New DS rider in Alexander City

[zx3fred]

Hello all, Thanks for having me here. I am in the process of purchasing a KLR650 and looking for some people to show me what I've been missing from Alabama. I grew up on four-wheelers and dirt bikes and switched to road bikes as soon as I could. I have been off a bike for the last 10 years and bought my 8 year old his first dirt bike Christmas of '16. I guess the wife could sense the envy and has agreed to let me finally get myself another bike. And by envy I mean she sees me riding his TTR50 as much as he does (don't judge me, its got two wheels too). So yeah, I'm pumped to be back on the road/dirt again.

[springer]

 No judgement from me, 2 wheels is 2 wheels. Besides that a fathers job! Gotta show the young'ens how to do it!  ;)

Welcome to Motorcycle Alabama!



and I think I got an extra milk crate around here if you need it.  :D

[klaviator]

Welcome from Huntsville and another KLR rider.  As for the TTR50, I remember having fun on my son's XR70 way back in "The Day".   Like Springer said: "2 wheels is 2 wheels"

[Chuck & Susan]

Welcome to the group, Wing rider from lower Alabama. You will find all types of two wheeling on here and people to support it. Enjoy!!

Chuck

[norton73]

Lots of good riding in Talladega National Forest near you. There's usually a few rides there every year.

Come ride with us at Dualsporting the Free State,

http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2598.0

Watch the forum for other rides.

[Fencejumper09]

Welcome! Definitely check out the upcoming Free State Ride, Al Goodwin always puts on great events!

[KrisCook]

Welcome, Fred, from Birmingham! 

[LawnmowerRG]

No, judgement here either.

Many small bikes have been purchased and repaired at vintage festival for the kids can have fun (keep in mind that the kids at vintage are generally in their 20s).


Welcome to the party.

[renchinrider]

Welcome from Huntsville, Fred.  I'm a road rider and have a couple of Harleys.  I'm also big into vintage bikes of all makes, so you'll see me post a lot in "Vintage".  Look forward to meeting you on the road!

[yamahamer]

Welcome from Green Pond.
I can't judge, 48 years old with no kids and their is a hot rod CRF50 in my garage.
;D Little bikes are fun.  ;D

[zx3fred]

Thank you guys for welcome. I am certain that I will be hitting the trails in and around Talladega National Forest. Luckily for me my step father rides too. He is in to old Gold Wings from '83 - '86, the 500 and 550cc bikes. I think he has somewhere around 3 of those things and about four or five other bikes. Needless to say he has been very supportive and instrumental in getting me back on a bike. He has acquired an older Suzuki endro bike to ride along with me on some the local trails, and i think he is as excited about me getting a bike as I am. Maybe because I will no longer have to ask to borrow one of his  :) 

[Spicciani2]

oh oops... I just gave away my klr650 manual and doohickey...

[zx3fred]

Just ordered my helmet. Going to pick up bike early Saturday morning. The adventure begins!

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[DonJuan]

Just ordered my helmet. Going to pick up bike early Saturday morning. The adventure begins!

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I ride a KLR also, and believe it to be a great bike.  I love mine.

Would I like a firebreathing wheelie machine? Yes.

Does a KLR suit my riding style and experience?  Also, yes.

Ill prolly part ways with my Harley one day, but I'm keeping the Killer.

Enjoy the new ride! Safe travels!

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[zx3fred]

Leaving in 7 hours to go pick up the bike. Helmet and jacket was delivered today.

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