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Postby huntersdad » Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:13 pm

Well, Shellharbour to be precise, but I work in Fairy Meadow ;)

Hi all.
I've just put a holding deposit on a '77 Z650 (B1), and am organising to pick it up within the next week sometime (provided my Dad has spare time). It's unregistered, so I can't just ride it home :(

I've been on my L's since April and have been desperately trying to find a decent learner legal bike to carry me throughout the L's/P's period and even beyond restrictions.
I'm too big for a 250 (6'8" and around 140kg), so I wanted a bigger LAMs bike.
I spotted the Z650 and just had to have it! 8)

Here's some pics from the ad.
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It only needs a couple of things done to be registered (new battery, new 7" sealed light, new rubber grips, and would like wider mirrors so I can see behind me), so I should be on the road soon'ish.
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Postby hoffy » Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:16 pm

Nice scoot and welcome mate.
Good choice over a 250, should keep you out of trouble.
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Postby Neka79 » Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:27 pm

classic motorcycle that one....looks in tidy condition too....good find..
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Postby photomike666 » Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:56 pm

Welcome aboard shorty :lol:
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Postby Phil » Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:09 pm

love the flat bars, been thinking of putting some on the zeph.

welcome mate, hope to see you in the bald hill carpark one sunday for a cuppa :wink:

i'll bring the mighty zeph 5 fidy.
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Postby QLDZX6R » Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:55 pm

Welcome mate.Looks like a good start to your biking life.
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Postby huntersdad » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:19 pm

Phil wrote:love the flat bars, been thinking of putting some on the zeph.

welcome mate, hope to see you in the bald hill carpark one sunday for a cuppa :wink:

i'll bring the mighty zeph 5 fidy.


Yeah, I like the look of those bars too. The guy had a second set of bars with a 'chopper' style to them. I much prefer this style, but may still take them off him as well.

Bald Hill car park? Sounds more like a place to get lynched as opposed to getting coffee :)
Where is it? Can't say i've heard of Bald Hill.

I do love the Zephyr's. They're a very nice bike!

photomike666 wrote:Welcome aboard shorty :lol:


Thanks :D
Haven't heard that one since school.

QLDZX6R wrote:Welcome mate.Looks like a good start to your biking life.

Neka79 wrote:classic motorcycle that one....looks in tidy condition too....good find..

hoffy wrote:Nice scoot and welcome mate.
Good choice over a 250, should keep you out of trouble.


Thanks all for the warm welcome.
I look forward to getting out there with some other riders very soon.
My Dad's gonna help me bring it down tomorrow night, so i'm pretty excited :D
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Postby hoffy » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:28 pm

Just be carefull at Bald Hill Carpark,
Phil will try to hug you and claim its for body warmth !! :shock:

It gets cold up there.
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Postby Neka79 » Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:54 pm

photomike666 wrote:Welcome aboard shorty :lol:

mike, the nick is "tiny"....

yea..watch out for phil's "hugs" ..and dont put ur ear newhere near his mouth...
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Postby huntersdad » Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:05 pm

Neka79 wrote:yea..watch out for phil's "hugs" ..and dont put ur ear newhere near his mouth...


:shock:
I'll keep my helmet on shall I?
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Postby red_dave » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:55 am

Welcome aboard and very nice ride ya got there... 8)
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Postby Diane » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:06 am

Hello and welcome enjoy your new bike :D
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Postby Stace » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:28 am

Hi mate and welcome to KSRC
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Postby mohawk miss » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:39 pm

hiya huntersdad :D
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Postby kermitzx9r » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:34 pm

hi and welcome huntersdad :D
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