thanks YellowDog.
Sigh....yes winter....Dunedin....ice....grit.....but hey....it was a sunny monday morning....it seemed a good idea at the time :D (until I came to insurring it, seeing what registration is worth!)
all the best
AK


Congrats on getting back on that horse.

An interesting time of the year to start back :)

But if the price is right!

Your R1100GS is a good choice to find your biker roadwheels again.

Take it easy.
YD

[Jantar]

Welcome to the nuthouse. At least you are riding in the friendliest part of the country with more rallys each year than any other region. Good to see you're interested in the Southern Escapade ride. You'll find plenty of others doing it at a gentle to moderate pace rather than blasting around in a single day. Enjoy. :ride:

[Cheshire Cat]

Welcome to the shite!!!!:D

[knottsav]

Thanks Jantar.
I moved away at the end of the 90's but have been back her since '04. Surprised at the increase in traffic here since being away!
Yes...the Southern Escapade ride sounds like a good way to enjoy my bike and meeting others I hope.
cheers
;)

Welcome to the nuthouse. At least you are riding in the friendliest part of the country with more rallys each year than any other region. Good to see you're interested in the Southern Escapade ride. You'll find plenty of others doing it at a gentle to moderate pace rather than blasting around in a single day. Enjoy. :ride:

[knottsav]

Wading through it ;)
cheers for the welcome.


Welcome to the shite!!!!:D

[Fiendish Zen]

Ah welcome fellow de-lurker, I too was reading the forum for a few months before registering. Looking forward to talking with you more.

[Kemet]

What they said...

See you like photography so here's a link to the kb social group for photography

Linkie (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=95)