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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: 2Timer on March 23, 2010, 04:35:46 PM
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I just got my learner's permit, and I'm going to start off with my girlfriend's Honda Shadow since now is not the time for me to buy a motorcycle.
How many riders do we have here, and what do you have?
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I've been riding for 5 years (since I was 18). A Honda Shadow is a great starter bike and since your girlfriend rides have her show you the basics. Go to a parking lot and practice doing slow maneuvers, shifting, parking and the works.
Take the MSF class, the class teaches in valuable techniques in riding a motorcycle and in some states it's required to get a license if you're under 18 years old, not to mention it'll lower your insurance rates.
My first bike was a Yamaha 600RR, basically a detuned R6. Had a great time learning on this bike as sports bikes were always my interest. My neighbor ended up totaling it a few days before I moved to college. I kept the insurance money for school instead of buying a new bike
I then bought a Honda CBR600 F2 for $900, the seller didn't know what he was selling and he thought the motor was shot when really it was just flooded. I pulled and cleaned the carbs as well as did a full service on the bike, rode it for a year before I sold it for $1800.
As of now I'm looking at an 08 GSXR 600 or an 08 R6, something to ride for this upcoming summer and something to take down to Miami.
Be safe man, it's crazy as hell out there on a motorcycle and thank god I never had to lay any of my bikes down but I've seen take a spill and it's scary as hell.
Also, one more thing, WEAR YOUR GEAR!!!!!!, spend the money and get breathable gear that is comfortable, if it's not comfortable you won't wear it. Don't be a squid and wear your gear (not just your helmet)
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Yeah, my safety course starts in 3 weeks. If you pass it you get your license right on the spot, and since the class if free, it's stupid not to take it.
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Wow, that sounds sweet, when I did MSF, it was a 3 day class that I had to pay $170 for.
It was well worth it.
What type of motorcycle are you looking to work your way up to?
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I don't know yet. Right now the Shadow looks really cool to me. My ex-bass player has one too, and something about them makes me want to ride it. It's just an appealing bike to me. I don't know if I'll ever step up to a Harley, but if so I like Dyna WideGlides and Softails are pretty cool looking too. That's about the extent of what I know I like. I know I'm stepping into a whole new world, though, so there will be lots of things I'll see that I'll love and don't like.
What I do know is that I don't need anything powerful. I just want something nice to look at and dependable that I can just hop on, go and enjoy. A 750 is just fine with me. A friend at work said I should look at the Buell Blast to start out (500cc), but I saw a few pics and I don't like them at all. I love the price, I'm okay with the cc's, but I think they're ugly.
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My take on it is find a bike you like in terms of looks, then look for one that is comfortable.
I love sport bikes personally but as I get older I'm looking into more cruisers (I'm partial to Yamaha). Sport bikes are fun for a few hours out but you get tired as hell riding them and they will take a toll on your body unless you install some clip-ons.
I may compromise with a sport touring bike, besides the GSXR I'm looking at a nice SV650F
I may just get a new bike, thanks to the economy you can grab 08 models with 0 miles from the show room for dirt cheap.
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My boyfriend rides year-round (even in winter...he has heated gear).
He has three bikes, but his main bike is a Triumph. And I was so excited because it was so beautiful this weekend we got to go on our first ride of the season :) (Yes, I only ride with him when it's nice out :lol)
He also has a Honda XR and a Ducati Monster...which he actually just got the Ducati back running today...he had to do a whole bunch of work to it and it's been out of commission for almost two years.
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*drool* I want a Ducati Monster so badly. I'd be worried about the maintenance though :/
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*drool* I want a Ducati Monster so badly. I'd be worried about the maintenance though :/
Well...my boyfriend's of that particular breed that thinks he can fix shit on his own and winds up messing it up even more...otherwise I don't think the maintenance is any different from a normal bike. But I don't really know a whole lot about that kind of stuff so I could be wrong.
I'm just glad he got the Triumph because it's much more comfortable for me to ride on with him.
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Well I did all the maintenance on my Yamaha and I went through a few engine rebuilds on my Honda so I'm pretty skilled around bikes and I own a bunch of tools. I've spoken with a few Ducati owners and they told me regular maintenance is a bitch, like working on an Audi versus a Ford. I still want one though, if the perfect used one comes up here and it's in my price range I don't think I'll be able to stop myself from getting one.
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I've ridden a few times. I mostly just watch racing though. My dad has his own (pretty damn successful) race team
www.hhracing.net
I used to love helping out with the spanners.
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I've been riding since 94'. At that time, I bought a Honda Shadow 600 and took an intermediate rider course. I grew out of that bike pretty fast and a year later, traded it in for a 95' Honda Magna 4 cylinder. That was a pretty fast bike for being a cruiser. Then, I took the advanced rider course. After not riding it for about 6 months, I decided to sell it. Didn't ride again until I bought an 02' Honda CBR 600 F4i. When that thing hit the powerband, I could barely hang onto it!! Still have it, but I hardly ever ride so it sits in the garage just looking pretty damn quick. What's so impressive about it more than the speed, is the way it corners. You can lean that thing over and it sticks the turns like it's on rails. I'm a pretty big guy so it's a bit small for me and I can't go 50 miles without taking a rest. I haven't riden in about a year, so I don't know what I'll do next, but motorcycles are more fun on the open road. Not so much in the city though.
Ride on! :metal
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I found that the f4i was extremely uncomfortable but a great looking bike (my personal taste of course). I love the way 600 and 750's corner, sure the liter bikes are way faster in a straight line but the smaller bikes are so damn nimble.
Having said that, I will never forget the day I took my buddy's Hayabusa out for ride. Jesus christ, the power behind that bike is unbelievable, I couldn't imagine dealing with that type of power day to day, although I'm sure you get used to it.
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Yeah, most sport bikes aren't built for comfort but they usually make up for it in performance. The F4i is light and small (370 lbs). Then, they came out with the 600RR which is even lighter and would eat the F4i for lunch. I can't even imagine the 900RR or Hayabusa powerbands. My bike redlines at 14.2k. I don't know what kind of RPM's they're gettin' out of bikes now days. Crazy.
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Do yourself a favor and take a ride on some of the liter bikes out there, they are mindblowing.
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Do yourself a favor and take a ride on some of the liter bikes out there, they are mindblowing.
I remember my dad taking me out on the back of his kawasaki ZX-12R. That thing accelerates so fast you sort of lose a grip on reality!
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NOW, you have to go get a copy of Joe Satriani's "The Extremist" and crank "Motorcycle Driver" at full blast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOmlN27a1f4
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I've always wanted a bike, ever since riding my friend's minibike when I was a kid. It was a 3 speed (no clutch) that topped out at 40, but it was so much fun. Never could get one under my parents roof, however, in the next couple years, I'll be thinking of getting one. What would you recommend as a good starter sport bike?
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It really depends, there are many schools of thought on this.
Personally I think if you're responsible and level headed you can start off on an older 600 (something like an early to mid 90's Suzuki GSXR or Honda CBR series 600's) they are solid bikes and are pretty cheap and easy to maintain and keep up. Stay away from newer fuel injected 600's, they are a lot quicker and will get you into trouble pretty quickly if you're not careful.
Don't buy new, stats show you're going to put it down and nothing is worse then laying your brand new bike down.
If you find that you don't want a 600, look at the Suzuki GS500F or Kawasaki 500, those are great bikes that get great gas mileage, they aren't dull either, they'll make it to 90 mph. If you look at GS500, look for a non-F model, those are naked bikes so if it does go down there will be less to scratch, although you'll lose some of that sports bike look IMO.
Try to get someone who knows motorcycles to go shopping when you're looking at something used, hold out, there are gems out there and don't fall for the first bike out there. Check the vin number on the frame and have the owner ride it to make sure it rides straight, look for any leaks or knocks. Check out the condition of the chain, the condition of the tires and make sure it shifts into every gear without issue.
Check the forums of the respective motorcycle, they will give you a ton of information on possible bikes that you're looking at as well as known issues.
That is all I can think of, I'll post some more info.
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6'3" 200 lbs.
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6'3" 200 lbs.
You're a taller guy so sit on a lot of bikes and find on that is comfortable, most sport bikes are built for power first, then comfort. Check out the SV650 line of bikes from Suzuki as well, they are powerful but not overpowering, the come in naked and fairing models, and will be cheaper on insurance because they don't fall under the sportbike classification.
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6'3" 200 lbs.
You're a taller guy so sit on a lot of bikes and find on that is comfortable, most sport bikes are built for power first, then comfort. Check out the SV650 line of bikes from Suzuki as well, they are powerful but not overpowering, the come in naked and fairing models, and will be cheaper on insurance because they don't fall under the sportbike classification.
Yeah, I don't want to pay more for insurance than I have to. For my first bike, I'm not really looking for something new and flashy, just a style that I'm comfortable with that I won't mind getting scratches on (I probably will drop it, being a noob).
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I stick by older 600's, they're fun, they still look good if well taken care of and have plenty of power for a first timer. Insurance is cheap on them too.
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I'd love to get a motorcycle at some point, but I'm not gonna have the chance for at least a few more years.
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Once you start riding, it's super addicting, the weather is so perfect here in FL. I'm going to get on by the end of April, once I get back from New York.
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6'3" 200 lbs.
I'm 6'3" also and my legs get tired pretty damn quick on my 600. Short distances aren't too bad though.
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Oh another great bike is the Yamaha 600RR, it's less powerful then the R6 and has a higher riding position that may be more comfortable to you.
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I just got my bike about two weeks ago! It's a '99 Honda Shadow VLX600 with pretty low mileage and super clean. I got a really good deal on it, and yeah, Reaper, it is super addicting. Once I get on it I don't want to get off. It's just an amazing feeling. Here's a pic of it...
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/oddworld17801/mybike.jpg)
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Nice! I actually might be taking an MSF course next week. Apparently my folks aren't as against it as I thought. My mom went so far as to say "You're young and single, go for it!"
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I just got my bike about two weeks ago! It's a '99 Honda Shadow VLX600 with pretty low mileage and super clean. I got a really good deal on it, and yeah, Reaper, it is super addicting. Once I get on it I don't want to get off. It's just an amazing feeling. Here's a pic of it...
(https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/oddworld17801/mybike.jpg)
Beautiful bike and clean, take care of it and it'll go for miles and miles.
Nice! I actually might be taking an MSF course next week. Apparently my folks aren't as against it as I thought. My mom went so far as to say "You're young and single, go for it!"
Go for it, my parents were cautious but knew I was going to be level headed. You'll love the MSF class and you'll learn a lot of great skills there.
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Here's my bike. It's a 99 Harley Dyna WideGlide I customozied pretty much everything
*Damn photobucket to hell
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Wow. Awesome bike!
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SUPER BUMP
Just about a year later and I am just now making some progress. I have the classroom portion of the MSF Course tonight with riding range next Tuesday and Wednesday. :hat
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Awesome! Good luck. Just remember to relax and enjoy the whole program. You'll be fine.
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650gs Dakar here.
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SUPER BUMP
Just about a year later and I am just now making some progress. I have the classroom portion of the MSF Course tonight with riding range next Tuesday and Wednesday. :hat
Excellent, glad to hear you're making progress.
I've been bikeless for a little bit now (ever since my brother wrecked my old bike) but I'm starting to get the urge to ride again. I've already stopped and looked at a few bikes, a couple of R1's and a GSXR600.
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*sigh* A couple years ago, my dad was going to use some saved cash + income tax return to buy a used Harley, and I was supposed to be given his Shadow... but my stepmother made him spend the money on her bills... bitch... and then he totaled it. (he had been riding for 30 years)... then he bought a nice Honda 1300... and well... he died doing what he loved... anyways... since then I have been itching to get a bike... Will probably go with a Shadow... idk gotta do some research and get licensed. :metal
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Sorry to hear that, man. It sounds like you're not letting that scare you out of riding. I'm really happy with my 600 Shadow...at least I was, hopefully nothing has changed. Since I just got my license last year and now have one season under my belt, I hope I'm not going to outgrow this one yet. A new one isn't in the cards for quite some time.
You should be able to find a really good deal on something. There are millions of used bikes for sale all the time, at least in my area.
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How much are you all paying for insurance? I just spoke with my insurance agent (my aunt) to get a ballpark figure for when I get a bike. I got a quote of about $2500/year. :o
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How much are you all paying for insurance? I just spoke with my insurance agent (my aunt) to get a ballpark figure for when I get a bike. I got a quote of about $2500/year. :o
A little under $80 a month. Insurance laws on bikes in Florida are really lax though.
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There must be something wrong, because I got another quote from Progressive with almost double the coverage and half the deductible for just over 1k a year.
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My 6 month policy is about $186. The monthly payments come out to around $30.
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There must be something wrong, because I got another quote from Progressive with almost double the coverage and half the deductible for just over 1k a year.
Some insurance companies are like that. When quoting my car insurance I was quoted nearly 2.5 the amount I pay at geico for the exact same coverage.
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I have now completed the rider training course! Perfect score on my evaluation. :metal The instructor actually asked me, "Are you sure you've never ridden a motorcycle before? Because you're a very good rider and it's very rare someone rides as well as you do their first time". :hat
He agreed with the comments here that an SV650 or a YZF600R would be good starter bikes, and also recommended I check out the FZ6 and FZ1.
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Congrats, bro. Did you enjoy the course? Keep us posted when you get a bike!
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I have now completed the rider training course! Perfect score on my evaluation. :metal The instructor actually asked me, "Are you sure you've never ridden a motorcycle before? Because you're a very good rider and it's very rare someone rides as well as you do their first time". :hat
He agreed with the comments here that an SV650 or a YZF600R would be good starter bikes, and also recommended I check out the FZ6 and FZ1.
Congrats!
SV650 and 600RR are great bikes, I've owned a 600RR as my first bike years ago although you have to be careful with them, they can get away from you.
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One thing he mentioned was not to be afraid of bikes with a larger engine simply because they're a large engine. As long as you control the power, you're just as safe in a 250 as in a 1300. His quote was, "You can go from 0 to hell just as fast in a 250 as in a 1300".
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GOT MY M1 LICENSE YESTERDAY!! The lady correcting my written test was super nice (an actual human being!). I missed 5 when I could only miss 4, but we talked about them and she understood my reasoning and let it slide.
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my bike
(https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/61750_10150293572655111_515190110_14949751_8224322_n.jpg)
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I don't believe you. I see no reference to Avatar anywhere in this picture.
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I have $4000 in accesory coverage plus full coverage for under $600/year from progressive. I also have replacement cost on everything, theft, higher personal injury coverage etc. I had to use it recently when I smacked into bambi in late September.
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One thing he mentioned was not to be afraid of bikes with a larger engine simply because they're a large engine. As long as you control the power, you're just as safe in a 250 as in a 1300. His quote was, "You can go from 0 to hell just as fast in a 250 as in a 1300".
While not being afraid of a bike's power is a good thing, the more powerful the bike, the easier it'll get away from you.
Big engine bikes are far less forgiving to mistakes in throttle control than a 500cc bike. The point of having a smaller bike is so it'll build the confidence to let you have something bigger in the future. Getting something big from the get go can be daunting because the line between enough throttle and too much is a lot thinner.
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Very true. I'm glad I decided to take the MSF Course before trying to ride, as I would have developed a couple bad habits. Most notably, improper wrist position. I started with a very generous overhand grip but was able to correct it quickly and it's now natural to hold it very low, giving me more control over the throttle.
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MSF is great for anybody, I have an agreement with my little brother that I'll help him buy his first bike if he goes to MSF first, hell at his age it's required before he could get an endorsement.
As for riding bikes. I recently went to the Kawasaki riding even and I had a great day. I took the ZX-6R out, the ZX-10R and the 10R ABS. The 10R ABS has ABS brakes on it and it was the first bike I've ever ridden to have ABS. It was interesting to say the least but you could push the bike and under heavy braking there was a real big difference, it felt more fluid and you felt so much more in control.
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I should have had my dad take the MSF course with me. He rode when he was younger, dirt bike then street bike, but never had a license. It's up to my folks to let me get a bike while I'm still at home. Their first reaction was "NO" but we haven't discussed it yet. I want one NOW!!!
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My mom wasn't too keen on me learning how to ride but I was able to convince to let me get a bike when I was in High School. Eventually she got used to the idea but was never comfortable with it, I remember how happy she was when I told her I sold my motorcycle in college.
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Yeah, my mom wasn't happy when I signed up for the MSF course. My mom will be the major holdout as well, though my dad (being a former rider) is also cautious because he is aware of the risk from firsthand experience.
Back to motorcycle talk, what kind of riding do you do? Leisure or commuting?
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When I was in High school it was all leisure riding, I didn't want to swim through the sea of idiots at the student parking lot so I drove my car.
In college it became a something I commuted with, it was just easier, motorcycle parking was all over campus and whereas driving my car would be a pain as I could only park at certain ends of campus and walk (UF's campus is pretty damn big)
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Well I think my dad is easing up on the idea of me getting a bike. We talked a bit yesterday and he said make sure I sit on and ride the bikes first before I commit, and make sure the helmet I get is just right. He also said I'm going about this whole process the right way, referring to taking the MSF course and everything.
I found this (https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2368439614.html) bike on craigslist, but based on KBB values ($2300 trade-in, $3300 retail) sent him an email offering $3k as a starting point.
I went to a shop today and sat on the '09 model and it felt great. I definitely prefer the upright seating position.
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Crazy that you're looking at the FZ6, I was just at the dealer yesterday looking at bikes.
The Kawasaki drive event really has me looking at some Ninja's but I really love the R6. I have nothing but great things to say about Yamaha's.
The higher seating position is much better for longer trips, way more comfortable. Also the FZ6 isn't a supersport bike so insurance will be cheaper (I think insurance classifies it as a sport touring bike).
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I drove a clutchless motorbike while I was staying in Argentina for about two months. It's pretty weird, on a car or bike, to shift without using a clutch. I had a hard time getting used to that.
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Crazy that you're looking at the FZ6, I was just at the dealer yesterday looking at bikes.
The Kawasaki drive event really has me looking at some Ninja's but I really love the R6. I have nothing but great things to say about Yamaha's.
The higher seating position is much better for longer trips, way more comfortable. Also the FZ6 isn't a supersport bike so insurance will be cheaper (I think insurance classifies it as a sport touring bike).
I found this bike (https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/2370958196.html) and got him down to $3600. What should I look for when I take a look at it? Part of the reason I got him to go down was mentioning that I'll probably need new tires, and a 6k mile service done on it. Is this a good deal?
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From what the crappy picture shows it looks like it was dropped at some speed not just a stationary drop. Scratches are bound to happen, but look for anything that is more than reasonable damage,.
Look at the tires, the chain, battery connectors (no corrosion), check the springs, check around the engine for any type of fluid leaks, check the fluids, and any cosmetic damage, verify the vin matches the title and the frame. Have him start it cold and see how it runs (I know it's fuel injected, to see how the battery cranks).
If you have a friend that is knowledgeable bring him and if he can, take it for a test ride although most people want cash in hand before test rides.
It looks like a good starting price on the bike. It won't hurt to take a look.
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Yeah, I emailed back and asked if he would meet up at a shop to get a professional opinion on what it might need soon.
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Yeah, I emailed back and asked if he would meet up at a shop to get a professional opinion on what it might need soon.
Very good idea, let me know how it goes.
Also keep an eye out for a 600RR, it has a lower riding position but isn't as aggressive as a R6.
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Well, the shop we were looking at won't be able to see it until middle/late next week, so that's out. I'm hoping to have a friend of mine go with me instead. In the meantime, I found this (https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2371231479.html) bike which seems in much better condition. He's getting new tires today as well. Seems high, even counting the extras, as he has double the estimated mileage on KBB. Depending on the look/fit of the helmet and jacket, I may use that to lower the price down to 4300-4500. I'm thinking this may be a better deal in the long run over that last bike.
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Might be, hard to tell with no pics but it sounds like it's in great shape. Make sure he has the proper documentation for everything he has done to the bike.
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me and my wife.
(https://i53.tinypic.com/v80p5e.jpg)
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Might be, hard to tell with no pics but it sounds like it's in great shape. Make sure he has the proper documentation for everything he has done to the bike.
Just got back from looking at it. He bought it new and has never brought it in for service as he has changed the oil himself every 2k miles, kept the chain lubed, and had the brake fluid bled 1000 miles ago. He had the tires replaced at a shop Saturday and had the documentation for that (Continental Sport-Touring).
Bike is in perfect aesthetic condition and runs well too. I rode it around the apartment complex parking lot and it shifted from 1st to 2nd fine. Throttle felt loose at first, and I had to turn it a bit before it rev'd. Brakes felt good and he said the front brakes are fine, but the rear ones are wearing out, but he's including the pads in the deal (hasn't had time to install). He's throwing in new oil and oil pan as well.
He's also including gloves, helmet, and jacket. All 3 fit, though the jacket doesn't quite go all the way down to my waist. Good quality gear, and the retail price for all new was $450.
Odometer is just above 13k with all the miles being commute miles to and from South San Francisco (about a 45 minute drive). He's a 30-35 year old software programmer for Walmart.com and hasn't abused it on the road.
Now we get to price... KBB retail is $4390 and trade-in is $3015. I said the most I could offer was $4500 and he said no, he's looking for $5k (his original craigslist amount). What do you think? Is it worth it?
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I think $4500 is a very fair deal but I wouldn't give him the full $5k for the bike. I don't know how it is in California but here in Florida there is no shortage of bikes and you really have your pick.
You sound like you're set on the FZ6 so I wouldn't really expect to see any FZ6 that is as beat on as a supersport bike. Sounds like this guy wants his money for his gear on top of the price of the bike. Is he dead set on selling it as a package? I personally don't like wearing used motorcycle gear that I didn't buy for myself. You don't know what kind of hidden fractures are in the helmet, or tears in the jacket that you may not of seen.
If I were you, I'd probably pass on it. Check out cycle trader, also call some dealerships. Dealerships will usually haggle on the price or at least will throw in some gear.
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Yeah, I can't justify spending 5k on a bike right now, even if it is worth it (and this guy is stretching it).
I checked out cycletrader, and went to a dealership, and they had one 09 FZ6 that was "on sale" for $5999 (before taxes and fees). So bikes are more expensive here (SF Bay Area).
Now that I'm more comfortable looking at the bikes mechanically, I'm going to meet up with the guy selling the black 08 FZ6 I mentioned a few posts back (with the scratches). If the scratches are all on the oil pump cover, which it looks like, I can easily replace it from ParkShark for $36. Half the mileage, and he has it down to $3600 already. Then I can get my own gear and still be ahead.
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Sounds like a good plan.
Scrapes and dents on a bike are terrible things, a lot of people fear what else could be wrong with the bike but I think they could be gems.
It's how I scored my CBR, the thing looked like a mess and didn't run but after some inspecting it just needed it's carbs pulled, a paint job and some tires. In the end it cost me $400 and it ran perfectly and looked great. With that said though there can be some real messed up bikes out there.
To add a little bit more. I think it's good to get a bike that has a little damage, it'll hurt you less when you do drop it.
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Found out a little more about the "drop". He said the original owner told him, "not very fast, around 40-50mph". Said he had a dealer inspect it before buying it and said all the damage was cosmetic, mainly on the lower right side, with other scratches barely noticeable.
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40-50 is a pretty damn fast drop, did the bike have frame sliders?
I can't imagine a bike taking a drop at 40 and not bending something in the process.
I'd probably get it inspected before you buy it for a little piece of mind.
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I went to a Yamaha dealership not far from where the guy lives, and he said he can do a 5-10 minute inspection for free if we bring it by. They could also do a more in depth hour long inspection looking at everything else for $85.
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I'd take it in for the free inspection for sure and if you're still shaky than I would do the $85 inspection, that is if you really like the bike.
It'd be good to have that piece of mind especially if you don't have a buddy around to look at it for you.
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Yeah, though I feel much more comfortable with the first bike (the overpriced blue 08 FZ6). I tried on the gear and it fit OK (helmet was fine, jacket not so much). I sent another email to him offering $4300 for it without the gear. One reason for justifying the price is the brand new tires, saying that would be above and beyond the $4390 for bluebook. Is that ok? Or should that be included under the "excellent condition" classification?
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If it's spotless, well maintained with the new tires (brake pads are bad right? but he is giving you new ones?) then I'd say excellent condition.
$4300 sounds good but it better be a fanfuckingtastic shape. I have a feeling though this guy is going to want more, unless he has another bike, he'll probably want to get rid of his gear.
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It is, I already met up with him once and rode it. It's spotless on everywhere, with no scratches anywhere, and no grime around the engine.
His wife is behind him selling it which is why he wanted to get rid of the gear too. Front brakes are 3k miles old, and the rear pads haven't been replaced at all, but he's including them.
Blue book is blue book, and I can't justify spending more than than $4400 on it.
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I completely agree. If he doesn't bend on price well there are many other bikes out there, this isn't the only fz6 out there.
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Well, that's that. He responded saying $4850 is as low as he can go. I said come back in a month when you haven't sold it and I'll give you $4400. In the meantime, I'm waiting for more bikes to show up on craigslist, but the pickings are very slim right now. Here's a link (https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/?areaID=1&subAreaID=&query=fz6&catAbb=sss) to show you what's available.
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What about that SV650F.
You don't see too many SV650's with fairings out there. They are great bikes and are a great competitor to the FZ6
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I actually did a quick search last night for those and emailed a guy with this one. Seems like a great deal!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2388746297.html
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That's a pretty damn good price for that bike.
SV650's are excellent bikes.
Let me know if you check it out, I wanna hear how it goes.
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No response yet, but found this one. What do you think?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2390293208.html
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See if he is flexible with the price, it's an 05 with 19k miles on it. Goodies or no goodies it's still too much IMO.
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Looked outside the SF bay area craigslist area and found this bike outside of Sacramento.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/2383525103.html
Other things from the email communication:
The last work I had done was at the Roseville Yamaha Dealership and they performed the 16,000 mile service that was almost an entire dis-assembly of the bike checking it from one end to the other and repacking all the bearings. The bike has never been downed or in any kind of accident, however it has tipped off the kickstand twice in the last 5 years. That being said the underside of the engine and the left blinker/mirror have some very minor scratches on them. The worst damage is a very small piece of the ferring cracked by the left side mirror (approx 1 cm long by 0.5 cm wide at a joint) that isn't very visible. The rear seat grips have a small cosmetic mark on them from the plastic strap on my backpack that I'd wear while riding that would blow back and forth and rub the handles.
I'm going to pick it up tomorrow for $3250. :metal
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Let me know how it goes.
Post pics if you get it!
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:D :metal
(https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247466_10150183602442957_536307956_7006406_1054155_n.jpg)
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Nice, I always liked the fazers. Looks both aggressive and comfortable!
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Awesome, looks mint.
How do you like it so far, how is the ride?
Also, stay safe out there man
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Oh man I love it!! It has a few scuffs here and there, but all in all, it's in great condition. It has a little buzz that I feel through my feet around 5-6k RPM and if I go past that, I'm too busy paying attention to the blurred road to notice if it's gone!
It's very comfortable, especially once I relaxed my arms and hands. Rides very reserved if you short shift, otherwise it's a force to be reckoned with if you stick to the first 3 gears in city driving. :o Only stalled it a couple times at stop lights, but for the most part I'm getting used to the shorter friction zone on it.
Also, I'm riding with full gear (except for pants) :tup I'll be getting a pair soon though, as my legs get a little chilly at night through the denim.
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Are you doing leathers or textile?
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I've got textile with patches of mesh for ventilation. It also has a removable thermal liner. Hard shoulder and elbow armor and firm pads on the front and back. For pants, I'm looking for protection as well as the ability to toss them over work pants (khaki pants).
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Just got my Motorcycle Learner's permit today.
Now I just have to schedule the safety course to get my license. I'm very excited.
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Nice :tup, do you have a bike already?
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Not yet, but I've started looking through cycle trader. I'm putting aside money here and there, so we'll see.
My Step-dad want's to do some road trips and said I could ride his Suzuki V-Strom, so that's plan B, if don't get a bike this summer.
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What type of bike are you looking for. I want to get one when I get back from Europe so I've been keeping my eye out for bikes. Thing is the gf doesn't want me to have one :(
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That is a good question. I'm still debating sport-bike vs. Cruiser.
My dream bike would probably be a Fat-boy, but as a starter bike I'll probably go with something smaller. At the end of the day I'll probably have to hold off till I finish college to get one. But eventually...
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All I've ever owned were sport-bikes however you can't really take long trips with them, at least I couldn't It would just be tiring beyond belief. I do like sport-touring bikes like the SV650.
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That SV650 looks very sweet and would probably be a decent compromise.
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Yea they are fairly comfortable bikes, plenty of power, and they are cheaper because they aren't sportbikes.
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Today was one of the happiest days of my life.
I'm in the process of getting my License and today was the first day that we actually got to ride a bike for the safety course. This was my very first time and no words can describe how incredible the feeling was. I got to ride a Suzuki GZ 250.
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That was me 3 years ago. Great, isn't it? Congrats to you, and welcome to bikes. Let us know what you buy...I'm still loving my 600 Shadow.
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So I have been saving up all summer and I can now buy a bike, but since we are now going into Fall, I wanted ask some advice about whether I should just wait until Spring to get one or would it be viable to get one now?
and the other thing I wanted to ask was about winter storage. I don't have access to a garage or shed or anything. It is alright to bungee cord a tarp over it?
I'm in the North East so our winters can be pretty nasty, so that's another factor.
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If you decide to get one now, at least take the battery out and keep it inside, preferrably on a battery tender. I don't know what to tell you about keeping the bike outside...I thinkit'd be ok, but not sure about the rough winds knocking it down of blowing your cover off.
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That's pretty rough if you don't have a place to put in it indoors, however it's a good time to buy a bike. You sure you can't put it in your house?
I'm glad this thread got bumped I'm getting a vintage bike in Oct, I can't wait.
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Unfortunately, I'm still living at home until I'm done college and there's no way the bike's going in the house. It took a lot of negotiation just to get to the point of buying a bike, so its gonna have to stay out of sight, out of mind if you know what I mean.
I'm probably just gonna bite the bullet and hold off till spring. That way I can have some more time to plan this out, but thanks for the advise though.
and Reaper, you've got me obsessed with the SV650. That's probably the bike I'm gonna get. Eventually...
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The only downside I can say is that spring will call for higher bike prices but storing it outside is a pain in the ass, another option would be renting a storage unit. I kept mine in there for a little while and it was only $50 a month. Out of sight out of mind.
The SV650 is such a great bike, comfortable to ride on, not crazy with power but honestly who needs all the power of GSXR600, also they cost a lot less (to buy and insure) since it's not a super-sport.
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Yeah, I was going to suggest storage too. Either that or a trustworthy person's garage that has electric for your tender...we just pay an old lady down the street $20 to keep it in her garage. If it's that great of a deal right now on the bike that you want, consider that.
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Just bumping this thread, to say I bought a 2008 Yamaha Raven R6
I'll be picking it up tomorrow, will post pics then!
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Very nice! I could never do a straight sport bike, my back and wrists would hate me.
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I had to do it for the price, I said the same thing after my Honda but this thing was only $2500, reason being is the shift pedal has been broken off as well as some mild fairing damage on the left side, runs strong.
I also am probably picking up a Maxim 650 but that deal is in the works.
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Just bumping this thread, to say I bought a 2008 Yamaha Raven R6
I'll be picking it up tomorrow, will post pics then!
That is awesome, I can't wait to see the pics.
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So I was fiddling around with the R6 yesterday, fixed the shift pedal and cleaned the bike up and took it for a spin through the neighborhood. Jesus does the thing has some insane power, makes my old CBR600 feel like a scooter.
Anyway, pics today, promise!
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Here is a cell phone pic of my bike, I'll try to get more up soon:
(https://i.imgur.com/8A278.jpg)
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So I've been spending a lot of time on craigslist looking for a bike and I'm not too familiar with "lowballing"
I wanted to get an idea of how low is "too low" an offer. So like if someone is asking $3000, would offering $2500 be considered a lowball offer or a fair one?
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That would be a fair offer however I don't offer a lot lower when the price is established as firm.
What bikes are you looking at?
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Reaper, you pretty much have me sold on on the SV650. I have really fallen in love with that bike.
Probably 2003 and up S-model since I like the more aggressive re-design and the addition of fuel injection is nice too. They are falling between $2700-$3700, so we'll see. I'll be checking craigslist each day.
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Awesome, you won't be disappointed with the SV650. :tup. Also get a fuel injected bike. My first couple of bikes were carbureted and it was a nightmare to deal with. Plus flue injected bikes feel like they have much more bite to them.
Are you going naked or fairings?
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I'm going with the fairings. The naked is a pretty cool style, but the fairings give it more of the sport-bike aesthetic. Now I just have to wait for the right one to come along.
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Best of luck :tup Post some pics when you get that bike.
I took the R6 for a ride this morning for some lunch, had a good ride however I'm impatient as hell waiting for it to warm up.
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For those who like motorcycle racing and have an hour to kill watch this:
https://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=38417
It's about the isle of man TT.
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For those who like motorcycle racing and have an hour to kill watch this:
https://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=38417
It's about the isle of man TT.
Nice, will watch that!
That race is nuts, just saw this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU-ynRoqDEs
List of Snaefell Mountain Course fatal accidents. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Snaefell_Mountain_Course_fatal_accidents)
:omg:
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For those who like motorcycle racing and have an hour to kill watch this:
https://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=38417
It's about the isle of man TT.
Just saw it and it's just awesome!
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After watching that documentary I watched this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QVnXfJgg5E
I really wish I had posted Closer To The Edge first, it's much better.
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Yea i heard about that movie, didn't know it was up on YT. Nice! :tup
That race is so fucking intense, all those close overtakes are damn scary when you consider the speed their doing, i mean one flinch and your probably dead.
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So I finally have saved up enough money to buy my first bike and after doing a lot of research, I have decided to go with a Ninja 250r.
I'm going to start looking at bikes next week and hopefully it will be this one which the guy is asking $2800:
(https://images.craigslist.org/3I53M53Ld5N45Ic5Fad3k29ee2f01eecc1bc8.jpg)
And i know people say its underpowered, but I don't care about power right now. I just want to learn how to ride competently and then when the time comes I'll upgrade to something bigger. (cough, R6, cough)
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Have you taken the MSF course? If not, I HIGHLY recommend it.
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Have you taken the MSF course? If not, I HIGHLY recommend it.
Yes, I completed it over the summer and got my license. I too, would strongly recommend it to anyone looking to get into motorcycling.
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:tup When I was first researching getting a bike, my parents weren't OK with it (I was still living at home). But I did all my hw and they relented. I found out that over 90% of motorcycle accidents involved people who were either self-taught or taught by a friend or family member. Not because those riders were at fault, but because they had never practiced any defensive maneuvers. That was more than enough to convince me that I needed the course. Bypassing the DMV drive test and discount insurance helped too. ;D
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:tup When I was first researching getting a bike, my parents weren't OK with it (I was still living at home). But I did all my hw and they relented. I found out that over 90% of motorcycle accidents involved people who were either self-taught or taught by a friend or family member. Not because those riders were at fault, but because they had never practiced any defensive maneuvers. That was more than enough to convince me that I needed the course. Bypassing the DMV drive test and discount insurance helped too. ;D
Or are the fault of other drivers who are too stupid or careless to pay attention to what they are doing >:(
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So a little bit of a bump here. I just picked up a 1982 Maxim 650 with 7500 original miles, just a spur of the moment purchase. Here she is:
(https://i.imgur.com/T1KXRX2.jpg)
And this is my two bikes next to one another after having a wash:
(https://i.imgur.com/BzfLGvJ.jpg)
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This. Especially because I had to part with my bike last week. :'( On the bright side, I sold it for just $100 less than I paid for it two years ago.
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/486365_10151363657077957_496327301_n.jpg)
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Nooooooooo!!!!! What a gorgeous bike? May I ask why you sold it? I remember when you first got it.
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Indeed, that is one hell of a nice bike. I'm getting a little teary eyed myself.
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I really want a bike. I'm going to be making bank this summer and could have the money for one by the end of June with ease. But I know that I'm going to be paying a premium because of the time of year. I'd really like to get a Kawasaki Vulcan.
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I really want a bike. I'm going to be making bank this summer and could have the money for one by the end of June with ease. But I know that I'm going to be paying a premium because of the time of year. I'd really like to get a Kawasaki Vulcan.
Have you taken the MSF course yet? Its a lot of fun and extremely helpful in what they teach you. And the best part is that you get to ride for 2 full days.
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I really want a bike. I'm going to be making bank this summer and could have the money for one by the end of June with ease. But I know that I'm going to be paying a premium because of the time of year. I'd really like to get a Kawasaki Vulcan.
Have you taken the MSF course yet? Its a lot of fun and extremely helpful in what they teach you. And the best part is that you get to ride for 2 full days.
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Nooooooooo!!!!! What a gorgeous bike? May I ask why you sold it? I remember when you first got it.
Financial reasons since I'll be moving to a new place soon and have been unemployed since October of last year. I know it won't be my last bike, which helps me sleep at night. ;D
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That sucks but keep us posted if you're looking into getting a new bike. I'm actually putting license plate lights on my bike, it didn't come with them but I've been pulled over twice about it.
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That sucks but keep us posted if you're looking into getting a new bike. I'm actually putting license plate lights on my bike, it didn't come with them but I've been pulled over twice about it.
Definitely! I'll probably be looking for a cruiser this time around, as opposed to a streetsport. Something along the lines of a Honda Shadow.
How many times have you been pulled over total? I thought for sure I was going to get pulled over last 4th of July, when I was cruising down the highway at night (90+) watching the fireworks. I moved over a lane, and a highway patrol car passed me on the left. :eek That'll wake you up!
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Once while I was at an atm, a cop pulled next to my bike then mentioned it to me, and once recently when driving that the main stretch of road near my home. They weren't dicks, just told me to get the lights on.
I actually have some LED halos to put into my bike when I find the time, they can change many colors but sadly legally I can only keep them white.
