Checking in for the first time!

[Frank]

Hello all. My name's Frank, and this is my first visit to this site. I've just acquired a Greeves 25DB road bike - first one I've had in just under 50 years on two wheels. I bought it for two reasons - first is that my doctor advised me to give up bikes after I was diagnosed with a heart condition. I wasn't having that, so have compromised by selling off my heavy bike and going lightweight. Second was I thought the Greeves was technically interesting, what with the forks and frame and all, as well as being very comfortable for me to ride, easy to start and a good-looking machine too. (On this latter point, I've been surprised how many people have stopped to look and to pass a favourable comment.) There's one or two technical things I'm going to need some advice on, so will post those on the other parts of the site.

I live between Rotherham and Barnsley in South Yorkshire, and my other pastimes are steam engines (building, running, playing with etc) and my grandchildren.

[Colin Sparrow]

Welcome aboard, Frank and thanks for posting. A Greeves roadster twin is a good choice if you've had enough of starting a Goldie or getting a Constellation onto its stand...

Lots of help and advice on here; even more if you join the Greeves Riders Association and get full access to the Forum. Details on the GRA website.

[Frank]

Thanks

Thanks for the welcome, Colin. I've posted my first problem and already had a solution from Merlin. Sounds like this is the place to be! My last bike was a BMW R69s, and what a beauty it was. However, two kicks and I was down with an angina attack, and ditto for putting it on the stand. When the new owner took her away, I had to be put to bed with a bottle of wine.

Frank

[Frank]

GRA - I'm joining!

Colin,

I've been impressed with the speed and helpfulness of fellow members already! My application for full membership will be in the post tomorrow.

Frank

[Colin Sparrow]

Well done, mate, be good to have you aboard!