Nathaniel Crunkleton Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hey All -- Wanted to make a first post, though I'll probably be reading > posting. I'm a medical student in upstate SC with a BS in Chemistry. I signed on with the Air Force a few years ago, and have interests in Bowling, Lindy Hop, and Firearms. I don't own a motorcycle, but intend to buy my first within the next year. My brother is an avid rider/mechanic whose current bike is a Yamaha WR250X, and recommended the FZ-07 based on the criteria I fed to him. Thanks! NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted April 19, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 19, 2015 Welcome nathanielcrunkleton! Stick around; lots of info on this forum. Do you plan to take the basic riders course? Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Welcome! I'm new as well. I know you said upstate SC, but where about is that? I'd be better with a city name, lol. I'm from NC and you'll probably be the closest person to me that will have a fz07! It'd be awesome to meet up and go riding one day whenever you got one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member snowdriftless Posted April 20, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 20, 2015 Welcome! What criteria did you feed to your brother? P1: Vice? I have no vice, I'm as pure as the driven snow! P2: Yeah but you've been drifting All the gear all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Crunkleton Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 I'm in Greenville, SC Welcome! What criteria did you feed to your brother? I told him I was looking for a good starter bike prioritizing weight. Mostly determinant were my rule-out criteria: I didn't care for anything with a "classic" styling, and I don't tend to push anything that hard -- even my Miata gets driven conservatively (except in corners). I noted that I REALLY like the feel of his WR250X, but have no inclination to take it off-road as he does. We explored a lot of options, and came to the conclusion that something from the Big 4 Japanese companies would be most appropriate when initial cost and maintenance concerns are considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member snowdriftless Posted April 20, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 20, 2015 I'm in Greenville, SC Welcome! What criteria did you feed to your brother?I told him I was looking for a good starter bike prioritizing weight. Mostly determinant were my rule-out criteria: I didn't care for anything with a "classic" styling, and I don't tend to push anything that hard -- even my Miata gets driven conservatively (except in corners). I noted that I REALLY like the feel of his WR250X, but have no inclination to take it off-road as he does. We explored a lot of options, and came to the conclusion that something from the Big 4 Japanese companies would be most appropriate when initial cost and maintenance concerns are considered. The FZ is probably the best choice right now. It is a modern version of what the SV650 was in 1999. P1: Vice? I have no vice, I'm as pure as the driven snow! P2: Yeah but you've been drifting All the gear all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzpolice Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Welcome! I'm new as well. I know you said upstate SC, but where about is that? I'd be better with a city name, lol. I'm from NC and you'll probably be the closest person to me that will have a fz07! It'd be awesome to meet up and go riding one day whenever you got one! Joey, where are you located? You and Nathaniel should both join my Carolina Chapter in the southeast section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 @fzpolice I am located in the Charlotte area of NC. I'm about 25 minutes from there. That sounds pretty cool to me. I will do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Crunkleton Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Welcome! I'm new as well. I know you said upstate SC, but where about is that? I'd be better with a city name, lol. I'm from NC and you'll probably be the closest person to me that will have a fz07! It'd be awesome to meet up and go riding one day whenever you got one! Joey, where are you located? You and Nathaniel should both join my Carolina Chapter in the southeast section. Made a post on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Eastern Kayaker Posted April 21, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 21, 2015 Welcome! Enjoy your search for a new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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