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im a newbie to riding.. but not wrenching.

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by tortisewins916, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. tortisewins916

    tortisewins916 New Member

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    this will sound backwards to most,if not all of you, but I worked it all out in my mind.lol... so I started getting called a giant *ussy, because i wouldnt ride my buddies really nice 76 gl1000 goldwing. finally one day i surprised him by stealing his keys and making him think it was stolen for a day while i was out enjoying a cruise... the power was quite surprising for its age and having well over 100k on the chassis(rebuilt motor and other stuff), i knew right then, this would be something i wanted to face down and defeat.

    I am not a teenager with a fresh memory of biker boyz in my mind. I have been building things and racing things since I was born. my first ride in this world was in a 9 second 72 mustang.(my dads other car was stolen the night i was born.lol) I respect motorcycles and the danger that is there every time you turn the key. to me.. this is about facing my biggest fear in life, and saving a wee bit of cash.

    the first bike i looked at happened to be a 1997 yamaha seca 2 with a fairly lofty 31k on the clock. the guy who sold it to me was very honest and very up front. this bike blew my mind with being agile and having abundant mid range power. paid for it that night, went and registered it, and im addicted now. hope to soak up some good to know type knowledge here and make buddies with cool guys and gals. thanks in advance peeps. heres a pic

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    Welcome to the site ! I'd like to test ride a Seca II sometime.
     
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    for a first bike, i dont think i couldve done much better.
     
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    Welcome, tortise, klms ? what part of the globe are you lurking on ? Wiz.
     
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    WELCOME from TN!!!

    skillet
     
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    Welcome to the site looks like your off to a good start.
     
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    thanks guys. i pride myself on proper and safe riding. I dont fool around. I find that there is no room for being a "hot shot" on the street. and wizard, im from here.....
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZD4ezDbbu4
     
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