Ayrshire Bikers Forum

Vmax · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject: another newbie

OK I don't live in Ayrshire, but I was born and brought up in Kilmaurs, Went to Grange High School in Kilmarnock (late 60's/early 70's). I was in the same class as Derek Turley(RIP) and Ian Sharpe. I did 5th year at Kilmarnock Academy (72/73 I think), before traveling the world with Shell Tankers and eventually settling down in Newcastle upon Tyne.
So I probably know a few on here, and hope to get to know more.
I passed my bike test 29 years ago, still got a clean licence, and currently a motorcycle instructor in Newcastle.
My ride is a 1996 Yamaha Vmax 1200cc (full power) which I have ridden for the past 5 years.
ATM the alloy bits are away getting powder coated and waiting for some other bits, so will post photos when back on the road (hopefully shortly).
Bill(y)

SIRLANKA · Member Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 62 Location: KILLIE

welcome aboard billy( mind the word chioce) you sound like a man i ken frae the days o the QUEENS CAFE afore yae went tae sea yae will ken the MCNIVEN clan dave pratt the monk james bond tam bell tae name a few
I have had a days oot in newcastle over the years guid place for the bike scene, maybe we'll meet some time for a chat an a beer bro,
regards sirlanka. frae killie

Spud · Admin Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 653 Location: Kilmarnock

Welcome to the Frum mate.....

Do you go to the Stormin rally ?
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Vmax · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the welcome guys.
yes I recognise a name or two, certainly remember the Queens Cafe!
I havn't been to many rallies, cos I'm usually out teaching students.
Billy

XJohnR · Member Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 75 Location: ayrshire

welcome Vmax clocked your bike in the piccie section, very nice

Vmax · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:40 am Post subject:

thanks, Its nearly back on the road. The bits are back from powder coating and I'm just finishing up the polishing and painting. All thats left is a rear tyre and MOT. Pictures will not be long away.
Bill

Wulliep · Member Joined: 13 Feb 2009 Posts: 41 Location: Galston

Welcome in Vmax, i`m a new boy maself hope tae see ye around q57

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