Yamaguy55
No difficult problems, just difficult people
RonH: I don't think there are too many people that use their bike (frequently, that is) bone stock. On the other hand, buying a bike and throwing out everything but the VIN plate and starting over is sort of silly. Somewhere in the middle is the place most live. Both of my recent Yamahas have different seats, since that's what seems to be lacking for me, and the WR250R has the most mods, primarily to make it more dirt worthy. The road bike has very few mods: seat, bar risers ('cause I'm a short guy) frame sliders (unused) and add on soft luggage. And probably something I've forgotten as well. Point is, unless you're the mythical size they make these bikes for, and I'm certainly not, you'll no doubt have to do something or suffer quietly. Nothing fits me. Good luck in your quest. However, think of this as it is: an enjoyable pastime. If it isn't that for you, you may want to consider looking for something else as a source of entertainment. Seriously: life isn't going to get longer so you can find happiness.
That said, there really is too much negativity forming here. Over on TT, we were blasted by a young guy that thought we were giving him the run around, when we were merely attempting to find out what he was asking. I finally told him to either become civil, or take his insulting, bullying ways elsewhere. We haven't heard back, so he probably did. I sincerely wish him success, but I am doubtful his methods will make him welcome anywhere. We may want to consider refraining from those tones here; we're all (mostly) over 30, supposedly mature, and we should be able to be civil.
Nice DR! A coworker had one and was quite pleased. About four years ago, I was at my local addiction parlor (Motorcycle shop) where they had a used one for sale. It had sat there for a while, but that saturday, a german woman came in and bought it, was loading it ( and I mean loading it, looked like one of those cartoon loads with stuff hanging everywhere) for her next leg to DC, BRP, south, across the west, etc. Have to hand it to her, big plans and a good start.
That said, there really is too much negativity forming here. Over on TT, we were blasted by a young guy that thought we were giving him the run around, when we were merely attempting to find out what he was asking. I finally told him to either become civil, or take his insulting, bullying ways elsewhere. We haven't heard back, so he probably did. I sincerely wish him success, but I am doubtful his methods will make him welcome anywhere. We may want to consider refraining from those tones here; we're all (mostly) over 30, supposedly mature, and we should be able to be civil.
Nice DR! A coworker had one and was quite pleased. About four years ago, I was at my local addiction parlor (Motorcycle shop) where they had a used one for sale. It had sat there for a while, but that saturday, a german woman came in and bought it, was loading it ( and I mean loading it, looked like one of those cartoon loads with stuff hanging everywhere) for her next leg to DC, BRP, south, across the west, etc. Have to hand it to her, big plans and a good start.
) However, if you wanted to adopt me and bring me along, I'll reconsider. R
