New Member - Sans Cafe Racer

[tylermoney]

So, I figured I'd introduce myself now, and then maybe I'll be able to get some help finding the perfect bike.


I just recently moved back to Austin Texas from Pittsburgh, PA (lived there for 9 years). I've wanted a bike for a long long time, but never thought that Pittsburgh was the place to own one. I mean, if a car can't survive there, how can a motorcycle? Plus, I didn't have a garage. Now that I'm back I've been prowling for a bike like crazy, and I think I've settle on a Honda cb550 as the kind of bike I'd like to get (though I have considered the Yamaha rd350 as well, though have been warned that they're a little bit more temperamental than the hondas).


I've looked at a few around town in Austin, and am planning on looking at a few more this week. I'm trying to have something I'm happy with within the month, but I'm not going to buy until I find the right bike. I've got my Motorcycle Safety and Training Course Time Scheduled for two weeks from now - you have to take this class in the State of Texas to get the "M" on you license. Anyways, I'm super excited, and am glad to soon be a true member of this forum.


If anyone is near Austin and has a 550, or has any other suggestions of a great first bike, let me know. Thanks for your time.

 

[vtwin650]

There is a cb450 up here in Dallas for $800 on CL that I would buy it I needed it. A nice daily runner.

 

[66replica]

I had my eye on that one as well but I have too many projects.

It has a problem slipping out of gear, though.

Anyway, welcome!

 

[tylermoney]

So, it's official. As of last night I'm the owner of a 1973 Yamaha RD350.

I should be picking it up tomorrow if all goes well with my fund transfers from Pittsburgh->Austin. I'm super stoked. It's such a beautiful bike, and going to be a blast to ride. I can't wait.

I'll post pictures as soon as I get a chance. The pictures I have are from an iPhone in florescent lighting, so they don't really do the bike justice.

 

[vtwin650]

Congrats! That is a Great bike in my opinion - love that 2 stroke power!

 

[66replica]

Fantastic choice, man! I'm currently working on a RD400.

 

[bradj]

Good call on the rd, hondas are heavy, slow and fucking played out

 

[joeyputt]

Welcome Brother and congratulations on getting the rd!

 

[tylermoney]

Thanks guys. I officially finished my motorcycle safety/training course for the state of Texas today. Tomorrow, I'll go and take my test at the DPS and get my new license with the "M" on it. I rode my RD quite a bit today. It was a blast. Can't wait to take it for a real ride though.