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Post by HRHpenfold on Jun 5, 2007 20:28:45 GMT
Best introduce myself before I start spamming the board eh? I'm Chris in Sheffield, got a '99 XJ600n as a first bike after passing DAS in January. It's currently undergoing a makeover to hone my mechanics skills and give my pal a break from overhauling his bandit. Pics coming soon. Cheers all. Chris welcome mate  |
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Post by antonisgasp on Jun 7, 2007 22:06:57 GMT
Hi everyone,
my name is Antony, I'm from Athens-Greece, 35 years old and I'm really glad to be here, as I just bought a Diversion 900, after I sold my diversion 400cc.
Its good to be here and I look forward to meet people with same love for this great motorcycle!
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Post by ContourMac on Jun 11, 2007 21:32:59 GMT
Welcome Antony to the best club on the net. Most of us (53 bikes)have been away this weekend on a run so excuse the slow reply. If you should need any advice, or have any to give, feel free to join in on any of the boards.
Remember- If you're wearing shorts park it in the shade!
Mac
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Post by 2old2boogie on Jun 12, 2007 9:34:25 GMT
Welcome to the YDC Antony
Friendly bunch on here. Its a great Forum. Lots of Runs and Meets to attend, though you would have a problem from Athens!
I piloted a Suzuki Bandit through Athens traffic in 2001. Terrifying!
Not something I would do again.
Again, welcome to the site.
Jim
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Post by Welsh Ade on Jun 12, 2007 10:49:24 GMT
Welcome Antony
Just recovered from being very tired
Ade
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Post by antonisgasp on Jun 12, 2007 21:46:11 GMT
Good afternoon to you all, thanks for the feedback.
Really glad to meet you, and I believe that with a good planning maybe I can find the way to travel and participate to one of your runs! (probably my fiance will kill me but that's another matter!).
Even if Athens looks like an oven these days and Greek temperament is kinda "Mediterranean", the rest of the country is very friendly, drivers outside the city are less crazy, and the beaches, sea & sunare just perfect!. So if even in a small corner in your mind there is a plan for a long run, I would be extremely happy to help you, welcome you and show you around.
Because of my Greek way of thinking while writing, you may sometimes have to excuse the way I use English language.
Thanks and talk to you soon !
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Post by bump on Jun 13, 2007 16:53:37 GMT
Hi all, just joined today so still looking round the site. Picked up a mint '94 XJ900F yesterday to do some proper miles on, and ride when my significant other is broken. (see piccy  ) Gotta say already that I like this bike a lot, much better than I imagined (or heard). It's no rocket ship but the engine pulls like a train and it's lovely in long fast sweepers. ;D (Dead comfy too.) Early days and the bikes in fantastic nick, but I'm sure I'll be back with questions. |
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Post by teejayexc on Jun 13, 2007 18:01:07 GMT
Welcome Bump, (interesting sign on name, hope you don't live up to it ). Sounds like you got yourself a nice bike there. Plenty of experience on here and plenty of advice too, some may be tongue in cheek, so be aware  . Enjoy your new purchase. Regards Trev |
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Post by Swim41 on Jun 19, 2007 21:00:41 GMT
Hi, thought I'd introduce myself... Hailing from Liverpool, just bought myself a nice XJ600N having been riding a C90 for the last year. regards, Swim |
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ewano
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Post by ewano on Jun 21, 2007 23:47:09 GMT
Another new joiner.
Have come over from the Bikers Oracle site - which seems a bit quieter than here.
Only had my Divy for about two weeks now (not even got the V5 back yet). Mine is a Silver 2003 900 with not many miles on the clock. Has fairing lowers and full givi luggage. Looks nice, but I think I'll have to make some modifications to it to suit me better.
Not really used to riding this kind of bike, as my last one was a Transalp 600 and before that a Dominator 650. Comparatively, the brakes on this are fantastic, the pickup and high speed cruising are great and it's a hell of a lot easier to get your toes on the ground - as I found out on my second days riding..
Anyway, based in Newcastle upon Tyne and still getting used to the weight of the bike..
Ewano
Ewano
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Post by cam7777 on Jun 22, 2007 6:25:53 GMT
Hi ewano,
Welcome to the club.
Best regards
Clive
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Post by El Fuego on Jun 22, 2007 8:38:07 GMT
Nice to find another fellow Geordie on the site. Welcome matey!  (I'm an ex-pat Geordie - I live in Scotland now ;D ) |
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Post by Fiasco on Jun 22, 2007 12:25:34 GMT
Welcome Ewano
Dave ;D
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Post by antonisgasp on Jun 22, 2007 20:48:41 GMT
Swim, ewano welcome
I'm a newbie too,
Divvie 9's a bit heavy i agree,today just skipped my 1st parking accident as the street was wet and was trying to move her back a bit!
But once it gets rolling its a nice bicycle!
