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tis about time i said HELLO

Hi all,

Been lurking here for about 2 years and find this site the best for advice and info.

Im 45 ex squaddie (now a cadet instructor) it must be the thing about the uniform lol.

Heres the reason ive been lurking..... I ride a 1500 Suzuki Intruder, I do intend on getting a smaller bike ie vstrom or the new BMW650gs in the future.

Currently planning a trip to Finland for next June (last year our custom club went to Sweden and it was Fantastic !!).

So Im sure I will have a few more questions in the future

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Welcome to HU, Will.

There are a couple or three more other folks here from the UK.
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Welcome to HU, Will.

There are a couple or three more other folks here from the UK.
to Will.

Oh, there have to be a few more than that from the UK; probably in double figures at least!
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HI,

I'm glad your've stopped 'LURKING' as I was just about to get a restraining oreder out on you.
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welcome!

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Heres the reason ive been lurking..... I ride a 1500 Suzuki Intruder, I do intend on getting a smaller bike ie vstrom or the new BMW650gs in the future.
to the HUBB will....... No need to be shy! Us lot certainly arent! and if you've been a "lurker" for 2 years ( how did you stand it not being able to post comments?) you will realise that its not WHAT you ride, just that you do RIDE! ( or 4WD in the case of the 4WD brigade) we aint proud. all are welcome!

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Thanks for all the Hello's

Yes some of the threads are very entertaining :confused1:

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there are even a few of us based in and around Newcastle on here. Even look out for the Mini meet's in the area they are pretty good .
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aye lad, will second that!
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I am not from Newcastle but the brown ale will do for me.
Try a V-Strom you might like it, I have the 650, used to have 1500 Goldwing and a Magna 750.
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