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jagtoolman
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Hello from Oz

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Hi guys,

First time posting on any forum, anywhere!
I'm a 47 yr old Kiwi, living in Melbourne, Australia.
Just bought a '79 CBX in Candy Glory Red - have wanted one ever since I sat on one in a bike shop in NZ, in 1986.
Just wish now, that I'd kept the scale model I made when I was 12, instead of sacrificing it to fireworks night!
Now it's time to ride!

Cheers, Matt :dance:
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:text-welcomewave: Matt.

Congrats on the bike, I wish you many safe an fun miles mate! Post some pics of her when you get a chance

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Thanks Mike,
Will post some pics once I figure out how to downsize them.
Heading out soon for NYE dinner, so won't be tonight,
Matt
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Welcome aboard, Matt.
This low-key site is a great way to get eased into using Forums.
Happy New Year.
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:text-welcomewave: To the group Matt.
From the balmy (-17c) Canadian Rockies.
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Sounds lovely Mouse!
We had 41 deg C today, it's now 2am and I'm still sitting outside in shorts and singlet wishing it would cool down!
Sure do find that big engine throws off a lot of heat on a hot day!
Cheers, Matt
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OOFF!!! At least you can ride; even at that temp!! This zero to minus just doesn't get it. Especially, when you add some 'slick' factor to the roadways. And, a happy '26. :text-welcomewave:
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:text-welcomewave:
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jagtoolman wrote:Sounds lovely Mouse!
We had 41 deg C today, it's now 2am and I'm still sitting outside in shorts and singlet wishing it would cool down!
Sure do find that big engine throws off a lot of heat on a hot day!
Cheers, Matt
41 ! ouch! Still I would not have minded a nice heat source for my hands and toe's today. Building a deck in winter sucks.
Happy New Year. :D
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jagtoolman wrote:Sounds lovely Mouse!
We had 41 deg C today, it's now 2am and I'm still sitting outside in shorts and singlet wishing it would cool down!
Sure do find that big engine throws off a lot of heat on a hot day!
Cheers, Matt
when the weather turns cold that big engine is an excellent spot to put your feet on and the cam covers are within easy reach for bringing some heat back into your hands...

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jagtoolman wrote:Hi guys,

First time posting on any forum, anywhere!
I'm a 47 yr old Kiwi, living in Melbourne, Australia.
Just bought a '79 CBX in Candy Glory Red - have wanted one ever since I sat on one in a bike shop in NZ, in 1986.
Just wish now, that I'd kept the scale model I made when I was 12, instead of sacrificing it to fireworks night!
Now it's time to ride!

Cheers, Matt :dance:
Which part of Melbourne?
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Ferntree Gully. And you?
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Point cook
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jagtoolman wrote:Ferntree Gully. And you?
Point Cook
Other side of Melbourne
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Found out how to resize pics on my iPhone - so here are a couple of my bike!

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Cheers, Matt
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