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AliMcMath
17-01-08, 05:06 PM
Hello everyone!
My name's Ali and I'm from Chorley, Lancashire. I've had my SV650 since September 2007 ..... before that I had an SV400 ...... before that I had a VTR250 .... :D
I've had my licence for ten years but have really got into biking more since I got the SV.
I go on loads of ride-outs and have been on two already since the new year.
I am usually free on Sundays and the odd Saturday here and there.
Where is the usual meeting place for people in my area?
Look forward to meeting up with you soon.
Filipe M.
17-01-08, 05:08 PM
Boa tarde, bem vindo ao manicomio.
AliMcMath
17-01-08, 05:23 PM
Boa tarde, bem vindo ao manicomio.
Does that mean 'welcome to the lunatic asylum?'
Filipe M.
17-01-08, 05:26 PM
Does that mean 'welcome to the lunatic asylum?'
You missed the "good afternoon" bit, and it could be translated as "madhouse", but yes :lol:
Speedy Claire
17-01-08, 05:30 PM
Hiya Ali and welcome...we`re trying to arrange a ride out for Sunday this week but due to bad weather it may be cancelled. Have a browse in the Border Patrol section
AliMcMath
17-01-08, 05:46 PM
Cheers Claire. I'll check it out.
Hi Ali:D
Is that Ali as in Ali, or Ali as in short for Alison?
If it's the latter, duck! You'll be trampled in the rush of feet when the guys realise you are of the fairer sex;)
:smt006Hello and welcome!
AliMcMath
17-01-08, 05:59 PM
Thank for the warm welcome everyone. :D
It's Ali as in Alison, but I much prefer Ali .... if that makes sense?
Makes perfect sense to me:D
hello,
red pointy eh? tut, tut
:kiss:
Hi Ali and welcome.
They do good warm welcomes here. Enjoy it :D
dizzyblonde
17-01-08, 06:37 PM
owww dooo from other side o the hill
Thank for the warm welcome everyone. :D
It's Ali as in Alison, but I much prefer Ali .... if that makes sense?
Godammit... just as I was convincing myself that SVs weren't girl's bikes, another female SV rider pops her head over the parapet.
Welcome to the madhouse, Ali.
hello,
red pointy eh? tut, tut
:kiss:
Yeah, she should have searched out the far better looking black pointy model instead.
dizzyblonde
17-01-08, 06:41 PM
forgot to warn you, the lads in here seem to like argument of pointy/curvy when a new person arrives...............the correct answer is actually yellow or black but definetly curvy...lol
missyburd
17-01-08, 06:50 PM
ello, hope you enjoy your stay :)
forgot to warn you, the lads in here seem to like argument of pointy/curvy when a new person arrives...............the correct answer is actually yellow or black but definetly curvy...lol
But you're a blonde woman who is a self-confessed dizzy type and confirmed bambi murderer - what would you know?
Black or silver pointy... you know it makes sense.
But you're a blonde woman who is a self-confessed dizzy type and confirmed bambi murderer - what would you know?
Black or silver pointy... you know it makes sense.
welcome enjoy the site. and Lozzo i think the best has Kawasaki on the tank ans Ninja on the side, but you were right about the colour!! ;):rolleyes:
dizzyblonde
17-01-08, 06:55 PM
ahhh but is your black pointy as hard as my black curvy.........deer throwing themselves at its front wheel and it didn't scratch once....lol
:smt019
curvys are the best....you KNOWS it lol
I've only ridden one curvy and I'd just stepped off my very trick Gixer 1000 when that happened, so I wasn't exactly impressed by it.
welcome enjoy the site. and Lozzo i think the best has Kawasaki on the tank ans Ninja on the side, but you were right about the colour!! ;):rolleyes:
My garage is home to all makes of bikes owned by me... and there ain't a Kawasaki amongst them for a good reason.
My garage is home to all makes of bikes owned by me... and there ain't a Kawasaki amongst them for a good reason.
