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SueZuki · 11-18-2007, 09:35 PM

I have wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle ever since I can remember. I finally achieved my goals of learning to ride and buying my first bike this year. I had some issues due to a spinal cord injury from many years ago, but I had some great friends who helped me learn to ride and modified my bike for me (I needed an electric shifter). I also got a lot of great information from reading posts on this forum. For many years I didn't know if I would ever be able to ride since I can't lift my left foot to shift. Forums like this are a great source for people to get information. I wish I had known about it sooner!

**Clint** · 11-18-2007, 10:30 PM

Welcome, Sue, and congrats on your success! I must say that you have the coolest username I've seen on this forum.

diamond_jim · 11-18-2007, 10:36 PM

brutus · 11-19-2007, 07:25 AM

GO GIRL GO !!!!!
I agree with rowdyred

Thundurburd · 11-19-2007, 09:02 AM

It's good to see another S50 rider from Wisconsin. I'm glad you found a way to ride and I think you're going to like the S50.

Jonathan · 11-19-2007, 09:48 AM

Welcome to the boards.

POE-BOY SAMICH · 11-19-2007, 10:25 AM

WELCOME!

CONGRATS on the new scoot and a BIG thumbs-up on not giving up on your dream to ride!

Stay safe and have fun!

kay · 11-19-2007, 10:38 AM

　Sue!

I can't agree more about your username.
Cool!

jgreth · 11-19-2007, 01:43 PM

I can... in fact, I do! I agree more.

robertc729 · 11-19-2007, 03:58 PM

SNAFU · 11-19-2007, 11:15 PM

Sue!

busa-boy33 · 11-20-2007, 08:20 AM

Hi Sue.. reminds me of the song "A boy named Sue" by Johnny Cash..lol.. anywho.. welcome aboard!

SueZuki · 11-20-2007, 12:05 PM

Thanks for the welcomes everyone! Glad you like the name!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thundurburd

It's good to see another S50 rider from Wisconsin. I'm glad you found a way to ride and I think you're going to like the S50.

Thundurburd - maybe I'll see you on the road sometime. I don't live that far away from Waukesha. In fact my mom and sister live in Waukesha. I haven't ventured out that way on my bike since I haven't ridden on the highway yet. Im hoping by Spring I'll be ready to try out the highways. I do love my S50. It is the perfect size and weight for me and it looks good too!

Thundurburd · 11-20-2007, 01:45 PM

Sue,
Yeh, I like my S50 too.

It's a good fit for me, except for the hard seat. I've put on 5100 miles since May all riding solo, I don't know anyone else who has a motorcycle. Most guys my age have taken up more sensible hobbies.

Today I'm going to hang it up for the season however, I'm taking the bike over for winter storage. Between the cold weather, an upcoming trip out of town, and minor knee surgery next month, I don't see much riding.

But like you said, maybe we will meet on the road next year. Gosh, I'm out there enough.

Ride safe.

yamahog7 · 11-20-2007, 07:49 PM

Sue, Glad you get the chance to feel the wind on your face.

Scoop47501 · 11-22-2007, 08:03 AM

Sue;
Happy to see you riding !! My wife has been riding since 2001 and started out on a 650 V-Star. I think it's cool

Scooper

Ext1jdh · 11-22-2007, 08:06 AM

Jammer · 11-24-2007, 06:46 PM

You're part of a family of people now. Riders. Some good...others good..maybe some that need a bit of..something. But it's Good. Welcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SueZuki

I have wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle ever since I can remember. I finally achieved my goals of learning to ride and buying my first bike this year. I had some issues due to a spinal cord injury from many years ago, but I had some great friends who helped me learn to ride and modified my bike for me (I needed an electric shifter). I also got a lot of great information from reading posts on this forum. For many years I didn't know if I would ever be able to ride since I can't lift my left foot to shift. Forums like this are a great source for people to get information. I wish I had known about it sooner!

11-18-2007, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
SueZuki Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20	New Rider I have wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle ever since I can remember. I finally achieved my goals of learning to ride and buying my first bike this year. I had some issues due to a spinal cord injury from many years ago, but I had some great friends who helped me learn to ride and modified my bike for me (I needed an electric shifter). I also got a lot of great information from reading posts on this forum. For many years I didn't know if I would ever be able to ride since I can't lift my left foot to shift. Forums like this are a great source for people to get information. I wish I had known about it sooner!

11-19-2007, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Thundurburd U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,007	It's good to see another S50 rider from Wisconsin. I'm glad you found a way to ride and I think you're going to like the S50. __________________ The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant; it's the population that is growing.

11-19-2007, 09:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jonathan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: Rescued and being repaired Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Posts: 1,220	Welcome to the boards. __________________ Noticing small changes early, helps you adapt to the bigger changes that are to come. - Anonymous

11-19-2007, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
POE-BOY SAMICH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '07 Harley Road King Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	WELCOME! CONGRATS on the new scoot and a BIG thumbs-up on not giving up on your dream to ride! Stay safe and have fun! __________________ http://www.lonestarmotorcyclealliance.com/

11-19-2007, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	Sue! I can't agree more about your username. Cool! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

11-18-2007, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,557

11-19-2007, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
brutus In Training Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2003 Yamaha 1100 Silverado Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 145	GO GIRL GO !!!!! I agree with rowdyred

11-19-2007, 01:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
jgreth Mr. Threadjack Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki GS500F Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,078	I can... in fact, I do! I agree more. __________________ What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the movie? You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now is happening now. What happened to then? We passed then. When? Just now. We're at now now. Go back to then. When? Now! Now? Now! I can't. Why? We missed it. When? Just now. When will then be now? Soon.

11-19-2007, 03:58 PM	#10 (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

11-19-2007, 11:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,876	Sue! __________________

11-20-2007, 08:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	Hi Sue.. reminds me of the song "A boy named Sue" by Johnny Cash..lol.. anywho.. welcome aboard!

11-20-2007, 01:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Thundurburd U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,007	Sue, Yeh, I like my S50 too. It's a good fit for me, except for the hard seat. I've put on 5100 miles since May all riding solo, I don't know anyone else who has a motorcycle. Most guys my age have taken up more sensible hobbies. Today I'm going to hang it up for the season however, I'm taking the bike over for winter storage. Between the cold weather, an upcoming trip out of town, and minor knee surgery next month, I don't see much riding. But like you said, maybe we will meet on the road next year. Gosh, I'm out there enough. Ride safe. __________________ The sum of the intelligence on the planet is a constant; it's the population that is growing.

11-20-2007, 07:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
yamahog7 Newbie Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 2003 Yamaha RoadStar 1600 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Sue, Glad you get the chance to feel the wind on your face. __________________ Yamahog7 JUST RIDE!!!!

11-22-2007, 08:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
Scoop47501 Where Am I ? Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: 2006 Stratoliner Location: Washington, Indiana Posts: 42	Sue; Happy to see you riding !! My wife has been riding since 2001 and started out on a 650 V-Star. I think it's cool Scooper

11-22-2007, 08:06 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,252	__________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

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