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
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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
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
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
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- 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,