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08-28-2012, 09:14 PM
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New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
I'm new to street bikes and will be taking my motorcycle safety course this weekend. I researched a lot of bikes and settled for a 2013 f800 GS to start out with. I like the idea of riding all types of terrain.The guys at the BMW place I bought it where great and told me about 2 wheeled Texans. I also have a patient tell me about you all.I have only loged 20 miles on the bike and cant wait to be leagel next week.
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08-28-2012, 09:27 PM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
Welcome to the site, and nice bike. Easy on that throttle getting started. It has some good power and some good brakes.
There are quite a few TWT members up in your area so hopefully they will chime in soon.
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08-28-2012, 09:46 PM
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Welcome to the site!
 Congrats on the new bike 
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08-28-2012, 09:55 PM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
Welcome. I'm in Cowtown by way of Big D.
The F800GS is a sweet bike. Just take it easy and go at your own pace after you take the class. About 6 months after the class, try reading the book - Proficient Motorcycling. We meet somewhere in Tarrant Co. most Tues so come join us one evening when you can.
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09-04-2012, 01:43 PM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
Welcome to TWT!
Dual sporting is awesome! Keep an eye out on the dual sport upcoming trips section and come ride with us.
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09-04-2012, 07:44 PM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
I showed up at the motorcycle safety course in Richland hills Saturday at 7 am sharp to find out that the instructor was in the hospital and they didn't have a sub. I asked politely if he was OK, they said yes and I just couldn't help myself and asked if he hurt himself riding a motorcycle.The nice lady just smiled and said no he had Bursitis in his lower leg lol.I'm rescheduled for this weekend and should have my license by next week.I cant wait to hit the dirt with you guys but im afraid it will take me some time to be able to keep up.I have a lot of Polaris ranger experience,quads and some dirt bike but no street bike or dual-sport. The last thing I would want to do is slow a group of experience riders up.
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09-04-2012, 07:58 PM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
 from Montgomery, birthplace of the Texas flagI've got the F800ST....LOVE it like crazy! (I'm too short to ride the GS!)
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09-04-2012, 10:08 PM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
Welcome to TWT and good luck with the new bike... Whatever you do don't say anything about BMW or Goldwing Riders... Just pick on the Harley Riders they (we) can take a joke...
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09-04-2012, 10:54 PM
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Howdy! Every Friday night at the Burger box in NRH is a great way to put faces to screen names. We also do pie runs the last weekend of the month where a bunch of us go. Just keep your eyes peeled
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09-05-2012, 09:41 AM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
Welcome to the board. Enjoy that new bike.
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09-05-2012, 10:45 AM
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Welcome, sir. Take it very easy on your shiny new scoot. You don't have to impress anyone. Post up a ride sometime and I'm sure someone around here would be glad to show you the DS ropes. I hope to meet you some time.
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09-05-2012, 03:24 PM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
Welcome. Also check the upcoming events section of this website for the Tarrant Co. Meet and eats held Tuesday evenings. It moves around.
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09-05-2012, 04:06 PM
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Oh how could I forget. Roll the Bones, Hamilton TX last weekend of October. We are promised a good mix of what ever you want to ride on.
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09-05-2012, 05:37 PM
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09-05-2012, 05:54 PM
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Its on my to do list. First I need to tell my doc my back is fine (claims the pain I feel is from a herniated disc) then convince the boss why I am more productive out of the office.
Hammocks are suggested for creek side. I need to scout the area out. If all else fails, there is the treeless hammock approach where you have one pole in the ground, and another on the bike. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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09-05-2012, 06:53 PM
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09-05-2012, 06:56 PM
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09-05-2012, 07:06 PM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
I will sign up Monday and probably reserve a room .
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09-06-2012, 12:01 AM
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I'd reserve asap otherwise you may be dragging out a tent. Lol.
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09-06-2012, 09:06 AM
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Re: New member in Fort Worth by way of Paris TX
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