Official Welcome Thread - Page 175

Dirt Nap 312 · 09-02-2008

Hybridocity5,
Thats on heck of a bag setup. You will find this forum has alot to offer. The vintage section has quite a bit for bikes like ours. Welcome home one and all!

Kaweee2000 · 09-03-2008

Hello All,
New to the forum here and to riding, well sort of anyway. I started out at 10yrs old on a '66 Honda Dream in pearl white. Granted it was only a 305 but I was 10, so I had to lean it and stand on one foot. A few others to follow and some years gone by when I ended up over seas and gave up riding. Now at age 43 the bug has returned, so I took the MSF course, picked up my license and went shopping. I wanted weight and power for long trips, but of course wanted looks as well; my problem was/is that I'm cheap. Problem solved, my local dealer had a never owned 2006 Vulcan 2000 sitting back in the corner. The salesman (and friend) told me they got it in late in the year just before the 07's and now with 08's on the floor there was no way anyone would look at it. I picked it up with full warranty and first title for dealer cost plus $59 dealer prep. That was a few months back and we've been happy ever since. I do need a good set of leathers for this winter, as long as the road is dry, we'll be together.

matlight · 09-04-2008

Hey y'all.
I am Matt and I live in Owensboro KY. First and last thing I ever rode was my dads old KZ 750 up and down the hills. I made him a promise I would get a motorcycle someday. Now he is gone, along with my mother (lost them both within 3 months last summer) so I am now here. Looking for my first motorcycle and have fallen in love with the 900's I will be buying soon. I stumbled upon this forum and have been reading for about a month...

Rich_M · 09-06-2008

Sorry - posted this in the wrong place

Hi - just a friendly 'Hello' from the UK (Hartlepool in the NE) - I've been lurking on the forum for a while so thought I'd register The name's Richard.

I'm late to biking (51!) and passed my Full Test just this last June, after learning with my daughter which was a nice thing to do together! Shows you how learning gets a more difficult as you get older- she passed nearly a year before me!

The bike test is about to change over here from October 1st, so really pleased to get through before then at 2nd attempt!

There's so much good stuff on this site - my daughter and I both have ER500s - mine's restricted to 33bhp for 2 years as I passed the test on a '125' rather than '500'

here's myself and daughter Sarah...

and here's my bike ....

and the Yam ybr 125 I learned on and passed the test ...

85900a2 · 09-07-2008

Hello ! I found this site while looking for some info. First of all, thanks ! I have spent most of my initial time here using the search function and the info found here has helped me greatly. I live in Prescott Valley, AZ and have owned many bikes over the years (I'm 46). Mostly smaller, simpler bikes like my 1st street bike, a '72 Honda CB175 to a couple of Honda XR's.
I just picked up my first Oh -*hit bike, a 1985 Ninja 900. It's a project case and hopefully tomorrow I'll try and light her up for the 1st time. I'm a little worried that I may have taken on more than I'm ready for. If so, you may soon see some parts for sale !

Just kidding ! The last thing I ever want to do is to carve up a good machine. I'm taking some pics as I go along. Hopefully, I'll be taking some pics soon, showing it movin' down the road.

All for now, Stephen

BCraven · 09-09-2008

whats up folks, im Bryan from Lynchburg Va, new to riding. Just got a 07 650R couple of months ago and looking forward to getting some ideas on mods to make to this bike....any help or suggestions would be appreciated. thanks

chrisbfishin · 09-09-2008

Hello Everyone,
I'm Chris from Northern California, and just started riding again after nearly 20 years off bikes. I just bought a used 03 Vulcan 800 Classic last week after doing a ton of research on cruisers. So far I am very pleased with the performance and handling. My wife is less pleased with me back on a bike, but at 58 I decided waiting longer was not wise. I am signed up for the MSF course this weekend, but already loving my commute to work!

Jacobite · 09-10-2008

Hi All,
John from Alberta, Canada.
Just bought an '06 V2K Classic - put 700 miles on in the first week - and love the bike (have to do something about the seat though!). I've been riding for about 30 years (I'm 45 now). Interesting comments from a shop owner when I got my out of Province inspection done. He is a Harley guy (and I am not knocking them - I love the look and style of Harleys), and he said after taking my bike for a run, "what I am doing? (referring to himself) - he said "your bike has more power, brakes that actually stop it, and great style, and it was half the price of a comparable Harley." It made me feel good - it was his first ride on one of the Kawi cruisers, and he was very impressed.

trafiksux · 09-13-2008

Greg here, new to the forum and just saying hi to everyone. I'm just north of Cincinnati and ride a ninja 250.