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Hey guys, came off for the first time today :(
Situation: coming down a main road (damp but not raining) and all of a sudden the car in front of me slammed on the brakes, so I slam on my front brake, front tire slides and next thing I know the bikes on my leg and the adrenaline hits, I quickly pull the bike up (somehow) and I'm panicking too much with traffic behind me so I'm struggling to get it started again.
THEN THE NERVE OF THE GUY BEHIND ME... HE FUCKING HONKED HIS HORN!
I'm rushing too much so I just push it to the side of the road.
Someone asks me if I'm ok, so I say yeah and thanks.
Thank God the bike isn't damaged, though my legs feeling a little bruised!
Bad experience really.
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Got to goof around with one of my favorite bikes yesterday, The Harley Fatboy:
(https://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x459/phoenix87x/F847CB2C-ED52-4608-B994-94B57FE5BC59_zpsejzdan0i.jpg) (https://s1182.photobucket.com/user/phoenix87x/media/F847CB2C-ED52-4608-B994-94B57FE5BC59_zpsejzdan0i.jpg.html)
(https://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x459/phoenix87x/99ECECD8-BEBB-4C3E-941B-76649DFFA12B_zpsej6r4hcs.jpg) (https://s1182.photobucket.com/user/phoenix87x/media/99ECECD8-BEBB-4C3E-941B-76649DFFA12B_zpsej6r4hcs.jpg.html)
Can't wait to get this thing. Just 3 more years of school :'( Stupid Doctorate degrees... :P
and this was in the parking lot as well
(https://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x459/phoenix87x/763773CD-48AD-4AB0-A5E4-05FD482BFEBB_zpsq6jamnmo.jpg) (https://s1182.photobucket.com/user/phoenix87x/media/763773CD-48AD-4AB0-A5E4-05FD482BFEBB_zpsq6jamnmo.jpg.html)
I don't know which SS I'm getting, but the R6 is high up on my list. Just can't wait.
And Chino, the time is now... ;)
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I knew there was a motorcycle thread.
Something got me looking at bikes the other day. I know the type I like when I see them, but I'm not entirely sure what they are called. I eventually came across the Honda CX500, which seems like something good to start with. As it turns out, my girlfriend's father is selling a 1972 Honda CL450, which also looks like a great bike, but it seems that they are quite pricey for their age with some selling for ~$4000. I figured a 40 year old bike, even in full working order, should be around $1500.
Anyway, what other bikes of this style might I focus my attention?
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Is this your first ever bike?
if so I would recommend the Suzuki GZ250, mainly because its a very easy to handle, reliable bike and you can pick one up for about a $1000 and that's for one that's in the early 2000's, so not that old of a bike.
Its a cool little bike and I enjoyed riding it. I felt like I could really push it to its limits and get comfortable with riding.
(https://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/firstrides/122_1107_suzuki_gz250_short_shift/32840374/122-1107-01-o%2Bsuzuki-gz250-still%2B.jpg)
Also have you taken the Motorcycle safety course?
In PA it was free, I'm not sure what the cost is in Jersey, but I can't say enough good things about this course. It was incredibly fun and I learned so much stuff, which keeps me safe while I ride.
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There is a course at a nearby college that I will take soon, but its not MSF. A buddy took it and said he learned a lot. It's 2 1/2 days of class and riding. It seems a bit pricey at $300, but for 2 1/2 days, that might not be unreasonable.
I made the mistake of reading the reddit /r/motorcycle section. Those guys are always talking "all the gear all the time", with padded body armor, boots, gloves, padded jackets and pants, etc. I can't argue with a culture focused so much on safety, but is it overkill with all that gear? I'm quite ignorant of biking, but I've never known anyone to go that far with gear. Helmet, boots and a padded leather jacket is usually it. I don't want to be unsafe, but I dont want to be unnecessarily suited up either.
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Dress for the fall, not for the ride.
Boots, long pants, gloves, jacket and Helmet at a minimum. Don't be a squid.
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I have a pair of high laced military boots, reasonably heavy leather jacket (though not padded) and would get gloves and a helmet. But what I dont have, and never really heard of is armored underwear, chest plates, knee and elbow guards, and armored kevlar pants. Simply wearing long pants doesn't seem to be enough.
For example:
https://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/20127/i/teknic-supervent-mesh-jacket
https://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/13682/i/scorpion-deuce-pants
https://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/10303/i/cortech-accelerator-series-2-gloves
https://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/28168/i/sidi-fusion-boots
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Got to goof around with one of my favorite bikes yesterday, The Harley Fatboy:
(https://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x459/phoenix87x/F847CB2C-ED52-4608-B994-94B57FE5BC59_zpsejzdan0i.jpg) (https://s1182.photobucket.com/user/phoenix87x/media/F847CB2C-ED52-4608-B994-94B57FE5BC59_zpsejzdan0i.jpg.html)
(https://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x459/phoenix87x/99ECECD8-BEBB-4C3E-941B-76649DFFA12B_zpsej6r4hcs.jpg) (https://s1182.photobucket.com/user/phoenix87x/media/99ECECD8-BEBB-4C3E-941B-76649DFFA12B_zpsej6r4hcs.jpg.html)
Can't wait to get this thing. Just 3 more years of school :'( Stupid Doctorate degrees... :P
and this was in the parking lot as well
(https://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x459/phoenix87x/763773CD-48AD-4AB0-A5E4-05FD482BFEBB_zpsq6jamnmo.jpg) (https://s1182.photobucket.com/user/phoenix87x/media/763773CD-48AD-4AB0-A5E4-05FD482BFEBB_zpsq6jamnmo.jpg.html)
I don't know which SS I'm getting, but the R6 is high up on my list. Just can't wait.
And Chino, the time is now... ;)
As a 2008 raven R6 owner, get the R6!!
It's such a blast.
I've been doing a bit of touring on it but it's been kicking my ass. I need a throttle lock, after 400 miles I can barely feel my right hand :(
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I absolutely will be getting an R6.
Reaper, I want you to ride your ass off for me, since while I'm in pharmacy school, I do not and can not have a Bike. One, I don't have the money and two, I don't have the time.
In 3 years I will buy a cruiser and super sport. I love both styles and can't wait to have them.
In the meantime, my friend lets me ride his V-strom from time to time, but its not the same as having your own bike. :'(
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How do you like the V-Strom? I'm looking into buying one for some more touring but it's a bit tough to find one.
I love my R6, I've had a few super sports through the years and the R6 is the most reliable, that said I took the S1000RR and the S1000R, those are some serious bikes.
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For what it is, the V-strom is a fantastic bike overall. Its the perfect "adventure" bike and its set up for long tours and even some off roading. Its got the 650 with the linear powerband so it will haul ass, but not sneak up on you like the super sports do in the higher RPM's. Great bike, never had a problem with it, and it gets the job done.
I personally am not that into it, since its very bulky. I would never buy one for myself, but beggars can't be choosers. Its a bike and I get to ride it, so thats all that matters. :tup
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I have a BMW R67 and an R35 sitting in pieces needing restoration in a garage in San Diego... Someday. However, here's some pics of my all time favorite bike: 1934 BMW R7
(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bmw-r7-1.jpg)
(https://www.carsbase.com/photo/BMW-R7_mp2_pic_65930.jpg)
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Wow. That bike looks like the motorcycle version of a Morgan car. Simply gorgeous
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I had to sell my bike last year, so I've been missing the riding experience for a while. Saw this article and now I'm thinking about how I can't possibly afford to hop back on yet :'(
https://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/honda-just-announced-the-best-first-motorcycle-ever-1603087590
(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/ho3f5tssn2nqifqp4ipr.jpg)
It's only a 286cc down from my previous 600cc FZ6, but 71 MPG! I wonder if it comes in blue... :drool:
EDIT: From another source: "When the bike arrives this fall, the new 2015 Honda CB300F will be available in only one color: Red." :sadpanda: :sadpanda: :sadpanda: :sadpanda:
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Very cool.
On the flip side I've been very impressed with the Ninja 300. My buddy let me ride his and I loved it. Extremely comfortable ride, fit just like a glove. The fuel injection was a huge plus and it didn't feel completely powerless as some of the 250's do.
I'll probably get a Ninja 300 or a naked SV650 when done school, in three years... :sadpanda:
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Saw this on Lenos car channel. Looks like alot of fun to ride:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo_zXe2UWKw&list=UUQMELFlXQL38KPm8kM-4Adg
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I know this is old but since photobucket killed the internet I am posting a few pics. Even though we got a half a foot of snow last night, it's supposed to hit 70° Wednesday so I'll be taking the bike for a mild rip to help blow away the winter blues.
(https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8yVwIOnwzXXT0ZOclB2Sk5KM28)
(https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8yVwIOnwzXXWkhWeXlVblBJSzA)
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Gorgeous bike! It was actually pretty warm today but I didn't have time go for a ride. Hopefully it's warm tomorrow so I can sneak some time in.
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Very cool bike.
I have started looking for a mid 2000's Fuel injected SV650 naked model. I FINALLY have my own god damn place, so its time to buy a bike, period. End of story. And I can't wait. I try and have one by april if I can.
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If you're interested I can ask my old maintenance manger if he still has his for sale. He has a mini collection of bikes and he had a blue naked, (2001?) sv650 with low miles.
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I definitely appreciate that, but since I'm in PA, logistically its just too far away.
Looking on craiglist though, I've already been able to find the models I was interested in, and they are all around $2000, which Is exactly what I wanted to spend, so its all good.
I wish you weren't in Florida, as we could ride. Oh well, perhaps one day, who knows. :smiley:
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I'm not in Florida anymore :lol, I live in Charlotte, NC now. I wish I could ride too, I'm not used to not being able to ride all year.
2k is around the standard price for an SV. Are you ok with a carb'd bike?
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Oh, NC. Cool, well that's getting closer :lol and I want to branch out into long distance riding. So If I ever make it down that way I will let you know.
But anywho, starting with I think the 2004 models, they switched to Fuel injection. So I definitely am going to go with like a 2005, 06 or 07, and honestly If I have to go $2500 to $3000, then I would fine with that. From what I am seeing so far, I don't think I will have to ;D
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Once I went to a fuel injected bike I can never go back.
Speaking of long distance riding I want to do more of it but not on my current bike. When I moved to NC I rode my bike from Florida to NC, 601 miles, it destroyed my body.
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Boy I bet. Did you do it on the R6?
If so, you are a braver man than me :lol And don't get me wrong I LOVE sport bikes, but after like 30 mins, I'm hurtin. That's why I'm so glad my step dad talked me into the naked SV650. Light years more comfortable in that more upright position than the sport bike attack position.
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Yup I did it on the R6. Took 9 hours, 5 gas stops, 1 lunch break. Miserable, i was in pain after one hour but I couldn’t turn back lol.
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I can't even begin to imagine. Ouch
So I got my first Shoei and man it feels like Christmas morning. I LOVE this thing. I had a like 50 dollar Bilt helmet and this thing BLOWS it out of the water.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.pinterest.com/previews/1Y2mEdUW.png)
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Nice helmet! My man helmet is a Shoei and it cost a bit of money but totally worth every penny.
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FINALLY, after years of having my license and not having a bike. I am actually going to look at an 2006 naked SV650 on thursday and this looks like its gonna be a go honestly.
The guy kept it in really good shape. 15,000 miles, but it looks really well taken care of. He's asking $3750, and I think I will offer $3500. Worse case scenario, I will give the $3750. Its time.
Here's a pic
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I am very excited
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That is one hell of a nice bike!
I love the red! What tires is that thing running?
I took my bike to work for the first time this year and I'm so happy it's getting warm enough to ride, I forgot how much I missed riding.
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Thanks.
I love that red as well, and I am happy that the frame is black instead of the grey/silver. I definitely dig the black much more. Not sure what type of tires though. He's throwing in a lot of extra stuff too.
From the listing
Vance & Hines CS One Slip on Exhaust: $449.95
T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders: $44.95
Swing Arm Spools: $29.99
Rear Cowl Eliminator Kit: $274.95
Rear Grab Bar Eliminator: ? (Hard to find product)
SV650 Manual: $22.95
American Suzuki Seat: $199.95
Motorcycle Stand: $79.95
2 Sets of Emgo Aluminum Foot Pegs: $17.95 per set.
The guy is super nice from talking to him, and this whole thing looks like its going silky smooth. I may very well just give him the full asking price just on principal.
We'll see.
The place where we are meeting has a full HUGE empty parking lot where I can ride it around. I was gonna have my step dad ride it since I haven't ridden since 2013, but this huge parking lot should be fine for me to actually ride and get the feel for it.
I really can't wait.
And I got my insurance quote. Just 10 bucks a month :metal
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The SV's are such great bikes with a bunch of low end torque, you're going to have a blast. Stay safe out there and let us know how it goes.
I've always been a sucker for the naked SV's.
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Well...
1. I went to go see the bike tonight
2. It was pristine and beautiful. Almost like it was new
3. Rode like an absolute dream
4. Fit me like a glove and it was love at first sight
5. I had cash in hand (and even would have given the dude the full amount, it was that good)
but
* He lost the god damn title :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :'( :'( :'( :'( >:( :censored :censored :'( :'( :facepalm: :facepalm:
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Why god? I almost cried
But the good news is he has applied for a replacement title (he showed me a copy of the original) its legit, he's legit. So I said to him, give me a call when you get the title and we'll go from there.
But on the bright side, I felt joy in my heart riding that bike that I can't describe in words. And the last time I felt it was years ago when I was on the 250 in the safety course. But damn man, the 650 is a BIG jump up. This was my first time on a bike in 5 years and the 650 was little intimidating at first, but I was able to ride around an empty parking lot and get my bearings and once I did, it felt pretty good. Man, It so torquey, which is great. It just took some getting used to. I knew for a fact finishing the safety course that a 250 I would outgrow on my first day after buying one, so I am glad I am going the SV route. This 650 feels perfect to me, something I can really grown in to. But its no joke.
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Don't get too down, he probably does have the title. Hell I just lost the title to my BMW a little over a year ago, it happens. Plus SV's are not high on the theft list.
That said, don't get it without the title in hand and make sure the vin's match up on the frame.
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Thanks. Good points.
Yeah, I'm just gonna sit tight until he get's that replacement title. Its apparently supposed to snow this week, so its not like I was gonna be riding it anyway :lol
But man, was it nice to be on that bike.
But in other news, I was killing time yesterday looking at a whole lot of bikes. Went to the Harley dealership and saw this beauty
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Dyna Low rider. If it wasn't 15,000 I would have seriously considered it. Also the salesperson was super aggressive, so that made me lose all interest as well. I even told her I was gonna buy a bike that night and everything was all set up and despite that she's like "how's your credit? Let's take pics of you on the bike, let me get the paper work" I was like Oh my god, just let me breathe. But anywho, A couple years down the line I would like to get a cruiser as bike 2 in addition to the SV.
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Yea I want a cruiser now too. Riding the R6 to work can be a bitch in traffic.
I can relate the dealership experience. I'm starting to shop for a new car and I'm dreading going to the dealers.
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What would be your ideal cruiser if you had your pick?
I am narrowed down between the Harley Fatboy or that Low rider that was pictured. The fatboy is HUGE, but apparently great and very comfortable for long distance, but on the flip side the Low rider fit like a glove. There's still plenty of time for me to think about it though.
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I love the fatboy, or maybe something still a little sporty I'd go for the diavel. I took a diavel for a spin a few years ago during a demo and it was amazing, simply an incredible bike. Hrmm you've given me something to think about it.
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The fat boy was the first bike I ever fell in love with, ever since seeing Terminator 2 as a young kid. The diavel is badass as well, I really love Ducati's.
You ever hear of Skyline Drive?
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Its a super popular road in shenandoah virginia. Its gorgeous and It draws motorcycle riders from all over the country. Its about a little over 4 hours away from both of us coming from two separate directions.
If you do end up getting a more comfortable long distance bike, let me know. Maybe one day we could do a meet up or something.
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I haven't heard of that particular road but I'd love to check it out. I'm not sure if I asked you before but have you gone down to the tail of the dragon?
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Not yet, but the Tail of the Dragon is definitely on my to do list. That is one kick ass road.
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Any word on the SV?
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Well, he said on thursday that he would submit the Application for a new title asap, so I'm assuming that was yesterday. Figure 7-10 days for him to get it so hopefully I get a call from him like next friday-ish.
So no formal word yet, but I am ready with cash in hand. This one was in such great shape, I don't mind waiting a little. But I am very ready. I daydream a little each day of how good it felt to ride.
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I am pretty disappointed with this seller. It was supposed to be 7-10 days for him to get the replacement title. Which would be right around today.
So I finally get the text today and was super excited. I was looking forward to it all week and it 75 and sunny out right now. Only for the guy to tell me that he's been on vacation the last 7 days and didn't submit any paperwork before leaving. So he's says he'll do it now and wants to know if I'm definitely buying the bike so he can take his ad down so he doen't have to be bothered by getting emails and texts.
Screw him, I'm not committing to anything. He has now let me down twice and I don't care about his ad or him being inconvenienced by it.
I told him when he gets the title, he can text me. If I don't have a bike by the time he texts me, then we can talk and that's it. I don't like being let down twice.
screw this guy.
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Thats fucked and highly suspicious. Why would even put the bike for sale without the title in the first place let alone not submit paperwork when you have a buy ready and go on vacation.
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I know right?
This guy has really let me down. I gave him his 7 days to get his act together, but now I'm actively looking again. And honestly, if I don't have any success with-in a week or so, I may just go to the powersport dealer and get a 2017 SV650.
Yeah, its $6000, but its sitting there ready to go and at this point, I am just ready to ride already.
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Yea it’s a shitty situation but I’d chuck it up to a loss at this point. He seems like he wants to get rid of it while putting in no effort.
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Part of me thinks he's stalling on purpose. He specifically said he didn't want to stop riding. Its that his wife told him he wasn't allowed to anymore, lol.
Oh, what tangled webs we weave. I think its time I get out of this mess.
The search begins again.
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Here goes another disappointing update.
The guy finally gets the title and calls me. I am gung ho and ready to go. We set a date to meet at the title transfer place and its about to go through.
Then he utterly refuses to budge even one dollar on the price $3750. Its a 12 year old bike, which needs a new battery (his own words) and on top of that he's been jerking me around for 2 weeks. On principle alone, I'm not giving him full price. I had money in hand ready to go on day one when I first checked it out.
He dropped the ball twice when I was ready to do business. It felt like a slap in the face. I would have even done $3600. And he even was telling me about his trip to Germany (so clearly, he doesn't need the full amount). The whole thing is lame.
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Screw him at this point. I wouldn't return any of his calls or have any contact with him.
There are millions of bikes out there, he doesn't own the only SV at this point.
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Thanks Reaper, I appreciate that.
Yeah, it is definitely time to move on at this point. Enough is enough.
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Alright, so here it is. FINALLY
I went to the dealer today and bought a 2017 SV650. It had 500 miles on it and it was $5995
It rode fantastic and I love it. Case closed
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Goddamn that is one sexy bike! Congrats, I know it's been a long road to get here but I'm sure you're happy as hell. Stay safe out there!
Do you have any plans for mods?
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Thanks
I may throw a yosh pipe on there, but besides that I don't have anything specific in mind at the moment. The stock exhaust doesn't sound too bad and I can't go too loud because of these condo home owners association people. They allow motorcycles as long as they aren't obnoxious loud, so we'll see. Perhaps also some frame sliders in the future. I did order an Iphone mount so that way I can use the GPS.
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Well, today was one hell of a day. I've been riding pretty frequently, but today I did 120 miles on the bike. The SV650 did pretty well as far as comfort goes. I'm a little bit ache-y, but nowhere near as ache-y as I would have been on a super sport :lol
But anyway, the people I was riding with had Harley's and I totally have the bug. The comfort of a cruiser is calling to me. I'm saving to get this Fat Boy S
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It will probably be a next season purchase, but I am saving for it.
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The fat boy is a nice cruising bike, I'd love to have one. Depending on how big bonuses are next year maybe I can make it happen.
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Well, I've put almost 1000 miles on the SV650. Its been great and I am glad I chose it as my first bike. I've ridden the crap out of it, devloped my skills and even though I haven't had it all that long, to be totally honest, I feel like I want to try something else.
I haven't made up my mind totally yet, but I'm gonna trade the SV650 in and get either:
Harley fatboy
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Or
Honda CBR 600RR
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I'm still really not sure what direction to go in, but I am going to try and get one or another with in the next month or two.
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Those are two very different bikes. What do you think you'll be doing? Are you going to cruise around town or do you want carve up the twisties?
Take it from someone who rides his bike to work, it sucks, seating sucks, torque band sucks, gearing sucks but on the weekends it's amazing.
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Those are all very good points. I was sitting on a few 600's today at the dealer (including an R6) and I was trying to contort myself in like 10 different ways to try and justify to myself that I could make it work, but damn the super sports are so uncomfortable.
Its probably gonna be a 1 day (maybe 2 day) a week 1-2 hour recreational ride, primarily on the twisties, but some main roads as well.
Now, the ultimate game plan is to have both the harley and a supersport, so its really a matter of which one do I want to deal with for the next 6 months or so, until I save enough cash to get bike #2.
I have no idea though. Got to think about it a lot.
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I’ve put myself in your position since I read your post and I’ve been changing my mind on which bike every 10 minutes lol
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Yeah, I've been going around in circles as well.
Basically, the harley I would still have to save for. They are all around 10 grand. There's a cbr 600 that is about 150 miles away from me. Its a 2008 with low miles and I could trade the SV650 and almost have it be an even swap, so I'm kind of thinking about that route.
But I have also just found out about these:
Suzuki GSX S1000
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Honestly, my only issue with the SV is that I feel like I've already outgrown it, which made me want to go 600, but this thing apparently uses the GSX R 1000 engine or something very similar to it, so its something to consider. Naked and upright seating position. Just as comfortable as the SV, but a crap ton more power. The "super naked" if you will. So we'll see.
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I’m a huge fan of naked liter bikes. I took the bmw s1000r at a demo ride event and it was a beast. So much power.
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Well, today was one HELL of a day. Oh my god
My friend randomly calls me up and is like Yo, Moto Guzzi is having a demo day, lets go ride random bikes all day. And I was like hell yeah
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There was SOOO much to choose from
The first thing I rode (and I can't believe I'm not dead) was the Aprilia rsv4
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I can't believe I got on this thing. I was toying around with checking out a 600cc to see if I would like it, but never got to ride one, and here I am jumping right on a Liter bike, a 200hp liter bike!!!!! I honestly didn't even know what I was getting on. I just thought "oh, it looks like one of those supersports I am interested in". And it was utter insanity. One of the most intense, scary and amazing experiences of my entire life. My heart is still racing thinking about it. I was screaming my head off with excitement and terror. I loved it and also despised it.
Let me echo some wise words:
Take it from someone who rides his bike to work, it sucks, seating sucks, torque band sucks, gearing sucks but on the weekends it's amazing.
You were Right!!! so very right. I wanted to die. My back and neck hurt so much and it still hurts hours later. It was only a 20 min ride and I just wanted it to end. I am sooo glad I had a chance to actual experience one, because I was gung ho on buying a 600cc. But today's experiance has really made me cool my jets. Now that being said, it was sexy as fuck and I have the utmost respect for it, but that riding position is really not for me.
So then I rode this El dorado cruiser
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I was trying to get an experience close to the Fat boy and once again I was surprised that I didn't really like it. Its hard to explain, but it felt very complacent. You are just kinda puttering along. Boots fully on the floor boards, sitting kinda slouched, just kinda going with it. I like to be lazor focused when I ride and the SV650 allows that. It keeps you in a position which keeps you on the ball and the cruiser just felt kind of lackadaisical. I did not feel in control. And scrapping floorboards with the slightest lean is frustrating, as I like to get down in the corners. Oh well. I am going to have to try a legit couple of harleys so I can really make up my mind.
So the ultimate irony is that after the demo, I got back on my SV650 and it fit like a glove and was my favorite bike that I rode today. :lol Go figure. So I think I will keep it for a while and really think things over.
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YASSS THE RS4, that is one gorgeous bike. It seems like you rode the top tear of every class of bike available. My gut feeling is if you want something that fits like a glove but has some more umpf then find yourself an S1000R. It's pure insanity.
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Do you ever see yourself giving up the R6? Or will it always be apart of your line up?
I really like the 2018 GSX S 750. At this point I don't think I need the monster power of a 1000 GSX, so the 750 would be a nice in-between. I love the look as well. It definitely has a sleeker profile than the 1000, which I like. Lean and mean. Agile.
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But since its so similar in style to the SV650, I'm really in no rush. Maybe a next season kind of thing. Who knows.
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I don't think I'll give up the R6 for sentimental reasons. I've had it for a long time and my previous bikes weren't as reliable or as fun. My R6 just runs and is bulletproof. It's also the first bike I've owned that made me really fall in love with riding.
My dad had a 750 and I really liked it, the torque makes all the difference. Like you said it's a great between bike which is exactly what Suzi was aiming for.
The look is stellar by the way. People hate on Suzuki but they are good bikes that have some solid engineering behind them it's just the squid culture that ruins gsxr's. I'm speaking solely from the bikes/people I saw in florida.
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Today was on of the happiest days of my life. Rode my bike about 100 miles up to the Pocono mountains to look at potential bike to buy.
Not only was it one of the most beautiful, breathtaking rides I ever took, but even better, I traded in the SV650 today and got me a 2012 Honda CBR 600RR
Here it is
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I LOVE this bike. This is what I've wanted my entire life and I am so happy to be able to have gotten it. And I rode it back home a 100 miles and it was fine. I didn't really feel uncomfortable, so my main concern ended up not being a problem at all. When I was doing my research, I found out that the honda clip ons are actually a little higher then the Ninja, GSX-R and the R6 and BOY does it make a difference. The ergos were perfect for my height and size. And it is SOOO nice to have the fuel gauge. And I LOVE the undertail exhaust. Today was an adventure.
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Oh boy congrats! That is such a great bike. The powerband is so smooth, especially for a sport bike. You're going to have so much fun. Love the black!
What tires are you running?
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Thanks.
I think I have Michelin's on there. They're practically brand new, which is a plus. And i forgot to mention, the bike only had 2600 miles on it so it feels brand new. I just installed the ram mount for my phone today, so I can use the GPS. So I plan on adventuring all over the place. ;D
As a matter of fact, the adventuring started today. Did about 3 hours in the Valley all day today. It was SPECTACULAR. My heart is still racing from the fun I had.
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Nice man! Congrats again! What's the temperature out there?
I haven't been riding much because the weather in Charlotte has been brutal
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Oh man, that sucks. I could only imagine.
I've been pretty lucky. Its been averaging around low to mid 80's which is fantastic. There was one day back in early July when I dared to ride at 97 degrees. Not doing that again :lol 90 and lower is great for me.
I guess this is a good chance to talk about gear. The full faced Shoei helmet is excellent and has the ventilation holes, but I got some riding sunglasses which are wind proof, so now I ride with the visor up all the time and its sooo good. Its really a game changer. The leather jacket I have is like brando style so the way its cut, wind will go through and ventilate the whole thing. It feels great, even at 90 degrees.
Now the riding jeans, which I've been dying to talk about. I got Drayko riding jeans. check these out:
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The look and feel like just regular jeans, but here's what's awesome. They are lined with Kevlar, the bullet proof vest stuff and they feel great. You don't even notice the extra material inside. And temp wise, they are fine for any day its less than 90 degrees out. The gloves and boots are great too.
So I am armored from head to toe and still feel comfortable when its warm out.
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Nice! I have some jeans as well, do you have knee pads in them?
If you're ever in the market checked out Dainese gear, I have a winter jacket by them and it's amazing.
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I tried out the ones with the knee pads, but it came off as bulky in a way that didn't feel all that comfortable, so I went with the ones that was just the kevlar material all the way down.
I love the Dainese products. they are super high quality. Probably will pick one up at some point down the road. Here goes my Jacket made by First:
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I really love this thing. The quality is top notch, its comfortable and offers great protection. And very affordable.
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Awesome! :tup
I now have the urge to buy motorcycle gear lol
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I can't remember if I've asked this before, but have you ever done a track day? I'm thinking about trying to do one before summer is over. looks fun.
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Yea I have in Florida but not up here. It is the most fun you will have, guaranteed. Look for local riding groups that get track days at you local track, it'll be much cheaper that way. You'll also probably need some stuff for the track like a rear wheel lift (T-Rex makes awesome ones) and a one piece track suit.
You also have to make your bike sure you bike meets track requirements, typically those are as simple as taping up your lights, removing your mirrors, replacing coolant with water, and removing your kick stand (hence the lift). Check with your track first and see what they require.
You will learn way more about bike control then you ever will on the street. You'll also learn to feel really confident in your riding.
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Wow, that sounds incredible. Thanks so much for the guidance. I can't wait to try it.
Its funny. Riding a motorcycle was always something I just wanted to try, much like snowboarding or target shooting or whatever, but riding the bike has become a true passion. I'm obsessed with it and it has really brought a joy to my life that I can't express in words, (speaking of this new bike in particular). If my life was a math equation, disrupted by many years of pain, then I feel like this CBR 600 has balanced it.
But anyway, I am definitely ready to do some track days and take this to the next level.
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I cannot stress to you how amazing track days are. Do it! Don't worry if your intimidated, the instructors are really helpful and most likely your first day you'll be put in the beginner group which doesn't allow passing so you don't go too nuts.
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So I've made an account with N2 track days and am getting my ducks in a row to do a day out there. Just a few questions:
1. Did you buy a once piece tracksuit or rent one?
2. Is there gas on the track you can purchase (they recommended bringing extra gas, but I am riding the bike there, so that aint gonna work)
3. How rigorous is the Tech inspection? This bike I bought used and is 6 years old. Its great, but I don't know if its track ready
4. The blue painters tape all over the shatterspots, was that a pain in the ass or not that bad?
5. Is it a pain to disconnect the headlight (that was something they recommended since the blue tape is going over the headlight)
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Awesome!
So some answers:
1. I rented one my first time then bought one. After your first day if you plan on doing it more often then invest in a track suit.
2. Typically yes. I really recommend someone come with you and bring a car. You will eat through gas a lot quicker than riding in the streets because you'll be revving much higher and it'll be a pain to leave and get some more gas.
3. Not very rigorous. They were more strict about the track rules than anything else. However you did have to meet some requirements (removal of mirrors, kickstand, etc)
4. Easy, bring a razor blade, slap the tape on and cut around the edges.
5. Easy as well. If you don't have a manual for your bike go online and find one. The easiest way to disconnect lights is find the fuse (typically under your seat near or battery, or sometimes near one of the headlights) and pull it out and bam no more lights. You're bike may through a check engine light if you pull the fuse, my didn't but it's a possibility, it'll go away when you put the fuse back. My bike's low beam is always on so I soldered a switch from the fuse box to the light so I can easily cut the light when I want (something to think about if you do this in the future)
Some more things I thought about:
- I can't tell from your pictures but does your bike have frame sliders? If not it's ok but I highly recommend getting them, even if you don't track your bike all the time. If you tip the bike in a parking lot or go down while riding frame sliders can mean the difference between a repair bill of $300 and $3000
- Unless your bike has been downed I highly doubt you'll have to worry about things mechanically. However before you go make sure your chain looks good and doesn't have much slack. If you can clean it, spray with wd-40 to get the old chain grease off then spray it with some chain grease/wax
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Very good guidance. Thanks so much.
Also, whoever had it before did install frame sliders, which makes me a happy camper. I was most certainly going to put those on.
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Nice!
What's your closet track?
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New Jersey Motorsport track in Millville NJ. Its about an hour away from me, which isn't too bad.
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So today Harley announced some new models for 2020. One of which is this naked standard:
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Looks pretty cool. Its nice to see them go in a different direction, then the strait up cruisers. I wasn't huge on their 2018 line up and would like to see them branch out even more.
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That's pretty damn nice if you ask me. I'd love to take it for a spin.
I think it's a smart move to try something new and gain some more riders who aren't typically HD riders.
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At any point did you consider upgrading from the R6 to a liter bike?
I still have plenty of growing room in my 600, but I was just curious on your thoughts. I kind of find Liter and higher to be bulky and having power I just never see myself using.
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Yes, many times, especially after riding some of my buddies liter bikes. I love the power but it's not really neccesary for the streets. If my R6 were to disappear tomorrow the next bike I'd get is a liter bike however I love my R6 so I don't ever plan on getting rid of it lol. I think as much as I like it I'd rather invest the money into a different style of bike.
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I feel the same way. If I were to get anything next, it would probably be a Harley Low rider as a 2nd bike and then later down the line I will think about the Liter bike question. If I did get one though, it would most definitely be an R1. I love my bike and everything, but I think Yamaha makes the best product with the R6 and R1. I am definitely a Yamaha guy.
I'm saving up now for the track day, so I just have to get my ducks in a row, but its something I'm really looking forward to. If I really love the track, then I might look into actually getting a racing license to legit race. I know its a massive commitment, but did you ever consider getting a racing license?
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yes!!! I did the classes to get my license but never raced. I'd like to pick it up again but like you said it's a big commitment.
I can't wait to hear about your first track day, you'll be hooked immediately.
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Well, here we go. Got my race suit today.
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Its was only $449, so its definitely nice to have my own and not worry about sizing with renting one. This one feels decent. So I now have all the pieces of the puzzle. Time to sign up for a track day. I'll try and do either end of august or early september.
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Nice :tup
Looks good and after you break it in it'll feel great!
I can't wait to do some more riding. The heat should start breaking in the next month or so.
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Yeah, that southern humid heat must be brutal.
I am so happy to report that my best friend is now getting into riding and has signed up for his MSF course. So we headed to the power sport dealer today to check out bikes. Its so cool to see his enthusiasm. Its like I am able to relive it all a little. He really liked a 2009 Ninja 500 and it was like $2300 with a little over 2300 miles so I was like rock on. (You can see it in the pic, its the blue one)
Now of course there had to be this sexy ass R1 there...
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Stop me Reaper. I can't control myself, lol
Unfortunately my engine in the car blew up today (not literally) but it is dead, so my Motorcycle spare cash fund is going to have to go toward getting a new cage, but oh well. I'll just start saving all over again.
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The R1 is so fucking sexy. What car were you driving?
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It was a 98 toyota corolla. It was very good to me. Made it to 110,000 miles and got me all the way through college, so I can't complain too much.
Looked at a 2003 Toyota corolla today with 57,000 miles on it. $6200. I was going to buy it, but get this: The dealer (It was a mom and pop place) could not get into the car. He had the key and it opened the trunk, but would not open the door to the actual car. Tried both passenger and driver side. Made no sense, so I was like "If you get your shit together call me, later". He calls me later in the day and says the car battery needs to be replaced and will do so today. I was like "no thanks". Nothing sounds right about that. Since when does a physical key not work when the battery dies? Not feelin it
So I'll be on the bike for a while for transportation. No complaints from me, lol. And I'm glad I got this very decent tail bag. Its got the storage space of a bookbag, but is compact and doesn't look goofy.
(https://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0127/6862/nelson_rigg_cl1060_s_sport_tail_bag.jpg)
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What caused the motor to blow on the corolla? 110k miles is pretty much just broken in on a toyota.
That's nice bag. I got these for when I would go for weekend rides: https://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/cortech-super-2-0-contoured-saddlebags/
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No oil in the engine.
I think the check oil indicator light was faulty and didn't light up. Or possibly I just didn't see it light up, but I am always looking at the speedometer and fuel gauge, so I feel like I would have seen it, but whatever. Yeah, no oil in the engine and I was driving around unaware, and then the engine literally broke. Parts were rolling around in it, it was pretty gnarly.
And those Cortech bags are tight. Hopefully there's enough space in this single tailbag I have, but if not then I wouldn't mind pickup something like the dual Cortech bags. They would be excellent.
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So my friend today got a new bike for his collection. 2009 Ninja 650
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.pinterest.com/previews/FYxlRF5O.png)
I kind of underestimated it a little, which was foolish of me, since we took that shit out to the valley and he smoked my ass. :lol
He's got like 30 years of riding experience and formal race training, so there's that, but that ninja 650 is no joke and the linear power band gives it a huge advantage. I was shifting and adjusting gears like crazy trying to maintain the powerband. I was very impressed by the Ninja 650. That being said, I wouldn't trade my 600 for anything in the world. I love the aggressive riding position and shifting the gears. But overall, it was a very fun day.
And I love that Kawasaki Green :heart
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Gorgeous bike and yea 98% of riders can't push the bike to the limits. When I was doing some track days some dudes on 600's would walk guys riding liter bikes as if they were on scooters.
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Have you had any experience with trickle chargers. I have one, but I don't understand if you are supposed to leave it plugged in all the time when not riding or do you just periodically plug it in for a charge?
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Yes! I have one right now actually, I never had to use it in Florida since I rode often but in NC there could be a month+ I don't ride.
I have the prongs connected to my battery with the charging port running to the storage compartment under the passenger seat. If weather looks like I'm not going riding for a couple of weeks I plug my bike in.
You can plug it in every night if you want to but if you ride at least a couple times a week I wouldn't worry about it.
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Perfect. thanks so much
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Spent some time putting in a new taillight in my R6. Should've done it a while ago, it's so nice and bright now.
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That's awesome. Should be super visible now.
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Yea. I wouldn’t of change it but the left side of my brake light went out so I had to.
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Question about downshifting.
Do you ever do rev matching, and what is your technique. I've been practicing it and its not quite there.
Also, what exactly is a slipper clutch and what's the benefits it brings?
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I rev match all my downshifts, I used to never do it when I first started riding (and it's not that important on bikes that have more low end power) but it helps with smooth shifts and keeping the bike more stable. Lets say you down shift and don't rev match so you dump that engine speed on a lower gear which slows you down faster through engine braking and front loads your front tire more which can cause more instability.
A slipper clutch is basically a way alleviate engine braking and stop the possibility of rear wheel hop (although I don't know anyone personally who has downshifted at such a speed to cause the rear wheel to hop). Basically (and I could be wrong on this) if there is too much power the clutch will slip and not engage with the driveshaft thus preventing some of the load caused by aggressive down shifts.
I've never had a slip clutch but I rode a bike once that did have it and the benefits I saw were negligible. I'm sure if you ride really aggressively on the track you'd find more use for one.
