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re: Naturally, I Want A Motorbike
Posted on 8/9/15 at 4:40 pm to JeanPierre
Posted on 8/9/15 at 4:40 pm to JeanPierre
False. I've always wanted a dune buggy. Ever since Megaforce.
I would have killed for this as a kid.
I would have killed for this as a kid.
This post was edited on 8/9/15 at 4:41 pm
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Posted on 8/9/15 at 4:48 pm to JeanPierre
I was at the Triumph/Ducati shop in New Orleans a few weeks ago, and I want a Hypermotard with a passion.The technology they have in those things is amazing, and has paralleled cars
Posted on 8/9/15 at 5:03 pm to JeanPierre
Yes, driving a motorcycle is dangerous any one that says it isn't is just stupid but that is what gives it appeal. You have to be aware of that fact or you will die or get seriously injured. That being said I had that exact same bike as my 2nd ride and I loved it, cheap and reliable. It's not to big for a beginner as it is pretty much exactly the same speed as a ninja 250 which is known as the best beginner bike. If I were to start riding again I would get a 650 without a doubt. Happy riding but be aware it takes 1 simple mistake to mess u up.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 6:40 pm to contactmo
My wife had a V star 650. It is not fast, but has enough speed to get into traffic. They are decent bikes, though small. It had a windshield which makes riding in the south, with all of the bugs, more comfortable.
She rode it for two years then decided she had had enough. There is an article in the paper every day about some moron that "Just never saw him" that killed another motorcyclist.
$1500 is a good price for that bike. It is a decent bike to learn on and the value will hold if you ever decide to upgrade.
Take the course and don't get in a hurry.
Sabi collects the dues so you should hear from him soon.
She rode it for two years then decided she had had enough. There is an article in the paper every day about some moron that "Just never saw him" that killed another motorcyclist.
$1500 is a good price for that bike. It is a decent bike to learn on and the value will hold if you ever decide to upgrade.
Take the course and don't get in a hurry.
Sabi collects the dues so you should hear from him soon.
Posted on 8/9/15 at 7:43 pm to JeanPierre
There are two types of men in the world
Those whose mommas let them have a motorcycle
&
Those whose momma didn't
I grew up with dirt bikes and have owned a couple of street bikes
That being said, I WOULD NOT ride on the street these days
Reason: Everybody is on their phones. Distracted drivers
Those whose mommas let them have a motorcycle
&
Those whose momma didn't
I grew up with dirt bikes and have owned a couple of street bikes
That being said, I WOULD NOT ride on the street these days
Reason: Everybody is on their phones. Distracted drivers
Posted on 8/9/15 at 8:10 pm to jack6294
I don't like to ride on main highways when there is a lot of traffic, and I stay off of the interstates completely.
About 90% of my attention goes to watching other drivers
About 90% of my attention goes to watching other drivers
Posted on 8/9/15 at 11:56 pm to Hammertime
I would rather ride on the interstate, at least everyone is going non stop in the same direction
Posted on 8/10/15 at 12:20 am to JeanPierre
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a 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 Classic
The OP (a neophyte rider)
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Happiness for several other families soon.
Make sure and register as an organ donor. Too much bike there too soon, Luther.
This post was edited on 8/10/15 at 12:21 am
Posted on 8/10/15 at 1:42 am to mikelbr
Well I take it back then you're not a lying sack of shite. Dune buggys look like a blast.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 5:26 am to JeanPierre
Posted on 8/10/15 at 8:07 am to JeanPierre
Take the safety course every car you see will hit you leather is not worn because it looks cool if you have a 10 dollar head wear a 10 dollar helmet, boots wear em. Personally I'd buy a dirt bike first ride that for a few mos then get on the street
Posted on 8/10/15 at 8:20 am to Dam Guide
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Someone that just starts naming the expensive brands like Arai and Shoei isn't knowledgeable
You're right, there is only one real choice there.
I've seen a guy I used to work with skid doen I12 on his palms and face. The kangaroo leather and arai allowed him to walk away.
No other helmet touches my head.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 8:30 am to Hammertime
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I don't like to ride on main highways when there is a lot of traffic, and I stay off of the interstates completely.
Interstate is the safest place to ride. Riding around on city streets is where stupid people will run you over. My commute from Metairie to BR was much safer than my commute from Metairie to downtown. I don't even ride my bike to work anymore because of the number of close calls I had in a two month window.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 8:33 am to jack6294
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There are two types of men in the world
Those whose mommas let them have a motorcycle
&
Those whose momma didn't
True. My momma took me on my 14th birthday and let me get my motorcycle learner's permit. My present that year was a Yamaha "Special" 50cc street bike. that was 31 years ago and I've been riding ever since.
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That being said, I WOULD NOT ride on the street these days
Reason: Everybody is on their phones. Distracted drivers
I ride into Birmingham usually about twice a week now. I use to ride sometimes as many as 5 days a week but I've cut back to no more than twice just to keep from running up the miles on my Harley. But you're right about other people on the road. I see it every day. I don't let it stop me from riding though. I just stay over to the right, pay attention to EVERYTHING around me, give myself plenty of room between me and whomever is in front of me, and go with the flow of traffic.
