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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 :welcome: to the friendly Total Motorcycle forum community to ya!

Glad you decided to join in on the fun and introduce yourself. :D 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.

:woohoo:

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!!! :D

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.