Back to biking after 10 years off

Breham · L Plate Warrior Joined: 05 Apr 2021 Karma :

Just wanted to introduce myself, after 10 years of not having a bike, I am back in the game again. New wife is very understanding and dare say it is her way of me getting out from under her feet.

I have got into it over the last few months and have got a little carried away. MY garage now has:

Harley Street Bob 114, its 2020 and done everything i could to get the bike how I wanted it and love it to bits, never thought I would like Harley.

BMW GS Hexhead from 2004, one owner bike in near perfect condition. I Have a few plans for some trips and it comes with all the gear.

Yamaha MT01 2007, had to jump on this one, the look, the exhausts are insane and sounds amazing. 2 owner bike, only 6,800 miles and last owner did less than 500 in 5 years.

Enough now, or so I am told, but looking forward to getting to know some of you and future meets, none of my friends are into bikes meet and ride out would be great to join in with.

Rich

spongefinger · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Jul 2020 Karma :

Hi Rich ,

Welcome and do you want to swap wife's ? Razz

Breham · L Plate Warrior Joined: 05 Apr 2021 Karma :

Happy to if yours is the newer, younger model Very Happy

jeffyjeff · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 May 2020 Karma :

Welcome to the asylum, Breham. I think you'll fit right in. Nice selection of bikes you have.
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Are we still talking about bikes or women?
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Breham · L Plate Warrior Joined: 05 Apr 2021 Karma :

Yes, let's keep it to bikes, that way get in less trouble.

I am based in Reading, Berkshire, anyone else local?

DUCAUDI · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2019 Karma :

Bhud · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Oct 2018 Karma :

Welcome to the forum.

I like riding between the villages in between Oxford and Reading. Those are the type of roads that offer a level of challenge that never gets old while not really breaking any speed limits, i.e. picturesque, narrow single-track national speed limit country roads with "features" in them, where you have to anticipate what could be around the next corner. It gets especially interesting in autumn. You don't have to go to Surrey, but you can if you like.

Group riding isn't my thing as there's always an element of competitiveness which heightens the risks people take and the attention and concentration levels necessary, and reduces the fun. The good news is, there are lots of groups and organisations in the local area, and lots of meets in the summer (in typical years). Absolutely no shortage of like minds at all.