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by vtrrider
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Another hilarious Craigslist ad!
Replies: 15
Views: 6893

I've had that too I have been trying to sell my dirtbike.
by vtrrider
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Brand New Newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 2935

what kind of ninja is it a 250, 500, 600. The 250 i believe you can change out the frame from a 87-2007.
by vtrrider
Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: New To Riding
Replies: 3
Views: 3188

New To Riding

I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am pretty new to riding. I am 24 and just got into riding over the last year. I started learning the basics on a 87 DR125 and got my first street bike in Feb a 88 VTR 250 that my husband fixed up for me . Heres a couple pictures of my bike still needs some g...
by vtrrider
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:24 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Never Been A Passenger - Need Help
Replies: 9
Views: 6229

I was the same way when my husband got his bike. He has a gs500f which isnt has leaned forward as some other bikes but I put my palms face down on his legs. I'm not sure if this would work for you or not. But it works the best for me....holding around his waist kills my back ...where as putting my h...
by vtrrider
Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:58 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: considering either a '95Vulcan 750 or '81Yamaha Seca 750
Replies: 11
Views: 7677

I agree with whoever said it all depends on the riding style you prefer. I like the looks of the seca but I guess it depends which bike you feel most comfortable. But in some ways I wouldnt be to concered with the year if you are mechanically inclined. My husband just bought my dad a 78 Yamaha 400 a...
by vtrrider
Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Got my first 'sneer' today.
Replies: 22
Views: 7622

My husband gets that a little bit because he rides a GS500F. He has experience but wanted something cheaper and with cheaper insurance so this was it. The speed limit is 55 on most of the roads around where live so it does the trick. I have a 88 VTR 250. It goes faster then I will ever need to go. M...
by vtrrider
Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New Rider
Replies: 11
Views: 6460

My husband has been helping me practice. He has a GS500F. For like two months every free night he would drive my bike to the parking lot. We bought cones and everything. We only live about 2 blocks from the school parking lot that we were using. :D He would set up stops for me to do and turns. I pra...
by vtrrider
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New Rider
Replies: 11
Views: 6460

I would like to take one of the classes but they are kind of expensive $250 to $375 and not very local. I know not an excuse. I want to take a class that i can take my bike tho because I want to practice on my bike.
by vtrrider
Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:31 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New Rider
Replies: 11
Views: 6460

I can understand that. We have no kids yet so I figured it was the best time to get a bike. If I had little kids it would be hard to find the time. Even without having kids sometimes its hard to find the time.
by vtrrider
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:14 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New Rider
Replies: 11
Views: 6460

New Rider

I found this website by accident the other day looking for something for my husband. I just recently got into riding thanks to my husband. I am 24 and hadnt ever rode a dirtbike had no clue how to shift. So my we bought a 87 DR125 for me to learn on last year. Well atleast to see if I could keep it ...