So who is gonna pull the trigger

[Grzesiu]

So who is pulling the trigger and getting 2 wheels this summer?
there is only 3 resident riders here
Me
Boss
Wizard
Baker-ex rider, sold his gold wing:)

mike i am signing up my woman for the motorcycle safety course, and so is pawel (not walec, my buddy with the R1)
let me know if you woman wants to join them, this way they can have a girls weekend, and we can do a bachelors weekend:)

[walec05]

i dont know if i want to let the cat out of the bag yet......

but tell the woman i said good luck with the course. piece of cake and its well worth it.

[DasTeknoViking]

We MIGHT be picking up a GS500 for her soon..... I need to assess the FOCUS and see how much work it will need. Shes been talking bout getting a newer car, but I know she don't wanna pay alot for it either.

I can get the GS from a coo-worker who has been trying to sell it for a while now..... 1400 miles on a 06 "F" model.

My RC will be goin through total transformation next month.

[Kowalski]

i have decided against it for now... i'm going to wait until i graduate uic and move out to avoid a HUGE hassle and I should have a career rather than a job so I will be able to afford a newer bike as opposed to a 1974 honda that i was planning on getting...

either way, i am not as old as you fackers so i can wait :D

[Bakermax]

I'm going to be buying one in a few years, when the kid is older and I actually have some time to do something I want to do. Before I buy a MC I also need to get a bigger house, one with a 3 or 4 car garage. Man that would be sweet. And the way the market is now, I'm not going to be selling my house for along time. The real thing that would prevent me from buying a MC, and the reason I sold my MC and Jetski is the fact that my life is severly limited. I used to do whatever I wanted to do, whenever I wanted to do it, now I'm lucky if I can have 20 minutes of alone time a day to choke my chicken or play COD4. Let my life serve as a warning to all you single, partying, casual sex having, fun-loving, disposable income having guys. So a MC doesn't really work into my schedule right now, I'm too busy changing diapers, going to work, buying groceries, or whatever the fuck married fathers do.

[bertosspecv]

i was gonna get one last summer, but itll most likely happen this coming spring, not sure on what yet though.

[RobSE]

I've been thinking about getting a 600rr in the springtime, wouldn't be a bad idea since I still have the sentra for everyday use and slight modifications. It wouldn't be a bad idea, I can resell the bike after a year or two and not lose much $$ on it aswell, allowing me to get a "newer" car i.e 07+G sedan, 335i sedan, G8, EVO, or something equivalent.

Ahhh the possibilities, time will only tell. If I find an amazing deal on a bike I like, I will most likely jump on it.

[Mr.Duck]

yeah, most likely will be waiting until i move out of the house for when i get a bike... which probably wont be for a while...

[THT]

Not I...I like having four wheels and being enclosed.

[Ketchup83se01]

Depends if i feel like keeping the max another couple years, if i do the either well then either a 1000rr or a r1

[Mr Grey]

I would love to pull the trigger, but that will not happen this year. I guess I'll be the homo being left behind trying to take pics in action :D

[DasTeknoViking]

LVC has GREAT deals for anyone lookin @ buying.

I was half tempted by a used ZX14 kawi they have....

[kerosene]

I'll be doing it after 21, my insurance rates will drop, I was paying 1079 for 6mths just now... for car coverage... *sigh* no tickets, no accidents, clean record...

[DasTeknoViking]

LOL.... a new bike would cost you about 2K for a 600cc for a year. 1000cc would be around 4K bux for a year.

The joy of being old ;)

[kerosene]

after 21 the price drops a significant amount, plus... I dont care :P I've always wanted a bike... well since I can remember... something about the thrill of having only a small peice of plexi and leather between you and the road... not to mention when going on longer trips you can do it at a pace where you see things... just something very enjoyable about it

[DasTeknoViking]

Its not a huge drop but still it helps. The biggest one is once ya hit 25.... I'm past that age and I am accident and ticket free.

My old 600cc Kawi Ninja cost me 140 bux for a year full coverage, and my 1000cc Honda is 260 bux.

When I was 22 I was quoted 1200 for my R1, I ended up sellin it when I found out how much that shit costs to insure. I bought with the aspirations to resell for a profit.

