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bogeywillie · 09-19-2007, 01:37 PM

Hi Folks, just joined the forum. The good wife bought me a Suzuki GZ125 for my 50th in June, so I took a few lessons, passed my theory in July and my practical at the beginning of August. The wee marauder was a lovely bike - I put 1200 miles on it - but I wanted something with a little bit more poke, especially for going two up. Sooo, I bought a 2003 Fazer last week (8500 miles on it). It's one of the red ones but I'm loving it!

I live right up near the north coast (Bushmills Whiskey and the Giant's Causeway), so there are some great coastal roads and scenery. Pity the nights are getting shorter and the weather is on the way downhill.

Anyway, great forum, I'll try to post some pics soon.

All the Best.

hobbit · 09-19-2007, 01:46 PM

hhhmmmmmm bushmills whiskey yummie............sorry side tracked welcome to the forum

DrBart2 · 09-19-2007, 01:59 PM

Welcome to the group!

mikebike · 09-19-2007, 02:48 PM

Welcome to our merry band....even merrier with some Bushmills

hope you enjoy the new ride.... be careful it is a big step up

strike_force · 09-19-2007, 03:57 PM

Welcome to the forum!

You say great coastal roads and scenery...

Sounds nice!

I' m on the look for an overseas trip, I will keep Ireland in mind.

bogeywillie · 09-20-2007, 02:16 AM

Thanks for the welcome.

Mikenbern - I intend to be careful. Speed isn't a requirement for me on a bike, just enough to keep me out of the cagers way. 50 to 60 mph is quite fast enough, besides - technically I'm restricted to 45mph for a year.

Stike_force - If you get over to the North let me know, hopefully we could hook up for a bit of craic.

Willie

strike_force · 09-20-2007, 10:15 AM

If the road takes me to Ireland I'll definetly let you know

DrBart2 · 09-20-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by strike_force

If the road takes me to Ireland I'll definetly let you know

I bet that would be quite a trip for you!!!!

strike_force · 09-20-2007, 10:36 AM

Will be!

And if it comes true I will enjoy every last cm of the road and try to meet with as many guys from the forum as I can

OneTrack · 09-20-2007, 04:12 PM

Welcome to the forum, Willie!

Northern Ireland had/has some great roads for ear 'oling around on a nice sports bike. One of my favourite biking memories is of riding my '68 Tiger 100ss around the (closed) Dundrod circuit way back in '73.
I lived in Lisburn for a couple of years after I left the army.
You got the fastest colour, btw...

09-19-2007, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
bogeywillie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Bike: FZS600 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 Member #576	Hello from Northern Ireland Hi Folks, just joined the forum. The good wife bought me a Suzuki GZ125 for my 50th in June, so I took a few lessons, passed my theory in July and my practical at the beginning of August. The wee marauder was a lovely bike - I put 1200 miles on it - but I wanted something with a little bit more poke, especially for going two up. Sooo, I bought a 2003 Fazer last week (8500 miles on it). It's one of the red ones but I'm loving it! I live right up near the north coast (Bushmills Whiskey and the Giant's Causeway), so there are some great coastal roads and scenery. Pity the nights are getting shorter and the weather is on the way downhill. Anyway, great forum, I'll try to post some pics soon. All the Best.

09-19-2007, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
hobbit Short fat and hairy :)))) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, England Bike: 07' FZ6 S2, 05' vstar1100, 06' HD 1200sportster Posts: 165 Rep Power: 7 Member #432	hhhmmmmmm bushmills whiskey yummie............sorry side tracked welcome to the forum __________________ not riding fast just flying low

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09-19-2007, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
DrBart2 Super Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 318 Rep Power: 9 Member #410	Welcome to the group!

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mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	Welcome to our merry band....even merrier with some Bushmills hope you enjoy the new ride.... be careful it is a big step up

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strike_force Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greece Bike: fz6s 2004 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 5 Member #563	Welcome to the forum! You say great coastal roads and scenery... Sounds nice! I' m on the look for an overseas trip, I will keep Ireland in mind.

09-20-2007, 02:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
bogeywillie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Bike: FZS600 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 Member #576	Thanks for the welcome. Mikenbern - I intend to be careful. Speed isn't a requirement for me on a bike, just enough to keep me out of the cagers way. 50 to 60 mph is quite fast enough, besides - technically I'm restricted to 45mph for a year. Stike_force - If you get over to the North let me know, hopefully we could hook up for a bit of craic. Willie

09-20-2007, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
strike_force Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greece Bike: fz6s 2004 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 5 Member #563	If the road takes me to Ireland I'll definetly let you know

09-20-2007, 10:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
strike_force Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greece Bike: fz6s 2004 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 5 Member #563	Will be! And if it comes true I will enjoy every last cm of the road and try to meet with as many guys from the forum as I can

09-20-2007, 04:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	Welcome to the forum, Willie! Northern Ireland had/has some great roads for ear 'oling around on a nice sports bike. One of my favourite biking memories is of riding my '68 Tiger 100ss around the (closed) Dundrod circuit way back in '73. I lived in Lisburn for a couple of years after I left the army. You got the fastest colour, btw...

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