Hi..
My name is John Hopkins from South Wales..I have a few bikes and have just bought a 1989 FJ1200..I'm male, not a poof and ride whenever I can..It always rains when I ride so I usually ride alone..
John.
Welcome John, interesting introduction, happy to to have another FJ owner in the club. Maybe you can find a few members with FJs near you and get in some group rides.
:hi: welcome to the group. Congrats on the FJ.
Kurt
Welcome to the group John Hopkins! Good to have you with us :good2:
KOokaloo!
Frank
Thanks for the welcome, I will try to add some small value to the forum..
John.
Welcome john, plenty of good people and great information here :good2:
Hi John, welcome from a fellow uk rider. I'm not sure what your sexuality has to do with anything, but thanks for clarifying your 'side of the fence'. I'm not gay either, if that makes you feel any better! Don't worry this forum doesn't seem to discriminate, not sure if you were worried you had just walked into a 'blue oyster bar' (see police academy) type forum. Besides we all know that Wales (and new Zealand) is famous for being a place where men are men and sheep are nervous! :mocking:
I'm on the other side of the uk, but have toured Wales before, some very pretty rides there, some pretty good roads as well
Loads of info knocking about on here! Enjoy
hiya mate... im based in lancashire and i have a 1991 fj1200 ABS. i used to live in pembrokeshire a few years back. hope you enjoy your FJ. cheers ian.
Quote from: nurse on September 29, 2012, 04:08:33 PM
Hi John, welcome from a fellow uk rider. I'm not sure what your sexuality has to do with anything, but thanks for clarifying your 'side of the fence'. I'm not gay either, if that makes you feel any better! Don't worry this forum doesn't seem to discriminate, not sure if you were worried you had just walked into a 'blue oyster bar' (see police academy) type forum. Besides we all know that Wales (and new Zealand) is famous for being a place where men are men and sheep are nervous! :mocking:
I'm on the other side of the uk, but have toured Wales before, some very pretty rides there, some pretty good roads as well
Loads of info knocking about on here! Enjoy
Thanks..not to keen on uphill gardeners, so if they can come out of the closet it should be ok for me to come out as anti poof..but it probably isn't....Agreed that Wales and New Zealand are know for their liking of sheep..but only the pretty ones...I have lived in both places..however I have also lived in Norfolk and they have a liking for a nice looking wooly jumper as well..
There's a book going round about touring Wales with some photo's..it's called Wales on a Motorbike..
John.
Well you have your opinion and are entitled to express it, I don't have to agree with it though. Life would be so dull if everyone was the same wouldn't it! Norfolk natives only tend to opt for those they are related to! I can safely say that as I am originally from Essex. Mind you most people living in Norfolk these days seem to be from either Essex or Kent. Guess that's why the rate of in-breeding has declined. What is it they say about Norfolk, there is nothing wrong with Norfolk that a few fresh chromosomes and some hills wouldn't cure!
Wouldn't be trying to shamelessly plug your book by any chance are you? Quick google looks like you have been a busy boy trying to flog on loads of the uk forums!!
You know, it's amazing to me how often on this forum I'm finding myself lost when the Aussies, Brits, and Kiwis talk. After some research, I now realize that our new member is what we call in the states 'homophobic'.
And you are certainly entitled to be so, just don't expect others to agree or lend you any respect for having the opinion. Me, personally, I'm homophobphobic; hope you can respect that. (There, I've come out. :blush:)
Upon reflection John it's a bit much to jump into a new environment start chucking about views which do not exactly extole the virtues of tolerance in society and then try to sell your commercial merchandise that you appear to have brought with you.
Anyone else care to chime in? Why leave it at sexuality! Anyone you wish to descriminate against, why not use colour, creed or religion for future abuse! :mad:
Quote from: John Hopkins on September 27, 2012, 11:58:30 AM
My name is John Hopkins...I'm male...not a poof and ride whenever I can.
I wanted to comment the first time you posted. But, I held back, for fear of getting banned from this site for an angry outburst I'd refuse to apologise for.
But, as some have pussy-footed around the subject, allow me to speak my mind...
WHAT THE HELL KIND OF INTRODUCTION IS THAT?At first, when I read it, one assumed you meant that cos you ride an FJ1200 you aren't a homosexual?
Does that mean the rest of us are then?
On reading it for the second time, I got the impression that you've had a raw deal in the past, and have got the need to express this statement with everyone you meet. Do you say the same in a job interview?
Personally, I find it bloody offensive that you'd even consider writing such shite on a forum.