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Thanks so much. that was very helpful
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Gave my bike a good cleaning yesterday, I'm probably going to change the brake fluid today. It's pretty discolored.
This sounds stupid but cleaning it yesterday I started thinking about all the roadtrips I've taken with it and how it'll be impossible for me to ever get rid of it.
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I could never get rid of mine either. Its brought such incredible joy to my life. And when shits going down and I'm feeling like shit mentally, I just take the bike out and it makes one hell of a difference.
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So I went with my buddy today so he could get some gear. He's doing his safety course in two weeks. I showed him some beginner bikes as well. Ninja 300, SV650, Ninja 650 and man, I was impressed with the R3
(https://2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-Yamaha-YZF-R3-R-World-Press-Event-2.jpg)
Where was this thing when I was getting my license? I got to sit on it and it felt great and looks awesome. And its 320cc
So besides that, I checked out the 2018 R1 and boy did they mess with the seat height. Apparently from 2015 onward, they added an extra inch to the seat height making it 33.8 inches instead of 32.8 and I really could feel the difference. It felt awkward and I wasn't digging it, but I sat on a 2012 R1 and it felt great. So If I do go with an R1 later down the line, it was be 2014 or earlier.
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I need to ask all you motorcyclists a question.
It is my understanding that you all have the legal right to "split lanes" while in traffic (either standing still, or while in motion). That right was given years and years ago, because (and this is where I need clarification and confirmation) motorcycles would overheat, and need to keep moving. That all makes sense. But then a few people recently have said to me that that is a farce, because motorcycles of the last 20 years all don't overheat like that -- it's just getting a law to repeal the right was never a popular move.
Is all that generally correct?
No dog in the fight, just genuinely curious.
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One thing I wanted to mention about lane splitting first is that its only legal in California. Its illegal in all other states. I'm not sure why it was originally legalized, but I can tell you that overheating stuff is definitely rubbish. My bike has a fan that kicks on just like cars, so that bike doesn't overheat. They can get hot as hell, but are either liquid cooled or air cooled to compensate.
This is the first I am hearing about the overheating thing.
I think you would like riding Samsara, just saying. We would love for you to join us ;D
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One thing I wanted to mention about lane splitting first is that its only legal in California. Its illegal in all other states. I'm not sure why it was originally legalized, but I can tell you that overheating stuff is definitely rubbish. My bike has a fan that kicks on just like cars, so that bike doesn't overheat. They can get hot as hell, but are either liquid cooled or air cooled to compensate.
This is the first I am hearing about the overheating thing.
I think you would like riding Samsara, just saying. We would love for you to join us ;D
Ah ha, I didn't know it was illegal in other states. I've been living here too long. My brother has been a Harley rider for almost 20 years now, and my one of my best friends is the general manager a Harley dealership. So, I've been around it a lot. But as much as I like hanging around it all, its not for me. :)
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One thing I wanted to mention about lane splitting first is that its only legal in California. Its illegal in all other states. I'm not sure why it was originally legalized, but I can tell you that overheating stuff is definitely rubbish. My bike has a fan that kicks on just like cars, so that bike doesn't overheat. They can get hot as hell, but are either liquid cooled or air cooled to compensate.
This is the first I am hearing about the overheating thing.
I think you would like riding Samsara, just saying. We would love for you to join us ;D
Phoenix hit the nail on the head. Most bikes now are liquid cooled similar to how cars so they will keep from overheating. Not all new bikes are liquid cooled though, I believe some Harley’s are still air cooled.
In terms of lane splitting I believe studies have shown that responsible lane splitting will cut down on overall traffic but I’m biased as an avid motorcycle rider. I would lane split in Florida and I’ve driven past many police officers and I’ve never been pulled over, then again when I was doing it I was moving at a slow crawl.
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I fucking hate you guys. Seriously, if I could get away with it, I'd time it and open my door in your faces!
Of course, if you gave me the DTF signal, I'd let you pass and simply nail the next guy.
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Oh as for the overheating thing it definitely is an issue in hotter states. One of my buddies a while back would go riding with me back in Florida and if we got caught I traffic his bike would get so hot that he wouldn’t be able to put the bike into gear.
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This rain is killing me. Like every day, its 35% chance of showers, isolated thunderstorms. All day today I watched it go from dark, ominous and rainy to partly cloudy and sunny and then back to grey and rainy again. Its like one big tease.
I'm dying to ride.
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Go ride in the rain! Nothing builds riding skill like riding in the rain, just be more careful and make sure you are deliberate with all your moves.
I had the same issue in florida, especially in the summer when it rained every evening. I either rode home from work in the downpour or didn't get to ride at all.
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What do you think about the H2?
(https://img.newatlas.com/kawasaki-h2-road-bike-surfaces-53.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&ch=Width%2CDPR&crop=entropy&fit=crop&h=347&q=60&w=616&s=0eee5a143c4ad2792f7aa852ac463dec)
Its essentially a supercharged liter bike, so you are getting even more power than a Busa or a Zx14R, but with the advantage of it being a smaller bike (Which I absolutely prefer)
I'm just thinking about if they get around to taking a 600cc and super charge it. That would be tight. Same small/sleek bike but next level power.
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I remember when the rumors started regarding the h2 and I didn’t think they’d release something so powerful but they did.
I personally love it even though I don’t think I’d ever buy one unless I had a large chunk of disposable income. That amount of power would kill me. It would be curious to see what a supercharged 600 would look like. I’d like to see Yamaha take a stab at making a 750 like the gsxr. My dad had one and it was perf3ct because it had that little bit of extra low end torque for the street
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What do you think about Digital vs. Analogue displays?
(https://www.moto123.com/ArtImages/136660/Honda-CBR1000R-2012_i03.jpg)
(https://cbrforum.com/forum/attachments/product-reviews-29/49092d1501297844-moty-gear-indicator-color-change-100_1491.jpg)
One thing I really don't like with newer bikes is the Digital Tach. It drives me nuts, where I just can't evaluate/see it very well in how its represented. It was very frustrating on the 2017 SV650. I am very visually oriented, so I like that big fat ass needle on the analogue tachometer. It just pops in a way that I can glance at quick, know where I'm at in the RPMs and then can look at the road.
I don't mind the digital speedometer though. It functions fine for me visually, probably better than analogue. But I will say I like the charm of having full analog and seeing the 2 needles rise and fall.
Overall I LOVE how my CBR is set up. Its like the best of both worlds.
And one other random gripe: I CAN NOT believe that all 2018 bikes don't have a damn fuel gauge. You know I love me that R6, but god damn Yamaha, throw a dedicated Fuel gauge on there. damn.
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I have an analog speedo myself and I love it but I also don't mind the digital ones. Some can get busy for my taste but when I really think about it I rarely look at tach when not on the track.
Yamaha has always been behind the times with technology. The make killer bikes though with amazing engines. I remember a few years back looking at a new R6 next to the newest honda and the honda was miles ahead in the tech department.
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A little bit of suzuki news today. For 2019
SV650x
(https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2019-Suzuki-SV650X-First-look-cafe-racer-motorcycle-1.jpg)
Besides the brown? seat, I like it.
They are also bringing back the kitana
(https://www.roadracingworld.com/RFS/images/2018/10/02/537e54ca-6562-4081-81b0-8c4b2e66c83e.jpg?size=630)
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I like the sv650 a lot, I love the rounder features. You don't see too much of that these days.
I wonder if the Kitana will stay as much as a house lol. Looks like a more agressive diavel
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2006 Low rider
(https://images.craigslist.org/01515_10sD2jyYwNi_1200x900.jpg)
20,000 miles and the guy is asking $4950. I'm seriously thinking about making this bike number 2
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That is a gorgeous bike! That would be great for cruising around the city. I'm actually starting to look at another bike myself after we get this wedding paid off.
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Got to take the bike out yesterday. It was like 47 degrees and sunny, and I am very happy to say that my gear did its job. Got up to like 93mph on the highway and still, it felt comfortable. Based off of yesterdays findings, I'm just gonna ride right on through winter. It felt so damn good to get out.
Besides that I was toying around with the idea of getting into motovlogging and maybe even start a youtube channel, pretty much just as a hobby and see where it goes, but haven't made up my mind yet. Watching people like Motonosity, do it with dan, chase on two wheels and Cycle cruza are what got me into riding in the first place, so I wouldn't mind giving it a shot.
You ever consider doing any motovlogging?
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Try it out, I always loved watching motovloggers. I'd give you channel a watch. Do you have a camera already?
I'm good with winter riding as long as it's 40+ outside and sunny, anything below that and it's too much .
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No camera yet. I would probably go with the Go Pro. Seems to be a very popular choice.
And man oh man, does the Sun make such a difference. Not just the huge benefit of making it a warmer ride, but psychologically speaking its way more fulfilling, especially light spilling through the trees and the shadows and contrast it makes. I love it. When its cloudy and drab, its just kind of meh.
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Completely agree. I love those fall rides with the trees changing colors.
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Herrick started riding in early September and bought a 2018 Honda Shadow Phantom a few days after passing the MSF Beginner Course and getting my endorsement.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4893/45342787354_67ac932d66.jpg)
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How do you like the bike?!?!?! It's gorgeous
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Welcome to the club Herrick. That's an awesome bike.
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How do you like the bike?!?!?! It's gorgeous
It took me a good 7 weeks or so to start liking the bike, only because I was terrified every time I got on it. When I sat on it at the dealership it felt like a tank! very intimidating. I had no experience riding before taking the MSF course so this was a huge challenge for me. But yeah I'm enjoying it a lot and for the first time in my life, I'm actually disappointed when it rains or when it's really cold out.
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do with the bike this winter. I don't want to hibernate it. I hope to ride it at least a few times a month. I'm going to buy a battery tender and some fuel stabilizer. I might buy one of those tent-type things to put the bike in, because I don't have a garage and my shed is full.
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I know the feeling of being scared. I remember when I first got my first bike I kept thinking that it was overwhelming.
The tent, tender and stabilizer all sound like a great idea.
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Totally agree with Reaper
And there's really no reason to fully hibernate the bike imo. I plan on riding year round for the remainder of my life and its really only a matter of getting the right gear, and the fun will never stop.
And those tents should be pretty good for storage. Not totally perfect, but they work pretty well.
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Totally agree with Reaper
And there's really no reason to fully hibernate the bike imo. I plan on riding year round for the remainder of my life and its really only a matter of getting the right gear, and the fun will never stop.
And those tents should be pretty good for storage. Not totally perfect, but they work pretty well.
I was looking into heated gear but I don't know...I definitely need warmer gloves. I have "winter" gloves but my hands were very cold the last time I rode to work and it was only 37 degrees. I didn't even go on the highway. I was mostly driving between 30 mph & 55 mph for the 9-mile ride to work.
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I haven't tried heated gloves personally, but my friend raves about them.
My leather jacket is from a company called First and its got the woven-in winter thermal liner and when I zip it all the way up, this thing kicks ass in cold whether, and I am talking about just wearing a T-shirt underneath. Now, if its gonna be like 40 or less, then I will throw a hoody on under the jacket and I ready to rock.
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I haven't tried heated gloves personally, but my friend raves about them.
My leather jacket is from a company called First and its got the woven-in winter thermal liner and when I zip it all the way up, this thing kicks ass in cold whether, and I am talking about just wearing a T-shirt underneath. Now, if its gonna be like 40 or less, then I will throw a hoody on under the jacket and I ready to rock.
I think I'm good on the jacket. If the temperature is going to be under 40, then I'll wear thermal underpants. I also have a cool ninja mask type thing for my neck. My feet get cold but they feel ok. My hands are the parts that suffer :( I'm not a mechanically-inclined being so I don't want to bother with plugging heated stuff into the battery.
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I'm getting excited for this weekend, the weather should be in the 70's so I'll be able to enjoy a ride.
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Me too. Sunday is supposed to be real nice out. I am so ready to take the bike out.
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It's around 45 degrees here in Munchkinland so I rode the bike to my dentist appointment. If only it didn't get colder than 45!
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Well, I'm getting the liter bike bug up my ass again. I would love to do a test ride of a CBR 1000RR at some point. Still lovin the 600RR, but I just like to check out different stuff.
(https://cdn.dealerspike.com/imglib/v1/800x600/imglib/Assets/Inventory/12/5E/125E3099-A221-46E4-A8CD-2EE921204A4A.jpg)
Its a shame its not spring yet, because I can't wait for the Demo days, so I can try out a bunch of new bikes
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So I’m starting to get the itch for another bike again. I’m thinking I may take a different approach. I may buy a salvage title bike from an auction an rebuild it if the price is right. I’ve had good experience with it in the past.
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That would be awesome. I would love to see pictures as the project progresses.
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No More Busa
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/12/11/suzuki-hayabusa-production-ends/
Now I'm not one that would have bought one, but it is a pretty legendary bike so its sad to see it go.
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End of an era. I got to drive a busa once and it’s a fantastic bike. I completely understand why it’s a great touring bike it had torque for days.
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https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/suzuki-will-continue-to-sell-the-hayabusa-in-the-united-states-/
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Well that's good.
My whole understanding of the situation is that the European Union wanted stricter emissions standards and suzuki ran the numbers and were like "yeah, screw it. we just won't sell in the EU anymore". But at least they can still be bought in the US for the time being.
I definitely will try one out once the demo days start back up in the spring. I'm a twisties kind of guy, so a busa isn't really for me as a Main.
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After seeing your post I immediately thought "I should get a busa" lol
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We should all get busas :lol
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Wait! What if we put the majesty symbol on the side instead of the kanji symbol?
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Oh, I think that would be a must :lol
In other news, took the bike out today. It was cold, which I usually don't mind, but it rained all day yesterday so all the back roads were soaked and there was debris everywhere, so it got a bit hairy. I had to really watch my ass, but Other wise it was decent
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/0b/8f/ab/0b8fab920cd5a84839002d6f8f1c7997.jpg)
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Cool. Which area of The Land are you in?
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North East US. I'm going to keep it somewhat general for the time being.
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North East US. I'm going to keep it somewhat general for the time being.
Are you going to ride during the winter? This will be my first time owning a bike during winter so I'll take any tips!
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I'm definitely going to keep riding during the winter. Here goes my rundown from what I have experienced so far. And I'm sure Reaper will have some solid insight as well.
General thoughts
-The sun makes a HUGE difference. A 40 degree day can feel a million times better when its nice and sunny vs overcast
-less wind the better. Monday had 18Mph winds and OMG did I feel it. Less windier days make you feel less cold
-Dry is good. It rained a lot on sunday so a lot of the streets were still wet yesterday. Wet means less traction and more danger, so use caution
-When the ground is cold, the tire has less traction/grip with the road so go a little bit slower than usual
-Different people have different tolerances of cold. If you don't feel comfortable while out, don't force yourself to go out or stay out. Riding takes a lot of focus to keep yourself safe, so being comfortable makes it easier to focus and stay safe.
-You'll see on the back of my bike, I have that little bag. That thing is a life saver and offers versatility. If the day warms up, I can take the hoody off an throw it in there, and I also have my summer gloves in there, so I can switch things up.
Clothing and gear
This is what works for me personally
-Full faced helmet. being able to put the face shield down makes your face feel comfortably warm imo. (I have a Shoei RF 1200)
- Full leather jacket that zips all the way up to the neck (Blocks the cold air great)
- Hooded sweatshirt under the leather jacket
- I wear Drayko jeans, which are lined with Kevlar material (bullet proof vest stuff) and this insulates great and they feel just like regular jeans
- Riding boots
- Dedicated cold weather gloves (mine are sedici)
With all that gear, I can ride comfortably and have great ride. I did try out a bunch of different stuff though before settling on that set up.
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From your description of the weather over the past couple days, it sounds like we're practically neighbors ;)
Do you use any heated gear? Edit: Nevermind. You already mentioned the gear you have on the top of this page.
I bought some Tourmaster Heated Gloves and they really don't help much when the temperature is in the 30s. I'm thinking of getting heated grips too. I already have a good riding coat and a modular helmet. I wear a ninja-type mask underneath and my face, neck, & torso feel fine when the temperature is in the 20s.
I rode to work last Friday and Saturday and didn't even need to turn on the heated gloves. It was cloudy both days but the humidity was up and the temperature was in the 40s. Very nice!
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Phoenix did a great job covering everything. Usually 40 is about as cold as I can ride at and even then I won’t be out long. You do have to be careful with cold asephalt it can be as slippery as wet asphalt.
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Today I got to ride a Harley for the very first time. My friend traded in his Ninja 650 and got a 2008 Harley Super Glide.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b4/8d/a8/b48da8c97d3b2b653bd891f67387e7d9.jpg)
I got to ride it back to his place and it was pretty cool. Maybe my expectations were too high, but it was just ok. It makes me so happy that I ended up going with a super sport. The CBR 600 is surgical and precise. Intense and responds instantly to input. That's what I like when I ride. For lack of a better word, the harley was really good at just cruising.
And one thing I will say, now that I have finally ridden a harley, is that their bikes are absolutely overpriced. What I rhode today was not worth the money, plain and simple. The 2019 low rider is going for 15 grand. I'm interested in that bike, but I would pay maybe 8 grand. maybe.
Harley continues to not do that great financially and they just announced the Live wire (their electric bike) would be 30 thousand dollars. They are truly insane. I don't want to see them go under, but I think now is a crucial time that they need to make changes if they are gonna survive.
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Hmm...I was looking for a midsize cruiser and HD didn't really have anything I liked the looks of. Their heavier cruisers are too much money for me and well...too heavy. If I ever graduate to something heavier and more powerful then it likely won't be an HD. But who knows?
HD is going to make non-cruiser bikes so that should help them out a bit but they really need to price them competitively.
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Yea HD bikes are way overpriced. They even say it themselves, you're paying for the lifestyle.
I got my bike started this past weekend. The weather was nice enough for a ride. In the coming weeks I have to replace the brake fluid, do an oil change and change out my low beam light.
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Hmm...I was looking for a midsize cruiser and HD didn't really have anything I liked the looks of. Their heavier cruisers are too much money for me and well...too heavy. If I ever graduate to something heavier and more powerful then it likely won't be an HD. But who knows?
HD is going to make non-cruiser bikes so that should help them out a bit but they really need to price them competitively.
What do you think about the Low rider:
(https://psmfirestorm.blob.core.windows.net/crs-images/205567/6880/original.jpg)
That's the one I am saving for, but its definitely gonna be used. And I totally agree that anything heavier is too much. I had wanted a Fat Boy since I was a kid, but its just not the feel that I am looking for. I'm 5' 11'' and 160 pounds and the Wide glide and low rider fit like a glove.
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Hmm...I was looking for a midsize cruiser and HD didn't really have anything I liked the looks of. Their heavier cruisers are too much money for me and well...too heavy. If I ever graduate to something heavier and more powerful then it likely won't be an HD. But who knows?
HD is going to make non-cruiser bikes so that should help them out a bit but they really need to price them competitively.
What do you think about the Low rider:
(https://psmfirestorm.blob.core.windows.net/crs-images/205567/6880/original.jpg)
That's the one I am saving for, but its definitely gonna be used. And I totally agree that anything heavier is too much. I had wanted a Fat Boy since I was a kid, but its just not the feel that I am looking for. I'm 5' 11'' and 160 pounds and the Wide glide and low rider fit like a glove.
Funny you're asking me about the Low Rider! I ended up taking a more serious look at it soon after I posted. I like that it has a 5 gallon tank and it's only a 120 lbs more than my Honda Shadow Phantom. I'm not a huge fan of all that Low Rider chrome though. I'll check out some video reviews on the Low Rider. I only just bought the Honda last September and it was new. I don't plan on getting another bike any time soon.
I also like the Indian Scout but I wish there was something comparable in size and weight with a bigger gas tank.
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Yeah now I'm looking into the Softail Slim.
After looking at many cruisers I can see how Harley Davidson can charge so much. There really aren't a shitload of choices like there are with cars or guitars and basses. There just aren't many options when it comes to new cruisers when it comes to weight, power, looks, & gas tank capacity.
Don't like the cruisers Suzuki has to offer. Honda's Stateline is heavier than I want, and Kawaski's Vulcan 900 doesn't seem to be much of an upgrade over my Honda Shadow Phantom. Indian has a huge fucking gap between their Scout and Chief line.
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The Softail slim is pretty cool. That would be a very decent bike to get.
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Yeah mang. Maybe one day. "I got fiiiiive kids to feed" (bills) so I'm not seriously looking into another bike. Sheeeit, I only started riding last September and I like my Honda Shadow Phantom. That thing is way more exciting than my Subaru Forester.
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I jsut checked that softail out and it's a really nice bike!
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Reaper, how much do you pay for insurance for the R6?
The CBR 600 is running me around $55 a month, which is up from around $15 a month for the sv650
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I have it bundled with my two cars so it's pretty cheap, $57 a month. How old are you Phoenix??
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32
sounds you're paying around the same as me. Makes me glad I didn't buy a 2nd bike. At least not until the student loans are paid off.
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Ha you're the same age as me with a sport bike lol. My insurance was a lot more back when I was in Florida, one of the few benefits of moving NC is that insurance rates are lowe .
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Ha you're the same age as me with a sport bike lol. My insurance was a lot more back when I was in Florida, one of the few benefits of moving NC is that insurance rates are lowe .
Kindred sprits indeed. Its a shame we are so far apart that we can't ride.
But in other news, I was able to take the bike out today. It was a little chilly at 45 degrees, but the bright ass sun definitely made a huge difference. Wasn't in the best of moods the past few days. Being able to take the bike out turned that around real quick. It always puts a smile on my face.
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Yea nothing clears the mind better than a bike ride. 45 is usually my cutoff for riding, if I have to do a lot of highway driving I don't like to go below 50. I have to get a new battery for my bike, I'll do that once it's warm enough for me to ride more regularly. Now that you've had your bike for a while any complaints or things you want to change? Any mods in the works?
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In all honesty, I have zero complaints with this bike. Barely even had the SV650 two months before I was ready for something else, but man, this CBR 600 just fits me like a glove across the board and there's not a thing I want to change and I have no desire to replace it at all.
I do want to check out a Yamaha and Honda demo day to try a R1 and CBR1000RR, and from there I will think about whether I need more than what I have.
One thing I still need to do is get the CBR600 to the track, which I definitely want to do at least once this summer. Its only there that I can see and the full potential of the bike.
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Mangs (and womangs) the last week was good. I didn't drive my car from Saturday until Friday. Just rode to work because the weather was decent. Riding really makes that trip to work really nice. Anything in the 30s is ok for me as long as it's not raining or snowing. Unfortunately, it rained today and it was windy. It'll be windy tomorrow (today) so I won't be riding. Oh well.
I'm interested to see how I will hold up in the hot and humid weather on this crappy Island. I don't see myself wearing my motorcycle jacket and getting to work all sweaty and stuff...I don't know. Will definitely wear my helmet even if The Law made it optional, and I'll wear my lighter gloves...but the jacket...I'm not sure.
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I have a summer jacket for those hot days. Typically my ride to work is never that bad but when I get home I’m usually pretty sweaty. I’m jealous you’re riding already. It’s too cold to ride into work in the morning.
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I have a summer jacket for those hot days. Typically my ride to work is never that bad but when I get home I’m usually pretty sweaty. I’m jealous you’re riding already. It’s too cold to ride into work in the morning.
I got lucky this winter. I was able to ride at least three times every month of winter. Granted some of those rides were very uncomfortable. We didn't have any major snow storms on Long Island. Usually, we get a couple where the snow lays around for over a week and the side roads become one-lane roads. When will you be able to start riding again?
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When my last car died, I took the bike to work for about 2 weeks before getting a new car and it really wasn't for me.
I am like half awake when going to work and dealing with the rush hour traffic is not fun at all. The bike is more of a recreation thing for me and I enjoy it so much more when I can make a whole day out of it.
It got the job done though.
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My commute now is a lot better than what it was in Florida. Towards the end of my time in Florida I lived 32 miles from work which equated to 1.5 hour commute, much longer if it was raining or there was a pileup. My bike saved my ass many times, if there was an accident I'd slowly creep on the emergency lane or if traffic was really backed up, some days I'd get home in 45 minutes.
Now I live much closer to work but I still have some added benefits, the first 6 miles to work is a country twisty road with no lights, it's gotten a little sketch recently because of water pipes the city has been installing so there are some big gravel spots. The final 6 miles is city traffic which is slower but I get to park in the building I work in instead of walking 7 minutes from my current parking spot (I'm on a 3 year waiting list for parking in my building). I do feel you Phoenix, some mornings I just don't want to do it.
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If I had a long commute to work then I probably wouldn't ride nearly as much. My trip is only 9-10 miles so it's pretty fun.
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The weather here in Munchkinland has warmed up nicely. 40s and 50s. Thinking about removing the heated wraps from my handlebars. Twas only 49 degrees on the ride home and I didn't even need to turn on my heated gloves. So nice ;D
The very hot and humid weather won't start for a few months. I thought I'd be an all gear all the time kinda mang but I don't know if I'll even wear my summer jacket while riding. I don't want to arrive at work all sweaty. We shall see.
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This week will be the first week that I can ride to work, sadly I'll be working in San Diego instead :lol
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Well, here goes my day...
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I went to get an oil change and an inspection. Was making my way back. The last thing I remember was seeing that traffic up ahead was slowing to a stop and I started to slow down as well. I remember there being a decent cushion of space between me and the traffic ahead, which I typically try and do in traffic.
Woke up in the ambulance.
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I will spare you the road rash photos, but they range from mild to moderate. Short of a race suit, I had full gear on and I credit it to saving my life today. Full faced helmet, full leather riding jacket, Armored jeans, boots and riding gloves. All really helped today.
I don't remember much, but if I had to guess. I would say I was either hit from behind or I may have locked up the breaks and went down. I don't really know. I still haven't seen the bike yet, but its damage will hopefully give me a better idea.
At the end of the day I am grateful to be alive and look at this as a learning experience. I was lucky to be able to go home from the hospital today with just the rash, so its time to rest up for a little bit.
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glad you're ok. Crazy that you don't know what even happened.
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Thanks. I appreciate that.
Yeah, I've been thinking about it all day. Trying to see if any more of what happened would come back to memory, but unfortunately nothing yet and its very surreal having that gap in lost time.
I was looking at google maps where they found me and did street view from that point to where I last remembered being conscious and it was about 60 seconds from the last place I remember, so whatever happened, did so hard and fast, and I was out cold.
Can't go look at the bike until Saturday, so that's going to be a big moment of truth.
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Goddamn man I’m happy you’re alright! Is it a busy road? That’s always my fear is getting rear ended (not saying you did)
Hopefully how it happened comes back to you.
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Thanks Reaper.
Its actually a really bad road. Very congested and obsolete in size compared the volume and density of traffic that now drives on it. On top of the that, the flow of traffic felt pretty aggressive, and I distinctly remember keeping a very sizable following distance to be on the safe side.
The X is the last memory I have and the yellow circle is where I was found.
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They did find me stumbling around on the road in a daze, which I have a very foggy recollection of. That part is very blurry, but I do vaguely remember seeing almost 10 feet of skid marks from my tire. So I am thinking I either was hit and panicked and death gripped the brakes which locked them up, or I just on my own grabbed the brakes too hard and locked them up.
Had the bike almost a year and I usually use just two fingers with the brakes and am typically pretty subtle since they are so sensitive, but I totally admit that this may very well have been completely my screw up, which I'll own up to.
Saturday I will go get the police report. See what they think and try see what I can do with the bike.
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I'm the same with you, I use two fingers for my brake (three or four for clutch). If I were to guess maybe you were hit? Do you typically brake front and rear or do you just brake with the front? Usually locking your front tire will cause you to flip or at the least knock you down immediately, wouldn't be much skid marks.
Damn man, I am happy you're alright.
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Played detective a little today.
Went right to the police station to get the accident report and they would not give it to me because "business hours are monday to friday" :yeahright
But at the very least, they let me know where the bike was taken to. And Ironically enough, the towtruck/impound place was pretty much with-in walking distance of where I crashed :lol
So I head over there, and again because its not a weekday, the place was closed, locked up and the lights were off. "Just great" I thought. I walked all around, looking through windows, checking the lot and didn't see it, so its probably inside. So I still don't know what condition its in.
Besides that I got to re-drive the route of where I crashed, and there was not a single pothole in the road. No gravel, no tar snakes, no visible anything wrong with the road, so more and more I am thinking it was a hit and run. Especially since I have zero memory of anything going wrong before blacking out.
Can't go see the bike until tuesday or wednesday, so the damage on the bike will hopefully tell more of the story.
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Yea man that's what I'm guessing too. Obviously I wasn't there but the only way I feel like you would've gotten that far is if you locked the rear and only rear.
I'm guessing your bike is totaled?
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I hope its not totaled, but I didn't get a chance to see it since the place was closed. Have to wait till next week to find out.
I did have frame sliders on it, so we'll see if they were worth having.
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That's terrible. I hope you can figure out exactly WTF happened. It all sounds very mysterious. Who called the ambulance? Did anyone see what happened? There's an accident report so the police are involved but were they called right after the accident or did the ambulance drivers call them? And why won't the cops give you any information in an accident you were a victim of?!
Sorry....not trying to nag you with questions you've already asked yourself. Hope everything works out ok.
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Oh I agree. Its incredibly frustrating. Still waiting for the report, but at least today I got to pick up the bike. I got VERY lucky, as the damange is not that bad. Thank God for Frame sliders.
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so here's the rundown:
1. Rear left tail light cracked
2. Rear Tail scrap
3. Left Foot peg
4. Left hole in plastic below fuel tank
5. Clutch lever bent
6. Left Mirror
7. The plastics around the left headlight are gone, but the lights work fine
Overall, not that bad. So I am gonna go get stuff repaired and get back on the road
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Man the bike came away looking pretty good, frame sliders can mean the difference between totaled or a day of swapping fairings out.
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Hope it doesn't cost too much, Phoenix87x.
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Thanks guys.
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Hope it doesn't cost too much, Phoenix87x.
That's the one thing that sucks about sport bikes, fairings aren't cheap :lol
There are a few options though, you can get OEM replacements and there a bunch of cheaper aftermarket fairings. One thing about aftermarket is fitament is a huge bitch. My buddy wanted to redo the color of GSXR a few years back and ordered a set of pretty good aftermarket plastics. The following weekend we worked on putting it together. There are few times in my life as frustrating as that weekend, everything was off just enough to be a problem, googling forums just yielded results of people complaining about the same issues. OEM stuff just clicks together.
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I think my gameplan is to send the bike to a bike repair shop/dealer. Have them do a full diagnostic of everything. It may look decent on the outside, but I want to make sure the internals are functioning properly, and no leaks.
And then let them put on aftermarket plastics and replace the other essentials.
**Update: Its getting picked up next tuesday and then they will give me an estimate same day, and then repairs should begin.
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I think my gameplan is to send the bike to a bike repair shop/dealer. Have them do a full diagnostic of everything. It may look decent on the outside, but I want to make sure the internals are functioning properly, and no leaks.
And then let them put on aftermarket plastics and replace the other essentials.
**Update: Its getting picked up next tuesday and then they will give me an estimate same day, and then repairs should begin.
Definitely a smart move, mang. Hopefully the innards are all good.
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The bike is still at the repair place and I haven't actually heard anything from them yet :yeahright So I'll probably give them a call soon.
But in other news, I FINALLY got the official police, accident report. I present to the court Exhibit A
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"Cause is unknown" Well, I guess we'll never know :lol And rest of it pretty much said nothing.
It is what it is I guess. At least I came out of it ok and I'm already fully healed, so alls well that ends well.
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Wow that's crazy, again I'm super glad you're ok!
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Thanks
Well, i finally got the repair estimate. Keep in mind,
I bought the bike for like 7 grand.
They seriously want $4700... what the fuck
I was hoping for less then 2 grand. I have to talk with them and see if there's some alternatives. But that's where i am at.
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Shit mang :tdwn
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I know right?
And get this crap. I just talked to them and that estimate was JUST for external visual damage. The didn't even open it and take the plastics off to check the engine or frame. That's utter insanity and there's no way in hell I'm even gonna humor that. I'm towing it back home and gonna sit on this for a few days.
And I am honestly starting to think that they goofed something up on it when the maintenance work was done, which may have cause a malfunction. I did over 2000 miles on that bike through 4 different states and it performed flawlessly until 5 mins after work was done on it. Who knows though.
My buddy has the spare Harley Super glide and he said and I'm welcome to ride it, so its not a total loss.
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That is insane, like insane. do you have an itemized estimate?
Does the bike run now? How does it drive?
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They are gonna provide the itemized estimate paperwork when they drop the bike off back to me which is next friday. I think they are full of it.
Bike starts up fine, but without a foot peg by the clutch lever I haven't been able to ride it around the block or anything. It seems to be okay first glance, but Is it fully safe and functional beneath the surface? I don't know, and I honestly don't know if I trust it anymore.
So I think I will do the minor repairs to get it street legal and functional and then trade it toward a new bike. I kind of want to just start fresh.
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what work was done before the accident?
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Just took it for an oil change and inspection.
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so when I bought my R6 it was damaged on the left side. The guy I got it from was a little bit older and got it as a first bike. He bent the shifter and damaged the stator cover, as well as few scrapes here and there.
I say get a new clutch cable and get the bike running. If it rides straight and isn't giving you any issues you can look at replacing fairings. You'd get them all replaced in a weekend if you wanted to, if you get oem fairings. Unless there is some underlying frame or engine damage the price they quoted you is absurd, I'm eagerly awaiting what the charged you with.
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I'm eagerly awaiting it as well and you will be the first to know.
In the meantime, just off of ebay alone, I was able to get a clutch lever, foot peg, mirror, bar ends, and rear turn signal indicator for $40 dollars total.
I also got aftermarket black plastics for $275, so roughly $300 dollars vs $4700. :lol
And like you said, if this thing rides ok, might just keep it. Haven't completely made up my mind yet.
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Wow you found everything for $300 and they wanted to charge you almost $4K?!
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There is a big markup on bikes, at least in my area. Since they are seen as recreational vehicles, espiecially sport bikes, you'll get charged up the ass for parts.
Phoenix, you'll know immediately if it's ok or not. I've ridden a few beat up bikes that were used as stunt bikes or took a big spill and the bike felt like a walmart $99 bicycle. Going from pics I would be absolutely shocked if you had frame, fork, or suspension damage.
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To Herrick's point, I would say they were bullshiting me. They said over the phone that it only looked like there wasn't a lot of damage until they looked at it closer. Gonna call bs on that because my friend who has ridden for decades looked it over really well and said it wasn't that bad. So I am guessing they wanted to see if i would go for it, and I didn't.
And Reaper, I agree. This thing might just be ok to keep, which would definitely be the best case scenario. I'm definitely gonna try and do full diagnostics once I get it back and fixed up. If I can keep it and get it back on the road, I definitely will.
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Got the bike back today.
The paperwork the repair place gave me SAYS NOTHING... All it says is "Collision estimate" on the invoice and the cost which was $108 dollars.
So we'll never know what they thought needed to be repaired. So screw them. I'll never go there again :yeahright
Regardless, I am glad its back. Let the repairing begin and ideally I would like to be back on the road sometime next week :biggrin:
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Yea the place was definitely trying to rip you off, what shop doesn't give you an itemized invoice.
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This rain over here in Munchkin Land is fucking riDICKulous. Like enough already :tdwn
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Yeah its been cold and the rain sucks.
In other news, today was a happy day. 300 bucks for parts off ebay and 2 hours of labour later, I was back in the saddle:
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Still waiting for the turn signal, so I had to get a little ghetto for the time being, but it works
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Besides that, its basically back to where it was. Just some minor finishing touches to take care of when I get a chance but I'm happy. I took it out for about 20 mins just to feel it out. Seems to run pretty well. Function wise, I'm not seeing any issues, so game on.
$4700 my ass... :lol
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Which Honda is that?
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2012 CBR 600RR
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Nice! Have you given any thought about getting an integrated taillight?
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Not really. Doesn't really interest me that much. But after playing around with that clutch lever, I think I'm gonna swap that and the brake lever for the shorter race levers.
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I have those on my bike and love them, they are adjustable too which is nice.
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Very cool. Just ordered these
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Can't wait to put them on
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Those look almost exactly like mine, I can’t remember the manufacturer.
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2012 CBR 600RR
Cool.
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Fantastic day of riding today. Went and got ice cream
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So here's the deal. "Dirt" flavor icecream was just Ok, aka the ice cream version of "dirt" cups, so Chocolate ice cream with oreo pieces and gummy worms. Great in the cup with pudding, but doesn't translate to ice cream very well. Cotten candy is usually my go to flavor.
Was out for a good 3 hours and the Bike runs flawlessly. So I am very happy.
I find myself riding more conservatively post crash, but its all good. Probably for the best.
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Good to see that your bike is all fixed up and rideable :tup
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Thanks. i appreciate that.
Feels great to be back out there
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Yea man! Happy to hear your on the road as well. I've been riding a ton recently but it's been so hot, just brutal if you're not constantly moving
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What do you guys think about these Zero electric motorcycles:
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I'm kind of fascinated by them. This one, the $19,000 SR/F model, is supposed to have torque so wild that it can hang with Hyabusas and H2's. There's no latency of a combustion engine. Its instantly accessible power, and they are dead quiet. The only drawback that would stop me from pulling the trigger on one is the 100 ish mile range. I would like something like 250.
I think I'm gonna try and test ride one of them this summer if I can.
Here goes a Do it with dan video where he demos it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9h021bkZeE
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That is a nice bike. The price is a little steep at the moment but I'd love to take it for a ride.
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Got the new levers installed today.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/77/13/fa/7713fad771066fbf742e909716b6bed8.jpg)
Overall, I like them. They took a little playing around with, but I'm almost used to them at this point. It is nice that they force you to use just 2 fingers, racing style.
Then I took the bike out for a few hours. Great day.
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I had to order a new tire set, i have a huge bolt in my rear and it’s getting time for new tires anyway.
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I am always crossing my fingers that I don't get a bolt in my tire. That sucks :P
Reap, what exhaust do you have? I have the stock pipe on right now which is fine, but I was checking out videos for Toce and Yosh and they sound so damn good. I just don't want cops to hear me coming from a mile away. I like the somewhat stealthy aspects of the stock pipe.
