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New to riding!
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:50 pm
by NightNurse
Hello all. I just bought my first bike a few days ago! I got a Yamaha Virago 535.
I had lesson # 2 today. My boyfriend is teaching me on his Ninja 250. So far so good, and I am having a blast!!
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:13 pm
by sharpmagna
Great looking bike. Welcome to the forums!
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:01 pm
by dr_bar
Welcome to the forums...
The Virago is a great bike and really user friendly. , I love your shorty pipes. I'll be selling my Virago this spring.
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:24 pm
by Scoutmedic
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:43 pm
by blues2cruise
Great choice for an entry level bike. Enjoy our community. You will find lots of info in the beginner biking area.
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:14 pm
by NightNurse
Thanks! I think its a great beginner bike (looks nice too, and was cheap). I fit really well on it, I am 5'7. Im learning on a Ninja 250 , today was my 4th time going out on it. I am in loveeeeeeeee
! I didnt get out of first gear, but that is okay. Tomorrow we will go to a larger lot, and I will learn gears. Turning seems tricky, but I did lots of figure 8's today and now feel better about it! Luckily I am great at driving a stick shift, and can ride a bicycle.
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:35 pm
by jonnythan
Hey hey, I have an XV535 too. Great little bike.
If you don't have the service manual, you can pick up the Clymer cheap on eBay and I might be able to help you out with the Haynes manual.
BTW, saddlebags are a pain in the butt.
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:50 pm
by Apollofrost
Welcome to the forums
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:28 pm
by tchaftantouri
Congrats!
Have fun out there.