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Olde Phart
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Post by Olde Phart »

I'm a late bloomer from the Southern Highlands. First bike at 56. (Mid life crisis or over the hill gang, I'm not sure which). Anyway got my L's 2 weeks ago and luv'n it.Only fallen off twice, spilt some blood, lost some skin, but worse - broke a fairing on my 1999 ZZR250. Pee'd off. On the plus side I havn't run off the road or hit anybody yet - bonus. I hope to catch up with some of you soon, maybe go on a easy beginners ride. If it dosen't kill me it will make me a better rider. Cheers Guys. Olde Phart
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Like we need more old pharts round here :lol: welcome to KSRC ;)
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Nothin wrong with old farts Rob (YOUR NOT THAT YOUNG)
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Post by Gazza »

welcome to the club :) :)
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seiko1 wrote:Nothin wrong with old farts Rob (YOUR NOT THAT YOUNG)
Welcome to "The Club"
Hey 42 is young as far as I am concerned :lol: if you can get full ulysses membership thats old sad1.gif
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Post by waynemorgan »

Welcome aboard :D

I'm with Rob on this one - 40's are great :lol: :lol:
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Post by Wardy »

Plenty of good roads down our way. Take it easy for a while though, 2 spills in 2 weeks aren't that great odds. I'm only on the road for another week then the bike will be converted in to a full time trackie. Enjoy and will see you on the track when the bug bites.
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Post by laidback »

Hi Olde Phart...from another

Got my first serious bike at 56 too...never too old...despite what them young fellas say... :twisted:
robracer wrote:
seiko1 wrote:Nothin wrong with old farts Rob (YOUR NOT THAT YOUNG)
Welcome to "The Club"
Hey 42 is young as far as I am concerned :lol: if you can get full ulysses membership thats old sad1.gif
Getting older is not sad...just another opportunity to do something new.. :kuda:
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G'day and welcome ye olde phart......... :kuda:
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Post by Olde Phart »

Thanks for the words guys. They say you are only as old as the woman you feel. Oh, hold on. That ain't so young either haha. For Wardy. Thanks mate, the spills wern't as bad as they sound. The first was in pre learners - the bike wasn't even running. Turned wheel and front brake while coasting. I won't do that again. The second was practising at the botom of my very quiet street - hit gravel on corner at prob 5kl/h. I now wear bullit proof (kevlar lined) pants. I have been for a ride out Yerranbool (spelling?) last weekend. Great road for learner. Not much traffic and some nice bends. Cheers.
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Post by shinnynoggon »

welcome :D :D
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welcome along mate......... 8)
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Post by Jaykay »

Welcome. Nice to see your getting amongst it... Age means nothing

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robracer wrote:
seiko1 wrote:Nothin wrong with old farts Rob (YOUR NOT THAT YOUNG)
Welcome to "The Club"
Hey 42 is young as far as I am concerned :lol: if you can get full ulysses membership thats old sad1.gif
I agree entirely!!!! 42 is young!!!! But, this guy is 56!!!!! :shock: And just started riding!!!! :shock: Your a brave man olde Phart!!!!! :kuda: Welcome aboard the bored board! ;)
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Post by Smitty »

gidday from this ol'fart to another ol'fart
welcome :kuda:
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