Hi ya'll !!!

[Hf Nut]

Hi everyone! I've been lurking and figured it was about time to join in all the fun. Some background info on me: I'm 43 and live in Columbia SC. I got back into riding last spring after being away for several years (I am sure you heard this one before! ). I started riding back in 1984 and my first bike was a Vision 550 (anyone remember that one) Man, that was a fantistic performing bike. I rode it for about 4 years while in was in college and eventually sold it. Big mistake! Oh well... fast foward into the future. I got the itch again (never reallly lost if ya know what I mean!!) and bought a Nighthawk 250 to brush up on old skills again. Rode it all last summer/fall and then I moved up to a Nighthawk 750 (notice the reoccuring theme here ) Great bike, loads-o-fun!!!! Very smooth. It looks to be warming up here (70s) so maybe this afternoon....

Kudos to everyone here giving really helpful info!!!

[Scoutmedic]

I had mine out earlier this week.... then it snowed again.

[Fathertork]

Welcome to the sight and enjoy.
Your name almost implies...radio?

[intotherain]

wise choice on the bike selection

[Apollofrost]

Welcome!

[Custom]

welcome can't wait to get riding again

[Hf Nut]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes!!! Yep, ham radio and shortwave listening are among my many hobbies/passions/methods to rid myself of what little disposible income I have! Hey everyone, spring isn't too far away so hopefully everyone will be able to ride before too long.

Also, I really agree with a lot of posters here and say to all the new and recently returned riders that you can start with a smaller bike until you feel very comfortable with riding it then, you can always resell it quickly (usually for what you paid for it) then move up to a larger bike later on. Don't worry about being stuck with a small bike they are quite easy to resell. It's not a problem. Try to buy a good used one then move up to a larger one after a riding season or so. Heck, a lot of people really enjoy the smaller bikes and stick with them. The 250s are a lot of fun especially around town.

[cherokeepati]

From Pilot Mountain, NC! Cold this weekend, but in the 70's this week. I'll be glad to shed the winter gear soon!!

[storysunfolding]

Welcome to the forum!

Remember the Vision? I just changed ones oil today! One hell of a machine. If yamaha had worked the kinks out of the 82 BEFORE releasing it then the 80's would have been a totally different m/c world.

[Fat Boy]

Welcome Ron