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New Rider
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 2:55 am
by FreeRide
Hello to all from southeast Oklahoma! I've been perusing this forum for about 2 months and very impressed with the quality of this forum. Now a little about me. I've rode my brother's bikes over the years and have always wanted my own special boy toy. So last August ( Friday 13th to be exact) 2004 I purchased a new starter bike, a 2004 Yamaha Virago- 250 cc. A few months ago I passed the written and driving test and hope to take the MSF. So far I've been on 3 group rides and have enjoyed the friendship and have met new friends this way. There's nothing like having your own bike to ride. I'm middle aged. 52 y/o and this is my very first bike to own. Thanks and talk to ya'll later
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:48 am
by totalmotorcycle
Hi FreeRide!
A warm

to the friendly Total Motorcycle forum community to ya!
Glad you decided to join in on the fun and introduce yourself.

I'm also sure many forum members are smiling with your great complement to them. Complements are a great way to start off.. haha
From the sounds of it, you are really enjoying your Virago 250. The 250 Virago makes a great starter bike and one you will really advance your skills on quicky over a bigger sized bike (as it is very confidence inspiring). Good choice!
I'm sure you have some great stories to tell, and I'm looking forward to reading them.
Have fun and enjoy the community!
Mike.
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:42 am
by Buelligan
Hi Freeride,
Welcome to TMW Forums, bike ownership is great! You're in for a great a summer!!!
Cheers,
Jan
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:11 am
by FreeRide
Thanks for the invite. I plan to take a ride here in Southeastern Ok. with my riding friends. We're planning ahead for this coming fall. The ride is going to be a spectacular one. We'll be traveling to a place on the map called Talimena Drive which is a scenic 54 mi. long ride through the Winding Stairs mts. and is in the high elevations of these mts. w/scenic overlooks all throughout the way whic ends in Mena,Ark.
That will be a ride to remember!
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:12 am
by Loonette
Welcome aboard! Glad you're having a great time with your new bike. Enjoy the forums.
Cheers,
Loonette
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:01 pm
by Toyuzu
Freeride, great to have you here! It sounds like you're lovin' your Virago. Got any pics of it?
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:56 pm
by CentralOzzy
Yes Welcome FreeRide!
I'd like to see some Pics of your bike as well....
See ya!
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:44 am
by honda599
Welcome Freeride
Hope you'll post some of your pictures on your ride through Talimena Drive, I would love to see them.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:50 am
by mswarrior
Wellcome Freeride, the thing about having biker friends is that we are everywhere. There is no other group like it i've ever seen. Having a conversation with a complete stranger (biker) often happens.