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  • What's age but a number?

    Hi ! I am Joe, in my forties and presently in Goa. I used to love bikes when I was young and all my friends used to own REs. I was all set to buy an RE back in the 90s, but I witnessed a string of accidents (purely the rider's fault) which made me change my mind. So I stuck to being a car guy for nearly 20 years. Now watching my son ride I found my passion reviving. So I finally went and got myself a black Honda CBR250R ABS. I feel its powerful enough for my needs as well as not being overly such so as to scare me. The ABS is of course for safety since its been a while since I've done this.
    So there, since Dec, I've been riding and I am so in love with biking. I've been riding all over Goa, I especially love the chorla ghat road to Belgavi on which I've often passed groups of bikers zipping in one direction or the other.
    My dreams include doing the Leh trip but more importantly completing the saddle sore and iron butt challenge.
    But more immediately I'm planning to bike down to Kottayam, Kerala in the month of Feb as a first step towards longer rides.
    So that's about me. Looking forward to great interaction with you people. I know that I'm probably among the older guys here, but what's age but a number?

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    Re: What's age but a number?

    Hi Joe

    Welcome to xBhp

    You aren't so old at all

    Be careful of overly relying on ABS, often riders feel they are safer using ABS. Living in that false sense of security, they do not bother learning the fine art of braking.

    The CBR is a good bike. I understand your desire to ride to Leh, but why the love for the IronButt challenge?
    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

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    • #3
      Re: What's age but a number?

      Welcome Joe.!
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      Hero Maestro Edge, TVS Wego
      TVS Jive (Sold), Kinetic Sym Flyte (Sold), Kinetic Honda (sold)

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        Re: What's age but a number?

        Thx monk n nairrk. Iron butt is just a way of proving to myself that I can do it. I know its nearly impossible to find the kind of roads to make the kind of avg speeds req for iron butt. Any way . first things first. Kerala trip in mid Feb. Solo.

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        • #5
          Re: What's age but a number?

          Hi Joe,

          Welcome to the club brother. Ride safe.

          Our heart grows only younger as days goes by. Art of biking
          R15S - Current
          Honda Dio - Current
          TNT 600i - Sold
          Classic 500 - Sold
          Pulsar 220 dtsi - Sold
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          • #6
            Re: What's age but a number?

            Originally posted by Sabrewielder View Post
            Thx monk n nairrk. Iron butt is just a way of proving to myself that I can do it. I know its nearly impossible to find the kind of roads to make the kind of avg speeds req for iron butt. Any way . first things first. Kerala trip in mid Feb. Solo.
            Welcome to the brotherhood! I wish you many many miles of riding happiness. But do not consider the saddlesore/ironbutt etc as the prerequisite for being a respectable biker. Biking is more about the journey than the destination. Enjoy the ride without any stress about reaching point A to B in a given time.

            But that's purely my opinion. You can go for it if you want. Welcome again
            The way you ride is the way you are..

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            • #7
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              Deathmate.Zed , guess you're right. Its not about trying to be a respectable rider, its just about trying to push myself. At the age that I am I'd like to believe that I'm mature enough not to be rash. And can give up when its dangerous. But then again you do make a very valid point. Its about the journey. Too true.

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              • #8
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                Thanks archer

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                • #9
                  Re: What's age but a number?

                  Hi Joe, welcome to xBhp.
                  Ride hard. Ride safe.
                  A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

                  Weekend Rides Around Kolkata
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                  Hemnagar & Samsernagar
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                  • #10
                    Re: What's age but a number?

                    Welcome to Xbhp Joe. Like they say, there is no age-bar for falling in love.
                    May you have happy mile munching ahead!
                    It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the ride - bolts!

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                    • #11
                      Re: What's age but a number?

                      Hi Joe, welcome to xBhp. i want you to meet Dr.NandaKumar, senior most member of xbhp.



                      and he rides a Suzuki Bandit 1250 S !

                      Yes you are right. "What's age but a number". its only the passion for riding.
                      Biker of the Year -2013

                      1987 Yamaha RD-350-B
                      2009 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi
                      2017 aprilia SR 150

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                      • #12
                        Re: What's age but a number?

                        Welcome to xBhp, Joe. Please keep sharing your experiences, current & the upcoming Kottayam extravaganza.
                        BENEATH THE REMAINS.........
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                        • #13
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                          Welcome to xBhp. Waiting for your t-log on kerala. Happy munching miles.
                          Phoenix Came, Saw and Conquer My Heart, Forever...

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                          • #14
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                            And.. Guys, and [MENTION=81750]Sabrewielder[/MENTION], I may probably be the youngest rider.
                            Can u imagine my age? Try not to see my photo. [emoji14]

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                              Re: What's age but a number?

                              Originally posted by lakshbhatia25 View Post
                              And.. Guys, and @Sabrewielder, I may probably be the youngest rider.
                              Can u imagine my age? Try not to see my photo. [emoji14]
                              What guess in age Buddy, its all maturity you show in Ride. Ride safe

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