shane.barton 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Hello, My name is Shane. I purchased an 09 KLR650 a month ago and am loving it. I rode years ago when I was young, then had to take a decade off because I got married. But now I am back riding agian and I am loving it all. I chose the dualsport because I like the fact that I can ride to my destinations for some off-road fun and not have to worry about burning my truck gas or mess around with trailers or loading/unloading. Looking forward to learning alot about adventure riding and hook up with some good rides. -Shane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome to the group!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrendenSD 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome Shane. Your story sound a lot like mine. I haven't owned a bike in 10 years and I just got back into it. I ride very slow as i'm still learning about my machine. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience on this site. Great group of riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted December 18, 2009 Hey Shane, Good move, see you on the trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shane.barton 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for the warm welcome guys. It feels like things are falling into place for me now that I started riding again. I just finished (successfully) the MSF course today and was able to get my base decals for my bike. Now I don't have to get there 2 hours early for a decent parking sopt or have to walk forever if I get there on time. I also was able to get the M class endorsement for my lisence so now i can legally drive the freeways, ride after dark, and have passangers (woohoo!!) Great things in store!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome aboard. Hope to see you on a ride soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome. Rideth not like BikeSlut, and you'll be OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 18, 2009 Shane, You are in the right spot to find rides and riders to fit your goals. Welcome back! I took 13 years off and got back in the dirt just over a year ago. From being associated with this site, I have ridden... To the Grand Canyon, In the high desert touring experimental aircraft crash sites, Northern Arizona, The Desert Dash, Otay Mtn, Palomar Mtn, ....and more local rides than I can remember. I've learned a ton in a year (although it doesn't show). Great group here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome Shane- disregard any warnings in Olde English... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome Shane...always plenty going on here as far as rides, knowledge, experience, etc......and some pretty good entertainment when there isn't anything on tv..... Now you just need to get the wife a bike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome Shane. Good group here but don't trust anyone riding a bike less than 30 years old. Especially watch out for the KTM crowd. They sometimes disguise their orange bikes by painting them black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlking6 0 Posted December 18, 2009 don't trust anyone riding a bike less than 30 years old. unless its a Husky of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shane.barton 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome Shane. Good group here but don't trust anyone riding a bike less than 30 years old. Especially watch out for the KTM crowd. They sometimes disguise their orange bikes by painting them black. Ha! Funny you should say that. My boss at work rides a KTM and when I told him I had a KLR the first thing out of his mouth was: (spoken with a thick soutern draw) "Ya shoulda gotten a KTM!!" Oh well, to me it doesn't matter what brand of bike you ride. The most important thing is being out on the roads and trails enjoying the experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
650hucker 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Welcome! I just joined not too long ago, great group of guys. Don't get flats like bikeslut, don't sing like fakename, don't drift like me, and have fun on your bike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluefin2na 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Are you the guy in ocean beach that i talked to? Anyways ,, welcome to the site i have a couple klrs, lets ride only warning tho, Im VERY SLOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted December 18, 2009 LOTS of good advice in here. enjoy it! i know i do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrendenSD 0 Posted December 18, 2009 Are you the guy in ocean beach that i talked to?Anyways ,, welcome to the site i have a couple klrs, lets ride only warning tho, Im VERY SLOW That could have been me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
