The General Motorbikers Discussion Thread - Page 40

Spectre · September 3rd, 2008, 3:21 PM

Yamaha owners of the world *would* unite... problem is that they can never all show up to a gathering at the same time as a significant percentage of them will not be able to attend due to relay failure. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Meanwhile, I've seen Hondas with parts of their electrical system literally SHOT AWAY make it to meets. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Epoq · September 3rd, 2008, 3:43 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/hansvonaxion/finalgear%20bikes/kimipom-img600x450-1219150847zhuybg.jpg

^ Lol, at least it looks better than the Busa. :p

Epoq · September 3rd, 2008, 4:49 PM

Whoops, how the hell did that happen?

Spectre · September 3rd, 2008, 4:50 PM

Double posting an hour apart, Epoq?

Epoq · September 3rd, 2008, 10:26 PM

^ Well, with that corrected I just want to say that it looks like my cousin is set to become just another motorcycling statistic.

I wish I could correct his arrogance, but, he's 21 and pretty sure that there is nothing wrong with him. He's twiddled around a bit with a few motorcycles on parking lots, and that pretty much sums up his experience thus far.

This past labor day I came over on my bike and he asked if he could ride it. I don't normally agree to such things, but he agreed that if he drops or wrecks it he's buying it for the price I paid so I thought what the heck. Now, he did pretty well, he didn't drop it or create any incidents--but the agreement was for him to just take it around the neighborhood for a bit. Instead, he went out and took it on the highway from one exit to the other.

Then on the way back he took it through a few turns requiring leans. So, when he comes back he's ecstatic and tells me "Man, I got this! I'm getting that CBR1000 for sure now!". Wow. This guy has had a lead foot for as long as I've known him and he pushes his S2000 very hard, he's hardly had any motorbiking experience, and now he thinks he's "got it" and wants to jump right onto a 1000CC super sport bike. Mmph...

Arrogance aside, I believe it's partly also due to peer pressure. A couple of guys in our circle (who have been riding for a few years btw) have recently got themselves 1000CC sport bikes as well and I guess the last thing he wants is to show up on anything smaller. I was initially supportive of his descision to buy a motorcycle but I'm afraid his attitude towards them is a bit too care-free.

Censport · September 3rd, 2008, 10:36 PM

^ If he survives the first fall, his casual attitude will change. Oh wait, you said he's 21. Nix that...

godlikepagan · September 4th, 2008, 7:59 AM

Hey Epoq, what is your take on the Ninja 650R? I might get that or an SV650 sometime in the next few months after I get a little bit more experience.

Karoug · September 4th, 2008, 9:15 AM

^I would say that the SV650 is a brilliant beginners bike..

m102486 · September 4th, 2008, 2:49 PM

Hello guys,
I'm already 21, I cant ride a bicycle but I really want to learn to ride a motorbike. do you think there's still a chance to learn or am I too old. I really crave fr a bike.

Epoq · September 4th, 2008, 6:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godlikepagan

Hey Epoq, what is your take on the Ninja 650R? I might get that or an SV650 sometime in the next few months after I get a little bit more experience.

I think the 650R is a fantastic machine. The steering is light and effortless--you often forget that it weighs almost 500 pounds. At least until you drop it and try picking it up. (I had to learn that one the hard way... )

Since I haven't rode the SV650 I certainly can't compare the two--I've heard some good things about the SV650 though. I would ask someone who's spent some time with both the 650R and SV650, and try visiting a dealer and sitting on both for a bit to see which one suits you best. I'm 6' and find the 650R fits my height perfectly. The sitting position is a bit more upright than the super sports as well, so long road-trips are a breeze.

And now the fun part... power. I think you'll find that the 650R doesn't disappoint in the power department and it easily puts a smile to my face. Actually, while it's not as crazy as the much bigger bikes it still has plenty of low-end torque. As long as you take it easy and don't get too throttle-happy though I think you'll be fine, especially since you mentioned you're already practicing on, I assume, a smaller CC bike right now?

And finally, it gets around 55 - 60 mpg if you ride casually, and it has very low emissions due to the way the exhaust is designed. So, it's more powerful and more "green" than a Prius, but it's tons more fun.

If you need any more details about the 650R, feel free to PM me.

smib · September 4th, 2008, 6:57 PM

Well, I'm not a motorbiker(yet), but I am becoming increasingly obsessed with this:

http://www.superbike.co.uk/imageBank/s/Street%20Triple_web1.jpg

http://mybikeshop.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/streettriple_2008_01.jpg

http://www.triumph675.net/images/StreetTriple-1280_000.jpg

I of course would start with something cheap and smaller, but I love this bike.

KaJuN · September 4th, 2008, 7:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m102486

Hello guys,
I'm already 21, I cant ride a bicycle but I really want to learn to ride a motorbike. do you think there's still a chance to learn or am I too old. I really crave fr a bike.