Riding a bike at a pace only happens when you got time, and then you have to pay attention to EVERYTHING on the road still. SuperSports are VERY hard on your body, after riding 300 miles in a day you will be dead : emotionally, and mentally.

I plan on riding out to Detroit this summer to meet up with my uncle on my bike.... its 360 miles one way.

[kerosene]

True it is hard on your body, but sometimes its nice (or so I would imagine) to just sit on your bike and go for a ride... I have those days in my car, and I can only think how it will be on the bike...

Insurance might be a bitch, I realize that... we'll see after 21 and 22

[DasTeknoViking]

I wasn't much into biking in the past because I loved road racing in my car(s). But I drive ALOT and with gas prices in the 4 dollar range and my gas bill in the 800 a month range, I got my 01 Kawi Ninja ZX6R. I loved it, rode it all over the place and got around 50MPG. Then I got the speed bug FAST and when Greg showed me the RC51 I have now on Craig's list..... we rolled up there on our bikes, looked at it, came in the next day with cash and I rode it home.

Its like a big block of bikes, might not be the fastest, but it will do 10 second 1/4 runs and top out around 180.

Oh it gets about 38-40MPG if I baby it.

You don't baby a RC51.

[kerosene]

Ya dude, you are talking about speed, first bike I can care two shits less what speed it is, i just want something I can enjoy.. know what I mean?

just like you I wasnt much into cars till I got my first one and started tinkering with it ;) takes over your life and wallet more than a woman

[DasTeknoViking]

Ya but I got into it too hardcore, I started with stereos on my moms Sentra back in 1995.... then I got my own car and its been a roller coaster ride since then.

We are talking many Turbo Sentras over the years. I bought my 1st non Nissan in 01, it was an Audi S4. That blew up pretty fast due to faulty turbos and I got my Max as a daily driver. Didn't last too long before I tinkered with it.

My R32 was my winter beater last year, and became my 1 car after I sold off all the other cars. I didn't have the time or the space to drive/keep them.

Now I have suspension up the azz on the R, and I'm doing Alcon 8 piston 14.5" brakes on it spring time.....

[wizard8873]

True it is hard on your body, but sometimes its nice (or so I would imagine) to just sit on your bike and go for a ride... I have those days in my car, and I can only think how it will be on the bike...

Insurance might be a bitch, I realize that... we'll see after 21 and 22

insurance will still be pricy at 21. i pay just over $1000 a year for the 675 and it will be 315 a yr once i turn 25. then again, we don't have just the base coverage. a 250cc will be cheap if you're just going for any bike to learn. i know i was quoted 320 a yr for one a yr back. check with all the places, state farm is usually the cheapest since the go by cc's and not by class.

[kerosene]

1000 a year isnt bad, I pay 1000 for 6mths for my car right now...

[walec05]

yeah, the cost of insurance is the whole reason mine is not insured or registered yet. i want to get it done under my dads name, but nobody knows that i bought anything yet. besides riding season doesnt start for another 3 months, ive got plenty of time.

oh, the thrill of a bike is crazy. i rode on mikes bike, the 01 zx6r and loved it from the day i sat on it. yeah it takes a huge toll on you when you ride up the galena and then back in one day. you are physically and mentally tired, but its the experience of the ride. if you want to relax on long rides, you need a cruiser not a crotch rocket.

[DasTeknoViking]

Once you have been riding a crotch for a while, you start to find "comfort" spots on the bike. I for instance straddle the bike and hang my legs off the rear foot pegs and lay down on the tank. This takes alot of strain off your upper body, its mosty your shoulders and lower back that hurt the most as you are leaning forward the whole time.

You can ride a crotch slow, actually they are MUCH safer bikes to learn on than anything else. Why ? Because they are LIGHT. Most people are not used to trying to hold a 400+lb machine between their legs- balanced. Look at all these cruisers, they are 700+lb machines. Some mid life crisis fawk gets on one for the 1st time, you try to control it ! Crotch is easier to maneouver due to its light weight. Its a racing bike for the street. Its ready to rock the house on the track with just a set of GOOD tires !

