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NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 27 Jan 2017, 20:56
by Goosecipher
Hi all,

Passed my test a few months back as a result of what I believe is called 'Mid-Life Crisis', not yet got a bike but looking to take the plunge in the next month or so. Thought it would be a good idea to join this and hopefully benefit from the wealth of experience that the group must have.

So just thought I'd stop by and say 'Hello!'

Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 27 Jan 2017, 21:22
by Cabernet
Hello yourself. So what you thinking your virgin mount will be?

Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 27 Jan 2017, 21:24
by Baldrick
Welcome to the forum mate, there's plenty on here that will help you pick a bike with good sound advice.
And then rip it to pieces good sound piss taking. :lol:

Enjoy the forum.

Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 27 Jan 2017, 23:41
by Clarkey
G'day

Live Forever or Die Trying

Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 27 Jan 2017, 23:48
by Goosecipher
As I'm not the smallest person in the world, in fact my stomach has it's own equator, I think I'm going to plump for the adventure tourer style, probably a V-Storm 650 or maybe a Tiger 955i. With my also advancing years, I guess this type would be more comfortable. Let the urine extraction, commence!


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Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 27 Jan 2017, 23:48
by Jim27
Welcome aboard, mate :)

Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 28 Jan 2017, 06:41
by Cabernet
Goosecipher wrote:As I'm not the smallest person in the world, in fact my stomach has it's own equator, I think I'm going to plump for the adventure tourer style, probably a V-Storm 650 or maybe a Tiger 955i. With my also advancing years, I guess this type would be more comfortable. Let the urine extraction, commence!


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Looking at those two bikes, I would hope the Transalp is in the equation too. Good choices as a starter bike.

Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 28 Jan 2017, 07:45
by Goosecipher
Cabernet wrote:
Goosecipher wrote:As I'm not the smallest person in the world, in fact my stomach has it's own equator, I think I'm going to plump for the adventure tourer style, probably a V-Storm 650 or maybe a Tiger 955i. With my also advancing years, I guess this type would be more comfortable. Let the urine extraction, commence!


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Looking at those two bikes, I would hope the Transalp is in the equation too. Good choices as a starter bike.

It is, as is the Versys. I guess whatever turns up at the time


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Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 28 Jan 2017, 08:55
by Dave
Welcome ,enjoy your new hobby .

Re: NEW MEMBER, NEW BIKER.....almost

Posted: 28 Jan 2017, 15:26
by finchey63
Hi and welcome mate. :)