You're never too old to learn. In fact I was your age before I ever took my first ride on a motorbike and I went on to teach myself how to ride. And really riding a bike is quite different from riding a motorcycle. I think motorcycles are easier because they do a better job of balancing themselves at slower speeds.

Epoq · September 4th, 2008, 8:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m102486

Hello guys,
I'm already 21, I cant ride a bicycle but I really want to learn to ride a motorbike. do you think there's still a chance to learn or am I too old. I really crave fr a bike.

21 is far from too old. I started when I was 23 and I think I'm doing alright. You may be too old if you were 65+, but 21 is a good age. Just be responsible about it and you should be fine.

Spectre · September 4th, 2008, 9:04 PM

He does need to learn to ride a bicycle first, though.

Epoq · September 4th, 2008, 9:31 PM

^ Uh oh, I missed that part... images/smilies/ohmy.gif

tianluo · September 4th, 2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smib

Well, I'm not a motorbiker(yet), but I am becoming increasingly obsessed with this:

snip

I of course would start with something cheap and smaller, but I love this bike.

You have great taste sir. Saw one for sale the other day at £5k and also a 2002 Monster S4 for £2.8k. Going to take a test ride on both this weekend. If it is as good as it looks and what reviews say, I need to choose one and finance it.

Redliner · September 5th, 2008, 4:09 AM

Those green Triumphs are gorgeous...

Spectre · September 5th, 2008, 4:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epoq

^ Well, with that corrected I just want to say that it looks like my cousin is set to become just another motorcycling statistic.

I wish I could correct his arrogance, but, he's 21 and pretty sure that there is nothing wrong with him. He's twiddled around a bit with a few motorcycles on parking lots, and that pretty much sums up his experience thus far.

This past labor day I came over on my bike and he asked if he could ride it. I don't normally agree to such things, but he agreed that if he drops or wrecks it he's buying it for the price I paid so I thought what the heck. Now, he did pretty well, he didn't drop it or create any incidents--but the agreement was for him to just take it around the neighborhood for a bit. Instead, he went out and took it on the highway from one exit to the other.

Then on the way back he took it through a few turns requiring leans. So, when he comes back he's ecstatic and tells me "Man, I got this! I'm getting that CBR1000 for sure now!". Wow. This guy has had a lead foot for as long as I've known him and he pushes his S2000 very hard, he's hardly had any motorbiking experience, and now he thinks he's "got it" and wants to jump right onto a 1000CC super sport bike. Mmph...

Arrogance aside, I believe it's partly also due to peer pressure. A couple of guys in our circle (who have been riding for a few years btw) have recently got themselves 1000CC sport bikes as well and I guess the last thing he wants is to show up on anything smaller. I was initially supportive of his descision to buy a motorcycle but I'm afraid his attitude towards them is a bit too care-free.

Forgot to reply to this earlier.

I said this before, I'll say it again. Get as large a life insurance policy on him as you can afford to get. It's ghoulish, but it *will* help with the inevitable funeral expenses *and* make you rich when he becomes a statistic.

One of the more sure bets you can make.

Blind_Io · September 5th, 2008, 7:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smib

Well, I'm not a motorbiker(yet), but I am becoming increasingly obsessed with this:

I of course would start with something cheap and smaller, but I love this bike.

Stay away! Mine! I saw her first!

In white please.

tigger · September 5th, 2008, 7:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m102486

Hello guys,
I'm already 21, I cant ride a bicycle but I really want to learn to ride a motorbike. do you think there's still a chance to learn or am I too old. I really crave fr a bike.

You're definitely not too old, I didn't really start riding until I was 21. Then again, I did have a fair deal of experience with bicycles. You could try jumping right onto a bike, but you it might be better to get something like a mountain bike first and get comfortable on it before you get a motorcycle. The way a 2 wheeled vehicle feels and works in corners in completely different than a car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Stay away! Mine! I saw her first!

In white please.

Do they make those in white? Jebus ... I want one.

September 3rd, 2008, 3:21 PM	#781
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 6:06 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,339 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	Yamaha owners of the world would unite... problem is that they can never all show up to a gathering at the same time as a significant percentage of them will not be able to attend due to relay failure. Meanwhile, I've seen Hondas with parts of their electrical system literally SHOT AWAY make it to meets. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

September 3rd, 2008, 3:43 PM	#782
Epoq Joined: Jan 21st, 2007 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Age: 25 Posts: 121 Car: 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 Rep Power: 14	^ Lol, at least it looks better than the Busa. :p __________________ Current Vehicles... 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 - 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650R - 2004 Ducati 999

September 3rd, 2008, 4:49 PM	#783
Epoq Joined: Jan 21st, 2007 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Age: 25 Posts: 121 Car: 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 Rep Power: 14	Whoops, how the hell did that happen? __________________ Current Vehicles... 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 - 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650R - 2004 Ducati 999 Last edited by Epoq; September 3rd, 2008 at 5:31 PM.