** If I get a cruiser, the first thing I'm gonna do is get Vance and Hines pipes. I don't plan on going all that fast on a cruiser anyway
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I have a two brothers exhaust that came with the bike. I also had another shorty pipe on it for a while but it was next level loud. Yoshi exhausts are really nice! Would you do a slip on or full exhaust?
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Most likely it would be a slip on. I like wrenching on the bike and everything, but I'm also kinda lazy :lol
So a slip on would probably be the way to go for me if I every ended up doing it.
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Nothing wrong with that, plus it's easy to swap them out. I'm getting my Q3's delivered next week, can't wait to get them on.
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Those Q3's will be sweet. I have michelin pilots on mine and I've been pretty happy with them.
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The pilots are a great tire too. I think the only tire that I didn’t care for was a set of diablos I had for a brief time. I took them off and sold them and got q3s
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Kinda jonesing for a cruiser lately.
If somehow/someway a Harley dealership would give me like 6 grand for the CBR 600, I could see myself getting a $10,000 dollar low rider. Blue book and NADA book is saying $5000 trade in, but one can hope :P
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Kinda jonesing for a cruiser lately.
If somehow/someway a Harley dealership would give me like 6 grand for the CBR 600, I could see myself getting a $10,000 dollar low rider. Blue book and NADA book is saying $5000 trade in, but one can hope :P
Which year Low Rider are you looking at? I've been thinking of saving up for a new one but it's financially better for me to buy used...but the consensus is the new ones ride so much better. Butt I've never ridden a new one or an old one so it might not even matter if the new ones are better.
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Probably something between 2013 and 2017, which have this styling:
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I LOVE the paint scheme and overall styling on these. Plus they are more in my price range. And up until 2017 they were still dynas and then in 2018 they switched to these types which are now softails I believe:
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Gonna have to do some test rides and see how some of them feel.
The only harley I've ridden was my friend's 2008 Super glide which was a dyna I believe and it felt fantastic. Rhode smooth and was very comfortable, so if the older low riders are anything like that, then I'm down.
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Yeah that looks good.
I shouldn't even be looking at other bikes. I don't have any money and my current bike isn't paid off. My Honda Shadow Phantom is really perfect for the kind of riding I do. BUTT I can't help drooling over the Indian Scout and the new HD Low Riders.
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Oh boy what a day. Stopped by the Harley Davidson dealership for a demo day and it was awesome:
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I rode 4 different bikes:
Fat Boy - (AKA the Terminator 2 bike)- Oh my god, did I LOVE this bike. It was so incredibly comfortable. And what really blew my mind was how light it felt as well as nimble and maneuverable. It also packed very decent power. If I had the money I would have bought one today. It was that good.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/91/15/89/911589910bc3507ae1bd1bc2555e2bb5.jpg)
FXDR- I don't know what kind of crack HD was smoking when they created this thing, but they had to be high. Its supposed be their brand new performance bike, but it was truly god awful. My bike is a super sport race bike and the FXDR made my bike feel like a cadillac. It was insanely uncomfortable and the performance was underwhelming. I wanted to get off before we even made it out of the parking lot.
Someone thought it was a good idea to have clip ons AND forward controls and the result is the worst riding experience I have ever had in my life. It folds you like a taco and Made me not want to ride and that is a major problem.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/95/db/bc/95dbbccc21e87263982e5e28dc91d206.jpg)
Iron 1200 Sportster- Very fun and cool little bike, and super comfortable. Almost zero power though and that's the only negative that I an think of. This would be a perfect Starter bike imo.
(https://www.bennetts.co.uk/-/media/default-website/2018/april/2018-harley-davidson-iron-1200-and-forty-eight-special-review/04_2018-harley-davidson-iron-1200-review.ashx?h=493&w=740&la=en&hash=A0766844E6FD910E218F4CB2AB08E8F4E99398D7)
Sport Glide- Very decent bike. No complaints really
(https://dw4i9za0jmiyk.cloudfront.net/2018/08/25/pre_h9d430b705c49112b04f84c0c03f4ac4_cce02856b451.jpg)
There's was no low rider unfortunately, but the sport glide was pretty close in feel I think. Overall, a great day and I Definitely want to get a Harley now.
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That's cool, mang. Too bad they're so fucking expensive...even the used ones.
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A lot of cool bikes there. I have to see if they are doing a demo near me sometime.
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So there's this new company that is making Retro bikes by hand. They are called Janus
(https://static.advrider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Halcyon_001_Aug12-3-900x600.jpg)
Not something I would buy personally, but I find them to be pretty cool regardless.
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that is a really nice bike. I haven't checked the site out yet but I wonder if they do upgrades to make the bikes more reliable. My buddy has had a few cafe racers and while they were aesthetically pleasing they were a bitch to keep running.
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So. I'm considering taking the plunge and will try and make some progress towards getting a motorcycle license this fall. I like the idea of doing some touring and exploration. Any recommendations for a man in his 30s starting from scratch?
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So. I'm considering taking the plunge and will try and make some progress towards getting a motorcycle license this fall. I like the idea of doing some touring and exploration. Any recommendations for a man in his 30s starting from scratch?
That's awesome.
The first step I would recommend is to take MSF course (Motorcycle safety course)
https://www.msf-usa.org/
Its a 2-4 day course and its starts 100% from scratch for people who have never been on a bike before. The first 2 days are in a class room and go over all the knowledge you need to know to ride. Then the 2nd 2 days are on a closed course (basically a huge parking lot that is fenced off for teaching) and there they provide a beginner 250cc motorcycle and a helmet as well, so basically you just show up, which is very convenient. At the end of the course, they test you on what you have learned and then they give you your license right there on the spot.
Some states its free and some states you have to pay, but it was fundamental in making me feel safe and confident in riding. I was 26 when I took the course and had never sat on a bike before and now I ride all the time and love it.
For my state I had to get a learners permit first to sign up for MSF, which basically you just go to the DMV and take a short 20ish multiple choice question test on the computer and then they print the learners permit for you. Then you can sign up. And the material to learn for the learners permit is on your state's DMV website. Just real basic driving stuff.
I hope that helps and Any questions you have at any point along the way feel free to ask.
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Should have pointed out: I am based in Sweden so suggestions for specific courses might not be directly applicable to me, but I appreciate the help regardless! I will be looking for a similar course offered locally.
One question I can directly ask is what size of bike to start with. Since I am an older driver I think I can go directly for an A licence (no limits to power) but since I have no prior road or motorcycle experience it was suggested to start off with something on the smaller end. The A1/A2 licences allow 125 and 250 cc respectively which would be the more natural progression for a younger driver in europe, but given my build (6ft, 200 lbs+) the people i have talked with so far seemed to think aiming for around the 200-300 cc mark seemed more sensible. Seems like there are a fair number of affordable and decently fast bikes available around that power bracket.
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You are the same height and weight as me so I'd probably look for a 250 or 500cc if you can. What style of bike do you like? You said your be touring so are you looking for something more of a sport touring bike or cruiser? See if there are demo days at dealerships nearby when you get your license you can experience different riding styles and positions.
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What style of bike do you like?
Yeah, that was the same question I was gonna ask as well before making any recommendations, since the cc's recommendation will vary based on bike style
The 3 main styles are Cruiser, standard and sport
Cruiser is like a Harley, but other companies have decent ones as well. Upright seating position and comfortable for long rides
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Sportbikes are the "crotch rockets". More leaned over Racing position. Incredibly fun, but not good for long distance
(https://cdn.cycletrader.com/stock/yamaha/2009-YAMAHA-YZF-R6.jpg)
Standards are like hybrids of the two. Upright seating position, but the power of a sport bike. Like this:
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You are the same height and weight as me so I'd probably look for a 250 or 500cc if you can. What style of bike do you like? You said your be touring so are you looking for something more of a sport touring bike or cruiser? See if there are demo days at dealerships nearby when you get your license you can experience different riding styles and positions.
I really have no great preference currently, but from what I have read and watched it seems like bikes that are a bit taller or else have a more "classical" sitting position seem to be more comfortable for longer trips, which would imply a cruiser, adventure bike or standard type would be well suited. The current bikes that have piqued my interest are these two:
https://www.bmw-motorrad.se/en/models/adventure/g310gs.html#/section-everyday-adventures
http://www.hondamc.com/produkt/cb300r-2018/
This is based on quite minimal reading, but these two seem relatively affordable and a good place to start my search at least. My plan of course is to try and find some local dealerships to sit on the bikes a while and see how they feel, but this is a whiles away yet.
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The G310 GS is a cool bike. And very decent if you anticipate any partially paved or unpaved roads.
I have Honda CBR 600RR and I have the utmost respect for Honda's reliability (and all Japanese made bikes honestly). Never once had a problem with the bike and CB300r would be a great starter bike. The 300cc class is great for beginners.
I would also throw in the Suzuki SV650 and Yamaha MT-07 if you want something that is both good for beginners, but also something you could enjoy for a few years without getting tired of. Both have the upright seating position and a little extra power that you can grow in to.
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tMahbcRToRs/maxresdefault.jpg)
(https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-Yamaha-MT-07-First-Look-naked-sport-motorcycle-14.jpg)
The SV650 was my first bike and it felt great and was a fantastic bike. I just outgrew it too fast.
I am guessing they will provide a 250cc (Which is very close to a 300cc) in whichever course you have. By the end of the course, you will know for sure if you want to stay at that cc or go a little higher. When I was done I felt like 500cc or 650cc was more what I wanted to go to.
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Oooh, I like the Yamaha.
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Do they make Adventure bikes like the Suzuki V-Strom in lower CCs? I think something like that would be good for XJDenton's height and weight. They have windshields and seem more touring-ready than something like a naked bike or a sport bike.
Edit: Could a 650 V-Strom be good for a beginner? They aren't crotch rockets by any means.
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The 650 V strom could definitely be a decent option, considering his height. I'm 5' 10'' and I tried to ride my friend's right after getting my license and I had a lot of trouble with it. I was on tip toes and it felt heavy and awkward.
But that being said, the 650 engine on that bike is very manageable, extremely reliable and its awesome at off road, so it would definitely be worthwhile for him to check out.
Here goes a V strom pic for reference:
(https://www.maddock.ie/media/catalog/product/k/f/kft05294200_1_xl.jpg)
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Phoenix beat me to it but the SV650 and MT-07 are awesome all around bikes.
The V-Strom is an excellent bike but I wouldn't recommend it for beginners. My buddy has one and I put some miles on it, it's an awesome sport tourer but that riding position takes a lot to get used to. I'm 6' tall and I've been riding for many years and when getting on the v-strom it made me feel like I was getting on a motorcycle for the first time because the seating position was so high.
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I stayed away from the sport adventure type bikes because I was worried about the seat height. I really liked the looks of the Kawasaki Versys too :( I'm 5'8" with a 32-inch inseam. If you taller mangs felt weird on the V-Strom then that means I made the right decision :biggrin:
I still like the idea of those adventure sport touring bikes though. They really seems like the do-it-all motorcycle!
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Do they make Adventure bikes like the Suzuki V-Strom in lower CCs? I think something like that would be good for XJDenton's height and weight. They have windshields and seem more touring-ready than something like a naked bike or a sport bike.
Edit: Could a 650 V-Strom be good for a beginner? They aren't crotch rockets by any means.
The other option I have read about is that you can buy a higher rated bike and just limit the engine. It's a bit more common in Europe to do that since they have the 3 different motorbike licence classes that limit the engine size.
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The other option I have read about is that you can buy a higher rated bike and just limit the engine. It's a bit more common in Europe to do that since they have the 3 different motorbike licence classes that limit the engine size.
That's not a bad idea. I didn't even know that was possible. Learned something new :lol
For me personally, I would have been bored with a 250cc or 300cc with-in a week, so if I had the option I would get the 650cc, see how it feels and then down tune from there if need be.
From my experience with them, if you do go for one of the lower cc's, do at least 300cc. I wouldn't feel safe taking a 250 on a highway honestly. 300's have a little extra umph to hang with traffic.
And one more bike I want to throw out there is the Ninja 500cc. I would definitely describe it as a beginner friendly power wise. In addition to that, there's the comfortable upright seating position and you can find them dirt cheap
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cLeJsWIQJIg/maxresdefault.jpg)
And just curious, what price range were you looking at?
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I haven't thought about it too much, but I guess 5-10 kEuro. Obviously I need to factor in the costs of insurance and such like as well, which is part of the reason I am a bit hesitant to go straight for a powerful bike since a new rider on a full-licence rated bike is probably going to be considered high risk (though I fully understand why you think a bit more power is a good thing.)
I looked further into the Yamaha options and it seems that in Europe they also offer the MT-03, which is similar to the MT-07 but with a 321 cc engine.
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Just looked at some pics of the MT-03. That looks really cool and that would be an awesome beginner bike. Shame we didn't have that in the states when I was starting out, since I would have been heavily considering it as a first bike.
I'm trying to check out a Yamaha demo day this summer if I can, since I really want to try out the MT-09, which is a beast of a bike, but in general the MT line has really impressed me so far.
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The MT-09 is such a nice bike, I have to do a google search and see if i can find a demo around here.
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With-in Driving distance of Charlotte
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Here are the bikes that will be there:
Venture
Eluder
Bolt
FJR1300
Tenere
MT-10
MT-09
MT-07
XSR900
XSR700
Niken
Niken GT
Tracer GT
R6
R3
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I'm going to try and make the one in August! Thank you Phoenix! I wish I didn't have plans otherwise I'd go to both events. :lol
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No problem.
We'll have to compare notes for sure. The MT-09 is my main priority, and then the R6 is the next priority (Neither have I ridden yet)
If its not too crowded, I want to try the XSR900 and the Bolt as well.
An Perhaps even the Niken??
(https://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/071018-2019-yamaha-niken-f-633x389.jpg)
This thing is looks mental :lol
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:lol I wonder how that thing rides.
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I could only imagine.
So there's a 2016 Harley low rider with 8,000 miles for $11,999 that I've come across. With my riding days becoming more and more long distance, I'm thinking about getting it. The real question is do I trade in the CBR600?
At this point in my life I definitely don't need 2 bikes, but It would be hard parting with it. Its mind numbing performance I truly love.
Gotta think it over
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Sounds like you love your Honda too much. Can you put some cash down on the Low Rider and finance the rest?
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I actually been putting a little away each month for a couple years at this point, so I can actually do the Low Rider as strait cash.
Really, I should just put that money toward student loans, but that's no fun :P
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Herrick, do you have any interest at all in sport bikes? Like either supersport or sport standards?
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Herrick, do you have any interest at all in sport bikes? Like either supersport or sport standards?
Nah mang.
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Its all good. I was just curious.
In other news, I test rode this 2016 low rider today
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Incredibly comfortable. Really fit like a glove and this would be perfect for long distance. Not a lot of power in the 103 engine to be honest, but it is what it is. The new Milwaukee 8 engines in the 2018 and up low rider is much faster, but that will be a later down the line bike.
Riding this bike today put to bed any thoughts of selling the Super sport, lol. So yeah, I would have bought this bike today if it was black, so its just a matter of finding a black one and I'm ready to pull the trigger.
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So you are going to sell your sportbike?
Are you looking at dealerships or Craigslist or both? I have not seen any used Low Riders at the two dealerships near me and I've no interest in traveling to another neighboring state.
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Sorry, I was ambiguous. The sport bike is definitely staying.
In comparison, the Harley has almost no power, which is fine for cruising, but I want to have a little more. And I'm going try and do track days with the CBR 600 as well. So two bikes will be on the menu for a while.
There's a black low rider that's about 2.5 hours away from me that I'm gonna try and go look at in the next two weeks, so we'll see how that goes.
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Ok that's cool. Yeah you sounded like you really love that CBR600.
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Ok that's cool. Yeah you sounded like you really love that CBR600.
Yea I was confused for a second :lol
What are the torque numbers on that Harley?
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Ok that's cool. Yeah you sounded like you really love that CBR600.
Yea I was confused for a second :lol
What are the torque numbers on that Harley?
Silly me :blush
But anyway, so performance wise here's the break down. The one I looked at was the 2016.
2016 (Twin cam 103 cubic inch): 99.5 ft lbs of torque
2018/2019 (Milwaukee 8 107 cubic inch): 110 ft lbs of torque
Torque wise it felt ok, but honestly I think I'm spoiled from the Supersport and test riding the Milwaukee 8 engines. The 107, despite only having an extra 10 ft lbs of torque felt decent. Like right where I would want it to be at a minimum. The 114 (which is 118 ft lbs) was drop dead sexy power. It felt awesome, and the 2020 potentially might offer that option.
But anyway, with an upgraded exhaust and air intake, that would increase performance by 10% so that should do the trick for now.
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Ok that's cool. Yeah you sounded like you really love that CBR600.
Yea I was confused for a second :lol
What are the torque numbers on that Harley?
Silly me :blush
But anyway, so performance wise here's the break down. The one I looked at was the 2016.
2016 (Twin cam 103 cubic inch): 99.5 ft lbs of torque
2018/2019 (Milwaukee 8 107 cubic inch): 110 ft lbs of torque
Torque wise it felt ok, but honestly I think I'm spoiled from the Supersport and test riding the Milwaukee 8 engines. The 107, despite only having an extra 10 ft lbs of torque felt decent. Like right where I would want it to be at a minimum. The 114 (which is 118 ft lbs) was drop dead sexy power. It felt awesome, and the 2020 potentially might offer that option.
But anyway, with an upgraded exhaust and air intake, that would increase performance by 10% so that should do the trick for now.
That must be it, being very used to your Supersport. Everything I've read/watched about the new Softail (or Dynatail) with the M8 say the power to weight ratio is really fucking good. I might MIGHT look into trading my Honda Shadow Phantom in at the end of the month.
I hear they get more desperate to sell at the end of the month. The 30th is my "Friday" so I'm thinking, I'll stop in there before work to look around and tell them I'll come back tomorrow.
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I hear they get more desperate to sell at the end of the month. The 30th is my "Friday" so I'm thinking, I'll stop in there before work to look around and tell them I'll come back tomorrow.
That sounds like a plan
I think HD hit it out of the park with the new softails honestly. Much lighter and the M8 is an awesome engine. The 107 was a lot of fun and I would be happy to have one, but no lie, the 114 was creating a comparable experience to the supersport, and that was when I was on the big fat boy. It was incredibly impressive.
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I hear they get more desperate to sell at the end of the month. The 30th is my "Friday" so I'm thinking, I'll stop in there before work to look around and tell them I'll come back tomorrow.
That sounds like a plan
I think HD hit it out of the park with the new softails honestly. Much lighter and the M8 is an awesome engine. The 107 was a lot of fun and I would be happy to have one, but no lie, the 114 was creating a comparable experience to the supersport, and that was when I was on the big fat boy. It was incredibly impressive.
I guess those Stage kit things can level up a 107 so there's always that option. I suspect going from a 750 to a fucking 1768(?) cci engine will be more than enough for Herrick :D
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Oh yeah, just the stage 1 upgrade brings a lot of life to the engine. Not to mention that it looks and sounds cool.
Even the vanilla 107 I think you will dig.
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Oh yeah, just the stage 1 upgrade brings a lot of life to the engine. Not to mention that it looks and sounds cool.
Even the vanilla 107 I think you will dig.
Yeah the Low Rider is 130 pounds more than my Honda but over twice the engine displacement! I hope I don't drop it during the test ride. I got scrawny arms.
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Reaper, how did you get your bike to the track day? Did you trailer it or just ride it?
I'm trying to figure out how I want to get the CBR there. I'm definitely not riding it, so I was figuring either trailer which would be a pain in the ass since I don't have a trailer hook up on my car installed yet, or possibly just rent a van like this and use folding ramps and just ride it into the van and clamp down
(https://www.uhaul.com/Locations/Photo/852368-2.jpg)
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Depending on the track you may not be able to ride it, my track made you remove your kickstand as part of prep.
I had a company truck I used but it was actually nerve wrecking riding it up and down the ramp to the truck bed; I almost spilled it once.
The van is a fantastic idea! do you have a rear stand? If not I recommend getting a T-Rex stand, prep the bike the day before put it in the van and off you go.
What bike prep do you have to do for the track? Mine was pretty easy, no mirrors, taped lights, no kickstand.
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Damnit, now I'm itching to do a track day. I'm going to try and get out a few times this fall.
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I was gonna do it with EvolveGT and luckily they let you keep your kickstand on. Just need to take off the mirrors and tape the lights and I am good to go.
I have a rear wheel stand as well, so that is set. I got the idea for the van after I bought the SV650, they dropped it off in a van just like that and I was like "damn, that's a good way to transport the bike". It was so effortless.
The real irony is that I was completely gung ho ready to do a track day and then the accident happened like two weeks beforehand and that completely set everything back. The repairs to the bike were easier then I thought, so I think its track worthy at this point, so if I do it this year, it will probably be in the fall.
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I'm excited for you, it's so addicting.
This is a little off topic but I've always wanted to track my car but if anything happens in my car that will get expensive quick.
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I would track my car too, if it wasn't a toyota corolla :lol
I've honestly completely lost interest in cars. Had an 85 trans am in high school and then a 92 RS Camaro in college. In addition I got to drive my mom's 90 corvette and 88 formula firebird quite a bit and it all just ran its course honestly. By age 25 I bought a corolla and never looked back.
No matter how hard I ran any of those cars, nothing compares to my CBR 600. I swear to god, when I am in the rev range and I pull that throttle, I am screaming "oh my god, oh my god" and laughing with tears of joy coming down my cheeks. My heart is racing and I truly feel alive.
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:lol I know the feeling. I like cars but I love bikes, I'm looking at co-part so I can find a nice project bike for the winter maybe.
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Well my plans of buying a new Low Rider have been foiled. I co-signed a loan for someone 5 years ago and it's come back to haunt me. Just got hit with bad mark on my credit report and the score went down. NEVER AGAIN shall I co-sign >:(
I could probably still get the bike (I hear HD Financial will fucking approve anyone) but I don't want to pay a huge interest rate even if I can afford the monthly payment. There's a chance I can get this bad mark on my credit report removed so I'm going to focus on that for now.
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that sucks!! It's tough with bikes because a lot of bikes see them as recreational vehicles so they don't play ball as much with the financing terms (my experience)
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that sucks!! It's tough with bikes because a lot of bikes see them as recreational vehicles so they don't play ball as much with the financing terms (my experience)
I've heard the same. The bright side is I just paid off my car and my Honda will be paid off in a couple months so that should help my credit score. Then again I've heard paying shit off can actually lower one's credit score ???
If I can get this bad report removed, then I'll trade in the Honda later this year or early next year and hopefully end up putting more towards the Low Rider than I was initially planning. And maybe I can get a Low Rider cheaper since it won't be peak riding season.
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That sucks.
Did you get a chance to test ride it at all?
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That sucks.
Did you get a chance to test ride it at all?
Nah. I think a test ride might get me too hyped up over it.
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Someone at work rides a new Ducati Diaval and that has become my new obsession. I love that bike, for some reason I thought it was $13k, I was surprised when it's actually $20k. Maybe I can score a used one sometime.
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The Diaval is such an awesome bike. The comfort of a cruiser, the power of a super bike. An excellent combination and I wish more manufacturers would make something like it. With some time and some searching I could see you being able to find one for a price you would be happy with.
A youtube Motovloger I follow had one and he loved it. Cyclecruza:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7ySsL2BNmY
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If I wanted a fusion of cruiser & sportbike at molecular-genetic level, I'd be more interested in a Kawasaki Vulcan 650. I know it's not a superbike but it's quite sporty for what it is.
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I love the vulcan, I saw an all black one a few days ago so I pulled over to check it out :lol
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Going to look at a 2016 low rider today. Pissing my pants with excitement. Hopefully, this is the one.
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As someone who's never ride a motorcycle of some sort except for 50cc's when I was a kid. I have a noobish question. How fatigued do your right hand/wrist get when you use the throttle for longer rides, it just seems so uncomfortable for your wrist or maybe it's not like that all?
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Every bike is different. My hand is ok for a few hours of riding but when I did my 600 mile trip on my sportbike it killed for a few days after. There are lots of cruise control solutions out there for all sorts of bikes if you're interested in doing long rides.
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I keep my hand loose around the throttle and that helps a lot. Besides that, it really depends on how long the ride is. Anything under 45 mins, there's no problem at all. After that i just periodically take my hand off the throttle and shake it out, and that pretty much puts things back to normal.
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Sorry for the Double post, but i wanted this to have its own post
Today I bought a 2016 Harley low rider. Student loans be damed :lol
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It only had 433 miles, and I got it for $10,995. I am very happy. This bike is fantastic. Rhode it like 130 miles back from the baltimore area and it was like a dream to ride. Super comfortable. And power wise, I really had a lot of time to play around with it and there's suitable power, but you have to work for it to get it. Which is fine.
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Fuck me that's a gorgeous bike. Congrats!!!!
How loud is it?
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Thanks
Surprisingly, the stock pipes sound pretty loud. They went to fill it with gas and I could hear it pulling back in the parking lot, which made me very happy. Its has a real deep rumble and at higher RPMs its got a decent growl.
I'm gonna save up some more cash and will eventually throw on some vance and hines, but so far so good.
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Every bike is different. My hand is ok for a few hours of riding but when I did my 600 mile trip on my sportbike it killed for a few days after. There are lots of cruise control solutions out there for all sorts of bikes if you're interested in doing long rides.
I keep my hand loose around the throttle and that helps a lot. Besides that, it really depends on how long the ride is. Anything under 45 mins, there's no problem at all. After that i just periodically take my hand off the throttle and shake it out, and that pretty puts things back to normal.
:tup
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Wow mang! Very nice and very low mileage. $10K sounds like a good deal :metal
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Thanks
And honestly, despite doing 130 miles yesterday, I woke up today feeling great. When I try and do that with the supersport, I can barley walk the next day and am aching bad :lol
I can finally start planning some longer distance trips :smiley:
Just need to get some highway pegs and some saddle bags and then its giddy up.
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Thanks
And honestly, despite doing 130 miles yesterday, I woke up today feeling great. When I try and do that with the supersport, I can barley walk the next day and am aching bad :lol
I can finally start planning some longer distance trips :smiley:
Just need to get some highway pegs and some saddle bags and then its giddy up.
What are some things I can expect when I test ride one of these things? The only bike I've ridden for the past 10 months is my Honda so I'm not used to trying out different bikes. I'm a bit apprehensive about riding a heavier bike and getting used to a new clutch...and it'll be even more weird because I'll have to keep up with the salesmang or whoever rides along for the test ride.
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All around, its not too bad at all. I'm 5' 10'' and 160 pounds and the weight of the bike is no problem. Feels just right actually, and once you start moving it maneuvers great.
Throttle and clutch are very smooth and easy to use. Acceleration is smooth as well. The gears are pretty short, so you can shift into 2nd pretty much right after you get moving. Low end power is very manageable and it doesn't really start to pull until around 3500 RPM and redlines at 5500 RPM. So you can run through the gears quick as you are getting used to it and its a very easy ride. Also, its a 6 gear transmission.
Both bikes have mid controls like your Honda, so riding position should feel about the same. Also, the turn signals are self canceling, one on each bar so one on the left you hit and one on the right bar handle. Its pretty nice to have.
If they happen to have one like mine (2014 to 2017) it might be worth test riding that one as well to get some comparison and just to break down the differences to the new ones (2018 and up):
(2014 to 2017)- Dyna frame. The engine is rubber mounted so it will be shaking as its sitting there :lol Some people don't like it, but I get a kick out of it. Its like getting a massage and actually feels a little theraputic, but once you start moving the shake/vibration disappears and then its a smooth ride. 103 cubic inch twin cam engine. Its air cooled with no radiator, so if you are stuck in dead stop traffic, you can start to feel the heat, but when you are moving, its no problem at all. They are also Cheaper, but are still truly excellent imo.
(2018 and up)- Softail frame. Very smooth ride. Counter balanced Milwaukee 8 107 engine. No shake at all really and more pep to the engine, but nothing too wild. One really nice thing about the Milwaukee 8 is they are now liquid cooled with a radiator, so the engine will always stay cool, which is nice.
Both are great in my opinion
Between 2010 and 2014, the low rider was on hiatus, but they may even have a 2009 and earlier and you can score those for a real decent price. I would have gotten one of those, but I like the paint scheme and styling on the one I got.
Oh, and one more thing. All low riders have a built in Tachometer right below the speedometer, so you can see your RPMs, which is very nice/helpful.
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Cool thanks for the breakdown. I'm more interested in the Softail Low Riders. I don't want air-cooling. I heard a rumor on the Harley forums that the 2020s will no longer have 107s. Everything will be 114. Hopefully, I can get a decent deal on a 2019!
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Oh, I totally understand. I'm sort of kicking myself for not going with a newer one since they really did do an excellent job modernizing them, but whatever. I'm sure I'll get one at some point down the road :lol
And man, that would be awesome if the 114 engine became standard. It kicks major ass.
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Do you mangs rev match? I've tried it a few times but I don't know if I'm doing it right because it doesn't feel any smoother than just letting out the clutch at the appropriate speeds while downshifting. For example, 5th gear is the top gear on my bike. If I'm in 5th gear and slow down to below 40mph then I can smoothly downshift to 4th gear, then under 30mph to 3rd gear, & under 20mph to 2nd gear.
Initially I thought the benefit to rev matching would be to downshift smoothly without having to look at my speed but now I'm at the point (at least on this bike) where I don't have to glance at the speedometer to figure out when I can smoothly downshift. I go by the feelz.
Rev matching seems like it would be useful for me if I'm doing a high speed like 70mph and need to downshift to pass. So far when I need to pass, I've just cranked on the throttle in top gear. I seem to pass quickly enough but maybe I should keep practicing rev matching for this purpose? What say ye?
One more question: I've seen some people on YouTube rev match when coming to a stop. What is the benefit of this compared to just holding in the clutch and downshifting to first gear?
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I rev match but it's just a habit I got into early on. I think it comes in handy more on performance bikes as they can be a bit more high strung and can cause a lurching feeling if you just down shift. My routine is clutch in - blip throttle - shift - clutch out.
The benefits of doing it while breaking is you're in a proper gear if you for some reason need to pull away. If you're in 5th gear and your coming to a stop and clutch and start clicking to 1st and for some reason you need to pull away you might need to click up a few gears to be in the proper gear otherwise you'd clutch out and its take a mlm moment for the engine to rev up.
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I've tried to, but suck at it :lol
Honestly, most of the time I just pull the clutch in and use the breaks to slow down. Then shift into neutral or first.
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I rev match but it's just a habit I got into early on. I think it comes in handy more on performance bikes as they can be a bit more high strung and can cause a lurching feeling if you just down shift. My routine is clutch in - blip throttle - shift - clutch out.
The benefits of doing it while breaking is you're in a proper gear if you for some reason need to pull away. If you're in 5th gear and your coming to a stop and clutch and start clicking to 1st and for some reason you need to pull away you might need to click up a few gears to be in the proper gear otherwise you'd clutch out and its take a mlm moment for the engine to rev up.
That's the kind of situation I try to use rev matching in...like coming to a gradual slow down where the traffic might start moving again. Or if I'm doing 55mph and have to slow down to 30mph. I pull in the clutch, shift down & blip, then smoothly let the clutch out. I do this twice until I'm in 3rd gear. I try to be in the right gear for my speed. It felt super awkward at first but now it doesn't. I'm still not sure if I'm doing it right ??? I don't get that lurch like when I was first learning to downshift and I was doing it at the wrong speeds. I do get a lot of engine breaking. I think that's normal.
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Ordered some saddlebags and they came today
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I like them a lot. They have a leather bag look, but are a hardshell water proof case that locks as well.
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That's a really nice bag. How tough were they to install?
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Haven't put them on yet :lol
But it doesn't look all that bad. I have to relocate the tail lights, which will probably be the worst part but it comes with all the tools/parts to do so, which is nice. The main install seems really straitforward and its even set up to do just throw over if I want.
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What do you guys think about these?
Apparently, they make Motorcycle airbag riding vests. When I went down I kinda wish I would of had one of these, lol.
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I would consider getting one when I have the extra funds.
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Rode up to the Pocono mountains today to Bushkill falls. This place was really amazing. There's a bunch of waterfalls, but the true highlight is one that is like 100 foot tall. The picture really doesn't do it justice. There's wooden bridges built into the cliffs and the whole experience was breathtaking.
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Had about 5 hours on the Harley total and did like 300 miles. As far as comfort goes, I couldn't be happier, its really great for long distance.
And on one take of gas I got about a 250 mile range (and it has a digital mile range on it as well) which I was very happy with.
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Dang I've never seen those vests before, I do know they have airbag 1 piece vests for track racing; not sure how I feel about it. I'm sure it's great when you go down but what is it like to wear.
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So for the hotter temps like 85 and up, what are you guys using for riding jacket?
I have always used a First brand Leather jacket and having it half zipped it ventilates pretty well, but I'm thinking about getting something mesh since its been ass hot this summer and its starting to get to me.
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I have a mesh Joe Rocket that is getting replaced this year with a mesh Dainese jacket. Fortunately I have a work laptop for home so when I ride into work I don't carry anything on my back which is a huge help. Pants are riding Jeans. Do you plan on having pads in your jacket, I have a back pad in mine.
We have been hitting temps of about 95+ here but I'm lucky enough that only the first 4 miles of my commute home is slow moving traffic, after that I have about 8 miles of 60+ mph riding so it doesn't become an issue.
Honestly I stay away from riding a lot in this type of heat unless its an early morning ride.
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I have a Joe Rocket jacket...but I haven't been wearing it when it's very hot out.
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Thanks guys
I just checked out that mesh Dainese and that looks like it might do the trick and the price point is decent as well. I'll have to think about adding a back pad. As long as its not really noticeable as far as feeling it goes, then I'm down.
Yeah, this excessively hot weather probably isn't the best idea to ride in, but being on the bikes keeps me sane, so I pick and choose my weather battles. :P
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You get used to the back pad IMO.
I can understand about the feeling sane part, that's how I feel in winter when it's below freezing, the heat doesn't bother me too much, it just reminds me of riding in florida :lol. The worst is I would have to cross a draw bridge to go anywhere and in the summer time there was a 50/50 shot I'd get stuck with the bridge up which meant sitting on my bike and waiting 10-15 minutes until it was done and we could start moving.
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Revisiting the throttle hand fatigue subject again, on the 300 mile trip I just had it was fairly manageable.
But for super crazy long trips, like overnight ones or an eventual grand canyon marathon ride, I was thinking about getting one of these Kaoko throttle locks
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It basically screws onto the bar end of the throttle and you just click it into place and you stay at the speed you want. And if you want to unlock it you just turn it slightly to the right. I also like that you can barely notice its there.
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I went to the closest HD dealership today and they didn't have any Low Riders. Well, no new ones. There was a 2007 with about 10K miles and they were selling it for a little cheaper than the one Phoenix got. So again I say to Phoenix, you got a good deal on yours, mang :biggrin:
I'm going to call the other dealership tomorrow (or Thursday) and see if they have anything in stock.
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Yeah, the HD dealerships are a lot higher in price which is part of the reason it took me so long to get one.
It might be worth checking out what's on https://www.cycletrader.com/ Every motorcycle that I every bought I found on that website.
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Yeah, the HD dealerships are a lot higher in price which is part of the reason it took me so long to get one.
It might be worth checking out what's on https://www.cycletrader.com/ Every motorcycle that I every bought I found on that website.
Part of my problem is I'm trading in my Honda.
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Yeah, the HD dealerships are a lot higher in price which is part of the reason it took me so long to get one.
It might be worth checking out what's on https://www.cycletrader.com/ Every motorcycle that I every bought I found on that website.
Part of my problem is I'm trading in my Honda.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that :lol
One thing that is nice about cycle trader is that most of it is dealers. I was able to trade my first bike to get the CBR since I found it available at a small dealer.
Its a shame that demo day truck didn't have a 18/19 Low rider. I would like to try one myself.
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Had a good time today. Went to the Yamaha Demo day
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First I rode the MT-09 and I am shocked that I didn't like it. First of all, that engine is an untamed beast and I thought i was gonna die.
(A) -mode is like a nuclear bomb exploding in your face. TONS of power, but its so raw. The Ergos were surprisingly not that comfortable either. It felt sooo awkward to ride. I went there ready to love that bike, but left losing all interest.
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Next up is the new love of my life. I get down on my hands and knees and worship the R6. :hefdaddy It made my CBR 600 feel like a babies toy seriously. Immense power, but controlled and precise. It cut through corners like a hot knife through butter. People were giving me funny looks because I was screaming with joy as we rode and wouldn't shut the fuck up about it after getting off. I will be trading my CBR toward an R6 at some point absolutely :metal
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And finally I rode the XSR 900. Decent ride. Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. Lots of good power. Comfortable, but not as comfortable as it looks.
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I would have ridden more but they only allowed you 3 riders per day, which was not said to me until AFTER my 3rd ride... What the fuck. There were rides where there were only 4 or 5 people because people were told they were done their 3 rides, but whatever Yamaha. If that's how you want to run it, then its you business. Luckily I got to ride the 3 that I wanted to ride, so it was a good day.
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Yikes, that's shitty they told you about the 3-bike limit at the end.
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Yeah, that was super annoying. And I am sooo glad I picked the ones I actually wanted to ride.
Honestly it got even dumber then that. They would only let you sign up for one bike at a time, so because there were 3 people in front of me signed up to ride the R6, I got to sit on the curb from 11am to 12:30pm and watched 3 rides go out and come back, because I wasn't allow to ride something I wasn't signed up for, despite bikes being available...
80% of people that came there, came specifically for the R6. Yet they only had one :P
I don't know what was up with the gestapo rules. Every other Demo day I've been to was super chill, friendly and encouraged you to ride as many bikes as you wanted for as long as you wanted. They seriously said to people today "if you want to ride a 4th bike, you can come back tomorrow :lol"
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Yeah, that was super annoying. And I am sooo glad I picked the ones I actually wanted to ride.
Honestly it got even dumber then that. They would only let you sign up for one bike at a time, so because there were 3 people in front of me signed up to ride the R6, I got to sit on the curb from 11am to 12:30pm and watched 3 rides go out and come back, because I wasn't allow to ride something I wasn't signed up for, despite bikes being available...
