Advice from people with Motorcycles

[Chuck Leeper]

Re: Re: Uh huh!!

Originally posted by turbojimmy
I'm not going to be RIDING in NYC - though if you watch those messenger dudes on the scooters weave through the sea of taxis it does look like fun.

I'm encountering more resistance from the wife than I had anticipated. I need to work on her a bit more. She thinks I have a hidden agenda - something other than commuting. Like when I told her the GN was just a Regal and the Typhoon was just a Jimmy. I guess I brought it upon myself.....

Jim

Keep it up, and your nose will be 3' long!!

 

[Pat Adkins]

Blackbird, you are a friggin tool. You said anything not american is gay, well H-Ds suspension ,brakes & electronics are
the same ones you find on any rocket.So harley must be gay. You also state that the buell is faster than any rocket. You should get your facts straight,any V-twin rocket out there will smoke a buell!! Go ahead & try to back your statement with hard #s then go purchase a sport rider mag. & look up the 1/4 mile & top speed for the rockets.here are a few V-twins Suzuki TL1000R, Honda RC51,Ducati 996, Aprilia Mille. Note that they are all under 1000cc. Now that you've opened your mouth insert foot!!

 

[dhauser]

I'm seriously considering buying a mid 90s Honda VF750 Magna. Cool V-4 sport cruiser, fast as hell, and good looking if you ask me.

Oh, and after I buy the bike, I'm planning to turn gay.

 

[Silver 6]

Please don't tell Lisa, but I must have been gay for some time now. Quite some time. I bought the Katana new in 1982 and the Interceptor from the father of the original owner in 1998. That Interceptor is one of those slow ones, 10.6 stock and 150 top end limited by the gearing. Maybe I get credit for the Red/White/Blue paint on the Interceptor. I still think it is one of the best looking cycles on the road.

http://www.v4honda.com/brochures/1984_vf1000f_interceptor/1984_vf1000f_interceptor_1.htm

Not the cycle to start with.

 

[BlownZ]

Originally posted by Pat Adkins
Blackbird, you are a friggin tool. You said anything not american is gay, well H-Ds suspension ,brakes & electronics are
the same ones you find on any rocket.So harley must be gay. You also state that the buell is faster than any rocket. You should get your facts straight,any V-twin rocket out there will smoke a buell!! Go ahead & try to back your statement with hard #s then go purchase a sport rider mag. & look up the 1/4 mile & top speed for the rockets.here are a few V-twins Suzuki TL1000R, Honda RC51,Ducati 996, Aprilia Mille. Note that they are all under 1000cc. Now that you've opened your mouth insert foot!!

Pat..I am pretty sure he was making those statements in light hearted way. Calm down Francis.

 

[turbojimmy]

Originally posted by BlownZ
Calm down Francis.

Sgt. Hulka says "settle down, Francis".

Jim

 

[OneQuikV6]

Originally posted by turbojimmy
Sgt. Hulka says "settle down, Francis".

Jim

Actually its: "Lighten up Francis!"

 

[tim87tr]

Originally posted by OneQuikV6
Actually its: "Lighten up Francis!"

My name is Francis, but they call me Psycho! Anyone call me Francis, and I'll kill you! Any of you h*m*s touch me and I'll kill you. So keep your meat hooks away from me.

(Bill Murray)Ooooh we're scared. (Francis) You just made the list.

 

[Pat Adkins]

I just get really annoyed with the H-D mentallity. Turbojimmy asked about a $2500 bike, then blackbird tells him to get a $10000 bike & claims it is faster than most rockets which is a LIE!




Oh yeah An if anyone touches my stuff
I'll kill ya

 

[Crazy87GN]

i have a $2,000 crotch rocket for sale PM me and we can talk

 

[Little6pack]

Why not a DUAL purpose motorcycle? You can drive them on road & off road on weekends. That is if you have trails to ride nearby for fun.

If Gas gets any frigging higher I may trade my offroad dirt bike in for a Dual purpose

 

[turbojimmy]

Originally posted by OneQuikV6
Actually its: "Lighten up Francis!"

That's it! It was killing me. I knew settle down wasn't right either.

Jim

 

[blackbird]

sorry chris

i wasnt taking a shot at you personally

 

[bored member]

I second little6steve. I have a dual purpose 1987 Yamaha XT 350. This was my first bike, Ive had it for 3 years. Bought it for $1200. Its great to ride around town and is light and capable off road too with some good tires. You can cruise it on the highway at like 65-70, but it tops out at about 95mph. If you want more power get a 600 dual sport. They are better for the road, but a bit heavy in the trails.

 

[turbojimmy]

I asked the original question FIVE YEARS ago. I got my motorcycle permit today and am looking at a '95 Nighthawk 750 tomorrow. Taking the state-approved course the end of July where you walk out with your motorcycle license. Turns out I didn't need to convince the wife - just had to get divorced.

The Nighthawk still seems to be a nicely balanced bike for a new rider. Anyone disagree? I still have the same budget: around $2,500.

Jim

 

[dhauser]

You can also get a nice Yamaha Virago 1100 in that price range. I bought a '97 last year with 4500 original miles for $2100. Great bike, dead reliable, shaft drive, and pretty fast for what it is.

 

[WH1_T-Type]

LOL to the divorce....also, sorry about the divorce....

If you are looking for something that is easy to ride, well balanced, in your budget, AND can carry some decent bags on them (whenever you wanna take a trip) I can recommend the Suzuki Volusia (2001-2004). They are a 800cc so insurance is very low, mine is less then $260 a YEAR, they have a shaft drive, only 5 speed (wouldn't be bad to have 6, but theres a fix...if you like to mod!! lol), and they have the full fendered look (if you like that)

I've had mine for over 2 years now and am perfectly happy with it. You will only want to move up if you 1) ride a bigger bike and like it 2) are a speed demon on a bike at heart. They are VERY customizable (go HERE for some examples) and are just an all around good bike.

 

[ronbuick]

Man, I can not believe you guys are giving this guy all sorts of machines to get him self killed, He said that he knew nothing about motorcycles, and to me that also take in riding them,, the first thing you need to do is sign up for a motorcycle safety course, then after that you need to do some research on riding and handling of these machines and which one best suits your needs, you do not need to run out and buy a V-Max or a Hayabusa, I would bet your life span would start going the other way in a startling fashion, One must learn to crawl before walking and then the running, I really hope this helps you out to some degree, please do some research on this before taking the plunge.

Ron

 

[turbojimmy]

LOL to the divorce....also, sorry about the divorce....

Thanks. Still in the process, so the worst is yet to come.

Both of those bikes look interesting - I'll check the local classifieds.

Jim

 

[turbojimmy]

Man, I can not believe you guys are giving this guy all sorts of machines to get him self killed, He said that he knew nothing about motorcycles, and to me that also take in riding them,, the first thing you need to do is sign up for a motorcycle safety course, then after that you need to do some research on riding and handling of these machines and which one best suits your needs, you do not need to run out and buy a V-Max or a Hayabusa, I would bet your life span would start going the other way in a startling fashion, One must learn to crawl before walking and then the running, I really hope this helps you out to some degree, please do some research on this before taking the plunge.

Ron

Thanks for the advice.

I had a Honda 360CJT many years ago but never rode anything bigger regularly. I am enrolled in a local safety course that doubles as my road test. My research will be the test drives I'll be doing over the next month or so until I get my license.

Gotta start somewhere, and since I'm not a complete newb I figured a 700+ bike would be good.

Jim