September 3rd, 2008, 4:50 PM	#784
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 6:06 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,339 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	Double posting an hour apart, Epoq? __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

September 3rd, 2008, 10:26 PM	#785
Epoq Joined: Jan 21st, 2007 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Age: 25 Posts: 121 Car: 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 Rep Power: 14	^ Well, with that corrected I just want to say that it looks like my cousin is set to become just another motorcycling statistic. I wish I could correct his arrogance, but, he's 21 and pretty sure that there is nothing wrong with him. He's twiddled around a bit with a few motorcycles on parking lots, and that pretty much sums up his experience thus far. This past labor day I came over on my bike and he asked if he could ride it. I don't normally agree to such things, but he agreed that if he drops or wrecks it he's buying it for the price I paid so I thought what the heck. Now, he did pretty well, he didn't drop it or create any incidents--but the agreement was for him to just take it around the neighborhood for a bit. Instead, he went out and took it on the highway from one exit to the other. Then on the way back he took it through a few turns requiring leans. So, when he comes back he's ecstatic and tells me "Man, I got this! I'm getting that CBR1000 for sure now!". Wow. This guy has had a lead foot for as long as I've known him and he pushes his S2000 very hard, he's hardly had any motorbiking experience, and now he thinks he's "got it" and wants to jump right onto a 1000CC super sport bike. Mmph... Arrogance aside, I believe it's partly also due to peer pressure. A couple of guys in our circle (who have been riding for a few years btw) have recently got themselves 1000CC sport bikes as well and I guess the last thing he wants is to show up on anything smaller. I was initially supportive of his descision to buy a motorcycle but I'm afraid his attitude towards them is a bit too care-free. __________________ Current Vehicles... 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 - 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650R - 2004 Ducati 999

September 3rd, 2008, 10:36 PM	#786
Censport Joined: Jul 23rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Nashville TN, USA Age: 42 Posts: 536 Car: '96 XJ6, '63 Corvair, '06 FZ6 Rep Power: 18	^ If he survives the first fall, his casual attitude will change. Oh wait, you said he's 21. Nix that...

September 4th, 2008, 7:59 AM	#787
godlikepagan Joined: Mar 12th, 2007 Last Online: 8:01 AM Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 107 Car: 1996 Honda Accord Rep Power: 16	Hey Epoq, what is your take on the Ninja 650R? I might get that or an SV650 sometime in the next few months after I get a little bit more experience.

September 4th, 2008, 9:15 AM	#788
Karoug Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 11:19 AM Location: Sweden Age: 31 Posts: 3,916 Car: Volvo 745GLT! 2 bikes Rep Power: 120	^I would say that the SV650 is a brilliant beginners bike.. __________________ I support the formation of Koenigsaab.

September 4th, 2008, 2:49 PM	#789
m102486 Joined: Jun 2nd, 2005 Last Online: 9:15 AM Age: 23 Posts: 287 Car: 75' Ford Escort 1.6 Sport Rep Power: 22	Learning to ride a bike Hello guys, I'm already 21, I cant ride a bicycle but I really want to learn to ride a motorbike. do you think there's still a chance to learn or am I too old. I really crave fr a bike. __________________ http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/m102486/

September 4th, 2008, 6:57 PM	#791
smib Joined: Aug 31st, 2007 Last Online: 1:14 AM Location: Bristol, Connecticut Age: 22 Posts: 2,199 Car: 2008 Scion tC LFS Status: Rep Power: 83	Well, I'm not a motorbiker(yet), but I am becoming increasingly obsessed with this: I of course would start with something cheap and smaller, but I love this bike. __________________ PunisherBass: ANYONE with an IQ higher than a jar of mayo wouldn't be able to get through the scientology mumbojumbo without laughing their ass off. Clegg: PunisherBass, quit insulting mayo. "Sorry for the short replies, I can't use my left hand. In fact the whole left side of my body feels like it got hit by a planet. The right side is better, it only got hit by a truck." -Blind_Io I am an audiosurf elite champion, motherfucker. I support Koenigseggggggsegggegggegigioabbavikingsaab. Do you?

September 4th, 2008, 9:04 PM	#794
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 6:06 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,339 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	He does need to learn to ride a bicycle first, though. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

September 4th, 2008, 9:31 PM	#795
Epoq Joined: Jan 21st, 2007 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Age: 25 Posts: 121 Car: 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 Rep Power: 14	^ Uh oh, I missed that part... __________________ Current Vehicles... 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 - 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650R - 2004 Ducati 999

September 5th, 2008, 4:09 AM	#797
Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 3:51 AM Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 5,281 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 113	Those green Triumphs are gorgeous... __________________ God told me to give you candy.

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