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Philo
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Hello Everyone!!

#1 Unread post by Philo »

I am an rider in my 40's who is starting back up after about a 25 year sabattical, due to starting a family and lack of finances. You know, the usual stuff. Now the kids are grown, so I decided to get back in the saddle. I took the MSF course 2 weeks ago and bought a Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado last week. So far I am just riding it around the neighborhood and on a few country roads until I get used to riding again. After just a few minutes in the saddle I remembered what I had been missing. It's just a great feeling.

There seems to be a lot of knowledgeable people and great information on this forum, so I think I'll hang out here periodically. Thanks and see you later.
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#2 Unread post by Wrider »

:welcome2: to the forum! Sounds like a goodsized bike to get used to again! Anyway, have fun, keep the rubber side down, shiny side up, and watch out for cagers!
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#3 Unread post by deedee1 »

Welcome!!!!!!!!

Have a great one and ride safe
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#4 Unread post by Shorts »

Congrats on the bike and have fun 8) and welcome
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#5 Unread post by BAJACRUISER »

Welcome to the forum ¡ :)

Have a nice rides... 8)
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#6 Unread post by VermilionX »

:welcome:

feels good to be back riding, eh?
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#7 Unread post by Andrew »

:welcome:

I spend a full month on the back roads, and I had no experience to start with. You should start to feel comfortable in no time. Congrats and welcome back to riding!
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#8 Unread post by Philo »

Thanks for the welcome, everyone. Yes it does feel great to be back riding. I did 190 miles yesterday on some country roads. The weather is perfect right now on the Gulf Coast of Texas. 65 degrees and sunny. I saw a ton of bikes on the road. I am getting more comfortable with every ride I take. It also didn't take long to realize that there are some really scary cagers out there. Stay safe everyone.
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