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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!

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

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

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

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!

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.

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Welcome. Happy riding (pun intended).

Welcome to TMW from Canada's Pacific Southwest.

You live in an awesome state.

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!