Hello from Bournemouth

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Troy
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Location: Bournemouth

Hello from Bournemouth

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Good evening all. Stumbled across this forum while searching for some heated grip info, and thought i'd sign up.

My name's Troy, i'm 24 and I live in Bournemouth, which is perhaps the furthest east of the south west, but there are never any forums/choices on web forms for just south!

I've been riding for almost two years. Started on a 125 as cheap commuter transport, but caught the bug as expected. So I took my test before Christmas and 'borrowed' my good friends GS500 for a few months before falling in love with my current steed. Riding past a dealer in Bournemouth and i saw this, and had to have it. I still had my 125 as i was planning to keep it until spring to get a good resale, but ended up trading both it and the GS for the ZX6.

I'm still unsure as to whether to keep it for winter. It feels a little too much considering it's my only transport, and have been toying with the idea of trading in or selling up for something a little more sensible. But at the moment it looks like i'll be on this thing for the foreseeable future.

Anyway, I'll shut up and go have a look round. For now, here are a few snaps of what i'm usually moaning to the other half about being out on. :mrgreen:

Oh and bonus points for telling me where i am in the second shot 8)

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goatpants
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Location: back of beyond nr Umberleigh

Re: Hello from Bournemouth

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Very nice pics there troy and welcome in :-bd
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Smiler
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HIya Troy, and welcome to SWB!

I reckon its Chesil Beach in the background..??? If it is, we share the same fav bit of road :)):

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Troy
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Location: Bournemouth

Re: Hello from Bournemouth

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Thanks guys. It is indeed chesil beach. Love the ride up to Portland from there.
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welcome to SWB
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Troy
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Re: Hello from Bournemouth

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Thanks Jay 8)
Android
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Post by Android »

I recognise those fence rails ......very nice shot from the top of Portland there....

and the road to Alderholt past Somerly ?

welcome Troy
see you around maybe

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Troy wrote:Thanks guys. It is indeed chesil beach. Love the ride up to Portland from there.
I've never got as far as getting over to Portland on the bike....thats one for next spring for sure :D

Another one near you is the road up towards Hardys monument from Portesham...also niiiiiice :wink:
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Troy
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The hill climb to Portland is like a race course.great fun, if a bit terrifying.

I'll have to start keeping an eye out for people.
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Gordon
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Re: Hello from Bournemouth

Post by Gordon »

Hi Troy, I'm in Bournemouth too, I think I've seen your bike about. Anyhoo if you ever fancy a blast to Portland with another 600 tagging along shoot me a message :)):
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