[kje54]

Getting back to riding after about a twenty year hiatus. Recently picked up a used 2009 V-Star 950 and getting used to riding again. Older man, widower, 68 this month. Had to get over being intimidated by the size of it but now I'm doing rather well.
BTW, That's Duke City, New Mexico AKA Albuquerque.

 

[Yamaha Pat]

Welcome from Sacramento, Ca. We would love to see a pic of your bike.

 

[kje54]

Welcome from Sacramento, Ca. We would love to see a pic of your bike.

Posted some pictures in the picture thread.

 

[lesblank]

Welcome from the Texas Hill Country. Saw your pictures, nice clean looking bike. Take your time getting your riding skills back. Ride often and safe.

 

[scootersage]

Hi from Palmyra, New York

 

[Scrumdown]

Welcome from Southeast Virginia

Ride Smart. Ride Often.

 

[kje54]

Welcome from Southeast Virginia

Ride Smart. Ride Often.

Know that area fairly well, went down there all the time, mostly to the beach and Williamsburg. Lived for 35 years in NoVA before moving back out west.

 

[Keith Post]

Welcome to the forum from East Tennessee! Ditto on the pics of your bike, and congrats on getting back in the saddle.


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[kje54]

Boy am I out of shape, went for a 27 mile round trip yesterday, did fairly well with my riding skills. It was rather windy also, woke up this morning with basically everything from my knees to my feet super sore........

By the way, Voltarin Gel works wonders......... (Check out the contraindications before using it).

 

[dmil123]

Welcome to the forum from Rochester, NY. I just started riding 3 yrs ago at 68 and went with the 650. All the bike I need!

 

[GARider]

Welcome from northeast Georgia.

 

[stratsurvivor]

Welcome from Western Maryland! Ride safe. Think safer.

 

[Deeksvstarclassic]

I am a little younger but in my 60s. My worst problem with riding is the mid-evil a$$ torture stock seat

 

[kje54]

I am a little younger but in my 60s. My worst problem with riding is the mid-evil a$$ torture stock seat

So far the seat hasn't been an issue for me but the longest trip I've taken so far is 27 miles. Heck, for all I know the previous owner may have replaced the stock seat but I wouldn't know how to find out.

 

[stratsurvivor]

There are companies that can reshape your seat. There are tube videos on how to diy. Local upholstery shop might even tackle it..