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Hi all.
I'll start off by stating that I do not currently own one of these bikes, but they are my favorite.
I've never owned any street bike before, but am wanting one.
I've owned several motorcycles growing up : XR80, XL100, '87 CR125, but then I switched to four wheels when I was 14 and bought a brand new 1996 Yamaha Warrior 350 ATV. Then when I got my first job I bought a 2003 Cannondale Speed 440 ATV. I have since sold the C'dale and only have the Warrior. Havn't rode the quad for probably 6 months now.
Moving away from home recently is really killing me (I'm a country boy who has moved to a more urban area). I left my quad back home and I know this summer I won't be able to stand being couped up. I figure getting a bike to cruise on would be a great new adventure for me. I'm a Yamaha lover and being 24 and not a fan of the crotch rockets, the Warrior is the one street bike of Yamaha's that really appeals to me.
I have a few questions about these bikes and I want to learn.
I'm 6'7", 275#, will this bike be too small, ergonomically for me? Will I feel cramped up on it?
I know it will have plenty of power, probably too much for a newb like me.
I have on major hang up onthese bikes, and that is the rear fender. I wish that it wasn't just sticking straight out there. I really like the looks of this bike.
I guess html code is not allowed, here is the link:
http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/star/2008calendar/large/220591_f0e7b.jpg
I know that I don't want to spend nearly what this guy has, but would like to do a rear fender like that. My initial mods would be that style rear fender, those pipes, and some cool bars.
I'll do some digging around on here to see what I can find out about such mods, (I'm sure they have been discussed a gazillion times and a simple search will yield good results, right?!)
Anyway, thanks for your time.
I'll start off by stating that I do not currently own one of these bikes, but they are my favorite.
I've never owned any street bike before, but am wanting one.
I've owned several motorcycles growing up : XR80, XL100, '87 CR125, but then I switched to four wheels when I was 14 and bought a brand new 1996 Yamaha Warrior 350 ATV. Then when I got my first job I bought a 2003 Cannondale Speed 440 ATV. I have since sold the C'dale and only have the Warrior. Havn't rode the quad for probably 6 months now.
Moving away from home recently is really killing me (I'm a country boy who has moved to a more urban area). I left my quad back home and I know this summer I won't be able to stand being couped up. I figure getting a bike to cruise on would be a great new adventure for me. I'm a Yamaha lover and being 24 and not a fan of the crotch rockets, the Warrior is the one street bike of Yamaha's that really appeals to me.
I have a few questions about these bikes and I want to learn.
I'm 6'7", 275#, will this bike be too small, ergonomically for me? Will I feel cramped up on it?
I know it will have plenty of power, probably too much for a newb like me.
I have on major hang up onthese bikes, and that is the rear fender. I wish that it wasn't just sticking straight out there. I really like the looks of this bike.
I guess html code is not allowed, here is the link:
http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/star/2008calendar/large/220591_f0e7b.jpg
I know that I don't want to spend nearly what this guy has, but would like to do a rear fender like that. My initial mods would be that style rear fender, those pipes, and some cool bars.
I'll do some digging around on here to see what I can find out about such mods, (I'm sure they have been discussed a gazillion times and a simple search will yield good results, right?!)
Anyway, thanks for your time.
