Hi From A Newbie

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Speedy Steve'o RS, Jul 29, 2018.

  1. Speedy Steve'o RS

    Speedy Steve'o RS New Member

    Jul 29, 2018
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    Hi all, thanks for accepting me to the forum

    I'm relatively new to the biking world having only past my test Dec 2016 but I've embraced it whole heartedly

    My first bike was an MT07 which I picked up new straight after my test, unfortunately being winter I didn't get much time to ride it until spring, what a cracking first bike tho plenty of power and torque all low down and sounded amazing with the akra exhaust fitted
    I had 5000 fantastic miles in which my confidence grew and grew along with my hunger for something a little more planted and faster through the bends

    This was just around the time the new 765RS came out, I took one for a test ride and wow what a machine it blew me away. The difference from the MT was leagues apart, fantastic brakes, super slick gear box with a sweet quickshifter, great suspension and the ability carve your way through B roads was both scary and exhilarating all combining to reach the magical smiles per miles factor ;)

    Obviously I brought one straight away and waved goodbye to the trusty MT

    Now the 765 RS is a bike that likes to be ridden and I reached the first service over the first weekend I picked her up with a cracking trip around the Peak District, this was also my first multiple day trip and with the right tool for the job I definitely got the travel bug

    Since then I've ridden all round wales, midlands, south coast and an epic trip around Scotland taking in the NC500 followed by the crown jewel of trips to the Isle of Man TT (riding flat out up the mountain section is definitely one off the bucket list :))

    Having covered some 11000 truly epic miles and with 2 more trips to the lake district and Spain on the horizon I've decided it's new bike time again, so I had a nice little ride on the new speed RS yesterday (if the street is a scalpel the speed is a absolute hammer, power wheelies in 4th anyone?yes please:laughing:) and will be swapping my little street for the bigger brother next Saturday :heart_eyes:

    I'll be truly sad to see my little street go and if I had the money I'd love to keep her, I've got a feeling she won't be the last one I'll ever have :p

    Anyway sorry for rambling on

    Hope to see many of you on the open road :eyes:

    Steve
     
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  2. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

    Mar 28, 2016
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    Hello Steve and welcome to the forum :)

    The others will be along shortly once nursery has given them their meds and they’ve settled down :eek:

    Enjoy your new ride :cool:
     
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  3. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

    Apr 27, 2016
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    Hi and welcome, good intro......
    Wessa
     
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  4. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

    Jun 1, 2017
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    Hi Steve, great intro & summary of your riding to date, sounds like although you haven’t been riding that long you’ve done a few miles & had some good adventures. Good luck with the new bike & enjoy Spain, I went in June it was epic!
     
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  5. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  6. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

    Sep 7, 2017
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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in. To keep the inmates happy we will need photos.
    Tucker
     
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  7. Barryscott

    Barryscott Member

    Jul 7, 2018
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    Welcome, you will love the Speed RS. Post up some pics
     
  8. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

    Mar 19, 2017
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    Hi Steve and welcome! Great intro and nice to hear how you gradually stepped up and are enjoying the pleasure only a motorcycle can provide! Be safe out there
     
  9. Arnie

    Arnie Active Member

    Nov 3, 2015
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    Hi and welcome to the party
     
  10. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

    Sep 18, 2015
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    Welcome Steve. Sounds like you're having loads of fun. Ride on mate.
     
  11. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hi Steve and welcome!
     

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