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Pilchie

Race Dog
Joined
Jan 10, 2015
Messages
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Location
Western Cape
Bike
Yamaha XT660
Hi, I'm new to riding a bike - never ridden before! With a mid life crisis looming and bucket list in place I went to Brent at Bike Savey for lessons and got my drivers license straight away using their Yamaha 200cc. I tried to find a second hand dual purpose 250cc to practice on but it was like trying to find a hen with teeth. Didn't find either so bought a second hand 2006 Yamaha XT660R against all advice.   Love the bike but finding it quite daunting - it's a little high so need to get it lowered. Can't seem to get solid advise on the best way to do this and exactly how flat should my feet be.

Did the off road course at DMTA Killarney and the Mike Hopkins open day at Killarney where I embarrassed myself terribly as speed and cornering is not my strength. Looking forward to gaining more confidence and doing some off road touring.
 
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