| Checking in from Texas
Well I am turning 40 next year so I thought it was time to mount up on a dirt bike once again. I started out life in the dirt at the age of 6 and rode all through highschool and college. When this thing called a wife and kids came around I found myself short on cash, so I hung it up and sold out. After a divorce and 20 plus years, I figured it was time to buy me a dirt bike.
I am currently engaged to a beautiful woman with two kids ages 8 and 10. After some research I bought 3 4 wheelers and made everyone happy. After much debate on what type of dirtbike I wanted (never was much on 3 or 4 wheelers) which I narrowed it down to Honda and Yamaha. I came across a 99 YZ 400F in pretty good shape. Picked it up and now its been about 1 month and every muscle in my body aches, but what a EXCELLENT time I am having as is my family.
My ultimate goal is to get back into good enough shape to actually race again... I loved motocross but have done it all...Enduro, motocross and trials even. I love to ride, I love the smell of a 2 stroke but ended up with a 4 stroke. I also own a Harley, which I ride to and from work on a daily basis due to the gas prices.
I mainly do most of the wrenching on my bikes, and am pretty confident, but in the same token am not too proud to say when its above my ability. I hope to obtain a lot of info on this site with the new to me bike.
Ride safe, but ride fast....
Bill |