Cheers, time to join the community (Puddlejumper)

**Puddlejumper** · 12th May 2007, 23:42

Hi all, been reading KB for awhile, thought I should join up. Hopefully make some contacts for a few trips ex Chch. Been riding since 66, cept for a cple of years early 2k's. Got a bandit 1200 which I am exchanging for a 1255 next week. Only used the car 7 times in last 2 years so its for sale. Enjoying reading the forums. Love the different opinions and ahem robust discussion.

**Kendog** · 13th May 2007, 08:40

Welcome to the site.

Plenty of those 'robust' conversations round here

**Colapop** · 13th May 2007, 09:28

Robust??? Are you saying I'm fat? You bastard - you'll fit in just fine round here...

Welcome and enjoy (sounds like you already are)

**smoky** · 13th May 2007, 10:03

Hi - welcome to KB,
I've got a bandit 1200 - I was wondering if you'd keep us updated on the new modle and what the improvements are.
My bandit lacks ground clearance - I scrape the pegs a lot and when I shift my wieght off the side a bit to keep the bike up right a bit more - it scrappes the centre stand.
Wondering if you have the same issues, and if the new model is better.

**smoky** · 13th May 2007, 10:05

Originally Posted by smoky

Hi - welcome to KB,
I've got a bandit 1200 - I was wondering if you'd keep us updated on the new modle and what the improvements are.
My bandit lacks ground clearance - I scrape the pegs a lot and when I shift my wieght off the side a bit to keep the bike up right a bit more - it scrappes the centre stand.
Wondering if you have the same issues, and if the new model is better.

Actually I think I'm too fat

**sels1** · 13th May 2007, 11:20

Welcome aboard the site, Puddlejumper - and dont feed the trolls

**gambit** · 13th May 2007, 12:52

onya mate and welcome . whats a car . is that 1966? wow

**Macktheknife** · 13th May 2007, 12:55

Welcome to the madness of KB, you should enjoy yourself.
Gotta say I love the new model Bandits, the reviews are all positive and encouraging, I must take one for a test ride someday.

**Terminated** · 13th May 2007, 14:34

Welcome
Heads Up and Enjoy

**johnnyflash** · 13th May 2007, 14:45

Welcome puddlejumper, ah 1966, such a good year lol, and the radar cops with BASS DRUMS on the back of their cars couldnt hide...lol

**Swoop** · 13th May 2007, 15:20

Gudday mate! If you have been around here for a while in "voyeur" mode then you will know how things work!!!!

**kiwifruit** · 13th May 2007, 16:35

welcome to the site

**lemure** · 13th May 2007, 17:33

Originally Posted by johnnyflash

Welcome puddlejumper, ah 1966, such a good year lol, and the radar cops with BASS DRUMS on the back of their cars couldnt hide...lol

I was there!! 1966, RNZAF Wigram. Always rode after dark so the cops couldn't see me. lol. Nice to ride a bike back then - not too many cars on the road, and most drivers were scared to go faster than me. Well, that's my story.

**johnnyflash** · 13th May 2007, 17:49

hehehe, time have changed eh lemure ! seemed to be a little simpler somehow LOL

**SDU** · 14th May 2007, 11:34

Welcome to the nuthouse. Just keep an eye on the meetings forum for any local meets/rides & join in. The local riders are a real mix but good value so don't be shy!
See you around