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Offline Zulu7

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« on: February 17, 2005, 01:25:06 PM »
If so sign in guys?

What have you got?
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Offline Habu

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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2005, 01:29:38 PM »
I owned a Kawasaki Kz 400 when I was 16 and a Honda CB 900F when I was 18 until I was 27. Then I sold it and have not ridden since.

Don't miss the rain and bugs and snow squalls and crazy drivers who cut me off. Miss the friendly waves with other bikers, giving the girlfriends a ride on the back, the acceleration, the cost of filling the tank and the fun of the first glorious ride in the spring after a long winter.
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Offline Zulu7

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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2005, 01:33:43 PM »
Come back to two wheels. plenty do and look at all the advantages you listed. Theres four disadvantages to your five advantages. On balance the reason to ride a bike outweighs the reason not to.

The CB900F was a good bike though  the camchain was a bit crap on Hondas back then. I had a CB250 and a CBX 550, probably similar vintage both used to eat cam chains.
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Offline Swoop

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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2005, 01:59:02 PM »
at 17: Honda C90 (Wilma).
at 18: Kawasaki AR80 (Karen).
at 19: Suzuki RGV250 (Susie).
at 20: Honda CBR600F race fettled, not road legal (Dunno).
at 21: Crashed the CBR at Pembury and picked up a titanium pin to hold my elbow together.
at 22: Kawasaki ZXR400L3 (Megan).
at 26: Yamaha YZF-R6 (Winnie).
at 30: Suzuki GSX-R600 (Charlotte, but she prefers Charlie).


The C90 was a wreck but I made money on it. The AR80 was thrashed out by the time I finished with it.  The RGV blew up.  Twice.  And then the gear box seized.  The CBR wasn't actually mine, I just crashed it.  I loved that ZXR, her name was Megan and she was the sexiest bike ever to be created, some Dutch bastard stole her.  The R6 has gotta be the best sports bike for distance work ever, I'd ride from Bristol to Amsterdam in one trip and still be able to walk at the other end, some Dutch bastard stole her as well.  The Gixer is the most uncomfortable bike I've ever known, 50 miles is enough to make ya wanna ride direct to the chiropractor.......but damn it's a fun trip.



P.S.  And yes, you have to name your bike.
P.P.S.  A sticker on the back of my lid reads "Passengers are requested to refrain from screaming".  Um....just thought I'd share that.
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Offline Vipermann

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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2005, 02:11:20 PM »
93 Yamaha FZR. Not the fastest thing around but I make up for it by wearing out my pucks quick ;)
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2005, 02:16:35 PM »
My daytona is called "Black Betty" as in Woah Black Betty Ram a lam ( or words to that effect.)

Ok heres my list.

Yam FS1e
Honda CB50
Honda CG125 x 3
Honda CM125
Suzuki GSX 250 (the first black betty)
Honda CB250t
Kawasaki Z250
Yam XJ550
Honda CBX550
Yam XJ600
Kawasaki GPZ600r
Triumph 1200 trophy
Triumph Trident 900
triumph speed triple 900 then became a 1200
Current bike the Daytona 1200
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2005, 02:19:28 PM »
Age 18 Honda 350 (used for first bike)
age 19 Honda 500 4 cyl
age 21 BMW 750/6 dressed with bags trunk and Windjammer fairing. First bike I drove accross the US in.
age 29 BMW 1000. Bought it used and in need of some work. Dressed it in a Windjammer and bags as well. Drove it across the US 3 times as well as daily driver.
age 39 to present  1990 BMW K75RT.

Those were my personal bikes.

1981 Trained on Moto Guzzi 850 PD model then Kawasaki KZ100P both stripped of fairing and bags.
1981 to 1993 Drove 3 different assigned Kawasaki KZ1000P's numerous other non assigned Kaw's as well until totalling out a Mustang with the last one. Blew out the right wrist and forced retirement in 94.
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2005, 02:22:59 PM »
Just be sure to sign that organ donor card.
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Offline Swoop

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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2005, 02:23:29 PM »
O ye of little faith.


Actually.......does anyone have any idea how difficult it is to get a life insurance policy that covers riding a bike?  Ok, lemme rephrase that, if anyone knows of an insurance company that offers life coverage for bikers.......

I'm an instructor.  I conduct CBTs and DAS training.  Have I ever lost a student?  No.  Have I ever thought I was just about to?  Oh hell yeah.


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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2005, 02:25:51 PM »
Swoop,

There are 3 kinds of motorcycle riders.

Those that have not crashed yet.
Those that have crashed.
Those that are going to crash again.

Funked, Life is a full contact sport and to date no one has gotten out alive. Donor cards should be standard for anyone who regularly steps outside of their house.
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« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2005, 02:28:26 PM »
heh, posted while I was still editing......


I'm the last two in your list.  Are there actually that many who fit the bill for choice one?

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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2005, 02:36:42 PM »
First bike was a Kawi 550 Spectre, then got a Honda CBR600.

Most exciting time of my life.    Motorcyle camped on both bikes; the CBR was hard on the wrist joints after a couple hours of riding but was sure great in the twisties.

Sold it for the down payment on a bigger house.  Ditto habu's sentiments.
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2005, 02:36:46 PM »
Yep, There are LOTS of newbies out there on their first bike.

BTW I fit the last 2 categories as well.
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2005, 03:03:57 PM »
I've owned HD's, Trimuphs, Yamahas and Kawasakis but the bike I bought the wife for Christmas is my favorite.

Got her an '04 Suzuki Volusia. I like it enough to buy myself one, delivery will be in 'two weeks'.

If any of ya are interested in a light cruiser you should check out the Volusia, there are lots of mods available for them so you can personalize your scooter.
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« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2005, 03:06:11 PM »
I am currently looking at bikes again, I didnt have a car for a long time in school , or in my millitary time I rode Bikes , but that was 20 years ago, I really like the Triumph America, 800 cc and a great looking cruiser, I can't afford a Harley, and metric bikes are ok, any recomendations on the triumph? Yes I have good insurence.:D
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