Belated hello from Chisanga

[Chisanga]

Hi all

Been lurking and posting on these forums for a couple of months and as my first bike finally arrived today I thought it about time to introduce myself properly.

I have been fascinated by the works of art that are motorcycles for as long as I can remember but have been put off because my mother has always been strongly opposed to my owning one ever.

Finally after a successful year at university (I returned two years ago to complete my BA), approaching my 33rd birthday and watching "Long Way Round" for the umpteenth time I decided to no longer be the person who says "Yeah, i've always wanted to ride a bike" and become the guy who says "Yeah, that's my bike outside".

It has definately been an interesting process for me personally since I decided to purchase a bike especially considering the emotional rollercoaster this whole forum has been on the last few weeks. In the end I decided to follow my dream and hope to have many years of safe and enjoyable biking.

I want to get to meet you fellow KBers (especially McJim - fellow VTR owner out East) out there and when I am confident go on a newbie ride or two.

So there we go that's me - drop me a line if you wanna go for a ride (at your nanna's nanna's nanna's nanna speeds) or just to say hi.

Safe biking everybody

Cheers

James

[mstriumph]

hi James - welcome to the madhouse! :yes:

irrespective of the potential hazards, there's really nothing like riding :love: - hope you have many years' enjoyment ahead!!

[Drum]

Hi Chisanga, and welcome to the site.

Keep a cool head and enjoy the summer dude.:niceone:

[MyGSXF]

Been lurking and posting on these forums for a couple of months and as my first bike finally arrived today I thought it about time to introduce myself properly

& about bloody time too!!!!! :dodge:

Welcome to the family son.... :grouphug:

Your life will never be the same.....:Punk:

Jen :rockon:

ps: we're harmles... really...!! :whistle:

[Maha]

Welcome to the show James....nice 'starter for 10' you got there.... (VTR)
Theres a great Kaleidoscope of entities on here, as you probably know by now..:yes:
Enjoy your time on the road mate........:niceone:

[Citroenjunkie]

Welcome and enjoy. Motor bikes are the best fun you can have with your clothes on! :ride:

[Blairos]

Nice looking VTR! - where did you procure it from?

[Chisanga]

Nice looking VTR! - where did you procure it from?

Thanks - I bought in new from AMPS in Khyber Pass Road - speak to Patrick :)

[Chisanga]

Welcome and enjoy. Motor bikes are the best fun you can have with your clothes on! :ride:

They are probably quite exhilarating to ride with no clothes on as well :innocent:

[Blairos]

Thanks - I bought in new from AMPS in Khyber Pass Road - speak to Patrick :)

Ah yes... Patrick sold me my VTR as well - recently traded it at Mr Motorcycles in Pukekohe for my K6 Bandit - the chaps there said it didnt stay in their showroom for long...

Someone picked themselves up a great bike, just thought it may have been you :)

[Trudes]

Hi James, welcome and there is nothing at all wrong with going at your nanna's nanna's nanna type speeds (I should know), as long as you eventually get to where your going!!:sunny: Stay safe dude, and enjoy that cool bike of yours!

[McJim]

They are probably quite exhilarating to ride with no clothes on as well :innocent:

Mmmmm but the gravel rash and skin grafts can be a pain in the arse...literally.

I'll PM you my contact details and some evening or weekend if the weather is fine I'll relate some of my bike experiences to you and will try to give you some good advice (like get in touch with a Mentor and attend RRRS at your earliest convenience etc.)

I've been riding for 8 months now and have clocked up about 12,000km in that time. Out riding most weekends and I commute from Botany Downs to Ponsonby and back every day.

Welcome to the KB world.

[gijoe1313]

Yep, belated howdy doody to you as well! I see you have McJim getting his paws on ya already! Glad to have you onboard and hope to see you riding safely out there! :yes:

[McJim]

Yep, belated howdy doody to you as well! I see you have McJim getting his paws on ya already! Glad to have you onboard and hope to see you riding safely out there! :yes:

Yeah - don't bin yer bike in the second muddy corner you meet like some people I know :rofl:

[Alice]

Hi James,
How are you enjoying the VTR?

I have the same bike as you which I have only had for 3 days after having to wait for ages for it to arrive.I am new to motorcycling to, and like you where inspired by the DVD Long Way Round and other similiar storys.

I have clocked up 590km since it arrived on Fri evening and find it easy to ride, it will need its first oil change in no time.I am lucky because we do not have the amount of traffic down here that you have to contend with.

Hope your having lots of fun on yours.

[Chisanga]

Hi James,
How are you enjoying the VTR?

I have the same bike as you which I have only had for 3 days after having to wait for ages for it to arrive.I am new to motorcycling to, and like you where inspired by the DVD Long Way Round and other similiar storys.

I have clocked up 590km since it arrived on Fri evening and find it easy to ride, it will need its first oil change in no time.I am lucky because we do not have the amount of traffic down here that you have to contend with.

Hope your having lots of fun on yours.

Cheers Alice,

I am loving the VTR so far but have only done 100km on mine due to the dodgy Auckland weather.

Hope you have a great time on your bike, I bet there is some magic scenery around there to look at.

James

[Blairos]

I thought I had done a few K's on my old VTR after I got it - once the 6F came along, with the new Bandit... 1400K in 2 weeks.. couldnt believe it

Sort of shows what getting the Full drives you to do, especially with a new ride that was saved up for, right from the start :2thumbsup

The VTR was the best possible intro to this, its a give & take thing, but will allow more give, so long as theres not too much take

Shit, I am burbling, must be a bit pissed - Merry Xmas all :)

[shafty]

Hi James, welcome - nice bike, and of course " you meet the nicest people on Honda's"