New rider in the northwest

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Deryck · #1 Unread post by **Deryck** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:47 am

Hey everyone,

After having fantasies of motorcycle rides for I have no idea how long, and enough prodding from friends, I finally took the plunge! I live in Oregon, so I took the Team Oregon beginner class, and I learned more than I thought was possible; I've noticed that some of the information they taught is even extremely helping while driving a "cage."

I now have my own bike as well. After tirelessly searching craigslist for a good deal, I decided on a 1981 suzuki gn400. Problems: Bad headlight, bad rear turn signals, possible bad throttle cable. Good: man, is it a beauty, in my eyes at least. It was also pretty cheap, which is always good on a students budget. Ran very well on the test drive.

Well, I don't want to drag this post on any more than I have to. Hoepfully I'll hear from some fellow GN riders since they seem to be so rare, and maybe some others from the Pacific northwest. Good riding!

#2 Unread post by **NWTrtle** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:50 am

I'm another Pacific NW rider, but up I5 into Washington. Welcome to the forums and post some picks of your ride!

Deryck · #3 Unread post by **Deryck** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:40 am

Here are some pictures of my bike. I hope the pretty model I used doesn't distract any one too badly

EDIT: Think I have my pictures figured out. Hopefully this looks a bit better

#4 Unread post by **NWTrtle** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:45 am

I see a pretty girl, but where's the bike? Just kidding! Nice looking bike.

Deryck · #5 Unread post by **Deryck** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:53 am

Haha, I take pride in both of them, so I appreciate the comment

If you ever make it down the 5 through Salem, you'll have to promise to at least gas up at my station haha. Thanks for the welcome!

#6 Unread post by **NWTrtle** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:59 am

Sounds like a promise I can keep. Unfortunately, it has been a very long time since I have been that far south on 5. It'll happen again though.

Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:17 pm

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Kibagari · #8 Unread post by **Kibagari** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:42 pm

Welcome. Happy riding (pun intended).

Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:15 am

Welcome to TMW from Canada's Pacific Southwest.

You live in an awesome state.

Deryck · #10 Unread post by **Deryck** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:11 am

Thanks for the welcome. I definitely agree about my state

I haven't spent much time in your province, but from what I have, it's very beautiful, and seems very nice...I've always wanted to visit there more!