VBA "State of the members" Status

[trip]

Just a quick note to tell you that the VBA has experienced an influx of new members as of the last few months.

I mention this only because we have not seen this before. The VBA has averaged over one new member a day for the last 5 months. Over 150 new members have signed up since last March.

So, if you're seeing a lot of new faces around here all of a sudden.... that's why.

To all new members... welcome to the VBA!

Trip

[usranger74]

I say, "Welcome" to all:tup:

[crazygene49]

:tup:Welcome to all the "newbies"!:tup::yep:

[mobandy78]

That's a lotta baggers! :tup:

[Pretzel]

Welcome to US!!!

[Idaho]

Oh crap, the secret is out. Now the place will never be the same...:lmao:

[hammer]

Fresh meets!

[Netnorske]

Shoot'em all....let God sort'em out....:P. Oh Crap....that's the wrong movie....:wtf:....I mean WELCOME to all the new members.....:yep::tup:!!

[old dog]

I'm a newbwie and tell every one about it. I try to explain that it's just a bunch of guy's
ride Kawi's. That try to help each other. Right?

[jandreu]

Thank goodness for the newbies, all the old farts around here need somebody to keep them from falling into a rut!

Welcome newbies now let's see some oil threads.

[manban9888]

I'm new here and very appreciative of this forum. I love riding and I love my Nomad and everything I've learned to maintain her and make her perfect for me is from you guys so thanks and am looking forward to meeting some of you at the Antlers rally. I'm 43, retired and loving it and plan to spend as much time in the saddle as possible

[Netnorske]

I'm new here and very appreciative of this forum. I love riding and I love my Nomad and everything I've learned to maintain her and make her perfect for me is from you guys so thanks and am looking forward to meeting some of you at the Antlers rally. I'm 43, retired and loving it and plan to spend as much time in the saddle as possible

43 and retired...??? Ex pro ballplayer....??....Lottery winner....??....Internet Software guru....??....plain lucky bastard.....what....??

[manban9888]

Definitely lucky and blessed in many ways. Being born American is an indredible blessing that too many take for granted. I'm retired as a Captain from the NYPD.

[coacha]

Glad we have new members and some of us old grinders around too.

[bouson]

Just a quick note to tell you that the VBA has experienced an influx of new members as of the last few months.

I mention this only because we have not seen this before. The VBA has averaged over one new member a day for the last 5 months. Over 150 new members have signed up since last March.

So, if you're seeing a lot of new faces around here all of a sudden.... that's why.

To all new members... welcome to the VBA!

Trip
Well, as one of the 150, thanks for the welcome and the great site! I have found a lot of useful answers and help already.

[ringadingh]

I'm new here and very appreciative of this forum. I love riding and I love my Nomad and everything I've learned to maintain her and make her perfect for me is from you guys so thanks and am looking forward to meeting some of you at the Antlers rally. I'm 43, retired and loving it and plan to spend as much time in the saddle as possible

Welcome, and I'm jealous!:tup:

[tazfl]

I'm new here and very appreciative of this forum. I love riding and I love my Nomad and everything I've learned to maintain her and make her perfect for me is from you guys so thanks and am looking forward to meeting some of you at the Antlers rally. I'm 43, retired and loving it and plan to spend as much time in the saddle as possible

43 and retired....damn you piss me off...LOL...I'll be 60 when my youngest turns 18 so no early retirement for me. Seriously though, welcome to the forums.

[landman]

I'm new here and very appreciative of this forum. I love riding and I love my Nomad and everything I've learned to maintain her and make her perfect for me is from you guys so thanks and am looking forward to meeting some of you at the Antlers rally. I'm 43, retired and loving it and plan to spend as much time in the saddle as possible

look forward to meeting you in antlers.

[manban9888]

Thanks guys. I'm really looking forward to the Antlers rally. I'm planning on taking back roads the whole way, taking 4 or 5 days to get there and staying at mom n pop motels. I'm also planning trips w my oldest son who loves riding w me and my girlfriend. Riding on backroads thru beautiful country w my woman pressed up against my back is my heaven. So thank you again because you all honestly have made my mc experiences better

[coacha]

43 and retired....damn you piss me off...LOL...I'll be 60 when my youngest turns 18 so no early retirement for me. Seriously though, welcome to the forums.

I'm right there with you Taz, 58 when my youngest turns 18.

[Junior6996]

Sup guys I also am a noob and thanks for the welcome!

Just bought a 2011 vaquero red
Spending and spending
Got keryakan longhorn offset dually highway pegs
A modified quick release back rest (taller 5 inches) w luggage rack
iPod cable
Mustang seat with driver backrest
Cruzer caddie cupholder
Kawi power outlet

Want a v&h pro pipe some kind of air kit don't know yet and
Programmer and getting ready to order new grips from ray w/mod

[gcsteve]

I'm new here and very appreciative of this forum. I love riding and I love my Nomad and everything I've learned to maintain her and make her perfect for me is from you guys so thanks and am looking forward to meeting some of you at the Antlers rally. I'm 43, retired and loving it and plan to spend as much time in the saddle as possible

Class of January 92, Im 43 and retired out of HWY. Love the site and yes we are lucky to be born in U.S.A. and thank god I took that test in the late eighties. Stay healthy, exercise and enjoy retirement for at least 50 years. Wooohooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slots]

No disrespect intended....just envy. How the hell did you retire in your forties? Military?. Heck, I had to work like a dog until I was 67...

Well played. Congrats.

Best regards.

Paul "Slots" Manske

[sacarriker]

See you at Antlers. Have a great ride.

[nomadrider1600]

Welcome to the new old farts :)
I know I have spent the last few years just trying to get things back under control.

[Old Bear]

How do I square being an old fart with being a newbie?? :hmm:

I'm so confused! Where are my meds??

Ah, another cruise will make it all better! :wave:

[rickyboy]

I've been watching the numbers grow every day and have posted about exactly that.
I have to say that I use to greet everyone and say howdy from Langley BC, but it just became too much !!!
Welcome to everyone again and to those I missed.
See everyone at the National next summer.

[bouson]

I've been watching the numbers grow every day and have posted about exactly that.
I have to say that I use to greet everyone and say howdy from Langley BC, but it just became too much !!!
Welcome to everyone again and to those I missed.
See everyone at the National next summer.
Yeah what Rickyboy said! LOL

[Eagle Eye]

How do I square being an old fart with being a newbie??

Another newbie old fart here. Never too old to learn from other old farts that have been riding our types of bikes for longer than us newbies. And some of these folks are mechanical aces.:tup: Of course learning new things can work both ways to open minds. There aren't any members on here that are set in their ways are there?:D

[rickyboy]

........... There aren't any members on here that are set in their ways are there?:D

No not with me. As long as things are done my way. :D

[Dave]

43 and retired...??? Ex pro ballplayer....??....Lottery winner....??....Internet Software guru....??....plain lucky bastard.....what....??


You forgot welfare recipient....?

[manban9888]

In a lot of ways lucky bastard is pretty accurate cuz I've been blessed in many ways and am trying not to take any of it for granted. It all stems from good ole American freedom and opportunity.