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General => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Chrisjapan on August 31, 2015, 10:58:05 AM

Title: New chap in Japan
Post by: Chrisjapan on August 31, 2015, 10:58:05 AM

Greetings all,
I'm a Brit living in a beautiful place called Itoshima in south Japan.
 I came late to bikes and the learning curve is indeed steep, so I apologise in advance for any really dumb questions.
I was  introduced by AshimotoK0, and look forward to learning and sharing. I presently have two bikes, a 2006 Honda Ape 50cc related to the Monkey and Gorilla (funny that), and a Honda 1971/2 CB350. I'd love to hear if any forum members are in Japan, the riding is amazing here.

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: JamesH on August 31, 2015, 11:44:37 AM

Hi Chris and welcome. Lovely examples you have there.

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: Chrisjapan on August 31, 2015, 12:03:15 PM

Thanks Jamesh,

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: AshimotoK0 on August 31, 2015, 12:15:26 PM

So glad you have joined us on here Chris. For me this  is the best biking forum for advice / friendly banter. You have the model of CB350K twin, we never had officially sold  in the UK, we got the horrible G5 engined one instead with its dodgy top end. Plus that's  fun 'Ape ' too. Member 'orcadian' on here (another 'ull lad originally) owned a GB250 Clubman, like you used to own (another model not sold here).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60sXaGCGrs4


Not into scooters at all but love this little fella. Have you ever seen one over there?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FUJI-RABBIT-90-circa-1968-UK-REGISTERED-/151717231015?hash=item23530d39a7


Cheers ... Ash

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: mick on August 31, 2015, 12:32:24 PM

Hi Chris and welcome  ;) like your bikes especially the 350  8), cheers Mick.

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: Chrisjapan on August 31, 2015, 12:39:25 PM

Hi Ash & Mick,
And thanks, I have never seen the Fuji Rabbit in the flesh although Honda do a similar scooter with a wide tray behind the seat,will find out more. Here is my GB250 on its second start after 26 years, very ropey -
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eUan8x_IYE

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: philward on August 31, 2015, 04:14:47 PM

Welcome Chris - enjoy the forum
Phil

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: mike the bike on August 31, 2015, 06:55:30 PM

Welcome and thanks for taking the time to post the photos.

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: Johnwebley on August 31, 2015, 07:15:36 PM

welcome,

 time for fun !!

 nice bikes

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: RGP750 on August 31, 2015, 08:04:14 PM

Welcome Chris good to have you on board.
I doubt you will regret joining this bunch of bike obsessed madmen
I Didn't. ;D ;D
Rich

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: UK Pete on September 01, 2015, 07:04:48 AM

Hi chris, welcome aboard fella, i have one of those small honda,s mine is the Dax, st70
pete

Title: Re: New chap in Japan
Post by: Trigger on September 01, 2015, 08:39:09 AM

Welcome to the mad world of the SOHC, loads of info to be had.