New to riding, new member

Hello Everyone,

So I have in the last two months learned how to ride a motorbike and I last September I purchased a 1985 Honda VF500 Interceptor with 30,000 miles on the clock from the 2nd owner (who had it for 12 years). I paid $200 CANADIAN for it...yes that's right. You're probably thinking a piece of rubbish right?

This is what it needed:

1. Front forks were leaking -
2. Carb needed cleaning

That's it, it came with new chain and brakes

I am not sure why I waited so long to ride, now I have that bug and just can't wait for the sun to shine to have a reason.

Damn I love my VF500!!!

 

:welcome: to the world!!

pics, we want pics!!

 

Before succumbing to the inqisition aboot pix of your bike, pets, children, stamp collection, and today's breakfast, sign up and take the initial riders safety course ASAP. There are one or two native Canuckistanians on forum who may guide you.. Most speak English with a strange accent..

 

^^^^ :rofl:

 

:welcome: to the madness :wave:
Ride safe and ATGATT :thumb:

 

Welcome to the World Bluemooner! So exactly how long did you wait before you took up riding? The VF500 was the first Interceptor that I fell in love with, never got to own one but always has a place in my heart. Congrats on your new to you purchase!

 

Hi, well I am 37, and only first got on a bike in September 2015 when I bought the Interceptor

 

Here are the pics I have.

She goes in for her out of province inspection today.

 

Thank you for the warm welcome everybody

 

Ah, still young enough to enjoy many years and miles of fun! Although I think there are few members here who have been riding longer than you've been alive! Hell, I'm at 35 years of riding myself.

Cheers!

 

wow 35 years of riding!!!

It's truly amazing, the rush I get when riding especially when it's a lovely sunny day. Giving other rides the wave when you ride past.

Love it!

 

I'm waiting for someone to claim thier first motorcycle experience was when mum went riding with da.

 

Welcome Bluemooner, im not new to riding but am new to the vfr world...lots of great people and info here, dont be afraid to ask questions. Where in Canada do you reside?


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Calgary, Alberta. I was in Ontario last week for meetings with work.

This my first bike, but man do I love it.

 

You have some awesome roads to ride near you!

 

Yes you are right. I live near highway 22x which is brilliant, very curvy with long straights and the woods/forest on both sides. Have you ridden near me before?

 

It might happen just like the troll who gave the money back

 

I have been all over that area but sadly only in cages and not on 2 wheels. I have hiked and climbed in most of the parks and Bugaboo's too.

 

I drive to the mountains regularly (about an 80 min drive) and I would see all the guys and birds on their bikes, and I always wanted to do it and last year I just decided I am going to learn to ride and like you said the roads here a awesome for riding.....I just wish we had the riding weather all year round :-(

 

I think your second bike might be a dual sport.....................