Essential Any motorcycle riders here? (Official Motorcycle Thread)

[shutterguy]

"You live more for 5 minutes going fast on a bike than most people do their whole lives" - Marco Simoncelli, RIP

True statement, and I remember the crash that took his life, RIP.......

My ride right here, almost at 69K..........

@Ciggavelli

 

[RichieRich]

Grew out of wanting a sportbike, used to want an r6, now looking at cruisers

I still don't trust drivers and I think I'd be more responsible on a cruiser

Anybody ride something other than sportbikes?

 

[Brooklynzson]

FZ-07, had it about 3 weeks now. First bike. Got thrown off it 2 days after gettin it

Just replaced the stock mirrors w/ these bar end mirrors

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

Grew out of wanting a sportbike, used to want an r6, now looking at cruisers

I still don't trust drivers and I think I'd be more responsible on a cruiser

Anybody ride something other than sportbikes?

Yes

@Brooklynzson's bike is right in the middle of a cruiser and sportbike... they are called standards

I have a standard too... Ninja 650R. Looks like a sport bike but it's not. If you want something that looks closer to a cruiser, a Triumph Bonneville might be the wave.

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

Got thrown off it 2 days after gettin it

What the hell did you do???

 

[shutterguy]

FZ-07, had it about 3 weeks now. First bike. Got thrown off it 2 days after gettin it

Just replaced the stock mirrors w/ these bar end mirrors

Nice ride! Them naked bike are fun as hell, I work at a dealership and we had an Yamaha FZ1 come in along with a Honda 919, comfy and plenty of power.

 

[Brooklynzson]

What the hell did you do???

I was makin a right turn leaving a shopping plaza and I went on the throttle too much by mistake, tried to get off, ended up on it more and the bike low sided and threw me on my chest. Glad I kept my head up cause I didn't get my helmet yet Shoulda took the safety class first but I couldn't wait a week to ride lol

I rode 4wheelers for like 15 years and the throttle is with your thumb so I wasn't used to the way it is on bikes.

 

[Brooklynzson]

Nice ride! Them naked bike are fun as hell, I work at a dealership and we had an Yamaha FZ1 come in along with a Honda 919, comfy and plenty of power.

Thanks. Yeah it's madd fun, a lot of torque.

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

I was makin a right turn leaving a shopping plaza and I went on the throttle too much by mistake, tried to get off, ended up on it more and the bike low sided and threw me on my chest. Glad I kept my head up cause I didn't get my helmet yet Shoulda took the safety class first but I couldn't wait a week to ride lol

I rode 4wheelers for like 15 years and the throttle is with your thumb so I wasn't used to the way it is on bikes.

I got you. Yea we all fukk up sometimes. Last time I dropped my bike I tried to get fancy with a U-turn at a gas station

I fukk with that FZ-07 heavy though, even after 4 years of riding. A 650-700cc twin is perfect for the street... I could probably do a 650 forever. Good choice

 

[QuintessentialBM]

I'm surprised that there isn't already a thread, so here it is. The real reason I created this thread is because I'm about to purchase my very first motorcycle in about 3 months(learning how to ride now) and I need advice on a multitude of things. I'm not a complete novice, but I have very little experience with motorcycles... and this will be the first time I'll be using a vehicle with a clutch. I also don't know how to work on bikes, however, I'm willing to learn.

My first question is about model preference: Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Ducati.... these are all of the maker dealerships to whom I have access. IMHO, they're just names, but I've always wanted a Ducati.... but I also want a bike that will last and moderately priced for major repairs, so I'm open to suggestions. Second choice would be a Honda, then Suzuki, then Yamaha.

Next is gear.... which is generally expensive as hell. Where do you guys get your gear and some dope ass helmets at? I know I'll be taxed on helmets, but I need ideas to get cheaper riding gear.

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated...

And post your bikes too! Might get some inspiration!

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

I'M A HONDA GUY. BUT I RIDE A CRUISER. DON'T SLACK ON YOUR GEAR. IT'S LIFE OR DEATH. IF YOU DO ANY CUSTOMIZING, WAIT UNTIL YOU GET USED TO YOUR BIKE.

DON'T RIDE IN GROUPS RIGHT AWAY. THE PEER PRESSURE TO RIDE ABOVE YOUR SKILL LEVEL IS REAL. ESPECIALLY IF YOU RIDE WITH FEMALES. STAY AWAY UNTIL YOU KNOW YOUR BIKE.

 

[QuintessentialBM]

I'M A HONDA GUY. BUT I RIDE A CRUISER. DON'T SLACK ON YOUR GEAR. IT'S LIFE OR DEATH. IF YOU DO ANY CUSTOMIZING, WAIT UNTIL YOU GET USED TO YOUR BIKE.

DON'T RIDE IN GROUPS RIGHT AWAY. THE PEER PRESSURE TO RIDE ABOVE YOUR SKILL LEVEL IS REAL. ESPECIALLY IF YOU RIDE WITH FEMALES. STAY AWAY UNTIL YOU KNOW YOUR BIKE.

I'd rep you if I could.... Thanks for responding!

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

@QuintessentialBM What's your budget? You should be able to get all the gear you need fort like $500. How much do you wanna spend on a bike? An SV650 is a poor man's Ducati. You can get a used one for like 4000

 

[the bossman]

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I'm surprised that there isn't already a thread, so here it is. The real reason I created this thread is because I'm about to purchase my very first motorcycle in about 3 months(learning how to ride now) and I need advice on a multitude of things. I'm not a complete novice, but I have very little experience with motorcycles... and this will be the first time I'll be using a vehicle with a clutch. I also don't know how to work on bikes, however, I'm willing to learn.

My first question is about model preference: Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Ducati.... these are all of the maker dealerships to whom I have access. IMHO, they're just names, but I've always wanted a Ducati.... but I also want a bike that will last and moderately priced for major repairs, so I'm open to suggestions. Second choice would be a Honda, then Suzuki, then Yamaha.

Next is gear.... which is generally expensive as hell. Where do you guys get your gear and some dope ass helmets at? I know I'll be taxed on helmets, but I need ideas to get cheaper riding gear.

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated...

And post your bikes too! Might get some inspiration!

I would not skimp on the gear. Don't play with your life. Hondas are great for beginners IMO. I had a CBR250 as my first bike. You'll probably get tired of it in the first year but Excellent to learn on. Very forgiving. Easy handling

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

Gear is not expensive either breh.

Helmet- $70- Bilt Fusion Helmet - Cycle Gear
Jacket- $80- Bilt Blaze Jacket - Cycle Gear
Gloves- $30- Bilt Explorer Adventure Gloves - Cycle Gear
Pants- $110- Joe Rocket Atomic Pants - Cycle Gear
Boots- $90- Bilt Pole Position Boots - Cycle Gear

So head to toe protection for ~$400.... really no excuse

You can buy used but make sure you get a new helmet. They are no good after ~2-3 years