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    Mature Age Crisis?...another one!

    Hiya K'Bers

    Hit the big 40 this year and decided to get back on two wheels after a motorcross accident when I was 14.

    Got my bike 4 weeks ago from the crew @ Mt Eden Motorcycles and the odometer already reads 3300 clicks. I've got the bug bad...and I will never go back into a cage.

    It's all good....

    BB

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    Welcome to the site BarBender.
    Theres lots of rides going around this site, keep an eye on the events thread....

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    3300k's in 4 weeks? Don't wear it out! Seriously, though, how do you like the Hyosung? From your post, probably a lot! Welcome back. As a "returning biker" myself, I can certainly concur with your feelings, though still drive the car a lot. Take it easy out there! There're too many drongos in cars waiting to take you out while they're busy doing other things, like texting, applying makeup, reading magazines, having animated conversations on the cellphone or with their passenger.... etc.!
    You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
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    Hi ya BarBender, Yup theres something about turning 40 and wanting to get on 2 wheels if your not already on them. Safe travelling Barbender.
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    Welcome to the site.
    Be prepared for every Aucklander in a cage or truck to take you out,
    embrace it as part of the auxillaration of returning to bikes.
    (Gotta love that spag junction aye?)
    With my beer tinted glasses I'm ready to biddy battle,
    I'm hungry like the wolf, but I'll end up tending cattle!

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    Welcome BarBender!

    And here I was thinking that 2300k's in 5 weeks was going well!
    I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure...

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    Welcome to KB... keep the wheels turnin =)
    You can't fight sleep.. if you feel tired, stop and rest!

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    welcome to the site
    good to hear you are enjoying the bike

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    Quote Originally Posted by c4.
    Welcome to the site.
    Be prepared for every Aucklander in a cage or truck to take you out,
    embrace it as part of the auxillaration of returning to bikes.
    (Gotta love that spag junction aye?)
    Not to mention the exhilaration AND the acceleration
    Good onyer Barbender. Take care out there
    Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?

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    Welcome to another "Mature" rider!

    What happens around 40? Must be something like animals following the call to pupate, mate, spawn, or sumit.

    Go on you anyways!

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    Welcome matey, good to see you enjoy the 2 wheel bug
    To every man upon this earth
    Death cometh sooner or late
    And how can a man die better
    Than facing fearful odds
    For the ashes of his fathers
    And the temples of his Gods

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    Thanks for the welcome KBers and I appreciate the encouragement, advice and warnings.

    Have had a couple of close calls already. Gravel in the middle of lane through Scenic Drive when I first got the bike and braking over "MIND THAT CHILD" in the rain last Sunday. Thankfully have managed to avoid cage incidents to date. However I am sure they are around!

    I am enjoying the bike...not bad for a new brand. Being heavy set ( I weigh almost as much as the bike) - the big frame-small motor combo was the clincher.

    Will do the mandatory probationary period and negotiating with the "boss"
    before stepping up to something with a bit more width on the bike tire and zing from the lights. But in the meantime - my wheels are turning.

    Take care out there.

    BB

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    [QUOTE=Cookie]What happens around 40? QUOTE]

    Life begins at 40! Oh, to be 40 again!
    You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
    Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!

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    Welcome to KB BarBender, enjoy the site matey.:spudbooge

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    Thanks Beamer.

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