80% of people that came there, came specifically for the R6. Yet they only had one :P
I don't know what was up with the gestapo rules. Every other Demo day I've been to was super chill, friendly and encouraged you to ride as many bikes as you wanted for as long as you wanted. They seriously said to people today "if you want to ride a 4th bike, you can come back tomorrow :lol"
Have you done demo days at this same dealer before? I would've left if I had to sit around for a fuckin hour & a half watching other people ride.
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Beautiful bikes. How is the power band of the R6 compared to your cbr? One complaint I've had with my R6 is that peak power comes very late in the rpm range which is perfect for track days but not much for city riding. That said I also have an older R6 so things gave changed since my bike was new.
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Have you done demo days at this same dealer before? I would've left if I had to sit around for a fuckin hour & a half watching other people ride.
First time at this dealer, but they themselves were actually very cool. The issue is with the Yamaha company people that were completely independent of the dealer. A Yamaha truck just roles in and they work out of the parking lot. A Kawasaki truck could roll in the next week and have completely different rules.
I did find out around 11:45am that the dealer had free drinks and snacks inside for us, so I was able to go inside and get refreshed a little bit which was very nice.
Overall I learned some valuable lessons today, and if I didn't have a massive hard on for the R6, I would have definitely left. But even though it was a long wait, the R6 was absolutely worth it. My heart is still beating heavy just thinking about it.
Beautiful bikes. How is the power band of the R6 compared to your cbr? One complaint I've had with my R6 is that peak power comes very late in the rpm range which is perfect for track days but not much for city riding. That said I also have an older R6 so things gave changed since my bike was new.
Oh my god Reaper, the R6 made my CBR feel like a 250cc. From what I looked up, it has about 20 more horsepower than the CBR and man can you feel it. I can confirm that the true power is up past 8grand, but it definitely had some solid power down low, definitely more so than the CBR. The R6 felt like it was ready to go right off the bat and I LOVED it.
Apparently its essentially the same engine as yours, except they put on traction control, standard ABS and power modes. I went right for A-mode and it was dead sexy.
I don't know when, but I swear I will buy that bike.
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Oh man drivers aids finally lol. I remember going to a bike dealer a while back and the yamahas were the only bikes with no TC or ABS
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Now can we just get a fuel gauge? :lol
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I think it'll be an option at 2024 :lol
I remember when I first got my R6 and I drove until the fuel light came on, I remember reading on the R6 forums that once it's one you have about 30 miles left, nope it was 26 and I ran out of gas :lol.
On the highway cursing it's almost 40
Have you ever taken an R1 for a spin?
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Haven't gotten a chance to ride the R1 yet :'(
I was hoping they would have had it at the demo day, but sadly no.
** here's what I'm thinking. I am seeing 2017 and up R6's for as low as $8500. If I can trade the CBR in for like $6500, then I don't really mind paying the difference. That's where my head is at, but I will try my best to hold off until at least spring (I haven't even transferred the title on the Harley yet :lol). Help me Reaper, I have motorcycle madness.
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Lmao it's a sickness. I will say this though fall and winter are the best time to buy a bike because dealers are thirsty to make a sale. $2000 isn't much of a difference.
I'm honestly surprised you love the r6 so much, almost every praises the cbr for its linear power and often prefers it. I never spent a lot of time with any modern cbr that's fuel injected.
My new obsession is the diaval I want one so bad but they are so expensive and I want a new car at the end of this year.
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I know right? Its hard to explain, but the power felt way more accessible on the R6. Everything felt so much more tight and focused, where as the CBR feels kinda loose, perhaps because its an 8 year old bike? I don't know. The R6 just felt Razor sharp all around and way more responsive.
The R6 has been my favorite bike on Earth since day one, so I may have been just going full fanboy while riding. Who knows. I only really bought the CBR since I was rushing to get into the 600cc class and I felt like it was the safest and least forgiving. I'm glad it did, it was the right choice at the time.
But besides that, the Diaval is one cool ass bike. I think you would really love it.
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I've been scouring copart to look for a mildly damaged one to rebuild as a project. I've rebuilt a few bikes as projects with buddies and I'd love to tackle that as a project.
Alright Phoenix, you get three bikes in your garage, what do you get?
I think off the top of my head I'd have an R6, diavel, and then maybe VStrom or BMW 1250 RT. I would swap the diavel out for this if it ever became a reality https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/discover/stories/heritage/conceptr18.html
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Great question. I'm curious what Herrick would want as well.
1. 2019 R6 (or possibly R1. would have to try one though)
2. Harley low rider
3. Yamaha YZ 250 (for some off road action ;D)
Those are solid choices Reaper, and that concept looks cool as hell.
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Great question. I'm curious what Herrick would want as well.
Oh I'm not any good at these things. Hmm....I don't know a lot about motorcycles and all the different types. Let's see...
1. Yamaha MT-07. I've never ridden one but I like the looks and it seems like it's a very fun bike that performs well.
2. Low Rider 2019!!!!
3. Some sort of adventure bike. I like how these are like swiss army bikes but I'm afraid I'd be too short for them. I'm 5'8" with a 32 inch inseam. Maybe the BMW GS 1200. I think that thing has a shaft drive and one headlight. I don't like two headlights because only one is on in non-bright mode. I don't like how that looks.
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Very solid list
I still think the MT-07 is sweet, despite having it right in front of me at the demo day and not being able to ride it :P
Everyone who rode it said it was a lot of fun and had satisfying performance.
Harley is supposed to be debuting its 2020 line up very soon. I'm crazy excited to hear what they will do with the low rider. What colors will we get? Will there be a 114 options? Will they bring back the Low Rider S and could it possibly have a 117?
I can't wait to find out.
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Very solid list
I still think the MT-07 is sweet, despite having it right in front of me at the demo day and not being able to ride it :P
Everyone who rode it said it was a lot of fun and had satisfying performance.
Harley is supposed to be debuting its 2020 line up very soon. I'm crazy excited to hear what they will do with the low rider. What colors will we get? Will there be a 114 options? Will they bring back the Low Rider S and could it possibly have a 117?
I can't wait to find out.
I haven't read anything about a 114 in the Low Rider for 2020 but they are bringing back the Low Rider S.
I just hope there are some 2019 Low Riders left at the dealerships around here so I can get a good deal :D
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2020 Harleys :metal
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/index.html
and here it is, the 2020 Low Rider S (with the 114)
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I will be test riding this thing for sure.
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There's something about it that makes it look less badass than the Dyna. I think it slightly resembles the Harley Street bikes. I'm sure it looks a lot cooler in person.
Don't like the new colors for the Low Rider :( I'll have to settle for Vivid Black if there are no more 2019s left. I don't like the Vivid Black either :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT4ra07aEa8
The Low Rider S is interesting and I could fit it into my budget but I don't think I'd take advantage of what the bike offers. I'm not an adventurous rider and I don't really need a "performance" cruiser. I'd mostly be interested in it because of the looks.
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Oh, I totally agree about the new colors. I don't care for them either.
Honestly, since 2018 the only color I liked was Twisted Cherry on the 2019 low rider. That's the dark burgundy red one.
I respect the Low rider S, but I was never that much into it. I would try and take off that front fairing for sure and add a passenger seat if I got one.
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Oh, I totally agree about the new colors. I don't care for them either.
Honestly, since 2018 the only color I liked was Twisted Cherry on the 2019 low rider. That's the dark burgundy red one.
I respect the Low rider S, but I was never that much into it. I would try and take off that front fairing for sure and add a passenger seat if I got one.
The cherry looks pretty good. I'm one of those "Always bet on black" mangs but I don't like the red & blue accents on the black Low Rider. The black & red on your Low Rider looks much cooler while still retaining an oldschool look.
Hopefully I'll be trading in my Honda next week! :metal
Edit: I wouldn't be surprised if the Low Rider S will be sold over MSRP.
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I love the new low rider, especially in black.
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Hopefully I'll be trading in my Honda next week! :metal
Hell yeah :metal
I'm one of those "Always bet on black" mangs but I don't like the red & blue accents on the black Low Rider. The black & red on your Low Rider looks much cooler while still retaining an oldschool look.
Thanks and I feel exactly the same way, and funny enough, one of the main reasons I got my year was the paint scheme alone :lol
Not sure what they were thinking with that Red/Blue on the the black with the new ones :P
I was hoping so bad they would revise the paint scheme, but oh well. In addition to the twisted cherry, I also like the Midnight blue on the 2019. It almost looks black and has a subtle grey logo graphic on the tank.
I love the new low rider, especially in black.
Just for hell of it, you should test ride one of them some time if you can. The 114 aint bad at all and I'm very curious to hear what you would think about it.
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I'll try to get out there before winter and go for a ride. Speaking of which I need to put my bike on a trickle charge tonight.
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I'll try to get out there before winter and go for a ride. Speaking of which I need to put my bike on a trickle charge tonight.
You're not going to be riding for a while?
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Not for the next 2-3 weeks. I'm going to be going to Europe for vacation and when I come back I desperately need to change my oil and brake fluid.
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Not for the next 2-3 weeks. I'm going to be going to Europe for vacation and when I come back I desperately need to change my oil and brake fluid.
Cool. Enjoy your vacation!
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Thank you sir!
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Yeah that awesome. Enjoy yourself
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My buddy that I ride with has a weird habit of trying to encourage me to get bikes that he specifically likes.
I just told him that I am passing out just thinking about the R6 and can't wait to get one, and he's like "you should get a Aprilia Tuono" :lol
Sure that's a great bike but nothing I'm interested in.
He was so adamant about me not getting the CBR 600 last year, but I really love it and love all 600s.
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What was his reasoning for not getting the cbr?
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What's funny about it is he only rode super sports from age 17 up until 44, then switched to Harley which he still rides at age 57. He was so adamant about them being "uncomfortable", which I took as "I can't ride them anymore, so you probably won't like them". He's old, overweight and out of shape so no shit a supersport race bike won't seem appealing to him.
But to a 30 year old who's been obsessed with SS bikes his entire life, I wasn't gonna let him discourage me. And I am glad I didn't. Because If I could only have one bike on this earth its gonna be a 600 or a liter bike for damn sure.
It was just so funny to hear it all again when I started going mental over the R6, but what evs.
But anyway, we took all the bikes out so that we could clean and re-organize the garage. Two on the right are mine, two on the left are his
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Herrick is in the process of trying to get the lien release on the Honda sent over night by Fed Ex so I can trade the Honda in for The Low Rider. I called them yesterday afternoon and they said it could take 72 hours. This is the first time I've traded in a paid-off vehicle so it's all new to me. With the other cars, the remainder of the loan was added to the new car and I never had to call the bank about anything.
HD said they can keep the Low Rider for me until Saturday then something happens but it was never made clear exactly what happens if I don't get the lien release by Saturday. So I put a deposit down to hold the bike until Saturday. It was a bit strange. This isn't a done deal until I get the lien release but they're treating me like I already bought the bike. The salesmang gave me a little tour of the dealership & introduced me to some employees telling them I just bought a bike ???
Damn, no deal on the 2019 Low Rider. I'll end up paying full MSRP and it has extras like ABS so it's costing me more than what I planned. And it's vivid black with the ugly blue & red tank graphics which is not what I wanted. It does look better in person though. It's the last 2019 they have so as DeNiro said in the hilarious steak scene of Raging Bull, "I got no choice! I got no choooooice!" Still way within my budget but tit would've been nice to pay less. Maybe I should've waited for a 2020 which is supposed to be a few hundred cheaper than the 2019.
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Wow, what a situation :lol
Hopefully it all works out, and definitely post pics when you get it. Its really excellent that you got ABS. The more I think about it, the more I feel like my crash wouldn't have happened if I had ABS and the breaks didn't lock up.
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Wow, what a situation :lol
Hopefully it all works out, and definitely post pics when you get it. Its really excellent that you got ABS. The more I think about it, the more I feel like my crash wouldn't have happened if I had ABS and the breaks didn't lock up.
Did you ever find out what caused you to crash?
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Unfortunately no.
I never regained any memory of the accident itself. No witnesses reported anything. And the police crash report just said "cause unknown"
My true and honest guess is that someone cut me off, then I panicked and grabbed the front brake too hard, locked them up and then went down. Sport bike brake are crazy sensitive, so I could see that happening. I'll probably never know for sure.
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Unfortunately no.
I never regained any memory of the accident itself. No witnesses reported anything. And the police crash report just said "cause unknown"
My true and honest guess is that someone cut me off, then I panicked and grabbed the front brake too hard, locked them up and then went down. Sport bike brake are crazy sensitive, so I could see that happening. I'll probably never know for sure.
I don't remember, but did you ever get a checkup with a doctor?
Edit: Just remembered you posted pictures from the hospital.
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Yeah, woke up in the ambulance. Got taken to the ED and they did some tests. Luckily everything came back normal and I feel no residual effects.
They said if I didn't have a helmet on I would have been dead or severely injured, so I praise the gear I was wearing for saving the day.
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Yeah, woke up in the ambulance. Got taken to the ED and they did some tests. Luckily everything came back normal and I feel no residual effects.
They said if I didn't have a helmet on I would have been dead or severely injured, so I praise the gear I was wearing for saving the day.
I'd definitely wear a helmet even if there was no helmet long around here. Full-face helmet. I never liked the looks of half-helmets.
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Totally agree. And what's nice about the Shoei is its got excellent protection and it fits so perfectly that I barely even notice I am wearing it.
Did a little trip on the Harley today. Sat by the water and just chilled out for a while. It was needed and it was nice.
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Just passed 1000 miles on the odometer, so that means its time to take it in for the 1000 mile service which apparently runs around $375 :P
Oh well. It is what it is.
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Yeah I don't get the first service thing. It should be free since it's a requirement and it comes around a lot earlier the rest of the required maintenance. That's why they call them stealerships. Apparently, people negotiate that into the deal but I didn't bother.
I got the lien release today. I'm going to drop off my bike tomorrow, then pick up the Low Rider on Friday which kinda sucks. Never had to do this with a car. It takes them a whole day supposedly to check out a trade-in bike. Blah!
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Wow, a whole day to check over the bike? Damn that sucks. I'll definitely keep that in mind for when I eventually trade up.
Friday can't come fast enough.
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OH MY GOD
I just got back from the Demo ride of the brand new Harley Livewire, their first all electric bike. It was incredible :metal
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Where do I even start. No clutch, no gears, no oil, no gas. No nothing. You just turn the throttle and it goes, and it goes fast as shit.
It was SOO god damn fun and had the mind numbing power of my CBR, but its all instantly accessible and smooth. It was immense power, but you always feel in control. And its dead quiet. Its surreal.
I could definitely see myself getting one, but not yet. The $30,000 price tag is a complete and utter farce and the 100 ish mile range and the required 45min recharge (at an dedicated supercharge station) is not doing it for me.
On top of that, I don't have a garage and I have a 3rd floor apartment so I'm sure as shit not gonna be able to charge at home. 5-10 years down the line, I could see this thing being WAY more refined. And perhaps a detachable smaller battery unit that I could bring inside and charge might be an option. We'll see.
I dipped my toe into the future today and I was very impressed. At some point far down the road, I will happily get an electric bike. It just needs some further development
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzReEcDjmlY
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Fusion of Herrick and Harley successful.
I can't post pictures because when I plug my phone into my computer the picture folder shows up as empty.
But yeah onto the bike. Hmm...It definitely feels a little weird but not too unwieldy. I was really worried I was going to stall out and drop the bike right at the dealership like I've heard other people have done.
I was planning on just riding around the side roads by the dealership to familiarize myself with the bike. But when the salesguy said, "All right Herrick ride your bike now, mang" I just took off and rode right onto the highway without any problems. No stalls or anything. And I was stuck in some serious shit stop & go traffic. I got very comfortable with the friction zone at least ;D
My right wrist was hurting after a while. I don't know if it's because of the angle of these weird bars or what. Hopefully I'll get used to it. I really don't want to spend money changing anything on this bike right now.
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Congrats on getting your new bike :metal :metal
The M8 is such a kickass engine. I agree about the buckhorn bars, they felt a little awkward to me as well. Besides that, its a sweet bike.
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Congrats on getting your new bike :metal :metal
The M8 is such a kickass engine. I agree about the buckhorn bars, they felt a little awkward to me as well. Besides that, its a sweet bike.
It's a huge upgrade from the Honda 750. The fugging torque even in first gear was surprising.
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That is awesome
Is there anything you want to eventually do to it, like Pipes, highway pegs, or saddlebags?
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That is awesome
Is there anything you want to eventually do to it, like Pipes, highway pegs, or saddlebags?
Just saddlebags for now. Maybe a small fairing in the future. I have very little cash at the moment. I wonder why ;D
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Very cool.
And speaking of saddle bags. Today's little project was a pain in the ass, but the bags are on.
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Now I just want to put on some pipes and it will be done ;D
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How difficult was it to put those bags on? Are those Viking bags?
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Yeah viking bags. Which I like a lot and were a bargain. Like 200 bucks. There's a big clearance sale still going on I think.
Difficulty wise, I would say the install was like a 5.5 out of 10.
Had to relocate the rear turn signals which required a lot of fingers squeezing into the underside of the fender and wrenching lose the bolts. That part sucked. Then, there's hole already drilled to feed the wires through the fender, but the idiots didn't make it big enough to get the end connector through :P
So you can either cut the wires and re-attach (no thanks) or do what I did which was drill the hole a little bigger, which worked perfectly.
After that putting the bags on themselves wasn't too bad. I think I need to play with them a little more to make them fit best.
My friend has Dedicated harley bags which seem to fit more flush against the bike, but are $800 dollars more, so I'll make the best of it.
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Damn. Sounds like too much work for Herrick.
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Bags look great, are they waterproof?
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Thanks. They are completely waterproof. They have an outer layer that make them look leather, but its actually a hard shell plastic.
Reaper, did you see my post on the previous page about the Harley Livewire Demo day I did. That bike is mental how cool it is and I think you would love the performance it has.
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Oh yea I did! I'm sorry I was travelling and didn't get to respond. I'd love to take a electric bike for a spin. The torque on them is nuts I hear.
I just got back from visiting the bmw motorrad dealer on park ln in london and omg. The bikes there are stunning, I have pictures I'll upload later in the weekend when I get back.
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That's awesome. Can't wait to see the pics
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It's an all around cool dealer, the car side of it was sweet too. Just down the block was the aston Martin dealer to which was awesome however they had signs asking for no pictures so I didn't push it.
Also, I hope to one day be on the level of rider as the guys and gals in paris. I dont believe guys I've met at the track have such awareness and control of their bikes. It's one thing to have high speed control but the type of low speed maneuvers these guys had was next level. It may seem reckless but the riders in paris toss their motorcycles around as if they were bicycles. Google some videos.
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Picked the Harley up today from getting the 1000 mile service and inspection. That ran $368 total :P but oh well I guess. It had to get done.
One thing I will say is that the Harley service department sucks. Sorry to rant a little, but here it goes:
Drop it off yesterday at noon and they ask when I want to pick it up. I say Tuesday at 10am, they write that down and say cool. So I call at 10am and ask if its ready for pick up. "oh its totally done work wise, but the paperwork isn't done and Bob does the billing paperwork and he doesn't come in till 11am" Ok, wtf. Service department opens at 8am and the one single guy that can do billing paperwork comes in a 11am???
So I show up at 11:30am and I'm like "hi, I'm here to pick up" and the guy is like "oh you called earlier, we said we'd call you when everything is done and ready". No you didn't and Get real dude, seriously. No, you aren't gonna call me. The bike is done, I'm here. Go find bob and have him initial this piece of paper. Jesus
Any service this isn't Harley specific I am doing at a different place from now on. I have never had any issue like that before. I love my Harley, but the attitude there is really lame.
The one good piece of news that I got was that my bike's factory Air cleaning is already the Stage 1 cleaner, so I just need to get the pipes I want and the Fuel Kit computer piece and then my bike is going stage 1. Its gonna be around $1200 to do it all, and I am already itching to do it.
At least the day ended well when I decided to go nuclear ;D
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That sounds exactly when I took my Hyundai in for recall work. "We said we'd call you when it's ready" That line almost made me blackout from anger
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Ah yes the lovely dealership experience. It's shit like this that's keeping me from taking in my bike for the annoying loud horn-like sound coming out of the front brake.
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Are there really only 3 of us on this forum who ride motorcycles?
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I think so lol. I think Cool Chris used to ride, or still does, I can't remember.
I registered to Copart today and set up a few notifications to look for a project bike.
I originally wanted a project car but a bike is something a bit more manageable. I was wrenching on my BMW today and I just don't enjoy it as much as working on my R6.
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I think so lol. I think Cool Chris used to ride, or still does, I can't remember.
I registered to Copart today and set up a few notifications to look for a project bike.
I originally wanted a project car but a bike is something a bit more manageable. I was wrenching on my BMW today and I just don't enjoy it as much as working on my R6.
You're going to build-up a bike? And I'm guessing you're back from your trip. How was it?
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That Low rider is looking real sweet :metal
Have you been getting time to ride it? How you liking it?
And yeah, unfortunately it looks like its just us three for now who are riding :'(
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I think so lol. I think Cool Chris used to ride, or still does, I can't remember.
I registered to Copart today and set up a few notifications to look for a project bike.
I originally wanted a project car but a bike is something a bit more manageable. I was wrenching on my BMW today and I just don't enjoy it as much as working on my R6.
You're going to build-up a bike? And I'm guessing you're back from your trip. How was it?
It was unbelievable, the food was simply spectacular. The motorcycle riders there are head and shoulders above us in riding skill by the way. It was the first thing I noticed. When I went to France years ago I took the subway everywhere, this time I treated myself and took an uber/taxi almost everywhere. While riding to the hotel from teh airport during rush hour traffic bikes are just lane splitting the whole way with moving traffic, extremely aggressive, and everyone, I mean everyone does it. We also got to see Fast and Furious 9 being filmed in london. 10/10 trip.
I gave my bike an oil change yesterday so that's one thing down on my list of maintenance items. This winter I need to do brakes and brake fluid, spark plugs, and get my valves checked.
And yeah, unfortunately it looks like its just us three for now who are riding :'(
We need some DTF patches :lol
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We need some DTF patches :lol
Yeah, seriously :lol
Glad you had a good trip.
For the project bike, do you know what style you want to build yet? Cruiser, standard, sport?
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I'm not sure yet, I'm kind of at the mercy of finding a bike that isn't completely destroyed. Currently I have my eye on these two:
https://www.copart.com/lot/35747479 - 1200 Monster
https://www.copart.com/lot/44302859 - Another 1200
https://www.copart.com/lot/43751509 - FJ09
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Very nice. Any of those would be awesome when finished.
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In reply to Herrick,
No I ride also. Not too much this year but I have a 2016 Honda CRF 250L dual sport so not really in the same league as you guys but still fun!
Sorry I don't know how to post pictures but I would like to be in the club! My brother has a really nice HD Road King so I'm cool by association when I ride with him
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Very nice. Any of those would be awesome when finished.
Yea I just want something to work on as a hobby. Now that my wedding is over I have some disposable income so i can have hobbies again :lol
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That Low rider is looking real sweet :metal
Have you been getting time to ride it? How you liking it?
And yeah, unfortunately it looks like its just us three for now who are riding :'(
Yeah I've been riding around but I don't really have anywhere to go. I have 4 weeks off and I just like to do nothing when I'm on vacation. But I've been riding at least every other day.
It was unbelievable, the food was simply spectacular. The motorcycle riders there are head and shoulders above us in riding skill by the way. It was the first thing I noticed. When I went to France years ago I took the subway everywhere, this time I treated myself and took an uber/taxi almost everywhere. While riding to the hotel from teh airport during rush hour traffic bikes are just lane splitting the whole way with moving traffic, extremely aggressive, and everyone, I mean everyone does it. We also got to see Fast and Furious 9 being filmed in london. 10/10 trip.
I'm sure they are. They have much more stringent requirements and multiple levels (I think) for licensing. It's kind of crazy how I took that little MSF course & permit test and I could've bought a giant CC cruiser or a super sport. The Honda salesmang didn't even ask to see my temporary motorcycle endorsement.
In reply to Herrick,
No I ride also. Not too much this year but I have a 2016 Honda CRF 250L dual sport so not really in the same league as you guys but still fun!
Sorry I don't know how to post pictures but I would like to be in the club! My brother has a really nice HD Road King so I'm cool by association when I ride with him
That's cool! You do off-road riding?
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When I got my motorcycle license an endorsement wasn't even required. I could go to the DMV, get a learners permit (for motorcycles) by taking a written test and then go out and buy a hayabusa.
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Yeah, same with me.
From zero experience at all, I could do the 10 min learners permit written test at the DMV and then immediately go get an H2. Pretty wild to think about honestly.
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Well, I learned a valuable lesson about loctite today and how I should have used when installing the bags.
The bolts shook free from the mounted brackets that the bags sit against and the housing fell apart :P must have lost a bolt on the road but didn't notice until this morning, when I fixed it. Then I go for a ride today and when I get back I noticed that the frame that I relocated the turn signals on also shook loose and was banging up and down on the rear fender :P :P So I fixed that too and I went over everything with Loctite
So fingers crossed, everything should stay where it belongs :lol
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That sucks. Did you get a lot of damage on your bike?
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No damage luckily. I'm glad I was able to notice it as soon as I did.
On another note, I don't know how long I can last without doing the stage 1 upgrade :lol
Its the last piece to finish this bike. It supposed to give a 10% boost to performance so I can't wait to feel what that's like.
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How is the stage 1 again? I mean Christmas is right around the corner, why not treat yourself?
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$750 for the pipes
$300 for the power commander
Then probably $300 for installation and dyno tune.
Christmas sounds good
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That's not terrible. Have you been riding your CBR recently?
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Just road into work today and it's starting to feel like fall again. Such a beautiful ride. I'm thinking I need to see if my go pro still works.
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That's not terrible. Have you been riding your CBR recently?
Yeah, I've been going back and forth, lol.
Its so crazy. I'll crave riding one of them and then the next time around I'll crave riding the other one. Its like WOW, this is comfortable but slow and then its like WOW this is fast but uncomfortable :lol and its just goes in circles, lol
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When I had my old yamaha my deciding factor was "Am I going on the highway or going in a 55+ speed limit zone?"
I lived on the beach and a lot of the time I'd putt around to grab a bite to eat so I'd take cruiser, plus that direct drive made for one smooth ride.
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So for the first time ever today I started to teach someone to ride. I took a friend from work to an empty parking lot with the Harley and went to it.
He did alright, especially for someone who never got on a motorcycle before. Just did some basic clutch control. Letting it out and having him walk with the bike, then pulling in the clutch and pull the brake.
One thing that I did learn is that pre- Milwaukee 8 engines get crazy hot when not moving fast and getting cooled by air, so maybe not the best choice to teach on, lol.
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So for the first time ever today I started to teach someone to ride. I took a friend from work to an empty parking lot with the Harley and went to it.
He did alright, especially for someone who never got on a motorcycle before. Just did some basic clutch control. Letting it out and having him walk with the bike, then pulling in the clutch and pull the brake.
One thing that I did learn is that pre- Milwaukee 8 engines get crazy hot when not moving fast and getting cooled by air, so maybe not the best choice to teach on, lol.
Something like this would've been a tremendous help for me before taking the MSF class.
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that reminds me of when I taught one of my brothers friends on the 82 yamaha. He was doing well, I got him going up and down the street after a while but he had to get out of the way of the car so he sort of panicked and slammed the front brake, all his weight shifted and while he put his legs down the bike was already going over. No big deal, just a few minor scratches.
He felt so bad he immediately picked the bike up and saw a scratch on the oil cousing and starting trying to rub it to see how deep the scratches were, ended up burning his hand pretty badly. All around a bad time for him :lol
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that reminds me of when I taught one of my brothers friends on the 82 yamaha. He was doing well, I got him going up and down the street after a while but he had to get out of the way of the car so he sort of panicked and slammed the front brake, all his weight shifted and while he put his legs down the bike was already going over. No big deal, just a few minor scratches.
He felt so bad he immediately picked the bike up and saw a scratch on the oil cousing and starting trying to rub it to see how deep the scratches were, ended up burning his hand pretty badly. All around a bad time for him :lol
Good gawd. Makes me wonder how I survived unscathed the first couple months riding my 540-something-pound Honda Shadow Phantom. I bought it 3 or 4 days after barely passing the MSF course. I had to have the dealer deliver it to my house. The dealership was only a few miles from home but I knew there was no way I could ride it. When it arrived in my slightly declining driveway, I thought, "Herrick, how are you even going to get this thing out of the driveway?". Terrifying times :lol
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This reminds of back in college when I had my cbr600 I used to park it in the back porch because it was covered and we were on a first floor apartment. I remember coming home one day and it had rained, I'm slowly driving through the back yard and I just remember coming to a dead stop and almost in slow motion falling over to the side. I put my leg down but it too sunk into the mud :lol
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I don't know if I complained about the noise I've been getting out of the front brake when coming to a stop. It's a weird musical horn-like noise. I've had it since the 2nd day :( The front brake works fine but the noise is really annoying.
Well, I've read all sorts of things I could try but I'm not a mechanical mang. Also, I didn't want to be bothered bringing it to a dealership leaving it there for who knows how many days, then being told there's nothing they can do. I've heard this has happened to other people with the same problem.
So, the other day I tried using more rear brake & less front brake when coming to a stop. I haven't been using the rear brake that much due its weird position. I don't know if this is proper braking technique but I seem to be stopping within the same distance I was when I was using more front & less rear brake...and no noise!
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Wow, that annoying. I'll have to listen with my bike and see if there's anything similar.
I remember being taught 70% front brake and 30% rear brake for best levels of stability in breaking. I do something like 50/50 and it seems to work pretty well.
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Wow, that annoying. I'll have to listen with my bike and see if there's anything similar.
I remember being taught 70% front brake and 30% rear brake for best levels of stability in breaking. I do something like 50/50 and it seems to work pretty well.
I've always heard those percentages are the stopping power of each brake. I don't know how much front & rear brakes I've been applying for the past year. Probably something like 90% front & 10% rear.
I rode home today and no squeaks with smooth stops. Feels good mangs :heart
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Wow, that annoying. I'll have to listen with my bike and see if there's anything similar.
I remember being taught 70% front brake and 30% rear brake for best levels of stability in breaking. I do something like 50/50 and it seems to work pretty well.
I've always heard those percentages are the stopping power of each brake. I don't know how much front & rear brakes I've been applying for the past year. Probably something like 90% front & 10% rear.
I rode home today and no squeaks with smooth stops. Feels good mangs :heart
Yea the 70/30 rule is what I heard for stopping power. I make it habit to use both brakes all the time with speeds over 15mph. Anything under than that it's rear only. Navigating through a parking garage and grabbing a handful of front brake will lead to a bad time IMO.
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Yea the 70/30 rule is what I heard for stopping power. I make it habit to use both brakes all the time with speeds over 15mph. Anything under than that it's rear only. Navigating through a parking garage and grabbing a handful of front brake will lead to a bad time IMO.
Oh yes. I'll use the front brake lightly when slowly going straight in a parking lot but when I have to make a turn even if it's into a parking space, I take my hand off the front brake to use the rear brake. I had a couple close calls when I started riding just on the side roads near my house. Not a nice feeling to almost drop that shiny new bike.
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yup, you really feel the weight when creeping around and grabbing the brake.
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Been thinking about selling the CBR600. Mainly because I barley ever ride it now since getting the Harley.
Got the Harley in July and I've ridden the CBR only twice since then vs putting over a 1000 miles on the Harley already. In addition, I'm paying around $660 a year in insurance for the CBR vs the $150 a year for the Harley.
The bikes aren't where I live since I don't have a garage, so that makes it hard as well. I figure I sell it now, and eventually when I get a place with a garage then get an R6 or R1. Gotta think it over.
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Damn $150 a year? I paid a little over $600 for my Low Rider :( Everything is expensive here in Munchkinland.
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How much are you thinking of putting the cbr up for?
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Paid $7200 for it, so I would probably ask $7000 and see what offers I would get. I would prefer not going lower than $6500.
NADA is saying between $5500 and $7200
Probably would wait till spring though since we are going into winter.
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Yea spring would be the best time to sell. Let me know how it goes!
I'm going to look for a phone mount for my bike, what are you guys using?
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For the R6, I would recommend Ram mount, but you have to get 3 pieces
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Motonosity explain it out pretty well
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Even after a crash, it stayed on great. I think its great
For the Harley, I use Roam which is also great but you need handlebars to clip it on to
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I don't have a phone mount yet. I really should get one since I'm shit with directions.
Phoenix, why haven't you been riding your CBR?
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Sweet thanks. I used to have a rokform case for my phone ages ago that clipped onto my bike but when I switched phones I never got a new case.
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I don't have a phone mount yet. I really should get one since I'm shit with directions.
Phoenix, why haven't you been riding your CBR?
Its incredibly uncomfortable :P
And my riding is getting longer and longer in distance. Sure its intense fun, but you start aching after 30mins. The Harley is such a more enjoyable ride.
I also am kind of a reverse Hoarder. If something is just sitting around not getting used, I feel like getting rid of it, lol.
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I don't have a phone mount yet. I really should get one since I'm shit with directions.
Phoenix, why haven't you been riding your CBR?
Its incredibly uncomfortable :P
And my riding is getting longer and longer in distance. Sure its intense fun, but you start aching after 30mins. The Harley is such a more enjoyable ride.
I also am kind of a reverse Hoarder. If something is just sitting around not getting used, I feel like getting rid of it, lol.
That makes sense. You ever look into any sport-touring bikes or adventure bikes? Those seem to offer a good balance of comfortable distance riding and performance.
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Definitely something to think about. I just don't really have enough time to full blown adventure out, so I could see that sitting as well. I tried out my friend's Suzuki V-strom once and really didn't like it. Even though they are damn good for adventure riding.
What I really want to do is start staging the Harley. So definitely a Stage I upgrade and maybe even a Stage II upgrade as well. I want to see this thing really reach its full potential.
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Definitely something to think about. I just don't really have enough time to adventure out, so I could see that sitting as well. I tried out my friend's Suzuki V-strom once and really didn't like it. Even though they are damn good for adventure riding.
What I really want to do is start staging the Harley. So definitely a Stage I upgrade and maybe even a Stage II upgrade as well. I want to see this thing really reach its full potential.
Even with all those Stage upgrades you'll still have a hole in yo heart that only a sporty bike can fill :biggrin:
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Very true
My goal would be to get a place with a garage maybe 2-3 years from now, and then I'll probably get an R6 or R1 as a 2nd bike.
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I don't have a phone mount yet. I really should get one since I'm shit with directions.
Phoenix, why haven't you been riding your CBR?
Its incredibly uncomfortable :P
And my riding is getting longer and longer in distance. Sure its intense fun, but you start aching after 30mins. The Harley is such a more enjoyable ride.
I also am kind of a reverse Hoarder. If something is just sitting around not getting used, I feel like getting rid of it, lol.
Agree with you on the comfort part, I still love my R6 but I totally understand and apart from the R6 I'm with you on the reverse hoarding. If I had to move out it would take one van and I'd get everything in there minus the bike, it'd take my wife a couple of moving trucks
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Kinda different from the bikes you guys are discussing, but I went to an awesome bike store in Manyunk (just outside Philly) yesterday.The shop was located in an old factory building with lots of metal, timbers and old wood floors. Really cool building. They had some used bikes but all the new ones were Triumph, BMW and Royal Enfields. What awesome machines! Reply mechanical works of art.I was particularly loving the Triumphs. Bonnevilles, Scramblers, Thrukstons and my personal favorite the Triumph Tiger which WILL be my next bike (after I get my daughter her first car).
The owner was a super nice guy who chatted with me for a while and then told me to hang out and have fun even though I was just browsing. Shout out to Vince from Quaker City Motorcycles!
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That sounds really cool frog! I just looked up the Triumph Tiger and that looks like a killer bike.
The weather has finally changed here, can't wait to do some riding this week.
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Yeah, the Triumph Tiger looks very cool. Very versatile
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That's cool, Frogprog. Which Tiger are you going to get?
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Well, I finally bit the bullet and ordered the pipes I wanted. Vance and Hines big radius 2 into 2 for $725
Supposed to arrive Friday and then I will schedule a time to do the Stage one upgrade.
Here's how it looks now:
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And this is what it will look like with the new pipes:
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That is a way better look. How much will the sound change?
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Its gonna be a huge change sound wise. Right now its dull, and buzzy and probably a 3 out of 10 in loudness.
The new pipes will have a deep, aggressive growl. Mean sounding, with probably a 7 or 8 out of 10 loudness.
In addition to the better breathing pipes, they are gonna re-map the fuel and dyno tune everything, so it gonna run and perform way better. I can't wait.
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Herrick, I'm looking at the 800 xr model. Definitely used. They sold a 2018 xr the day I was at the shop for $10,500 the day I was there. Used- but only 105 miles!! I was just reading that you can
, or will be able to retrofit Triumph's new bluetooth/nav system to all their bikes which is cool.
I currently have a 2016 Honda CRF 250L which is a lot of fun and was a great beginner bike for me, but I think it would be nice to upgrade for longer street rides since I'm not riding off road like I had planned. My bike is in showroom shape with only about 1500 miles and still 2 years on warranty so I should get a strong trade in. I haven't even got it dirty yet. The guy who inspects it said at least throw a bucket of mud on it before I bring it back!
Before anything happens though my cash needs to go with helping my daughter get her first car so I probably won't be seriously moving on this till at least next riding season. The adventure bikes are so awesome though!
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That 800 looks gooooood!
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It was like Christmas today. Got the new pipes installed and god do I love them :heart
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They look better
They Sound better
They perform better
Its supposed to be a 10% gain in performance and I would have to agree. The power and performances is noticeably better. The Sound is PERFECT. Low, aggressive growl that is strong in sound but not obnoxiously loud. I love it. The bike now finally feels the way I wanted it to.
So I think that pretty much covered everything I wanted to do to it.
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What kind of bars are on there? I might have to get the bars changed on my Low Rider. I get pain in my right hand when riding not even long distances on the stock bars.
