Old guy, but new rider

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Carmenuchi7
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Old guy, but new rider

#1 Unread post by Carmenuchi7 »

OK, I guess I'm not that old. 43.
I had a brief biking history prior to this year. At the age of 16, I bought an old YZ125 for $300 that I ran for a summer in my dad's field and then sold it.
Fast forward to this year. We had just bought my wife a Chrysler Sebring convertible that she's been saying she wanted for years.
As a joke more than anything, I said, "Well, now you've got your convertible, I guess it's time for me to get a bike."
Expecting a laugh, to my suprise, she said, "OK, sure."
Last week of July, after 3 weeks of heavy shopping (locally and internet) found myself a 2001 Yamaha Road Star, 1602cc with only 3,500 miles on it for $6,000.
I now have over 8,700 miles on it and my wife and I are loving this bike!! After being slightly apprehensive about riding it, she now wants to learn to ride and get her own bike.
I just stumbled onto this website and looking forward to reading all the posts here!
Happy New Year to all and have lots of safe, fun riding!
Carmen
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#2 Unread post by Johnj »

Dude your post requires a picture of your bike (strictly for show-off purposes). Welcome to the forum.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
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#3 Unread post by BAJACRUISER »

Welcome to the site ! :)

You will find a lot of information here and tips


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#4 Unread post by Carmenuchi7 »

Johnj wrote:Dude your post requires a picture of your bike (strictly for show-off purposes). Welcome to the forum.
Yes, I had one on my computer but it crashed a couple of months ago. My son says everything's still there (somewhere????) but I haven't found it yet. I will post a picture asap.
...I'm just sayin'...

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#5 Unread post by blues2cruise »

:welcome2: to TMW. :)
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#6 Unread post by Tennif Shoe »

welcome to tmw
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#7 Unread post by aw58 »

No your not that old.

Welcome and post some photos if you get a chance.

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#8 Unread post by JimV »

Old guy? 43?? Man, I must be ancient!!!

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#9 Unread post by wrecks »

:welcome3:
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