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Motorcycles: Pros vs Cons
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:27 am
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:27 am
Recently bought a used Yamaha Virago, I have yet to get a plate or a motorcycle permit, so I'm not really using it at the moment. I still have a lot to learn before I'm ready to make it an everyday vehicle.
I'm 23, not married, no kids, and live near my job. I'd been saving up for a car, but found a deal on the bike for a fraction of the price of a decent used car.
This is it:
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Looking to hear from some on this board their experiences with motorcycles. Also I'm looking into insurance, anyone have an idea of what that's going to run me?
I'm 23, not married, no kids, and live near my job. I'd been saving up for a car, but found a deal on the bike for a fraction of the price of a decent used car.
This is it:
LINK
Looking to hear from some on this board their experiences with motorcycles. Also I'm looking into insurance, anyone have an idea of what that's going to run me?
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Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:29 am to ManBearTiger
Pros: double your wardrobe by wearing your wife's mom jeans
Cons: get mudchecked regularly
Cons: get mudchecked regularly
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:30 am to ManBearTiger
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:31 am to ManBearTiger
Pros: feel stylish in mom jeans
Cons: getting mud checked, randomly could hit a pothole and die, if if rains you're soaked.
Cons: getting mud checked, randomly could hit a pothole and die, if if rains you're soaked.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:31 am to brgfather129
Damn it! 
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:32 am to ManBearTiger
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:33 am to ManBearTiger
Pros: Ummm I'll come back to this
Cons: Death would be almost guaranteed if you got into an accident.
No need to go back to the pros.
Cons: Death would be almost guaranteed if you got into an accident.
No need to go back to the pros.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:35 am to ManBearTiger
Just got my license. On the verge of purchasing a 2015 Honda CB300F. Only plan to use it as a commuter to work and the gym about 10-20 miles a day. No faster than 60 mph until I get better at it.
Pros: mpg and enjoyment
Cons: pretty dangerous
Pros: mpg and enjoyment
Cons: pretty dangerous
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:37 am to ManBearTiger
Cons: have to keep head on swivel for every other jack leg on the road
Pros: Can't really think of any
Pros: Can't really think of any
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:39 am to ManBearTiger
Pros:
-Great gas mileage (used to get 70+ mpg on a Honda Nighthawk 250)
-Good visibility
-You get to feel like a badass (unless you ride a 250)
-Fairly easy to maintain.
-Decent excuse to not carpool with co workers.
Cons:
-It can get cold out.
-It can get hot out.
-It can get wet out.
-Rush hour traffic will not be kind to you.
-A small accident is a big deal on a bike.
-Great gas mileage (used to get 70+ mpg on a Honda Nighthawk 250)
-Good visibility
-You get to feel like a badass (unless you ride a 250)
-Fairly easy to maintain.
-Decent excuse to not carpool with co workers.
Cons:
-It can get cold out.
-It can get hot out.
-It can get wet out.
-Rush hour traffic will not be kind to you.
-A small accident is a big deal on a bike.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:39 am to ManBearTiger
Impending death. used to love bikes....smart phones in every jack asses hand changed that
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:40 am to ManBearTiger
Take a rider course before you hit the road.
I ride about 20K miles a year all over the place. It is very enjoyable, but you have to be very aware of your surroundings.
I have had 3 accidents in the past 30 years, but have never been hurt. I have seen several deaths and bad injuries on a bike, those usually involved the rider riding above his skill and/or alcohol. I also see a lot more wrecks being a police officer though.
You got a good bike to start with. You will drop it, and dropping a used bike is much better than dropping a brand new 20K bike.
I ride about 20K miles a year all over the place. It is very enjoyable, but you have to be very aware of your surroundings.
I have had 3 accidents in the past 30 years, but have never been hurt. I have seen several deaths and bad injuries on a bike, those usually involved the rider riding above his skill and/or alcohol. I also see a lot more wrecks being a police officer though.
You got a good bike to start with. You will drop it, and dropping a used bike is much better than dropping a brand new 20K bike.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:45 am to ManBearTiger
Take a safety course. I have to laugh when I see guys on bikes who don't know what counter steering is.
Wear riding gear. I never left the house without helmet, gloves, riding boots, leather riding jacket, and riding pants. If you're on a bike in shorts and flip flops, I will aim for you in my car.
