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Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:20 pm
by timbo
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
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:37 pm
by Furrybiker
Welcome to the asylum!
Where abouts are you?
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 3:41 pm
by firestorm1997
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.
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:03 pm
by Wicky
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.
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:00 pm
by AMCQ46
Welcome Timbo............you will have to be Timbo#2, as we did have one before that may will still remember.
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:04 pm
by karenvtr
Hello Tim and welcome
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:43 pm
by marravtr
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
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:52 pm
by turbo_billy
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
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:53 pm
by tony.mon
How about Tim Buck 2?
As you're planning a bit of distance.....
And HI!
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:34 pm
by Kev L
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!
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:41 pm
by chris vtr virgin
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:28 pm
by Flatline
Welcome aboard buddy
Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:32 pm
by lloydie
Welcome and hello
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:12 pm
by Pete.L
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
Re: Mornin' all - enter the newbie
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:46 pm
by ChrisC