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Hello SDAR.

Thanks to the Pres. & ADV Bum for helping me join via computer. I hope to make my membership beneficial to all of us in some small way. My name is Chris (male). I live in North County. I've been riding street bikes for many years. About 5,000-miles per year. I still have a 750 Yamaha. I've been active in clubs with sailing (not government sponsored) and the desert with 4x4's, a buggy, and camping. About 2-months ago, looking to expand my riding, I bought a 2009 KLR650. The previous owner had it decked out with a lot of great accessories. I've added a Corbin Dual Platform seat (that's telling, isn't it!), tank pads, center stand lift handle, and replaced the Kawasaki Soft Side Top Case with a hard case. I'm a retired business owner, married to a wonderful understanding wife, have 2-kids, and a dog. I'd be boring if I wasn't crazy. As I'm learning to handle this dirt bike, I'm sure I'll be giving all of you a good time!

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Welcome! Plenty of us here with the mid-sized bikes. Sounds like your experience will add to the pot of knowledge here. A little slow on rides due to the heat but don't hesitate to join in or post up.

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Come ride , it's entertaining to help those "big " bikes thru sand etc. Actually some riders make it look easy.

Welcome.

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Welcome Chris (Male)!

Don't ride like BikeSlut, nor use the boots he suggests.

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Welcome to the board

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Thanks to all for the welcomes. Trophy Hunter, kind of you to notice my years of experience, but they’re on the street. So I’m basically good for nothing. (At least I don’t have to be paid to be good!) Uncle Champ, glad somebody else is aware of sand. So far, I hate it! (But it is softer to fall down on.) You caught my “big bike” reference to my KLR650. Ya, I know some of the Stars ride 1000s, 1100+, and 1200+, so the bike is really a mid-size. Also notice my Corbin Dual Platform seat. Basically, Corbin did a beautiful job of pulling vinyl over the bike’s backbone. (Seriously, Corbin makes some quality engineered seats.) And good advice! That’s what I need! Paulmbowers, thanks for the warning about BikeSlut. I can’t wait to hear what he’ll say about you. This is gonna be a fun ride. Still setting up this bike to suit me some, but hope to meet many of you in person.

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Hi Chris, I live just north of Escondido and like to get out for a ride mid week whenever possible, street or dirt. Post up when your

ready for a ride and I'll try and join you.

Covered in Dust

also Chris

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Desert season is right around the corner, where do you go riding out there?

Welcome to the group, see you on the trail.

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