Wear riding gear. I never left the house without helmet, gloves, riding boots, leather riding jacket, and riding pants. If you're on a bike in shorts and flip flops, I will aim for you in my car.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:56 am to 911Moto
Rider safety course are mandatory right? At least here in Texas it was for me to obtain my license
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:58 am to ManBearTiger
1. First thing you need to do is go sign up for a good beginner's riding course before going to get your motorcycle license. Check with your local motorcycle dealerships as they usually hold these courses on a regular basis.
2. Next you need to get you the proper riding gear. This starts with a good DOT certified helmet. You'll also want a good leather jacket, chaps, and gloves. The leather will both help keep the wind off you but also helps protect you if you ever have to lay the bike down. Contrary to popular belief, blue jeans offer little to no protection against "road rash". In fact one of the first things they'd have to do in the emergency room if you ever were in a wreck would be to remove the shredded remains of what use to be your blue jeans from the open wounds on your legs. If you plan on riding in the winter, I's also suggest buying good undergarments like this. you can also invest in some good rain gear but to be honest, until you've got some experience, I'd recommend you leave your bike parked when it's raining.
3. Contrary to what the young, effeminate, dick sucking hipsters who wear homo-looking skinny jean believe, regular old fashioned wranglers are not mom jeans.... they're just too stupid to know the difference.
2. Next you need to get you the proper riding gear. This starts with a good DOT certified helmet. You'll also want a good leather jacket, chaps, and gloves. The leather will both help keep the wind off you but also helps protect you if you ever have to lay the bike down. Contrary to popular belief, blue jeans offer little to no protection against "road rash". In fact one of the first things they'd have to do in the emergency room if you ever were in a wreck would be to remove the shredded remains of what use to be your blue jeans from the open wounds on your legs. If you plan on riding in the winter, I's also suggest buying good undergarments like this. you can also invest in some good rain gear but to be honest, until you've got some experience, I'd recommend you leave your bike parked when it's raining.
3. Contrary to what the young, effeminate, dick sucking hipsters who wear homo-looking skinny jean believe, regular old fashioned wranglers are not mom jeans.... they're just too stupid to know the difference.
This post was edited on 2/16/15 at 10:05 am
Posted on 2/16/15 at 10:06 am to ManBearTiger
Lo to ride and turn quite a few miles a year as the result. Would never have my motorcycle as a sole means of transport. See the hot, cold, wet comments above. Need to be hyper vigilant especially inside cities as a fender bender has different consequences on a bike.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 10:09 am to ManBearTiger
The nickname - "Donorcycles"
Posted on 2/16/15 at 10:14 am to gmrkr5
quote:
Impending death. used to love bikes....smart phones in every jack asses hand changed that
This.
When I was 23, I bought a Honda CBR for $6k.
Should have never done so. I barely knew how to ride, I was too young and WAY too reckless. Less than an hour after buying it, I was doing between 150-160mph on 400 north of Atlanta.
Ending up wrecking twice within 1 year. Nothing bad, broke my helmet, concussion, road rash, broken ankle, but that was extreme luck. Went down at 40mph the first time, but was in winter and I was wearing leathers and 3 layers. Burned through all 3 layers and some skin, but that is nothing when you go down at that speed and walk away with a headache, bum ankle and bit less skin that all heals in a month.
Best friend I bought the bike with wasn't so lucky. Year later he went down on his GSXr and was run over by a truck right after on 285.
I loved that bike 10X more than anything I have ever owned. Would pet on it and talk to it. Sold it, practically gave it away for $1750 right after my friend died.
Loved riding, won't ever do it again on a sports bike though. Just fortunate I made it through those young reckless years ok.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 10:15 am to ManBearTiger
I hate motorcycles.
Loud and annoying.
Loud and annoying.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 10:16 am to ManBearTiger
They are death machines. Only the most hardcore, tough, badass dudes ride a hog.
There's nothing like stroking a big, long black bike and feel the wetness of a soft, white mist on your face.
Gloves on or gloves off, we watch out for each other.
Come on over, brother. We are waiting for ya.
There's nothing like stroking a big, long black bike and feel the wetness of a soft, white mist on your face.
Gloves on or gloves off, we watch out for each other.
Come on over, brother. We are waiting for ya.
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