cmayer31 3 Posted April 23, 2009 Well, I think the title fits me just about perfect. I've been browsing dual sport forums for a while, got hooked, bit the bullet and bought a plated '00 XR650R. I used to play around on MX bikes and have been wanting to hit the dirt again, but with something more versatile than a red sticker bike. I'm definitely at the newb level on this bike, but I'm a quick learner and look forward to riding a lot; too bad I bought going into the hot season. Anyhow, I'm in Escondido and am up for riding anywhere; another SDAR rider pointed me here from ADV. I also have a 2007 Yamaha FZ6, so road rides of any distance are fair game too. I have just about every weekend off and will try to get out as much as possible. Went up Palomar via Nate Harrison Grade this last weekend as a learning ride and learned that the BRP is way more capable than me. I'm looking forward to finding new places to ride around here, and from what I can see this is a great local group that's actually active and enjoy riding. Here are my two bikes the night I picked up the XR: And up on Nate Harrison: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted April 23, 2009 welcome! No web riders here, that's for sure ('cept me) I spend more time East, but a lots of folks from NC. Post a ride or join one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlking6 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome neighbor, There still some good riding weather left this year, hop in on a ride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome to the site I want to go up Nate Harrison at some point myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jed 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome, always good weather in SD county. If you cant take the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome Craig! I've been on so many rides that never would have been but for SDAR members.... Good times, Great people.....Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome, fellow Escondido rider. There is still some cool weather left and then there are still the summer rides. See you on the trails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Dude are those Christmas lights still hanging around your windows in those pics Im also in esco and ride street bikes also, love riding in our local mtns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audible 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome, I'm just over the hill. See ya on the trails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmayer31 3 Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks for the welcome everyone! I'll definitely be out on the trails and will try to make some of the group rides. Dude are those Christmas lights still hanging around your windows in those pics Im also in esco and ride street bikes also, love riding in our local mtns. Yep, those are Christmas lights around the windows. We yanked down the dozens of other lights, forgot those ones, and at this point I think we'll just leave them till next x-mas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted April 23, 2009 WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME !!! hope to see you(*and all the peanut gallery) in the dirt SOON! Blind .....fellow newb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 902 Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome to the group. See ya on the trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
