HMJ
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get one chris i am getting one in aug of 2008 
White_Van
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My dad has a 2006 Kawi ZRX 1200 that he lets me ride once in a while and I just bought myself a '91 Ninja 750 which should be fun. Don't quite have my license yet, but got the permit and I'm working on the license. The gas savings alone are worth it imo.
Telephant
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STEEL KAGE":9309a said:
Your last bike was retardedly aswesome.
EightmanVT
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SgtThump":f36ef said:By the way guys, I'm too much of a wimp to get one. It would be another toy that sits in my garage that I'd never play with... I'm almost positive of that.
I don't know about that.... Once you ride once...it sort of gets into your system...
RV8guy
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Sportsters are actually harder to ride than the big twins. They're also faster.
Digital Jams
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RV8guy":985ac said:
I hear that alot from the Skirtster riders
Digital Jams
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psychodave":db072 said:EightmanVT":db072 said:SgtThump":db072 said:By the way guys, I'm too much of a wimp to get one. It would be another toy that sits in my garage that I'd never play with... I'm almost positive of that.
I don't know about that.... Once you ride once...it sort of gets into your system...
...and one day on the streets with a lot of asshole car drivers will get it right out of your system. I wont ride a morotcycle anymore. Too dangerous.
That is the reason I do not ride anymore, well that and I have a family now.
Borrowed a cousin's Ducati 750 several weeks ago and sure enough 1/2 hour later I was pushing the limits.....I have a kid to raise now.
EightmanVT
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psychodave":8dc3c said:EightmanVT":8dc3c said:SgtThump":8dc3c said:By the way guys, I'm too much of a wimp to get one. It would be another toy that sits in my garage that I'd never play with... I'm almost positive of that.
I don't know about that.... Once you ride once...it sort of gets into your system...
...and one day on the streets with a lot of asshole car drivers will get it right out of your system. I wont ride a morotcycle anymore. Too dangerous.
Everything in this world is dangerous. I ride in the greater MD/DC area - and outside of maybe LA and NY, they don't grow assholes any bigger then they get here on the roads. It's because of that, that I don't use my bike to commute - that and the fact that I don't need helmet head all day, and to smell like exhaust - I try not to be out riding in rush hour traffic...when people are at their absolute worst. I do a lot of riding on the weekends though, especially now that it's getting cooler -- there's nothing better. It will always be a bit of a crap shoot, but, that's life. I find it very relaxing to go find a windy road and crack open the throttle. I don't have a windscreen on my 1800F....so I get the full effect.
EightmanVT
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Lord Toneking
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I love my Harley! 
My buddy bought a sportster and is regretting it now. They're just too small (considered a "chick bike" to some), especially with a passenger
My buddy bought a sportster and is regretting it now. They're just too small (considered a "chick bike" to some), especially with a passenger
daver101
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jisham
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EightmanVT
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daver101":3aea9 said:This is about twice as much, but I think it's alot cooler!!!!
LOL...You know I always see those guys out on the weekends too.... and those guys are the crazy ones. 1. People don't pay attention to motorcycles, I'd be scared shitless on a bike that I couldn't out accelerate a car on. The roads around here don't have space for cyclists...They should fix that or build a network of trails. 2. Those guys really seem to be huffing and puffing, and working hard to get to that 20-30mph they're going.... I don't feel like I'm working nearly as hard....
Gainzilla
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SgtThump":b42b2 said:
Unfortunately Chris, Even the most reasonable riders still have to worry about the Jackasses in cars. I rode for alot of years and used to do a bit of amateur racing on the track as well and Id like to think that I was pretty damn good when it came to controlling a bike and I lost count of the close calls that I had due to idiots in cars.
Ive thought about getting a bike again when I move out to Long Island but even still, being a dad makes me think that It might be a better Idea to find other( read safer )things to do.
Bear in mind that Im talking about city and suburban riding up here in NY. What are the conditions down by you? Open spaces without a lot of traffic? is it pretty rural? If that was the case, I dont think that Id have a problem riding again..
Kage
Digital Jams
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STEEL KAGE":40ae9 said:
Yup, even a dog running out in the street becomes a lot hairier on a bike than the Urban Soccer Assult Mobile.
Gainzilla
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daver101":a3685 said:This is about twice as much, but I think it's alot cooler!!!!
Whod want to spend 5k on something that you have to power yourself and that will absolutely wreck your yambag and giblets in the process?
No thanks Bro, the only place I want to exert myself is in the gym or the bedroom...
Gainzilla
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SgtThump":5e83a said:
Yeah man, I never doubted that for several reasons; Youre older than most people when they considered a motorcycle and youre a family man as well. I started riding at a really young age and by the time I was in my early 20's, I was in that phase where I really believed that I was indestructible and absolutely fearless and I ended up paying dearly for it. You have the benefit of being way passed that stage
At 22 , I had a terrible wreck, was in a coma for 2 weeks, broke my neck and was in the hospital for almost a year learning how to walk again. After that, The only times I opened it up were on a track or where it was absolutely safe and I never took chances after that. It was a wake up call and growing up played a big part as well
Theres a bit of learning curve for a bike like everything else. First, you need to learn to operate the bike so that its second nature; Shifting gears, Braking, proper emergency breaking , quick turns and swerves etc. The second thing ,which is just as important, is knowing whats going on around you at all times; riding like youre invisible is what I call it. Lets face it, on a bike, you are the bumper and dont have the benefit of steel wrapped around you...
With a little bit of experience, all of that becomes second nature and your ride to work is that fun and relaxing thing that you look forward to.
I miss riding Chris, Its an incredible thing that needs to be experienced to be understood. whatever your choice, good luck with it!!!
Kage
Subclavian
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My father-in-law was killed riding his Heritage Softail Classic. He was a fanatic about safety, never sped, and wore all the protective leather and stuff. Some jackass passed him and then switched lanes abruptly because he was about to miss an exit and it knocked him down a big embankment and he broke his neck.
I haven't ridden since and have no plans to
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moronmountain
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You don't want it because it's a sporty. BTW, Sportsters are not considered "hogs." Only the new generation of "bikers" would even think to call a sporty a hog. Yes I'm being a harley cork sniffer right now hehe.
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jisham
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Everyone has to start somewhere, and a Sportster is a great first bike...fuck what anyone else says.
The best advice I ever got (and the same I'll give you) is sign up for a Motorcycle Safety Foundation beginners riding course (Google it and you'll find listings for classes all over the country). In most states, if you take the course and pass the final test, you just take the paperwork to the MVA to get your license. Most insurance companies also offer 10 percent off your insurance if you take the class. IMO, it's a must because not only do you learn how to ride properly (they supply the bikes even), but more importantly, you learn a system to watch your ass so you don't get clobbered by autos. It's well worth the initial cost.
The best advice I ever got (and the same I'll give you) is sign up for a Motorcycle Safety Foundation beginners riding course (Google it and you'll find listings for classes all over the country). In most states, if you take the course and pass the final test, you just take the paperwork to the MVA to get your license. Most insurance companies also offer 10 percent off your insurance if you take the class. IMO, it's a must because not only do you learn how to ride properly (they supply the bikes even), but more importantly, you learn a system to watch your ass so you don't get clobbered by autos. It's well worth the initial cost.