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| Topic Started: Sep 27 2008, 05:44 PM (4,799 Views) | |
| longlostNinja | Sep 27 2008, 05:44 PM Post #1 |
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Ladies Perhaps some of you know each other already, but would you mind introducing yourself again? Would you also include your ride and how long you've been doing it! Here goes I'll start ...... My name is Julie, I've recently returned to the UK after 25 years in the USA (I am British by birth). Yes, I know I must be mad, but its a long story about a disabled teen we have. Better to be here with extended family than 6000 miles away in Oregon, by ourselves. My hubby rides BMW. We also have a son in the US Marines currently in Iraq :wacko: I have only been riding for 2-1/2 years (and 4 months of that was a non-starter because my bike was in a container being shipped across and another 3 months messing with MOT/VOSA/HM Customs and DVLA) but love it. I particularly like the concentration required, then I have to turn off all the other c---p going on in my head. Anyway she is legal here now, so I have to line up nurse care for the teen to be able to get out and about. I have a Ninja 500 (model in US is EX500D) I guess the closest UK model is an older EN500 or ER500. She's a pretty metallic titanium color. I would post a pic here, but I don't know how to yet  Anyway, maybe we can chat about things here that concern us gals without boring the guys. |
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| Tracy ZX400 | Sep 28 2008, 07:33 AM Post #2 |
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Hi i'm Tracy and ride a ZX400 c2 (GPZ400) 1987. I passed my test 15th August this year, lost nearly a week waiting for insurance documents and then another couple of weeks through a hole in my tank. Anyway new tank, carbs had a couple of good clean outs and he's running fine. My husband rides a BMW R80Rt 1982 and as we have a 3 year old son, to go out together on the bikes means babysitter (thats where my 18 year old daughter comes in). I love the freedom feel you get when riding, just wish i'd done it all earlier! We take part in quite a few charity rides and have even set up our own... check out the website R80rt Here you can read a bit more about me. Enough about me Who's up next....................................... |
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| luce_2008 | Sep 28 2008, 05:22 PM Post #3 |
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 hi im lucy, im 21 and ride a kawasaki zx6r 2004 ninja. loving this new forum!! :lol: |
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| longlostNinja | Sep 28 2008, 08:05 PM Post #4 |
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Hi Lucy how did you get on with the Direct Access test, or whatever it is that I also have to take soon, on a 500cc bike? |
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| longlostNinja | Oct 16 2008, 03:11 PM Post #5 |
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addendum to me .... I passed my motorcycle theory test today.  that hazard perception thing is ... well good I suppose (since I passed!) You have to remember, I left UK in 1981 with my good ole paper license. I've since upgraded it to the plastic card, but because of US motorcycle license I've got to do all the tests again. Now I've just got to figure out how to get Direct Access done and find care for Natasha during that time. |
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| LeoLyn | Oct 16 2008, 09:03 PM Post #6 |
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Hi all, Julie, congratulations on passing your theory test  . You don't have to do your test on a 500cc. I passed my direct access on a 125cc. Just means you have to ride 'restricted' to that for 2 years, then you can increase to whatever engine size you want. The Virago 535 Dave bought me as a birthday presi (very lucky me!) we discovered had been restricted to 33bhp so I was able to ride it for the 2 years then get it de-restricted (which didn't make a lot of difference so I guess I still had most of the power anyway). It was the day that was happening that we went 'tyre kickin' and I found the ZZR600, so upgraded to something with a bit(?) more power.Ann, I don't think the ER-6N is ugly. I certaInly loved the Candy Green, which they don't do on the ER-6F, but I guess the fared version is prettier! Mine is black (must get hubby to post some photos). Lyn |
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| DawnG | Oct 21 2008, 11:21 AM Post #7 |
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HI.... I,m Dawn and fairly new to riding, I passed my test on a 125 in July and have just bought my first big bike, a ER6F... have to say it was pretty scarey riding it home from Blackpool to Southport in gale force winds... Dawn
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| LeoLyn | Oct 21 2008, 10:22 PM Post #8 |
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Hi Dawn  . Well done on the ER-6F, I got mine in May, collected it on a Saturday and she had her first service in Nantes France on the Friday! Mine is also Black. Getting used to riding in windy conditions is challenging, especially on a fared bike, but I find the faster you go, the easier it is! Best is no wind at all tho'.If you passed on a 125 is your ER6 restricted then? I also passed on a 125 and had a Virago 535 restricted for the first 2 years, then got a ZZR600 which is a lot faster. |
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| longlostNinja | Oct 24 2008, 09:26 PM Post #9 |
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Hi Dawn congrats on your new status as a woman rider! and owner of a fine 2-wheeled machine! |
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| Raven | Nov 1 2008, 07:01 PM Post #10 |
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 Wow.. where did all these girls come from all of a sudden? I've been a member for a while now and not noticed much girls related stuff going on.. Best I introduce myself I'm me (obviously  ), i'm now the wrong side of 40 but not by much and I have only been riding for about a year and a half. I passed my test in February this year on my second attempt and I now ride a CBR400... She's my baby and I absolutely love her.My OH rides too and between us we have 5 bikes :wacko: Nice to meet you all
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| Tracy ZX400 | Nov 3 2008, 10:25 AM Post #11 |
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Hi Raven
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| longlostNinja | Nov 3 2008, 10:38 AM Post #12 |
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Hi Raven Can you tell us what part of the world you're in? doesn't have to be specific. and Welcome.  |
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| lindaloo | Nov 3 2008, 01:55 PM Post #13 |
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Hi all Im linda, ive been riding for nearly 3 yr, i live in south yorkshire and i own a zzr600 and a zxr750 at the mo.... hope you all ride safe and take care 
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| Tracy ZX400 | Nov 3 2008, 11:53 PM Post #14 |
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Linda. Where abouts in South Yorkshire are you from? (you don't have to say if you don't want to) I used to live north..York, a much better place than Peterborough...at least it wasn't flat. Take care 
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| Raven | Nov 8 2008, 03:55 PM Post #15 |
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We live in Oxfordshire
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