Mornin' all - enter the newbie

timbo · Post by **timbo** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:20 pm

Hi all. Just a quick hi as I've joined the forum.

I've had VTR's for nearly 2 years and really enjoy them, they suit my riding style. First was a 03 that a non-indicating van allowed me to park into its side. Now I'm on a standard 99 and I find it more leant over and faster, also more inefficient. Worth the minimal expense difference though. My wife (pillion) and I are going on a bit of a ride from Surrey to Spain in a couple of months and will be keeping an eye on this forum for hints and tips on set-up - both luggage and mechanic. Not much of a spanner monkey and I don't get to talk to other riders much, so I will really listen if anyone has 2 pence worth of suggestions on the subject.

Looking forward to using and contributing to this forum as it looks like an amazing resource.

Be well everyone.

Tim

Furrybiker · Post by **Furrybiker** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:37 pm

Welcome to the asylum! :beer:

Where abouts are you?

firestorm1997 · Post by **firestorm1997** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:41 pm

Hi and welcome to one of the most helpful forums on internet.

I'm sure any questions you raise will be answered by the vast amount of knowledge within this forum.

Wicky · Post by **Wicky** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:03 pm

Greetings

There's a few recent threads on the subject of long distance touring on the Storm as Image is going to do a charity ride

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 00#p184600

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 46#p182846

Make sure your CCTs and R/R are replaced with recommended alternatives so you you can enjoy a reliable & worry free ride down and up to the sunshine.

AMCQ46 · Post by **AMCQ46** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:00 pm

Welcome Timbo............you will have to be Timbo#2, as we did have one before that may will still remember.

karenvtr · Post by **karenvtr** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:04 pm

Hello Tim and welcome

marravtr · Post by **marravtr** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:43 pm

AMCQ46 wrote:Welcome Timbo............you will have to be Timbo#2, as we did have one before that may will still remember.

+1

so welcome to the forum timbo#2

turbo_billy · Post by **turbo_billy** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:52 pm

Welcome to the madhouse mate.

No doubt Bigspanishmarty will chime in soon regarding your Spain trip.
Lots of learned people on the site so don`t be afraid to ask questions.

Regards from another
TIM

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:53 pm

How about Tim Buck 2?

As you're planning a bit of distance.....
And HI!

Kev L · Post by **Kev L** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:34 pm

Welcome to the forum Tim. Make use of the search facility and you will find all sorts of projects for the future as well as the answer to most questions, not found the answer to the meaning of life yet, but i'm sure it's in there somewhere!

chris vtr virgin · Post by **chris vtr virgin** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:41 pm

Welcome timbo2# a great forum with lots of intresting people on here, they will answer all the questions you can think of to do with your bike, and possibily more.

Flatline · Post by **Flatline** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:28 pm

Welcome aboard buddy

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:32 pm

Welcome and hello

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:12 pm

Corr Blimey!
Talk about Deja vu

Tell me sir. Do you have any opinions on new trainers, pink tops or dogging jackets?....just curious

Pete.l

ChrisC · Post by **ChrisC** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:46 pm

.....Welcome Tim

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