Intro
#1
09-27-2008, 10:28 PM
Intro
Hey Everyone,
New to this forum, but have been riding bikes on and off for some time now.
Initially started riding 50cc mopeds before advancing to a Yamaha Offroad 125cc and Yamaha RD-125 street bike.
Also had some experience and training in Europe as an army motorcycle ordinance with old Jawa 400cc 2 stroke motorcycles that were quite the "treat" to ride. Half the time you would be pushing instead of riding.
My next purchase was a Yamaha FZR400R which was a blast to ride and perfect size for my 165 lbs frame at the time. After doing some stupid stuff on it (dumping it and riding drunk), I sold it to help pay for my college tuition.....sad day....but probably a smart move..lol
After a 14 year break, I'm back in the game now with a 07-KLX250s. Typically only like to goof off on bikes, so trail riding is best/safer for me. I figured that a tree @ 30 mph is probably easier to dodge then a transport truck @ 150 mph.
Currently doing the basic mods to the bike, putting the ***** back into it. This forum has been a wealth of knowledge, so I thought I should introduce myself properly since I plan to be on here quite a bit.
I'm 34 and located in Nananimo, BC - Canada. (Vancouver Island).
New to this forum, but have been riding bikes on and off for some time now.
Initially started riding 50cc mopeds before advancing to a Yamaha Offroad 125cc and Yamaha RD-125 street bike.
Also had some experience and training in Europe as an army motorcycle ordinance with old Jawa 400cc 2 stroke motorcycles that were quite the "treat" to ride. Half the time you would be pushing instead of riding.
My next purchase was a Yamaha FZR400R which was a blast to ride and perfect size for my 165 lbs frame at the time. After doing some stupid stuff on it (dumping it and riding drunk), I sold it to help pay for my college tuition.....sad day....but probably a smart move..lol
After a 14 year break, I'm back in the game now with a 07-KLX250s. Typically only like to goof off on bikes, so trail riding is best/safer for me. I figured that a tree @ 30 mph is probably easier to dodge then a transport truck @ 150 mph.
Currently doing the basic mods to the bike, putting the ***** back into it. This forum has been a wealth of knowledge, so I thought I should introduce myself properly since I plan to be on here quite a bit.
I'm 34 and located in Nananimo, BC - Canada. (Vancouver Island).
#3
09-28-2008, 01:49 AM
Welcome to KF.
hahaha, but it still hurts if the hand smacks the tree.
I figured that a tree @ 30 mph is probably easier to dodge
#5
09-28-2008, 03:37 PM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
Awesome man!!! Welcome to the forums, and the greatest bike ever!!! Hey did you read my Vancouver Island ride report that I took in August? Here is the link. Let me know if you recognize the areas. Again welcome and talk to you soon. 
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378743
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378743
#6
09-28-2008, 06:53 PM
Model Section
Yeah I noticed..... Was told to view the sticky mod posts at the top and was initially confused if I was on the right website...lol
#7
09-28-2008, 06:57 PM
Van Isle
Awesome man!!! Welcome to the forums, and the greatest bike ever!!! Hey did you read my Vancouver Island ride report that I took in August? Here is the link. Let me know if you recognize the areas. Again welcome and talk to you soon.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378743
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378743
I'm relatively new to the island (4 months). But the major spots on the pics I did recognize. Great place to ride cuz of all the logging roads, although I'm sure you weren't surprised about the rainy weather...lol
Thanks for the warm welcomes....
#8
09-29-2008, 12:55 PM
aaaaaahahahaha yes the guys in the KLX section work very hard on the first thread
