New Subsection for New Riders - Welcome aboard

[d0c95]

Hi all,

Just thought I would pop in have been reading and learning new things about my 06 Vulcan 900 classic lt so far this has been a very informative forum and looks to have a good group of folk’s involved. I finished the MSF course in July and got my ride about three weeks ago and so far I love it. I will post pic's soon.

[trikebubble]

Welcome to the forum d0c.
Congrats on the new bike, and for taking the MSF course.

Cheers.

[d0c95]

Thanks,
I really enjoyed the class and the instructors were great.

[ghost777]

Hi everybody, I'm from Italy and a new owner of a wonderful vn 900 classic, after several different bikes.
Tks in advance for the help you all will give me for knowing better my beauty.

[duffgurl]

I just completed the safety course last weekend. I am about 5'6 125lbs. I was thinking about a 650 v-star, but my dad has a 2006 vulcan classic 900 that he has been saving for me and will give me a great deal on. I'm afraid it might be too big, but I don't know. As far as height, it fits me fine. I guess I'm just a little scared I'll go too big for my first bike. The only time I've been on a bike (besides as a passenger) was last Sat & Sun (it was a 250). Any suggestions?

[pinkprincess]

Hi all, just wanted to say hello. I just bought my first bike a couple of weeks ago, its a silver ZZR600.

[NCDave]

If you don't post a picture of your bike, you'll have bad luck for 7 years! Oh wait.....that's the mirror thing...

Oh well....welcome!!!!

[BKEer6n]

Helooo

Good day and cheers to every1. Just got my first Kawa, er6-n. Still running, 300kms n counting. Take care and ride safe.

[Slo'Poke]

Congrats on the ER-6N. had it's sportier cousin! What a blast, that bike.

[WolfV900]

Been looking around these forums for the past two years, amazes me how nice the people on here are, I've been wanting to get into motorcycling for a long time and finally this spring took the course and got my license. Couldn't afford a bike this year, but my GF's dad was nice enough to let me ride around his V-Star 1100 Custom all summer, gorgious bike.

I've finally come across enough money to put a down payment on my bike 900 CUstom , so i'll be getting that in the next couple months. It's snowing here (Ontario, Canada) so im hoping i'll be able to snag a used one for a couple hundred under normal.

Anyways sorry for the long introduction just wanted to say hey and I think there's alot of great people on this site that help one another out.

[jeffs99vulcan]

Hey, another Canucklehead! Welcome aboard... if you've already been around for a couple years you already know you'll like it in here...

Where from in ON?!

[WolfV900]

Durham region, and for sure buddy us Canucks gotta stick together lol.

[jeffs99vulcan]

Durham region, and for sure buddy us Canucks gotta stick together lol.

Ya mean 'cause we're severely out-numbered, and have to put our bikes away for the winter?! Good luck with the 900!

[77Shark]

I call myself a newbee after not riding motorcycles for the better part of 25 years. Thanks for another location on the site to see what the other "new" riders are thinking. What I see is that I have the same questions and concerns and don't feel like such a boob! As otehr posters have said you have a great bunch of guys who are sharing their experiances and knowledge for the new guys who can get all the help they can find. "There are no dumb questions."
Well one question thats dumb, "should I sale the bike or stay married?"

Mike

[WayneW]

I put this in the "welcome thread" then thought maybe it should go here. I am a prospective newbie looking to maybe buy an '86 Voyager XII. Not sure how I would search for this info. Would just like some help from you guys on what to look for. The bike has about 54K on it and supposedly the engine has only about 20K. What things should I check out before I buy it? I'll try to check on the battery and stator for proper charge. It rides well and engine sounds strong. It does have a whine from tranny or rear end that I would like to check on. Any suggestions or help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Wayne

[SketchOmac]

hey everybody
just joined up today and ive spent a couple hours just reading through old posts
ive learned alot already and had a fea of my questions answered without asking
im new to riding and my bike needs a little work
not a lot of shops around my area that work on bikes so i gotta do practically all of it myself
I bought a 1983 kz440 bored out to a 550 last spring
my speedo doesnt work
it ran great like 3 times last summer then just stopped starting
seems like one of the carbs might not be getting gas
ive never worked on a carb or any engine with carbs
its starting to get nice here and i really want to get out
if anyone has any info that might help me get it running again
please let me know
thanks for everyones help in other threads and to everyone who put this page together
amazing information thats easy to find
-shane

[new250]

I just got my first bike delivered last night. I purchased a new 2009 ninja 250, i am excited to learn to ride it, I have never ridden a 2 wheeler before.

[cedesgirl]

Hi! I new to this forum and a newbie rider. I took the MSF course last August and purchased a 08 250 Ninja. I've put about 2000 miles on my bike, but I want to learn more techniques on how to ride safely/become a better rider. This looks like a great forum for me.

[lisap250]

I took my class/license 3yrs ago but didn't get a bike til this past november (08 ninja 250e) and I love it. Like you said, I'm interested in advice on good techniques, turns, compensating for winds(me and my bike don't weigh that much). And I want to become a more skilled rider. Any advice offered would be greatly appreciated. I just recently hit the 1000mile mark on my bike so my inexperience is very evident. But I am still very proud of that mark! Thanks for the warm welcome and I look forward to the advice of experienced riders.

Ride safe and Ride often!
Lisa

[zx10rloaded]

hi kawi lovers my aka is loaded anyway i ride a zx10r im 24 yrs old and located at san jose cali i just wanted to know when or if thers a kawi meet any time soon?