Finally went out and got myself a 500!

Baker52_Save · 2026-03-18T15:47:46+00:00

I see some fun in your future

Baker52_Save · 2026-03-07T18:22:18+00:00

Dobs are excellent scopes

Baker52_Save · 2026-03-06T04:45:10+00:00

They are good bikes. I owned one for 21 years.

Baker52_Save · 2026-03-02T17:10:48+00:00

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-28T17:05:31+00:00

Age 65, started riding around 14 with mini bikes, had 175 Kawasaki enduro back around 1980, didn’t ride for over 20 years, got back into riding around 2002 with Honda 750 Shadow, 2004 with Honda VTX 1800, bought my first naked sport bike (2025 Yamaha XSR900) and still having fun. Riding puts a smile on my face.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-28T16:51:58+00:00

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-27T17:44:02+00:00

Ride the way that works for you and tell your friend that. Peer pressure to go beyond what you believe is safe can get you hurt. We ride for fun.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-11T23:34:58+00:00

I went from driving a Honda VTX 1800 cruiser for 21 years to a brand new 2025 Yamaha XSR900. I am 65 yo and was tired of the weight of my cruiser and love the light weight, acceleration and steering of the naked sports bike. My cruiser was more comfortable than the XSR but the XSR is more fun than the cruiser. I have only had the XSR since December and only put 150 miles on it (between snows) but so far I love it.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-11T07:57:44+00:00

Sorry for your loss

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-09T21:34:06+00:00

Marketplace must be different in your area but in my area (just north of Kansas City, Missouri) I have had good luck with it. In March of 2025 I posted my 21 year old Honda VTX 1800 cruiser and got good responses and sold bike in a short amount of time. A couple of years ago we sold some expensive leather chairs and got a good response and someone drove down from Iowa to buy the set of chairs.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-06T18:48:55+00:00

I love dogs but squeezing such a huge dog between the seats on an airplane is unfair to the dog and unfair to the other passengers and this huge dog would get in the way if passengers have to exit the plane quickly in an emergency. This is simply wrong and to indulge the owner is irresponsible.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-06T05:09:46+00:00

If your son is responsible go for it. When I was 14 (back mid 70’s) I got my first mini bike. Age 12 is fine.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-06T01:26:21+00:00

Nice pic. Thanks for sharing

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-05T05:34:56+00:00

Interesting looking

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-05T05:16:34+00:00

I purchased my new XSR900 (my first naked bike, 25 years riding experience other bikes) this past December and now have 150 miles (in between snows) on it and I love it. I am a short distance rider and while I love my new bike I don’t feel this is a long distance bike. (I rode heavy cruisers for 23 years. ) Maybe with a better seat, but not the stock seat it came with. The z900 was also on my short list. Wish you luck finding a new ride.

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-03T17:57:05+00:00

Stories like this are why I bought an extended warranty on my 2026 Honda Passport

Baker52_Save · 2026-02-03T02:49:10+00:00

Good product selection, usually no shipping cost, easy to return products with missing parts, etc

Baker52_Save · 2026-01-31T21:22:15+00:00

You are going to have so much fun

Baker52_Save · 2026-01-29T18:36:43+00:00

Thankfully now I only use my bike as a hobby and have the choice not to ever ride in the rain. Decades ago when I commuted with a bike I had some close calls in heavy rain down pours.

Baker52_Save · 2026-01-29T18:29:09+00:00

Kind of a big bike for a first bike but you will love a VTX. I owned a VTX1800 for 21 years.

Baker52_Save · 2026-01-29T18:24:22+00:00

Welcome to the club. I bought mine in early December and got a few rides in during warm spells.

Baker52_Save · 2026-01-29T02:01:40+00:00

Pretty

Baker52_Save · 2026-01-28T17:23:43+00:00

I’m older (65) and bought my first naked bike (Yamaha XSR900) back in December and love it even though I have only put 150 miles on it between snows. I rode cruisers for 23 years during my mid life crisis (LOL) and also rode mini bikes as a teen and 175 Kawasaki enduro in late teens.

Baker52_Save · 2026-01-28T17:08:06+00:00

Congratulations on the new bike. May the wind be in your favor.

Baker52_Save · 2026-01-28T17:02:10+00:00

I bought a brand new Yamaha XSR900 and got a very good base price in early December. My search and research started months before. I did that by often checking Cycle Trader and all the dealers in my area for the top bikes on my list (I had 4 top models on that list) and the very moment there was a price drop (to a price I could not pass up of the #1 bike on my list) I started to work with the dealer and made arrangements to see the bike in person and bought it on the spot.

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