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jwill41
11-22-2008, 06:01 PM
My name is Jackie and I just bought mine yesterday. I cant wait for a warm day to ride it. I am 53 years old and last rode a bike aprox 25 years ago and it was only a 750. I did ride it a little today and I think I need quite a bit more practice before I head out to the heavy Dallas traffic. It sure seems to have a lot of engine vibration but I have never been on a V twin engine. I dont really know much about bikes. I just developed a fever and couldn't shake it. I dont know if this one is stock or if it has any ad-ons but sure look forward to some cruising.
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2005 Yamaha 1100
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shagzomatic
11-24-2008, 07:18 PM
:welcome

syncitizen
11-24-2008, 10:31 PM
Welcome to the YFN community!!
Good chance the vibration is just that it is a twin. Sure looks clean from the pics although it appears you may need some new rubber on it.
Since you've been off a bike for a while you might want to consider a rider course through MSF or something similar.
Good luck, have fun, be safe!

hoove
11-30-2008, 07:18 AM
Hello and Welcome:hello

HornetR1
11-30-2008, 08:38 AM
Welcome to the YFN community!!
Good chance the vibration is just that it is a twin. Sure looks clean from the pics although it appears you may need some new rubber on it.
Since you've been off a bike for a while you might want to consider a rider course through MSF or something similar.
Good luck, have fun, be safe!

:stupid

deffinately need new rubber though :fact

:welcome to the forum :hello

R1 MASTER
11-30-2008, 09:06 AM
:hello and :welcome to YFN


Ride safe.