New Rider and New Member

[BigEddieV]

Hi, I'm Ed and I just started riding. I bought my first bike, a 2003 Vulcan 750 about 4 weeks ago. I know it's late in the season to be buying a bike but it was a deal I couldn't refuse. My Vulcan only had 640 miles at a really great price.
I drive 18 wheels during the week and I'm looking forward to getting a little closer to the ground and feeling the wind in my face when spring rolls around. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and say hi. Safe riding everyone!

[DaBull]

Re: New Rider and New Member

Welcome aboard BigEddie....where ya from?

Aloha

Derry

[scpavra1]

Re: New Rider and New Member

Eddie, Welcome to the VRA. Like Bull asked, where are you located? From the sounds of it you're from up north. I feel the pain as far as waiting until spring. I hate to wish my life away, but .... is it here yet!?

[BigEddieV]

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Thanks Guys, I'm from the little hole in the wall town of Valatie, NY. About 20 mile southeast of Albany and 45 minutes to an hour from Americade Country (Lake George, NY). As far as Spring goes, I've been asking that same question myelf.

[Fly]

Re: New Rider and New Member

Welcome aboard. The 750 was my first Vulcan, and I really enjoyed it. Since it was Summer in Iowa, I put a lot of miles on it for the 3 months that it was mine.
Made the mistake of walking into the local Kaw shop and saw the green/green Nomad and had to trade the 750 in on that. Especially since the dealer gave me as much on trade in as I'd paid for the 750.

[BigEddieV]

Re: New Rider and New Member

Thanks Fly. Spring better get here quick or I'm gonna put tire chains on it! lol

[Heff]

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A belated welcome, but I've worked in teh Albany area a few times over the last year or so and really have enjoyed the area. Nice rides to be had

[BigEddieV]

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Thanks Heff, I'm dying for spring to get here so I can take a scenic ride thru the Heldebergs and Adirondacks. Awesome view from Thatcher Park in the Heldeberg Mountains.

[DaBull]

Re: New Rider and New Member

BigE,

How close to Utica is that, I have on occassion to roam up that way...

Aloha

Derry

[BigEddieV]

Re: New Rider and New Member

I'm about an hour and a half southeast of Utica. I'm 20 minutes from Albany. 10 min. off exit B1 of the Berkshire Spur.

[baldy]

Re: New Rider and New Member

Welcome Eddie;

Gee someone a bit closer to my neck of the woods. I am in central Maine. I know what you are talking about with the spring riding. It usually starts around the middle to end of May here. A bit earlier if we get rain to clear the roads and warm enough weather. The biggest problem with earlier ridding around April to May is all the sand on the roads. Might as well be riding sand dunes or dirt track racing with a cruiser. For the winter season I have 2 snowmobiles to occupy my time.

I myself have 2 750's, a 93' customized and a newly aquired 01' not yet modified.

I go through your neck of the woods on my way to my buddies place in Elmyra NY. I go through Albany from Vermont Rte. 9 to get to I-88. Might be going through there in July on a trip out. I'll let you know and maybe we could meet up somewhere. You could keep me company on the long ride to Bingamton. LOL