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    Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Not sure what to put here.

    I'm a computer geek for a living just getting into my second childhood. I currently own a nice shiny RD07A and a not so shiny Armstrong MT500 (currently awaiting an exhaust system). I live by Cannock in Staffordshire having recently moved from Manchester.

    Finding the @ a nice bike to ride but I need to check I haven't stopped by a hole in the road as my legs appear to have shrunk. Should be better when I sort out a lower seat, or start wearing lifts in my boots

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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Welcome aboard mate.

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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Quote Originally Posted by ukTiffy View Post
    Not sure what to put here.

    I'm a computer geek for a living just getting into my second childhood. I currently own a nice shiny RD07A and a not so shiny Armstrong MT500 (currently awaiting an exhaust system). I live by Cannock in Staffordshire having recently moved from Manchester.

    Finding the @ a nice bike to ride but I need to check I haven't stopped by a hole in the road as my legs appear to have shrunk. Should be better when I sort out a lower seat, or start wearing lifts in my boots
    Hiya, it might be worth PMing Wigan Chris I know he's looking to swap his lowered seat for a standard one Oh and welcome to the forum
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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Welcome to the forum.
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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Another Dwarf short person to join Hudders's up North gang . Nice Bike tho
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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Welcome to forum mate, stick around I'm sure you've had a lurk or two before deciding you cant possible lower the tone here,
    there are many ride outs and meetups I'm sure you'll be made more than welcome to join in.

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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    welcome to the site, the AT is a tall bike but you do get used to the height after you've ridden it for a while
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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Quote Originally Posted by Sharribee View Post
    ... the AT is a tall bike but you do get used to the height after you've ridden it for a while
    Thats what I keep telling myself as I totter on tippy-toe hoping to god nobodies watching if I lay the beast on its side yet again. Thank God for crash bars.
    Nice shiny RD07A
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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Quote Originally Posted by ukTiffy View Post
    Thats what I keep telling myself as I totter on tippy-toe hoping to god nobodies watching if I lay the beast on its side yet again. Thank God for crash bars.
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    Re: Its all new, nerve racking and a bloody long way down

    Quote Originally Posted by ukTiffy View Post
    Thats what I keep telling myself as I totter on tippy-toe hoping to god nobodies watching if I lay the beast on its side yet again. Thank God for crash bars.
    I've spent most of my biking life on tippy toes, the one bike I could actually get my feet both on the floor I didn't get on with

    You'll find lying the bike down for a little rest becomes part and parcel of riding

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