:confused: scared of the awsome kwaks eh LOL :rolleyes:
Another thing to note about this site, Ali..................threads get derailed ALL the time:D
dizzyblonde
17-01-08, 07:23 PM
yeah hello newbie bird
Pedro68
17-01-08, 07:25 PM
Another thing to note about this site, Ali..................threads get derailed ALL the time:D
Time Waits For No-one - Meredith Brooks
Oh wait ... wrong thread ... where's that song title thread again ...
Oh, btw welcome to the org Ali, hope you enjoy your stay :cool:
Yeah check out the Border Patrol section ;-)
andyharding
17-01-08, 07:25 PM
Hi Ali Got my sv in Sept 07 to. I live in Adlington, How mad is that. Do you get over rivington or belmont much. We will have to meet up for a ride out when the weather gets better.
Another thing to note about this site, Ali..................threads get derailed ALL the time:D
until a mod turns up with a big stick
flibble
17-01-08, 07:26 PM
Ello and welcome to the house. Another fellow girl biker... yay! This is a great forum and I've found it far too addictive :p
:confused: scared of the awsome kwaks eh LOL :rolleyes:
It has a lot to do with stupid spares prices and the appalling build quality. Kawasakis are fast, but nowhere near as well built as they were 10 years ago.
colinsv25
17-01-08, 07:43 PM
hiya ali.
gotta be a silver pointy:smt045
AliMcMath
17-01-08, 07:48 PM
Hi Ali Got my sv in Sept 07 to. I live in Adlington, How mad is that. Do you get over rivington or belmont much. We will have to meet up for a ride out when the weather gets better.
Yeh! I go to Rivvie from time to time. It's not to far from Chorley so if I just want a little bimble, I'll go there.
Checked out your 'you tube' films. Very good. We go to the North West 200 or Ulster Grand Prix every year. I've been to the TT a couple of times .... but it was a very very long time ago.
It has a lot to do with stupid spares prices and the appalling build quality. Kawasakis are fast, but nowhere near as well built as they were 10 years ago.
oh why did no one mention that before i bought it??? :( surely it cant be worse than the Suzuki build quality??
oh why did no one mention that before i bought it??? :( surely it cant be worse than the Suzuki build quality??
Kawasakis quality has slipped hugely in the last few years, I honestly think Ducati and Aprilia are better built now. Suzuki have improved to the extent that they have overtaken both Kawasaki and Yamaha in my opinion. Honda really are the best built of the lot, but if only they didn't make such bland bikes.
andyharding
17-01-08, 08:02 PM
Yeh! I go to Rivvie from time to time. It's not to far from Chorley so if I just want a little bimble, I'll go there.
Checked out your 'you tube' films. Very good. We go to the North West 200 or Ulster Grand Prix every year. I've been to the TT a couple of times .... but it was a very very long time ago.
We are off to the Manx GP in Aug this year and we are planning to go to the ulster GP next year for a change. I will miss the IOM though. I love that place. Do you every head up to Hawes, Ingleton, Devils Bridge e.t.c. We go up every weekend when the weather is nice. Set off at 7am from Adlington and get back around dinner. We get over rivi and bellmont most nights during summer. Just tend to potter around Houghton and Chorley now the weather aint great. Just in the middle of doing some onbike vids, you will have to see if you spot anywhere you know.
AliMcMath
17-01-08, 08:10 PM
We are off to the Manx GP in Aug this year and we are planning to go to the ulster GP next year for a change. I will miss the IOM though. I love that place. Do you every head up to Hawes, Ingleton, Devils Bridge e.t.c. We go up every weekend when the weather is nice. Set off at 7am from Adlington and get back around dinner. We get over rivi and bellmont most nights during summer. Just tend to potter around Houghton and Chorley now the weather aint great. Just in the middle of doing some onbike vids, you will have to see if you spot anywhere you know.
Yep! I was in Hawes last weekend :D Went to Devil's Bridge first (note: 'Butty van' closed for the winter :(). Love the road from Settle to Hawes. :p
.... I take it that 'back around dinner' means early evening and not lunch-time? lol
andyharding
17-01-08, 08:14 PM
Yep! I was in Hawes last weekend :D Went to Devil's Bridge first (note: 'Butty van' closed for the winter :(). Love the road from Settle to Hawes. :p
I agree what a road. Its better coming from hawes back to settle i think. Had two near misses on that road on the same day. 1st on was a herd of cows after a fast left hander. 2nd was a Ram in the road who was not for moving. If it wasn't for the kind BMW driver coming the other way telling us to slow down i would of hit it. The little cafe in Hawes village centre is fantastic on a sunday morning.
