Mcleod

Hi Robin, I'm Alan and I live in Glasgow now (last 4 years). Prior to that I lived in Worthing for 20 years and still fly down to see friends every so often. I don't have a mint 125 but she runs well and I'm taking my time getting to know the bike and planning what needs to be done to keep her in good nick. Just wanted to tell you that you are certainly not an oldie. I'm 64, passed my test 48 years ago and still feel a newbie every day. As for the Stones, I agree but I'm an old fart. Biking helps keep me young. Hope it does the same for you. Maybe see you in sunny Sussex some time. Best wishes and good luck.

Thanks blackhat 250. I'm certainly not Lord of the Isles let alone my own two wheels but I'm getting there. Thanks for your welcome.

Hi Noise, Hi Slice. I can understand the grin factor. The gent I bought the 125 from has now passed his test and acquired a beautiful 650 Dragstar. He is so chuffed and so I am I. I reckon we both got what we wanted. My 125 is 16 years old and, like me, has a few knocks and scratches and, unlike me, loads of character. Once I listen and learn a bit more I hope I can be a productive and (probably unwittingly) amusing member. Thanks for the welcome. Until 3 weeks ago I hadn't ridden a bike for 36 years but I'm still alive and promise to warn you if I'm out and about in your neck of the woods! Thanks again. In the past 3 weeks I've bumped into (?) so many Yamaha enthusiasts and bikers of all colours. I had forgotten what a vibrant and varied community bikers are. Sorry about the verbosity - just so happy.

Hello all, just registered and have a feeling I'm already doing things wrong (maybe shouldn't have had that last beer). If I am, please correct me and advise of rules and protocols. I'm an old guy who has picked up biking again after 36 years (I know, I know) and I really enjoy my Dragstar 125. Have already read and been amused by (in a fun way) by some threads. I have never ridden a cruiser before ( I know it's only a baby cruiser) and I understand and appreciate all the comments about how different it is. Having said that, I love it. I love the "smell the roses" feel of it and the fact that (as commented on in the threads) awareness, observation and planning ahead are a really positive experience. Obviously, I have a steep learning curve ahead but so far loving it. Love the forum too and hope I never offend (if I do it certainly won't be intentional). Thanks