Although I am heterosexual (in case you are wondering why I am defending the "gays" as you'd no doubt put it), I take great offence that you feel this need for broadcasting your choice of words on a BIKE forum.
So, in case I do get banned after writing this last bit, and no-one ever hears from me again, let me say this.
Go **** yourself and take your homophobic views elsewhere (Pun very much intended)
Added after initial post: Ok Moderators - I accept my ban should I receive it for such an outburt, - I may actually leave the site because of this anyway. It's really pissed me off so it has.
Quote from: Anti-Dive Dave on October 01, 2012, 06:22:21 PM
WHAT THE HELL KIND OF INTRODUCTION IS THAT?
It's just that... a hell of an introduction. Certainly controversial, but that is the norm here. Why would any of this cause you to leave the forum?
I'm not sure why you're so locked on this thread anyway? If the guy want to declare he's not gay, why do you care in the first place?
Frank
Oh my fucking bad luck!!!!! Now I have to jump in, I am not gay either but I still talk to thepink stripe FJ's..... :bomb:
jump in, I thought you power rangers could fly :scratch_one-s_head:, ,
Quote from: fj11.5 on October 01, 2012, 09:18:55 PM
jump in, I thought you power rangers could fly :scratch_one-s_head:, ,
Not all... the time..... :biggrin:
Quote from: Anti-Dive Dave on October 01, 2012, 06:22:21 PM
Quote from: John Hopkins on September 27, 2012, 11:58:30 AM
My name is John Hopkins...I'm male...not a poof and ride whenever I can.
I wanted to comment the first time you posted. But, I held back, for fear of getting banned from this site for an angry outburst I'd refuse to apologise for.
But, as some have pussy-footed around the subject, allow me to speak my mind...
WHAT THE HELL KIND OF INTRODUCTION IS THAT?
At first, when I read it, one assumed you meant that cos you ride an FJ1200 you aren't a homosexual?
Does that mean the rest of us are then?
On reading it for the second time, I got the impression that you've had a raw deal in the past, and have got the need to express this statement with everyone you meet. Do you say the same in a job interview?
Personally, I find it bloody offensive that you'd even consider writing such shite on a forum.
Although I am heterosexual (in case you are wondering why I am defending the "gays" as you'd no doubt put it), I take great offence that you feel this need for broadcasting your choice of words on a BIKE forum.
So, in case I do get banned after writing this last bit, and no-one ever hears from me again, let me say this.
Go **** yourself and take your homophobic views elsewhere (Pun very much intended)
Added after initial post: Ok Moderators - I accept my ban should I receive it for such an outburt, - I may actually leave the site because of this anyway. It's really pissed me off so it has.
I can't see any reason why you should consider yourself out of order for expressing your opinion about me or my statements..I don't find any of your statements personally offensive...they are opinions..not the same as mine but you have every right to express them..
John.
Quote from: John Hopkins on September 27, 2012, 11:58:30 AM
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So, in case I do get banned after writing this last bit, and no-one ever hears from me again, let me say this.
Go **** yourself and take your homophobic views elsewhere (Pun very much intended)
I don't believe anyone has ever been banned from the forum for saying "****"
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 01, 2012, 07:57:42 PM
Oh my fucking bad luck!!!!! Now I have to jump in, I am not gay either but I still talk to thepink stripe FJ's..... :bomb:
Well, I have owned two of the pink stipes & two of the black with blue stripes, does that mean I am a cross dresser?
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 01, 2012, 07:57:42 PM
Oh my fucking bad luck!!!!! Now I have to jump in, I am not gay either but I still talk to thepink stripe FJ's..... :bomb:
Just remember, we ALL love the PINK! It's just that some of us like to let it be known more than others.
"Embrace the Pink, and it shall set you free!" LOL!
Leon
What a great first post..nice to see you are all awake..Yeah the poof thing, I'm not keen on the word gay..it used to mean happy and has been stolen by people who I think are deviants..I didn't mean to insinuate that all FJ riders with pink stripes were uphill gardeners or that I thought anyone would think I was because I own an FJ..I also own 4 Honda shadows and a Vulcan drifter..but no car..I just like riding..
John.
"Embrace the Pink, and it shall set you free!" LOL!
Leon
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Welcome to the group John! This is a great forum with lots of participants from all over the world. The sun never sets on the FJ forum so to speak. I got what appears to be a pink stripe on the bike (really it's red, really) and even though I live next to Montana (has something to do with the large amount of free roaming and unattended sheep over there) I am not gay but I don't waste much time on that issue. If you are a good person then that's fine with me. Welcome aboard !
George