Thanks, TT...

[82fb]

At 41, I finally got my first dirtbike.  Found a nice 2002 WR250F that just happened to have a CA plate.  Bought it, had no trouble transferring title.  Doesn't have any blinkers, etc. just the headlight, taillight.  I really bought it before doing any homework, and didn't know anything about them.  Thankfully, after spending some time, okay, lots of time, reading TT, I think this bike will be perfect for what I want. 

 

Found a awesome dude in on CL selling a complete set of gear, and got it for $200 which was nice, after I spend a lot on the bike.  Managed to crash it already(only had the bike for a couple weeks), and remember, never ridden a dirtbike before.  Probably should not have tried it, but went up a long steep rutted hill with lots of loose rock and dirt.  At a slight turn in the hill, there was a small rock ledge, and I didn't have enough speed, got back to far and the bike came up and to the right.  I was able to fall far enough away that it didn't land on me, but the bike hit hard enough to bend the rear brake lever and crack the clutch cover on a rock.  Oh well, live and learn.

 

Anyway, this sport is so much fun and I wanted to thank all the contributors on this great site! 

 

Mark

[flyandride]

I have a plated '01 in my collection.  You've mad a good choice on it and come to the right place.  Ebay is the place for replacing those broken parts.  

[Brian]

Better late than never.

Welcome to the club.

[not2shabby]

Don't feel bad, I was 55 when I picked up my 03 last summer.

 

Get er' fixed and have fun!

[freightwrench2]

Great to see another success story. thumper has saved me many times. awesome people on here. 48 y/o back at it after 15 years and some other issues

 

Edited February 6, 2014 by freightwrench2

[beezer]

I quit the sport in disgust last Tuesday.

[gimped up]

I quit the sport in disgust last Tuesday.

Why???

[beezer]

Why not?

 

I do it every few months.

[oldnbold]

Why not?

 

I do it every few months.

 

LOL @ Beezer...........but it keeps calling you back. 

[beezer]

I've been riding since 1974.

 

I figure I have quit the sport in disgust during that span at least 86 times for a variety of reasons.

[William1]

I quit once, around 1980, and did not ride for about six years. I had my complete life immersed in bikes, my collection was over 30 at the time. All I did was motorcycle related and I got burnt out. Now, I am involved as a 'gentleman dabbler' and find it pleasurable every time.

 

 

Beezer, I figured you quit ever night when you went to sleep and chose to give it another shot every day when you woke....

[beezer]

As soon as I buckle up my boots and mount up I remember why I do it.