Another returning biker from the Waikato (zathras)

[zathras]

Hi all

I used to ride my ZZR600 all the time but after getting rear ended by some morons about 4 or 5 years ago it somewhat lost it's appeal and I stopped riding however I kept the bike and kept it in running condition more or less. Fast forward to now and I have had to give up my car as it tried to bankrupt me, so I have returned to the bike. It's been expensive as it needed lots of money spent on it to service it and new tyres, rego etc, plus my gear *cough* shrunk in the wash mysteriously, so new gear, new helmet etc. Bike has a few cosmetic issues but I plan to work on those. I am using it for commuting to work each day plus I am spending as much time as I can riding, also starting to take short trips in the weekends to build up my confidence and regain the skills I have become rusty at... Had forgotten how much damn fun it is!

I guess it would be good to hook up with some other peoples for rides, who don't mind me bringing up the rear, for now at least.

Cheers

Chris

[haydes55]

Welcome back to biking. Laxed out rides leave from Kingsgate motel for cruises. There's a thread on here... Called laxed out rides.

Stay safe, lane split so you can't get rear ended.

[Blackbird]

Another warm welcome from the top of the Waikato in Coromandel Town Hope that you really enjoy your return to riding -warmer weather just round the corner!

[zathras]

Welcome back to biking. Laxed out rides leave from Kingsgate motel for cruises. There's a thread on here... Called laxed out rides.

Stay safe, lane split so you can't get rear ended.

Definite yes on the lane splitting.. been practising, trying to get good so I don't clip anyone's mirrors as I wobble through...

I will check out that thread. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone