Hi all my biking started on Honda MT50 at 16 to get to work in Tottenham. At 17 bought a Honda MTX125 which only got stollen after 3 months. So out of money did not have bike till many cars one marraige and 3 kids later at 37. Took full test and got myself a Yamaha R6, crached that only breaking hand, and then got Suzuki GSXR1000 K3, later added Suzuki DRZ400, then sold both to get Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT1200, lately added the Suzuki GSX1400 to get that speed and power thrill back (and the Suzuki Looks too) but now at 58 years young needed straight bars. My riding has been in the UK, France, Luxemburg, Belgium and lately the Isle of Mann where I fell off the Triumph, 6cm split in my Diaphragm causing hiatus hernia hoping for Op soon. So that is me in a great group of local lads now riding out when the sun shines all over the UK.
G'day Buzzard and welcome along. You should feel comfortable amongst this lot. Most of us have seen 60....I think, it's hard to remember that far back.
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To all things 1402 :cheers:
Your still just a youngen a bit like me :cheers:
Hello from west Mids.
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Welcome mate :cheers:
Gidday in the Intro section Buzzard! Good on ya.
LOL, you crashed your R6 so brought a GSXR1000 :confused1: ??? Geez, talk about pushing ya luck! Have you still got the XRT1200? or is that a write off?
Welcome Buzzard :cheers:
G'day Buzzard that's an excellent introduction however we need photographic evidence to prove ownership lol. :cheers:
Welcome to the nuthouse I think you'll fit right in 👍
Welcome :cheers:
Welcome to the forum Buzzard. :onya: You will be helping to bring the average age down a bit. :lol:
G'day
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Quote from: KiwiCol on Sunday, 09 March 2025, 05:00 AMGidday in the Intro section Buzzard! Good on ya.
LOL, you crashed your R6 so brought a GSXR1000 :confused1: ??? Geez, talk about pushing ya luck! Have you still got the XRT1200? or is that a write off?
Ha Ha, yes but i Did chacnge the group I was riding with when I got the GSXR and on eguy was very good, he would pull us all in and shame if someone was a bit naughty. Also stil got the Triumph as use that to tour and camp out
Quote from: BuzzardR6 on Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:15 PMQuote from: KiwiCol on Sunday, 09 March 2025, 05:00 AMGidday in the Intro section Buzzard! Good on ya.
LOL, you crashed your R6 so brought a GSXR1000 :confused1: ??? Geez, talk about pushing ya luck! Have you still got the XRT1200? or is that a write off?
Ha Ha, yes but i Did chacnge the group I was riding with when I got the GSXR and on eguy was very good, he would pull us all in and shame if someone was a bit naughty. Also stil got the Triumph as use that to tour and camp out
Good on you for changing your riding group.
I only ride solo, or with or or two sensible mates. I've seen enough dead bikers, and also don't want to be another bike riding statistic.
As they say, "There's old bikers, and bold bikers, but no old, bold bikers".
Quote from: Pommeroy on Saturday, 15 March 2025, 03:50 AMQuote from: BuzzardR6 on Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:15 PMQuote from: KiwiCol on Sunday, 09 March 2025, 05:00 AMGidday in the Intro section Buzzard! Good on ya.
LOL, you crashed your R6 so brought a GSXR1000 :confused1: ??? Geez, talk about pushing ya luck! Have you still got the XRT1200? or is that a write off?
Ha Ha, yes but i Did chacnge the group I was riding with when I got the GSXR and on eguy was very good, he would pull us all in and shame if someone was a bit naughty. Also stil got the Triumph as use that to tour and camp out
Good on you for changing your riding group.
I only ride solo, or with or or two sensible mates. I've seen enough dead bikers, and also don't want to be another bike riding statistic.
As they say, "There's old bikers, and bold bikers, but no old, bold bikers".
At 75 I too only ride solo,mates have all retired but not me. Was in Pahiatua yesterday. Bit cool early but once fog lifted it was beaut.
Lost a bit of weight when I had my new knee fitted 5 months ago. 9 kilos !!!!! Leathers fit beaut and I'm riding great Gaz XXXXXXXXXXX
Roo, you're an inspiration for all us riders! :hat: I hope I'm still riding when I get to 75.
Quote from: KiwiCol on Saturday, 15 March 2025, 04:23 AMRoo, you're an inspiration for all us riders! :hat: I hope I'm still riding when I get to 75.
I wish !! reached 70 a few days ago and tbh the 14 is too heavy for my arthritic legs so I reckon last year of riding - unless I get something lighter
Lots of light bikes out there that could be fun to ride.
Plenty of three wheeled options these days for guys with bad knees. Even hydraulic stabilisers that extend/retract at low speeds. If you WANT to ride you'll find a way 😎
as a side note, this morning on the rocket forum there are plenty of guys 79 & 81 still riding rockets! I feel like a bloody youngster.
In the Perth BMW club im a member of, we have Ted, he's 91 and still comes on each Sunday AM ride with us. Bit wobbly on start up, but once he gets going, hard to keep up with him. He's so sprightly, always has a laugh or joke ready. Top bloke.
Quote from: KiwiCol on Saturday, 15 March 2025, 07:36 AMas a side note, this morning on the rocket forum there are plenty of guys 79 & 81 still riding rockets! I feel like a bloody youngster.
The trick is speed = stability :)