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Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Houston Tx
Posts: 12
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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. Last edited by d0c95 : 09-10-2008 at 12:26 PM. |
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1500 Vulcan Nomad
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 8
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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?
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Novice Tank Roller
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Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 14,957
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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!!!!
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Finally Got Into First Gear
BTK Beginner
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 58
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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 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. |
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Keeper of Donkey
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Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 13,803
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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?!
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Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M
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Keeper of Donkey
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Location: Ottawa, ON
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 3
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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 ![]() |
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eugene,OR
Posts: 4
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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.
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Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Nanticoke, PA
Posts: 1
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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 |
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Central IL
Posts: 20
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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.
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 2
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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 |
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