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Pika · 06-24-2007, 10:41 PM

Well, I just signed up so thought I'd better say "Hello". I'm in hopes of learning something about motorcycles from you learned members !!.
I have never owned a motorcycle before. 1948-49, I had a Whizzer motor bike. You bought the kit and put it on your own bicyle at that time. Only had 1 1/2 HP. and coudn't keep valves in it. Delivered a lot of newspapers to buy that thing. Anyway I've owned a 125cc scooter-Vespa look alike for the past year and have fun putting around town. Maybe use it more than the car now, 70 mpg. I completed the State motorcycle class to get my license.
I just bought a 1977 Yamaha XS3602D. Will be delivered mid July. Nice shape.
11,000 mi on it. Good or bad it will be educating and interesting. I always liked the design of the older bikes.
That's about it. I guess I'll be on the Yamaha forums mostly ?..

robertc729 · 06-24-2007, 10:46 PM

GSX1100FL · 06-24-2007, 11:08 PM

Welcome aboard.

Mavman · 06-24-2007, 11:13 PM

Welcome!

Is this a pic of it?

Yamaha XS250, XS360, XS400 Repair & Service Manual 1975-1984 by Haynes

kinda reminds me of my old suzi GS450L

brutus · 06-25-2007, 03:43 AM

WELCOME !!!
In 48 or 49 ???? Hell you must be older than me. Bought my first motorcycle at 59 in 2003. A new Yamaha 1100 Silverado. I love it. Anyhow welcome & I'm sure you will like this site, I do.

Pika · 06-25-2007, 03:57 PM

Hello and thanks for the replies. Yep, I'm 73 and still good shape and rarely slow down. This XS360 looks like the older Honda CB's. Flat seat, flat gas tank. Spiffy looking. When I get it maybe I'll figure out how to send a picture.

SNAFU · 06-25-2007, 04:45 PM

Harv!

DustEater · 06-25-2007, 04:53 PM

Welcome in!

ISpeed13 · 06-25-2007, 05:43 PM

here!!!

DR-Z125L · 06-25-2007, 07:38 PM

DragonRider · 06-28-2007, 11:56 PM

Good for you. Still out and about,I hope I am still able to when I catch up to you. Hahaha.

06-24-2007, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pika Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 1977 Yamaha XS3602D 2006 125cc scooter Location: Sheridan, WY Posts: 23	New Guy Well, I just signed up so thought I'd better say "Hello". I'm in hopes of learning something about motorcycles from you learned members !!. I have never owned a motorcycle before. 1948-49, I had a Whizzer motor bike. You bought the kit and put it on your own bicyle at that time. Only had 1 1/2 HP. and coudn't keep valves in it. Delivered a lot of newspapers to buy that thing. Anyway I've owned a 125cc scooter-Vespa look alike for the past year and have fun putting around town. Maybe use it more than the car now, 70 mpg. I completed the State motorcycle class to get my license. I just bought a 1977 Yamaha XS3602D. Will be delivered mid July. Nice shape. 11,000 mi on it. Good or bad it will be educating and interesting. I always liked the design of the older bikes. That's about it. I guess I'll be on the Yamaha forums mostly ?..

06-25-2007, 03:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
brutus In Training Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2003 Yamaha 1100 Silverado Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 145	new guy WELCOME !!! In 48 or 49 ???? Hell you must be older than me. Bought my first motorcycle at 59 in 2003. A new Yamaha 1100 Silverado. I love it. Anyhow welcome & I'm sure you will like this site, I do.

06-25-2007, 04:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,876	Harv! __________________

06-25-2007, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-25-2007, 05:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
ISpeed13 Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 185	here!!! __________________ "Yep, I'm cool!" ____________________________ Fishy- fishy in the brook Daddy caught him with a hook; Mommy fried him in the pan And baby ate him like a man.

06-24-2007, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,040

06-24-2007, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
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06-25-2007, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pika Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 1977 Yamaha XS3602D 2006 125cc scooter Location: Sheridan, WY Posts: 23	Hello and thanks for the replies. Yep, I'm 73 and still good shape and rarely slow down. This XS360 looks like the older Honda CB's. Flat seat, flat gas tank. Spiffy looking. When I get it maybe I'll figure out how to send a picture.

06-25-2007, 07:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
DR-Z125L Special/Abusive Title Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,364

06-28-2007, 11:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
DragonRider Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Candy Grand Blue with 42,050 miles since May 18th 2006 Location: Tacoma ,Washington Posts: 917	Welcome Harv! Good for you. Still out and about,I hope I am still able to when I catch up to you. Hahaha.

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