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Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:54 pm
by mike54
Hi . I have just joined the forum and would like to introduce myself . My name is Mike , I am 66 years young and Live in France . I have had a VTR before i moved over here and loved it , so when one came up for sale only 20 kilometers away it had to be bought . €1500 with a warped disc , now fixed . Manual cct's going in as we speak . And while i'm on i got some pretty blue hoses to go with the Yellow paintwork . Cheers all
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 3:53 pm
by haynesjones66
welcome, i'm 60 and just bought another one
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:16 pm
by AMCQ46
welcome mike.
riding bikes is the one thing that keeps us young
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:14 pm
by alanfjones1411
Hello Mike.Welcome to the forum
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:23 pm
by mike54
Hi folks . Thanks for the welcome messages . The old enough to know better kicked in for me at about 45 . iI took no notice whatsoever
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:14 pm
by alanfjones1411
It kicked in for me a couple of years ago when I was 72.No bike at all now and got rid of my leathers as well so I can't be tempted back.56 years of biking was enough.
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:39 pm
by fabiostar
welcome along Mike
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:14 pm
by sirch345
Welcome aboard Mike
Chris.
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:12 pm
by Dickiebig
Welcome aboard. Coming up for 62 here but hoping to get the leg up and over for a bit longer yet. Really pissed as my ice skating lessons are on hold. Yes it hurts but only if you fall so it's a bit like riding a bike
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:25 pm
by Kev L
Welcome aboard Mike, how’s life for ex pats now we’re upping anchor and Brexiting?
Enjoy the VTR, they really are a great ride.
I’m 61 and keep buying more bikes, much to the amusement of the Mrs, “you’ve only got one butt, why do you need six bikes?” Is a frequent jibe. Luckily I can’t hear her if I start them all!!!!
Re: Hello
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:58 pm
by misnblu
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:25 am
by Kev L
Amen to that
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:56 am
by mike54
Kev L wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:25 pm
Welcome aboard Mike, how’s life for ex pats now we’re upping anchor and Brexiting?
Enjoy the VTR, they really are a great ride.
I’m 61 and keep buying more bikes, much to the amusement of the Mrs, “you’ve only got one butt, why do you need six bikes?” Is a frequent jibe. Luckily I can’t hear her if I start them all!!!!
Been out here 6 years now , working part time to support the bikes and the lovely Sarah . I also have a 1993 Hinckley Triumph Trophy 900 with full luggage . The top box has a nice cushion on and stops Sarah falling off the back under acceleration
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:59 am
by mike54
Are there any more English VTR rider's out here ? Or am I the one and only ?
Re: Hello
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:07 pm
by Commando77
Welcome too from another oldie who still enjoys a squirt and point kind of ride... Well at 68 you would...damaged bits heal too slowly these days!