I highly, and I mean HIGHLY recommend a Ninja 250 for any beginer. Its a such easy bike to ride on. It can get you 100MPG if you ride it right, its VERY light- something like 320lbs or less if I remember it right. Its super reliable, and it looks pretty fuckn cool. Its like a mini ZX6/10R. The new 250s look wicked, actually better looking than the big ZX6R or ZX10R. And Kawasaki makes good bikes, I really wanted a ZX14 for a while. Why ? because woman and I would be comfy on it over a long distance ride, its a huge bike. Its also got some big balls.

200WHP with a few mods, and its easy to ride. It can be docile if needed, or deadly fast when you let it rip.

Motorcycles make you a better driver also, you pay WAY more attention to the roads.

[kerosene]

whats the 250R?

[walec05]

eh, im glad i didnt get a 250cc. its cheap but i would get boored easy. well, i wouldnt even be able to keep up with you guys now.

[kerosene]

for someone that has driven a bike once it's pewfect ;)

[DasTeknoViking]

All you need to know about the Kawi. I very highly recommend this bike to anyone starting up.

Best part about this bike, if you keep it nice- no damage or anything, you will probably not loose ANY $$ on this bike at all. They are hard to find in the spring/summer time. Watch the little video on the bike.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/review-2008-kawasaki-ninja-250r-75782.html

[kerosene]

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/21february08_kawasaki2008ninja250r.htm

i just read that, very interesting... damn, I'll get quoted out on insurance and try to find classes... maybe I'll do it this year

[DasTeknoViking]

Yep, and bikes have the ability to attract quite the possorz.... just ask anyone who rides a bike.

Bishes love dudes on bikes, I will go as far as saying even Steven the EX-owner of this site could get laid if he got a bike of his own. And thats sayin alot !

[walec05]

Yep, and bikes have the ability to attract quite the possorz.... just ask anyone who rides a bike.

Bishes love dudes on bikes, I will go as far as saying even Steven the EX-owner of this site could get laid if he got a bike of his own. And thats sayin alot !

yeah, i even got laid by my ex on mikes bike....damn, it wasnt even mine. but she sure as hell liked it.

well, my fat ass better not gain any more weight, i wont fit into my jacket...shit.

[kerosene]

haha, yea thats the least of my concern if I look good on a bike or if bitches like it, I want to enjoy it... sure its a perk but I can live without either way

[Grzesiu]

Once you have been riding a crotch for a while, you start to find "comfort" spots on the bike. I for instance straddle the bike and hang my legs off the rear foot pegs and lay down on the tank. This takes alot of strain off your upper body, its mosty your shoulders and lower back that hurt the most as you are leaning forward the whole time.

You can ride a crotch slow, actually they are MUCH safer bikes to learn on than anything else. Why ? Because they are LIGHT. Most people are not used to trying to hold a 400+lb machine between their legs- balanced. Look at all these cruisers, they are 700+lb machines. Some mid life crisis fawk gets on one for the 1st time, you try to control it ! Crotch is easier to maneouver due to its light weight. Its a racing bike for the street. Its ready to rock the house on the track with just a set of GOOD tires !

I highly, and I mean HIGHLY recommend a Ninja 250 for any beginer. Its a such easy bike to ride on. It can get you 100MPG if you ride it right, its VERY light- something like 320lbs or less if I remember it right. Its super reliable, and it looks pretty fuckn cool. Its like a mini ZX6/10R. The new 250s look wicked, actually better looking than the big ZX6R or ZX10R. And Kawasaki makes good bikes, I really wanted a ZX14 for a while. Why ? because woman and I would be comfy on it over a long distance ride, its a huge bike. Its also got some big balls.

200WHP with a few mods, and its easy to ride. It can be docile if needed, or deadly fast when you let it rip.

