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Hi. My name is Phil and I am 50 years old. I have not yet retired but my job gives me some days off during the week. I live in Cherryville, NC.

I bought my 1st street bike in 1982. I took a few years off from riding when my kids were little. I got back I to riding about 12 years ago.

My current ride is a 2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 1100. I bought it new, 3 years ago. I have made a few changes too it to make it better for me to travel on.

Last summer, I took my 1st long trip on a bike. I rode by myself to the Moto Guzzi national rally in Ontario. It was just over 1000 miles from home. I wimped out and took 2 days going up but I made it back home in 1 day, only stopping for food, gas and ...I enjoyed that but I don't think I will be doing any Iron Butt rallies in the near future.

I am currently rehabbing from a knee surgery I had in March. I hope to be able to ride by the end of the summer.

It may seem strange to join a motorcycle riding group while I can't even walk without crutches but I've had a lot of free time lately to sit and think about how much I miss riding. When I saw your group add in Craigslist, it gave me something else to look forward to.

Phil, I can sure empathize with your knee issues--that is NO fun whatsoever. When you're ready to get back on 2 wheels, we'll be waiting for you at the Halfway Hardware around 10AM. You do know where the Halfway is don't you? Get well soon! And welcome!

Greetings, Phil!

Welcome Phil! Hope to ride with you!


Brick

Thanks guys. I'm really looking forward to meeting y'all.

Ed, I believe I may have read some posts from you on another forum I used to frequent when I had a 600 Bandit a few years ago.

flip wrote:Ed, I believe I may have read some posts from you on another forum I used to frequent when I had a 600 Bandit a few years ago.

Quite possibly so; I've been fairly active in the Bandit community over the years, and still tinker on them once in a while.

Welcome to the group. A few of us sympathize with the surgery. I had surgery and haven't been cleared to ride yet. Nothing worse than staring at your bike in the garage on a nice day !

I just looked up the '07 Breva 1100. Man, what a classy looking ride. Can't wait to see yours!

beemerbob wrote:I just looked up the '07 Breva 1100. Man, what a classy looking ride. Can't wait to see yours!

Thanks Bob. I have uglied it up a bit with touring bolt ons.