Hi from Forest Hill Louisiana. I am the proud new owner of an '08 WR250R. I hadnt really owned a bike since my 1971 Honda CL100 I bought new for $455 delivered with a tank of gas and a Fulmer helmet.
Recently, my 5 year old grandson got a Yamaha TTR50 and I thought it would be neat to have a bike to tag along with him on. Figured a dual-sport would make more sense and probably be less abused than a MX so I started doing my "research". Being a rather fat arse I naturally thought I needed a bigger bike such as a 650. However, a friend directed me to the Big Dog Adventures site and I became sold on the Yamaha. It helped that I have been a Yamaha ATV and outboard motor fan for most of my adult life. My fourth Yamaha ATV, a 2012 Grizzly 700 shares the stable with my WR.
Anyways, I bought the WR, and couldnt be happier with my purchase. Had no idea the world of DS was as big as it is. One buddy ( a Harley guy) tried to advise against a DS.......... said i would have neither a street bike nor a dirt bike. That sounded reasonable until I realized that was EXACTLY what i wanted....... a sort of 2 wheeled jeep..... not the best off the road, not the best on the street, but a heck of a machine that does both on-road and off-road quite satisfactorily.
In conclusion, I dont think I could have made a better choice in bikes. I can ride with my grandson on his Yami 50 and my son on his Yami YZ250F (If I got the letters right), Make a run with my Harley buddy, or just strike out on my own and "discover" some new dirt roads.
Looking forward to meeting some like-minded folks in my neighborhood, regardless of how big said neighborhood may turn out ot be.
Thanks for having me.
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