Welcome carbonhead, and congratulations on the new bike!
Now make sure you keep it shiny side up!
parting of the sensory
Welcome carbonhead, and congratulations on the new bike!
Now make sure you keep it shiny side up!
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
Weekend cruiser
Hi fellow returnee, I got back into riding after 28 years too, I started meekly on a Magna250, but quickly realized that power is safety. The biggest change I have noticed are the new tyres and how they handle wet greasy roads. I bought my VS800 because of it's light weight and reasonable power, but ultimately I would like to get back to a skill level that could cope with an M109 or Victory.
Hardcore Biker
welcome
Forum whore
Thanks again everyone for the welcome.
I just got a PM from Rev DJ that I can't reply to because my post count is too low. So I'll just have to reply here and hope he sees it.
There was no particular reason I bought the bike in Nelson. I'd been hot on the trail of a blue 675 at Anza in Palmerston Nth but it got sold before I pulled the trigger. Motorad in Wgtn weren't advertising any 675's at the time and then I saw the SE online...
Good luck in your search.
carbonhed
Senior Grumpy Old Bastard
Welcome CarbonHead,
Understand your thoughts after such a long break from bikes. Things have changed remarkably. The only thing that hasnt is the ability to self regulate right wrist 'twitch'The power and pick up of modern motors is far less 'forgiving' than days of yore.
Taking the riding skills course was an excellent move, as was the realisation it gave as to how diminished skills and ability were/are. Enjoy and see you on the black stuff!
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
Wearing Hi-Viz Black.
A very nice choice of bike, Carbonhead! Wise words to take it easy for a while and possibly get a mentor to point out the rusty spots in technique.
This is the scary part of the year on the roads...
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Forum whore
Days of yore!?? FFS you make it sound like I rode around in a suit of armour bestride a noble steedOriginally Posted by GrayWolf
Are there any mentors around Wellington? I'll probably try and go on the Weds night cruisy rides in the new year... and if I fall off I'll blame the twat responsible... me.
Forum whore
Look in the dictionary under squid and it says CARVER......
Mormon Few Stunt Crew©
i had a look and it doesnt
Forum whore
You obviously looked in an english language one then......
Senior Grumpy Old Bastard
[QUOTE=carbonhed;1864002]Days of yore!?? FFS you make it sound like I rode around in a suit of armour bestride a noble steed.[QUOTE]
LMFAO copmpared to todays 'Mounts' ? a CB 750 IS a bloody CARTHORSE!
Lets look at it logicaly, Z1 Kwacka? 80bhp........ modern 600? 100BHP approx! and rising. Lets not even discuss the weight difference between them, or brakes, or handling. or or or.......... ya get the 'picture'?
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
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