Tommie Hu$tle
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Looking at a 2003 Katana for my first bike. Thoughts?
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DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Get a R1 homie. Katana's are for women.
You gettin this w/ your Iraq loot? :lol
You gettin this w/ your Iraq loot? :lol
Tommie Hu$tle
Member
I'm getting the bike before I leave. The only reason I'm contemplating it is becasue I'm going to get a good deal on it. Otherwise I'd be looking at a GSXR 750.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
*sigh*
^^
I luv how the exhaust is underneath the seat now... The older ones are still hot too tho.
If I was in the market and didn't get an R1, I'd get the new CBR... But that's just me.
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I luv how the exhaust is underneath the seat now... The older ones are still hot too tho.
If I was in the market and didn't get an R1, I'd get the new CBR... But that's just me.
Tommie Hu$tle
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You have rider experience, I don't. The only thing a R1 (must admit sexy bike) and I would be good for is making me a long grease spot.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Yeah, I've been riding since I was old enough to steal them. I've bailed only twice and it was raining/wet both times.
R1's are fast as fuck and you seem like someone w/ a nice future...
So no... Get a Katana. :lol
R1's are fast as fuck and you seem like someone w/ a nice future...
So no... Get a Katana. :lol
I am a sportbike rider, and you are incredibly stupid if you start above a 500cc bike. You need to learn how to ride first and then you can move up to your "dream" bike in a few years. 500cc bikes are far more forgiving for the begining rider. And I am sure you will hear all sorts of comments about them being for girls, but if you value your ability to ride long term and not seriously hurt yourself, then you need to be smart about. A 500cc sportbike will outperform just about any car on the road and will go 120mph.
Of course before you buy a bike, you should complete a MSF course so you have some idea of what you are doing. Driving a bike is far different than a car.
Try this website, if you want to learn and be good rider.
www.beginnerbikes.com great forums and you can learn a ton here.
Otherwise, just buy a fast sportbike and I hope you get lucky.
this is me on my bike
I got mine off of Ebay for a great deal, a 2001 Kawasaki 500 with 750 miles for 2850.
Of course before you buy a bike, you should complete a MSF course so you have some idea of what you are doing. Driving a bike is far different than a car.
Try this website, if you want to learn and be good rider.
www.beginnerbikes.com great forums and you can learn a ton here.
Otherwise, just buy a fast sportbike and I hope you get lucky.
this is me on my bike
I got mine off of Ebay for a great deal, a 2001 Kawasaki 500 with 750 miles for 2850.
Upper_Management
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Do you have any riding experience? Have you sat on the bike to see if it fits you? You should also look into the 600's. They are awesome bikes. That's what I first bought to learn to ride on. It was a little small for me size wise, but it was a great bike.
I would also reccomend looking into gear and such. A nice helmet, jacket, boots, gloves.... suit, etc.
I would also reccomend looking into gear and such. A nice helmet, jacket, boots, gloves.... suit, etc.
Upper_Management
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^^^ GashPrex summed it up nicely.
V
Vennt
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I used to be 
One bail too many and I came to the conclusion that I was never going to be sensible enough to stay on 2 wheels and live beyond 21....
The last time I bailed (Straight off the back) I watched my bike go underneath a moving lorry, had I not bailed I would not be posting here today, I'm convinced.
I still get the urge every summer...
One bail too many and I came to the conclusion that I was never going to be sensible enough to stay on 2 wheels and live beyond 21....
The last time I bailed (Straight off the back) I watched my bike go underneath a moving lorry, had I not bailed I would not be posting here today, I'm convinced.
I still get the urge every summer...
Tommie Hu$tle
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DaCocoBrova said:
Funny. That made me spit all my water on the moniter.
Yeah, I'm taking a rider class this weekend it is a 4 day course. Won't make me an expert rider but, it will give me the basics. I'm going to start riding with a group that rides around town. Normal guys not stunter (or idiots) plus I'm going to spend a lot of time on the track so I can spend time learing my bike.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
You guys make me feel pretty wreckless... In hindsight I was.
I value my life too much to not be careful 100% of the time while doing anything. But getting on a bike is still a game of Russian Roulette, on the easiest difficulty. You are always subject to the driving habits of those around you, who, more than likely are in something a whole lot safer.
Moral: learn to ride well, but always be aware of your surroundings.
I value my life too much to not be careful 100% of the time while doing anything. But getting on a bike is still a game of Russian Roulette, on the easiest difficulty. You are always subject to the driving habits of those around you, who, more than likely are in something a whole lot safer.
Moral: learn to ride well, but always be aware of your surroundings.
As a motorcycle driver I take it in to my own hands to never be at the mercy of a stupid driver. You should always been looking for people who don't see you behind a car, or in a mirror, or a hundred different situations. Because you are going to lose that collision 100% of the time, even if you were in the "right".
Upper_Management
Member
Dude, I will tell you right now. The moment you start riding trackdays, you will never want to ride hard on the street ever again. I used to want to hit the twisties every weekend with a bunch of friends and ride the roads pretty hard. But once I started to attend trackdays, it was all over. I realized that I could ride hard in a safe environment, not have to worry about the cagers, road hazards etc. Plus you meet some cool people, have a chance for some great instruction, also you become a much better rider.
My 2 cents.
My 2 cents.
I can't wait to hit the tracks, sadly it has to wait till next season Just put my bike away for the winter. Going to get some new tires, pipes, shocks and forks for next year on the track.
<sniff>
I already miss my bike.
Oh and some great books to read are David Hough's Proficient Motorcycling and More Proficient Motorcycling
Just put my bike away for the winter. Going to get some new tires, pipes, shocks and forks for next year on the track. <sniff>
I already miss my bike.
Oh and some great books to read are David Hough's Proficient Motorcycling and More Proficient Motorcycling
Tommie Hu$tle
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Ha! Arizona has 365 days of bike riding.
Upper_Management
Member
Ahh... as does So. Cal. I actually rode into work this morning
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Make sure to put one of these on the back of whatever you end up getting...
Tommie Hu$tle
Member
What do think my reason is for getting a bike! I just hope I can get enough XP make it to Myrtle Beach next year (2006).
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Vennt
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Hell No DaCoco!
Yes, it looks cool to have a hot women on the back.
What's not cool is the instinctive, yet deadly nature of "counter-leaning in corners" pillion passengers of the opposite sex suffer from.
I can remember many many a time where I had a girl on the back, going around a bend and they lean wrong and my brain cries "I ain't gonna make it! We're dead meat!"
Never again
Yes, it looks cool to have a hot women on the back.
What's not cool is the instinctive, yet deadly nature of "counter-leaning in corners" pillion passengers of the opposite sex suffer from.
I can remember many many a time where I had a girl on the back, going around a bend and they lean wrong and my brain cries "I ain't gonna make it! We're dead meat!"
Never again
Tommie Hu$tle
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GashPrex said:
Not just for ladies. That's a perk like getting a good job and then you get to travel to Miami ever year for Bikini week.
Tommie Hu$tle
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Tommie Hu$tle
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Actually I don't like Busas. They are too heavy and bulky for my tastes.
Do you seriously have to ask!! the cbr hands down. I've been riding for about 8 years now. And the best advice I can give you is that ANY motorcycle is fast enough to kill yourself on. The trick is control, don;t bite off more then you can handle and don't try anything stupid for at least 150-200 hours of rinding time. If you have a lot of empty lots around your area I suggest you log in tons of time in them at night. Just control your wrist and you'll be fine, Don't be a squid!! Get a good Jacket good helmet and decent gloves. If your gonna be doing some long highway rides I would suggest some re-enforced pants as well.
Key points......
Never trail brake while in a turn,,,,you will swing wide and bad things will happen!!
get your ass off of the seat if you have to ride over something!!!
When going through tolls always stay as close to the booth as possible, you bust your ass on the grease strip. ANd it is just about the most embarrasing thing that will ever happen to you!
have fun, be safe.
Key points......
Never trail brake while in a turn,,,,you will swing wide and bad things will happen!!
get your ass off of the seat if you have to ride over something!!!
When going through tolls always stay as close to the booth as possible, you bust your ass on the grease strip. ANd it is just about the most embarrasing thing that will ever happen to you!
have fun, be safe.
Tommie Hu$tle
Member
GONZO said:
Ha! No, not really.
Urge to buy a bike....rising. I have to post in these threads everytime. I never had a motorcycle, but ride a mountain bike and did BMX. I would have bought a bike instead of my Spyder were it not for the fear of death. It's wierd b/c I drive my car in a manner that could kill me all the same, but I feel safer in it. Anyway, I love these threads. They keep the urge alive. Eventually I'm gonna get one. Hopefully it's not a mid-life crisis thing, that will probably kill me for sure. But I love speed so much, and I love hauling ass down to the beach with the bikes on weekends, so this is something I know I have to try. Damn, I'm really jealous of some of you guys. PEACE.
Eventually I'm gonna get one. Hopefully it's not a mid-life crisis thing, that will probably kill me for sure. But I love speed so much, and I love hauling ass down to the beach with the bikes on weekends, so this is something I know I have to try. Damn, I'm really jealous of some of you guys. PEACE.
