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FreeRide · #1 Unread post by **FreeRide** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 2:55 am

Hello to all from southeast Oklahoma! I've been perusing this forum for about 2 months and very impressed with the quality of this forum. Now a little about me. I've rode my brother's bikes over the years and have always wanted my own special boy toy. So last August ( Friday 13th to be exact) 2004 I purchased a new starter bike, a 2004 Yamaha Virago- 250 cc. A few months ago I passed the written and driving test and hope to take the MSF. So far I've been on 3 group rides and have enjoyed the friendship and have met new friends this way. There's nothing like having your own bike to ride. I'm middle aged. 52 y/o and this is my very first bike to own. Thanks and talk to ya'll later

Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:48 am

Hi FreeRide!

A warm

to the friendly Total Motorcycle forum community to ya!

Glad you decided to join in on the fun and introduce yourself.

I'm also sure many forum members are smiling with your great complement to them. Complements are a great way to start off.. haha

From the sounds of it, you are really enjoying your Virago 250. The 250 Virago makes a great starter bike and one you will really advance your skills on quicky over a bigger sized bike (as it is very confidence inspiring). Good choice!

I'm sure you have some great stories to tell, and I'm looking forward to reading them.

Have fun and enjoy the community!

Mike.

Buelligan · #3 Unread post by **Buelligan** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:42 am

Hi Freeride,

Welcome to TMW Forums, bike ownership is great! You're in for a great a summer!!!

Cheers,
Jan

FreeRide · #4 Unread post by **FreeRide** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:11 am

Thanks for the invite. I plan to take a ride here in Southeastern Ok. with my riding friends. We're planning ahead for this coming fall. The ride is going to be a spectacular one. We'll be traveling to a place on the map called Talimena Drive which is a scenic 54 mi. long ride through the Winding Stairs mts. and is in the high elevations of these mts. w/scenic overlooks all throughout the way whic ends in Mena,Ark.
That will be a ride to remember!

Loonette · #5 Unread post by **Loonette** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:12 am

Welcome aboard! Glad you're having a great time with your new bike. Enjoy the forums.

Cheers,
Loonette

Toyuzu · #6 Unread post by **Toyuzu** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:01 pm

Freeride, great to have you here! It sounds like you're lovin' your Virago. Got any pics of it?

CentralOzzy · Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:56 pm

Yes Welcome FreeRide!

I'd like to see some Pics of your bike as well....

See ya!

honda599 · #8 Unread post by **honda599** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:44 am

Welcome Freeride

Hope you'll post some of your pictures on your ride through Talimena Drive, I would love to see them.

mswarrior · #9 Unread post by **mswarrior** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:50 am

Wellcome Freeride, the thing about having biker friends is that we are everywhere. There is no other group like it i've ever seen. Having a conversation with a complete stranger (biker) often happens.