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Thistleback

Post subject: Hello!

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:17 pm

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Location: Olympic Peninsula, Washington

Hello!

I rode a Honda 125 around the yard when I was a newlywed (1970) but stopped when I got pregnant. Didn't ride again until two years ago when my hubby and I bought Yamaha Zuma scooters. Last fall, my husband, our two sons, and I all took the WMF motorcycle safety course, and I got my endorsement. Now I really want a "real" bike. We can't afford two new bikes this year (damned economy!) but hubby said we can sell both scooters and get me a 250 cruiser to ride this year. He can borrow our son's Ninja if we want to go somewhere together. Next year, we'll both buy larger cruisers. Sounds like a great plan to me.

I highly recommend taking the safety course - it's a tough course because a lot is crammed into a couple of days, but it is worth every drop of effort. My husband, who has ridden off and on for years, said he really learned a lot too.

Anyway, can't wait until the scooters are sold so I can get what I want. I'm looking at a Yamaha Virago (or V-star, depeding on the year) 250 for now.

I'm 55 years old and I think I waited way too long to start riding!

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Thistleback

2005 Yamaha Zuma - Sold
2005 Yamaha Virago 250 - Sold

'Red Sonja' 1995 Yamaha Virago 750

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Gummiente

Post subject:

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:15 am

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Joined: Thu May 12, 2005 4:34 am
Posts: 3066
Location: Grey County, Ontario
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 28
My Motorcycle: '07 HD FLTR

Welcome to TMW!

You're never too old to learn how to ride. :wink:

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Mike

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Thistleback

Post subject: What I meant . .

Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:19 pm

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Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:39 pm
Posts: 34
Location: Olympic Peninsula, Washington

What I meant was "I wish I'd have started riding much sooner! :laughing:

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Thistleback

2005 Yamaha Zuma - Sold
2005 Yamaha Virago 250 - Sold

'Red Sonja' 1995 Yamaha Virago 750

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blues2cruise

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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:05 pm

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Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:28 pm
Posts: 8680
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Sex: Female
Years Riding: 8
My Motorcycle: 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Better late than never. :mrgreen: