Motorcycle Thread? - Page 104

splattttttt · 10-26-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Side-Swipe

"You tapped into something that we are rapidly losing in this country, the pride of doing, instead of the false superiority of having it done for you. I don't know Jack, but I do know that we still have Jacks walking amongst us, and that is good, thanks brother for shining a light on this great American..
Respectfully,
Rod Diener
Ironwokers Local 416 Los Angeles
Building America since 1896"
Jack

skiddish9999 · 10-26-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Whee McGee

Hey guys, I'm looking to get into motorcycles, and figured I could come to you guys for advice. I've already begun looking for Motorcycle Safety Classes to take, but I wanted to start getting an idea of what I should look for in a motorcycle. I'm an even 6' and hover around 220 lbs. Are there any considerations I have to take when it comes to picking a bike? I was planning on used, and I'm looking for something along the lines of a cruiser or street bike. Ideas?

Personally, as my father said get a **** bike that you won't be afraid to throw against a tree. I did this and I'm having every bit of fun learning the ins and outs of this bike and not having to worry about if I lay it down.

My recommendation so that you can go off and on road to practice would be an enduro. You will learn a lot riding one especially off road and slippery surfaces on road. I had an experience several times today where I locked up the rear tire and skidded just to get the feel for it. Riding through the sand and dirt and knowing what to do and how to handle the bike will also teach you a lot about recovery.

This however is all personally what my father has told me.

Warning - an enduro will tend to turn you into a hooligan and you will want to go on sidewalks and up/down stairs.

Mine is tall enough for me at 6'2" - 6'4" at 235 pounds approximately.

Kermit · 10-26-2012, 10:19 PM

Pretty much decided on a Ninja 250 myself. Going to have the cash by next spring and I'll look around for a used one in decent shape. Pretty excited!

HyePower · 10-26-2012, 10:49 PM

Saving up for a Ninja 300 myself. Had a Ninja 250 and it was really fun.

paintslinger16 · 10-27-2012, 08:42 AM

Taken at the local cider mill yesterday

WickedKlown2 · 10-27-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Side-Swipe

Deus Ex Machina on Vimeo

Did anybody else notice in the Video @ 8:35 what hat the man is wearing ??? I did

WK2

skiddish9999 · 10-27-2012, 03:34 PM

Purchased some Fox gloves today to tide me over unitl I have a gloves decision set.

Also purchased some conti twinduro tires, brake pads for front and rear, baja block off kit, and a Uni filter.

I now need to decide on an exhaust...

Magoo · 11-02-2012, 04:14 PM

Hey folks. I'm looking for a fun sport touring bike. A family friend is willing to sell me his 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge. Price is as yet undetermined, but it'll probably be in the $7k range. That's about right.

Does anyone here have any experience with Guzzis? Can anyone recommend anything similar to look at?

HurtCow · 02-13-2013, 05:25 PM

This will be mine in a few weeks:

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'77 CB750. 100% stock and will stay that way. The original owner had a stroke in '04 and died, and this has sat ever since. He had the foresight to drain the carbs and gas tank. Runs great, just needs some tuning and loving. I dig the older Japanese bikes and I'm starting to outgrow my '81 KZ440.

StJimmy666 · 02-13-2013, 06:17 PM

So I'm definitely gonna snag a 636 this year

10-26-2012, 10:19 PM	#1033 (permalink)
Kermit Straight 6 DID Bust! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pace, FL	Pretty much decided on a Ninja 250 myself. Going to have the cash by next spring and I'll look around for a used one in decent shape. Pretty excited! __________________ KermitKam on YouTube Insanity Workout DVD Bundle FS/T!

10-26-2012, 10:49 PM	#1034 (permalink)
HyePower Bitter Young Man Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA	Saving up for a Ninja 300 myself. Had a Ninja 250 and it was really fun. __________________ MCB Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html Misc. Parts Sale!

10-27-2012, 08:42 AM	#1035 (permalink)
paintslinger16 MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006	just a few more riding days left Taken at the local cider mill yesterday

11-02-2012, 04:14 PM	#1038 (permalink)
Magoo Formerly DeTrevni Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tejas	Hey folks. I'm looking for a fun sport touring bike. A family friend is willing to sell me his 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge. Price is as yet undetermined, but it'll probably be in the $7k range. That's about right. Does anyone here have any experience with Guzzis? Can anyone recommend anything similar to look at? __________________ 61 people like me thus far, and none don't!