Is it an SV1000?
Yes!
Is it an SV1000?
I see all the wimps come back out on their bikes once it starts warming up
SMH when I'm the only dude who rides All winter as long as it's not raining (have no rain gear)
Man up and face the cold! You dont have to go through the whole winterizing process and drain anything if you ride it every single week
I see all the wimps come back out on their bikes once it starts warming up
SMH when I'm the only dude who rides All winter as long as it's not raining (have no rain gear)
Man up and face the cold! You dont have to go through the whole winterizing process and drain anything if you ride it every single week
I see all the wimps come back out on their bikes once it starts warming up
SMH when I'm the only dude who rides All winter as long as it's not raining (have no rain gear)
Man up and face the cold! You dont have to go through the whole winterizing process and drain anything if you ride it every single week
Yeah yeah, I see that attitude from guys all the time. Hell I was like that when I lived in Cali, but now I'm in Wash and it's just not worth the effort for me. Even if I had rain gear I would still have to deal with getting in/out of it twice a day and the just general displeasure that comes from riding in the rain on the freeway with a bunch of other cars kicking up spray off the road.
That is nice looking.
Edit: Fuck, looks like they are not available in the US.
I see all the wimps come back out on their bikes once it starts warming up
SMH when I'm the only dude who rides All winter as long as it's not raining (have no rain gear)
Man up and face the cold! You dont have to go through the whole winterizing process and drain anything if you ride it every single week
I know on other sportbike forums it's kinda usual, but does anyone else like to ride in the rain? Or is because I'm from LA and we rarely get any here?
Also, I need a bike soon...
My first ride in the rain was going home for Thanksgiving from college, which was a total of 80 some miles on flooded LA freeways. It was fun.I love riding in the rain. Could have something to do with my first ride longer than 10 minutes was in torrential rain for just over an hour.
Tough guy motorcycling is retarded as shit, get over yourself.
Oh you only ride on roads in the winter time? Why not just take off through the woods to get to work. Oh you wear protective gear too? Ride nude, that's more manly. Personally I run the Dakar Rally in a thong on a TW200 before I go to the grocery store.
I wonder what I'll be like 10 years from now...
"I dont like to ride in the summer time because there are bugs out and I run into them and they hurt and that's no fun
Also I get sweaty and I always smell like outdoors and THAT's no fun
Also I might get caught in the rain and THAT'S CERTAINLY NO FUN
YOU MIGHT SLIP AND FALL OR SOMETHING
If its not FUN I dont do it
So I dont ride anymore
Now I just post on gaf"
Tell us how you really feel...
Tough guys get dead, that's my thinking. If it gets too windy I'll stop until it calms down. I also hate getting hit by bumblebees and june bugs. Those fuckers hurt!
Dude! True story. I left my bike outside (instead of inside the garage) and on my way home I felt stinging pains all over my stomach. I kinda ignore it because I was almost home, I figured something kicked up and hit my stomach. I get inside the kitchen, talking to my Dad, I tell him "yeah I totally got hit in the stomach with something", lift up my shirt, and bees are crawling everywhere inside my shirt! I run outside in a flaily rampage, whip my shirt off, throw it to the ground, and started stomping on it. Turns out I was stung 3 times in the stomach, luckily I'm not allergic. After this crazy incident I was mega paranoid, so I ended up taking most of my fairing work apart to search for the bee nest. I eventually found it and destroyed it with great pleasure. Pro Tip: Don't leave your bike outside if you don't have to!
Tough guy motorcycling is retarded as shit, get over yourself.
Oh you only ride on roads in the winter time? Why not just take off through the woods to get to work. Oh you wear protective gear too? Ride nude, that's more manly. Personally I run the Dakar Rally in a thong on a TW200 before I go to the grocery store.
Tough guys dont get dead, invincible thrill seekers who take corners fast and cut between traffic get deadTell us how you really feel...
Tough guys get dead, that's my thinking. If it gets too windy I'll stop until it calms down. I also hate getting hit by bumblebees and june bugs. Those fuckers hurt!
Is salt really all over the road all the time where you guys live? It's only put on here when snow's predicted, and it's gone a few days later
Tough guys dont get dead, invincible thrill seekers who take corners fast and cut between traffic get dead
Is salt really all over the road all the time where you guys live? It's only put on here when snow's predicted, and it's gone a few days later
Its been very nice having a bike again...Heres a couple more pictures of it. I really want to lower it an inch or two, and need a fender eliminator kit. Love the bike tho.
I don't really like the Ninjas, but I really like the way your bike looks. The red shock does it for me.
Why do you want to lower it? Want to flat foot it? The ER-6n is the same seat height and when I sat on it I could get most of my feet on the ground at 5'5". I'm hoping it's slightly adjustable so I can bring it down a little bit.
I can basically flat foot, but not a powerful sturdy flat foot. Im 5'8", but all upper body. My legs are probably the length of someone whos 5'6". One inch may be nice. But im not too worried about it.
Its been very nice having a bike again...Heres a couple more pictures of it. I really want to lower it an inch or two, and need a fender eliminator kit. Love the bike tho.
The lady and I ride a '75 Honda CB750 and an '81 Kawa 550 LTD respectively.
This year she's planning on picking up a Ducati Monster 696 and I may think about that Triumph Street Triple in Red. Damn sexy. We love our mid-ranged beasts.
Those bikes are going to blow your fucking minds, mark my words.
I believe it!
She's ridden both because she was undecided. The Ducati gave her the raw, passionate Italian fire she's been looking for in a bike.
I'll keep my refined powerhouse.
Well, I was banned when you posted this and it really pissed me off. This is my new bike. Almost exactly the same bike.....except for a pesky additional 350 CCs, and a belly pan. I absolutely love this bike. I have plans for some Heli-Bars that will bring the bars up 2 inches and rearward 1 inch. Makes for a little less stressful riding position.
Not to mention brakes that aren't from the Reagan Era.
All kidding aside, the 696 is an incredibly nimble bike, love it to death.
Yeah, I test drove the Speed Triple a couple years ago, though I'm willing to bet the 675 is actually more fun. Perhaps the 1050 is a little too much engine.
I would like to join my 2 wheel brothers within the next 3 months. I'm going to take my time shopping around for something and not just bite on impulse. I have zero experience with motorcycles but I don't think it would be very difficult to catch on.
I'm thinking of the 2-3 thousand range. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a beginner? I want something like a Ninja but I am not sure if I should jump out of the gate at something like that.
I would like to join my 2 wheel brothers within the next 3 months. I'm going to take my time shopping around for something and not just bite on impulse. I have zero experience with motorcycles but I don't think it would be very difficult to catch on.
I'm thinking of the 2-3 thousand range. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a beginner? I want something like a Ninja but I am not sure if I should jump out of the gate at something like that.
You lookin to eventually end up on a sport bike? or what type of bike do you have your heart set on?
Ninja 250r
Honda Rebel 250
Yes most definitely a sport bike.
Yeah, a ninja 250 would probably be a great bike to start on. I would take the MSF class first before buying one. Also, when you do eventually buy one, take it slow and build your experience up before you move onto things like heavy travelled roads and highways. I have a friend that thought he was good to ride anywhere he pleased after only taking the class and he wrecked a bike he was test driving cause he fucked up a simple turn.
When I bought my first bike I actually had them deliver it to my house in one of the dude's trailers since it was pretty far from my house. That way I could get used to the bike driving around my neighborhood.
They have one of those classes behind my local mall I see almost every weekend so I will definitely get that taken care of.
Is there anything besides the Ninja 250 that is comparable?
in my opinion, no. Unless you are a big guy than a KLR 650 or other dual-sport would be a good option.They have one of those classes behind my local mall I see almost every weekend so I will definitely get that taken care of.
Is there anything besides the Ninja 250 that is comparable?
They have one of those classes behind my local mall I see almost every weekend so I will definitely get that taken care of.
Is there anything besides the Ninja 250 that is comparable?