Motorcycle Talk

[scott5]

I'm really looking forward to riding season, that's for certain..... Didn't get to put many miles on the bike last year (about 2000 - very dissapointing), as i was always busy with one thing or another. I get married in May, and will hopefully be building a home this spring - but once late summer comes, you can be certain I will be doing lots of riding again...........

thats what you said last year

[SonofaBish]

thats what you said last year

nuh uh

[scott5]

i will probably have a new bike by the time you ride again hahaha

[Troll]

I put my Buell in the basement this winter to free up some space in the garage and our tomcat has taken up residence on the seat. He does it just to jack me off. It can't be comfortable. He sits all side-saddle and squints at me. First time I find a piece of kitty litter on it, he's toast.

[SonofaBish]

i will probably have a new bike by the time you ride again hahaha

well that doesn't say much..... :p lol

Nah, last year (2K miles) was an exception as opposed to a normality.... the TL-R got lots of miles every year (14K one year), but that was back when i was in college, and not only did i have more time, but the cost savings were crucial.... The R1 hasn't gotten as many miles each year, but i still put plenty enough on it to keep it fresh... I think 4-6K a year and i'd be happy... With the wedding, another exam this spring, building the house, and Ang's health issues, i can see the first half of this year being another low one - but i think i can make up for it in the late summer and fall

[Shorty429]

just get an r6 :)

I like the way you think

[SonofaBish]

I like the way you think

silly mustang guys

[Shorty429]

silly mustang guys

don't worry, after another season I plan on graduating to a ZX10 or R1 But I'm going to get another 6k miles of seat time on the 6 to sharpen my skills.

[scott5]

1000?? Why not step up to 1200,1584 or 1800

[SonofaBish]

1000?? Why not step up to 1200,1584 or 1800

now come on scott... dont' be a S.P.E.D. ... You know there's nothing better than a litre-bike.... yea, zx-14 and busa are faster in a straight line, but i've shared my opinion on those bikes plenty of times in the past.... :D lol

[SonofaBish]

don't worry, after another season I plan on graduating to a ZX10 or R1 But I'm going to get another 6k miles of seat time on the 6 to sharpen my skills.

eh, i'm just jaggin' with ya... if its on 2 wheels, its pretty cool to me...

As much as i'd love to have the motor in the new R1, i really don't care for the looks of the new bikes so much... none of the manufacturer's bikes are very appealing to my eye... i'll probably never sell my bike for another one, as i think the '04-'06 R1 is the best looking bike ever made... and trust me, there's plenty of motor there to keep anyone happy...

if you ride a litre-bike and think its wild, just wait til you open it up... its like modding a LSx or the new 3V's, they just go ape-shit... when I put the race-headers and PCIII on the bike, it made the bike absolutely explosive upwards of 8K rpms... i rode with a guy that had the same mods as me (slip-on, PCIII, intake, etc) except he didn't have the headers, and my biek would freight-train his in the top end, even with the gearing advantage he had on me

[scott5]

now come on scott... dont' be a S.P.E.D. ... You know there's nothing better than a litre-bike.... yea, zx-14 and busa are faster in a straight line, but i've shared my opinion on those bikes plenty of times in the past.... :D lol

i know i know. hahaha im just kidding.. i miss having a corner carver. Hopefully i will be in another corner carver some day

[Shorty429]

eh, i'm just jaggin' with ya... if its on 2 wheels, its pretty cool to me...

As much as i'd love to have the motor in the new R1, i really don't care for the looks of the new bikes so much... none of the manufacturer's bikes are very appealing to my eye... i'll probably never sell my bike for another one, as i think the '04-'06 R1 is the best looking bike ever made... and trust me, there's plenty of motor there to keep anyone happy...

if you ride a litre-bike and think its wild, just wait til you open it up... its like modding a LSx or the new 3V's, they just go ape-shit... when I put the race-headers and PCIII on the bike, it made the bike absolutely explosive upwards of 8K rpms... i rode with a guy that had the same mods as me (slip-on, PCIII, intake, etc) except he didn't have the headers, and my biek would freight-train his in the top end, even with the gearing advantage he had on me

I like the looks of some new bikes from certain angles and from others they just look gay. The '11 ZX10 is my favorite by far and just might be my next bike.

It's hard not to mod the R6. The urge is there but i know I'll be fighting a losing battle. lol

[Troll]

i know i know. hahaha im just kidding.. i miss having a corner carver. Hopefully i will be in another corner carver some day

that trade offer is still open for my Buell.

we should set up a contract where each of us has like the "right of first refusal" or something. we'll just trade the same two bikes back and forth. saves money and we're both happy for 2-3 months at a time. LOL!

[scott5]

that trade offer is still open for my Buell.

we should set up a contract where each of us has like the "right of first refusal" or something. we'll just trade the same two bikes back and forth. saves money and we're both happy for 2-3 months at a time. LOL!

thats probably the best idea you have came up with

[phillysrt4]

I think a 2011 SV650 is calling my name come spring to add to the stable

[95V6]

Need some imput. I want to get a bike for this summer. I have never rode but I have always wanted to.

I really like the 50s-60s "bobber" style bikes. I am not into for lack of a better term croch rockets or that style. I would like something easy to handle and hot a ton of power to learn on.

Any ideas on what I should look for or just advice?

[mr4teth]

Need some imput. I want to get a bike for this summer. I have never rode but I have always wanted to.

I really like the 50s-60s "bobber" style bikes. I am not into for lack of a better term croch rockets or that style. I would like something easy to handle and hot a ton of power to learn on.

Any ideas on what I should look for or just advice?

Not quite sure what you consider a bobber but if you talking about a stripped down rigid frame (hardtail) bike with a hopped up motor I would not recommend one for a first bike or only bike. Bobbers look cool but really beat the crap out of you which make them good for one thing ..... bar hopping!

If you like that style I would recommend one of the Bobbed Harley Sportster's, 883 Iron, Nightster or Forty-Eight.

[scott5]

[95V6]

Im looking for something cheap. I cant drop 10 grand into a bike.