View Full Version : Got 1st bike, been a week, WHEW!
fendias
11-22-2005, 12:51 PM
Well, I love it. Couldn't even drive it home because I had no idea how. But learned and u can't keep me off of it. Can't wait til spring....CAUSE IT'S COLD!
If your in Lake Charles, La. you'll be out on the road before spring. In fact Wed. and Thurs. are going to be great days. Get out and ride!
fendias
11-23-2005, 12:08 PM
The cold will not stop me from riding, but it will be nicer in the spring. We do get a lil cold snap every once in a while. Lost my backrest somewhere on the interstate :hmm2:
Happy riding!
roosrh
11-24-2005, 06:32 PM
I picked up my 1300 on October 4th. Being it is my first bike.........and winter in now upon us, i managed to cram almost 4000M into her.......Cant wait for Spring either
vtxrider
11-25-2005, 06:18 PM
Congrads on the new bike, enjoy your new toy, be safe and always watchout for the other drives (4 wheel vehicles)
Big-X
11-26-2005, 01:12 PM
I'm sure you will love it, the 1800 was my first bike and is awsome.
Welcome to the Cafe!
pcgrossman
11-26-2005, 10:30 PM
Hi, I am a re entry bike rider, I learned 30 years ago how to ride on a 70cc Yamaha and gradually moved up to a H2 750 Kawasaki before a 25 year lay off. I started again last year on a Honda 750 Aero and then moved up to a 1300R VTX. Good luck on a first bike of 1300 or 1800. Lots of things to learn out there. I wonder how I would have done 30 years ago on a heavy cruiser.
mfmaloney
11-28-2005, 10:31 PM
Picked up my 1300 at the end of April. Pushing 14,000 miles. I put it down for a nap, not to bed. I'd have pulled it out this morning if it wasn't raining. Can you believe it got into the 50s in Minneapolis today? Winter Storm Warnings in Fargo but raining in the Cities. If we get anything over 40 and clear/dry roads, I'm at least running around town. My wife and I rode around the neighborhood last December. Leathers and Santa Hats!
Enjoy the ride.
NC Hammer
11-29-2005, 02:24 PM
I saw on CNN today that it was a blizzard in Fergus Falls. I guess you can get out the snowmobiles for awhile.
NC Hammer
11-29-2005, 02:29 PM
Welcome to the new/retread riders! Glad to have you join in.
(I got so excited about the snow in FF, I forgot to say "Welcome"!)
If your in Lake Charles, La. you'll be out on the road before spring. In fact Wed. and Thurs. are going to be great days. Get out and ride!
new on this, hope it's working
I've had my 1300 for two months and already have almost 5000 miles on it. Als rode the Iron butt on it. Bike is incredible
The Iron butt is 1000 miles in less then 24 hrs, I made it in 20 hrs 10 min
NC Hammer
11-30-2005, 12:29 PM
Welcome Roy,
I'm planning on doing an iron butt run this summer/fall.
Tells us more, where'd you go, etc. We like stories.
How much of a hassle was it getting witnesses, saving receipts, and keeping a log?
What did you get from IBA? Patches, pins, etc.?
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