Not knowing anyone
 

I have to admit, after being a forum regular for a bit, I have never actually been on a AR. It justs make me a bit nervous about not knowing anyone!

Please put me mind at rest!:D

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Don't be such a soft git :D

We're all completely horrible :p

Just wait til AR11, then you'll find out

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Thats ok I wont know anyone either!

Doesn't matter though the people ive met up with down south have always been nice people.

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the normal way is to rather than just use the forum actually get out and meet some of the folks in your area or indeed other areas, then when you go to an AR you have a mix of those you've already met and those you haven't, after all bikes aren't just for talking about over the internet you know.

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Ha ha ha! Not soft mate! See ya'll there!

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You also have a distinct advantage in winning friends

http://www.taquitos.net/im/sn/Nestle-Aero.jpg

I know Kellyjo would be pleased to make friends with you ;)

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Yeah Rictus i know that, but I have been unable to ride my bike since October after damaging both my knee cartlidges! I am only back on 2 feet again after a long time off, and now I have 3 months of Physio and and another operation.

I have read your knee problems and it gives a lot of inspiration btw!

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Oh yes I work in a chocolate factory

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if you love something you find a way, if it can't be done conventionally you adapt and over come, I know all about being off the road and not being able physically to ride, but that's the one (and only time) scooters are allowed......;).

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Here you go Dan, the solution, Suzuki Burgman 650

http://just-trike-it.com/mann%20pix/...320x200%5D.jpg

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:smt060

On a more serious note I attended AR09 the weekend after I passed my test and everyone was sooooooo welcoming and helpful.

Bears erection was one i'll never forget....













...the tent!!!;)

Dont worry about it, just be there, but be ready for post AR blues when you get home and realise its 52 weeks til you can do it all again!!!

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If you're going to be around early doors on the Friday, come and find the guy who looks like they're in a daze... everybody will have to find me at some point to settle the bill, and I'll introduce you to as many people as you want to meet.

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cash depending I'll be there, and Dan relax were all not a bunch of wind up merchants

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The first people I met from the forum were Gruntygiggles and Stretchie. I just turned up at their house, which is like....500 miles away from where I live and stayed for a few days, meeting Squirrel_Hunter as well. Second time I went I got to meet Viper and Weasel (Mrs Viper) as well.

I went to my first AR this year with GG and Stretchie and throughly enjoyed myself. My suggestion would be that if you're a bit apprehensive about going to the AR before meeting anyone, then make arrangements to actually meet someone from your area, or like me, from somewhere entirely different, and then you will at least have one person you know.

However, be prepared for a Bear attack. It happens to everyone and the more you resist, the more he enjoys it. You go limp, Bear goes limp!!

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Dont be, turn up, put your tent up, and after 10 minutes or so you'll feel right at home and wander what on earth it was you were worried about.

Just remember, Bear likes it when you struggle...

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Cheers for the advance warning MBK/Fizz

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If you read about the AR10 you Will notice the biggest regret from most people is not saying hello to every they met, SO you will find a lot of people saying hello to every one they meet this time. Lol
So don’t be nervous, were all in the same boat.
And as mark said, meet your local members, and go for a ride, most groups invite other groups to join a ride out.

more the merrier....

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Aw Dan. Everyone's great. Really. Give it a few mins you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.

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I hope to make AR11, it's on my doorstep so I'll try, but also hope to make a few rideouts before that.

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your 2minutes from paul6th and someone else who lives in acomb who's name has slipped my mind but they did an epic lucky strike rebuild not too long back.

get met up with those guys.

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Dont do that, you will come away with a craving for girly drinks and start howling like a yetti on heat every time Davepreston is within in shgging distance.

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DONT DISRESPECT THE WOO WOO!

(they got to me too :()

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No disrespect, 3 litre cartons of cranberry in the fridge for the christmas WOO WOO, yes the git has corrupted the wilky household as well. We are all doomed I tell ya.

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where is the AR held 2011 never done one

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Owen lol - The lucky strike rebuild is mine. Yes it is epic lol:eek:

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This RGV 250

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ghlight=rgv250

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damn u and your changed avatar!
there is a 3rd person I assure you. Paul, Dan and .... ??Ian??

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Seen a while ago, respect mate you've got the patience to do it!

Looking for another one? lol

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yorkie jones?

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So do I...terrible job;)

The AR is back where I first met the good people of the org. I hadn't met any of them, apart from YC. Just turn up, nowt to be scared of!

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Definately not lol! This one has already cost me about £6000 in replacement parts. Hoping to strip and rebuild the engine with new billet power valves, New heads, new crank, new pistons.

It has become a labour of love! - I got the plastics back and they look amazing!

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Which factory?

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Ey up Dan :smt039
I`ll be going to the AR again next year, all being well, I`m just down the road from you at Dringhouses if you fancy some company for the ride over
Graham

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I smell a rat, when I lived in York no one on the forum owned up to living there, now there's loads of you! ;)

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I;d say you got out just in time mike, ;)

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OK will do ta. I am on Green Lane in Acomb so just round the corner from Dringy.

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I actually know exactly where you are Dan my mother in law used to be your next door neighbour . Small world eh :)

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efffing hell!!

Was that a hen house!

The one I was going to suggest is one I'm having to do a listing for a GSXR 400 in need TLC. No where as bad you your labour of love

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Never - Graham I know who you are now! Yes Les your Mother in Law was my neighbour for the ten years!

Really is a small world!

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She`s not easily forgotten is she , LOL :D
Will have to get out for a ride when I drag the bike out of hibernation.