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goodgumbo
07-08-14, 07:46 PM
Hello everyone at sv650.org!
Luis here, or Gumbo. I live in a city that spends 4 months a year under snow, so I haven't had a bike since I moved here 2 years ago. Soon, in the next two months, I will be moving to London and looking forward to riding again. I've decided the iconic SV650 is going to be my ride there. I've heard people around this site like them a bit :p
I started riding a scooter when I turned 16. Switched to a cage when I was 19, but missed the two wheels experience and a few years later I got a Honda CBR125. Gained some confidence in my bike handling and afterwards upgraded to a Kawasaki ZXR400. Crazy fun pocket rocket. Now I want a balanced bike that is fun in the mountain roads, good for commuting, and nice in the occasional long road trip with my partner in crime. In other words, a V-Twin 650.
Hello!
littleoldman2
07-08-14, 07:49 PM
Hello and welcome
goodgumbo
07-08-14, 07:57 PM
Hello littleoldman!
I also have trouble memorizing all passwords and use LastPass to solve it. Recommended.
carelesschucca
07-08-14, 10:10 PM
evening and welcome to the stupidity that is SV650.org.
stay safe and have a good time...
phi-dan
07-08-14, 10:17 PM
Welcome aboard
goodgumbo
08-08-14, 01:09 AM
Thanks carelesschucca and phi-dan! :)
welcome to the madhouse, sense of humour and a straight jacket are a requirement.
andrewsmith
08-08-14, 06:15 AM
How do
Geodude
08-08-14, 07:57 AM
Howdoo and welcome swamp thing ;) ride safe have fun :)
Luckypants
08-08-14, 09:31 AM
Croeso! :cool:
Bobbydigital36
08-08-14, 01:55 PM
Welcome aboard!
My guess is Canada was is your current home? :p
Hello and welcome.
I will be moving to London.... I want a balanced bike that is fun in the mountain roads
Ahhh yes, the misty blue mountains of London and the South East.
(Who's going to tell him?) :p
goodgumbo
08-08-14, 03:20 PM
Thanks guys!
Bibio, it sounds like I am going to fit right in. Heh :)
andreswmith, not bad not bad. uself?
Geodude, I see you are a classy and educated person. Kudos ;)
Luckypants, Welsh! Cool.
goodgumbo
08-08-14, 03:22 PM
Welcome aboard!
My guess is Canada was is your current home? :p
Ding ding ding. Correct. Montreal.
This last winter was murder.
goodgumbo
08-08-14, 03:24 PM
Hello and welcome.
Ahhh yes, the misty blue mountains of London and the South East.
(Who's going to tell him?) :p
But but but... I still have hope.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_points_in_the_United_Kingdom
Nothing but hills listed there :(
At least some twisty hills, please?
But but but... I still have hope.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_points_in_the_United_Kingdom
Nothing but hills listed there :(
At least some twisty hills, please?
lol I'm sorry.
Most Brits think the weather is terrible and anything over 50 miles is far, far away. Coming from Canada, I suspect your perspective will be different on both fronts.
Wales is practically on your doorstep. You'll love it I'm sure. :D
goodgumbo
08-08-14, 03:37 PM
lol I'm sorry.
Most Brits think the weather is terrible and anything over 50 miles is far, far away. Coming from Canada, I suspect your perspective will be different on both fronts.
Wales is practically on your doorstep. You'll love it I'm sure. :D
Hahahahaa no worries. I am originally from Spain. The highest point in my native island is at 1,949 meters. But being an island the amount of roads is very limited.
I have to visit Wales for sure. Will ask recommended routes here when I do! Excited about riding there :D
Here in Canada people come visit you from 5 hour drives away, like it's no big deal. Insane. Today we have some friends visiting us from Toronto for the weekend, 6 hour drive each way and it is considered to be a "city close by". Last weekend we had a friend visit from Quebec City (in a 90's Honda CBX), 3~4 hours. Came to dinner, party and went back the next morning.
Geodude
09-08-14, 08:18 AM
Geodude, I see you are a classy and educated person. Kudos ;)
Keep talking like that and you will very quickly be my BFF :D
goodgumbo
11-08-14, 07:11 PM
Keep talking like that and you will very quickly be my BFF :D
Do you read the books?
Jayneflakes
11-08-14, 08:04 PM
Keep talking like that and you will very quickly be my BFF :D
Oi, have you forgotten me so quickly! :smt062
Anyway, welcome Gumbo and hands off Geo, he's mine! :smt041
being serious for a moment, the orgers/organs ( ? ) here are all fab and love to have a laugh. Do check out your local area for meets, ride outs and where to hide the bodies... :smt077
goodgumbo
11-08-14, 08:13 PM
:-s Seems like I walked into something here... heh.
Will arrive to the UK in about a month. Getting my SV short after once the wallet approves it.
Will surely join some group organ rides!
Geodude
12-08-14, 07:49 AM
Oi, have you forgotten me so quickly! :smt062
Anyway, welcome Gumbo and hands off Geo, he's mine! :smt041
But you're my >BFF :D can i get out of the cellar now, ive been good ;)
Do you read the books?
Not since the 70's/80's as my uncle was a dc comics fan and i used to read his for free :D
Jayneflakes
12-08-14, 10:59 AM
can i get out of the cellar now, ive been good ;)
No! Now get back in your box and behave, otherwise Mr Paddle will pay a visit to Botty Town! :smt079
:smurfin:
goodgumbo
12-08-14, 02:24 PM
But you're my >BFF :D can i get out of the cellar now, ive been good ;)
Not since the 70's/80's as my uncle was a dc comics fan and i used to read his for free :D
You are lucky you skipped the horrid 90's. Pouches and muscles everywhere. My favorite run of Swamp Thing is from the 80's, written by Alan Moore. Also Sandman (Neil Gaiman) but that is from 1989, so you might have missed it.
If you want to get back into reading comics let me know. I will suggest a few based on what you like. :thumbsup:
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