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jo
Joined: 12 Jun 2009
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Location: Belgium
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 Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:33 am Post subject: introduction |
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Hallo,
I registered a few days ago and thought it was a good idea to introduce myself.
I've been following this forum some time after buying my K1100RS (94)second hand in 2002.
I'm 46 and live in Belgium, Europe.
I read the technical pages with great interest and altough I don't do the maintanance myself I find the technical information very usefull.
I also enjoy the pictures of rides in the states. It looks like a great country for long drives in the open.
In our crowded Europe open space is rare.
Since I bought the K it took me to Ireland, Venice Italy, the Alps and all over France. I enjoy travelling with it but in summer it can get very hot as you all know.
Once I figure out how I'll post some pictures of rides over here.
Greetings
Jo |
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SugarHillCTD
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Jo,
Welcome. You will find a nice bunch of nuts and crazies plus some great information on this forum.
However you might end up being known as Jo 2 here.
Hopefully a certain Johnny O. will say hello also.
Again, welcome aboard.
John
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Mystic Red
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| Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Jo, we would enjoy pictures of Belgium also. I, for one, rarely make it over there.
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owrstrich
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greeting jo...
not to be confused with j o...
i hear there be some good wheat beer in belgium...
im sure drmalacarne will be here begging you to send him some chocolate...
j o
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drmalacarne
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| Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:19 am Post subject: |
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| owrstrich wrote: | greeting jo...
not to be confused with j o...
i hear there be some good wheat beer in belgium...
im sure drmalacarne will be here begging you to send him some chocolate...
j o |
Man, you read my mind, j o !!
Some Guylian Chocolate ins't a bad idea.....
And Welcome, jo!
And post some pics, please.
Guilherme.
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Off the grid
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Welcome friend!
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Geoff
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Welcome!
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jo
Joined: 12 Jun 2009
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Location: Belgium
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| Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Here in belgium Guylian chocolate is regarded as the industrial export stuff.
If you like that brand you will love the real stuff.
The beer Westvleteren was crowned "best beer in the world"some years ago. It's made by trappist monks and is unavailable in the shops. The only way to get some is drive to the abbey after phoning and then maybe you're lucky... I only had it once.
I hear they export the stuff so now you know what to look out for.
There is a lot of Belgian beer going around in the US i'm sure so if you need advice ...i'll be glad to help.
Thanks for the kind welcome.
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Frank
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Location: Gold Coast Australia
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G'day jo
Welcome to the board.
If you ever think about getting your hands dirty and doing some work on your bike, then this is the best place to get help if you are stuck.
Photos of bike will be appreciated, see sticky on top.
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Jim Brotherton
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Welcome Jo, we are neighbors, live just up the road by Utrecht the Netherlands. Run down to Germany alot and when I was still on active duty with the Air Force made it to an air base outside of Leuven (sp?) a few times.Want to make it down in to Luxemburg for a long week-end when time permits.
Which part of Beligum do you park your bike? And maybe we can meet up spmetime 
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rydor
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endoman100
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Location: Hastings Fl.
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| Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the board Jo
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BobZ(IL)
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Welcome, love that Fat Tire ale.
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John S
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G'day from down under
Cheers
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Saltcreek
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Welcome! Nice pictures on the other post.
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Phil Marvin
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Joined: 03 Apr 2003
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Hi, Jo,
Welcome to the forum! Mt French is poor and my Vlaamse is worse! I have some good Belgian friends and was last there in 2003. I love the country, the people, the food and the beer!
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Shoganai
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Welcome Jo 
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The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
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Shoganai
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| jo wrote: | Here in belgium Guylian chocolate is regarded as the industrial export stuff.
If you like that brand you will love the real stuff.
The beer Westvleteren was crowned "best beer in the world"some years ago. It's made by trappist monks and is unavailable in the shops. The only way to get some is drive to the abbey after phoning and then maybe you're lucky... I only had it once.
I hear they export the stuff so now you know what to look out for.
There is a lot of Belgian beer going around in the US i'm sure so if you need advice ...i'll be glad to help.
Thanks for the kind welcome.
Jo |
Worthless without pics! 
Beer and chocolate 
Oh and your bike
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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