Tho'reet!
Not too far from myself. I'm in Bolton,
Yep your local spot is rivy barn mostley sundays. Think there is a meet at lower barn in summer on wednesday nights
andyharding
17-01-08, 08:21 PM
Tho'reet!
Not too far from myself. I'm in Bolton,
Yep your local spot is rivy barn mostley sundays. Think there is a meet at lower barn in summer on wednesday nights
How do. Good to see us north west lot speaking up. We need to organise a run up to hawes in summer its a great road.
AliMcMath
17-01-08, 08:22 PM
Glad to say, no cows or rams to contend with last weekend. :D .... in fact not much on the road at all.
dizzyblonde
17-01-08, 08:53 PM
I love the roads oooop norf, they don't like me. every time i go up that neck of the woods either mr BMW trys to ram me off the road or bambi. must be summat in the water up there kamikazi animals....lol
timwilky
17-01-08, 09:28 PM
Chorley??? Where the feck is Chorley. ?
FFS. It is Chooooorrrrrrrrly.
Just up the road in sunny Clayton. Did my borstal time at gussies on Carr lane, and saturday job at Rogersons bike shop at Big lamp. Use to live in the Joiners,Nacky and Yates.
Aup and welcome,
Need to move one county down though!!!!!
timwilky
17-01-08, 09:39 PM
How do. Good to see us north west lot speaking up. We need to organise a run up to hawes in summer its a great road.
HMMMMMM chip butty mountain in the Penny Garth
ArtyLady
18-01-08, 12:07 AM
Hi Ali - yay! more Girl Power (that sounds a bit dated now doesn't it! :lol:)
or... in my case Granny Power :rolleyes: :lol:
Jester666
18-01-08, 01:18 AM
Whats this? Another new girly? And Bear hasn't been sniffin' about?
I'll have to tell him!! :lol:
Welcome to the madhouse!
Dont stare at the strange ones, we don't like it! :lol:
Never put your fingers through the fence at feeding time! :shock:
And most importantly stay at least an arms length away from the Bear!!
He's harmless realy but don't go and see his etchings!!
Fizzy Fish
18-01-08, 09:03 AM
Hi Ali & welcome to the site!
don't mind Jester & Bear, they're a bit exciteable. Apparently a good beating will get them under control ;)
YYyaaaaarrrrgh!! Avast there fair maiden. Hop aboard the mighty vessel .org and be set adrift in a sea of pointless threads!! Not many storms on the horizon, but the wind fills the sails whilst the jib is cut before the belayin' pin is made fast!! Har Har!!:D:drink:Join me in toasting the success of another keel hauling!!
Pedro68
18-01-08, 09:17 AM
Pah ... keel hauling is much over-rated on these modern katamarans ;-) ya just don't get the barnacles required to strip the flesh off :(
metalmonkey
18-01-08, 09:31 AM
Hey what up, thats a nice part of the world your from, enjoy your bike, it will be summer soon:rolleyes:
Luckypants
18-01-08, 09:42 AM
Croeso! :cool:
markmoto
18-01-08, 01:14 PM
Greetings welcome to the mad house ali enjoy! ;)
AliMcMath
18-01-08, 02:41 PM
Thanks for the welcome everyone. Can't believe how many have bothered to post a 'hello'.... in a variety of languages too. It's much appreciated. :D Nice to meet you all.
sv-robo
18-01-08, 02:51 PM
Black or silver pointy... you know it makes sense.
yep,as above
the usual meeting places for your area might be
settle,then on to devils bridge(kirkby lonsdale)
rivington hall (chorley)
big d,s (todmorden)
although not sure how busy they will be this time of the year(quiet?) hth.
Pedro68
18-01-08, 03:06 PM
Can't believe how many have bothered to post a 'hello'....
Far too many people with far too much time on their (our?!) hands ;-)
markmoto
18-01-08, 03:54 PM
Nail on head sir :-)
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