DirtyRhino Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hi,New to the scene having finally passed my direct access (first time!) just after lockdown was lifted. Been threatening to do it since I was in my 20's - but never went for it as I was a Boy Racer at the height of the (now defunct) street race scene - and knew i'd ride like a loon so stayed away.42 now - job, responsibilities, blah blah blah - I drive a little slower now and have "the fear" I lacked as a young 'un.Thing is - I don't know anyone down here in N somerset who rides, and I HATE Facebook / social media - so i'm left with awkward introductions in carparks / pubs or forums.... so here I am Riding a CB500 (2003) which I LOVE - even though it's going to need a total stripdown in the winter to rebuild - it wasn't looked after by the three prev owners at all >:/J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hi and welcome to your destiny, I'm sure there are a few members here from the west country so may not be too short of days out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Welcome. Your CB500 from 2003 will still be going strong when a lot of newer bikes have bitten the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Welcome in!I started out on a 2001 CB500 which I bought off a workmate. It was a great bike; it was a sad day when I parted with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyRhino Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Cherz lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Hello and Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Hello and welcome . Nothing wrong with a 500 . I've done some really great trips on an old ER5 recently . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Down in Somerset? Somerset is up! Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Down in Somerset? Somerset is up! Welcome.Nooo. If you live in Somerset:* "down" is towards Devon and Cornwall* "up" is towards London. * "West Sussex" is unreachable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Down in Somerset? Somerset is up! Welcome.Nooo. If you live in Somerset:* "down" is towards Devon and Cornwall* "up" is towards London. * "West Sussex" is unreachableDo you have a Chinese bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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