Newbie from Wellinton - checking in

**st3** · 15th December 2005, 08:22

Hi everyone

A mate told me about KB and I have found myself checking out the site most mornings. Very impressed with the recent support for “Two Smoke (Chris) and general activity here.

I live in Miramar, Wellington and recently brought a Triumph Speed Triple from Wellington Motorcycles. Ok you pay a bit more from the dealers but the guys there have been great – real friendly and helpful and have taken an ongoing interest in my bike, introduced me to the RAT (Riders Association of Triumph), informed us about organised rides and riding courses and offers to take the latest speed triple for a test ride.

I have had bikes most of my life including Honda XL125, Honda XR200 Kawasaki Z200, Yamaha RD350 and Honda XR600. Spent most of my time hacking through the east coast forestry and not some much on the road.

After my XR600 was stolen I had a forced break from bikes - for about 5 years now - the speed triple heralds my return and a full transition to road riding which is taking a bit of an adjustment. I am looking forward to heading out on some organised rides in the New Year. Although I have a 200+ km bike I have a 120km brain so I like to cruise it mainly.

Ok that’s about it for now

**Sniper** · 15th December 2005, 08:29

Let me be the first...... welcome......... now did you bring beer?

**Colapop** · 15th December 2005, 08:37

First - Welcome. This is a nuthouse and you've already met one of the many (Sniper) I mean that in the nicest possible way of course. It's good to see more Wellington riders turning up here, there are too many Aucks already floundering around.
Sniper can't really drink your beer coz he's down south, but as his duly elected representative in these parts I can - so bring us the ones you were gonna give him!

**judgeshock** · 15th December 2005, 08:38

Welcome along man, certainly a nice choice of ride

**skelstar** · 15th December 2005, 08:43

Welcome to the Welly chapter. Make sure that you come out on a ride real soon. Theres one tonight at 6ish if youre keen...

**st3** · 15th December 2005, 09:00

Originally Posted by skelstar

Welcome to the Welly chapter. Make sure that you come out on a ride real soon. Theres one tonight at 6ish if youre keen...

Thanks skelstar I've heard there are usually Thursday night rides. Unfortunatley Xmas work dinner tonight and pretty busy at the mo with Xmas and family

Will be keen as early next year and will keep an eye out here for the details

**Mooch** · 15th December 2005, 09:13

Excellent , another Wellie man , nice bike,like the look of the ST's, must be a real change from your previous bikes. May see you on the road next year.