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    Smile Howdy everybody (Shorts)

    Hi yall, I'm a fairly green rider living out in Japan. My husband and I are stationed out here for a few years.

    I'm riding a 2000 VTR250 and it's my first bike. i've run into one of the forum members elsewhere - onearmbandit. He and I have something in common and it isn't our bikes

    Anyway, Hajimemashite!

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    What's that? We both can speak a little Japanese? Lets see who figures it out first. Anyway, welcome to the site Shorts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    Lets see who figures it out first.
    Your really a woman OAB?

    Welcome to the site shorts...
    "Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary - that's what gets you."
    Jeremy Clarkson.

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    Piccie might be deceptive... but you only have one working arm? Like my mate OAB?....

    :spudwhat:

    Welcome to KB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    What's that? We both can speak a little Japanese? Lets see who figures it out first. Anyway, welcome to the site Shorts.
    Welcome to KB shorts.


    You have only got the use of one arm as well?


    Shorts - Im just reading your website........
    http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/v...ic.php?t=17150

    Fark, you are one lucky lady......
    and to remember what was happening at the time.......

    Good onya for getting on a bike and achieveing what you done to date.
    Last edited by Joni; 16th March 2007 at 11:56. Reason: added in more stuff....

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    Wow Shorts, you're amasing! Well done girl!

    http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/v...ic.php?t=17150

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    Thanks everyone Yall guessed correct, I have the use of only my left arm from a single vehicle rollover in '98. So, bike's a bit modified to suit 'my style'

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    Cool

    The 400 Vulcan is a very nice looking bike.......


    Yeah I like the cruiser bikes.....

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    Hi Gal and welcome!!

    How do you find the traffic over there?
    ... ...

    Grass wedges its way between the closest blocks of marble and it brings them down. This power of feeble life which can creep in anywhere is greater than that of the mighty behind their cannons....... - Honore de Balzac

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    Quote Originally Posted by mstriumph View Post
    Hi Gal and welcome!!

    How do you find the traffic over there?
    the traffic finds us!
    "Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary - that's what gets you."
    Jeremy Clarkson.

    Kawasaki 200mph Club

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    welcome to the site

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    crashe, the Vulcan 400 is a great bike. My husband fell in love with it the first time he laid eyes on it. He and his buddy drooled over it for a while lol It is his first as well. We both couldn't have asked for better bikes to start with, they've been great to us.


    mstriumph, when we first arrived here, the traffic seemed wild and crazy - unpredictable if you will. However, now that we'd have time to understand the concept of "mass flow" in this society, traffic is much more comfortable and predictable. And to tell the truth, they're more polite, courteous and considerate than American drivers back home. We went for a 2wk visit back to the US and the differences in culture are really noticeable!

    Since we are in the north, we are out of the big cities. In the rural farming towns and such. My husband describes it as "Japan light" lol
    Last edited by Shorts; 16th March 2007 at 12:43. Reason: more typing

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    Welcome, Shorts!

    You're a brave lady. Good to see your crash hasn't stopped you enjoying life to the max.
    ... and that's what I think.

    Or summat.


    Or maybe not...

    Dunno really....


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    Quote Originally Posted by Shorts View Post
    i've run into one of the forum members elsewhere - onearmbandit.
    Hey you;ve run into more than just 1 kiwibiker member. welcome shorts - bit more happening on this forum eh

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    Dozo Yoroshiku Shorts!

    Boku wa gijoe1313, nanka kawatta katta atta! Glad to have you onboard and enjoying those two wheels of freedom. Thanks for sharing your experience and actually getting back on the horse again!

    Looking forward to your posts from the rising sun!
    "I like to ride anyplace, anywhere, any time, any way!"

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