Howdy from Texas!

[ready2goriding]

With the rising cost of gas, I felt it prudent to get a bike. I first looked at and rode a Hayabusa- which I screamed and ran from! Not a good starter bike for me... While I have ridden dirt bikes, street bikes, atv's and anything else on wheels for my entire life, it seemed too intense for a guy's 1st commuter bike! I wandered into my local Yamaha dealer and asked to see an R6. He asked me how far a commute to work. I responded 41 miles one way! He showed me my 08 Raven FZ6, and the rest is history! 3 weeks in- 1,250+ miles, and I wish I had done this 20 years ago! I love this forum- lots of good info for a rookie like myself- and want to say "Hello" to everyone, and cya on the asphault! Woo-hoo! ready

 

[bikerider]

Welcome. Another Texan :cheer: :thumbup:

 

[jsteinb95]

:welcome:

Wise decision; passing on the busa

Enjoy the site & ride safe!

 

[Hellgate]

Hey Ready - welcome to the forum, very smart call on passing on the Busa. Your salesman sounds like a very good one too for recommending the FZ. I was looking at sport bikes too, R6 was on the list and my salesdude recommended the FZ and I've been super happy!

Hey Texas ridders - we need to do a get together. Maybe meet in Killeen and ride the hills there? I think we'd have a pretty good sized herd.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Welcome to the forum. I was going to say the samething as Pete (Hellgate) regarding the salesman referring to the FZ vs the R6. There is about a $2-$3000 difference in price range. Glad to see that the salesman wasn't greedy, pushing for the higher cost bike. Unless you overpaid for your bike! We have a thread on that too.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/main-lobby/303-how-much-did-you-spend-your-fz6-7200-a.html

 

[Fred]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Troubl]

Welcome! Enjoy! Be careful! Have fun! :Sport:

 

[jetfz'r]

With the rising cost of gas, I felt it prudent to get a bike. I first looked at and rode a Hayabusa- which I screamed and ran from! Not a good starter bike for me... While I have ridden dirt bikes, street bikes, atv's and anything else on wheels for my entire life, it seemed too intense for a guy's 1st commuter bike! I wandered into my local Yamaha dealer and asked to see an R6. He asked me how far a commute to work. I responded 41 miles one way! He showed me my 08 Raven FZ6, and the rest is history! 3 weeks in- 1,250+ miles, and I wish I had done this 20 years ago! I love this forum- lots of good info for a rookie like myself- and want to say "Hello" to everyone, and cya on the asphault! Woo-hoo! ready

Where in North Texas are you? I live 60 miles south of Wichita Falls. PM me if you are close and would like to ride. Welcome to the sight!

 

[Guitar Man]

Welcome from Houston. Glad you made a wise decision. I've only missed like 3 or 4 days commuting to work this year. It's nice when you can use less than 4 gallons of gas to go to work for the whole week. I go 40 miles round trip.

 

[Sawblade]

I'm from Boerne, which is 20 miles northwest of San Antonio.

 

[blkparade]

Welcome. You are correct this is a great forum with a bunch of nice persons. Enjoy & Stay safe.

 

[sideshow_downs]

:welcome: You will enjoy the FZ and the site. I havent figured out what one is better yet

Hey Texas ridders - we need to do a get together. Maybe meet in Killeen and ride the hills there? I think we'd have a pretty good sized herd.

Thats a great idea. I will be back in Ft Hood (killeen) spring '09 look forward to riding with the texans

 

[Avalon786]

With the rising cost of gas, I felt it prudent to get a bike. I first looked at and rode a Hayabusa- which I screamed and ran from! Not a good starter bike for me... While I have ridden dirt bikes, street bikes, atv's and anything else on wheels for my entire life, it seemed too intense for a guy's 1st commuter bike! I wandered into my local Yamaha dealer and asked to see an R6. He asked me how far a commute to work. I responded 41 miles one way! He showed me my 08 Raven FZ6, and the rest is history! 3 weeks in- 1,250+ miles, and I wish I had done this 20 years ago! I love this forum- lots of good info for a rookie like myself- and want to say "Hello" to everyone, and cya on the asphault! Woo-hoo! ready

Congrats on your bike!
Post pics of your new ride as soon as ya got some

 

[penalty vector]

:welcome:

Welcome aboard. I am in Grapevine. We do need to get a ride together. Maybe in September when it cools a bit.

 

[BranNwebster]

Hey, another from Houston. You have some nice areas to ride. Especially hwy 4 down to Santo.


I wish I had a bike when I lived in Miserable Wells.

 

[Hondo64d]

Hey Texas ridders - we need to do a get together. Maybe meet in Killeen and ride the hills there? I think we'd have a pretty good sized herd.

Pete,

You still have my number? Give me a call some time. If you give me enough lead time, I'm sure we can do a ride.

Don't forget Bike Night at Boston's Pizza in Killeen the first Tuesday of every month. I've only been to the June one, but that one was awesome!

John

 

[ready2goriding]

Thank you for all the replies! I live 30 miles North of Dallas, and we need a Texas ride! Haven't figured out PM's yet, but will... Will also post pics here and update mod info soon... Thank you again, ready

 

[The afterburner]

With the rising COST OF GASIf it makes you feel better, here in the UK, a litre of diesel now cost about £1.40p. This means my Mitsibushi L200 costs £83.00 to fill up, which with the dollar at about $1.99 to the pound, means a tank full would be $165.48. This lasts about 300 miles..........are you feeling better now

 

[Guitar Man]

With the rising COST OF GASIf it makes you feel better, here in the UK, a litre of diesel now cost about £1.40p. This means my Mitsibushi L200 costs £83.00 to fill up, which with the dollar at about $1.99 to the pound, means a tank full would be $165.48. This lasts about 300 miles..........are you feeling better now

I go to Scotland every couple of years. I rent a car when I go. Makes me really appreciate the price of gas here in the states.

 

[MoeRose]

Azle here,which reminds me I saw a guy on an FZ the other day here when I was out running.I forget how quiet they are with stock exhaust.