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gabby:
Hi there, I have been visiting the sight for a few months and thought I would drop in and say hi.  I bought a 77 Yamaha xs750 triple back in march and had grand dreams of what she would become.  The bike was pretty perfect after a new battery and a tank of gas, but I was really struggling to ride it due to the size.  I took a motorcycle training class and thought that maybe if I just got the hang of it on something smaller (they teach on 250s) that I would then feel better about my own.  But I still just couldn't do it and I didn't really want to lower it.
Anyway, I tossed it up on CL for sale or trade and found a swapper, we even traded and now I have a 81 Honda CM400 to tinker with.  I have already gotten past all of the neigh sayers who tell stories about how I will one day want more power and more bike...idiots.  I want a bike I can ride, and I am a little girly girl. So here they are the Ex and the Current.
Oh and I live in MN and only have a few short months of riding before the winter tear apart begins. :)

andrew6v:
I think it's more fun to ride a small bike fast, then have a big bike you will never reach top speed with. Less likely to get speeding tickets too, well maybe not.


Nice colour, you may wanna take a look at this post

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=26184.0

It shows a ton of build threads regarding your bike. Should find some inspiration there.


oh and welcome to the forum!

JustinLonghorn:
Welcome to the Fray, Gabby.

swan:
Welcome aboard from me and the other Winona Riders. Our long winters make for great bikes in the spring.

Captmilk76:
I think you made a great deal. I have heard that the 750 triples can be a bear..plus never mind the nay-sayers anyway. When you are done adding your style to the bike the'll be singing a different tune.

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