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Randal Graves · #11 03-09-2008, 09:41 PM

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I believe you. I was just giving you shit. That's why I like this site. It seems like you guys do it more as a hobby than for the money.

BTW, I also like the porn and music.

Antipop915 · #12 03-09-2008, 09:50 PM

Take the MSF course. You'll figure out if you like riding or not. A great starter bike for sportbikes are the Kawi Ninja 250/500's and the Suzuki G.S. 500 (gixxer-esque looking with a parallel 2.) I'm a Honda man, but those are great starters. ninja 250/500 can be picked up for less than 2 grand, a GS 500 can be had for on the cheap too. Don't worry about picking up a pristine bike for your first bike, you are going to drop it while parking or lay it down while riding. Everyone does. Rashed fairings adds character. I wouldn't start with any 600cc sportbike made after 2000 unless you have a tightly screwed on head with substantial brain matter that would keep your right hand from twisting the throttle past 50% very often. 800 or less cc's for a cruiser is probably good for a starter. Don't skimp on gear. I think it is better to buy really good gear and have a cheaper bike than roll on a pimp bike but have shit for gear or no gear. Cowskin is cheaper than your skin, wear leather. Get good gloves, and wear sturdy boots. A good helmet is probably the most important. Find one that fits and make your budget around what fits your head rather than what fits your wallet.

Rabelais · #13 03-10-2008, 02:16 AM

Apop is right... the MSF course is great! 1st, it's FUN, 2nd you get a break on your insurance... 3rd, most states will take it in lieu of a DMV test.

MSF saves lives. Count on it.

#14 03-10-2008, 03:05 AM

Get a helmet like this to protect your noggin!!

Bam-Bam · #15 03-10-2008, 11:02 AM

2001 Harley-Davidson RoadKing Police. Yes it's more expensive, but the value does not depreciate. I bought it used 3 years ago for 13K and can turn around tomorrow and sell it for the same price.....

Thomas · #16 03-10-2008, 11:34 AM

If you can afford them ...

Harleys are fucking awesome, FACT

Antipop915 · #17 03-10-2008, 11:43 AM

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That would be a closed casket funeral. When your jaw just kind grinds off into a meat paste smeared on the asphalt, there isn't much they can do. Full face helmets are the way to go. Even the flip up ones (whose locking mechanisms I personally don't trust) are better than brain bowls or 3/4 helmets like those. Nice paint job on that helmet though.

Antipop915 · #18 03-10-2008, 11:44 AM

600RR, gets the ladies wet.

edit: Not my dirty ass garage.

Shasturbator · #19 03-10-2008, 11:51 AM

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I was going to say, nice face shield on that watermelon!!!

Thomas · #20 03-10-2008, 12:34 PM

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LOL at the watermelon helmet!