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timmy222
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PostPosted: 12:43 - 29 Nov 2011    Post subject: Coming back to bikes - elder lemon. Reply with quote
Hi everyone my name is tim. 20 years odd ago I used to enjoy bombing around on my many small motorcycles.
Anyhow the bug has got me again so I just bought a DTR125 for the hell of it and have my CBT this Friday.
Can't wait tbh it's been a while but the feel of the wind through my lack of hair is something to look forward to. Laughing
Just had to have a 2 stroker, the smell of it first thing in the morning................. Razz
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FerretFing
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PostPosted: 12:52 - 29 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome to the forum Tim...I hope we can help you through your mid-life crisis Mr. Green Thumbs Up
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Paris2
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PostPosted: 13:00 - 29 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome Thumbs Up

A mid life crisis doesn't usually incorporate a 2 stroke, but I like your style.
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PostPosted: 14:25 - 29 Nov 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paris2 wrote:
Welcome Thumbs Up

A mid life crisis doesn't usually incorporate a 2 stroke, but I like your style.


I don't, get a real bike Razz

Welcome to the forum anyhow. How about some pictures?
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Okeydokey
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PostPosted: 12:12 - 03 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome Laughing
I really enjoyed my CBT, learnt loads, was a great way to spend a Sunday (without the kids!)
Pics?
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iooi
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PostPosted: 14:19 - 03 Dec 2011    Post subject: Re: Coming back to bikes - elder lemon. Reply with quote
timmy222 wrote:
Can't wait tbh it's been a while but the feel of the wind through my lack of hair is something to look forward to. Laughing


You are aware we have to wear helmets Rolling Eyes Laughing

I guess you did not pass your test all them years ago then.... Bad mistake.....
Couple of laps round a block or two, compared to the hoops today was a piece of piss Laughing

Good luck Karma
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Sherwood Bambi
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PostPosted: 20:39 - 03 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome to the forum Tim. Like you I've come back to bikes after a long time away.

Get yourself a CBT and go Direct Access then get a proper bike !
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Polarbear
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PostPosted: 20:44 - 03 Dec 2011    Post subject: Re: Coming back to bikes - elder lemon. Reply with quote
iooi wrote:

I guess you did not pass your test all them years ago then.... Bad mistake.....
Couple of laps round a block or two, compared to the hoops today was a piece of piss Laughing

Good luck Karma


Oh god yes, I am so pleased I got my license before all this modern crap came into being.

Any way Tim, good luck with getting back to bikes (did it corespond with a divorce or do you have an understanding wife Wink )
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andy_uk
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 03 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paris2 wrote:
A mid life crisis doesn't usually incorporate a 2 stroke, but I like your style.


Oh?
I'm also doing it wrong then Razz

Welcome along Tim Very Happy
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DaveB
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PostPosted: 10:47 - 04 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome Tim, like you I have recently came back to biking after 20+ years, also used to have 2 strokes. Did my CBT in July and bought a 4 stroke 125 which I enjoyed but a little disappointed with. Decided to do direct access and now have a rather nice Triumph Street Triple. Like others have said go for your licence, get a big bike..makes it even more fun Mr. Green
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Alex_B
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PostPosted: 13:47 - 04 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
DaveB wrote:
Like others have said go for your licence, get a big bike..makes it even more fun Mr. Green


So much more fun, with a capital EFFF!!!! Laughing Thumbs Up
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timmy222
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PostPosted: 09:25 - 08 Dec 2011    Post subject: Thanks chaps Reply with quote
Well I done the cbt which was easy.
Been tweaking the old dt 125, she is very swift up the gears so will up the front sprocket and I have had to sort the brakes as they just did not work lol, forgot how handy a one man bleed system was.
Going to restore this bike over the winter - spring and get the tests sorted.
Felt good to be out on a bike again, can't wait to get my dr400 supermoto though! Razz
No divorce the wifes a good lass and knows the child in me is very much still alive. Very Happy
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