I will start by saying I took the MSF riders course a couple of years ago. Before that I had never driven a motorcycle or even a vehicle with a standard transmission. I surprised myself and I think even my instructors through out the course. I loved it. Well, all this time passed by and I still hadnt found a bike or the oppurtunity to purchase one until last week. I found this Yamaha Seca II on ebay and the price was right. I jumped on it and picked her up today. I put 20 or so miles on some country roads today. Had a blast!

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Good luck with the bike and be safe.

 

Congrats on the new bike!

Nice to hear you took the safe riders course,
If you do it right, you will enjoy many years of safe riding.
Take riding very seriously, Your life depends on it.
Enjoy

 

I never even drove a motorcycle until "after" I purchased my first bike a month before my 20th. birthday.
Over the next 10 years I had a half-a-dozen Motorcycles and enjoyed all of them (maybe even a little more than my cars).
When I met my Wife (just before my 30th. birthday) she said she wouldn't ride, so I sold my favorite bike, a "GoldWing".
A couple years later, I got the bug for another bike, but after only putting about 1500 miles on it in 2 or 3 years, I realized the "thrill" was gone.
I hope you get as much enjoyment out of yours as I did mine.
Like Acrispy1 posted, be safe.

 

Tony, Good, luck, God Speed, and watch the nuts. Do you have a windscreen? Helps keep the bugs off your teeth. Enjoy!!!!

John P

My frst "Bike", 200cc "1953 BASTERT" built in Germany.

 

LOL, no windscreen but I am wearing a HJC full face helmet. DOT and Snell approved.

 

JP ... bikers always have bugs in their teeth ... real bikers can tell ya what kind they were by the taste !!!

Congrats on your new scoot ! Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down and as others have pointed out .... watch out for the other guy !

 

I had a grt Dad, I started racing when I was 5 yrs old, moved up to under 100 cc class by 6, kept moving up in classes until I was 17...did some sport bike racing, as well as drag racing until I was 23, got married, wife said, no, no, I want your sons to have a father...so, be careful out there, I always felt safer on the track...I now ride an old Harley Fatboy...and have had some neat bikes in the between yrs...but, I did give up racing, honey, sure I did...lol....have fun with it....my wife always reading my posts...lol

 

congrats on your new bike, and welcome to the world on two wheels. Nice little ride you got for your first bike. I commute all summer from about April until Nov on my 650, love it, and it really is relaxing because you have to keep your head completely focused on what's going on around you-all the time. So far since 2006 I have about 20,000 miles with zero incidents which is not to say that I'm such a great rider. I'm lucky, and keep myself in the game buzzer to buzzer when I'm strapped on! Have a great time. Mine's asleep now for the winter and I'm already going thru withdrawal!!!! Nice bike!

 

I am upgrading from my Rebel 250 to a V Star Custom this week It's not my favorite bike but I can't afford a Triumph Speedmaster or Ducati Street Fighter.

 

Grats on new bike! Have been thinking of learning to ride and starting out with a Beginner bike Kawasaki Ninja 250R....nice looking bikes.

 

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Grats on new bike! Have been thinking of learning to ride and starting out with a Beginner bike Kawasaki Ninja 250R....nice looking bikes.

Excellent choice - I started on an '05 250. I now own a couple of Ducatis but not before many thousands of miles on the ninjette. Took that lil bike everywhere - back roads, city streets, interstates, paved, gravel, dirt, mountain twisties (lots of those), daily commutes, track days, even hauled her to Cali to ride the PC highway and the Norcal hills. Loved that lil bike.

 

The most important thing to remember is you do not have metal around you protecting you, so when your on you bike YOU ARE PROTECTING THE BIKE, and it's always good to wear leather it's easier to replace than skin. I hope you stay safe and enjoy your new toy.

 

My point was, before my wife interupted my post, is to take it slow, and progress as you feel comfortable, and who knows where that will lead. Be safe and watch out for the other guy. Don't ever think they actually see you, because most times, they don't.

 

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Originally Posted by oledoc2u

My point was, before my wife interupted my post, is to take it slow, and progress as you feel comfortable, and who knows where that will lead. Be safe and watch out for the other guy. Don't ever think they actually see you, because most times, they don't.

lol! And, yes, sounds like you did indeed have a great Dad!

To the original poster (another better late then never post)...
I totally agree with the above statements by ole doc2u and glad to hear you took the MSF - more knowledge is always a good thing. Never let other people/riders pressure you to ride at uncomfortable levels. And while you are watching out for the other guy, never assume they will do the right thing just because they too may be on a bike. It was an out of control motorcyclist that not only caused my accident but fled the scene as well - so much for the "brotherhood" on that day (okay, I'm a "sister" but you get my point). I'm also a huge believer in ATGATT, saved my life that day. Has saved the lives of other racers and riders I have known. If you want to feel the wind in your hair, get a convertible. But it sounds as though you already understand the importance of protecting your own most precious resource.

And have fun - it is an experience of total focus and being one with your vehicle like no other.

 

Man that is so cool.

My first " bike was exactly the same color.

Only it said "J. C. Higgins" on the nameplate.

It didn't have a wind screen either.

Get riddin' pal. Have fun.


rodisaster with a stick

 

what is a "rodisaster"....you get a new mod I didn't hear about....

 

I've owned 12 Japanese bikes in my lifetime...The only SECA's I've ever driven and not owned were the 650 & 750. The one you have looks like the 600....Congrats and good luck with her!

 

An Omen.

I was typing my sig real fast and posted it. Then, later when I looked, it seemed ok. Sorta.

Road disaster with a stick.


Note to self;
"Jokes aren't funny if you have to explain them"

I'll be better when my meds stabilize.


roadisaster with a steek!

 

take it from me & ride like that cant see ya cause they dont !!! Been hit & knocked off 3 differant bikes now but I always buy another one !! They always say I never saw ya after the accident !! Last one was a H D 1200 sportster loved it !!! Be safe & watch out for the other guy he will get ya !!!!