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Offline mattcb350f

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First offical ride.....ever
« on: May 10, 2008, 03:28:50 PM »
This morning I put insurance on the little bike and got a new set of plates for it.
Came home and gave the bike a good going over; checked for loose hardware (found two  ::)) and synced the carbs.

I headed out at about noon and put on 65 miles  ;D ;D ;D ;D

I must have looked like that griny smily face guy. No problems with the bike either. Ran great, and seems to run better the more I ride it.

It occured to me when I approached the first curve that this was in fact my first curve on a street bike. (I made it  :)) Hit my first large bug in the process.

I did my first wave to another rider within five minutes.  8)

Waved to another 10 after that (three crotch rocket riders didn't wave back, I think they're too scared to let a hand go  :D)

Had my first coffee with another rider at Tim Hortons where 4 other people came over and asked about the bike.

This riding bit is FUN!!! I don't want to stop now. To me, restoring the bike was lots of fun but riding the bike today was the most fun I've had with my pants on in a long time  :)

Thanks to all the folks on the forum for helping me get to this point. Maybe know I can build some miles and help with some "rider" like questions  ;)

 Matt.
« Last Edit: May 10, 2008, 07:11:18 PM by mattcb350f »
1974 CB350F,  1980 CB125S,  1981 XL80S
Non Honda's: 86 & 87 Husqvarna 400wr's

My CB350F resto: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=30467.0
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Re: First offical ride.....ever
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2008, 03:32:32 PM »
Congrats man!
'84 Chevy C10
'73 MGB Roadster
'69 Ford F250

Currently a rider without a bike

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so, you say just tie myself on with this... and steer w/ this?   ;D ;D  ok.  where's my goggles?   8)

Offline mattcb350f

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Re: First offical ride.....ever
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2008, 07:13:12 PM »
Thanks  8)

I'm at 80 miles now... had to put another 15 on to make sure it works in the dark  :P

 Matt.
1974 CB350F,  1980 CB125S,  1981 XL80S
Non Honda's: 86 & 87 Husqvarna 400wr's

My CB350F resto: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=30467.0
Gallery at:
http://gallery.sohc4.net/main.php?g2_itemId=298318