B1BOMBER · 09-13-2008

Greetings all.New here as well.My name is Joe and I live in Ottawa Canada.

sfarrell · 09-14-2008

I'm Sarona, and totally new to anything like this. I'm trying to unload (donate) a 1985 Kawasaki motorcycle, but can't find any registration or title. The last time it was registered in Los Angeles was 1990, so you have an idea how old it is and how long it has been sitting in someone's garage, inactive. It doesn't run currently, but a few years ago my husband tinkered with it and got it to run, then tinkered some more and now it doesn't run. It's a pain to get the papers, but no one will take it without the title. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get rid of it? Thanks

jim raff · 09-18-2008

Great website. How do I ask a question?
Thanks.

asudiver · 09-19-2008

Hello everyone, I'm David. Grew up in Southern CA, transplanted to Arkansas. Enjoy riding hills, farmlands, stretches of road. Lots of mosquitoes out by the rice fields, got to ride fast to keep em off. Lots of great information and friendly folks. Some other hobbies are guns, keeping fish, and RC airplanes.

CycleDude · 09-19-2008

Welcome to the insanity, everyone. Stick around. You'll like it here.

cageless · 09-19-2008

Hello all . Just joined . My name is Patrick. I live in San Pedro, Ca. formerly from Columbus, Ohio. been riding about 2 months now....loving life !!!

eberg · 09-19-2008

You just did?

eberg · 09-19-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim raff

Great website. How do I ask a question?
Thanks.

You just did!?

Tugbuoy17 · 09-20-2008

Thanks for the welcome.
I just traded my 08 Mule 610 for Seasonal Site fees for several years and the owners Mule 1000. I understand they were last produced beteen 1990 and 1995. I works great.
I am trying to locate specifications for it and also trying to find a hard roof and windshield for it with no luck.
Terry
Any ideas out there to help with this endeavor. I miss my 610 but the 1000 just needs some TLC. It looks 300% better with a power wash so far.
Thanks

Tugbuoy17 · 09-20-2008

i was in Oakland AR in January and February. Could ride your Side by Side anywhere pretty much. NOT in Illinois or Wisconsin. Arkansas is great for fishing, low RE taxes, etc.
Can't convince wife to move.

cageless · 09-20-2008

I see you have electric after the big storm, my family in Columbus are still without power. ( refering to TRAFKSUX's Post ) ^^^^^

09-02-2008	#3481 (permalink)
Dirt Nap 312 Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cairo,Ga Posts: 88	Hybridocity5, Thats on heck of a bag setup. You will find this forum has alot to offer. The vintage section has quite a bit for bikes like ours. Welcome home one and all! __________________ Normal people scare me!!! '81 KZ550 D-1 '81 KZ550 C-2

09-04-2008	#3483 (permalink)
matlight Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 1	Hey y'all. I am Matt and I live in Owensboro KY. First and last thing I ever rode was my dads old KZ 750 up and down the hills. I made him a promise I would get a motorcycle someday. Now he is gone, along with my mother (lost them both within 3 months last summer) so I am now here. Looking for my first motorcycle and have fallen in love with the 900's I will be buying soon. I stumbled upon this forum and have been reading for about a month... __________________ "I've often tried to hold the sea" +LIVE+

09-07-2008	#3485 (permalink)
85900a2 Ninja newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 6	Hello from Arizona Hello ! I found this site while looking for some info. First of all, thanks ! I have spent most of my initial time here using the search function and the info found here has helped me greatly. I live in Prescott Valley, AZ and have owned many bikes over the years (I'm 46). Mostly smaller, simpler bikes like my 1st street bike, a '72 Honda CB175 to a couple of Honda XR's. I just picked up my first Oh -*hit bike, a 1985 Ninja 900. It's a project case and hopefully tomorrow I'll try and light her up for the 1st time. I'm a little worried that I may have taken on more than I'm ready for. If so, you may soon see some parts for sale ! Just kidding ! The last thing I ever want to do is to carve up a good machine. I'm taking some pics as I go along. Hopefully, I'll be taking some pics soon, showing it movin' down the road. All for now, Stephen

09-09-2008	#3486 (permalink)
BCraven Stacks_on_Deck Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lynchburg, Virginia Posts: 4	Greetings from VA whats up folks, im Bryan from Lynchburg Va, new to riding. Just got a 07 650R couple of months ago and looking forward to getting some ideas on mods to make to this bike....any help or suggestions would be appreciated. thanks __________________ BC - Stacks on Deck Red 07' 650R no mods yet :(

09-14-2008	#3491 (permalink)
sfarrell Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Donating a bike w/out papers I'm Sarona, and totally new to anything like this. I'm trying to unload (donate) a 1985 Kawasaki motorcycle, but can't find any registration or title. The last time it was registered in Los Angeles was 1990, so you have an idea how old it is and how long it has been sitting in someone's garage, inactive. It doesn't run currently, but a few years ago my husband tinkered with it and got it to run, then tinkered some more and now it doesn't run. It's a pain to get the papers, but no one will take it without the title. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get rid of it? Thanks

09-03-2008	#3482 (permalink)
Kaweee2000 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Winchester, Va Posts: 13	Hello All, New to the forum here and to riding, well sort of anyway. I started out at 10yrs old on a '66 Honda Dream in pearl white. Granted it was only a 305 but I was 10, so I had to lean it and stand on one foot. A few others to follow and some years gone by when I ended up over seas and gave up riding. Now at age 43 the bug has returned, so I took the MSF course, picked up my license and went shopping. I wanted weight and power for long trips, but of course wanted looks as well; my problem was/is that I'm cheap. Problem solved, my local dealer had a never owned 2006 Vulcan 2000 sitting back in the corner. The salesman (and friend) told me they got it in late in the year just before the 07's and now with 08's on the floor there was no way anyone would look at it. I picked it up with full warranty and first title for dealer cost plus $59 dealer prep. That was a few months back and we've been happy ever since. I do need a good set of leathers for this winter, as long as the road is dry, we'll be together.

