Greetings

ray · 07-27-2010, 07:12 PM

Just acquired my first bike yesterday. A 1981 xs 400 Special. 22,000 miles. Looks a little rough, but starts right up with the kick start. I had always wanted a bike, and finally convinced my wife that I wouldn't kill myself! I just figured out how to work the thing today, and was riding circles in the yard, as I don't yet have my permit. I can't wait to actually get out on the road!

**Adam** · 07-27-2010, 07:51 PM

Hi ray! Congratulations on your new toy and welcome to YF.

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and finally convinced my wife that I wouldn't kill myself!

That's a very common situation

Enjoy!

ktgoesvroom · 07-27-2010, 11:30 PM

Welcome to YF and congrats on the bike!!

Prograde Oil · 07-27-2010, 11:52 PM

Nice! Got any pictures? And dont lie, we know that since it is your first bike you have already taken pictures of it!!! LOL

Welcome to the forum. Good to have you!

**MOTOCROSS MAVERICK** · 07-28-2010, 12:06 AM

Welcome to the forum Ray! Congrats on the new bike!

**xzpolskix** · 07-28-2010, 10:06 AM

Welcome to the forum and I agree with Prograde...... we need to see pics

ray · 07-28-2010, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, I have pics, will post them in a day or so.

I transferred the title, got plates, and got my learning permit today- passed with only one question wrong on the written exam! Took it out on the road after a brief session in the dollar store parking lot down the street. I'm sure it doesn't seem that fast, but after going 45 miles an hour for the first time on a motorcycle- I feel like a new man! I'm definitely hooked now...

ray · 07-28-2010, 07:10 PM

Oops, here it is...

**MOTOCROSS MAVERICK** · 07-29-2010, 10:29 AM

Nice! Looks good! I thought you said it was rough looking? it dont look that bad to me.

**xzpolskix** · 07-29-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ray

...Took it out on the road after a brief session in the dollar store parking lot down the street. I'm sure it doesn't seem that fast, but after going 45 miles an hour for the first time on a motorcycle...

I felt the exact same way the 1st day I got my bike. Went to a big parking lot, then after getting kicked out after 15 minutes I hit the road. A buddy was riding an 1970's suzuki 750 and at one point he took off. I tried to keep up, but when I got up to 50mph, I thought I was gonna fall off because it felt WAYYYYYYY too fast

Gotta love the first few times you're on a bike. Definitely will never feel like that again.

Nice bike, just looks like it needs a good cleaning.

07-27-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
ray Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greetings Just acquired my first bike yesterday. A 1981 xs 400 Special. 22,000 miles. Looks a little rough, but starts right up with the kick start. I had always wanted a bike, and finally convinced my wife that I wouldn't kill myself! I just figured out how to work the thing today, and was riding circles in the yard, as I don't yet have my permit. I can't wait to actually get out on the road!

07-27-2010, 11:52 PM	#4
Prograde Oil Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Nice! Got any pictures? And dont lie, we know that since it is your first bike you have already taken pictures of it!!! LOL Welcome to the forum. Good to have you! __________________ Michael Capps Prograde Oil Want to become a dealer?

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07-28-2010, 06:56 PM	#7
ray Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the welcome! Yes, I have pics, will post them in a day or so. I transferred the title, got plates, and got my learning permit today- passed with only one question wrong on the written exam! Took it out on the road after a brief session in the dollar store parking lot down the street. I'm sure it doesn't seem that fast, but after going 45 miles an hour for the first time on a motorcycle- I feel like a new man! I'm definitely hooked now...

07-28-2010, 07:10 PM	#8
ray Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oops, here it is...

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