Motorcycles make you a better driver also, you pay WAY more attention to the roads.

werd, you have to learn your bike, and you can do long trips pretty comfortable
had a 600rr for 2 years, and now i have my 1000rr for over a year and a half

and yes all attention is on you when you ride the crotch, chicks dig it, no matter what car you drive pull up with the bike, and shes all on you
:)
best part is actually all the little kids glued to their windows looking and admiring your machine, i know how it feels, i was the same way, that is when i give them a rev to put a smile on their face
:)

[walec05]

werd, you have to learn your bike, and you can do long trips pretty comfortable
had a 600rr for 2 years, and now i have my 1000rr for over a year and a half

and yes all attention is on you when you ride the crotch, chicks dig it, no matter what car you drive pull up with the bike, and shes all on you
:)
best part is actually all the little kids glued to their windows looking and admiring your machine, i know how it feels, i was the same way, that is when i give them a rev to put a smile on their face
:)

yep, i loved the kids looking at you when you ride. and then you notice them and give them a rev and they go nutz. the only thing i hated is when they say "do a wheelie" yeah its fun, but shit. its when you do things like that, that you get into trouble.

[Mr Grey]

Wheelie + too much throttle + hesitation = Barrel Roll

:xmasrofl:

[nismo3112]

You forgot me.

http://www.jacksscootershop.com/images/Suzuki_50_80/83_FA50_shuttle.jpg

[wizard8873]

yeah, the cost of insurance is the whole reason mine is not insured or registered yet. i want to get it done under my dads name, but nobody knows that i bought anything yet. besides riding season doesnt start for another 3 months, ive got plenty of time.

you'll still have one hell of a time trying to get your dad to put it under his name. was talking to my dad yesterday and he still hates the fact i got mine. paul, have you checked how much it would be under your name? mines under my dads insurance but the plan is under my name since he wouldn't insure it under his name.

[walec05]

yeah, its alot under my name. ill just send it in under my dads name. and then say. oh well, thats how its got to be.

[Ketchup83se01]

yeah, its alot under my name. ill just send it in under my dads name. and then say. oh well, thats how its got to be.

lol i'm gonna be 26 but my insurance is gonna rape me on the bike since i got two tickets on my record

[DasTeknoViking]

Rob, if you want a new bike.... LVC is blowing out their Suzukis for below invoice.

Brand new Gixxers. I heard 600 is 7500 out the door.... 08 models.

[Grzesiu]

Rob, if you want a new bike.... LVC is blowing out their Suzukis for below invoice.

Brand new Gixxers. I heard 600 is 7500 out the door.... 08 models.

same bike will run you 10K+ @ chicago cycle after they are done with you

[DasTeknoViking]

Fix up the Max for a DD and keep on rockin a bike. Its so much more fun, and economical than a car.

Just kick the bad habits to the curb, as any kinda influence on a bike = death.

[Ketchup83se01]

Fix up the Max for a DD and keep on rockin a bike. Its so much more fun, and economical than a car.

Just kick the bad habits to the curb, as any kinda influence on a bike = death.

Ohh i know that bro, gonna be drug free for a long time after new years my brain is numb after the last two weeks lol but fuck it you only live once

[Grzesiu]

walec only girls ride R6:)
http://photos.nasza-klasa.pl/7649272/33/other/std/1f31ad1909.jpeg lol
http://nasza-klasa.pl/profile/7187019/gallery/33

[walec05]

thanks greg..........but i dont like those special edition ones too much.....

id put it in her mouth though....cute face.

[Ketchup83se01]

well walec if you wanna help me move 2-3 boats we could probably buy two brand new r1's or 1000r's know what im sayin

[walec05]

yeah, i know what your saying...watch out for lojack though. lots of people are doing that to everything they own.

[Ketchup83se01]

bahahahaha you have no idea what im talking about do you lol

[Ketchup83se01]

one thing though if i buy the bike and ride it can i insure it under my brother in law. He has a motorcycle license and when i talked to state farm thats what was needed. Basically can i buy the bike but insure it under someone else lol

[DasTeknoViking]

I think I know what your sayn..... and I am interested ;)

[Grzesiu]

one thing though if i buy the bike and ride it can i insure it under my brother in law. He has a motorcycle license and when i talked to state farm thats what was needed. Basically can i buy the bike but insure it under someone else lol

thats how mine is, it is under my brother who lives at a different adress
the title is also in his name

