Hi everyone (DamianW)

**DamianW** · 14th August 2013, 20:22

Thought I'd introduce myself since I've been lurking on the forum the past few months. The name's Damian and I started riding last July at the tender age of 45. One year and 13,500km's later I can safely say I'm hooked. My wife and two kids are really supportive too

Last January I passed the new one hour Class 6R test and now counting down the months until I can sit the Class 6F test in July-14. My trusty stead is a 2012 Honda CBR250R and most weekends I head out from home on the North Shore to NE of Wellsford or south through Clevedon and Kawakawa Bay. Have ridden the odd 1,000km weekend ride and next February plan to complete the TT2000 endurance event (without breaking any of my 6R conditions).

So that's about it for now.

Cheers,
Damian

Edit: Forgot to mention, commuting daily come rain or shine always puts a smile on my face

**sels1** · 14th August 2013, 20:29

Originally Posted by DamianW

y at the tender age of 45.

Good on ya mate. never too later to start riding.
Welcome aboard.

**Grashopper** · 14th August 2013, 20:48

Welcome to kb

*heads off to ask google what the TT2000 is*

**Akzle** · 15th August 2013, 04:34

i was thinking, just yesterday, 'kb is missing something'

now i know what it was: another h*nda rider from auckland...

**Ulsterkiwi** · 15th August 2013, 07:11

welcome. I have a similar story to yourself. Often wonder why I waited until my 40s to get a bike but who cares! OUt there doing it now. A supportive wife is the best.

**caseye** · 15th August 2013, 08:13

Welcome along guys, a better wife is one who has 2 motorcycles of her own.(when they're both going) of course.
Enjoy yer bikes and take the missus for a few trips, who knows she may surprise you and want to get one herself.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th August 2013, 11:30

welcome.

you ride way more than I do.

**EJK** · 15th August 2013, 11:32

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