Topic: New Member and New Rider

[Jooky]

Greetings from Richmond, VA!

Completed my MSF course over the summer and just purchased my first motorcycle, a 1975 CB550F. I have some work ahead of me to get her on the road, but she's in nice shape and the previous owner has been a wealth of information and well organized parts! Excited to start work on this bike and learn a thing or two from the wealth of experience on this site.

[Stev-o]

Welcome from Texas and congrats on the new bike.

The 550F is a fine bike [I have one].

Start a thread in the Project Shop area and we will be happy to follow your progress on it and help when necessary. Good luck!

[Gene]

Welcome! It has been said that a vintage moto may not be the best choice for a beginner - I SAY BOLLOCKS!

Welcome to the madness. Properly maintained that beast can last almost forever.

[Jooky]

Appreciate the kind words! I’ll be sure to start a thread on the project and progress. I’d also heard that a retro bike may not be the best choice for a beginner, as you spend more time wrenching than riding; but honestly, after looking at SV650s and Ninjas and FZ07s, this bike had way more soul and I just felt better about it. Time will tell I suppose, but at least I won’t be at a loss for support!

[Sigop]

There you go brother.  The old rides have more soul!

[seanbarney41]

there is nothing soulful about not getting to ride a motorcycle because it broke

[Jooky]

there is nothing soulful about not getting to ride a motorcycle because it broke

Noted. I'll likely write off any breakdowns and left stranded moments as "character building" events, in that case. 

[Jooky]

Welcome from Texas and congrats on the new bike.

The 550F is a fine bike [I have one].

Start a thread in the Project Shop area and we will be happy to follow your progress on it and help when necessary. Good luck!

Started a thread in the Project Shop. Come check it out!

[Stev-o]

Welcome from Texas and congrats on the new bike.

The 550F is a fine bike [I have one].

Start a thread in the Project Shop area and we will be happy to follow your progress on it and help when necessary. Good luck!

Started a thread in the Project Shop. Come check it out!

Found it.  Here is a link for the others...


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,169077.0.html

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

there is nothing soulful about not getting to ride a motorcycle because it broke

Noted. I'll likely write off any breakdowns and left stranded moments as "character building" events, in that case. 

AMA membership for $50 will get your bike towed AND your cars too.

[Jooky]

AMA membership for $50 will get your bike towed AND your cars too.

Thanks for the tip, Jerry! I think I also get a discount with my insurance if I am an AMA member. I'll check it out.

[calj737]

...and you get an insurance discount with your MSF certificate. Plus, purchase discounts at some vendors.

Bikes don't define our soul; we putter soul into them regardless of brand, style or age. Ride what interests you, ride regularly, and ride with care. But never care about what anyone thinks of you or your ride. That's my philosophy on motorcycles. Feel free to disregard at your convenience.

As for a discount on a tow, use my cell #. I don't charge my friends.