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Seveneer
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Postby Seveneer » Tue May 16, 2006 3:11 am

Hi,

I've just stumbled across this site and have spent the last couple of hours reading some of the threads. I think I might like it here.. :D

I picked up a very nice R1100S, with the sports suspension and wider rear wheel, the Friday before last but unfortunately I have been in Canada and America on business since the day after. I only got to ride the bike about 100 miles but I was really impressed. I'd read that the boxer can be "vibey" but compared to the Ducati I traded in it's silky smooth!

I'm coming back home tomorrow and can't wait to get back in the saddle.

Anyway, just saying, "Hello" really. I live in Hants and I see there are a few of you around the area so I may well meet a few of you in passing.

All the best,
/Phil.
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Postby bikemad99 » Tue May 16, 2006 7:24 am

Hi Phil,
a big welcome to our group,I am sure you will enjoy the Boxerbollox and get any questions you may have,quickly answered.
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Postby Paul » Tue May 16, 2006 8:03 am

Hi Phil,

Welcome on board. Keep an eye on the days out section for news of Sunday morning ride outs in your neck of the woods.

Cheers,

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Postby Seveneer » Tue May 16, 2006 1:32 pm

Thanks guys. I'll certainly keep my eyes open for local Sunday runs.

Cheers,
/Phil.
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Postby Rods » Tue May 16, 2006 4:05 pm

Welcome. Enjoy the new bike :D
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Postby theseadog » Tue May 16, 2006 4:33 pm

Hello Phil

Welcome to the asylum, you've probably got in on an 11S at just the right time as we're all expecting values to climb now they've released the 12 and people start to realise how good the 11 really is ! :wink:


Not that I'm saying the 12 is bad, haven't ridden one so can't really. ( but the end can does still look like a baboons arse )


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Postby Seveneer » Tue May 16, 2006 6:38 pm

Hi,

yes, I think I bought at a good time. I think I got a good price too. I haven't ridden the 12 either but my feeling is it's aimed at a different market. I want a bike to ride to work in comfort with an element of weather protection but then be able to have fun at weekends. The lack of hard luggage on the 12 would be a deal-breaker as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for all the welcomes!

/Phil.
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Postby Jason M » Tue May 16, 2006 6:53 pm

Seveneer wrote:Hi,

yes, I think I bought at a good time. I think I got a good price too. I haven't ridden the 12 either but my feeling is it's aimed at a different market. I want a bike to ride to work in comfort with an element of weather protection but then be able to have fun at weekends. The lack of hard luggage on the 12 would be a deal-breaker as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for all the welcomes!

/Phil.


Alright Phil - where about in Hamshire are you? I'm up Nr Southamton meself

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Postby Seveneer » Tue May 16, 2006 7:32 pm

Hi Jason,

I live in Basingstoke although currently I'm waitingfor a plane in Dallas, surrounded by screaming brats and lots of loud people all of whom are "having a nice day" :roll:

/Phil.
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Postby Jason M » Tue May 16, 2006 8:39 pm

Seveneer wrote:Hi Jason,

I live in Basingstoke although currently I'm waitingfor a plane in Dallas, surrounded by screaming brats and lots of loud people all of whom are "having a nice day" :roll:

/Phil.


Okey doke - I work up the road in Hook, so no doubt I'll see you around.

Have a nide day :wink:

Jason
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Postby Mick Mac » Tue May 16, 2006 10:56 pm

Welcome Phil,

Welcome to the house of fun.

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Postby julian » Wed May 17, 2006 8:43 am

Seveneer wrote: I want a bike to ride to work in comfort with an element of weather protection but then be able to have fun at weekends.


Welcome to Boxertrix. You won't be disapointed with the S then.

p.s. Confusious says: "better to be wished 'have a nice day' from someone who doesn't mean it than to be told to 'F*-off' by someone who does".
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Postby boxerpan » Wed May 17, 2006 10:39 am

julian wrote:
Seveneer wrote: I want a bike to ride to work in comfort with an element of weather protection but then be able to have fun at weekends.


Welcome to Boxertrix. You won't be disapointed with the S then.

p.s. Confusious says: "better to be wished 'have a nice day' from someone who doesn't mean it than to be told to 'F*-off' by someone who does".


I'd rather have sincerety any time, at least you know where you are :wink:
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Postby Seveneer » Wed May 17, 2006 10:58 am

julian wrote:p.s. Confusious says: "better to be wished 'have a nice day' from someone who doesn't mean it than to be told to 'F*-off' by someone who does".


I'm probably just more used to the latter :wink:

Anyway, got home this morning and took the bike out for a blast. What a great toy this is.

/Phil.
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Postby unix95 » Thu May 18, 2006 8:56 am

Jason M wrote:
Seveneer wrote:Hi Jason,

I live in Basingstoke although currently I'm waitingfor a plane in Dallas, surrounded by screaming brats and lots of loud people all of whom are "having a nice day" :roll:

/Phil.


Okey doke - I work up the road in Hook, so no doubt I'll see you around.

Have a nide day :wink:

Jason


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