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| Asharin |
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 Asharin World Chat Champion

Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Karma :  
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 Posted: 23:08 - 18 Oct 2013 Post subject: Finally bloody did it! |
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Yes..after pootling around on a 125 since 2008, I finally got off my arse and did my full test...
Lasted 1 day on my 125 and bought myself a bigger bike.
Nothing too lairy though, a well used Kawasaki GT550 for the princely sum of £400. WHich is handy as £400 was all I had left in my bank account lol. It'll do until I can afford something newer...may be a while as I spent all my savings on deposit and furniture for new flat recently lol ____________________ I can't sing: https://laughinginpurgatory.bandcamp.com and https://soundcloud.com/laughing-in-purgatory
I am Dyslexic of Borg, resemblance is fertile, your ass will be laminated.
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 Shaft World Chat Champion

Joined: 27 Dec 2010 Karma :    
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 Posted: 23:18 - 18 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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It will either be the best 400 quid you've ever spent, or the worst, depending on how lucky you are. ____________________ Things get better with age; I'm close to being magnificent........
20 RE Interceptor, 83 Z1100A3, 83 GS650 Katana
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 Asharin World Chat Champion

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 Rigga World Chat Champion

Joined: 29 Nov 2012 Karma :  
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 Posted: 23:29 - 18 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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Congratulations and about bloody time too  ____________________ Current bike: Honda CBR 1100xx |
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 Shaft World Chat Champion

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 Asharin World Chat Champion

Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Karma :  
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 Posted: 23:44 - 18 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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That's why I decided to buy it. Didn't have a lot of cash, hated the thought of staying on my 125 for any longer now I had full licence and having read up on the bike they looked like reliable workhorses and a decent first bigger bike.
Ideal for me then!
Took my girlfriend to work on the back of my marauder earlier...for a clapped out old 125 it handled it pretty well, and was the first time I've ever taken anyone pillion too...was a little nervous LOL. Luckily she's been pillion before as her dad was always a biker so that helped! ____________________ I can't sing: https://laughinginpurgatory.bandcamp.com and https://soundcloud.com/laughing-in-purgatory
I am Dyslexic of Borg, resemblance is fertile, your ass will be laminated.
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 Shaft World Chat Champion

Joined: 27 Dec 2010 Karma :    
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 Posted: 00:01 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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The GT will handle a passenger much better, but watch out for the speed cameras, especially in town; it's not the fastest bike on the planet, but it will hit 40-50 very easily, compared to your 125. ____________________ Things get better with age; I'm close to being magnificent........
20 RE Interceptor, 83 Z1100A3, 83 GS650 Katana
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 Pigeon World Chat Champion

Joined: 27 Sep 2012 Karma :    
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 Posted: 00:46 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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Congrats on passing!
And congrats on a new bike!
Now just need to pray nicely to the weather gods for a little sun between now and May. |
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 Asharin World Chat Champion

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Joined: 17 Jan 2010 Karma :    
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 Posted: 10:15 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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Good for you Mr Asharin
Treat your new bike well and enjoy.
Don't try to keep up with the 600cc boys. ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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 Posted: 10:16 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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congratulations on the license and the bike
Pictures? ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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 DJS Nitrous Nuisance

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 Posted: 11:25 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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Many congrats.
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 sidewinder World Chat Champion

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 Posted: 11:33 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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Congrats on the pass and new bike  |
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 WULFSTAN World Chat Champion

Joined: 18 Sep 2010 Karma :     
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 Posted: 12:20 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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Welcome to the gt 550 club.  ____________________ Your backside is better enough for you to run again, if need be – bristle up the courage of the cornered rat, put on a bold front, and to hell with them. Bluff my boy – bluff, shift and lie for the sake of your neck and the honour of Old England |
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 Knightsy World Chat Champion

Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Karma :   
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 Posted: 12:40 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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Congrats! Wonder how long you'll last on a 550  ____________________ 09' Versys 650 | 07' FJR1300A |
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 Posted: 21:42 - 19 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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Well done on passing  ____________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." |
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 Asharin World Chat Champion

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 BravoCharlie World Chat Champion

Joined: 06 Jun 2012 Karma :   
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 Posted: 17:56 - 20 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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good colour choice
https://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii639/bravocharlie1/bikes_zps79f7e54e.jpg
i Miss my GT, mines had one or two problems but the engine was pretty bulletproof!
congrats on the pass and the bike buddy ____________________ Current: Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator
Past: Suzuki GZ125, Kawasaki GT550, Kawasaki GPX600R, Honda vrx400,Kawasaki Zephyr 750, Suzuki SV650 K5
Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today. |
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 DottyDuck Nearly there...

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 Posted: 17:59 - 20 Oct 2013 Post subject: |
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 upitgoes Derestricted Danger
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 12 years, 259 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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