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Hello from an MT-09 rider in Ontario

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Hi everyone!

I signed up on this forum last year, but didn't introduce myself because I ride a Yamaha MT-09. But recently I found a post by danh600 about his new MT-09, so I decided it was finally time I joined the conversation (viewtopic.php?f=22&t=5145&p=117245#p117245).

So allow me to introduce myself to everyone else. 😊

I've ridden pillion on my husband Rick's (Geosci) 2003 FJR since 2012. Then in 2017, at age 53, I took the leap and learned to ride.

I spent the next 2 years putting 15,000 miles (24,000 km) on a Yamaha XT250 dual sport. I loved that bike, and it was great to learn on.

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Then last July I bought a new 2018 MT-09, and rode 10,000 miles (16,000 km) in my first 4 months! 😊

I adore this bike! πŸ₯°

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So far, my longest one-day ride was 500 miles (800 km), and my longest trip was EOM 2019 Maggie Valley, 3000 miles (5000 km).

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Shortly after the above picture was taken, I got an education from Gerald (clocklaw) and Steve (bungie4) about how to lean. πŸ˜† Then this happened:

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Thank you to all the wonderful people I've met at FJR events who have made me feel so welcome! πŸ€—

Looking forward to riding the twisties with you again ASAP!
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I dunno why she listened to me and Ger for riding tips, neither of us can lean a bike for shit.
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bungie4 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:30 pm I dunno why she listened to me and Ger for riding tips, neither of us can lean a bike for shit.
LOL, according to my latest MyRide, apparently I can lean like a hoon to the left, but to the right I'm just a li'l ol' scooter lady 🀣

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bungie4 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:30 pm I dunno why she listened to me and Ger for riding tips, neither of us can lean a bike for shit.
Obviously got the name wrong?

Welcome again!
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Nice to see another MT09 rider on the board.

Riding an FJR is certainly not a requirement to be part of this dysfunctional family.

I have about 750 miles on the MT09. I am loving it!
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Welcome again, neighbour! An hour away and I did a lot of your loop a couple of weeks ago, shoulda invited you along for Perch and Pickerel... fer sure bungie can't lean, very easy to keep up with. It was good to meet you at EOM, good times!!
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Welcome to forum from Spokane Washington.
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Welcome from metro Seattle!

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raYzerman wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:33 pm Welcome again, neighbour! An hour away and I did a lot of your loop a couple of weeks ago, shoulda invited you along for Perch and Pickerel... fer sure bungie can't lean, very easy to keep up with. It was good to meet you at EOM, good times!!
Hey Ray! We ran through Milgrove this past weekend. Kept calling your name, but you never showed your face! :D
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Welcome, dahlia! Always wanted to do a trip from Atlanta to Manic-Cinq and Churchill Falls. Big dams are very cool.
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Oh Boy.. There goes the neighborhood. :D Welcome Dahlia!
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Geosci wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:59 pm
raYzerman wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:33 pm Welcome again, neighbour! An hour away and I did a lot of your loop a couple of weeks ago, shoulda invited you along for Perch and Pickerel... fer sure bungie can't lean, very easy to keep up with. It was good to meet you at EOM, good times!!
Hey Ray! We ran through Milgrove this past weekend. Kept calling your name, but you never showed your face! :D
I was likely in Campbellville, somebody was buying me lunch at the Trail Eatery and that woulda been out of Sena range. Next time!!
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bungie4 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:30 pm I dunno why she listened to me and Ger for riding tips, neither of us can lean a bike for shit.
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Welcome to the group!! Wish I had a MT to go along with my FJR.

Be careful around here, there are some real weirdos.....except me of course. :D
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Hello from The Kawartha's !!
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If Yamaha is still putting those stoopidly long peg feelers on MTs/Tracers then dump'em. Replace with a shorter bolt. It's been a while but I think I used an M10x30mm.
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LeeDavis wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:05 pm If Yamaha is still putting those stoopidly long peg feelers on MTs/Tracers then dump'em. Replace with a shorter bolt.
LOL, I don't mind wearin' 'em down 😁
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Welcome, Dahila!

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Welcome from the West Coast of Ontario
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Welcome from the south coast of Canada.
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