Hey everyone!
Just wanted to introduce myself really quickly. I've been wanting a bike for years now (I've actually read the Idiot's Guide about a dozen times!), and I came REALLY close to picking up a VL800 about this time last year but ended up getting a new truck ('04 Nissan Xterra, hence the name) instead. Well with gas prices climbing, and a nice long commute (about 30-40 miles) to work I'm probably gonna finally get one in the next few months. I'm a cruiser person for sure, and I'm looking at either picking up a new C50 or a used 800 Intruder or Intruder Volusia. I haven't decided between the new or used yet 'cause I waiting until after my MSF class to decide if I can handle a new one without having to worry about dropping it or laying it down! Anyone's opinions are more than welcome!!
Personally, I live in Colorado, which is wonderful 'cause we've got something along the lines of 300 sunny days a year!
I'm a Paramedic (and yes I have seen enough people killed on motorcycles that I should know better!
) and at times I've been known to be a hose-monkey...err...firefighter. I'm also finishing up my Bachlors at CU in Boulder. As for other hobbies, I like climbing (rock and mountains), fly fishing, four-wheeling and shooting (my Xterra and my Glock are my two babies until I get the bike!)
Yea...that's about it! I can't wait to get out on the beautiful mountain roads we've got up here on the back of a nice cruiser!!
Nate.