Hello all

[b.b.]

I'm Bill in Fort Worth.
Just purchased an 848 to enjoy before my back forces me to ride something more upright.
I haven't had a bike for almost 10 years, so it's been fun getting back into it.
I used to live in Japan and enjoyed riding there, but was quickly reminded of the lack of concern for bikers when I returned to the U.S.
As time went by, I missed having a bike more and more, so I got over the worry. More importantly, talked my wife into getting over it...

[Scottish]

Mmmmmmm.... 848= yummy. Welcome home!  [moto]

[somegirl]

Welcome Bill!  Hope we get to see some pictures of your 848. [moto]  Where in Japan did you live, and what did you ride?  I've only been to Tokyo and Osaka (several times each).

[b.b.]

I spent four years just outside of Tokyo and another four years in Okinawa. I was aiming high at the time... I was also in Iwakunki for 4 months.
I went through a few bikes while there. I had a YSR80 the whole time. Too funny as a 6' guy riding a YSR. It was a blast showing up on that when I rode with new people. I also had an RZ350, CBR400, and GSXR750.
It was quite interesting to be in a place that respected and accepted motorcyclists. It was also fun to have access to so many different sized bikes in both 2 and 4 stroke that were and are not available in the U.S.

[somegirl]

It was quite interesting to be in a place that respected and accepted motorcyclists. It was also fun to have access to so many different sized bikes in both 2 and 4 stroke that were and are not available in the U.S.

I bet!  There is quite an interesting bike culture in Asia.   I wouldn't mind having a go sometime, but probably not in the heart of Tokyo.