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jjohnsonlta · 11-05-2006, 01:24 PM

Been riding since 10 years old, now 55. Have 3 bikes: 91 Kawa Concours, 03 Hayabusa ( for Sale),& 01 Honda Valkyrie 1500. Looks like lots of good info. Thanks

Atlas68 · 11-05-2006, 05:41 PM

to all new forum members.
Nice to see a few more ladies step up to the plate and introduce themselves.
Post often and ride safely.

**drgibson** · 11-06-2006, 02:55 PM

Welcome one and all!

fljohnboy · 11-07-2006, 05:19 PM

Greetings all. I just bought a new 06 Suzuk S83 red. I've ridden for several years in my hayday but left the bikeworld about 10 years ago. I hope I can get back into this thing with being 63 years old and have a terrible aching back. Anyway, glad to be here and hope to be talking with some of you soon......John

Uncle B · 11-07-2006, 05:59 PM

fljohnboy;

Howdy Neighbor and Welcome
Could you please fill out your profile?

fljohnboy · 11-08-2006, 06:33 AM

Profile done, I forgot all about that lol.

**Louis** · 11-08-2006, 07:15 AM

Welcome to everyone I haven't welcomed yet!

Refreshments are available by the Water Cooler

Firedog · 11-08-2006, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

Welcome to everyone I haven't welcomed yet!

Refreshments are available by the Water Cooler

Just don't drink the water...

**Louis** · 11-08-2006, 07:42 AM

You're spoiling all the fun...

Firedog · 11-08-2006, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

You're spoiling all the fun...

I want them to come back and be productive members of this place; not get scared away from the projectile, well, let's just say "expulsions"..

kay · 11-08-2006, 11:32 AM

I have a question....

I used to have "newbie" underneith my ID. Now I have "Where am I?" Does this appear and change automatically?

I was a newbie and now it seems like I am lost!!

Apertureguy · 11-08-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kay

I have a question....

I used to have "newbie" underneith my ID. Now I have "Where am I?" Does this appear and change automatically?

I was a newbie and now it seems like I am lost!!

Yes, it changes based on your post count. Nothing for you to be worried about.

kay · 11-08-2006, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apertureguy

Yes, it changes based on your post count. Nothing for you to be worried about.

OK!

Thank you!!!!!!
It got me worried.

Uncle B · 11-08-2006, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fljohnboy

Profile done, I forgot all about that lol.

thanks fljohnboy,
I did not think that bike season in FL closed.

fljohnboy · 11-08-2006, 10:02 PM

Bike season just starting now in Florida, no rain now until June.

Shabaman · 11-08-2006, 11:07 PM

<--- F-n-g

Ormondotvos · 11-11-2006, 02:32 PM

Hi, out there in bit-land...

New forum member. Retired technoid, living in Richmond California, driving a Suzuki Savage mostly in the twisties of the East Bay and Marin County, with occasional forays into the San Francisco Peninsula, working on getting down to Mt. Hamilton.

Although the Savage is a small bike, to me it has a big motor. I have been riding now for fifty years, starting with an Allstate Puch 250, a Vespa 125 and a Salsbury scooter, all in high school, 1956 on.

In college, a range from Puch 50cc moped (also Allstate/Sears Boebuck) a Zundapp 250 Courier bike from the German army, a Zundapp 650 much like the Norton Atlas 750, which I also owned, a Heinkel 250 scooter, and a Triumph 650 Thunderbird single carb, which my roommate and I drove to San Francisco from Tallahassee.

Arrived in San Francisco, and had the bike stolen two days later. Didn't realize it was a popular TT model because of the castiron barrels. Bought a BMW R51/3 open driveshaft 500 from an aircraft mechanic, and was so impressed I stuck with BMW through 14 of them total, from an R27 to an R69S, and after a hiatus of 20 years, an R65 and another R27.

Also have owned several thumpers, from a Gold Star 500 to Matchless 600 Typhoon and G80CS, which is why I'm now driving the Savage. It is a fine bike for getting to the twisties and canyons, and an excellent bike for blasting around the trees, meadows and cliffs of the California landscape.

It's a bit of a small bike, but I'm mid-size tall and very stocky, from a bit of weightlifting and a lot of fishing, lumbering, and construction, and with the mandatory double thick gel seat, and a Supertrapp muffler, the experience couldn't be nicer. Being retired, I just wait for a nice day and enjoy the highway uncluttered usually by excess cagers.

I'm hoping to hit the Sierras again come warm spring, running 49 and 108 and so on. I'm a member of Pashnit.com, which I strongly recommend if you drive California.

Glad to meet and ride with anyone who stays below 80. I'm over the days of hassling cagers and scaring the horses. Been known to talk politics, philosophy and cognitive science over a beer or two. Not planning to join the growing ranks of old farts that buy and drive too much motorcycle way too fast.

Thanks for listening. My email is posted.

Ormond Otvos

Uncle B · 11-11-2006, 07:27 PM

Howdy Neighbor Welcome

azkober · 11-12-2006, 09:10 PM

Howdy!