Tommie Hu$tle
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That bike is crazy rad!
Seriously, follow GashPrex's advice. I did the exact same thing he did. Took the MSF course, bought the gear, and bought a ninja 250R. I've been riding on it for 2 years. I will say the cbr might be more than you can handle for a first ride. Late model 600s are no joke, faster than ever, lighter than ever.
When I make some money, i wanna upgrade to
I wanted to get a new ninja 6R, but they rose 500 dollars in price
I would like to have this above the other choices
but considering money burns a hole in my pocket, i'll settle for something cheap like
When I make some money, i wanna upgrade to
I wanted to get a new ninja 6R, but they rose 500 dollars in price
I would like to have this above the other choices
but considering money burns a hole in my pocket, i'll settle for something cheap like
Pix...he should be fine on the cbr. Sure it's a a fast bike but it's all up top, not a torque monster. As long as he shows self control he'll be ok and he'll have a bike he can grow into and probably never reach the limits of. I have also had the pleasure of riding all of the bikes that your interested in buying next. The buell shakes like a mofo, the gearbox sux and it really doesn't like the highway too much. That being said it was the most fun to ride out of all of them. The sv was very fun but the lack of torque killed me. And the daytona feels like a liter bike even though it's only a 600. It handles very slugish compared to the other two. Try test riding a buell. If you don't mind not having any top end you'll love it.
D'ultimate
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Whatever you do...PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not get a 500 and DEFINITELY not a 250. After you take your course and see how simple it is to ride a bike, you'll be sick of those bikes in a very short time. The lack of any real power will just suck all the fun out of riding. I mean sure, if your gonna be a wuss all the while and be scared of really take a chance, then by all means, go ahead.
If your of small frame get a 600 at least...maybe a 750. If your of large frame try to get a litre bike and just be judicious on the throttle. Like Gonzo says, any bike can kill you if your not careful. It's up to you. Be responsible and ALWAYS ride defensively. It's the other people that will cause you harm.
BTW, my friend taught me how to ride on his brand new CBR 600 in 2000. I dropped it the first time I went on it just trying to take off. I ran off the road and under a car. A month later I bought a 2000 R1. After getting the hang of it, I could just feel the lack of power on the 600. I never felt that way on the R1. Awesome bikes those literbikes!
The new 600 are no slouches though so...
If your of small frame get a 600 at least...maybe a 750. If your of large frame try to get a litre bike and just be judicious on the throttle. Like Gonzo says, any bike can kill you if your not careful. It's up to you. Be responsible and ALWAYS ride defensively. It's the other people that will cause you harm.
BTW, my friend taught me how to ride on his brand new CBR 600 in 2000. I dropped it the first time I went on it just trying to take off. I ran off the road and under a car. A month later I bought a 2000 R1. After getting the hang of it, I could just feel the lack of power on the 600. I never felt that way on the R1. Awesome bikes those literbikes!
The new 600 are no slouches though so...
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
There are (obviously) 2 different types of riders.
My advice... Live a little.
Get the CBR.
My advice... Live a little.
Get the CBR.
D'ultimate
Member
I second that! ^
elitehebrew
Member
my friend just got a Hybusa 1300... (excuse my bad spelling) i haven't got to see it yet but he got it last week.
Get a 500 or a 250. All a late model 600 is going to do is bend you over and make you pay when those shiny plastics go scraping along the concrete from some stupid lowside that you could've avoided w/ a milder bike and experience. Self control doesn't exist on a 600 or a liter bike (or at least I don't have any ).
Then when you want to hit Myrtle Beach, you can dump that 500/250 for about the same price and pick up a nice shiny supersport without looking like total noob coming to a stop and almost dropping the bike. Girls riding bitch don't appreciate road rash. Since it looks like you'll be doing the twisty thing (tho stunting comes naturally), I'd say go w/ a ex250. They're very light, and hp doesn't mean crap until you hit the straights. Get fast in the corners and all that skill will carry over to when you get that spanking new supersport 6 months from now. If you're fast on a smaller bike, you'll definitely be fast on a supersport, doesn't work the other way around.