09-06-2008	#3484 (permalink)
Rich_M Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hartlepool, UK Posts: 14	Sorry - posted this in the wrong place Hi - just a friendly 'Hello' from the UK (Hartlepool in the NE) - I've been lurking on the forum for a while so thought I'd register The name's Richard. I'm late to biking (51!) and passed my Full Test just this last June, after learning with my daughter which was a nice thing to do together! Shows you how learning gets a more difficult as you get older- she passed nearly a year before me! The bike test is about to change over here from October 1st, so really pleased to get through before then at 2nd attempt! There's so much good stuff on this site - my daughter and I both have ER500s - mine's restricted to 33bhp for 2 years as I passed the test on a '125' rather than '500' here's myself and daughter Sarah... and here's my bike .... and the Yam ybr 125 I learned on and passed the test ...

09-09-2008	#3487 (permalink)
chrisbfishin Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1	Hello Everyone, I'm Chris from Northern California, and just started riding again after nearly 20 years off bikes. I just bought a used 03 Vulcan 800 Classic last week after doing a ton of research on cruisers. So far I am very pleased with the performance and handling. My wife is less pleased with me back on a bike, but at 58 I decided waiting longer was not wise. I am signed up for the MSF course this weekend, but already loving my commute to work!

09-10-2008	#3488 (permalink)
Jacobite Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1	Hi All, John from Alberta, Canada. Just bought an '06 V2K Classic - put 700 miles on in the first week - and love the bike (have to do something about the seat though!). I've been riding for about 30 years (I'm 45 now). Interesting comments from a shop owner when I got my out of Province inspection done. He is a Harley guy (and I am not knocking them - I love the look and style of Harleys), and he said after taking my bike for a run, "what I am doing? (referring to himself) - he said "your bike has more power, brakes that actually stop it, and great style, and it was half the price of a comparable Harley." It made me feel good - it was his first ride on one of the Kawi cruisers, and he was very impressed.

09-13-2008	#3489 (permalink)
trafiksux Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Greg here, new to the forum and just saying hi to everyone. I'm just north of Cincinnati and ride a ninja 250.

09-13-2008	#3490 (permalink)
B1BOMBER Nuckinfuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 4	Greetings all.New here as well.My name is Joe and I live in Ottawa Canada.

09-18-2008	#3492 (permalink)
jim raff Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	Great website. How do I ask a question? Thanks.

09-19-2008	#3493 (permalink)
asudiver Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	Hello everyone, I'm David. Grew up in Southern CA, transplanted to Arkansas. Enjoy riding hills, farmlands, stretches of road. Lots of mosquitoes out by the rice fields, got to ride fast to keep em off. Lots of great information and friendly folks. Some other hobbies are guns, keeping fish, and RC airplanes.

09-19-2008	#3494 (permalink)
CycleDude Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 12,595	Welcome to the insanity, everyone. Stick around. You'll like it here. __________________ *Kevin* *VROC #27222* My Gallery Go NY Giants!!!

09-19-2008	#3495 (permalink)
cageless VROC # 28003 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles , Ca. Posts: 4	newbie Hello all . Just joined . My name is Patrick. I live in San Pedro, Ca. formerly from Columbus, Ohio. been riding about 2 months now....loving life !!!

09-19-2008	#3496 (permalink)
eberg Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 8	You just did?

09-20-2008	#3498 (permalink)
Tugbuoy17 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	Thanks for the welcome. I just traded my 08 Mule 610 for Seasonal Site fees for several years and the owners Mule 1000. I understand they were last produced beteen 1990 and 1995. I works great. I am trying to locate specifications for it and also trying to find a hard roof and windshield for it with no luck. Terry Any ideas out there to help with this endeavor. I miss my 610 but the 1000 just needs some TLC. It looks 300% better with a power wash so far. Thanks

09-20-2008	#3499 (permalink)
Tugbuoy17 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	i was in Oakland AR in January and February. Could ride your Side by Side anywhere pretty much. NOT in Illinois or Wisconsin. Arkansas is great for fishing, low RE taxes, etc. Can't convince wife to move.

09-20-2008	#3500 (permalink)
cageless VROC # 28003 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles , Ca. Posts: 4	I see you have electric after the big storm, my family in Columbus are still without power. ( refering to TRAFKSUX's Post ) ^^^^^ Last edited by cageless : 09-20-2008 at 10:11 AM.

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