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They are just stock handlebars for the 2016 low rider. Beyond that I don't know what they are called specifically. I did a quick google search to try and find better info for you, but couldn't find anything definitive.
That was a huge deciding factor in choosing between the newer ones and the older dyna model. The buckhorn bars feel like shit, and the 2016 bars fit me like a glove.
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Thanks for the info. I might go with the Street Slammer bars. They resemble the stock bars on the Honda Shadow Phantom. I never had any comfort problems with those bars.
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Went to another Harley demo day and I got to ride the new low rider S
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I was shocked that I didn't like it. It was very stiff and just awkward in general to ride. The seat was stiff, handlebars weren't that comfortable and were also stiff. The shift lever was super awkward as well.
The power of the 114 was very decent, but the overall bike was kind of a let down. Oh well.
The other 3 I rode were the Street bob, Fat bob and Fat Boy. All of which I enjoyed a lot, with the Fat boy being the favorite of the day.
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Wow! Yeah surprised you didn't like the new Low Rider S. That's supposed to be the "great-handling/performance bike" in the HD line-up...or is that supposed to be the FXDR?
How is the Fat Boy? I heard it's difficult to turn that thing.
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The FXDR used to be what they were pushing as the "performance" Harley except everyone hated it and the sales were garbage :lol
The FXDR was there and nobody touched it, and I don't blame them because it the was the worst bike I have ever ridden.
But anyway, back on topic. The new Low Rider S is a course correction away from the FXDR. So its now their performance Harley. And Even though I personally didn't like it, I can definitely see it doing well sales wise. Its definitely a step in the right direction. And honestly, I didn't really like the Dyna low rider S either, so it just is what it is.
And the Fat Boy :heart GOD, do I love that bike. I love it so much, that I almost got it instead of the low rider. Its the bike that inspired me to ride in the first place after watching Terminator 2 back in the day.
I can't speak for pre-2018 Fat boys since I haven't ridden them, but these new ones handle like a dream. No issues at all turning it and it feels like a beast as you are riding it. Strong and very satisfying power and its so comfortable to ride. I love that bike and I would love to own one at some point in my life.
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The fat boy is a fine looking bike, I'm a huge fan of the matte looking street bob
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The FXDR used to be what they were pushing as the "performance" Harley except everyone hated it and the sales were garbage :lol
The FXDR was there and nobody touched it, and I don't blame them because it the was the worst bike I have ever ridden.
They even lowered the price for 2020 :o
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Learned some valuable lessons about super sport repairs today.
1. Rear turn signals and front turn signals are totally different wire wise, and I got the wrong ones :facepalm:
2. Passenger pegs are different than the front pegs and I got the wrong ones :facepalm:
But even though I couldn't fix the front turn signal which is still mangled to hell and scrapped up from the crash, I did replace the rear one which had some marks on it. Had to strip and fuse wires, which wasn't as bad as I was expecting.
Trying to get this thing back in top shape in case I want to sell. So we'll see.
And on a side note, while I was messing with the front fairings I discovered something nasty. I had been smelling something that I thought was a burning rubber smell and it turns out that part the front fairing was touching on the engine pipes and was actively melting on top of the pipe every time I rode :facepalm:
The fun never stops
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That sucks Phoenix, when I had to replace my rear turn signal last year it was a disaster. Whoever had my bike before did not know what the hell they were doing or didn't care, it was a crows nest of wires, all black too so I had to trace everything down.
Was the fairing touching from the accident? I remember getting the same burnt smell and it turned out my rectifier went bend and started to melt.
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That's a good question. It may very well have been touching before hand. Its hard to remember.
But considering its just plastic and its near 4 extremely hot pipes, I could definitely see it just happening regardless.
And on a separate note If I can pull it off, the plan would be to:
1. Sell CBR
2. Finish paying off student loans hopefully by early 2021
3. Buy small house with garage
4. Get 2017 or newer R6
The Harley has decent power after the Stage I upgrade (and I may do Stage II) so I could live without a super sport for a few years, as I get my life more in order.
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It really helps to be a handymang. I would have to take it to the dealer for any work like that.
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Its usually a shit show of me doing more damage than good :lol but somehow it all comes together in the end.
Any thoughts of eventually doing Stage I or any of the stages on your low rider Herrick?
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Its usually a shit show of me doing more damage than good :lol but somehow it all comes together in the end.
Any thoughts of eventually doing Stage I or any of the stages on your low rider Herrick?
Nah mang. At the most I might get some slips-ons but even those I'm not sure about. I kinda want that deep rumble noise but when I get home from work at 11pm I'm thinking the bike's fucking loud enough.
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Yeah, the loudness is definitely on my mind as well when it comes to neighbors. My next place I'm gonna try and get it with some good space between me and any neighbors.
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Yeah, the loudness is definitely on my mind as well when it comes to neighbors. My next place I'm gonna try and get it with some good space between me and any neighbors.
It's a gotdamn shame these current generation of consoles don't have gyro aiming for all games. Hopefully the next generation consoles have this lovely feature. I play almost every game that has any sort of aim with the Steam Controller. It's not quite as precise as a mouse but it's good enough for Herrick.
Edit: Well that should've been posted in the video game thread.
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I've started wearing ear plugs while riding the Harley.
The new pipes are fine for a short ride, but for the longer rides I do, I've noticed after finishing there's some ringing or mild ear pain. And besides the pipes, I like to ride with the visor open on the helmet and the wind is just hitting my ears the whole time, especially at high speeds. Today I rode about 3 hours and they seemed to work pretty well.
And on a side note, I learned not to park the Harley on any downward angles, even if they are so tiny that you barely notice them. I parked in a spot today and it looked flat, but apparently not flat enough. The bike is so heavy I couldn't back it up and I was starting to freak out a little. Thank god there was grass in front of me and I had to ride across someones lawn :blush
But I got out of there and I now know to be more careful.
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Yeah parking can be a problem with these heavier bikes :lol I almost always back my bike into a parking space but if it's even slightly up hill, then I'll pull in.
There's a weird spot in my driveway that gave me problems at first but I think my legs are a bit stronger now or I'm just more comfortable maneuvering the Low Rider around...or perhaps both?
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Backing in is definitely the move. I'm going to start trying to do that going forward.
I was just so used the CBR being light as a feather, I am learning real quick they are not the same :lol
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Hmm...new engine from Indian. I stopped reading as soon as I saw it was for yet another bagger. I'm guessing it's for The Challenger.
https://www.cyclenews.com/2019/10/article/indian-motorcycle-unveils-new-water-cooled-v-twin/
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Took the race bike out today and it was a fantastic day. Weather was great at 55 degrees and sunny and felt very refreshing. LOTS of leafs all over the place on the back roads, so I had to take it easy.
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And I did confirm that a piece of plastic front fairing was rubbing up against one the engine pipes and it was melting on it, which was causing that burnt plastic/rubber kind of smell. I was able to adjust it out of the way. Seems to have fixed the problem.
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Well it's starting to get cold so I just ordered some stuff to do some maintenance on the bike:
I bought some brakes, brake fluid, spark plugs, air filter.
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Its definitely getting cold :'(
Was gonna go ride today, but its like 32 degrees out right now and the sun sets at 4pm so :P oh well. It does give time for some maintenance at least.
Reaper, did you see that new 2021 Fireblade?
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Its 212 hp :metal
I like it, but I'd probably go for an R1 first
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No but that looks amazing! Going on looks alone I don't know what'd I'd get, R1 or Fireblade
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Reaper, do you have a steering damper on your R6 and if not, have you ever had any issues with death wobble/tank slappers?
I'm still full blown Yamaha for the next sport bike, but I do like the built in electronic steering damper on the CBR. Its definitely saved me from time to time.
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No, my bike is an R6S which essentially a re-released 2nd gen r6 with no damper.
I've never had an issue with death wobble with the exception a few times when I was being careless and trying to wheelie the bike. That said I've never been in the saddle long enough to notice a difference with a damper.
Can you feel it actively working?
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I don't really notice it just regular riding, but I am pretty sure it saved my ass a few times.
Like once was when I was going over a tiny bridge with an hump incline and twisted the throttle too much and the front wheel came up. It came back down crooked and I thought I was gonna eat it, but the initial wobble became stable. That was one of the scariest moments I ever had on that bike and I know there's other times where it probably prevented a bad day.
Ultimately, I inevitably get a little wild from time to time on the Race bike, so I'll take any extra safety features I can get. Luckily I ride the Harley now most of the time which is like riding a rocking chair. Never once had any close call with that thing :lol
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Yea I complete relate to getting extra safety features, I got nothing :lol, no abs, damper, or traction control.
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So my friend got some Electronic Assist bikes and they are really awesome. You can put it on zero and just peddle normal or you can turn it all the way up to 5 where it really helps you peddle. Its pretty surreal.
And on top of that, its basically a motorcycle. There's an actual throttle and hot damn does it work. It reminds me of the livewire or zero motorcycles but just with less power. But its pretty impressive regardless. It will do up to 25mph, so its pretty legit.
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Those are some beefy tires on that bike. What's the range like?
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He said between 20-30 miles. Give or take
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Got stranded on the Harley in Jersey today for a little bit and it was pretty lame. :yeahright
When I first took it out, it hesitated to start but nothing ridiculous so I didn't really pay much mind to it. Got over the bridge and was heading to a state park, but I decided to pull over to put on warmer gloves. Bike was only off for like 3 mins and when I went to hit the ignition, I got nothing and was like Fuck.
Messed with it a little bit and nothing, started looking up videos of push starting but couldn't quite figure that out and then finally I just called road side assistance, which apparently can't jump start a bike and will just tow it. Very luckily, before the guy dispatched a truck I was just barley able to get it to start and limped my ass back home and called it a day.
I think its the battery, so I'll probably just go get a new one. It was 46 degrees as well, so I'm sure that wasn't helping either. I did get to finally test out my motorcycle Ez Pass though and it works beautifully.
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That really sucks but I'm glad you made it back.
Push starting can be a bitch, especially the bigger the bike.
My method is like this:
Bike in neutral
Key in on position, make sure you don't have the emergency off switch on
Run with the bike as fast as you safely can while holding the clutch in, I usually try to get my speedo to read 5 mph
Hop on without falling and quickly pop it into second and drop the clutch, hopefully you'll have enough momentum to start the bike.
The harleys is heavier and the gearing is different than my r6 so you may be able to pop it into first and ride off like that.
I've had to push start my bike many, many, many times because I forget to trickle charge my battery or the battery will be old and I'm too lazy to swap it.
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Thanks for the tips.
I will absolutely be practicing this technique. Just ordered a new battery, so once its in I'll be back in business. Until then, I'll be riding the CBR :biggrin:
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God, I am so dumb. My friend was helping me replace the battery and he's like "I wonder if the wire is loose on the terminal" and I'm like damn, I didn't even think about that, and low and behold it was loose. :facepalm:
I don't know if it shook loose, or if the colder weather contracted things a little, but it was definitely loose. Regardless, its almost 4 years old so I just swapped in the new battery, and he needed a battery for his bike so I gave old one to him, so it kind of worked out.
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I don't know why I missed all these posts. Anyway, sorry to hear about your most unExcellent Adventure :(
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Its all good.
I wish it would warm up a little. Maybe I'll look into getting some heated gear. Not being able to ride really sucks :P
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Its all good.
I wish it would warm up a little. Maybe I'll look into getting some heated gear. Not being able to ride really sucks :P
I ordered Gerbing 12V heated gloves. I'll let you know how they are.
Edit: These gloves are supposed to arrive on the 10th but it looks like I won't get to try them out until the 12th due to rain and snow.
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I forgot to post about how the new gloves worked out. I rode to work on Sunday. When I left work at 11pm the temperature was somewhere in the mid-30s but supposedly it felt like it was in the high 20s. The gloves worked out really well. My hands weren't cold. In fact they were a tiny bit sweaty when I got home. This was only a 10-mile ride and I didn't go over 65mph...I think.
My next big test for these gloves will be Friday with temps in the low 30s to mid 20s.
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That's good to hear. Glad they are working out.
I've been dying to get out. Its been raining like non stop :P
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We've had a lot of rain recently too. I'm going to try and go out for a couple of miles this weekend if its above freezing
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That's good to hear. Glad they are working out.
I've been dying to get out. Its been raining like non stop :P
Tit's been raining a lot over here in Munchkinland. A little bit of snow too. It stopped raining earlier tonight butt it's gonna be cold as a witch's herrick tomorrow. Low to mid 20s. Not sure if I should risk riding tomorrow. I think I saw salt on the roads while driving home from work earlier tonight.
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All right. Yesterday the temperature was somewhere in the high teens. My hands were quite cold on the way to work even with the temperature up all the way on the gloves. It wasn't as bad on the way home. Worked 11am to 7pm.
Today was great. The temperature was in the mid 20s and my hands were almost too hot. I had the temperature up all the way. It's supposed to be around 30 degrees when I leave at 7pm. I think I'll put the temperature at 9 which is the second highest setting.
So far, I am extremely satisfied with these gloves if I can comfortably ride in the mid 20s. And honestly when it's that cold I'll just take the cage anyway.
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Well, that's good to hear.
My friend is all up my ass to get heated grips, but heated gloves sounds like a way easier option.
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Herrick has had a couple (or 1 and a half?) good weeks of riding. I road 7 out of the last 10 work days. The temperature was in the 40s to 30s. Nice!
Tit's been raining the last couple days. I'll most likely ride to work tomorrow and take the bike to the dealership for the first service some time this week. Sucks that these services are required but we gotta pay for them.
I'm hoping this is something that will only take a couple hours and I can wait at the dealership. When I took my Honda in for its first service (which had to be performed after the first 500 miles) I had to drop it off and wait a week. That wasn't a huge deal because it was during February and it was cold.
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That would be great if you could do it same day and just wait. Luckily its the off season so there's a better chance.
When I did the 500 mile service, I ended up dropping it off. I'm already almost at 2000 miles so at this rate I'll be doing the 5000 mile service not that far away ;D
Are you fairly happy with the Harley? Is it an improvement over the previous bike? I'm in love with mine.
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That would be great if you could do it same day and just wait. Luckily its the off season so there's a better chance.
When I did the 500 mile service, I ended up dropping it off. I'm already almost at 2000 miles so at this rate I'll be doing the 5000 mile service not that far away ;D
Are you fairly happy with the Harley? Is it an improvement over the previous bike? I'm in love with mine.
I'm happy with the Low Rider but I do miss my leetle Honda. If Honda made something like that 750 with a sixth gear, then I might be tempted to trade in the Harley. Realistically, that 750 was more than enough Poweraaa for Herrick. And I imagine a 750 with a sixth gear would get even better gas mileage. I was getting 150-160 out of that 3.7 gallon tank.
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Well this sucks. I have to drop the bike off tomorrow for this 1,000-mile thing and they said it's a 3-hour job. More money for them. And who knows when I'll get my bike back. 50-degree weather on Thursday & Friday. I bet I won't get my bike back until next week.
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Yeah they suck. I try to avoid them as much as possible as they make everything as difficult as possible. At my HD dealership there literally isn't even anywhere to sit and wait. Come on guys...
This upcoming burst of very nice weather in January is very welcome, but its supposed to rain in my area :P
**In other news, I would like to try and sell the CBR in the next few months if I can get around to it. That money will go right toward student loans and not having to pay high insurance on a bike I barely ride will be nice.
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Yeah they suck. I try to avoid them as much as possible as they make everything as difficult as possible. At my HD dealership there literally isn't even anywhere to sit and wait. Come on guys...
This upcoming burst of very nice weather in January is very welcome, but its supposed to rain in my area :P
**In other news, I would like to try and sell the CBR in the next few months if I can get around to it. That money will go right toward student loans and not having to pay high insurance on a bike I barely ride will be nice.
You're getting rid of your Honda? :( Well you gotta do what you gotta do.
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I just started Jiu Jitsu and that is running $130 a month and the Honda is sitting around costing $660 for the year for insurance. So i have to even things out a little.
I've ridden it twice in the past 4 months vs. once a week with the Harley, so its time. When I have a house with a garage I'll get another sportbike or a quick as hell electric bike. But for right now, I need to simplify things a little.
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I just started Jiu Jitsu and that is running $130 a month and the Honda is sitting around costing $660 for the year for insurance. So i have to even things out a little.
I've ridden it twice in the past 4 months vs. once a week with the Harley, so its time. When I have a house with a garage I'll get another sportbike or a quick as hell electric bike. But for right now, I need to simplify things a little.
Those Zero bikes look cool.
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Yeah, I am really digging the zero bikes. The performance model performs just as well as the Livewire for almost half the price, so I definitely could see myself getting one a little later down the line.
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Well, Herrick is still riding. Twas very cold last week and the bike was at the dealership so no riding for 7 days. Kinda sucked but my neck was fucked up that whole week anyways.
I took the bike in for its 1000-mile service. Told the dudes about the annoying horn-like noise from the front brake when coming to a stop. They said they'd look into it. I picked up the bike a couple days ago and road it home. During that leetle 7-mile trip, no noise. Sexcellent! BUTT the noise came back today when I road it to work. Sucks :tdwn
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That's so weird that it would be making that noise. I haven't heard it on my low rider. I do have dual disc brakes though so who knows :P
In other news, guess who's dumbass forgot to put the kickstand down the other day... :facepalm: Thank god it was in the drive way that the bike fell over. I felt like complete idiot.
But on the bright side of things, I now know that I can pick it up by myself. So there's that.
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That's so weird that it would be making that noise. I haven't heard it on my low rider. I do have dual disc brakes though so who knows :P
In other news, guess who's dumbass forgot to put the kickstand down the other day... :facepalm: Thank god it was in the drive way that the bike fell over. I felt like complete idiot.
But on the bright side of things, I now know that I can pick it up by myself. So there's that.
Oh shit that sucks. I haven't tried picking up my bike. I've no idea what I would do if fell down with the exhaust side up. WTF would I grab on to?
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Luckily I had watched videos like this on how to do it and it works pretty well. You put your back toward the bike, squat down and then slowly stand up and walk back kind of. One hand on the handlebar and the other hand on the seat.
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Had this guy demo this on his old goldwing at my MSF class years ago. It's a good thing to learn. A little off topic but that dude could make the tightest slow turns on that goldwing, his riding ability was phenomenal.
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Reaper, check out this 200 hp, 200mph with a 200 mile range electric super sport that is coming out. $24,995
(https://d2cdo4blch85n8.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Damon-Hypersport-HS-Electric-Superbike-image-1-1024x683.jpg)
This one has really gotten my interest. I love the R1 and R6, but I strongly feel like my next "Speed/performance" bike will be electric.
With stuff like this out there and zero bikes, the measly 100 mile range, 30 grand HD livewire has no excuses to be that expensive. :P
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Very interesting. Here's a little article on the Damon Hypersport. They're saying 300-mile city range. Impressive. Most Impressive.
https://ww.electrek.co/2020/01/08/damon-hypersport-electric-motorcycle-200-mph-speed-200-mile-range/#aprd
Damn, that's cool that the ergonomics of the bike can be changed with the push of a button. This could be a very versatile motorcycle with great range.
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Oh yeah, I forgot about that part. You can make it more upright like a standard bike if you want. Such a cool idea.
I'm gonna see if they do any demo rides in the spring/summer. I would love to try it out
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That is gorgeous and the price is pretty fair. 200 miles is a good range too, I'm typically tired sooner than 200 miles on my R6. I wonder what the miles are like if you're on the track.
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I hope you guys had a chance to get out today. Holy crap, 60 and sunny where I'm at, and it was a spectacular ride :metal
Besides I almost when down again today :facepalm: I was out with my friend. He was riding in front of me. I thought were gonna go through the yellow light but he thought I wasn't gonna make it so he stopped and I saw his red tail light stop and my brain just said stop and then I skidded to a stop, slightly into the intersection, almost dumping the bike :facepalm:
Thank god I was on the Harley. That type of situation is so much easier to control, at least for me, then on a super sport. I almost took the CBR out today and I strongly feel like I would have locked up the front wheel and crashed yet again. So hurray for Harley :P
On to the next dumb thing I did. So as I was pulling the bike out of the garage and I heard a sound that was like tin cans rattling and I was like "meh, probably nothing"
Well, it wasn't :P
Turns out when I let the bike fall over in the drive way before, the saddlebag brackets pushed into the belt guard cover and smashed it into the belt housing and shock :blush
So I was riding down the god damn highway with this metal piece rubbing against the belt and wedged partially into the shock. Luckily, it didn't go real bad. Figured it out eventually and then took it off back at the house.
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So I am gonna order a new piece and replace it
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The Adventures of Phoenix87x :rollin
Good to hear nothing seriously bad happened.
It was 50 here (Munchkinland) on the way to work. It'll be 40 on the way home tonight. I'd Buy That For A Dollar!
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The Adventures of Phoenix87x :rollin
Yeah, it never ends :lol
There's always some crazy crap going on with the Motorcycle.
On a side note, where I was yesterday there were long stretches of strait empty roads and again, I am blown away by the Stage I upgrade to the Harley. Wow, 3rd, 4th and even 5th gear have very satisfying pull. Its amazing what just better pipes and a fuel map can do. Makes me think I don't even need to do Stage II.
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The Adventures of Phoenix87x :rollin
Yeah, it never ends :lol
There's always some crazy crap going on with the Motorcycle.
On a side note, where I was yesterday there were long stretches of strait empty roads and again, I am blown away by the Stage I upgrade to the Harley. Wow, 3rd, 4th and even 5th gear have very satisfying pull. Its amazing what just better pipes and a fuel map can do. Makes me think I don't even need to do Stage II.
Did your mileage go down after that upgrade?
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That's a good question. From a technical standpoint, I guess it would have had to, but honestly I haven't really noticed that big of a difference.
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That's a good question. From a technical standpoint, I guess it would have had to, but honestly I haven't really noticed that big of a difference.
I see. I've only getting getting around 40 mpg during these cold months. I wasn't getting much more than that when it was warmer. I was hoping the MPG would go up a bit after getting the 1,000-mile service.
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I've probably been getting around the same, but then again I get on it most of the time its probably way less :lol
In other news, again I had the same issue with the saddlebag bracket going under the belt guard and grinding against it :facepalm:
This time I didn't drop the bike. I was going over some hills, got some subtle air and some how it landed underneath. I am just riding along and start hearing that tin foil scrapping sound and pull over and find this:
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Its hard to see, but the bracket is under the belt guard, again... Just scraping and grinding, and the noise is maddening.
So screw this crap, I ordered new brackets which hopefully can't go under
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Winter ended last week. Overall, I was fortunate enough to ride about 800 miles this winter. Sexcellent.
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That's sweet.
All in all, I probably did like 400 miles total for the winter. Had some pretty decent days, and hopefully by the time the really decent weather rolls around, this quarantine business will be calmed down a little. But we'll see
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Random motorcycle thoughts of the day, I seriously don't plan on owning two bikes again.
Working full time and just dealing with life, one of them was always just sitting around. And trying the sell the CBR has been a major pain in the ass. Two deals that were very close to confirming have already fallen through and the process is giving me a headache.
Also, don't ever try and sell through RumbleOn, which is an online company that was supposed to be easy and fast, where they just come to your house and pick up the bike. I bought the CBR for $7200 and the wanted to given me $3000... No way
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These are especially tough times for dealerships and private sellers alike. Good luck on your sale, mang!
I haven't been riding much since I caught The Plague earlier this month. And my job is only having half the normal number of people working at a time. I'm not sure how this new schedule works out but I've only gone to work 1 day out of the 5 I was scheduled to work this month...and of course it was fucking raining that day.
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Despite being laid off for about 6 weeks, I have only done 2 short rides in that time. Warm sunny days have been in limited Supply in my region (Philly burbs) but hopefully that changes soon. The silly "pre-covid me" had planned to have upgraded to a new Triumph Tiger by now, but alas that is not going to be a reality this year. Maybe next year, right?! Hopefully I can really enjoy my current bike (which is still basically showroom new) until that time. Along those lines, I WILL ride today!
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I wish I could ride today but my bike is completely dead. I charged the battery a couple times but everything dies as soon as I try to start it.
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I wish I could ride today but my bike is completely dead. I charged the battery a couple times but everything dies as soon as I try to start it.
Check the alternator?
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I wish I could ride today but my bike is completely dead. I charged the battery a couple times but everything dies as soon as I try to start it.
Have the connectors on the terminal shaken loose? I had that problem and re-tighted them and things worked normally again
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I wish I could ride today but my bike is completely dead. I charged the battery a couple times but everything dies as soon as I try to start it.
Have the connectors on the terminal shaken loose? I had that problem and re-tighted them and things worked normally again
I tightened them a couple days ago. Over the last couple months, the bike would sometimes not start right away and the clock would reset. A couple days ago the lights wouldn't even turn on. I charged the battery yesterday but the problem still persists. I'm going to call the dealership.
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Its such a new bike, that is BS
Harley and their non sense :P
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Its such a new bike, that is BS
Harley and their non sense :P
Very strange. I didn't leave the bike sitting for weeks without riding it. I road it at least once a week last month ???
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I can't stand battery issues.
My friend firmly tried to re-assure me that my issue was only the loose connections on the battery terminal, but I really didn't like getting stranded in a totally different state, so I just bought a new battery. Even though the one I had was fairly new.
You definitely shouldn't be having issues like that this soon.
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I wish I could ride today but my bike is completely dead. I charged the battery a couple times but everything dies as soon as I try to start it.
Have the connectors on the terminal shaken loose? I had that problem and re-tighted them and things worked normally again
I tightened them a couple days ago. Over the last couple months, the bike would sometimes not start right away and the clock would reset. A couple days ago the lights wouldn't even turn on. I charged the battery yesterday but the problem still persists. I'm going to call the dealership.
Not sure if this is true on HD's but has your regulator gone bad? My R6 has gone through two of them, usually overheats and melts.
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How old is the battery. I know that when older batteries drain all the charge out that sometimes they don't want to charge back. You may just need to replace the battery.
Also, the stator is located in the primary but it's usually not the problem.
I don't know what kind of bike you have but on my wife's 2015 Softail she bought brand new, the battery went out within like 3 months. The dealer replaced it for free (warranty). The moral of the story is that it's possible to get a bad battery.
BTW, I have a 2012 Road King Classic.
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Not sure if this is true on HD's but has your regulator gone bad? My R6 has gone through two of them, usually overheats and melts.
I've no idea what's wrong with it. I'm not a very mechanical mang.
How old is the battery. I know that when older batteries drain all the charge out that sometimes they don't want to charge back. You may just need to replace the battery.
Also, the stator is located in the primary but it's usually not the problem.
I don't know what kind of bike you have but on my wife's 2015 Softail she bought brand new, the battery went out within like 3 months. The dealer replaced it for free (warranty). The moral of the story is that it's possible to get a bad battery.
BTW, I have a 2012 Road King Classic.
It's a 2019 Low Rider. Hopefully it'll be a simple battery replacement.
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How old is the battery. I know that when older batteries drain all the charge out that sometimes they don't want to charge back. You may just need to replace the battery.
Also, the stator is located in the primary but it's usually not the problem.
I don't know what kind of bike you have but on my wife's 2015 Softail she bought brand new, the battery went out within like 3 months. The dealer replaced it for free (warranty). The moral of the story is that it's possible to get a bad battery.
BTW, I have a 2012 Road King Classic.
It's a 2019 Low Rider. Hopefully it'll be a simple battery replacement.
All I can say is that my experience with Harley dealerships has been exceptional. From maintenance work to coming and picking me up out in the middle of nowhere when I had a flat. I love their dealership network!
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All I can say is that my experience with Harley dealerships has been exceptional. From maintenance work to coming and picking me up out in the middle of nowhere when I had a flat. I love their dealership network!
My local dealer said they cannot tow my bike. They gave me a number of a towing company. I wonder if I'm going to have to pay for that if it's determined the bike problem is covered by the warranty.
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All I can say is that my experience with Harley dealerships has been exceptional. From maintenance work to coming and picking me up out in the middle of nowhere when I had a flat. I love their dealership network!
My local dealer said they cannot tow my bike. They gave me a number of a towing company. I wonder if I'm going to have to pay for that if it's determined the bike problem is covered by the warranty.
What dealer is this? When I was living in Dallas, my dealer was Maverick Harley and they would come and tow my bike out of my garage when needed. Maybe it's the pandemic.
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What dealer is this? When I was living in Dallas, my dealer was Maverick Harley and they would come and tow my bike out of my garage when needed. Maybe it's the pandemic.
It's Suffolk County Harley Davidson in Long Island New York. Yeah it could be because of The Plague. I'll ask them next time I talk to them.
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This is strange. After the bike died after being charged a third time, I gave up on charging it and just left it alone. The next day just for the hell of it, I turned the bike on to see if at least the lights would go on. They did. So I tried to start it. And it started with a little difficulty ???
So I turned it off and started it again a little bit later. Weird. The next day I tried starting it again and it started right up perfectly. Ok. I plugged in my Battery Tender Jr. and left it like that for about 8 hours (yesterday evening) and road to the dealership today.
The service mang checked for error codes and said there was a low voltage error code. He said bring it back if it dies again. I wasn't very satisfied with that answer. I still can't trust this bike. I'm buying a jump starter and will be carrying that around every time I ride. Also, I'm going to plug in the Battery Tender Jr. maybe at least once a week.
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Voltage Error code :huh:
That is such non-sense. Its practically a new bike. That is really unacceptable on HD's part. They've been making bikes for over a hundred years and they can't even iron out a kink as simple as that :P
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Voltage Error code :huh:
That is such non-sense. Its practically a new bike. That is really unacceptable on HD's part. They've been making bikes for over a hundred years and they can't even iron out a kink as simple as that :P
He said the voltage must've been low. I don't have a multimeter yet but I should probably get one. I do not know why the bike is working perfectly now. It's very bizarre. This thing was fucking dead. It wouldn't even start the first time I jumped it with my fucking car. The thing wouldn't even start when the Battery Tender Jr. showed it was fully charged.
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The whole thing is so bizarre and honestly I would scared to take it anywhere. And not being able to ride because I don't have confidence in the reliability of the bike is a cardinal sin on the part of Harley as far as I am concerned.
On a happier note, I did a little over 100miles yesterday and it was just what the doctor ordered.
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The whole thing is so bizarre and honestly I would scared to take it anywhere. And not being able to ride because I don't have confidence in the reliability of the bike is a cardinal sin on the part of Harley as far as I am concerned.
On a happier note, I did a little over 100miles yesterday and it was just what the doctor ordered.
That's awesome, mang!
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That's strange. I wonder if its a faulty ground or maybe the rectifier.
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Take it to a different dealership.
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I posted in another thread but I spent the day cleaning out the garage earlier this week and my bike makes things really tight with two cars. I think I'm going to bite the bullet and pick up this stand:
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bursig-center-lift-stand?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_ez2BRCyARIsAJfg-ktGo5qwxCyukQDqVgQBIMOakI8mrl0FJ61ndG_yAdooGtKMFEcKZbkaAhnKEALw_wcB
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I posted in another thread but I spent the day cleaning out the garage earlier this week and my bike makes things really tight with two cars. I think I'm going to bite the bullet and pick up this stand:
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bursig-center-lift-stand?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_ez2BRCyARIsAJfg-ktGo5qwxCyukQDqVgQBIMOakI8mrl0FJ61ndG_yAdooGtKMFEcKZbkaAhnKEALw_wcB
That looks like a nice heavy duty stand.
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Herrick - did you ever get your battery issue resolved?
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Herrick - did you ever get your battery issue resolved?
Kind of. They had it at the dealership for a week and said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. When I went to pick it up, I asked them what kind of testing they did. They only checked for error codes and started the bike up every day. They did not even check the battery itself.
I've had it over a week now and it seems fine. I'm getting into the habit of connecting the battery tender a couple hours before I ride. The battery tender charges the bike up pretty quickly.
Before I took it to the dealership, I took off the wiring harness for my heated gloves that was connected to the battery. The bike was dead before that but it started right up perfectly when I took that thing off. I don't know if that was causing the problem. Since then, I connected an adapter for my jump starter battery pack and everything's been ok. It seems fine but I plan on buying a new battery anyway.
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Herrick - did you ever get your battery issue resolved?
Kind of. They had it at the dealership for a week and said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. When I went to pick it up, I asked them what kind of testing they did. They only checked for error codes and started the bike up every day. They did not even check the battery itself.
I've had it over a week now and it seems fine. I'm getting into the habit of connecting the battery tender a couple hours before I ride. The battery tender charges the bike up pretty quickly.
Before I took it to the dealership, I took off the wiring harness for my heated gloves that was connected to the battery. The bike was dead before that but it started right up perfectly when I took that thing off. I don't know if that was causing the problem. Since then, I connected an adapter for my jump starter battery pack and everything's been ok. It seems fine but I plan on buying a new battery anyway.
Hold up now! You installed a wiring harness??? I guess I missed that earlier in the thread but had I known about that, the first thing I would have told you to do is take it off and troubleshoot from there. Was this a typical harness install with a black/red wire and you just install onto the battery?
I ask because if you don't get enough bite/good connection then you can cause electrical issues (see my comments about electrical arcing earlier in the thread). Also, anything installed using the battery is susceptible to draining the battery. As an example, when I installed my Garmin GPS many years ago, I came home from a ride and forgot to remove the unit from the bike. After a couple of days, it drained the battery to the point to where it wouldn't start. Motorcycle batteries only have about 5 or 6 starts in them even on a good battery so it doesn't take much to drain a battery to where the bike won't start. People actually hook power from the headlight housing when they install their Garmin or other electrical devices because when the bike is turned off, so is the power to the headlight.
I think you solved the frickin case! :justjen
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I love my 125cc
FUNNY STORY
I've been needing a new rear tyre for ages. For some reason it's had a very slow puncture so I'd just been putting air in every fortnight or so. I finally got around to ordering a nice chunky new tyre - like
an off road tyre for it for around £65. So obviously I get a nail in it the very next day. :mehlin
So I get the garage to put the previous tyre back on. At least I can get around.
Dad pulls the nail out of my brand new tyre and gets his mechanic friend to fit it with an inner tube - So now I have the best of both.
HOWEVER
Upon riding up to my Dads house to take the rear wheel off and put the brand new ( fixed and inner tubed ) tyre on - the tyre i'd been riding on for weeks which just had a tiny slow puncture LITERALLY
CAVES IN a couple of miles from Dads house ;D ;D. So I literally went 5 mph in first gear the rest of the way.
Impeccable timing :corn
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Herrick - did you ever get your battery issue resolved?
Kind of. They had it at the dealership for a week and said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. When I went to pick it up, I asked them what kind of testing they did. They only checked for error codes and started the bike up every day. They did not even check the battery itself.
I've had it over a week now and it seems fine. I'm getting into the habit of connecting the battery tender a couple hours before I ride. The battery tender charges the bike up pretty quickly.
Before I took it to the dealership, I took off the wiring harness for my heated gloves that was connected to the battery. The bike was dead before that but it started right up perfectly when I took that thing off. I don't know if that was causing the problem. Since then, I connected an adapter for my jump starter battery pack and everything's been ok. It seems fine but I plan on buying a new battery anyway.
Hold up now! You installed a wiring harness??? I guess I missed that earlier in the thread but had I known about that, the first thing I would have told you to do is take it off and troubleshoot from there. Was this a typical harness install with a black/red wire and you just install onto the battery?
I ask because if you don't get enough bite/good connection then you can cause electrical issues (see my comments about electrical arcing earlier in the thread). Also, anything installed using the battery is susceptible to draining the battery. As an example, when I installed my Garmin GPS many years ago, I came home from a ride and forgot to remove the unit from the bike. After a couple of days, it drained the battery to the point to where it wouldn't start. Motorcycle batteries only have about 5 or 6 starts in them even on a good battery so it doesn't take much to drain a battery to where the bike won't start. People actually hook power from the headlight housing when they install their Garmin or other electrical devices because when the bike is turned off, so is the power to the headlight.
I think you solved the frickin case! :justjen
I think I left that detail out but yeah it was connected to the negative & positive terminals of the battery. A dude at work said his wiring harness caused a similar problem because it wasn't screwed all the way down on the battery terminals.
The weird thing is my bike came back to life with the wiring harness still on. I only unscrewed & rescrewed the negative terminal when I jumped the bike. Maybe it loosened again when I road it to the dealership. The bike died a few days after that. I removed the wiring harness and the bike came back to life. I don't understand why it would drain the battery without the gloves connected and turned on :( Or maybe it's what you said about the connectors not being securely fastened to the battery terminals.
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Humidity is down in Charlotte so I'm out on a long ride. Having some lunch now. I always say I need to ride more but I actually need to do it.
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That's awesome.
I also would like to be riding more, but my state is still pretty locked down and you can't go sit down at a food place, so my "pick random restaurant to ride to" method of riding is being put on hold for the moment.
So lately I've just been doing short local rides.
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Herrick is having a crazy thought: trading in my 2019 HD Low Rider for a Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018-2020 version). I probably won't do it (not this year anyway) but I've been thinking about it for a while now.
I like the practicality of these bikes, the V-Strom 650 in particular with its sexcellent MPG and the regular gas it takes. I've no interest in off-road capability. I'm not a performance mang, and I think the 650 would have plenty of power for me.
I think I could just manage the seat height which is around 32 inches or a little more. I'm 5'8" with a 32-inch inseam.
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Herrick is having a crazy thought: trading in my 2019 HD Low Rider for a Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018-2020 version). I probably won't do it (not this year anyway) but I've been thinking about it for a while now.
I like the practicality of these bikes, the V-Strom 650 in particular with its sexcellent MPG and the regular gas it takes. I've no interest in off-road capability. I'm not a performance mang, and I think the 650 would have plenty of power for me.
I think I could just manage the seat height which is around 32 inches or a little more. I'm 5'8" with a 32-inch inseam.
I've known some Wee-Strom riders and they love their bikes! You could manage the seat height and you would probably love the ground clearance while cornering. Ideally, you should have both! :metal
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Herrick is having a crazy thought: trading in my 2019 HD Low Rider for a Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018-2020 version). I probably won't do it (not this year anyway) but I've been thinking about it for a while now.
