OT: Motorcycles

[pookstreet]

Man your all scaring me. I just want it to commute to the metro station. I burn 8 gallons a week on side streets with my H2 to get to train station to commute. I figure it would only be about down to one gallon every two weeks to just commute to train. I would not be riding this on freeway.

Don't think anyone is trying to scare you, just some doses of reality. I was going the mile to classes one day and some guy making a left turn at a light took me out head on. Snapped the fork on my FZR600 in half. Not just bent. Still can't get on anything with only 2 wheels without tensing up. That was over 20+ years ago.

 

[lowbudget]

Rob with age comes a cage!

Werd.... Listen to scott

 

[lowbudget]

Don't listen to this tool. He rides his bike once a year to show off to me...

IMO life is too short to be scared of having a little fun. If u really wanted to be safe, sit at home and do nothing the rest of your life. Lol. No thank you!!

If u have never ridden on the street before, I would look into getting a supermoto. My first bike was a DRZ-400 supermoto. Super fun to ride around on, but not fast enough to hurt myself. I learned a lot on that bike, and would do it all the same if I had the chance. I have had 5 or 6 different motorcycles, and now own my fav. 2007 Suzuki gsxr 750. Awesome bike, great power, still relatively light.

Also look at KTM or Husquvarna. I had a Husquvarna 510 supermoto. That was a great bike. Fuel injected with a TON of power. It maxed out at 95mph, so it's a little harder to kill your self on it!




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Drz 400 super moto

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[lowbudget]

Man your all scaring me. I just want it to commute to the metro station. I burn 8 gallons a week on side streets with my H2 to get to train station to commute. I figure it would only be about down to one gallon every two weeks to just commute to train. I would not be riding this on freeway.

Ride a bicycle

 

[lowbudget]

Don't think anyone is trying to scare you, just some doses of reality. I was going the mile to classes one day and some guy making a left turn at a light took me out head on. Snapped the fork on my FZR600 in half. Not just bent. Still can't get on anything with only 2 wheels without tensing up. That was over 20+ years ago.

Another true story. On the 710 s stupid camero clipped my bike got bump to the other lane bronco almost ran me over I was able to avoid the bronco. That didn't scare me. Car ran a red on the street tried to avoid bike low sided on the street. Skid to a stop car stop inches from my helmet. I sold my bike a month later.

If you looking to save gas something else is better. I loved bikes. But with all the responsibilities I have now. I can't risk it.

 

[bad santa]

Take a rider safety class at Cerritos college and get a 600 if you just want to do street riding. I started our with a ninja 600 and was a lot of fun but you'll want a bigger bike if you'll be riding on the freeways.
If you want to be safer, don't split lanes on the streets, it really Pisces people off when they're just sitting in traffic and they see you passing them by.

 

[slief]

Get rid of the h2 and get a c7 30 miles on the freeway if you have lead foot.

I agree! :thumbsup:

 

[ivan osornio]

Ducati 998!!

Ducati 998!!

you started with a freaking ducati? ballllerrrr!! I'm saving for a Ducati Monster.. coulda bought one if i didn't get this tank..

250 is a great starting bike. I started with a Suzuki SV650. I think the 650 is a little better. It's not as sporty as the 600 or 1000CC, but it has some speed. You will grow out of a 250 within 6 month. the SV650 you can track and learn. When you grow tired of the SV650, change it to a 600cc or 1000.

I've seen so many pros with SV650 smoking Gixxers or CBR 600s

Trust me if I had get a smaller bike I wouldn't be happy with it in a month!!
it's not the size of the bike or how fast you can go it's about how you can hold your self try not to fly on it

 

[BeanMachine]

Man your all scaring me. I just want it to commute to the metro station. I burn 8 gallons a week on side streets with my H2 to get to train station to commute. I figure it would only be about down to one gallon every two weeks to just commute to train. I would not be riding this on freeway.

Get a moped you'd look really cool riding one... just don't tell your friends about it. :wave:

 

[bullitr]

if you really want a bike get this
https://autos.yahoo.com/photos/meet...y-motorcycle-first-look-1414611909-slideshow/

 

[savethereef]

So any one have a bike in there garage collecting dust? I went to mid cities and saw a couple. Might get a new 250 but if I can find a used one from a reefer that would make me feel better than CL

It would make a run to the LFS much faster.also reefers meetings

 

[KWoo008]

Get a moped you'd look really cool riding one... just don't tell your friends about it. :wave:

I got a scooter and not afraid to be seen on it! OK... Maybe sometimes but I'll deal with it as I get about 65 mpg on it.

 

[savethereef]

Haha im not as brave as you. I found a nice CBR 600 for 2.5k. Hope here some one has one

 

[ezcompany]

I ride a Triumph 675 and love it. I've had my share of injuries and accidents but I wouldn't give it up. Don't get a 1000... i started on the 250 as well and it was a perfect learning bike.