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TVgod

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I've been lurking here for about a year and half. When I decided to fully embrace my mid-life crisis and start riding I started reading all types of forums to decide what to ride and how to go about it. This site was the best. I really learned a bunch about riding techniques and bikes. I took the MSF class in the spring of '07. Got my license and started out riding a Buell Blast for about a year. High sided it once on a curve I took to timidly but was able get back on and ride it home. Terrific learning bike but had a hard time hauling me and the spare calories attached to my body up the hills in the hill country at speed. After much research I bought a '93 Nighthawk 750 in spring '08. What a great bike! I've put more miles on it in 6 months than an entire year with the Blast.:rider: I ride with a couple of good groups in San Antonio. Looking forward to many years of riding and hopefully doing some tourning once the kids get thourgh college and I can afford a bike a little more suited for it.:sun:

Randy
 
:welcome: nice to have you here!

Why not meet some of us now? C'mon down to the year-end pie run in College Station on the 27th!
Ride safe & have fun!
:rider:
 
Welcome to the site! :wave:

My first bike was a red 92 Nighthawk 750. It doesn't take much to make that a decent touring bike. I added a little windscreen that sat just above the headlight. I can't recall the brand though :doh: Here's a pic:

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It worked great. I also added a Corbin seat. It was pricey, but well worth it!

Tourmaster has some nice Cortech saddle bags and tail bag systems that work great for a bike like the Nighthawk. They are not real expensive, hold a lot, and are good for all kinds of weather. All you have to do is lube the chain and go!
 
Thanks for the welcomes. I have started upgrades to make it a short distance tourer. I've added a windshield that may be the same one you have.




Can't make the Pie Run. Still doing holiday stuff that weekend.
 

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Who do you ride with in SA? Any of the Bandera Breakfast crowd?

I'm near Helotes, and we go to Boerne all the time...

Cheers! M2
 
Welcome! I live 3 miles from the west end of Hwy 16. Would love to ride with you. There is a ride this Saturday, see [San Antonio] Old School Road 12/20. Bill
 
by the way... was wondering if the correct pronounciation is "burn" or "burnEE".
 
Welcome, I was in Boerne today have a couple of customers
out that way. Come on a ride sometime
 
TVgod said:
Looking forward to many years of riding and hopefully doing some tourning once the kids get thourgh college and I can afford a bike a little more suited for it.:sun:

Randy
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Your bike has a motor and it rolls - you're golden.

Nobody here cares what type of bike you ride unless you do. IFKWIM.

:welcome:
 
Thanks for all the welcomes. :sun: I always look forward to riding when I can.:rider:

M2 said:
Who do you ride with in SA? Any of the Bandera Breakfast crowd?
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I ride with SA Beginners on Bikes and Alamo City Motorcycle Riders. These are groups through Meetup.com.

Blueburg said:
Welcome! I live 3 miles from the west end of Hwy 16. Would love to ride with you. There is a ride this Saturday, see [San Antonio] Old School Road 12/20. Bill
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Thanks for the invite but I have to work.


shootergal said:
by the way... was wondering if the correct pronounciation is "burn" or "burnEE".
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Brr-Knee is the correct pronunciation.

tricepilot said:
Your bike has a motor and it rolls - you're golden.

Nobody here cares what type of bike you ride unless you do. IFKWIM.

:welcome:
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I agree. I'd just love to see the country from a Goldwing or Victory Vision.
 
Watch out for the :welcome: sign, these people will take you in as long time buddies and then force you to ride to eat, then what will you do?

John
 
Hi Randy!!

And a belated welcome to TWT. :welcome:

We've ridden many a fine road together, and hope to do some more of the same out of here!
:rider: & :eat: It just doesn't get any better than that.
 
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