Hi all.
I registered about a year ago but never did a post then quickly forgot about the site!
I did my CBT about July 2011, bought a 2008 Honda Varadero 125 shortly after. Last month I decided to book my Module 1 & 2 tests which I have passed so just have a ~33bhp? restriction but am not really bothered it's just nice to not be riding around with the L plate signs which translate to "please pull out in front of me".
I currently live in Dawlish and work in Exeter. Got into motorcycling purely for convenience of being able to park at work as I am unable to get a parking permit. Also its great for economy as I always return 86mpg at least and manage to get ~320 miles from a tank.
I was considering on getting either a Honda NC700X or a BMW F800 ST but think I'll just hang on to this bike for longer as its the cheapest transport I've ever owned.
Cheers
Ed
Belated introduction
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goatpants
- Learner Driver
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- First Name: Chris
- Location: back of beyond nr Umberleigh
Re: Belated introduction
Welcome in buddy and keep yer eyes peeled for rideouts and the like 
Running on MT
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loftylee
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Re: Belated introduction
Welcome 
..and a bike is a bike..it's what we are all about. Well done with test pass 
..and a bike is a bike..it's what we are all about. Well done with test pass I refuse to enter into a battle of wits against someone who is unarmed.
It's better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt.
It's better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt.
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billinom8s
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Re: Belated introduction
Erm, hello and welcome to swb???? Always nice to have a newbie in the house 
Glad to have you onboard,
Glad to have you onboard,
07977507395
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.
KTM 1290 SDR
KTM 690 supermoto smc R,
Zx10r trackbike,
ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.
KTM 1290 SDR
KTM 690 supermoto smc R,
Zx10r trackbike,
ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
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Taz2011
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- First Name: Chris
- Location: Somewhere between the moon and back
Re: Belated introduction
From a belated hello to a belated welcome!!!
Good to see you out soon.
Good to see you out soon.
The only dangerous nut is the one in the seat :s
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dannymassive
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- Location: Torquay, Devon
Re: Belated introduction
Hi & Welcome! Better late than never hey!
Re: Belated introduction
Cheers for the welcomes.
On further thoughts I might look to get a BMW F650CS. They seem a bit rare and look a bit ugly but they can be bought pretty cheap and I'd actually make money from selling my varadero. Seems like a reasonable power upgrade whilst still retaining some decent mpg.
On further thoughts I might look to get a BMW F650CS. They seem a bit rare and look a bit ugly but they can be bought pretty cheap and I'd actually make money from selling my varadero. Seems like a reasonable power upgrade whilst still retaining some decent mpg.
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mckenzie
- Learner Driver
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- Joined: Aug 1st, '12, 23:40
- First Name: mckenzie
- Location: Devon's Hidden Gem
Re: Belated introduction
How do ed
Check out Teignmouth Tuesday bike nights at the rail station caff,
Check out Teignmouth Tuesday bike nights at the rail station caff,