I'm an old geezer, retired USARMY, bought my first motorcycle (Yamaha RSTD) 6 months ago, steep learning curve but now I'm having a blast. The wife liked riding behind me so much she went out and bought herself a Yamaha Silverado 650 2 days ago! The weekends are spent on the road!

slowjim · 11-13-2006, 09:54 AM

Slowjim,I'm 76 and just got back into motorcycles after 20 years.I have a 2006 Suzuki and I love it

11-05-2006, 01:24 PM	#1081 (permalink)
jjohnsonlta Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	New to Journal Been riding since 10 years old, now 55. Have 3 bikes: 91 Kawa Concours, 03 Hayabusa ( for Sale),& 01 Honda Valkyrie 1500. Looks like lots of good info. Thanks

11-05-2006, 05:41 PM	#1082 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,687	to all new forum members. Nice to see a few more ladies step up to the plate and introduce themselves. Post often and ride safely. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

11-06-2006, 02:55 PM	#1083 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	Welcome one and all! __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

11-07-2006, 05:59 PM	#1085 (permalink)
Uncle B Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,103	fljohnboy; Howdy Neighbor and Welcome Could you please fill out your profile? __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

11-08-2006, 07:15 AM	#1087 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,652	Welcome to everyone I haven't welcomed yet! Refreshments are available by the Water Cooler __________________ Louis

11-07-2006, 05:19 PM	#1084 (permalink)
fljohnboy Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki S83 Location: englewood FL Posts: 13	Greetings all. I just bought a new 06 Suzuk S83 red. I've ridden for several years in my hayday but left the bikeworld about 10 years ago. I hope I can get back into this thing with being 63 years old and have a terrible aching back. Anyway, glad to be here and hope to be talking with some of you soon......John

11-08-2006, 06:33 AM	#1086 (permalink)
fljohnboy Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki S83 Location: englewood FL Posts: 13	Profile done, I forgot all about that lol.

11-08-2006, 07:42 AM	#1089 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,652	You're spoiling all the fun... __________________ Louis

11-08-2006, 11:32 AM	#1091 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	I have a question.... I used to have "newbie" underneith my ID. Now I have "Where am I?" Does this appear and change automatically? I was a newbie and now it seems like I am lost!!

11-08-2006, 10:02 PM	#1095 (permalink)
fljohnboy Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki S83 Location: englewood FL Posts: 13	Bike season just starting now in Florida, no rain now until June.

11-08-2006, 11:07 PM	#1096 (permalink)
Shabaman Clunked into first gear Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: Suzuki Bandit Location: Tampa FL Posts: 216	<--- F-n-g __________________

11-11-2006, 02:32 PM	#1097 (permalink)
Ormondotvos Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: Suzuki Savage (S40 now) 650 Single Location: Richmond, CA Posts: 2	Hi, out there in bit-land... New forum member. Retired technoid, living in Richmond California, driving a Suzuki Savage mostly in the twisties of the East Bay and Marin County, with occasional forays into the San Francisco Peninsula, working on getting down to Mt. Hamilton. Although the Savage is a small bike, to me it has a big motor. I have been riding now for fifty years, starting with an Allstate Puch 250, a Vespa 125 and a Salsbury scooter, all in high school, 1956 on. In college, a range from Puch 50cc moped (also Allstate/Sears Boebuck) a Zundapp 250 Courier bike from the German army, a Zundapp 650 much like the Norton Atlas 750, which I also owned, a Heinkel 250 scooter, and a Triumph 650 Thunderbird single carb, which my roommate and I drove to San Francisco from Tallahassee. Arrived in San Francisco, and had the bike stolen two days later. Didn't realize it was a popular TT model because of the castiron barrels. Bought a BMW R51/3 open driveshaft 500 from an aircraft mechanic, and was so impressed I stuck with BMW through 14 of them total, from an R27 to an R69S, and after a hiatus of 20 years, an R65 and another R27. Also have owned several thumpers, from a Gold Star 500 to Matchless 600 Typhoon and G80CS, which is why I'm now driving the Savage. It is a fine bike for getting to the twisties and canyons, and an excellent bike for blasting around the trees, meadows and cliffs of the California landscape. It's a bit of a small bike, but I'm mid-size tall and very stocky, from a bit of weightlifting and a lot of fishing, lumbering, and construction, and with the mandatory double thick gel seat, and a Supertrapp muffler, the experience couldn't be nicer. Being retired, I just wait for a nice day and enjoy the highway uncluttered usually by excess cagers. I'm hoping to hit the Sierras again come warm spring, running 49 and 108 and so on. I'm a member of Pashnit.com, which I strongly recommend if you drive California. Glad to meet and ride with anyone who stays below 80. I'm over the days of hassling cagers and scaring the horses. Been known to talk politics, philosophy and cognitive science over a beer or two. Not planning to join the growing ranks of old farts that buy and drive too much motorcycle way too fast. Thanks for listening. My email is posted. Ormond Otvos

11-11-2006, 07:27 PM	#1098 (permalink)
Uncle B Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,103	Howdy Neighbor Welcome __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/ Last edited by Uncle B; 11-12-2006 at 09:51 PM.

11-12-2006, 09:10 PM	#1099 (permalink)
azkober Clunked into first gear Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe Location: Arizona Posts: 231	Howdy! I'm an old geezer, retired USARMY, bought my first motorcycle (Yamaha RSTD) 6 months ago, steep learning curve but now I'm having a blast. The wife liked riding behind me so much she went out and bought herself a Yamaha Silverado 650 2 days ago! The weekends are spent on the road!

11-13-2006, 09:54 AM	#1100 (permalink)
slowjim Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	Slowjim,I'm 76 and just got back into motorcycles after 20 years.I have a 2006 Suzuki and I love it

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