Turbine Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Just to say Hi to everyone. I'm Paul - 50 years young. Been riding for over 30 years... (well, I get off to have my tea!!) Mainly Yamaha's - Started with a FS1-E in Purple - then a DT175 twin shock White - RD200 Orange - RD400 DX Maroon I raced that one - TA125 Race bike, raced that too - DT175 MX Blue - SR500 Black - XS1100 Silver - LC 350 White n red - YPVS 350 White n red - SRX600 Silver... and some other Jap stuff and a Sportster 883 ...... But my heart is with Yamaha and right now I have an MT-03! oop's... in Red! (Colour is important to me... well it is!) I live in sunny Stockport nr Manchester UK. Two grown kids and no ties. (never did like them anyway... the ties that is... love my kids!) My daughter has a YBR125 and is quite a natural rider, but my son just aint interested at all. I could go on, but Im aiming to find friends not loose them already!!! ; ) Ok guys, look forward to chatting and sharing what I think I know - looking forward to learning new stuff too! Best wishes Paul -------- Turbine
Moderator Airhead Posted February 11, 2009 Moderator Posted February 11, 2009 Hi Paul welcome to the forum I'm also Paul 50 years young, still got my blue DT175MX though, Oh and not too far away either
russ500 Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Hi Paul welcome to the forum I'm also Paul 50 years young, still got my blue DT175MX though, Oh and not too far away either hi paul welcome ,im of the same age started on the same bike.great bikes to start on
Slippery When Wet Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Welcome to the Saga riders section Paul
Gas up - Let's Go! Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Hiya Paul, Welcome along, Me I'm nowhere near 50, so no Saga for me....... How do you get your daughter to get on a bike? mine looks at me like I'm somthing that fell off her shoe when I suggest it!! Girls eh??
mits007 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Hi there Paul, I ride a dragstar, recent biker really, passed my cby in April, theory in May and DAS in June, Bought my bike 2 months ago, cant wait for the better weather!... regards, -Mits-
vic-fzr600 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 My daughter has a YBR125 and is quite a natural rider, but my son just aint interested at all. Welcome!! Dont give up on your son yet, he may grow out of this phase! But great to hear your daughter is a biker.
Batifan19 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 How do you get your daughter to get on a bike? mine looks at me like I'm somthing that fell off her shoe when I suggest it!! Girls eh?? Hey Hey...I coudnt wait jump on the back of my dads bike lol...
choppernorgate Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Just to say Hi to everyone. I'm Paul - 50 years young. Been riding for over 30 years... (well, I get off to have my tea!!) Mainly Yamaha's - Started with a FS1-E in Purple - then a DT175 twin shock White - RD200 Orange - RD400 DX Maroon I raced that one - TA125 Race bike, raced that too - DT175 MX Blue - SR500 Black - XS1100 Silver - SRX600 Silver... and some other Jap stuff. But my heart is with Yamaha and right now I have an MT-03! oop's... in Red! (Colour is important to me... well it is!) hi welcome im not that far from 50 life starts a 40 so thay say mine did
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 12, 2009 Moderator Posted February 12, 2009 to the forum Paul Cool!....another YamaThump pilot.
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 Just to say Hi to everyone. I'm Paul - 50 years young. Been riding for over 30 years... (well, I get off to have my tea!!) Mainly Yamaha's - Started with a FS1-E in Purple - then a DT175 twin shock White - RD200 Orange - RD400 DX Maroon I raced that one - TA125 Race bike, raced that too - DT175 MX Blue - SR500 Black - XS1100 Silver - SRX600 Silver... and some other Jap stuff. But my heart is with Yamaha and right now I have an MT-03! oop's... in Red! (Colour is important to me... well it is!) I live in sunny Stockport nr Manchester UK. Two grown kids and no ties. (never did like them anyway... the ties that is... love my kids!) My daughter has a YBR125 and is quite a natural rider, but my son just aint interested at all. I could go on, but Im aiming to find friends not loose them already!!! ; ) Ok guys, look forward to chatting and sharing what I think I know - looking forward to learning new stuff too! Best wishes Paul -------- Turbine THANKS EVERYONE!!! I've been working shifts, so excuse the delay in re-posting!! Think I'm gonna enjoy this - cheers everyone!! Paul
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 Hi Paul welcome to the forum I'm also Paul 50 years young, still got my blue DT175MX though, Oh and not too far away either -------- Hi oldgitonabike! (sound awful - cause I am too) Wish I still had mine : ( Hope to see you around. Oh', and hanks for the welcome! Paul
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 to the forum Paul Cool!....another YamaThump pilot. ------------ Thanks for the welcome Yamahead!! Paul
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 eyup turbine welcome to the site --------- Cheers Divster! Thanks for the welcome! Paul
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 Hey Hey...I coudnt wait jump on the back of my dads bike lol... --------- Hi Batifan19! Well she's been riding pillion with me for a few years, then just "one day".....0-0..... and that was that!! Thanks for the welcome! Paul (0-0 = my keyboard interpretation of a bike by the way)
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 Welcome!! Dont give up on your son yet, he may grow out of this phase! But great to hear your daughter is a biker. --------- Hi Vic! Nice one - finger crossed eh'. Yes my daughter is doin good - loves 2 wheels! Thanks for the welcome! Paul
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 --------- Hi Vic! Nice one - finger crossed eh'. Yes my daughter is doin good - loves 2 wheels! Thanks for the welcome! Paul OOOP'S........... 's on the end of finger... I have more than one : )
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 Hi there Paul, I ride a dragstar, recent biker really, passed my cby in April, theory in May and DAS in June, Bought my bike 2 months ago, cant wait for the better weather!... regards, -Mits- -------- Hi Mits Great to hear its all done and dusted and what a lovely bike too - congratulations! Its a lot more intensive to get a full license now - I wouldn't fancy it : 0 Anyway, here's to a great summer and warm tyres!! Thanks for the welcome! Paul
Turbine Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 Hiya Paul, Welcome along, Me I'm nowhere near 50, so no Saga for me....... How do you get your daughter to get on a bike? mine looks at me like I'm somthing that fell off her shoe when I suggest it!! Girls eh?? Hi Gas up - Let's Go! Thanks for the welcome! She just sits there as happy as Larry (who ever Larry is!) a great pillion too... just one of those things I guess eh! Where as my son wants to climb off the bike on corners and straights - awful pillion! (sorry son!) Cheers mate! Paul
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