Welcome new members! Introduce yourselves here.

[jdbandit]

Hello all, I've been lurking for a while and am finally ready to step up.
I've been riding off and on for about 30 years know but in the last 6 years my wife and I have taken our riding to the next level(not just riding to work or the store). my wife rides an 07 honda shadow aero and just 4 weeks ago I traded the 07 Suzuki C90 for a 08 bandit with ABS ( I know , pictures will follow soon ) Suzuki hards bags are on the way. my wife and I Just took a 4 day trip to the San Juan islands and now she is asking where we are going next. Thanks for all the great info and I will lurk no more.

[Sport-Touring]

[ol Rocket]

Glad you've stepped out, jd.  Welcome to the world of posting. Enjoy.

 I have a Honda 110, wish I could trade that for a Bandit.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Hello to Krismark, Toddrod, Dantedame (the x is silent right?), and Vivid!!!  You are some of the people I remember most!

I'm still here and the X is so silent it became invisible!!!  Welcome back!!  

[Against The Wind]

..Howdy again.

[GEMINIJANE]

Hi, all.  My husband bookmarked this page for me when I asked him why he was spending HOURS every day on the computer.  I've been lurking for a week or so now and thought I should register.  I can't remember a time when I haven't loved motorcycles.  My first wheels in high school numbered two (figured I could borrow Mom's car on rainy days) and it made parking in college much easier, too!  Had a 20 year hiatus when I married a guy who didn't ride - he became history but my love of bikes stuck.  When I met my current husband (dgilmore) 15 years ago, he'd just gotten a new bike to celebrate his divorce and I promptly bought one so I could ride again.  We've been happily motoring together ever since.  We're both retired - way too much time to shop/trade bikes and although we ride almost every day at least locally, seems like we never have time to get all the travelling we want done.  But we try to do three or four trips a year.  ST.N is a great site and I've already picked up some good info.  

[spinalator]

Welcome. Bring doughnuts. Me hungry.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Welcome. Bring doughnuts. Me hungry.

I thought you wanted cheese??

[Dave the slave]

I'm still here and the X is so silent it became invisible!!!  Welcome back!!  

Thanks for the welcome back!!  

Thanks to Dred too!!

I love this place... and Spiney too... and kermit

[ertman110]

came across the site looking for information about sport touring and hard core commuting. R/T commute is 130 miles.

Current ride 2007 R6

Living in Savannah Ga, so the weather is good for riding nearlt all year round.

[Baron Samedi]

Living in Savannah Ga, so the weather is good for riding nearlt all year round.

I get to ride all the year round but winter is a little bit miz at times.

Welcome young American person to this wholly British site. Not that we mind rebels posting or joining.

Remember we only "lost" to you in the rebellion because you threatened to cry.

[redzride]

Hi everyone!  Recently stumbled onto this site and it seems like it's right up my alley.  I am a seasoned rider with about 24 years experience and have been a bike freak since I was a kid.  I live in Orange County, CA and love it here.  Lots of great roads in just about any direction.  I've owned 8 bikes in my life and I have great memories of each one.  I currently own a 2004 FZ1 and absolutely love it!  I've been doing alot of solo riding around socal lately 200-300 miles most Sundays and am looking forward to doing some extended 3-4 day rides real soon.  In my many years of riding, I have yet to do anything more than just day rides and while that's great, I long to really get out and explore.  Sequoias, Yosemite, Utah, Redwoods, Norcal, Colorado.......I dream of riding to these places every day.  Perhaps I need to come out of my shell and meet some new people, which is the reason I decided to check out this site and make myself known.  So say hi and if you're in the socal area and are looking for someone to ride with, let me know.

[Against The Wind]

Welcome to the nut house. Just ignore the Brits. Everyone else does....well except for that Falklands thing a few years ago.....
And while you're at it, ignore the Yanks too. There are so few of them on this site that it should be easy to do.
But seriously, welcome. This is a great site and the members I have met at various gatherings have all been tremendous, fun and quite knowledgeable. Have fun and ride safely!

[spinalator]

Sweet baby Jesus in a Jumpsuit, Dave the Slave is Back! Cool Beans!

[Wild72]

Hi All,

Another that's been lurking for a while and decided to come out into the open.

Been riding for about 25 years, initially in my native Scotland and Europe, and lately in the US. Currently riding an '07 FJR1300AE, (love it), which is a follow on from an old FJ1100, ZXR750, CBX and others. Got back into riding after a five year forced absence due to emigrating.(Had to buy a house, furniture, car etc. leaving no money for toys!).

Moved up to York, PA a couple of years ago, and have met quite a few riding buddies in the area. I ride almost year round, and manage to commute to work occasionally.

Look forward to contributing where I can and hopefully meeting some of you on the road.

[Matt]

Bn lurking for a while now, interesting site so thought id register. Bn riding 4years now, mostly on my srx4 with a xt6e engine in- a work in progress but what a bike

[Moochie65]

Gidday, eh!

I am a 42 year old male who live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I purchased my first street bike (a 2002 Kawasaki EX 500) last fall and have rode all summer. My previous riding experience was dirt only (KX 125) between the ages of 14 and 18. I certainly don't have the testicular fortitude I used to have.

Mike

[jamboa]

Jamboa back again. I have been in and out of sport touring bikes with the ST1100, Trophy 1200, ST1300. If I do not give in to my late life crisis & buy the new VMAX I will be trying to decide between  the FJR 1300A and the Concours 14. I am leaning toward the new Connie. I was looking at the BMW's but the price  is just not worth it to me.

[2btouring]

Well - I sold my 2000/ Yamaha Roadstar Silverado this am!! and looking to move into the world of sport - touring. After some reading, I'm interseted in the FJR / ST/ & the 1200RT. A freind has an 1100RT and so it's a plus . BUT I did read about tranny spindles & ABS issues on the Beemers? hmmm... need someone to chime in here with difinative knowledge! I've read about Honda 1300 being a Reliable Vanilla and the love for the FJR. Not alot about the Concours

... I should say I want to spend enough to get more current tech without going over board, which pegs me in the 2000 - 2004 model range - I think? I want comfort and all around handling without the reapair bills or higher insurance?

I'll miss my beast but look forward to a new level of riding. I might ad my buddy out west (BC) rides a newr 1800 Wing and said a long time ago - if you want to cruise with 100 HP - get a wing!

I have objection to buying USA - state side. Only if the odometer is both Miles / kilometers and has daytime running lights already.

All feedback is more than welome.

cheers!

 

[Zeke]

Hello to all!  I found this site through the Concours Owners Group so have been visiting for 3 or 4 days and registered on Sat.  Nice place you have here and hope to learn and listen.
I am 57 yrs. old with 2-2002 C-10 Concours in the garage.  Great all around bike but not so comfy for 2 up in my wifes opinion but she prefers to ride her horses anyway so we get along fine going our merry ways. Ride safe!

[Mike P]

 

Just signed up, been lurking for a while. Name is Mike and I currently ride an FJR1300AE.

Looking forward to being here.