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    Hello from Derby UK
    on: November 12, 2020, 07:01:16 am
    November 12, 2020, 07:01:16 am
    Hi all.
    Having tried to register I was reminded that the username already existed. So I tried the password and viola! I remember now, I joined a while ago when I nearly bought a Mk1 CR. I've had several bikes since 😏 but have finally made the right choice this time 😁. I did try a Mk2 before but the seat on the one I looked at was at it's highest setting and the dealer refused to alter it. With the high gloss showroom tiles I had zero confidence and walked away. Found an excellent deal this time though and the seat was already set at 815mm so I had another sit and I'm fine. Not quite flat footed but very nearly. This one is a 2019 model with most of the usual farkle already on it. I'm getting the new bike delivered by van when they've had time to put it through the workshop (probably about a week). Looking forward to it very much. Glad to be reacquainted with the CR forum 👍

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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #1 on: November 12, 2020, 08:08:13 am
    November 12, 2020, 08:08:13 am
     :047: Glad you've returned to CR ownership. Larry. Welcome back.
    Some of my past bikes. Norton ES2 - Norton 650SS - Velocette Venom - Velocette Thruxton Venom - Kawasaki Z1100  ST - Kawasaki GPZ 1100 B2 - Honda CB500.

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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #2 on: November 13, 2020, 10:40:05 am
    November 13, 2020, 10:40:05 am
    I thank you  :001:

    Now, if they'd only deliver the damn thing...  :007:

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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #3 on: November 13, 2020, 10:49:06 am
    November 13, 2020, 10:49:06 am
    It'll be well worth waiting for. Unfortunately the foreseeable weather forecast is for rain - how unusual. That is for Devon however. Perhaps it may be a lot drier in Derby.
    Some of my past bikes. Norton ES2 - Norton 650SS - Velocette Venom - Velocette Thruxton Venom - Kawasaki Z1100  ST - Kawasaki GPZ 1100 B2 - Honda CB500.

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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #4 on: November 13, 2020, 11:38:27 am
    November 13, 2020, 11:38:27 am
    Welcome back  :400:

    When is the bike due?
    98 VFR800 - 130,000 miles, 08 VFR800 - 76,000 miles, 15 VFR800X - 44,000 miles (all sold)
    14 VFR1200 - 24,000 miles
    18 VFR800X - 30,000 miles
    01 VFR800 Fi-1 - 9000 miles

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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #5 on: November 13, 2020, 11:54:35 am
    November 13, 2020, 11:54:35 am
    Signed up last Sat. It'd not moved when I chased up wed. I'll know more tmr,

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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #6 on: November 13, 2020, 04:47:28 pm
    November 13, 2020, 04:47:28 pm
    Here he is then. Still at the dealers. Poo!




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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #7 on: November 13, 2020, 06:07:14 pm
    November 13, 2020, 06:07:14 pm
    Hello and  :400: from Netherlandshire
    Stop making sense

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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #8 on: November 13, 2020, 07:41:58 pm
    November 13, 2020, 07:41:58 pm
     :400: back  :031:

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    Re: Hello from Derby UK
    Reply #9 on: November 14, 2020, 11:31:04 am
    November 14, 2020, 11:31:04 am
    Update.
    CR arriving next Wed (18th). I've not been this excited about a bike for quite some time.  :046:

    Gives me time to widen the shed door.  :038: