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Open House => Welcome to Motorcycle Alabama => Topic started by: LoupGarou on January 18, 2019, 04:16:08 PM

Title: New guy from the southern half
Post by: LoupGarou on January 18, 2019, 04:16:08 PM
Just west of Mobile, to be precise.
Been lurking a minute, (when I find time for internettin' ) figured it was time to say "Hi y'all."
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: klaviator on January 18, 2019, 05:17:26 PM
Welcome from Huntsville.  Tell us about your bikes and what kind if riding you like to do. 
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: LoupGarou on January 18, 2019, 05:52:47 PM
Only bike I have right now is a Kymco Spade 150... I've had a few in my younger days, biggest being an '82 Honda GL500 Silverwing, Identical to the one below... (not mine)

(https://i.ibb.co/VYGLC3N/fullsizeoutput-11e.jpg)

...but I've had a lifelong obsession with small-displacement bikes, and have had more pass through my hands than I can remember.  :D
Then I did like a lot of people do, took 20-some years off to do the family thing.
Last few years I've had the itch again... just as I was about to pull the trigger on a SYM Wolf 150, I saw the Spade about a year ago and had to have it. Glad I did, I really enjoy this bike.

(https://i.ibb.co/QnXCv0B/fullsizeoutput-11b.jpg)

Most of my riding is on country roads around Mobile, while I get my two-wheel legs under me again... As much as I used to ride, it had been over 20 years, and I know better than to consider myself any more than a noob rider.
Lately, I've been thinking it would be nice to have a bit more power, so I don't think I'm done buying bikes.  ;)
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: klaviator on January 18, 2019, 07:22:44 PM
It's good to have another small displacement fan on the forum.  I have a couple of 150cc Kymcos.  There are also a few other members here with small displacement bikes. 
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: renchinrider on January 18, 2019, 09:44:28 PM
Here's another shout to ya from Huntsville.  My primary ride is a Road King, but I also have a '74 Harley Shovelhead Super Glide.  I do most of my writings in the "Vintage" category, unless I stumble onto anything that might be of interest to the rest of the forum.  Look forward to meeting you out on the road!
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: Guidedawg on January 18, 2019, 10:32:12 PM
Welcome from Montgomery.  I grew up in north Mobile County but didn't begin riding motorcycles until moving up here.
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: Chuck & Susan on January 19, 2019, 07:55:01 AM
Great to see ya joined our little group. Susan and I are across the bay in Baldwin Co. Robertsdale to be more exact. We ride 2 up on a 2016 GoldWing. Please let us know when you want to get out and ride I or we are always looking for a good excuse to get out of chores and ride. Glad to see that our L.A. group added another member

Welcome

Chuck
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: springer on January 19, 2019, 07:56:19 AM
 Welcome to the group! BIKE BIKES, small bikes, it doesn't matter...they all get wind in your hair and put a grin on your face.  ;)
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: Slablog on January 20, 2019, 01:52:39 PM
Hi Loup. Being a noob myself it's good to see another far south member amongst us. You know, we should ride and meet Chuck at about Spanish Fort sometime. I'm from over in Atmore. Y'all up for a meet-n-greet soon? Somebody name a place and time, and I'll be there.
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: Chuck & Susan on January 20, 2019, 10:40:13 PM
Quote from: Slablog on January 20, 2019, 01:52:39 PM
Hi Loup. Being a noob myself it's good to see another far south member amongst us. You know, we should ride and meet Chuck at about Spanish Fort sometime. I'm from over in Atmore. Y'all up for a meet-n-greet soon? Somebody name a place and time, and I'll be there.

Ok so I started a planning thread... Go to link to continue this discussion of a Ride / Meet and greet.

http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=3334.0

Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: TFancher on January 22, 2019, 12:08:52 PM
Welcome from the West side of the State (Tuscaloosa). This group is from all over so any time or any where you want to ride, you can probably find someone to go.
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: norton73 on January 23, 2019, 04:54:21 PM
Welcome from the northern end of the state. Some day I'll get south of Montgomery.
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: mojo1 on January 26, 2019, 04:28:38 PM
Welcome from Helena. I was down your way for the Last ride of the year last month.
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: wavyspike on January 27, 2019, 08:07:29 AM
Welcome from the Auburn area!
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: ladylikeloser on February 04, 2019, 05:20:21 PM
Welcome from Oneonta!

Hope to catch ya on a ride one day!

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Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: Fencejumper09 on February 06, 2019, 12:24:26 PM
Welcome from Birmingham!
Title: Re: New guy from the southern half
Post by: KevinB on February 06, 2019, 01:25:49 PM
Welcome to MC-AL!