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- Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
- Topic: Another hilarious Craigslist ad!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6893
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:44 pm
- Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
- Topic: Brand New Newbie
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2935
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:51 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: New Rider
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6460
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:31 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: New Rider
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6460
- 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 ...