JAFA newbie (PeteJ)

[PeteJ]

Hi, all.

This is the first NZ forum I've joined, though I'm on a few bike model-specific ones.

I'm based in Auckland, but spend a lot of time in the Bay of Islands and Tauranga as well.

Been riding since well before I got my licence at age 15, and that was a lot of years ago. Still road race post classics, and have raced some pretty memorable machines.

The stable at present contains a VTR1000, XL1000V, a couple of Royal Enfields, a couple of OSSA trials bikes, early XL250, various aircooled CB Hondas of the 60s and 70s, a couple of 2-stroke Yamahas. Obviously, I have no bias toward any particular brand or type of machine: if it has 2 wheels and a motor, I'll ride and enjoy it.

I'm not really into riding on the road with groups of other people - too dangerous, too many people want to race but cannot ride well enough - but I do like to meet bike people at destinations. Luckily, we often do.

[Tim 39]

too many people want to race but cannot ride well enough - but I do like to meet bike people at destinations. Luckily, we often do.

Hi and welcome to Kiwibiker (the mad house) and I certainly agree with this statement that you posted. A lot of road riders get around on the road thinking theyre heroes but won't race because theyre not very good riders and they know it

[johnnyflash]

Welcome PeteJ, quite a nooooiiice collection you have there... enjoy the site, hope to catch you on the road some time..

[007XX]

Hi PeteJ..Welcome to you. You'll have a lot of fun with the folks around here.
I've only recently joined myself, but haven't found as yet anyone I didn't like.
Your collection sounds very impressive, and I am very jealous indeed!:yes:

Have fun....

[Mom]

Welcome aboard the KB wagon, this is an amazing place to share knowledge, ask for advice, network, have fun, make friends and take the piss out of those friends....:yes:
Please dont tar all of us with the " too many people want to race but cannot ride well enough"
brush aye?

There are plenty out here that ride with friends for the fun and the best bit....

" but I do like to meet bike people at destinations. Luckily, we often do."
We also love to meet people too!!
You will fit in well I am sure.

[Macktheknife]

G'day PeteJ, welcome along, enjoy the madness this place brings, know what you mean about some riders. A lot of KBers prefer to ride only with those they know and trust, just have to meet a few to find out who they are.
Feel free to come along to a party or event somewhere and say hi, some of us are often found at Bar Africa (albany) on Wednesday and Thursday nights (8.30-10ish), drop in and say g'day some time.

[PeteJ]

Thanks for the welcomes, folks.

Yep, I know Bar Africa - been to a couple of the Post Classic racing committee's meetings there. Might catch up there, then, some time.