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by NWTrtle
Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: NWTrtle's blog
Replies: 30
Views: 35003

Re: NWTrtle's blog

Anyone still around remember me? It's been a VERY long time since I've been to the forum. Could not log on, and decided not to try all that hard. Life got in the way. Sadly, I still have not replaced my Ninja. Getting ready to try to sell the Hyosung GV250 and hoping to put enough cash together with...
by NWTrtle
Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Messenger Bags/Backpacks
Replies: 31
Views: 11408

:laughing: I asked this question originally in October of 2007 and it was revived in October of 2008!
by NWTrtle
Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Question about 250's
Replies: 39
Views: 10094

RockBottom,

Thanks for the clarification. I just was not sure what you meant.
by NWTrtle
Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:18 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Question about 250's
Replies: 39
Views: 10094

RockBottom wrote:
It's 33 HP. That's the maximum allowable for new riders at the places they're targeting--UK I think.

Having learned to ride (sort of) on an F800ST, I don't recommend it.
Out of curiosity, what do you not recommend? The F800ST or the 33hp limit? Or both?
by NWTrtle
Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:47 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Question about 250's
Replies: 39
Views: 10094

Here is the Hyosung GV250 that I started on, and my wife now rides:

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by NWTrtle
Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Question about 250's
Replies: 39
Views: 10094

First off, take the beginners rider course! It is worth every penny. I think any of the 250's you look at will be able to do freeway speeds. You probably won't have much additional acceleration while at speed to "get out of the way," but you should be able to stay with traffic at the legal...
by NWTrtle
Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:29 am
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: NWTrtle's blog
Replies: 30
Views: 35003

Honda 599s have a standard seating position. :twisted: I would seriously look at a 599 if I could find one for sale! Honda dealer does not have them (sold their last one two months ago) and I can't find any used. Unless you are selling yours Skier :wink: ........I'll be in Pullman The weekend of Oc...
by NWTrtle
Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:20 am
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: NWTrtle's blog
Replies: 30
Views: 35003

Hey Wrider. I am really wanting something with more of a standard sitting position. A VStrom 650 or Versys would probably fit the bill best, but they are both nearly impossible to find! Thinking about trying out a KLR650 but not sure how much "off-road" riding I would ever really do.
by NWTrtle
Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:09 am
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: NWTrtle's blog
Replies: 30
Views: 35003

Well, the Ninja has sold. A kid bought it to learn to ride on. He brought his older brother and a friend along so they could try it out and let him know if they thought it was a good deal. The brother rode it home.

Now I get to decide what to get next......
by NWTrtle
Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:14 am
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: Alarm Clocks!
Replies: 8
Views: 4927

That actually looks pretty cool. Nicer looking than I thought it would be.