Back on the road after a long absence!

[Villers]

Hi all! I've been a member for years but gave up (I think) about 6 years ago and sold my RSVR. Truth is I'd ruined it for myself, I'd bought bikes I cared about and got worried about and stopped riding.

But I'm back! Almost by accident. A friend decided they were doing their test so I decided to get a bike and be a good friend! I had no idea what to get, I looked at a few old flames, especially the 636 but remembered they broke my back within 10 minutes when I was in my mid 20's. Eventually I settled on a Sv1000s and it's now in the garage.

Being old has its perks, fully comp insurance without any no claims and no security other than the garage was 150 bones.

Had more trouble getting all my new gear, I chucked or donated everything from optimate chargers to abba stands and race suits. Got ripped off by the local place and been messed around by a big online retailer this week already but on we go.

So yeah, first 'bimble' out on a bike in 6 years and I feel like a recovering addict lifted from a nunnery and dropped off at a pub with a loyalty card. Most alive I've felt for ages and it all cam flooding back!

Can't wait to get back on it again!

So yeah, hello and it's good to be back!


Cheers!
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RS125 > CBR6 > SV650S > ZX636R > GSX1300RZ Hayabusa > 06 RSVR Mille ≥ Sv1000s somehow
'You came on your own, thats how you'll leave'

[Evil Hans]

Welcome back!
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050. And it's Red.

[dave001]

welcome back mate enjoy riding again.

[Polarbear]

Good lord, it's been a while! Welcome back.
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[Villers]

[P.]

Welcome back squire.

[Rob Fzs]

Remember the username

Check the Magnets on your Sv flywheel haven't shifted, they're a pest for it, did mine last summer and now i'm left with oil leaks galore

Great bikes when the niggles are worked out though, went round France / Spain on mine a couple years back
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'00 Aprilia RS50 > '92 Honda CG > '99 Yamaha Fazer > '91 Yamaha RXS > '79 Suzuki X5 > 01' Honda Cg > 07' Honda Cg > 82' Kawasaki Z200 > suzuki gsxr 400 gk73a > honda vfr 400 NC30> Yamaha RD350 YPVS F2 > Kawasaki ZZR 600 D1 > Yamaha TZR 250 2MA >Suzuki TL1000R > Yamaha TDR250 > Honda 929 blade > Suzuki SV1000 > Honda H100
Mod 2 Passed 09/06/2011

[A100man]

errm.. 'a nunnery..'

welcome all the same.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Villers]

[Villers]

[MCN]

Welcome back.
Good luck.

And leave it this long next time and the mods will want a word with you.

(The Ban Hammer is always available.)



I just spent 6 big ones on a new lid to replace the auld one.

Donated another old one to a local fire station for their Biker Down training.
They were pleased to receive it.

Bike gear was simple a few years ago when Heineken Gerika was a thing. Their gear wasn't cheap but normally the quality was reasonable.
I looked at RST stuff and it doesn't come close to the quality that HG was.

The Scandinavian stuff Rukka is expensive AF quality is there though.

Dianese, (I'm going to smash my fking phone) The Italian stuff. Latest fashions and styles but again, £££
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Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN.

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

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pah, bunch of poseurs with your fancy lids. 25 notes from Halfords were mine. and i look devilishly handsome in it
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[Nobby the Bastard]

[Easy-X]

I'd have to agree with Nobby as I have my "summer" retro helmet and my old "winter" helmet. The latter is much more aerodynamic and noticeable better >50mph.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[Nobby the Bastard]

[to v or not to v]

[MCN]

[Nobby the Bastard]

Aim for the visor when yiur custard is ready.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050

[to v or not to v]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/DizzyDecimalAndeancat-mobile.mp4
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"Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent."

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