Checking in from Texas

Luedecke2009 · 07-01-2008, 05:36 AM

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

Th3-di3ing-br33d · 07-01-2008, 06:11 AM

welcome! !

tigmaster · 07-01-2008, 06:50 AM

Hey, great to have you here. Good to see you getting back in the sport after so many years off and bringing the family with you.

We have plenty of how-to articles here and not a single question goes un-answered, even the most difficult one.

Enjoy the dirt and street, I sure do.

Th3-di3ing-br33d · 07-01-2008, 06:53 AM

those YZ400f's are tanks. they are very good bikes that last a good long time lol. thats cool that your family rides too!!

Luedecke2009 · 07-01-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Th3-di3ing-br33d

those YZ400f's are tanks. they are very good bikes that last a good long time lol. thats cool that your family rides too!!

Yes I agree, it is a bit heavy, but I need to get into shape and will upgrade down the road if my body dosent fall apart!!

The family is really enjoying it. Like I said I grew up riding with my family, so I am passing it down the line...My parents both ride Harleys my brother was killed in 2000 on his, but motorcycles are in our blood, so we all still ride and have a good time. I am trying to talk my dad back into getting a dirt bike!!!!

Thanks so much for the welcome!!! I look forward to learning a lot from this board.

Hardtail · 07-01-2008, 10:29 AM

Welcome, I'm 45 have a 93 FLSTC, 96 KTM250. I'm ALOT better on the HD but learning dirt! We have an "Old Guys Rule" And "Dirt Bike Parrents"(plus others) groups you might want to check out,they just started and are turning out really fun! Add Gas and Haul Ass!!

wr250f95 · 07-01-2008, 10:55 AM

welcome man, that yz 400f is a good bike.

JThompson · 07-01-2008, 11:37 AM

Welcome to the forums! You are never to old to ride so good for you for getting out there and riding. We have some groups here that may be of interest to you. Check these out.
Mototips - Dirt bike parents
Mototips - Old Guys Rule!!!

Cant wait to read your posts

turtlemann14 · 07-01-2008, 11:40 AM

welcome to the sight good to have you here

we are at your assistance

07-01-2008, 05:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Luedecke2009 C Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amarillo Texas Posts: 109	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

07-01-2008, 06:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Th3-di3ing-br33d Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Valley, Ohio Posts: 1,202	welcome! ! __________________ KX 80. rebuilt carb. redone cooling system. still rebuilding it 01 yz 125, FMF Fatty with a Power core 2, Renthal Fat Bars, tag trees,work connection frame gaurds&skid plate&radiator gaurds. Vforce3 reeds. may 08/09 some sort of 250f here i come Moose Racing Products http://mooseracing.com/ District 11 racing http://www.district11ama.com/ http://www.fasttraxxracing.com/ Bo's Radical Racer's. thanks for all the help

07-01-2008, 06:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,240	Hey, great to have you here. Good to see you getting back in the sport after so many years off and bringing the family with you. We have plenty of how-to articles here and not a single question goes un-answered, even the most difficult one. Enjoy the dirt and street, I sure do. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

07-01-2008, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Th3-di3ing-br33d Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Valley, Ohio Posts: 1,202	those YZ400f's are tanks. they are very good bikes that last a good long time lol. thats cool that your family rides too!! __________________ KX 80. rebuilt carb. redone cooling system. still rebuilding it 01 yz 125, FMF Fatty with a Power core 2, Renthal Fat Bars, tag trees,work connection frame gaurds&skid plate&radiator gaurds. Vforce3 reeds. may 08/09 some sort of 250f here i come Moose Racing Products http://mooseracing.com/ District 11 racing http://www.district11ama.com/ http://www.fasttraxxracing.com/ Bo's Radical Racer's. thanks for all the help

07-01-2008, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hardtail Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast V.A. Posts: 1,644	Welcome, I'm 45 have a 93 FLSTC, 96 KTM250. I'm ALOT better on the HD but learning dirt! We have an "Old Guys Rule" And "Dirt Bike Parrents"(plus others) groups you might want to check out,they just started and are turning out really fun! Add Gas and Haul Ass!! __________________ I love the smell of gasoline!! I woke up.....life is good!!!

07-01-2008, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,418	welcome man, that yz 400f is a good bike. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

07-01-2008, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,637	Welcome to the forums! You are never to old to ride so good for you for getting out there and riding. We have some groups here that may be of interest to you. Check these out. Mototips - Dirt bike parents Mototips - Old Guys Rule!!! Cant wait to read your posts __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

07-01-2008, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
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