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Old 06-05-2008, 07:10 PM
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Default So I'm getting a motorcycle...

A cheap one...less than 5 grand if possible. I want an enduro/super motard style bike I think...anyone here have/had/ridden one of those? Or any bike advice at all other than the usual safety ****...Ive had a motorcycle before that I rode on the street regularly so Im aware of that ****.

crotch rocket/ sport bikes are out of the equation.
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 07:24 PM
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get a sport bike.





lol but in all seriousness, why are they out of the question? you'd have a gas saver and something that's really fun to play with on the weekends. you can find some nice bikes for under 5 grand. i payed a total of 1500 for my 86 gixxer, and it runs flawlessly.
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 08:48 PM
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the only bikes ive ever driven are duc's. if you dont want a sport bike get a monster. its kinda sport bike-esque(sp?) and they still really ****** go and are a great gas saver and almost as comfortable as a chopper.
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 08:56 PM
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OH...

Hell...

Yeah....

V-10
500HP

According to the official specs 0-60 mph times have been estimated at .75 seconds, with an estimated top speed of 750 mph.

 
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Old 06-05-2008, 09:24 PM
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Damn....just....DAMN!!!!


Originally Posted by JackThe Ripper
OH...

Hell...

Yeah....

V-10
500HP




 
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Old 06-05-2008, 09:28 PM
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not guna lie....ill willingly be the first to try and hit that 750mph mark :P
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 09:30 PM
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i took my motorcycle safety course on a suzuki 200cc dual purpose bike. nice lil bike for learning on but thats about it. it probably accelerates just as fast as a honda civic.
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 12:45 PM
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I have ridden motard bikes and they are fun, but are not comfortable at all for even moderately long rides. The seat is the same as the dirt bikes and those arent ment to be sat on hardly at all. If you dont want a sport bike look into some cruiser or muscle cruisers even. I love my Vstar 1100 its quick enough to have fun and do burnouts etc... but not enough to kill myself.

PS-I knew the moped idea wasnt gonna last, LOL.
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by spike_africa

PS-I knew the moped idea wasnt gonna last, LOL.
/\/\ yeah... oh well...lesson learned.
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 04:22 PM
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I imagine 0-60 in .75 would be very Uncomfortable.
 

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Old 06-06-2008, 05:53 PM
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I think I found the bike I want. 2002 suzuki DZR400S...Athena 440 kit, stainless skidd plates...extra large capacity tank(new never installed) Edelbrock Carb and only 900 miles on it. for less than twice what I paid for that moped. If all goes as planned I should have it in my garage tomorrow or Sunday.
 

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Old 06-06-2008, 06:36 PM
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/\/\ what the **** is that?
 
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I think its a homo parking meter
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TUFF 4.6
I think its a homo parking meter
LMAO.
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
/\/\ what the **** is that?
It's some kind of new bike that makes no emissions..lol, you lean forward and it goes.
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 08:34 PM
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You NEED this



I want this



but sadly, Ill never have the cojones to ride on the street
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 09:22 PM
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I would gladly take either one of those bikes. however this purchase is an attempt at money savings actually...50-60mpg...cheap insurance...with some good fun mixed in of course.

That ducati is sick!
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 07:17 AM
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Look into a used DRZ400, Ive heard and read some great stuff about them, and they are probably in your price range.

 
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Old 06-07-2008, 07:42 AM
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/\/\thats what I am getting...just not the motard version...there is a 2-3 thousand dollar premium on those.
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 07:49 AM
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Nice. We'll obviously need some pics

BTW, this is my new toy, got it last weekend.


 
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Old 06-07-2008, 08:12 AM
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those things are so damn fun...thats basically what I am getting, but a 440 big bore and the necessary street legal add ons.
 
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Nice
Mines just a baby crf230f
so much fun
 
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Originally Posted by PColav6
It's some kind of new bike that makes no emissions..lol, you lean forward and it goes.
yeah some 16 or 17 year old invented it.
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 11:24 AM
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Well I leave today at 4 to go to Indiana to pick the bike up.

2002 Suzuki DRZ400S, 800 miles on it...440 Athena big bore kit.. Edelbrock carb and a few other goodies as well. damn im excited.
 
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Old 06-09-2008, 06:44 PM
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WOOT

pics when you get it
 
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Old 06-10-2008, 08:40 AM
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All I can say is please were a HELMET!


This is what is left of our friend thats only 24yrs old last Thursday early morning:

http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa307/KrazyPony/AJ/

He now has some surgeries to look towards, a rod from his left hip down towards his leg...

Just make sure you are careful, to easily to get hurt!
 

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