DIYDaddy

Not sure what my dad brought home when I was 7, but it was "big" and after the ride he took me on I was in heaven. He passed a year later and the only thing we had left after his estate was settled was a small Suzuki ped. My brother and I rebuilt it and he rode it to high school (he was 10 years older). I would putt around on it when he got home. It wasn't until a small group of my friends got crotch rockets (Ninga 250's) some 13 years later, that I even thought about motorcycles again. They begged and begged me to buy one. Well when gas hit $5gal a couple years back I did. It was a Yamy FZ6. I put all of 1500mi before the economy took most of what I had. 4 years later here I am with 2 kids and gas inching its way up again. Since I paid a fraction of what I paid the first time I hope I can keep her a bit longer. Gone are the gas sucking 4x4's I am so used to. I have way more fun on two.

FZ6 is one of my current favs. I know you'll love it. You don't want to do any long rides if it still has the factory seat. Found that out the hard way. Good luck to you and Welcome!

Thanks for the welcoming comity! I do believe I am going to love it hear!

Welcome to the club Pete!

Hey there pal! Our bikes sound similar as I paid $450 and got what I paid for. I can't complain to much though. The paint and chrome on her is in excellent condition for her age. With 19k miles all i had was a carb rebuild, which I shopped out, new tires, and a fuel pump. The pump is what is tripping me up currently. A factory electronic replacement is in the $300 range, but an aftermarket vacuum pump is in the $50's. So I am sorting through it. Not only is it cool to have another "Yankee", but a fellow Hoosier too! See ya around the road.

Hey there all! I am new to all of this, bikes, web forums, etc. I am hoping to learn a lot and meet some people. I find it so amazing the geographical differences among the members here. Anyway, just bought my first bike, a 1987 Virago XV535. I purchased primarily for the fuel savings when commuting to and from work. I don't yet have my endorsement to ride, but hoping to be hitting the blacktop early next week. Thanks for having me! See you around the board, maybe even the road!