Hello From the FNG
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:25 pm
I've been lurking for a few weeks and registered the other day when I decided I had a few choice words for a certain red motorcycle-riding member; I exercised a little restraint and never posted that message, lol.
I wasn't going to post anything until I got my bike because I didn't think I'd have anything interesting to say, but I had a question and posted it to the new riders forum. So I thought I'd introduce myself here while I was at it.
I've always been moderately interested in learning to ride, but it wasn't until about a month ago that I was bit with the bug and am now full-on obsessed. It's funny because the turning point was when I was casually looking through some classifieds, I saw a picture of a Victory Hammer like this one. I had never seen a bike like that; after picking my jaw up off the ground I realized I had to have one.
So after a little research from sites like this one, I found out the reality for new riders is buying a much smaller, cheaper bike to learn on and to take the new riders class. I'm now looking for a 500ish standard that can accommodate my 6'3" body and 275 lb. rump. I've read all the advice and feel confidant I'll find a good, safe bike that I can learn on. My passion for the Hammer has turned into an obsession to just get on anything safe with two wheels and start learning to ride!
For the past few weeks I've been reading everything I can and working on researching and budgeting for my safety gear, MSF, and bike. My wife is so tired of having me explain the differences between the various kinds of bikes. I think if I show her another Craigslist ad or explain the finer points of helmet selection she's going to leave me.
I just wanted to say thanks to the Moderators and members here who provide such great advice. This is a great community, keep up the great work!
I wasn't going to post anything until I got my bike because I didn't think I'd have anything interesting to say, but I had a question and posted it to the new riders forum. So I thought I'd introduce myself here while I was at it.
I've always been moderately interested in learning to ride, but it wasn't until about a month ago that I was bit with the bug and am now full-on obsessed. It's funny because the turning point was when I was casually looking through some classifieds, I saw a picture of a Victory Hammer like this one. I had never seen a bike like that; after picking my jaw up off the ground I realized I had to have one.
So after a little research from sites like this one, I found out the reality for new riders is buying a much smaller, cheaper bike to learn on and to take the new riders class. I'm now looking for a 500ish standard that can accommodate my 6'3" body and 275 lb. rump. I've read all the advice and feel confidant I'll find a good, safe bike that I can learn on. My passion for the Hammer has turned into an obsession to just get on anything safe with two wheels and start learning to ride!
For the past few weeks I've been reading everything I can and working on researching and budgeting for my safety gear, MSF, and bike. My wife is so tired of having me explain the differences between the various kinds of bikes. I think if I show her another Craigslist ad or explain the finer points of helmet selection she's going to leave me.
I just wanted to say thanks to the Moderators and members here who provide such great advice. This is a great community, keep up the great work!