Glad you joined, enjoy
Still would love to see the silver version of diversion!
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Post by dynobrian on Jun 26, 2007 10:11:00 GMT
So who are you? Where is your neck of the woods? Dubin Ireland What do you ride? xj900s |
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Post by ewano on Jun 27, 2007 0:30:56 GMT
Antonis,
If I get time I'll post a pic of the bike, but probably won't get round to that for a while.
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Boy Racer
Sadly lost to us.
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Post by finestian on Jul 3, 2007 1:53:10 GMT
Hi Im Ian
Location Adelaide South Australia
Age: lets just say the young ones are starting to call me Grandpa
Have riden bikes since I was 16 except for a 6 year break.I have just bought a 97 XJ 900 and boy it feels good to get back on two wheels .
finestian
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Post by El Fuego on Jul 3, 2007 7:58:11 GMT
So I guess you won't be joining any of the runs? ;D
Welcome mate!
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Post by General Gman on Jul 3, 2007 8:09:28 GMT
Welcome to all you lovely new fellows.
Bestest bike forum on the web, this - prolly cos I'm here ;D
Loads of info here, even if all the old codgers have started to buy Fazer thou's (I myself have a ZX-9R.. but did have a 600N as a commuter a few years back).
KIck back and enjoy.....
Dave
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Post by grimster on Jul 3, 2007 22:01:08 GMT
Hi all, like ewano above I'm another seeker of thrills away from the quiet Bikers Oracle site...
I'm ........... Graham
Live Nr...... Glossop
Ride ......... 2003 600S (Red)
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Post by ewano on Jul 4, 2007 20:59:41 GMT
Ay up Grimster,
Welcome aboard, it's a bit more lively over here - though I'll still keep tabs on the oracle. Pays not to have all your eggs in one top box as they say...
Ewano
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Post by grimster on Jul 5, 2007 6:30:12 GMT
Ay up Grimster, Welcome aboard, it's a bit more lively over here - though I'll still keep tabs on the oracle. Pays not to have all your eggs in one top box as they say... Ewano Totally agree, I've spent 20 quid on worse things. |
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Post by blaziken on Jul 5, 2007 21:55:01 GMT
I am......................Ken I Live in................. Donaghadee, Northern Ireland,u.k. My bike.................'96 XJ600N diversion Ex Bikes include.....suzuki ap50,yamaha rd50,suzuki gp100,honda cb250rs,honda vt250f,honda cbx550f2,hondacbx750f. . this is my current bike.  |
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Post by Pops on Jul 5, 2007 23:11:25 GMT
Hi Ken and welcome to the madhouse.
Nice clean bike, but I see it has twin front disks. I didnt think they they were out till 97 /98. Either way it looks the dogs.
Hope you are having better biking weather then us.
Regards
Keith
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Post by blaziken on Jul 8, 2007 22:16:36 GMT
thanks Keith
its actually english reg registered feb '96 , strange its a twin disc then. it's just turned 15,000mls on it,
weather here is terrible too, haven't been out on a club run in 2 weeks now, bring on the SUN>
ken
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Post by steve on Jul 9, 2007 17:30:36 GMT
thanks Keith its actually english reg registered feb '96 , strange its a twin disc then. it's just turned 15,000mls on it, weather here is terrible too, haven't been out on a club run in 2 weeks now, bring on the SUN> ken hi ken welcome to the site everybody realy helpful on ere. i ride a 1995 xj 600s diversion silver. best bike ive ever owned for comfort. take care outhere budd catch you later ....steve |
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Post by motomeg on Jul 12, 2007 16:40:06 GMT
Can I introduce myself too. I'm an expat Brit woman living in Holland. I own a 2003 silver 900 Diversion (owned from new), and she has 15,000kms on the clock. Its my absolute favourite bike (got four others - not Diversions though). It ticks all my boxes, it's a fantastic touring bike, is comfy and fast (well enough for me anyway). But of course all you guys know all this already - preaching to the converted. I love it to bits. Just joined the forum today so still looking around. Thanks for your attention - You may continue .....
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Post by El Fuego on Jul 12, 2007 18:11:41 GMT
Welcome Meg. My 900 Divvy is my first bike after 16 years away from the pleasures of two wheels.  |
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Post by antonisgasp on Jul 12, 2007 23:34:44 GMT
I know the feeling, was riding a yamaha (for some reason always yamaha, don't know why), well, a yamaha XT 550 (loved that too) for 9 years, since 1999. Had a break for 8 years. Feels great to be back, doesn't it?
Welcome Meg, agree about the quality of Div 9, it's always a little bit more from "enough" !
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Post by pebbles on Jul 13, 2007 10:29:07 GMT
hi my name is keith in live in congleton-under-the-sea
ride a 600s some times my other hobbies include
metal detecting and ham radio i have two dogs
and a wife
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