I just bought a new-to-me bike and am looking forward to getting back into riding. I used to ride way back when in high school and haven't ridden since.
I bought a 2000 WR400F. It has a ton of power! Way more than I need right now but hopefully I'll be glad to have it someday!
I'm primarily a snowmobiler. All steep and deep mtn. riding and hillclimb racing. But I've had enough golf and needed a summer toy. Sounds like you gals like a lighter weight bike. This doesn't feel heavy to me for 2 reasons: 1) I haven't been on lighter bikes to compare to, and 2) I'm used to throwing around a 550+ lb. sled. But I'm sure like in the sledding world, lighter is better.
Anyway, just thought I'd say hi. I'd appreciate any tips you ladies have for learning to ride on a bigger bike. I'm 35, 5'8", 160 lbs. Aggressive as hell on a sled but a little timid on the bike so far (only about 2 hours).
Shannon
I bought a 2000 WR400F. It has a ton of power! Way more than I need right now but hopefully I'll be glad to have it someday!
I'm primarily a snowmobiler. All steep and deep mtn. riding and hillclimb racing. But I've had enough golf and needed a summer toy. Sounds like you gals like a lighter weight bike. This doesn't feel heavy to me for 2 reasons: 1) I haven't been on lighter bikes to compare to, and 2) I'm used to throwing around a 550+ lb. sled. But I'm sure like in the sledding world, lighter is better.
Anyway, just thought I'd say hi. I'd appreciate any tips you ladies have for learning to ride on a bigger bike. I'm 35, 5'8", 160 lbs. Aggressive as hell on a sled but a little timid on the bike so far (only about 2 hours).
Shannon
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