New Rider in fort worth

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New Rider in fort worth

Post by mikewarke » Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:17 pm

What's up guys and gals. New to the Fort Worth area and the world of riding. Just purchased a CBR f3 last week and looking for new friends and tips. Been riding a few times in the past but looking to make it a more common thing. Work mon- fri 7am till 5ish. Btw if the member name didn't give it away my name is Mike.

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by Striple » Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:38 pm

Welcome aboard, Mike! Join us for bike night on Thursday!
Current: 10 Triumph Street Triple | 08 Kawasaki Concours 14 | 07 Yamaha YZF-R6 (Race) | 05 Suzuki DR650 SE | 04 Yamaha TT-R 125LE
Previous: 08 Honda CBR1000RR LE | 07 Suzuki SV650S #1 | 07 Suzuki SV650S #2 | 05 Triumph Speed Triple | 03 Honda CRF 450R

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by mikewarke » Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:43 pm

I surely will! Currently resideing in the LaQuinta right behind F&H. So I just show up and ? Say hey what's up? New forum member here?

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by alpinestars1980 » Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:45 pm

Welcome! I just joined yesterday and already rode with them this morning. Great group of people.
My list of current and former rides.
1st bike: 05 Yamaha R6 - SOLD
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Current Bike: 12 Kawasaki Concours 14(I broke the Yamaha purchase cycle :D)

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by fixxervi6 » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:04 pm

mikewarke wrote:I surely will! Currently resideing in the LaQuinta right behind F&H. So I just show up and ? Say hey what's up? New forum member here?
Yep

Welcome!
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by milesmiles » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:09 pm

Howdy mike, i'm not going to cut you any slack...let's see pics off the bike!
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by nitzer » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:55 pm

Damn Miles is predictable...welcome to the group.
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by Rhino » Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:23 am

mikewarke wrote:I surely will! Currently resideing in the LaQuinta right behind F&H. So I just show up and ? Say hey what's up? New forum member here?
Yep, that's pretty much it. When you come in the door, we're in the room off to the side with the pool tables. Everybody in the front part of that room will be there for bike night (you can't miss it with all the motorcycle gear), so just come on in and introduce yourself.

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by DarcShadow » Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:04 am

milesmiles wrote:Howdy mike, i'm not going to cut you any slack...let's see pics off the bike!
nitzerebbhead wrote:Damn Miles is predictable...welcome to the group.
Yeah, Miles, you need to just put that in your sig line. ha!

Welcome mike.
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by milesmiles » Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:12 am

I change the wording around every time...geeez!!!
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by Rhino » Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:51 am

You need a better color than that purple. :D

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by mikewarke » Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:01 am

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by 2track » Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:19 am

Welcome ! Nice Bike !

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by mikewarke » Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:20 am

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by milesmiles » Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:31 am

very cool
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by shilka99 » Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:04 am

Welcome to the group. And nice bike - I had one just like it in 1995. Truly an amazing all-rounder. Fun to ride on the track, or to work, or across the country.
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by mikewarke » Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:32 am

It's been keep up engine wise and everything else no issues whatsoever. Only thing is I was dropped so right side main fairing is cracked somewhat but still sturdy. Dent in gas tank. Been lookin at replacement fairings once I get really comfortable riding.

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by DarcShadow » Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:58 am

I wouldn't worry about it. Once you get comfortable riding, you won't care so much what the bike looks like so long as it runs. :D
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by dufremle » Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:09 am

Welcome!
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by nitzer » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:25 pm

DarcShadow wrote:I wouldn't worry about it. Once you get comfortable riding, you won't care so much what the bike looks like so long as it runs. :D
Yeah, just ask Miles and Fixxer... :SideSplittingLaughter:
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by milesmiles » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:31 pm

hey now, "I" didn't break my bike. It just happened. Either way "I" am fixing it!! On that note they are exactly right. I love a great looking bike, but i've found i'd rather be riding than cleaning or worriing about scratches.
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by nitzer » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:35 pm

Didn't say you did break it...it's a Triumph. It doesn't need the rider to break it, it will fall apart all by itself... :)
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by Rhino » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:55 pm

Yeah, not to mention that out of all the beautiful bug-eyed bikes you *could* have bought, you picked up an "I think I'm turning Japanese" Daytona. Second in ugly only to the "white power (kinda)" GSXR. :SideSplittingLaughter:
nitzerebbhead wrote:Didn't say you did break it...it's a Triumph. It doesn't need the rider to break it, it will fall apart all by itself... :)
Quoted for truth. :(

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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by WillK675 » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:31 pm

Welcome to the boards Mike!
Rhino wrote:
nitzerebbhead wrote:Didn't say you did break it...it's a Triumph. It doesn't need the rider to break it, it will fall apart all by itself... :)
Quoted for truth. :(
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Re: New Rider in fort worth

Post by milesmiles » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:32 pm

You have to ride yours for problems to happen
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