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chromedome
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Hello (again)

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I'm not new, but haven't ridden a bike or posted here for 14 years, since I sold my last VTR. Today I collected a 1998 VTR in yellow, with a WP rear shock.

Felt very rusty for my first ride in 14 years, and 2 hours of heavy traffic and dual carriageways was not the most inspiring return, but am looking forward to getting her out on familiar roads.

So, hello again!

Matt
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Welcome back to the fold...

Will take a few rides for your body and brain to remember what riding (bikes) is all about 8O
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welcome along/back Matt :D
the older i get,the faster i was :lol:
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Welcome, perfect weather for enjoying getting back to it.


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Thanks for the welcomes! Looking forward to a summer of riding, and hopefully making some mods/improvements to the bike.

14 years ago when I had to repair my red 'Storm, I got original colour coded panels from David Silver with no bother. As the new bike has a couple of lugs missing from the tail unit, I thought I'd see how easy it is to get a new one, but I guess 14 years of people repairing has reduced the stock somewhat; DS only had a red mudguard as far as I could see.

I guess I should stop fussing about details and just ride the bloody thing!
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Welcome back Matt, good to hear from you again after all these years :thumbup:

Those lugs on the tail unit you're talking about are a weak point anyway,

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Welcome back to the forum :thumbup: :wave:
SO WHEN DOES THIS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER KICK IN
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