New Member from Squamish, BC Canada

[Skid]

Hello Everyone!

I own dirt bikes and quads, but after 35 years of not owning a street bike I recently purchased a new 2017 S1000XR and am having lots of fun with it. I just installed a new Vario windscreen on it and it has improved the riding experience immensely. I live in a mountainous area of British Columbia with lots of twisty roads and little traffic, which is perfect for the XR.

Looking forward to being part of the forum...

[bazzer]

What a great place you live, I did some mountain biking in Squamish, when I was on holiday in Whistler :-)

Awesome trails :-)

[otrp]

Hello Skid. Welcome to the street and welcome to the forum.   

[Bree]

One of my favourite parts of the world. Hi and welcome to the gang.....

[Skid]

Originally Posted by otrp

Welcome to the street...

Thanks all!

I'm dating myself as I used to ride on the street until I was 20 or so. Started with a Honda 175 2 cylinder, then a Honda 350, finishing with a sweet black 1977 Honda CB 750F SuperSport  before my brother totalled it in the early 1980's.

Street bikes have come a long way since then. I recall the Honda 750's frame twisting as I leaned into the corner with a passenger and hitting a few small bumps. I rode my brother's CBR a few years ago and was amazed at how smooth it was and how rigid the frame was. Got me thinking about getting a new bike, plus a few guys at work started riding . Did some internet research and picked the XR. Didn't even test ride it, just bought it...

[Becksy]

Welcome Skid, love Canada and the lack of people and traffic. Went on hols to BC last year!

[Waynexr1000]

Welcome skid mountain roads and no traffic I have to go all the way tobandirra for that 😂