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16th November 2005, 16:51
Hi all,
I have been lurking and piping up occasionally for the last few weeks so time to introduce myself.
I rode a copy of a 150 Vespa for about a year or more when I first came to Auckland (about the mid ’80s) and stopped riding it as soon as I got a car. Then about 20 years later, a funny thing happened…
A couple of months ago I was thinking about the fuel consumption of the stock AU 4 litre Fairmont when sitting stationary at traffic lights and in motorway cues and I suddenly thought about getting back on a bike. Within less than a week I HAD TO HAVE a bike. (If this is a mid-life crisis, its going pretty well so far).
Anyway, initially I thought about one of the new super-scooters (Suzuki AN250 or something) but my preteen/teen kids said they would disown me completely - so I went the cruiser way. The Honda Magna 250 is a great introduction – I am doing a few minor things done to it to get it up to scratch but overall it’s a good solid bike.
After I get my full licence (which I wish I had sat back in the 80’s), I am thinking about one of the 800cc Suzuki cruisers to start with (I like the look of the one Mrs Hitcher rides for example). I might have to sell the old Fairmont to get something like that – if I do that, you know I am committed to the cause!
I work in IT (data analysis and database integration). Other interests include 3D Graphics and tattoos (although Mrs ApplicatioNZ is not a fan of those so I will have to wait for her to expire before I make a booking for a full body suit).
You will no-doubt read some more newbie-like questions from me in the near future and I’ll pop up and put in a 2 cents worth here and there.
Thanks to all of you for your contributions. I have already learned so much from present and past conversations.
Regards
ApplicatioNZ
I have been lurking and piping up occasionally for the last few weeks so time to introduce myself.
I rode a copy of a 150 Vespa for about a year or more when I first came to Auckland (about the mid ’80s) and stopped riding it as soon as I got a car. Then about 20 years later, a funny thing happened…
A couple of months ago I was thinking about the fuel consumption of the stock AU 4 litre Fairmont when sitting stationary at traffic lights and in motorway cues and I suddenly thought about getting back on a bike. Within less than a week I HAD TO HAVE a bike. (If this is a mid-life crisis, its going pretty well so far).
Anyway, initially I thought about one of the new super-scooters (Suzuki AN250 or something) but my preteen/teen kids said they would disown me completely - so I went the cruiser way. The Honda Magna 250 is a great introduction – I am doing a few minor things done to it to get it up to scratch but overall it’s a good solid bike.
After I get my full licence (which I wish I had sat back in the 80’s), I am thinking about one of the 800cc Suzuki cruisers to start with (I like the look of the one Mrs Hitcher rides for example). I might have to sell the old Fairmont to get something like that – if I do that, you know I am committed to the cause!
I work in IT (data analysis and database integration). Other interests include 3D Graphics and tattoos (although Mrs ApplicatioNZ is not a fan of those so I will have to wait for her to expire before I make a booking for a full body suit).
You will no-doubt read some more newbie-like questions from me in the near future and I’ll pop up and put in a 2 cents worth here and there.
Thanks to all of you for your contributions. I have already learned so much from present and past conversations.
Regards
ApplicatioNZ