One bit of advice I'll give to anyone riding in heavy commuter traffic is to be hyper aware of your surroundings. Don't just pay attention to the car in front of you. Also know what's going on in front of them because they may not be paying attention. Don't get up on their bumper, stay back and give yourself room to react in case they slam on their brakes. Also be aware of what's coming up behind you. And if you're on a multi-lane highway, keep check on the other lane(s). You should do this even in a cage but it's especially important to do if your on a bike.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 11:02 am to Darth_Vader
Hey Darth, what about commuting on rainy days? Do you do it? I'm sure you catch rain here and there anyway. How well can you see from the bike,through the helmet, shield, etc? Any advice, no matter how trivial it may seem, is appreciated.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 11:15 am to JeanPierre
I heard that if you get a vest, you're supposed to put the city that you are from on the back. If you don't, it says that you don't want to get to know the other guys, and that is disrespectful.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 11:26 am to JeanPierre
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Hey Darth, what about commuting on rainy days? Do you do it? I'm sure you catch rain here and there anyway. How well can you see from the bike,through the helmet, shield, etc? Any advice, no matter how trivial it may seem, is appreciated.
I try not to ride to work on days where they're calling for rain. I do this for two reasons. First, it get's my bike dirty as hell from the road spray. Second, the heavy traffic that I have to go through is far worse on rainy days. This is because when it rains half the people want to go 40 MHP while the other half want to do 70 MPH. The result is traffic is even more clustered which leads to people riding side by side & bumper to bumper, weaving lanes, and slamming on their brakes over and over. This is a recipe for disaster on a bike because the last thing you want to have to do on a slick, wet road is slam on your brakes.
As for gear to wear in the rain, I'd invest in a good rain suit. As for helmets & shields, all of them, in heavy enough rain will make it difficult to see, unless they've invented one with wipers and I've not heard of it yet. Really the only thing that will stop this is if you get a bike wit ha windshield and even that can get hard to see through if it's raining hard enough.
I'll ride in the rain if I have to. Rising on an open road in a light or even moderate rain is not a big deal if you've got the gear to keep you dry. But if it can be avoided, I will.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 11:29 am to CaptSpaulding
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I heard that if you get a vest, you're supposed to put the city that you are from on the back. If you don't, it says that you don't want to get to know the other guys, and that is disrespectful.
Whatever you do, don't take this advice. If you get a vest and decide to put patches on it, don't get patches trying to make it look like you're in a MC if you're not in one. It's just asking for trouble. Basically, avoid anything on the back like a top & bottom rocker, especially a bottom rocker with the name of a state or city.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 11:57 am to Darth_Vader
I have a few years experience riding bikes of all types. Would I recommend a streetbike as your first bike? hell no. I would suggest buying a small dirtbike and riding it for 6 months to a year, and then stepping up to a small streetbike. As far as the bike you mentioned, it would be OK to learn on it as long as you take the MSF class first.
Your big decision will be what type of biker will you be...
racer boy--- mohawked helmet, tennis shoes, breakin all the laws flying around town splitting lanes on the latest 150 hp rice burner that has a 6" wide piece of cardboard for a seat.
Goateed Pirate--- Gain 50-100lbs of fat, ride a 20K Harley that handles like a kindergardeners tricycle, find a sloopy, skanky chubby broad to ride on the back and putt putt around town holding up traffic with your imagined badassery.
Beemer business guy--- Hang several suitcases and assorted storage units all around your BMW and ride around in perfect posture, covering miles and miles of highways like it is a competition.
There are a few more to choose from, but I'm sure you get the idea. If you like to ride, be yourself and ride a bike you enjoy, don't join the douchbag club.
Your big decision will be what type of biker will you be...
racer boy--- mohawked helmet, tennis shoes, breakin all the laws flying around town splitting lanes on the latest 150 hp rice burner that has a 6" wide piece of cardboard for a seat.
Goateed Pirate--- Gain 50-100lbs of fat, ride a 20K Harley that handles like a kindergardeners tricycle, find a sloopy, skanky chubby broad to ride on the back and putt putt around town holding up traffic with your imagined badassery.
Beemer business guy--- Hang several suitcases and assorted storage units all around your BMW and ride around in perfect posture, covering miles and miles of highways like it is a competition.
There are a few more to choose from, but I'm sure you get the idea. If you like to ride, be yourself and ride a bike you enjoy, don't join the douchbag club.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 12:09 pm to X123F45
quote:
You're right, there is only one real choice there.
I've seen a guy I used to work with skid doen I12 on his palms and face. The kangaroo leather and arai allowed him to walk away.
No other helmet touches my head.
There are many brands of helmets that will do equally well in a crash. Cost and brand are meaningless in safety, you get some nicer features and less weight with cost. Some Bell helmets from Walmart have Snell/ECE tested better than the expensive brands including Arai. Fitment is the key. I mostly wear Schuberth now, they fit well and test great.
I've personally rolled down one the straights at Barber at triple digits with just regular cowhide. Lid never took any damage, so that didn't matter. Kangaroo may give you a few more crashes, it's a little more durable.
This post was edited on 8/10/15 at 12:23 pm
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