[walec05]

yeah, i still cant see my dad doing all of this under his name....anyone want to volunteer?? title in your name and bike insured by you. dont worry, ill hold onto the title and pay the bills. =)

[Ketchup83se01]

but im wondering if i can have the title in my name then insure it under someone else

[walec05]

but im wondering if i can have the title in my name then insure it under someone else

i dont think that would work like that.

when i called statefarm and inquired about a quote she asked me who its titled under...i said most likely me. she then aked me who the primary driver would be, i said me, but my dad would ride it from time to time....then she flat out told me, if its under your dads name, and im marked as the secondary drive its going to be alot cheaper. so thats what im trying to pull off.

but i dont think you can insure something under your dads policy if its titled in your name.

[wizard8873]

but im wondering if i can have the title in my name then insure it under someone else

probably not. Mine's titled under my dad and under his policy but i'm the primary driver with them. I would say it's probably best to ask your insurance provider and see where they stand on it. usually it goes under the person who has it titled

[kerosene]

what do you guys think of buells? I was looking at the Blast

[Grzesiu]

what do you guys think of buells? I was looking at the Blast

heavy, slow, american bike
they look ok if you are into the naked bikes, buel is basically built by harley if i am not mistaken

[kerosene]

yea it's harley with sportbike qualities... it has slow pickup from the specs I see... and 1.5k more than the asian 400cc bikes... just trying to deliberate if it's worth it

[Grzesiu]

yea it's harley with sportbike qualities... it has slow pickup from the specs I see... and 1.5k more than the asian 400cc bikes... just trying to deliberate if it's worth it

if you like the naked bike buy the kawi z1000
http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8566832/lg+2003_kawasaki_z1000+front_left_wheelie_view.jpg
http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8862603/lg+2003_kawasaki_z1000+gauge_view.jpg
http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/8566958/lg+2003_kawasaki_z1000+front_side_lean_view.jpg
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[kerosene]

WAAAAY too much for a 1st timer, and I like both naked and covered, covered has the streamline look while the naked has ballsie look....

I was looking at the 250r as a first timer per discussion with people here, I dont want to be stupid and get something that will knock me on my arse and put a dent in my pocket, just something I can learn and evolve from...

[Grzesiu]

WAAAAY too much for a 1st timer, and I like both naked and covered, covered has the streamline look while the naked has ballsie look....

I was looking at the 250r as a first timer per discussion with people here, I dont want to be stupid and get something that will knock me on my arse and put a dent in my pocket, just something I can learn and evolve from...

how tall are you? how much do you weight? if you are big build the 250 will be boring the second day you have it, but then again with your mad skills of doing 100+ i think 250 is even pushin it....

[kerosene]

6'1" and 165~175, not big what so ever...

giubg 100+ in car and bike I would assume is entirely differeny, easier to loose control and easier to hurt yourself... I dont want to screw myself... know what I mean?

[walec05]

WAAAAY too much for a 1st timer, and I like both naked and covered, covered has the streamline look while the naked has ballsie look....

I was looking at the 250r as a first timer per discussion with people here, I dont want to be stupid and get something that will knock me on my arse and put a dent in my pocket, just something I can learn and evolve from...

anything will knock you on your ass. doesnt matter if its a 50cc or a 1300cc. if you ride all cocky and try to perform above your abilities, your going to be laid out flat on your ass.

6'1" and 165~175, not big what so ever...

giubg 100+ in car and bike I would assume is entirely differeny, easier to loose control and easier to hurt yourself... I dont want to screw myself... know what I mean?

going 100mph on a bike is not fast at all, thats when you start feeling the speed. going 80mph on a bike feels like your going 40 in a car. seriosily it does. and lets face it, if you loose control at a hundo, your either going to fuck yourself up really really bad, or die. your not just going to hurt yourself.

[Grzesiu]

6'1" and 165~175, not big what so ever...

giubg 100+ in car and bike I would assume is entirely differeny, easier to loose control and easier to hurt yourself... I dont want to screw myself... know what I mean?

take the motorcycle safety course first

[wizard8873]

6'1" and 165~175, not big what so ever...

giubg 100+ in car and bike I would assume is entirely differeny, easier to loose control and easier to hurt yourself... I dont want to screw myself... know what I mean?

