New old member checking in

[Dave321]

Just managed to sign up to the forum after numerous attempts at trying to tell the form bot that my postcode is genuine.
I was a member here 10-12 years ago when went by the name of FinnDave, on account of my name being Dave and I was living in Finland at the time. My old posts still exist, but are under the name 'gone' now.
Been on two wheels since the late 70s, passed my test in 1980, spent more time on bikes than off ever since.
Owned a good few bikes (and a few bad ones) over the years, from CG 125 to Fireblade and then Harleys.
Had a bit of a tumble at the end of 2015 when I apparently became invisible on a roundabout, result was written off Super Glide Sport and a month in hospital.
Swore I'd never look at a bike again, but recently something cracked and the itch returned. Managed to persuade my wife that without a bike, I'm not really me, so we went to look at a few last weekend.
Surprisingly, as back in my first incarnation here I wrote:

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[Dave321]

[to v or not to v]

welcome back.
Enfields are really popular these days, so youve probably made a good choice. i have been tempted by the 350 classic myself.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[pepperami]

Hello Dave
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Mobylette Type 50 ---> Raleigh Grifter ---> Neval Minsk 125

[Howling Terror]

Dave ...yeah I know a Dave...it must be you.

You owe me a fiver and welcome back.
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[jeffyjeff]

The new Royal Enfields are interesting machines. I haven't pulled the trigger on one yet; apparently the right one hasn't come along. Here is an interesting article on a RE 350 called the "Hunter". Similar to the Meteor, but a little more standard and a little less cruiser. Appeals to me more than the Meteor.

Welcome back.

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/royal-enfield-hunter-350-first-ride-review-2023/?utm_source=Cycle+World+MC&utm_campaign=46122a9431-CW_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_08_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3a16588fbb-46122a9431-453119905
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[Prawny]

Welcome back

I’ve had a Meteor since March so if you want any extra info feel free to DM me.

I love it, but as JeffyJeff has mentioned, I’m very tempted to chop it in for a Hunter when they come out, but that’s because I’m not a cruiser guy. As an ex Harley rider I think you might enjoy it a lot.

There’s a really healthy Facebook Enfield community too, the specific Meteor one is full of useful info.
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Yamaha Vity 125 (gone) Kawasaki ER6N(dead) 2022 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (nicked) 2003 DL1000 V Strom

[hellkat]

Everybody knows so many Daves that it's practically law now that they have to be given an illustrative prefix: Fat Dave, Smelly Dave, Tights Dave, LowFlying Dave.
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[hellkat]

Everybody knows so many Daves that it's practically law now that they have to be given an illustrative prefix: Fat Dave, Smelly Dave, Tights Dave, LowFlying Dave.

You could revert to FinnDave if you want. I don't know what the rule is about changing names, I've never done it. Someone with further knowledge will be along shortly, I'm sure.
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[Raffles]

Hi, Dave and welcome back....You've been missed.
A word to the wise: You won't be able to post on here as freely as you once did as the forum is now policed by a small number of wokesters who will cancel you if you utter anything that hurts their feels.
You have been warned!
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[Rob Fzs]

I remember the name
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