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  1. 10-03-08, 07:29 PM #1
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    Old Dude / First Post

    Greetings, all!

    You've all this story before: Rode for a bunch of years (25 in my case), gave it up for a bunch of years (2 in my case) and hated every minute of it (everybody's case).

    Kept the beater DR125 to keep the skills from getting too rusty, and just this past January, scored a mint SV1000S. Sweeeeet!! Copper, too! (Sorry: coppah! I forget my roots sometimes.)

    I've done four track days; loved 'em!! The best fun you can have in leather! Got rid of the RD, though.

    Always rode rice: GS450S, GS1000S (the original Katana), Vision 550, XS750 triple hot-rod, KE100, 750 Interceptor, and VF1000R. The RD400 was strictly for the track. Have managed to travel the entire east coast, but not real far west... yet!

    Work: I'm a banker by training, but have been with a consulting firm for the last nine years, and yes, I ride to work (when I'm at the office).

    Rides: I'll definitely get to one of these group rides. Just look for the coppah SV-S with the full fairing!

    Don T.
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  2. 10-03-08, 07:34 PM #2
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    Welcome to the fun. I'm 100% jealous...copper is my favorite metal / color.

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    Re: Old Dude / First Post

    were you up at Loudon on the vintage 2-stroke last week? If so I was pitted 20-feet away. Just never managed to make my way over, but I wanted to eye up that bike.
    Welcome aboard.

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    Re: Old Dude / First Post

    From one old dude to another, welcome

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    Welcome!

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    Re: Old Dude / First Post

    Howdy...

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  7. 10-04-08, 09:01 AM #7
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    Welcome, and dont take anything to heart here....

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  8. 10-04-08, 11:00 AM #8
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    Welcome indeed....

    1. Wonder who's older
    2. I like Gonzo too,,,
    3. Bought my wife a TL - S last year

    ...and I lead rides for Seacoast Sport Cycle. Maybe I'll see you on the last of the season!

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  9. 10-04-08, 11:44 AM #9
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    Welcome! There should be a few more "romantic rides" this season, meeting at the rest stop on 128N in Beverly. Keep an eye on the rides forum!

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    Thanks, everyone!

    Yeah, Wrynne, the copper is just gorgeous (much like yourself! Cool pic.)

    No, I wasn't at the track day with the RD; I gave that to a buddy two years back. It was just amazing, though... when it was running. Still, it generated a ton of grins! Were you there three years ago when someone had a TZ750 (700 maybe?) there, Mike? I don't recall that it ever got running, but man, if it did....

    I admit it, I love Thompson's writing. He was really at his best when he was castigating politicians. Hope to get to a ride real soon, so look for me there/then, D. How does the missus like the TL? I considered one, but figured the SV would be a better match for the street. The reputation for wheelies almost changed my mind, though... (Guess I'm not TOO old! G)

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    You've been riding longer than most the guys on this forum have been alive. . . shit hot! Welcome!

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    Re: Old Dude / First Post

    welcome fellow SV rider, woot!

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    Welcome to NESR.

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    Re: Old Dude / First Post

    Welcome aboard!

    Got any Coppah pics?

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    Blue: Yah! You made me remember something else- I'm also an AMA Life Member. (I've probably got leather older than some folks, too. Still got my first riding jacket!)

    G: I'll post some pics asap, probably later today. Coppah looks good when the sun's low in the sky!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dontpanic View Post
    G: I'll post some pics asap, probably later today. Coppah looks good when the sun's low in the sky!
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    Copper looks good all the time. Hurry up & post the pics!

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    Coppah pics are up, "pending approval." (Four of 'em.)

    Time to go watch MotoGP!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dontpanic View Post
    Thanks, everyone!

    How does the missus like the TL? I considered one, but figured the SV would be a better match for the street. The reputation for wheelies almost changed my mind, though... (Guess I'm not TOO old! G)

    Don T.
    Doh....ACURA TL not Suzuki TL! (My wife won't even ride with me, never mind on her own bike!!! But she loves her Acura TL)

    ....do you like yours!!??

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    Hee! My mistake.

    The Acura's great. I've put over 72K on it in 48 months. My year was rated at 275 horse (or huss, in my old neigborhood), and it hauls. Corners like Schumacher, too.

    Watch out for potholes. I spent an obscene amount of money on replacing three wheels. Don't get Pirellis run-flats, either. I've had three of four of them fail in under two years.

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    You are a welcome addition to the 20-something angst that's flyin' around these posts. I hope to see you on the North Shore before the end of the season.

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    Hey!
    My Brother rides a copper.. He, as well as I live in Beverly.
    We will have to hook up before the snow falls for sure.
    Oreo is in Topsfield too.
    Welcome to the site!

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    Yea! Your pics went through Nice copper

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