250 might be a bit small and you'll get bored of it quickly. if you go that route, get used. i talked to plenty of people and while a 600 is powerful, you'll be fine as long as you practice and have self-control. just remember that you can get hurt if you push yourself beyond your limits so start slow. take it around the block or parking lot for like 15 to 20 miles and keep practicing. move up as you get comfortable. and definitely take the MSF course. it's very basic but teaches you a lot if you've never ridden

[walec05]

250 might be a bit small and you'll get bored of it quickly. if you go that route, get used. i talked to plenty of people and while a 600 is powerful, you'll be fine as long as you practice and have self-control. just remember that you can get hurt if you push yourself beyond your limits so start slow. take it around the block or parking lot for like 15 to 20 miles and keep practicing. move up as you get comfortable. and definitely take the MSF course. it's very basic but teaches you a lot if you've never ridden

completely agreed. i learned a ton from that class. its really slow moving, but all 3 days are well worth it. and its a plus cuz then you dont have to take the driving test at the dmv. you take it during the class.

[DasTeknoViking]

I would sell you my 1000 but I dont want to kill u. New bike would b nice :) I despise Suzukis but I can get a 1k for dirt cheap- new.

[kerosene]

I'm def going to take to course, there are no questions about it, insurance also goes down once you do.

I was just reading another topic about bikes and how you guys think it's better to go bigger... I might consider that

[Kowalski]

my first bike will be 1300cc :D

[DasTeknoViking]

I would do a ZX14 if I could. Comfy and fast... but its too big for my garage.

[RobSE]

I took the course in September, it was unbelievably fun! Seriously haven't had that much in a while, waking up in the morning I was filled with excitement.

:badger:

[RobSE]

but its too big for my garage.

thats what she said..............

[Grzesiu]

so my buddy rich sold his f4i in fall but he couldn't make it with out a bike, if all goes well we are going to rockford tomorrow to pick up this beast

[RobSE]

bike bug is itching me, but greg isn't being to helpful to convince the parents

[DasTeknoViking]

Time to buy is now....... some awesome deals are around !!

[RobSE]

Time to buy is now....... some awesome deals are around !!

for sure, having cash in hand is a big plus too :badger:

[walec05]

for sure, having cash in hand is a big plus too :badger:

agreed. i wish i had some more.

[Kowalski]

bike bug is itching me, but greg isn't being to helpful to convince the parents

they want to keep the child that is worth more in their eyes :hide:

[DasTeknoViking]

I say death on the bike is quick and easy way out of todays economy ! As sick as it sounds, seriously.... world is one fucked up place right now.

Get a bike, fuck the rents live it up. Not much going to be left of it in the next 5 years.

[Grzesiu]

I say death on the bike is quick and easy way out of todays economy ! As sick as it sounds, seriously.... world is one fucked up place right now.

Get a bike, fuck the rents live it up. Not much going to be left of it in the next 5 years.

weird, this way you can say, i came, i saw, i conquered

[wizard8873]

Get a bike, fuck the rents live it up. Not much going to be left of it in the next 5 years.

+1 you only live once so why pass up the chance at some fun? just push your parents a little at a time and eventually they'll give in.

[walec05]

+1 you only live once so why pass up the chance at some fun? just push your parents a little at a time and eventually they'll give in.

yeah, mine still havent given in. but i told them that when i roll around on the bike dont be pissed. i gave them plenty of warning before hand, so they shouldnt act surprised when i pull the bike into the garage.

[Mr.Duck]

i havnt even told my mom i was thinking about getting a bike.. my plan is either just to hide it from her completely, or just show up one day and be like... whats up

[DasTeknoViking]

I came home with one bike....... 2 months or so later I brought home 2 more bikes..

Ups I forgot, my mom is cool enough to buy me weed if she knew where.

Now I have 1 bike in the garage, and soon I might add another one for the woman ;)

[Grzesiu]

grow some balls just bring it home

[walec05]

im gonna bring it home just as soon as its insured.........im not taking the chance at riding it without insurance. having a plate is optional, but insurance is a must. even though its only in parkridge.