Thread: Hi

**bane** · 26th February 2004, 19:46

Hello there,

stumbled across this site whilst looking for info on tyres for my FXR - cool site!

Im one of those people who has "rediscovered" biking again. Was really keen in my teens, but had a close friend who was killed on his... kinda put me off.

Bought the FXR about 6 months ago. Not the fastest bike (even pushbikes can be a challenge

), but great fun anyways - I even look forward to going to work each morning!

Bane

**riffer** · 26th February 2004, 20:13

Hi bane, welcome to the site.

There's a truckload of us who left bikes in our 20s and have come back to it now (I'm in my late 30s).

And I'll bet most of us can tell you about a mate who's died on a bike - I sure can.

But I don't let it get to me - more of my mates have died either in cages or by the needle...

Hope you enjoy the place.

**Ms Piggy** · 26th February 2004, 20:40

Originally Posted by bane

Hello there,

stumbled across this site whilst looking for info on tyres for my FXR - cool site!

Im one of those people who has "rediscovered" biking again. Was really keen in my teens, but had a close friend who was killed on his... kinda put me off.

Bought the FXR about 6 months ago. Not the fastest bike (even pushbikes can be a challenge

), but great fun anyways - I even look forward to going to work each morning!

Bane

Hey Bane,
Welcome

You'll make some great contacts through this site.

Lotsa good people that love bikes & riding! Mind you...who couldn't!!

**ching_ching** · 27th February 2004, 07:11

Kia ora Baaaaannnnnneeeeeee,

Welcome. Glad previous bad experience has not put you off getting a sickle.

For me I took up the sickle 2 years ago when I was 36yrs old for main form of transport (due to financial situation). And like they say, the rest is history. I'm hooked. And I reckon you're never too old to start (as long as you can swing your leg over the seat and control the thing when it's moving).

Enjoy your sickle and enjoy the site bro.

ching_ching

**Suzi Q** · 27th February 2004, 19:27

I started on the FXR150 - great learners bike. I loved the digital dash and the fact that you knew what gear you were in!! Now I have changed, I keep trying to find the next gear and find I am in top - I never remeber what gear I am in!
I found that the speedo was 10 kms out - on the slow side. We ended up having to get a new speedo. It was a pain when I did my restricted and full licence as we had to do a speed test to begin with!

**wkid_one** · 27th February 2004, 19:40

Heya Bane.....good luck - stay upright

These FXR's are becoming more and more common.........

**bane** · 27th February 2004, 20:27

hi there Suzi_Q

Yep my speedos out by about 10kph -optimistic at least, so should avoid the tickets

Hows your GSXF? Im looking at replacing my FXR with one of those. Havent had a ride yet but seem like a really good tourer.

**Zed** · 27th February 2004, 21:36

Originally Posted by bane

Hello there,
Not the fastest bike (even pushbikes can be a challenge

), but great fun anyways
Bane

Hi Bane,

You gotta start somewhere with the FXR...a least you're not on a scooter!

Have fun on this site.

Zed

**Firefight** · 29th February 2004, 13:05

Originally Posted by bane

Hello there,

stumbled across this site whilst looking for info on tyres for my FXR - cool site!

Im one of those people who has "rediscovered" biking again. Was really keen in my teens, but had a close friend who was killed on his... kinda put me off.

Bought the FXR about 6 months ago. Not the fastest bike (even pushbikes can be a challenge

), but great fun anyways - I even look forward to going to work each morning!

Bane

hey Bane, welcome to the site, wealth of information and opinions to be found here.

firefight.

**Lord Pac** · 29th February 2004, 18:34

...and good mates- welcome and enjoy!

**DebK** · 29th February 2004, 21:04

Originally Posted by Zed

Hi Bane,

You gotta start somewhere with the FXR...a least you're not on a scooter!

Zed

Thanks yet again for comments like this Zed.

Hi Bane & welcome. Please forgive my wee reaction above.

**Zed** · 29th February 2004, 21:59

Originally Posted by DebK

Thanks yet again for comments like this Zed.

Hi Bane & welcome. Please forgive my wee reaction above.

Ok DebK, I'll stop such comments just for you...no-one else seems to bite at them? Figures, seeing you're the only scooter rider around here!

Zed

**DebK** · 29th February 2004, 22:52

Zed, as I am the only admitted scoot rider in here, obviously I will bite. Your comments are therefore directed at an individual. Bad form IMHO.

Bane - irrespective of what kind of wheels we all own, I too enjoy going to work in the mornings as a result of the new found freedom & fun. Not ridden at the height of a winter yet... so this may be interesting. The FXR150 has a very attractive price tag too. I see a 1999 one went for $1,700 on TradeMe (22,000kms though).

**Zed** · 29th February 2004, 23:49

[QUOTE=DebK]Zed, as I am the only admitted scoot rider in here, obviously I will bite. Your comments are therefore directed at an individual. Bad form IMHO.
QUOTE]

You couldn't be further from the truth there DebK!

If you have read my posts I have always made exception for you.