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The last bike I rode at 16 was so loud I never noticed any ticking. So it made me nervous. Then again, I didn't pay much for the bike (only 300.00), but I wouldn't want it to break down on me in the middle of the boonies.

I have been riding alot of back roads and country roads, untill I feel more ...

Thats good to know. I was worried.

A lot of people told me that this bike was pretty good for someone who is either new or has not rode for as long as me. So far I love it. It's not the most powerfull bike, but seriously, why should it be? I'm nowhere near the autobaun.

Thanks for the quick ...

First let me say I'm in my 30's, and this the first bike I had or rode since I was 16.

I just bought an 81 Yamaha xs650sh 1 week ago. I absolutely love riding it. Today was the first time I rode it without a helmet and I noticed that the engine has a ticking noise regardless if I am at idle or ...