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Introduce yourself and meet your fellow riders. Please don't forget to mention how you found us.
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jpmw
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Joined: Dec 28th, '08, 19:46
Location: Newton Abbot

Hello....

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Hi Guys (& Girls).

Just started biking 6 weeks ago at the tender age of 38. Did a 1.5 day access course at had my test in Exeter which I passed. Got myself a Bandit 650 and its a fantastic bike, but being closer to the 20 stone limit found it a bit sluggish. Been out and got an '08' plate bandit 1250 today and pick it up next week.

Sold the car, just recently got divorced, having a bit of fun and looking for a lot more.

Will hopefully catch up with you all in the SW area in the coming m onths and join you for a few rides.

Take care.

JP
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Maver-Nick
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Joined: Oct 18th, '05, 19:48
First Name: Nick
Location: Exeter: K5 GSXR 1000

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Welcome to SWB... 8)

1250 Bandit, just passed your test... Insurance... :shock:
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jpmw
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Joined: Dec 28th, '08, 19:46
Location: Newton Abbot

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Age is a good thiing ..., the 650 fully comp was only £168 and the 1250 is £246. Not that bad as its my main transport. :D
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TLS-Moose
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Joined: Dec 14th, '05, 22:59
Location: The fringes of NA, sadly not the UK equivalent of LA!!

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Welcome to the site 8)

As for the bike, just remember the sad old adages ...... the throttle goes both ways, don't over-estimate your limits, take it steady, take it steady don't become a statistic, etc., etc., etc., :roll: :roll:

Other than that, glad you found bikes - better late than never - and just enjoy yourself :D

A lot of people may poo-poo them, but given your circumstances I'd recommend the "Bikesafe" course (ASAP) :wink:
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jpmw
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Joined: Dec 28th, '08, 19:46
Location: Newton Abbot

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Thanks Guys...what I actually failed to say is that when I was 17 I lived abroad and had a GS1000G. ..... so its been more of a big gap to riding than never had a bike before. Used to do a lot of Motocross / Enduro as well - my last bike was a Maco 490....which was scary :shock:
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delvey91
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Joined: Dec 24th, '08, 14:44
First Name: JACK
Location: Crediton Rides:

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Welcome to SWB.

Your insurance for your 1250 is the same price as mine with 1000cc more lol. :D .
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Blue
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Joined: Feb 9th, '08, 21:09
Location: Honiton--Rides : Honda Firestorm - too fast passed speed cameras

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Hi and welcome to the site. Enjoy the regained freedom :D
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gazkwak
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Joined: May 9th, '08, 22:40
Location: bridgwater rides zx9r

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welcome mate
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Johnnyb
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Joined: Jan 28th, '08, 12:39
Location: Newton Abbot---rides Triumph Daytona---

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Hi m8y and welcome to the site, get yourself booked in for some of the rides, well worth going on :D :D
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Bladerunner
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Joined: Oct 20th, '06, 12:26
Location: Taunton

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Hello and welcome :D
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Jay
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Joined: Oct 22nd, '04, 05:46
First Name: Jay
Location: Fareham, Hampshire. Rides 2020 CBR1000RR-R
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Welcome to the mad house :lol:
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thelastsuperpower
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Joined: Oct 30th, '07, 16:03
Location: Barnstaple

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Hiya welcome to swb :D
Bikeless again :/
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layne
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Joined: Jul 9th, '07, 20:49
Location: Royston Vasey

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Hi JP

490, now theirs a real foot breaker
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bambam
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Joined: May 8th, '06, 11:33
First Name: Jon

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welcome bud.

enjoy your stay.
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Mike Daytona600
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Location: Axminster
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Welcome to SWB :D
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