I like the practicality of these bikes, the V-Strom 650 in particular with its sexcellent MPG and the regular gas it takes. I've no interest in off-road capability. I'm not a performance mang, and I think the 650 would have plenty of power for me.
I think I could just manage the seat height which is around 32 inches or a little more. I'm 5'8" with a 32-inch inseam.
I've known some Wee-Strom riders and they love their bikes! You could manage the seat height and you would probably love the ground clearance while cornering. Ideally, you should have both! :metal
I'm not a fast rider at all when it comes to cornering. I doubt I'd really appreciate the better lean angle.
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That sounds like a great idea Herrick
My first bike was the SV650 which has the same exact engine as the V-strom 650. A really excellent and highly reliable engine. The bike never gave me a single problem. And performance wise was satisfying and enjoyable without ever being scary or feeling like it was too much.
The only thing I will mention is that when I tried my friend's V-strom I wasn't able to flat foot it and I am 5' 10'', so just one thing to keep in mind. Once I got going it was fine though.
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That sounds like a great idea Herrick
My first bike was the SV650 which has the same exact engine as the V-strom 650. A really excellent and highly reliable engine. The bike never gave me a single problem. And performance wise was satisfying and enjoyable without ever being scary or feeling like it was too much.
The only thing I will mention is that when I tried my friend's SV650 I wasn't able to flat foot it and I am 5' 10'', so just one thing to keep in mind. Once I got going it was fine though.
Hmm...I'm pretty sure the SV650 has a lower seat height than the V-Strom. I heard the newer V-Stroms are narrower between the seat and tank so it's easier to get both feet on the ground. I'll definitely have to sit on one some time to check it out. Unfortunately, the closest dealership does not allow test rides.
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I mis typed
Correct the SV650 is low. It was my friends V-strom that I tried that was high
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Herrick is having a crazy thought: trading in my 2019 HD Low Rider for a Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018-2020 version). I probably won't do it (not this year anyway) but I've been thinking about it for a while now.
I like the practicality of these bikes, the V-Strom 650 in particular with its sexcellent MPG and the regular gas it takes. I've no interest in off-road capability. I'm not a performance mang, and I think the 650 would have plenty of power for me.
I think I could just manage the seat height which is around 32 inches or a little more. I'm 5'8" with a 32-inch inseam.
I've known some Wee-Strom riders and they love their bikes! You could manage the seat height and you would probably love the ground clearance while cornering. Ideally, you should have both! :metal
I'm not a fast rider at all when it comes to cornering. I doubt I'd really appreciate the better lean angle.
I don't know man, you may not "appreciate it" immediately but you will certainly notice it immediately. Especially after riding that Low Rider.
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I don't know man, you may not "appreciate it" immediately but you will certainly notice it immediately. Especially after riding that Low Rider.
Maybe I used the wrong word. But yeah, it will be a completely different riding experience. Hopefully I can find a dealership that allows test rides.
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If it wasn't for this stupid Covid, there would have been Suzuki demo days going on right now :P
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Are you mangs still riding out there?
I'm only going to work 3 days a week and I ride on those days unless it's raining. One of these days, I should do one of those long rides just for the sake of going on a long ride. I've never ridden more than 30 miles one way.
I'm still thinking about the Suzuki V-Strom 650 but I don't know...Even if I wanted to go through with the trade, I lost my registration. The only way I can get a copy is through the mail. Anyway, I still like my Low Rider but I really dislike keeping it clean. All that damn chrome...
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I haven't ridden in over a month, I think it's because I have a new car so I try to drive that as often as I can and also because it's been 90+ degrees every day with a feels like around 105; it's hard to go out in that heat. I did do a deep clean on the bike a few weeks ago and it's spotless.
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I also have barley ridden this summer. Maybe twice in the past 3 months and its also due to the heat.
This has been one of the hottest summers I can remember and it felt like every day was over 90 and add to that there's so many places closed or restricted, now I don't have spots to get something to eat and cool off. sucks
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I'm with you Phoenix. Usually I'd pick a place I haven't eaten at, find the nicest route and ride out. It's so hot that even if I rode in tshirt/shorts (I wouldn't) it'd be too hot.
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It's been hot here (Schlong Island, NY) but not over 100F. My ride to work is only 9 or 10 miles so it's not that bad. I haven't worn my riding jacket once this summer. Not very smart of me but oh well.
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Took a nice little trip into the Pocono mountains today with my friend to help him pick up his new 2009 Harley Crossbones. Not something I would buy per say, but a cool and different bike none the less.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ee/2e/36/ee2e3699076d4b7b06e63e6f30c1b491.jpg)
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Very cool, love the front tire
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Cool bike. I wonder how comfortable that seat is though.
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Cool bike. I wonder how comfortable that seat is though.
I took a hard look at the Crossbones when they first came out and the seat is actually not that uncomfortable at all. Love the fat front tire look.
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When I first looked at the seat, I was like "hmm, I wonder how well that works" and honestly not that bad. I did a quick run around the block and it felt fairly comfortable. It definitely has a classic bobber feel all around which is a cool feel for a change.
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Despite motorcycle forums saying that Zontes bikes " completely fall apart after 10,000 km "
My Zontes Tiger 125cc is now 3 years old and has racked up 50,000 km ( 30,000 miles ).
It's still in awesome condition and apart from obvious things that need replacing like sprockets, tyres chains etc...Nothing major has broken on it.
Except for a bearing casing inside the engine which let out all it's bearings into the engine. . .
Dad took the engine apart and he said that apart from that one thing - the engine still looked new.
So yeah. I'm very happy with it. **
** - Apart from every once in a while it doesn't want to start on the switch and it's something different every time. :xbones
One year we replaced the plug, the coil, the ignition barrel and it still didn't want to start. Not even on the kick or a bump . . .
In the end we took it to the garage and they said it was the generator. Dad said that they probably said it was that and it was something really stupid
and they didn't want to fess up that it was so simple. But whatevs. It works now.
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The same thing goes for sport bikes, you don't see many past 30-40k miles but that's mainly due to them being wrecked or not taken care of properly.
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The same thing goes for sport bikes, you don't see many past 30-40k miles but that's mainly due to them being wrecked or not taken care of properly.
Yes. People probably get a 125cc for a 'beginner' bike and absolutely trash it knowing they intend to get a bigger bike.
But I don't want a bigger bike so i'm taking care of my 125cc as much as I can.
I actually took it to the car wash recently ( not the drive in kind - the soapy spray and wax on a hose kind ) and after that it looked pretty much as good as new.
I've seen a few Zontes around that are half the age of mine that are covered in rust and filth. Oh well.
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My brother has planted a bug in my ear about flying to Oregon and renting a bike to drive the pacific coast byway. I'm looking it up now and the flights are crazy cheap right now for next year so I'm thinking of booking a flight now. Renting the bike would be the pricey part, roughly $900 but that would be a very cool drive.
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My brother has planted a bug in my ear about flying to Oregon and renting a bike to drive the pacific coast byway. I'm looking it up now and the flights are crazy cheap right now for next year so I'm thinking of booking a flight now. Renting the bike would be the pricey part, roughly $900 but that would be a very cool drive.
I'm jealous! Where would you book your return fight? San Diego? I've heard riders that riding on the ocean side made them nervous cause I don't think there are guardrails the entire length.
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I don't know, I'm just in planning stages and if my brother decides to come then we'll rent a car as he has a motorcycle endorsement but he doesn't ride. For now I was thinking of doing a loop from Portland back to Portland.
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Well as you know, riding a route in reverse is a completely different experience.
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Flights are so cheap I almost want to book it and just sort out the rest.
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I live in a town in West Wales and the furthest i've gone in one go is 40 miles.
Everyone says that beyond that town - the roads are amazing for motorcycle riding.
But I really don't want to go too far and break down.
That's the one thing i'm worried about.
If I ever go on a road trip on a motorcycle - i'd want to pack a spare chain and i'd put that green slime in the innertubes incase I got a puncture etc etc.
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Flights are so cheap I almost want to book it and just sort out the rest.
My passport expired in 1998 and I just never bothered getting another one.
I'm actually considering a flight from Cardiff in south Wales to Scotland. Staying overnight in a hotel or something and flying back to Cardiff.
It'd be an internal flight so I hopefully wouldn't need a passport plus i'd get to fly again.
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I live in a town in West Wales and the furthest i've gone in one go is 40 miles.
Everyone says that beyond that town - the roads are amazing for motorcycle riding.
But I really don't want to go too far and break down.
That's the one thing i'm worried about.
If I ever go on a road trip on a motorcycle - i'd want to pack a spare chain and i'd put that green slime in the innertubes incase I got a puncture etc etc.
I forget but you recently replaced you chain right? I think a flat tire is my biggest concern so I'd bring a can of fix-a-flat. The company I'd be renting from also provides roadside insurance so if you break down they'll come and look at it.
I think I'm still going to think on it but my birthday is coming up and as a treat to myself I may just buy the ticket for next year.
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Next year might be the better time. There's a lot of unrest going on in Portland at the moment :P
But man I love the pacific northwest. That's probably my favorite part of the country and I would also like to plan a trip like that myself.
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I forget but you recently replaced you chain right? I think a flat tire is my biggest concern so I'd bring a can of fix-a-flat. The company I'd be renting from also provides roadside insurance so if you break down they'll come and look at it.
I think I'm still going to think on it but my birthday is coming up and as a treat to myself I may just buy the ticket for next year.
I got a chain about a year ago and it's not fully extended yet and we've not taken a link out. I usually wait til i'm at the end of my adjustment and it's time to take out a link.
Then i'll get a new chain. Also my current one has a tight spot so another reason to change it.
I spoke to a biker once and he said anytime his chain gets loose - he doesn't tighten the chain using the adjustment - he literally gets a brand new chain and new sprocket.
Every time his chain needs a tighten. That's ludicrous to me. That's why we have adjustment on the rear axle.
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Next year might be the better time. There's a lot of unrest going on in Portland at the moment :P
But man I love the pacific northwest. That's probably my favorite part of the country and I would also like to plan a trip like that myself.
Yea I'm shooting for a long weekend in May, fly into Seattle drive down to brookings and back to portland. The reason I want to do seattle is there appears to be more bike options for rent. I'll keep you guys posted if this starts to pan out.
I forget but you recently replaced you chain right? I think a flat tire is my biggest concern so I'd bring a can of fix-a-flat. The company I'd be renting from also provides roadside insurance so if you break down they'll come and look at it.
I think I'm still going to think on it but my birthday is coming up and as a treat to myself I may just buy the ticket for next year.
I got a chain about a year ago and it's not fully extended yet and we've not taken a link out. I usually wait til i'm at the end of my adjustment and it's time to take out a link.
Then i'll get a new chain. Also my current one has a tight spot so another reason to change it.
I spoke to a biker once and he said anytime his chain gets loose - he doesn't tighten the chain using the adjustment - he literally gets a brand new chain and new sprocket.
Every time his chain needs a tighten. That's ludicrous to me. That's why we have adjustment on the rear axle.
I think it's smart to keep the chain lubed and adjust if necessary however if I have to do wild adjustments to keep a chain going then it's probably time to replace it.
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I tightened my chain yesterday and it took all of 3 minutes probably. The axle is nowhere near all the way extended.
But I do need a new chain as it happens as I said there is a tight spot in it.
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Have you tried chain wax go loosen it? Or is it an issue with the pin?
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Have you tried chain wax go loosen it? Or is it an issue with the pin?
Well I grease my chain (stop giggling at the back!) quite regularly so I doubt it's that.
It's worse when the chain is tight so I leave it a little bit loose. It's stretching quite quickly now compared to new - so I'll probably order a new one soon.
The trouble is - I don't ride in the winter at all unless I have to - and my job finishes in October so maybe i'll just wait.
Or get a £15 chain just to get me to next spring instead of the £50 that lasts a lot longer but i won't be using much come Autumn.
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Have you tried chain wax go loosen it? Or is it an issue with the pin?
Well I grease my chain (stop giggling at the back!) quite regularly so I doubt it's that.
It's worse when the chain is tight so I leave it a little bit loose. It's stretching quite quickly now compared to new - so I'll probably order a new one soon.
The trouble is - I don't ride in the winter at all unless I have to - and my job finishes in October so maybe i'll just wait.
Or get a £15 chain just to get me to next spring instead of the £50 that lasts a lot longer but i won't be using much come Autumn.
So do you mind me asking what model Zontes you have? I was doing a some research on the bike.
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It's a Tiger 125cc
I've ridden well over 30,000 miles on it in 3 years and it's only had one major problem in that time.
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It's a Tiger 125cc
I've ridden well over 30,000 miles on it in 3 years and it's only had one major problem in that time.
Curious question - what are the laws regarding licensing vs. size of motorcycle? I thought that some places across the pond had pretty hard restrictions.
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I have to do a CBT ( compulsory basic training ) every 2 years. It costs around £150 which is fine as that pays for the whole day.
You basically just prove you are competent and confident on the road and can control the bike and do all the basic and emergency manoeuvres.
For that you need a provisional driving license - which means you can only ride a 125cc motorbike with L plates on.
Which does not bother me one iota since my Tiger can go 80 on a good day and the speed limit is 60.
I never hold anyone up behind me and I can keep up with traffic.
I've tried my Dad's 600cc Yamaha Diversion and I don't feel safe on big bikes at all.
Plus the amount of times people on superbikes have overtaken me on a hairpin bend is ridiculous. You have no idea if anything is coming - and if it is - you're fucked.
I basically don't want that ability in my quiver so to speak.
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Ok so doing some more planning I came across this: https://www.cascadeloop.com/ I think I'm going to book the tickets to Seattle today or tomorrow. Prices for next year June are $266 round trip and Seattle has a lot more motorcycle rental options than portland, not to mention this ride looks amazing.
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Ok so doing some more planning I came across this: https://www.cascadeloop.com/ I think I'm going to book the tickets to Seattle today or tomorrow. Prices for next year June are $266 round trip and Seattle has a lot more motorcycle rental options than portland, not to mention this ride looks amazing.
That looks awesome. Do you have an idea of what bike you would want to rent when you get there?
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I have to do a CBT ( compulsory basic training ) every 2 years. It costs around £150 which is fine as that pays for the whole day.
You basically just prove you are competent and confident on the road and can control the bike and do all the basic and emergency manoeuvres.
For that you need a provisional driving license - which means you can only ride a 125cc motorbike with L plates on.
Which does not bother me one iota since my Tiger can go 80 on a good day and the speed limit is 60.
I never hold anyone up behind me and I can keep up with traffic.
I've tried my Dad's 600cc Yamaha Diversion and I don't feel safe on big bikes at all.
Plus the amount of times people on superbikes have overtaken me on a hairpin bend is ridiculous. You have no idea if anything is coming - and if it is - you're fucked.
I basically don't want that ability in my quiver so to speak.
So if you want to go to a bigger bike, do the requirements differ? I thought I heard that Germany requires you start on a lower cc bike for so many years and then you can go to the next size and of course pay more money. Here in the States you just have to pass the written and riding test and you can get as big of a bike that you want. It's not uncommon to hear of new riders crashing after buying their first bike.
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Ok so doing some more planning I came across this: https://www.cascadeloop.com/ I think I'm going to book the tickets to Seattle today or tomorrow. Prices for next year June are $266 round trip and Seattle has a lot more motorcycle rental options than portland, not to mention this ride looks amazing.
That looks awesome. Do you have an idea of what bike you would want to rent when you get there?
Note sure, eagleride has a bunch of bikes for rent. They have a BMW 1200GS for rent and I've always wanted to ride one. If you go here https://www.eaglerider.com/ you can see what's avaiable. The Yamaha Super Tenere looks neat and they have a few Harley's. I'm sure after doing roadtrips on my R6 anything will be more comfortable.
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Ok so doing some more planning I came across this: https://www.cascadeloop.com/ I think I'm going to book the tickets to Seattle today or tomorrow. Prices for next year June are $266 round trip and Seattle has a lot more motorcycle rental options than portland, not to mention this ride looks amazing.
That looks awesome. Do you have an idea of what bike you would want to rent when you get there?
Sweet! When the time is right, you should start a new thread and keep it updated ride vicariously through you. ;D
Note sure, eagleride has a bunch of bikes for rent. They have a BMW 1200GS for rent and I've always wanted to ride one. If you go here https://www.eaglerider.com/ you can see what's avaiable. The Yamaha Super Tenere looks neat and they have a few Harley's. I'm sure after doing roadtrips on my R6 anything will be more comfortable.
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Note sure, eagleride has a bunch of bikes for rent. They have a BMW 1200GS for rent and I've always wanted to ride one. If you go here https://www.eaglerider.com/ you can see what's avaiable. The Yamaha Super Tenere looks neat and they have a few Harley's. I'm sure after doing roadtrips on my R6 anything will be more comfortable.
No doubt
and speaking of supersports, I took the CBR out for the first since February today. I found a place that did oil changes/inspections that is 25mins away and I can use all beautiful backroads to get there. When I got on the CBR, I was like "damn, I actually used to take this thing on day trips? :lol"
Made me really appreciate the comfort of the Harley.
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So if you want to go to a bigger bike, do the requirements differ? I thought I heard that Germany requires you start on a lower cc bike for so many years and then you can go to the next size and of course pay more money. Here in the States you just have to pass the written and riding test and you can get as big of a bike that you want. It's not uncommon to hear of new riders crashing after buying their first bike.
Yes. You need to do another test - and I asked about the test I could do to ride my 125cc without L plates, take a passenger or go on motorways and it was stupid money.
Even more reason to stick to the CBT.
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Just got new hard mounted saddlebags and a backrest/luggage rack installed and they are working out great. I feel very comfortable going super long distance with this set up.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/f3/f9/58/f3f9588c6dcfe6c17ca7bf6e5e8c0587.jpg)
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Looks great! How many highway miles does a tank get you?
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If I can be extra careful when filling and get the gas filled totally to the top, it will go 210 miles on one tank, which works fantastic.
And on a side note, at some point in the next few months I'm gonna try and do the Stage II Harley upgrade which would add new Cams and its supposed to have a nice boost in power.
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I have a 15 litre tank I think...
If I fill the tank to brimming I can do around 350kilometres or 210 miles and that's around £15.
Work is 32 km away so 64 km a day. I need to fill up around once a week.
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Bike looks great!
You know, Harley's are very reliable machines but it's when you get beyond the Stage 1 kits and start messing the cams that people run into reliability issues. I had a friend that used to declare that we should be buying CVOs for all the money we put into the bikes after we get them.
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Finally sold the CBR600 today.
Bought it for 7k and sold it for 4000, which I'm happy with. It had been in a significant accident after all. And For the time being I'm not messing around with having two bike again until I get a house with a garage.
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That's a good price, was there any visible accident damage on the bike?
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No visible damage what so ever, but here's the funny part.
I'm like less than 10 mins from the place and decide to do one last 100mph+ rip on the bike and I look down after, and the damn right mirror is hanging off :lol
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/6d/71/29/6d7129493b7e0a33f0e5662901f045b1.jpg)
Top bolt came loose apparently and flew out, but they didn't even mention it.
I'm already missing it honestly, but I just never had a chance to ride it. And the extra cash was needed. Oh well
I definitely plan on getting another performance bike with-in the next few years, and it probably will be electric.
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I go through the same phases. I want another bike, I'll never part with my R6 but I barely ride my R6 as it is. I also want a weekend car, but I rarely drive my current car. I think I like the thrill of riding/driving something different. I was in Philly this past weekend and I had a rental corolla and no joke I was thrilled to get in and drive it because it was different. I feel the same way about bikes.
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Oh damn, you were in Philly? if you ever around the area again and want to meet up, message me.
For the next bike I am really interested in the Damon electric bike:
(https://www.revzilla.com/blog_content_image/image/64774/redline_hero/200108_DamonHypersport_hero.jpg)
200 mile range, 200 hp and 200 mph. And it has an adjustable riding position as well. No mirrors since it has an always on rear camera.
Either that or the Street Triple is catching my eye as well.
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Just got new hard mounted saddlebags and a backrest/luggage rack installed and they are working out great. I feel very comfortable going super long distance with this set up.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/f3/f9/58/f3f9588c6dcfe6c17ca7bf6e5e8c0587.jpg)
Sexcellent! Wait...didn't you have saddlebags before?
I got my first pair of saddlebags last month. It's very nice not having to wear a backpack all the time now.
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Sexcellent! Wait...didn't you have saddlebags before?
I got my first pair of saddlebags last month. It's very nice not having to wear a backpack all the time now.
Yeah, they were the throw over style and the bracket that they rested against somehow ended up going under the belt cover and bending/breaking it. Then I got different brackets that were too wide :P
Finally I got fed up and just ended up getting Harley brand, hard mounted (quick release) bags, and I couldn't be happier.
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Sexcellent! Wait...didn't you have saddlebags before?
I got my first pair of saddlebags last month. It's very nice not having to wear a backpack all the time now.
Yeah, they were the throw over style and the bracket that they rested against somehow ended up going under the belt cover and bending/breaking it. Then I got different brackets that were too wide :P
Finally I got fed up and just ended up getting Harley brand, hard mounted (quick release) bags, and I couldn't be happier.
Shit. That happened while you were riding? Sounds very scary.
I got my bags from Leather Pros. They were expensive but they did not require relocation of the rear signals. They are very easy to take off and put back on.
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Yeah, it was really crappy. Sounded like tin foil crumpling as I was riding. Thank god it didn't hit the belt
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/41/ad/0d/41ad0dd04b5551939b06c89d83595deb.jpg)
So nice not to deal with that anymore
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Oh damn, you were in Philly? if you ever around the area again and want to meet up, message me.
For sure man, my wife works for a company out in Bethlehem so I tag along on work trips from time to time.
I don't think I've even heard of the Damon bike
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I'm still lusting for a V-Strom 650. There's a new one nearby at a very good price in the trim and color I want. However, I lost my registration and I've been waiting over a month for a copy. I lost the original right after I received it in the mail.
Motorcycle registration copies cannot be acquired online and they are not allowing people into the NY DMV if whatever you want can be gotten via mail.
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There was a rumor earlier this year that Honda was going to use the Africa Twin engine in a Rebel 1100. That rumor has become true.
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/honda-rebel-1100-first-look/
It's kinda cool. I'm not a fan of the way these bikes look but I'm sure lots of people are going to have fun on them. I'd rather they put out an 1100 or 1300 Shadow with six gears and a bigger tank.
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Very cool. The rebel has always been a sweet bike and the extra power is great.
In other news, Yamaha has discontinued the R6. Perhaps my favorite bike :'(
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What!?!?!? No more R6? That has always been my favorite bike
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https://www.cyclenews.com/2020/11/article/yamaha-yzf-r6-discontinued-after-2020/
Sad but true. Only got to ride one once, but I absolutely loved it.
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What a bummer, I guess it makes sense. I have never seen a new R6 in the wild, it's always 2016 and earlier.
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Took the bike out today for the first time in months. Felt so good
I was really crossing my fingers that it would start, but it did. Hesitantly :lol
But hear it was 44 and sunny so I was able to get a decent ride in.
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Its been months since I've had mine out. I really need to go for a ride.
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Do you guys do anything special when you put your bikes into hibernation?
I've been lucky so far this winter. The longest I went without riding was 10 days because of snow. I ride to work pretty much every day otherwise.
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I put it on it's jack stands and trickle charger and that's it. Once it gets closer to riding season I'll do an oil change. I try to start the bike every couple of weeks and let it get up to temperature. Nothing crazy.
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When I get a place with a garage I will definitely do the trickle charger, but its at my friends house now so I'm a little limited.
I try to do an oil change around november and then another one as we hit spring and I am riding more often.
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Trickle charge and garage heater so it keeps it around 50 degrees roughly.
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You guys don't drain the gas tank or leave it filled with a fuel stabilizer?
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I don't but I have fuel injection so there's really no need.
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No, I'll usually get it close to empty and then fill it up when I start riding a bit more.
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The difference is if you have a carb or not.
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I never ride from around November to around february - far too cold and I have nowhere to go.
But I went out yesterday and it was cold but nice.
Looking forward to riding more regularly once I start work again.
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The difference is if you have a carb or not.
Ah, I didn't know that.
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2021 Harley models were announced today.
Nothing to write home about, but sadly it looks like they discontinued the standard low rider keeping only the S model. That is lame as hell as its the bike I own and my favorite Harley besides the fat boy. And I did not care for the S model when I rhode it. Oh well.
And they bumped up the prices on most of the models, which is brilliant considering they were already overpriced and many people have been out of work this past year or struggling :P
Oh harley...
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2021 Harley models were announced today.
Nothing to write home about, but sadly it looks like they discontinued the standard low rider keeping only the S model. That is lame as hell as its the bike I own and my favorite Harley besides the fat boy. And I did not care for the S model when I rhode it. Oh well.
And they bumped up the prices on most of the models, which is brilliant considering they were already overpriced and many people have been out of work this past year or struggling :P
Oh harley...
Heh heh yeah, those prices. They've also been closing dealerships. They're trying to keep supply lower and keep prices up. They want more sales at MSRP. The new CEO's approach is going after the "core customers". So much for the younger/newer riders.
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I'm not really a motorcycle guy, but I read about Harley all the time in various business/financial publications. It's almost like they're trying to tank the company.
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I haven't been keeping up with MC sales but I would suspect the "pandy" has had an affect on disposable income so I would think that ALL MC sales are down across the board.
I don't want to make this a political thread but a good way to inject fuel into the economy is to forgive student loans. That would give younger people the ability to participate in our economy whether it is buying a house or buying a motorcycle.
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I haven't been keeping up with MC sales but I would suspect the "pandy" has had an affect on disposable income so I would think that ALL MC sales are down across the board.
I don't want to make this a political thread but a good way to inject fuel into the economy is to forgive student loans. That would give younger people the ability to participate in our economy whether it is buying a house or buying a motorcycle.
Earlier last year like in the Spring, sales were going up. I think RV sales too.
And yeah that would be good for younger people, but I doubt even that would help Harley's sales :lol Those prices are just one of the things young people don't like about HD.
If I were a youngster, I'd be more concerned with getting a good car and an apartment or a house.
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Weekends in the winter during this lockdown are boring AF so I decided to get my bike out for when there's really nothing to do.
So of course its rained every day since.
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Used to ride a long time ago but gave it up. I live in the Phx metro area (Mesa) and riding on surface streets is just too crazy and risky. We have some of the worst drivers here.
Anyway, the following is a short list of bikes that I owned in chronological order of course. I bought them all brand new.
1. 1994 Honda Shadow 600 (4 spd) sapphire blue with spoked wheels. What a pita to clean but it had lots of chrome. First bike and it didn't take long to upgrade.
2. 1995 Honda Magna 750 (5 spd) candy red with mag wheels. That was a badass bike.
3. 2002 Honda CBRF4i 600 (6 spd) red/silver 2 tone. Very fast. Lean forward and hold on tight when grabbing a handful of throttle, and that was only a 600cc.
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The F4i is such a fantastic bike, I always wanted one but never got one.
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Yes, I only ride a 125CC with L plates on - but I don't see the plates when i'm riding and it's a good engine so i can keep up with traffic and not hold anyone up behind me.
My dad rides 'big bikes'. He has 2x Yamaha Diversion 600CC and one day I had a go on it on my own - just up and down his farm track -
- I did not feel safe at all. One of the things about my Zontes Tiger - is how safe it feels . It's quite big for a 125 so it's a nice comfy ride
- but it doesn't feel like it's too fast or big to lose control of it. PLUS it's light enough that if I do drop it - picking it up is easy.
My dad dropped his 900 CC and it was too heavy to lift up so he sold it for the 600.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTc2WDEwMjQ=/z/zeUAAOSwtNFbBXQa/$_86.JPG)
This is not a photo of my bike - but it's the exact same one and same colour. Mine has a large top box on the back for my Crash Helmet and Jacket when I get off. :)
The Zontes is my second road bike - after my 1995 Yamaha SR 125. Which lasted a year then the "big end" went apparently.
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Weekends in the winter during this lockdown are boring AF so I decided to get my bike out for when there's really nothing to do.
So of course its rained every day since.
Well that blows ballz. How cold does it get over there?
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I'm in Wales in the UK so it doesn't get particularly ICY. I can't remember the last time we had thick thick snow and by afternoon any overnight ice has always gone.
But I looked at my phone just now at 00:36 GMT ( about 19:36 America time give or take an hour ) and its still 11 degrees celsius in the middle of January so yeah not THAT cold..
But I think it gets down to -10 when it's freakishly cold. I never ever ride in the winter. I don't want to slip over and it's f-ing agony on my hands.
I can dress up warm as much as I want - but my hands always get the full force of the cold air - even with a thin pair of gloves underneath a thick pair of winter gauntlets.
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EDIT - also - regarding licensing in the UK. To ride my 125cc with L plates I have to do a Basic Test every 2 years which is around £150.
I checked and to literally do the next test up which would enable me to remove my L plates and ride on Motorways or take a passenger
is in the region of £750 and I have to get 100% on all my tests. Yeah no. £150 every two years to do a really basic test to ride anywhere
but Motorways ? Yes. That. I never intend to get a bigger bike - if I can upgrade the engine slightly to 175 or 250 cc I will but that's it.
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I'm in Wales in the UK so it doesn't get particularly ICY. I can't remember the last time we had thick thick snow and by afternoon any overnight ice has always gone.
But I looked at my phone just now at 00:36 GMT ( about 19:36 America time give or take an hour ) and its still 11 degrees celsius in the middle of January so yeah not THAT cold..
But I think it gets down to -10 when it's freakishly cold. I never ever ride in the winter. I don't want to slip over and it's f-ing agony on my hands.
I can dress up warm as much as I want - but my hands always get the full force of the cold air - even with a thin pair of gloves underneath a thick pair of winter gauntlets.
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EDIT - also - regarding licensing in the UK. To ride my 125cc with L plates I have to do a Basic Test every 2 years which is around £150.
I checked and to literally do the next test up which would enable me to remove my L plates and ride on Motorways or take a passenger
is in the region of £750 and I have to get 100% on all my tests. Yeah no. £150 every two years to do a really basic test to ride anywhere
but Motorways ? Yes. That. I never intend to get a bigger bike - if I can upgrade the engine slightly to 175 or 250 cc I will but that's it.
I knew they had a much more comprehensive system in the UK but I didn't realize you had to get 100% on all the tests. Shit.
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Yea I read up on UK and European motorcycle testing and it's crazy. Not like the states where I did a weekend class at 16 and then could go out and buy a Hayabusa :lol
The best riders I've seen though are in Paris. The situational awareness those guys have is bar none IMO
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Also I like seeing videos of people being complete wankers on their big bikes with no helmets or gloves etc and coming off.
It reminds me that anything can happen in an instant and to just NOT be STUPID when out riding.
Another reason to only ride a 125 is - I can't always overtake - so I can't do stupid things like overtake when it's a hairpin bend up ahead
like someone did to me once. It's like - if something comes around the corner - you're done.
I slipped over just pulling away from a junction in 2015 and my shoulder still hurts sometimes.
I can't imagine slipping over at 70mph with no gear on. Just for the 'instagram likes m8'...
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I'm guilty of not wearing full gear, mostly in the warmer seasons. I'm not a wanna-be racer though and I've no interest in doing stunts, so hopefully that evens it out :biggrin:
Speaking of doing stupid things, this is one of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wTGbO3y9CA
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Speaking of doing stupid things, this is one of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wTGbO3y9CA
That accident is basically what happened to me, accept I woke up in an ambulance :P
I promise I wasn't anywhere near as annoying as that guy...
He's like the poster child for the exact type of person who shouldn't ride a super sport.
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I'm guilty of not wearing full gear, mostly in the warmer seasons. I'm not a wanna-be racer though and I've no interest in doing stunts, so hopefully that evens it out :biggrin:
Speaking of doing stupid things, this is one of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wTGbO3y9CA
This dude grew up 5 houses up from me and we hung out all the time until I was about 15. He was always an idiot, but this move takes the cake. No helmet and he's wearing flip flops!
(https://i.gifer.com/9BZr.gif)
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I'm guilty of not wearing full gear, mostly in the warmer seasons. I'm not a wanna-be racer though and I've no interest in doing stunts, so hopefully that evens it out :biggrin:
Speaking of doing stupid things, this is one of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wTGbO3y9CA
This dude grew up 5 houses up from me and we hung out all the time until I was about 15. He was always an idiot, but this move takes the cake. No helmet and he's wearing flip flops!
(https://i.gifer.com/9BZr.gif)
How badly did he fuck himself up?
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How badly did he fuck himself up?
He only got a few thousand likes on Instagram😌...
I saw one where a guy is wearing a go pro on his helmet and is glove-less - so all you see is the front of the bike screaming thru traffic - he has to brake hard - goes over -
... and the last thing you see thru his go pro is his hands out in front of him going towards the road. Then it ends. RIP hands.
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Used to ride a long time ago but gave it up. I live in the Phx metro area (Mesa) and riding on surface streets is just too crazy and risky. We have some of the worst drivers here.
Anyway, the following is a short list of bikes that I owned in chronological order of course. I bought them all brand new.
1. 1994 Honda Shadow 600 (4 spd) sapphire blue with spoked wheels. What a pita to clean but it had lots of chrome. First bike and it didn't take long to upgrade.
2. 1995 Honda Magna 750 (5 spd) candy red with mag wheels. That was a badass bike.
3. 2002 Honda CBRF4i 600 (6 spd) red/silver 2 tone. Very fast. Lean forward and hold on tight when grabbing a handful of throttle, and that was only a 600cc.
Yeah - my first bike was a VLX. It took less than a month and an "oh shit" moment to realize I needed a more powerful bike. Those Magna's are awesome bikes!
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He walked away from what I remember. I think he went to the hospital anyway because his leg was hurting, but he didn't really damage anything.
Here's the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMyamIyoMs
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Ah, c'mon. Where's the rest of the footage? I wanted to see him hit the ground and flop around like a rag doll.
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The biggest mistake new riders make is getting too much bike as their first ride. The other mistake is having the "watch this" attitude. :loser:
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My 'mantra' when riding if you like is - " Don't Be Stupid "... cause you only have to be stupid once for your life to be completely fucked in an instant.
If that were to happen - I NEVER want it to be MY FAULT.
I never want to use the phrase " If Only..."
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My 'mantra' when riding if you like is - " Don't Be Stupid "... cause you only have to be stupid once for your life to be completely fucked in an instant.
If that were to happen - I NEVER want it to be MY FAULT.
I never want to use the phrase " If Only..."
Hey - you're quoting Neil Peart! :metal
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He walked away from what I remember. I think he went to the hospital anyway because his leg was hurting, but he didn't really damage anything.
Here's the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMyamIyoMs
Lucky guy :lol
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My 'mantra' when riding if you like is - " Don't Be Stupid "... cause you only have to be stupid once for your life to be completely fucked in an instant.
If that were to happen - I NEVER want it to be MY FAULT.
I never want to use the phrase " If Only..."
Hey - you're quoting Neil Peart! :metal
Since I am neither a fan of the band Rush nor their late timekeeper - i find this remark... Illogical🖖🏼😒
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He walked away from what I remember. I think he went to the hospital anyway because his leg was hurting, but he didn't really damage anything.
Here's the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMyamIyoMs
Lucky guy :lol
You want to see some shit? Look up Isle of Man crashes! Whooo doggy, that'll wake you up!
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You can get seriously hurt as bikes, especially super sports now are unforgiving and we'll get you to speed in a blink of an eye.
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The seaside town where I drive in the summer - dozens and dozens of bikes congregate on the promenade and one day I saw a 1250CC bike. Which is ridiculous.
What do yo need all that for ? that's literally ten times as powerful as mine and I can keep up with traffic, do the speed limit and exceed it if need be etc etc.
Just silly. And when it started up it was horrendously loud. Maybe over compensating there bud ?
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The seaside town where I drive in the summer - dozens and dozens of bikes congregate on the promenade and one day I saw a 1250CC bike. Which is ridiculous.
What do yo need all that for ? that's literally ten times as powerful as mine and I can keep up with traffic, do the speed limit and exceed it if need be etc etc.
Just silly. And when it started up it was horrendously loud. Maybe over compensating there bud ?
I'm not a fan of loud exhausts. I have a Harley but the newer ones are pretty quiet. I don't like the sound all that much but I'd rather keep it as is than get a louder exhaust that sounds better.
And I admit, this bike is more powerful than I need but I really didn't like the buzziness on the highway of my last bike which only had 5 gears. It was a 750 and I was perfectly fine with that power. If it had 6 gears, I would've kept it.
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My 125cc has 6 gears if you count neutral :neverusethis:
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Harley measures engine size in cubic inches or CI but for my example I'll use CC.
My Road King is 1700cc and weighs close to 900lbs and is a 6 speed. The 6th gear only comes into play when you're hitting speeds at 75mph + which drops the RPM from 3000+ to around 2800 allowing for a more comfortable cruising.
If this size of bike seems ridiculous consider that they are meant for comfort when riding long distance whereas a smaller CC bike would not be nearly as comfortable for those long trips. They would be buzzy at high speeds and you're gonna feel every bump, rock and crack on the road and at the end of the day you will be more fatigued. The suspension on my bike is incredible and it rides like "buttah".
So to a person who rides a bike for practical reasons (maybe their only mode of transportation) if you went on 2500 mile trip on a 125cc, you'd probably be looking for bigger bike when you get back.
Also, my bike has true cruise control which I call a "game-changer". I will always have cruise control on any bike I own in the future.
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Fair enough - i think the longest i've spent in the saddle in one go is 90 minutes. But that was a lot of stopping and standing on two feet due to traffic.
It's probably also true in a car - but when there's SLOW traffic *uphill* - that's really annoying on a bike.
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Harley measures engine size in cubic inches or CI but for my example I'll use CC.
My Road King is 1700cc and weighs close to 900lbs and is a 6 speed. The 6th gear only comes into play when you're hitting speeds at 75mph + which drops the RPM from 3000+ to around 2800 allowing for a more comfortable cruising.
If this size of bike seems ridiculous consider that they are meant for comfort when riding long distance whereas a smaller CC bike would not be nearly as comfortable for those long trips. They would be buzzy at high speeds and you're gonna feel every bump, rock and crack on the road and at the end of the day you will be more fatigued. The suspension on my bike is incredible and it rides like "buttah".
