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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Default I finally got my first bike! w00t w00t

Yeah, so after a long time doing research, reading about good starter bikes, deciding back and forth betweeen many options, learning a lot in the process, deciding and finding good gear, knowing important tips about riding, and many other stuff, the day has finally come, the day when I got my first bike.

That day was yesterday. I only knew the theory, never had practiced before, and it felt great to "ride" it a little in the parking lot, just practicing with the clutch and throttle, after a while I had the confidence to start turning and shifting, today I was already doing a 8 track in the parking lot, going slowly and always respecting the bike. I don't want yet to go out in the streets, where I live there are a lot of hills so I need to practice a little more how to start rolling, be a little more smooth.

So, /26 thanks. Many of you have played a important part in not getting me killed, I was one of those that wanted to buy a 600 for a first bike, didn't cared too much about gear and was completely clueless to bikes. Thanks for making me having an advantage on many other rookie riders out there.

Ride on /26, ride on

Of course, here's some pics...sorry for the quality, I just snapped them quick between riding sesions




Hahaha just kidding...here she is, a 2005 Yammy XT225, only 1900 miles






I got it plus some cash for my 90 Eclipse, and I'm really loving the trade. I wanted another style of bike, but since I wasn't gettting a lot of offers for the car, I decided to go ahead with the most serious customer. Maybe I will put it up for sale and buy a newer 250 or 500, or maybe I will keep it and buy an older Ninja 250 too, having both should be fun.

MSF? There isn't something like it in here, a total shame.
Gear? In the process of ordering...leather jacket, lid, gauntlets, boots, overpants and knee/shin guards
Insurance? In process also.

Tell me what you think
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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225cc SuMo!!!

Love it, ride safe.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Congrats ride safe
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oodie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Congrats ride safe </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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nice bike man, I've always kind of wanted one of those, but can't justify spending $4300+ for a new one. It just doesn't seem worth it.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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LMAO on the technic bike. We miss you in the F1 thread, well some of us
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Thanks all for their comments

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The_Head &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice bike man, I've always kind of wanted one of those, but can't justify spending $4300+ for a new one. It just doesn't seem worth it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know how you feel, this wouldn't be my first choice of bike either.

But opportunity knocked and I wouldn't wanted to miss it.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tadehi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LMAO on the technic bike</TD></TR></TABLE>

It needs a clip-on ASAP

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tadehi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">We miss you in the F1 thread, well some of us </TD></TR></TABLE>

Awwwwwwwww...let me guess...

All those that aren't red blinded, aye?
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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That bike looks awesome!! Congrats on the purchase.

What's that gunk on the swingarm?
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That bike looks awesome!! Congrats on the purchase.

What's that gunk on the swingarm?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks marm

It must be a little dirt or something, I checked the bike through before proceding with the business and it was in great shape.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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sweet runabout!
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Great dude, finally got the bike, nice find, now buy the gear you need and lets go ride
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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+1 FTW!
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Go leo yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now you need to change your location to...

"Backin The Rear In"

Lol.

J/k

Have fun man congrats! Get some ride time on that bad boy!
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Thanks for the kind comments

If anyone knows where I can find a SuMo kit for this bike, it would be greatly apreciated...I've been thinking about doing a DIY kit, but I don't have too much knowledge on the matter and I really want to spend more time ON the bike than fixing her.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:05 AM
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boooo 1st pic is better than the others

congrats maing Time to get some pix doing a sweet wheelie.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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DUDE... that's the kind of bike we use to make hits down south. I mean, it looks nice to me
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pauldo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Time to get some pix doing a sweet wheelie.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I already got little clutch wheelie yesterday. Not a wheelie per se, but the front tire was off the ground for a second, totally accidental

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I like your lid, do you use it in said hits?
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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I just noticed I have gorilla hands.

You what they say about big hand and big feet?
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Big socks... big Gloves
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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Well, after all, the gorilla is the primate with the smallest member in comparison to humans and chimps.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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Lucky it's my hands that are agro then
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Starscream &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the kind comments

If anyone knows where I can find a SuMo kit for this bike, it would be greatly apreciated...I've been thinking about doing a DIY kit, but I don't have too much knowledge on the matter and I really want to spend more time ON the bike than fixing her. </TD></TR></TABLE>
What is this model similar to in the US? The YZ series?

You could find used parts/kits on supermotojunkie.com or thumpertalk.com. But, worry about that later. Just get out and ride bro!

68%??? WTF?
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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congrats, great choice for your first bike :D
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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LOL

Schu is that really you?

******* AWESOME
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