Better attempt at an intro

SUR6E · 05-28-2008, 03:14 PM

Hi all,

My other post had to be moved to the appropriate section so let me try again and provide some info about me and how I got to riding.

Last year my wife and I were on vacation in Colorado. We visited family members that ride and have a number of bikes. I used to live in Europe and rode a moped to college, which is no more than 49cc. While in CO I got to play on their 125cc dirtbike. I rode around on their land and at their campground. Learned to shift, lean etc. Quickly got the hang of it and loved it. Made my wife try it too. We decided to take the MSF course together and we did. I took to it real quick and easy and my wife did well too. Those were the 250cc bikes. Now probably half a year later we have moved to CO and have not touched a bike since the class. We have our CO licenses now and we needed another vehicle so I chose the bike I'm getting tomorrow. It's a Team Yamaha Blue 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 with less than 1200 miles. I testrode it last saturday and it was surprisingly easy. I got on it and took the course through the neighborhood that the dealer told me to take. It was awesome. I got lost too

and then found my way back to the shop. They were all worried that something happened and one of them actually came looking for me but I got back on my own just fine. Just sat at a red light that just wouldn't turn green. So I 180'd and found another way back. I did stall it a few times. Too little gas I'm sure. Another thing I noticed is that the rear wheel eaily locks up with little pressure on the brake. Hope I'll get used to that. Anyway. As little time as I've spent on two powerful wheels, I love it. I realize I have a lot to learn and I am aware of alot of advice already given. One thing I will do is ride with experienced riders and learn from them. Hopefully I'll last a long time that way

Cruzrat · 05-28-2008, 05:55 PM

Hello Sur6e and welcome to the forums !

SUR6E · 05-28-2008, 06:03 PM

Thanks, and good quote in your sig

chaindad · 05-28-2008, 07:36 PM

Welcome to the forum from Southern Illinois!

iamgumby · 05-28-2008, 11:02 PM

Hello sur6e, and welcome to the forums!

Shifty · 05-29-2008, 04:23 PM

Welcome to the forum, glad to have you aboard.

Ringo · 05-30-2008, 09:49 AM

Greetings Sur6e, keep it between the lines and welcome aboard.

05-28-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
SUR6E YZF R6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 23	Better attempt at an intro Hi all, My other post had to be moved to the appropriate section so let me try again and provide some info about me and how I got to riding. Last year my wife and I were on vacation in Colorado. We visited family members that ride and have a number of bikes. I used to live in Europe and rode a moped to college, which is no more than 49cc. While in CO I got to play on their 125cc dirtbike. I rode around on their land and at their campground. Learned to shift, lean etc. Quickly got the hang of it and loved it. Made my wife try it too. We decided to take the MSF course together and we did. I took to it real quick and easy and my wife did well too. Those were the 250cc bikes. Now probably half a year later we have moved to CO and have not touched a bike since the class. We have our CO licenses now and we needed another vehicle so I chose the bike I'm getting tomorrow. It's a Team Yamaha Blue 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 with less than 1200 miles. I testrode it last saturday and it was surprisingly easy. I got on it and took the course through the neighborhood that the dealer told me to take. It was awesome. I got lost too and then found my way back to the shop. They were all worried that something happened and one of them actually came looking for me but I got back on my own just fine. Just sat at a red light that just wouldn't turn green. So I 180'd and found another way back. I did stall it a few times. Too little gas I'm sure. Another thing I noticed is that the rear wheel eaily locks up with little pressure on the brake. Hope I'll get used to that. Anyway. As little time as I've spent on two powerful wheels, I love it. I realize I have a lot to learn and I am aware of alot of advice already given. One thing I will do is ride with experienced riders and learn from them. Hopefully I'll last a long time that way

05-28-2008, 05:55 PM	#2
Cruzrat no title needed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Harrison,Ar. Posts: 521	Hello Sur6e and welcome to the forums ! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-28-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
chaindad Knees 2 the breeze! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,465	Welcome to the forum from Southern Illinois! __________________ Always in our hearts..RIP iamgumby..forum legend

05-28-2008, 11:02 PM	#5
iamgumby Fallen Riders Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 3,950	Hello sur6e, and welcome to the forums! __________________ 03 Suzuki GSF1200S Bandit, HIR headlights, GIVI shield, SWMoto guards, Hayabusa shock, lowered 2", H/S backrest & tailrack, Avon Storms, VStrom Hand Guards, IBA SS 1k Last edited by iamgumby; 05-29-2008 at 06:21 PM.. Reason: Not surge - sur6e!

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05-28-2008, 06:03 PM	#3
SUR6E YZF R6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 23	Thanks, and good quote in your sig

05-29-2008, 04:23 PM	#6
Shifty Master At Arms Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 161	Welcome to the forum, glad to have you aboard.

05-30-2008, 09:49 AM	#7
Ringo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 374	Greetings Sur6e, keep it between the lines and welcome aboard.