Of course, if you gotta get a 600, get the sv. Half naked rocks and less plastics mean less $$ when you drop that bike. Or, get an early 90's FZR/F2/F3. They're fairly cheap and decent bikes, and most of them are trashed to begin with
).Then when you want to hit Myrtle Beach, you can dump that 500/250 for about the same price and pick up a nice shiny supersport without looking like total noob coming to a stop and almost dropping the bike. Girls riding bitch don't appreciate road rash
. Since it looks like you'll be doing the twisty thing (tho stunting comes naturally), I'd say go w/ a ex250. They're very light, and hp doesn't mean crap until you hit the straights. Get fast in the corners and all that skill will carry over to when you get that spanking new supersport 6 months from now. If you're fast on a smaller bike, you'll definitely be fast on a supersport, doesn't work the other way around. Of course, if you gotta get a 600, get the sv. Half naked rocks and less plastics mean less $$ when you drop that bike. Or, get an early 90's FZR/F2/F3. They're fairly cheap and decent bikes, and most of them are trashed to begin with
Tommie Hu$tle
Member
Thanks for all the advice all!
Right now I think I've settled for the 600RR. I'm take the MSF next week and I plan on spending ALOT of time on the track. For me it is more important to ride well than to look well.
Another reason I'm going with the 600 is because I'm going to start riding with a group of riders that ride all the time. So I want to be able to keep up. I figure I'll have the basics down in a few weeks and I don't want to start riding with them and then get left in the dust (performancewise). I have no plans at this point to go blazing down the interstate at 95. Hell right now I'll be lucky to make it to the speed limit.
I'm 5'9" and 150 pounds so I figure I rank in the small frame category.
Right now I think I've settled for the 600RR. I'm take the MSF next week and I plan on spending ALOT of time on the track. For me it is more important to ride well than to look well.
Another reason I'm going with the 600 is because I'm going to start riding with a group of riders that ride all the time. So I want to be able to keep up. I figure I'll have the basics down in a few weeks and I don't want to start riding with them and then get left in the dust (performancewise). I have no plans at this point to go blazing down the interstate at 95. Hell right now I'll be lucky to make it to the speed limit.
I'm 5'9" and 150 pounds so I figure I rank in the small frame category.
Thanks for the impressions gonzo. Yeah I fell in love with the buell the minute I laid eyes on it. It seems they changed the drivetrain to chain for this years model, but it is still 5 gears :/ however I would love to tear up corners on it based on what is claimed.
do you have any impressions on the ZX-6R, if I had the money for a sp 6, I would choose this over the yamaha r6 or the cbr 600rr, I just love the design, but the priced jumped 500 for last year :/
Anyways tommie, good luck in your endeavor and keep us posted on your adventures.
A pretty embarrassing moment happened to me when I took the MSF course. On the final exam, the rules are simple. Demonstrate what you learned in the past few days: Slow solemn, using throttle on turns, emergency braking, etc and all staying within the course lines... if you drop the bike you fail the course. I was the second to last to have a go at the course and of course I completed it with flying colors. After you run the course, you come back to the waiting area, park, and line up the bike with the parking markers. Pretty easy huh? After the last rider completed and came to the waiting area to park, congratulations and permits were being handed out. Then out of no where, we hear a "thunk" as a parked bike fell to the ground. Immediately, the instructor yells whose bike is that. I got a sinking feeling when I realized it was my bike that was on the ground. I replied that it was my bike and the instructor quickly said that I had just failed the course. I was shocked, after acing the road course I couldnt believe that something freak like this just happened. He told me to pick the bike up on its stand and come see him. I did so and upon meeting him he offered me a handshake and my motorcycle permit Said something along the lines of he was just kidding or something and everyone got a laugh out if it.
do you have any impressions on the ZX-6R, if I had the money for a sp 6, I would choose this over the yamaha r6 or the cbr 600rr, I just love the design, but the priced jumped 500 for last year :/
Anyways tommie, good luck in your endeavor and keep us posted on your adventures.
A pretty embarrassing moment happened to me when I took the MSF course. On the final exam, the rules are simple. Demonstrate what you learned in the past few days: Slow solemn, using throttle on turns, emergency braking, etc and all staying within the course lines... if you drop the bike you fail the course. I was the second to last to have a go at the course and of course I completed it with flying colors. After you run the course, you come back to the waiting area, park, and line up the bike with the parking markers. Pretty easy huh? After the last rider completed and came to the waiting area to park, congratulations and permits were being handed out. Then out of no where, we hear a "thunk" as a parked bike fell to the ground. Immediately, the instructor yells whose bike is that. I got a sinking feeling when I realized it was my bike that was on the ground. I replied that it was my bike and the instructor quickly said that I had just failed the course. I was shocked, after acing the road course I couldnt believe that something freak like this just happened. He told me to pick the bike up on its stand and come see him. I did so and upon meeting him he offered me a handshake and my motorcycle permit
Said something along the lines of he was just kidding or something and everyone got a laugh out if it.- Status