So to a person who rides a bike for practical reasons (maybe their only mode of transportation) if you went on 2500 mile trip on a 125cc, you'd probably be looking for bigger bike when you get back.
Also, my bike has true cruise control which I call a "game-changer". I will always have cruise control on any bike I own in the future.
When I was doing my roadtrip from Florida to North Carolina on my R6 my cruise control was a rubber gasket that I can roll and on and wedge my throttle to stay open :lol
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You're a braver man than me Reaper. The most I ever did on the CBR was 100 miles :lol
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You're a braver man than me Reaper. The most I ever did on the CBR was 100 miles :lol
You've all got Herrick beat. My longest ride was probably 35 minutes/20 miles or something like that.
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35 minutes ?!
It's a 30 minute ride each way to work every day.
I routinely drive 40 miles in one go to my favourite seaside towns on my days off in summer :)
Because i'm probably slightly aspergers - I like to count down the miles so it seems to go quicker.
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You're a braver man than me Reaper. The most I ever did on the CBR was 100 miles :lol
It was almost exactly 600 miles, after about 200 miles I knew I made a mistake. It got easier around 400 miles because my body was numb :lol
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I sure know that numbness, lol.
By the end of my time with the cbr, i could barely go 15mins before i felt it :lol
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Have you mangs heard about the engine Suzuki patented a while back? There was some speculation it was going to replace the V-Strom but that's a v twin engine and this new one is a parallel twin I believe. I guess they could still put it in a new V-Strom and just...keep calling it a V-Strom.
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No this is the first I've heard about it, are they planning to do a parallel style setup like BMW does?
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No this is the first I've heard about it, are they planning to do a parallel style setup like BMW does?
I'm not a very mechanical mang. I don't know anything really about BMWs.
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/suzuki-parallel-twin-developing-fast/
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Monday was sunny but still icy on the roads so I didn't go out.
Today was grey skies but no ice so I went for a quick spin :)
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Monday was sunny but still icy on the roads so I didn't go out.
Today was grey skies but no ice so I went for a quick spin :)
Nice! I haven't ridden since last Tuesday. Cold weather and a spasm in my neck. Sucks.
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I can bear the cold for around 10 miles then it gets really painful on my hands.
But just buzzing around my town ? No probs.
Obviously out on the open road on a gorgeous day in the middle of summer ? Fantastic.
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Once I get a place with a garage, my heart is all about the Triumph Speed Triple RS
(https://cdn.dealerspike.com/imglib/v1/800x600/imglib/Assets/Inventory/B6/EA/B6EA4F68-A0CB-4B89-B6B8-5EBF9A7D1686.jpg)
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Good-looking bike :metal
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That is such a gorgeous bike, I'm a big fan of single sided swing arms
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That is such a gorgeous bike, I'm a big fan of single sided swing arms
Yeah, they are nice. I also really like the dual exhaust.
I loved the power of my CBR, but the comfort factor kept me from riding it, so this would be a good middle ground. If it is as comfortable as my SV650 was then we are in business.
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I think this upcoming Honda looks good but alas, it'll most likely be too tall for me.
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/further-confirmation-of-honda-nt1100/
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That looks sweet Herrick. Definitely too tall for me though :lol
I even had trouble with my buddies Vstrom, lol
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Before I bought my Zontes - I was after something a bit more "angled" - like The Uss Vengeance - which apparently was inspired by motorbike design.
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/29d11de9-394e-4f6f-a221-bfeeebd1d624/dcrm4ib-492e362c-e49d-4a88-a56e-7c6d12eea00c.jpg/v1/fill/w_1600,h_901,q_75,strp/uss_vengeance_by_avitus12_dcrm4ib-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9OTAxIiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvMjlkMTFkZTktMzk0ZS00ZjZmLWEyMjEtYmZlZWViZDFkNjI0XC9kY3JtNGliLTQ5MmUzNjJjLWU0OWQtNGE4OC1hNTZlLTdjNmQxMmVlYTAwYy5qcGciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTYwMCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19.EvfPl9yYpUz0qU7hkk8tRn3CJlWaUB1GwnBJr2W5_TQ)
(https://www.dsf.my/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/yamaha-mt-10-2016.jpg)
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Is that the Yamaha MT-07?
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That looks like a MT-10 if I had to guess
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Yes. MT-10 .
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I was thinking of some bucketlist bikes I'd to own sometime in my lifetime, anyone have any bikes they'd like to have if money were no object?
2008 Yamaha R1: Yamaha peaked in appearance with the R1 in this generation, I loved this bike and always wanted one
First gen BMW S1000RR: There is reason a bike needs to be this fast on the road but after riding one at a demo event it was intoxicating. The asymmetrical looks really grew on me
Ducati Diavel: I love this bike and really have been toying with the idea of getting one if I can ever part ways for the R6. I took one for a demo ride and it's comfortable, beautiful and powerful
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My bucket list bikes:
Yamaha R6 or R1 - My favorite bikes. Just love em
Triumph Speed Triple RS - The speed of a sport bike that I love, but with some comfort
Harley Fat boy- The bike that made me want to ride motorcycles when I watched Terminator 2 for the first time
One of the electric bikes - The speed and acceleration is unparalleled.
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It's been almost 4 weeks since I've ridden. I haven't gone this long without riding before. I don't see myself riding within the next two weeks until this snow melts. I'm getting a little worried about the gas in my gas tank :(
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RE : Electric motorbikes.
As long as they were fast - and looked cool as hell - like futuristic and stuff - i would have ZERO problems riding one.
I just wonder what would be the 125 cc equivalent for L plates etc ...
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It's been almost 4 weeks since I've ridden. I haven't gone this long without riding before. I don't see myself riding within the next two weeks until this snow melts. I'm getting a little worried about the gas in my gas tank :(
I think you'll be fine, I've had gas sit in my bike for 4 months and it started and ran fine.
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RE : Electric motorbikes.
As long as they were fast - and looked cool as hell - like futuristic and stuff - i would have ZERO problems riding one.
I just wonder what would be the 125 cc equivalent for L plates etc ...
Man, I got to ride the Harley Livewire once and I was ready to buy it right there on the spot. Getting to experience it first hand made me a believer.
It's been almost 4 weeks since I've ridden. I haven't gone this long without riding before. I don't see myself riding within the next two weeks until this snow melts. I'm getting a little worried about the gas in my gas tank :(
I think you'll be fine, I've had gas sit in my bike for 4 months and it started and ran fine.
Same with me. It was a little hesitant, but it started up ok.
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RE : Electric motorbikes.
As long as they were fast - and looked cool as hell - like futuristic and stuff - i would have ZERO problems riding one.
I just wonder what would be the 125 cc equivalent for L plates etc ...
This is an interesting thing with electric bikes. As they become more popular, perhaps they could make models where the performance aspects are unlocked based on licensing requirements over there. I mean unlocked by the dealership. I don't know how feasible that is but these bikes could become the ultimate bikes to grow into.
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If Petrol is ever over with - and it's electric vehicles from here on out - i'd get an electric bike easily.
I saw a youTube video on them and they have the same performance as petrol bikes.
If there was a decent 125 cc equivalent that looked really snazzy - i'd get one 100%
:)
Only problem would be maintenance - since my Dad has had bikes his whole life - so any problem - he usually knows what to do
- or he gets his mechanic friend to do it ( who super conveniently lives on his drive ! ) .
So i've never had to take my bike to a garage and for them to go " weeeeeeellllllllllll.........."
...But an electric bike ? We'd all be in the dark.
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(https://i.imgur.com/CDCrBT4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vaGBO82.jpg)
Jet washed my motorbike :) He looks as good as new now! 4 years old and 60,000 KM on the clock!
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Awesome
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The biggest mistake new riders make is getting too much bike as their first ride. The other mistake is having the "watch this" attitude. :loser:
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Awesome
:laugh: :laugh:
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Looks good :tup!
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Nice and clean :metal
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:metal
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6'3" 200 lbs.
Just reading the thread from the beginning. I'm 5'7" and around 165lbs :D
Probably why I don't get tired on long rides.
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My bike fucking fell over a couple days ago. The pavement cracked, the kickstand sunk in, and the bike tipped over. I think it was a somewhat gradual tip over...I think the bike had been sinking into the pavement for a while and it was leaning up against a leetle snow mountain. When that mountain melted, I think that's when the bike fell over.
After picking the bike up with some help (there was snow all over the ground and I didn't want to attempt picking it up meself), I smelled gas. There was some leaking but I don't know from where. My tank was filled up and I've read a gas leak is normal when a bike falls over and the tank is more than half filled.
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Hope it's not broken !! I've broken a couple of clutch levers from it going over.
One time I was had finished work and it was a baking hot day in summer and i was all excited to go to the beach and I pulled my clutch to start it up - and the cable snapped.
:emo: no beach for me.
Always a pain when things like that happen - cause then you can't do anything or go anywhere til a new one arrives and you fit it.
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I rode my bike today. It felt fine. It's not leaking gas. Looks like nothing was damaged.
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Excellent news !!!
Related - I parked in the supermarket last week and when I got back to my bike it was on its side. :emo:
Luckily the only damage was the mirror mount which snapped off - the mirror and arm were fine.
Clutch lever also unscathed. On my Yamaha SR - if it ever fell over - either the brake or clutch level would snap off.
Guess my Zontes is built to last. Headlight cowl scuffed too . Oh well. i've had the bike 4 years and it's done 60,000 KM - it's done well. :)
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Oh damn, you were in Philly? if you ever around the area again and want to meet up, message me.
For the next bike I am really interested in the Damon electric bike:
(https://www.revzilla.com/blog_content_image/image/64774/redline_hero/200108_DamonHypersport_hero.jpg)
200 mile range, 200 hp and 200 mph. And it has an adjustable riding position as well. No mirrors since it has an always on rear camera.
Either that or the Street Triple is catching my eye as well.
:o :drool: Man that is a sexy Tron-esque bike.
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Excellent news !!!
Related - I parked in the supermarket last week and when I got back to my bike it was on its side. :emo:
Luckily the only damage was the mirror mount which snapped off - the mirror and arm were fine.
Clutch lever also unscathed. On my Yamaha SR - if it ever fell over - either the brake or clutch level would snap off.
Guess my Zontes is built to last. Headlight cowl scuffed too . Oh well. i've had the bike 4 years and it's done 60,000 KM - it's done well. :)
Damn. Has that ever happened before? Was it a very windy day?
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It's not happened to my current bike. My old Yamaha SR125 would go over quite easily. I broke a few clutch levers .
But my side stand is a bit worn now so maybe it was wind or someone knocked it.
I'll put it on the centre stand from now on I think.
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It's not happened to my current bike. My old Yamaha SR125 would go over quite easily. I broke a few clutch levers .
But my side stand is a bit worn now so maybe it was wind or someone knocked it.
I'll put it on the centre stand from now on I think.
That sucks, mang. Sorry to hear that.
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No biggie. I just drove around with only one mirror for a bit :) Bike is fine otherwise.
Dad ordered a new part so now I have a spare clutch lever.
Jobs a good 'un !
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:metal YEEEET
Just taxed and insured my Motorbike for 2021
i'm LEGAL, baby so let's ride... :zydar:
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My registration is due in April. For some reason, all motorcycle registrations in Herrickland are due every April ???
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Coincidentally so are mine - but they're annual and my first road bike was registered in April so there you go.
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Because I bought my 2017 Zontes Tiger outright brand new from a showroom - I got to choose from a list of number plates for it ( license plate )
So I chose the one with an X in it ! :p
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My registration is due in April. For some reason, all motorcycle registrations in Herrickland are due every April ???
My motorcycle is still registered in Florida with Florida plates so it's due in September, my car is due in August I believe. It was easy in Florida because your registration expired on your birthday :lol
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I opted for the 2 year registration so I am still good until 2022 :laugh:
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I do that too but I just realized yesterday after reading this thread I lost my registration sticker, going to need to order a new one.
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I don't know how it works in the US and A...
The UK stopped requiring visible tax discs a few years back and it's all done online now. I know everyone says the DMV is pure hell - which is why i'm glad I can do it online
and it takes MINUTES.
I get super stressed about taking out insurance on my bike as contract is ultra confusing. I had a panic a few years back as I signed up for Insurance which was
- lets say £150 ( i pay monthly ). And on the contract - it was written in such a way that it looked like i'd be paying £150 a month.
And of course I read that at closing time on a Friday so had to fret about it all weekend til i could phone them up on the Monday and have them clarify it.
...
This year i'm just letting my current insurance auto-renew instead of going through all that sh*t again.
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It varies state by state, but luckily mine doesn't require visible tags, so I just keep my paperwork in my pocket and I'm set. Everything can be renewed online as well
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On the once in a blue moon occasion I get pulled over - they can check all my deets there and then. I just need to show them my
Provisional License card and they check that and the Number ( license ) plate with their database.
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Just went out for a cruise. Did about 12 miles.
It's VERY windy - so driving with the wind I got up to abut 80mph. Against the wind 60mph tops. ;D
Still a bitter wind though being March. Can't wait for it to be hot. Riding in the sunshine with the warm air = bliss.
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Just went out for a cruise. Did about 12 miles.
It's VERY windy - so driving with the wind I got up to abut 80mph. Against the wind 60mph tops. ;D
Still a bitter wind though being March. Can't wait for it to be hot. Riding in the sunshine with the warm air = bliss.
Just curious, what temperature is considered hot in your part of the world?
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Lets just say the Tabloids plaster the temp in farenheit when its hot ( 100 Farenheit would be a freakishly HOT summer - around 40 C )
And they always use Celsius when it's freakishly cold. Record is around -10 I think ??
But a NICE decent UK Summer is around 30 Celsius. :)
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One of the positives from last March's first l*ckd*wn in the UK was that the weather was AMAZING for three solid months. Hot and dry every day. Amazing. I just went for long walks every day.
That weather began around March 25 so we shall see !
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Great day of riding. Did 100 miles and Its just what I needed. Went and got BBQ and Beers with my friend and had a blast.
But it started out shitty:
The bike wouldn't start today... I knew it was only a matter of time, but it still made me mad. In the past 8 months I may have ridden only like 4 times so the battery was kaputz. Oh well
But I Learned some valuable lessons though:
A) push starting a Harley is not something I can do or want to do :P
B) Apparently you can jump start a bike with a car (but the car has to remain off)
So yeah, we used my friends car to jump start it. Didn't even know you could do that, lol. Ran fine the rest of the day.
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I've been using a battery tender. It came in handy when I didn't ride from January 19 to about February 25. That's the longest I've gone without riding since I started in 2018.
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I want to use the tender sooooooo bad, but the bike has to still stay at my friend's house for the time being. I bought a tender and he said he would charge it from time to time, but apparently never has, as was made obvious today.
Can't complain too much since he lets me keep it there for free, so yeah. Can't wait to get a house with a garage...
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I want to use the tender sooooooo bad, but the bike has to still stay at my friend's house for the time being. I bought a tender and he said he would charge it from time to time, but apparently never has, as was made obvious today.
Can't complain too much since he lets me keep it there for free, so yeah. Can't wait to get a house with a garage...
Yeah that sucks. I think I remember you mentioned in an older post that you were keeping the bike somewhere else. I don't have a garage either, but luckily there is a spot by my front door with an outlet where I can keep the bike charged all the time.
In other news, I'm still thinking about trading in my Low Rider for a V-Strom 650. I love the Low Rider but I do not like the chrome at all.
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The V-strom would be cool. A totally different experience. I dig the chrome for the most part, but I think the all black models are where its at:
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b4/86/71/b48671dd414e0b71251fe45cb183e3de.jpg)
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The V-strom would be cool. A totally different experience. I dig the chrome for the most part, but I think the all black models are where its at:
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b4/86/71/b48671dd414e0b71251fe45cb183e3de.jpg)
That is nice. I like the looks of those pre-2018 Fat Boys more than the newer ones.
If I had the money, I'd get the Low Rider all blacked out. I'm not sure how much easier it would be to keep clean though.
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Oh I totally agree. Sure the 2018+ fat boys are fun to ride and everything but the look just is not the same :tdwn
I wanted to love the all black low rider s so bad, but I couldn't wait to get off of it :lol
Which is bizarre since the regular low rider is bike I bought and the bike I love
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Oh I totally agree. Sure the 2018+ fat boys are fun to ride and everything but the look just is not the same :tdwn
I wanted to love the low rider s so bad, but I couldn't wait to get off of it :lol
Which is bizarre since the regular low rider is bike I bought and the bike I love
What didn't you like about the Low Rider S?
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Very uncomfortable. Felt awkward to ride. Very rigid. Wasn't digging it
And that very well could have been because it was a M8 softail low rider s and I ride a dyna low rider. Never got to ride the pre-2018 low rider s though
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Very uncomfortable. Felt awkward to ride. Very rigid. Wasn't digging it
And that very well could have been that it was a M8 softail low rider s and I ride a dyna low rider. Never got to ride the pre-2018 low rider s though
I'll have to check it out one day if I ever get to go to a demo day. I don't think I'd buy one though even if I had the money. I love how it looks but it's too bad-ass looking for me and I whatever "performance" aspects it has would be lost on Herrick.
Now that they have discontinued the regular Low Rider, if I had to buy another new HD, I'd get a Slim I think.
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Despite it having the big bad 114, the performance felt kinda meh... My friend rode it as well and he wasn't really feeling it either. We both really liked the Fat boy though.
The slim would be very cool. I don't think there's any other HD out there that I would want, lol
My bike feels perfect. I just need to do a Stage II on mine and then we'll be in business ;D
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Despite it having the big bad 114, the performance felt kinda meh... My friend rode it as well and he wasn't really feeling it either. We both really liked the Fat boy though.
The slim would be very cool. I don't think there's any other HD out there that I would want, lol
My bike feels perfect. I just need to do a Stage II on mine and then we'll be in business ;D
The 114 seems a bit overrated. Isn't like only 10% more power or something? I don't really know about performance stuff. I'm fine with the stock performance of the M8 107.
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yeah, it definitely felt exaggerated.
Especially when you are used to being able to get up to 72mph in first gear with a sport bike, lol
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My bike went through a phase of not starting once a year - and the problem was always something different.
Quite annoying.
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So Dad got me a pair of LED side lights with 8 bulbs in each - and we finally wired them up yesterday to come on with Full Beam.
I went out after dark for a test drive last night and :biggrin: :o OMG the difference is ridiculous.
I can actually see at night now !
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Those make a huge difference, when I got my R6 years ago I did a headlight swap and it was one the best modifications I've done to my bike.
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The headlight bulb itself is an LED but it's still really weak on dipped. Now it's like I have car headlights on full beam .
I think what I should also do is get foglights as it can get ridiculously foggy going to and from work and it's already a 30 min ride.
When I have to go 40mph the whole way with my visor open - it's not very pleasant.
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So the weather yesterday was stunning so I finally talked myself into riding the 1 hour to one of my fave seaside towns.
Motorcycles always congregate on the Promenade and one of them was " 160 Cubic Inches "
I did the sums and found out that's about 2,500 CC - which is just ridiculous.
I ride a 125 CC and I can do 80 mph and overtake slow drivers. It's FINE.
Why do you need TWENTY times the power ? :lol
Granted i've never ridden for more than 90 mins in one go but my bike is pretty comfy.
Since my road-worthi-ness test last October - I had some new bushings in my swing arm and the front fork adjusted. I took it up to 80
going down this ultra long hill near me and it felt VERY stable. Not like my old Yamaha SR 125 which at that speed left like I was in
a shopping trolley :D
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My Harley is roughly 1700cc but its a heavy bike and its power allows for a confident riding experience. Anything over 100mph on the highway it struggles significantly which I am cool with.
In contrast my Racebike was 600cc and could go 70mph in first gear and do around 155mph top speed which was WAY more then what I needed (in hindsight)
So I guess it comes to down to the type of bike and what the rider is comfortable with, but I don't think I would need anything like 2500cc.
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It isn't just about the power for me but the weight too. My bike is 661 pounds and I was still getting blown around a bit on the way home from work a few nights ago. I wouldn't want to ride a much lighter bike in those conditions.
Edit: From what I understand, the heavier bikes like Harleys need bigger engines because they're not fully liquid cooled. Liquid cooling is more efficient and can make more power in a smaller package.
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I got a Gerbing heated jacket liner. The thing is very thin and fits easily over a sweatshirt and fits nicely in my light riding jacket which also has a removable liner. I haven't tried the heated liner yet but I heard it gets very warm. I'm wondering if it will be enough to ride in the temperatures I ride in. Lowest I ride in is 20 degrees F/-6 Celsius.
I have a much heavier cold weather jacket and it holds up well against the cold with a hoody, sweatshirt, & t-shirt underneath. Butt it would be nice and more comfortable if I could ride with a lighter jacket on.
The nice thing about the heated jacker liner is that it has plugs for my heated gloves. So I won't have to run wires up my sleeves anymore. Sexcellent.
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I see plenty of bikers with no Top Box or anything - so when they have a day out at the beach - they have to carry their big padded jacket and crash helmet everywhere.
And walk around in the summer heat in biker boots.
No thanks. I'll have a top box and at worst a change of footwear in a rucksack.
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I see plenty of bikers with no Top Box or anything - so when they have a day out at the beach - they have to carry their big padded jacket and crash helmet everywhere.
And walk around in the summer heat in biker boots.
No thanks. I'll have a top box and at worst a change of footwear in a rucksack.
It does suck carrying a helmet around. But I don't really go anywhere other than work so it's not a big problem for me.
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What are your opinions on airbags?
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What are your opinions on airbags?
I don't know much about them.
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I rode to work with the heated liner today. It was 33 but felt like 25 or something like that. I wore it over a t-shirt & hoody & under my light riding jacket which also has a liner. I felt pretty comfortable. It did not feel like I had a bunch of layers on. I had the heat set to 7 out of 10 and I was comfortable for the whole ride, which was about 10 miles never exceeding 70mph. Impressive. Most Impressive.
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Took the bike out for like an hour and a half today. Miserable week and the ride washed all those shitty feelings away.
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Sorry to hear about the bad week, mang.
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Thanks.
I rhode the ever living shit out of that bike today. Another good reason I should stick to cruisers over sport bikes. Had fun without things getting too out of hand, lol
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Thanks.
I rhode the ever living shit out of that bike today. Another good reason I should stick to cruisers over sport bikes. Had fun without things getting too out of hand, lol
Are you still going to do the Stage 2 thing?
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Most likely.
Don't really have a spare $1200 at the moment, but its the final upgrade I want to do and hope to do so at some point this year.
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Most likely.
Don't really have a spare $1200 at the moment, but its the final upgrade I want to do and hope to do so at some point this year.
Are you going to do it or will you have the dealership do it?
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Dealer
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Yeah those upgrades are expensive. I'm satisfied with the stock power.
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Dealer
Smart. A lot of problems with Harley's come from self-inflicted wounds.
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Oh yeah. I definitely learned that the hard way.
After a couple goof ups, I learned I'm not as good with the wrench as I thought, lol
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All new Yamaha R7
(https://media.zigcdn.com/media/content/2021/May/2022-yamaha-r7-launch-tomorrow-3.jpg)
ooh la la
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Wow, I picked the right day to dive back into this thread, that's gorgeous! As a previous owner of an FZ6 in that same color blue, and having recent musings of a replacement, I'm taking this as two signs out of three that I should seriously consider getting back into riding. Granted, I'm likely to lean more towards a cruiser than the FZ6 (let alone that R7).
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Goddamn that is a sexy bike, if only I had the heart to get rid of my R6.
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little update
Turns out that despite being called R7 which you would think would be more of an enhanced R6, it actually no longer has an in-line 4 engine, but instead has the MT-07 engine, so its a way different bike.
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So I finally got around to apply for a learners permit. Assuming that goes through I'm going to find a school this summer to learn hopefully.
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So I finally got around to apply for a learners permit. Assuming that goes through I'm going to find a school this summer to learn hopefully.
Very cool. Can't wait to hear how it goes.
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Knowing my luck, I will hit a truck during my first lesson. :P
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little update
Turns out that despite being called R7 which you would think would be more of an enhanced R6, it actually no longer has an in-line 4 engine, but instead has the MT-07 engine, so its a way different bike.
This being a super sport, do they work their magic on the engine to make it more powerful or something? I really don't know anything about motorcycle engines...or car engines for that matter.
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Basically, there's two types of sport bikes, the standard and the supersports.
The MT series are standards and have a more upright seating position and are more for everyday street riding. The engine is designed to have more torque and power down low in the RPMs, where as the R6 is a balls out race bike which really is best suited for the track, and the huge difference is all the power is up high in the RPMs like 8000 rpm or higher it just comes on like a freakin rocket ship.
This R7 will now ride completely different than the R6 since it has an MT-07 engine, so who knows. Maybe I'll like it, maybe not. I sure as hell didn't like the MT-09 though
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Tit seems weird they would call it an R series bike with that MT-07 engine but I've no dog in this herrick.
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My guess would be with the cancellation of the R6 they wanted to keep an R series bike in the mix that wasn't a R1.
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After like 4 years of riding, I finally did the no brainer thing of getting a mesh riding jacket for summer, lol. Boy, what a difference, especially since it was 90 degrees today and it made a huge difference.
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My summer jacket is a mesh jacket with should, elbow, and back inserts and it's a world of difference compared to my leather jacket. That said though I can totally ride in the summer in my leathers if I'm doing freeway speeds.
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Oh definitely. Same with me and my leather jacket. If I am half zipped and moving its totally cool even on super hot days.
Its traffic and red lights that finally made me make the switch.
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I have a mesh jacket. I said to myself, "Herrick this summer you're going to always wear your riding jacket". Then yesterday it was almost 80 and today it was over 80 and I was like, nah. I know it's stupid of me but oh well.
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I'm glad Dad has provided me with some good padded waterproofs.
I have Proper padded baggy waterproof trousers - some rigging boots cause I don't like proper biker boots...A padded leather jacket and the weather has been so bad lately
i also wear a waterproof jacket under my biker jacket. I now also take TWO pairs of gloves to work. One to wear and another pair in my tank bag for the ride home.
It's a pain having to dry it out every night. One day I also bought a riding balaclava and it's so comfy and warm now when i'm completely decked out. Only trouble is
the visor fogging up. It could be torrential rain and I don't even feel it. It's been so wet for so long lately that I wash my bike often and spray grease the chain, engine and chrome
to stop it going rusty. I'm sure 'bikers' would tell me not to spray grease the entire engine - but I had done nearly 60,000 KM and the previous engine still looked brand new so.....
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I had my first ride in the rain while wearing rain gear a few days ago. I wore Frogg Toggs Road Toads or whatever it's called. The stuff was kinda baggy but I didn't feel uncomfortable. I was quite happy with it. The only part of Herrick that got wet was the very bottom of my pants. The Frogg Toggs pants don't close up over the ankles and were probably flapping around allowing water to get to my jeans. I guess I'll have to try tucking them into my boots next time.
I don't know if these things will really withstand a long ride in heavy rain but they were good enough for my 10 mile ride home from work with light rain.
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The annoying part is when you leave home in glorious sunshine, so you dress light and no waterproofs. And then it goes super grey and you get caught in a torrential downpour. :sadpanda: :sadpanda:
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The annoying part is when you leave home in glorious sunshine, so you dress light and no waterproofs. And then it goes super grey and you get caught in a torrential downpour. :sadpanda: :sadpanda:
That's where you need some type of luggage and rain gear. Harley makes a nice suit that wraps up into about a 5inch ball so you can store it in your saddlebag. You can also buy rain gators for your shoes but if you have riding boots it's really not necessary.
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The annoying part is when you leave home in glorious sunshine, so you dress light and no waterproofs. And then it goes super grey and you get caught in a torrential downpour. :sadpanda: :sadpanda:
When I lived in Florida you can always expect a torrential downpour in the summer afternoons :lol. I got used to riding in the rain quick.
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The annoying part is when you leave home in glorious sunshine, so you dress light and no waterproofs. And then it goes super grey and you get caught in a torrential downpour. :sadpanda: :sadpanda:
That's where you need some type of luggage and rain gear. Harley makes a nice suit that wraps up into about a 5inch ball so you can store it in your saddlebag. You can also buy rain gators for your shoes but if you have riding boots it's really not necessary.
That's what I do. I bought this stuff months ago and kept it in my saddlebags but never got to use it until a couple days ago. I have riding boots but they're not waterproof unfortunately.
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If I have my Rigging boots and my Riding jacket on its mainly my shins that get soaked. Yesterday I had to ride home with no gloves on ( not far only from the supermarket ) cause when I took them off they got pulled inside out.
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Have you mangs been riding or what?
Yesterday, I got bought boot covers for my...well, my boots. Hopefully they will do the trick. Now I feel fully prepared for the evil rain.
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Have you mangs been riding or what?
Yesterday, I got bought boot covers for my...well, my boots. Hopefully they will do the trick. Now I feel fully prepared for the evil rain.
That sounds good. Hope they work out for you.
I've barely been riding this summer. Screwed up my shoulder in a martial arts tournament, so basically I've been a little couch bound the past few weeks. Would like to get out riding next weekend if able.
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Have you mangs been riding or what?
Yesterday, I got bought boot covers for my...well, my boots. Hopefully they will do the trick. Now I feel fully prepared for the evil rain.
That sounds good. Hope they work out for you.
I've barely been riding this summer. Screwed up my shoulder in a martial arts tournament, so basically I've been a little couch bound the past few weeks. Would like to get out riding next weekend if able.
Wow. What kind of martial arts? I used to do Jiu Jitsu back in the day when I was a teenage herrick and some sort of Kung Fu when I was in my mid 20s.
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Wow. What kind of martial arts? I used to do Jiu Jitsu back in the day when I was a teenage herrick and some sort of Kung Fu when I was in my mid 20s.
That is so funny. I do jiu jitsu. I'm a 2 stripe white belt, on the verge of a 3rd stripe once I get back to class. Love it and hate being on the bench right now.
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Edit: Wrong thread!
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I've been riding a few times a week. It's so hot here that if I don't go in the morning then there isn't really a great time to go.
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Wow. What kind of martial arts? I used to do Jiu Jitsu back in the day when I was a teenage herrick and some sort of Kung Fu when I was in my mid 20s.
That is so funny. I do jiu jitsu. I'm a 2 stripe white belt, on the verge of a 3rd stripe once I get back to class. Love it and hate being on the bench right now.
That's pretty hardcore you were already doing tournaments as a white belt. I never did any. The sensei started really focusing on judo stuff and I wasn't into that at all. I was really into the kicks. I probably should've been doing something like Tae Kwon Do instead.
I've been riding a few times a week. It's so hot here that if I don't go in the morning then there isn't really a great time to go.
Which firey land are you in? Arizona?
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Just changed my front wheel bearings after 4 years. There was the slightest movement. I don't know how long wheel bearings normally last but.. 4 years seems a long time to me.
Especially since on bike forums - people were telling me Zontes "fall to pieces" after 10,000 km.
Well i've done 60,000 km and i've only ever had one major engine problem - and one minor problem. Both times Dad said the 'rest' of the engine still looked brand new.
Apart from that it's been mostly tyres, chains, sprockets, cables. The usual.
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Dad also got me a tank bag. So now I can put stuff in there - usually waterproofs or spare gloves. My big 5L top box to store my jacket and helmet / gloves. And a big rucksack whilst i'm riding.
Not sure when i'd ever need to fill all 3 to go anywhere but i have the option :tup
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Wow. What kind of martial arts? I used to do Jiu Jitsu back in the day when I was a teenage herrick and some sort of Kung Fu when I was in my mid 20s.
That is so funny. I do jiu jitsu. I'm a 2 stripe white belt, on the verge of a 3rd stripe once I get back to class. Love it and hate being on the bench right now.
That's pretty hardcore you were already doing tournaments as a white belt. I never did any. The sensei started really focusing on judo stuff and I wasn't into that at all. I was really into the kicks. I probably should've been doing something like Tae Kwon Do instead.
I've been riding a few times a week. It's so hot here that if I don't go in the morning then there isn't really a great time to go.
Which firey land are you in? Arizona?
I'm in Charlotte, North Carolina. We have good riding about 8 months of the year but June - August is absolutely miserable.
Dad also got me a tank bag. So now I can put stuff in there - usually waterproofs or spare gloves. My big 5L top box to store my jacket and helmet / gloves. And a big rucksack whilst i'm riding.
Not sure when i'd ever need to fill all 3 to go anywhere but i have the option :tup
Having a tank bag is awesome when you want to take a little road trip. I got some a few years back and rarely use them but if I'm going on a longer drive they are great for not having to carry anything. Kotow have you done any road trips with your bike?
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Nowhere further than an hour away and then home again. I don't want to go too far from home in case my chain breaks or I get a puncture or something...
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You should try venturing out further. I used to do road trips all the time in Florida and I found it to be really soothing to find a quiet back road to cruise down. Bring a can of fix-a-flat for your tire in case of puncture and if your chain is in good shape I wouldn't worry about breaking.
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I usually go on a day out to the seaside town 40 miles north of here. But every biker says if you keep going it's amazing roads for motorcycling.
I have a tube in my back tyre and next time I change my front tyre i'll put a tube in there too.
Then i'll buy some of that green goo you put in the tube when you get a puncture. It works great for temporary use. Eventually it gets in the valve and you have to change the tube.
But it's a great short term solution.
Also yeah a brand new chain and clutch cable etc. I might go with Dad since then there will be two of us and if my bike breaks down at least he can take me home on his bike
and vice versa. I'm not allowed a passenger on mine but Dad is allowed to ride mine with me on it. So best of both worlds.
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I have never gone on a long ride. Probably the longest ride I was on was a 40-mile round trip when I bought my bike in August of 2019.
I would like to do some sort of trip on the bike one of these days.
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Wifey and I took a week long 2500 mile ride from Dallas to Colorado and New Mexico. We left on a Saturday and made it back the following Friday. I tell you what, it was a life changing event! :metal
Edit to add: This was back in 2007 but we have been on multiple long road trips since.
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That is a hell of a ride. The longest single day ride I did was 600 miles from St. Petersburg, Florida to Charlotte, North Carolina. I couldn't fit my bike in the moving truck so when we moved to Charlotte I figured I'd fly back and ride my bike up. The GPS said exactly 600 miles. About half way through I was over it. I've done 300 mile rides before but nothing more, it was brutal and my body hurt in ways I couldn't imagine. I didn't have the right bike for that kind of riding :lol
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I think my one day record is 100 miles. That's not even in one go either.
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The most I ever did in a day was 260 miles. It was on the Harley, it actually wasn't too bad.
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Did about 100 miles today total. Weather was perfect, sunny and 73 degrees.
Boy do I love this mesh riding jacket. Felt like I was just wearing a t-shirt. Should have gotten it years ago, lol
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Nice :tup, mesh jacket seriously for the win. I haven't rode in a couple of weeks due to the heat but I think I'll go out a bit this week.
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Did about 100 miles today total. Weather was perfect, sunny and 73 degrees.
Boy do I love this mesh riding jacket. Felt like I was just wearing a t-shirt. Should have gotten it years ago, lol
Did you get one with a removable liner?
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I actually don't think this one has a liner, but its perfect for anything probably 60 degrees or higher. And then I have the cold weather coat as well, so I think I am set
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I actually don't think this one has a liner, but its perfect for anything probably 60 degrees or higher. And then I have the cold weather coat as well, so I think I am set
Sexcellent.
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So I go to take the bike up to the place to do an inspection and oil change today and again it doesn't start. My friend says he's been trickle charging it, but oh well here we go again.
So we jump start it and the screw to the battery cover somehow gets lost in the process :facepalm:
So that's 2 for 2 issues this morning. Finally get it up there thankfully and I was just like hey, besides the oil change/inspection can you check the battery and swap it for a new one if need be. I'm really over having start ups being unreliable.
But it all ended well, because they had the parts in stock to do a Stage II Harley upgrade which will put in performance torque cams, so I said giddy up. let's do it.
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How old is the battery?
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Wifey and I took a week long 2500 mile ride from Dallas to Colorado and New Mexico. We left on a Saturday and made it back the following Friday. I tell you what, it was a life changing event! :metal
Edit to add: This was back in 2007 but we have been on multiple long road trips since.
How does your back feel after such a journey? I feel like mine would be killing me.
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How old is the battery?
Bought it right before covid hit last year and basically barely rhode that entire year. I probably only rhode 6 times total in the past year and a half, so I'm not surprised the battery is toast
Before Covid, I was riding like 3+ times a month so before it never was problem.
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How old is the battery?
Bought it right before covid hit last year and basically barely rhode that entire year. I probably only rhode 6 times total in the past year and a half, so I'm not surprised the battery is toast
Before Covid, I was riding like 3+ times a month so before it never was problem.
Oh that sucks. You don't have a good parking spot to connect a battery tender?
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Its at my friends house, who says he's all over the trickle charger situation, but apparently not :lol
He lets me keep it there for free, so I can't knock him too much. I plan on moving to a place next year that has a garage that I can store the bike, so then I will be not only riding way more, but also will be making sure its on the tender.
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Its at my friends house, who says he's all over the trickle charger situation, but apparently not :lol
He lets me keep it there for free, so I can't knock him too much. I plan on moving to a place next year that has a garage that I can store the bike, so then I will be not only riding way more, but also will be making sure its on the tender.
Sexcellent. I wish I had a garage.
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SO in the daytime at work I can just pull in off the main road into work. At night they close the gate and I have to roll down the steep tarmac slope to get to the road which leads to the exit.
When it's raining it's f-ing scary as the tarmac is smooth as f---. Once i've slipped over whilst rolling down the slope in first gear and last night it
was torrential rain and I didn't fall over this time but I had that awful wheel skid. Man that's a horrible sensation. I had to try and steer it onto the grass at the side to get any kind of grip.
Screw parking up there any more. i'm gonna try and find somewhere close to the front gate from now on. No job is worth risking my health! :o
Sexcellent. I wish I had a garage.
Me too. I'd keep my bike in there and also my drums ( if it was dry enough ) and I could play longer than 20 mins a day... [/drum talk]
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Its at my friends house, who says he's all over the trickle charger situation, but apparently not :lol
He lets me keep it there for free, so I can't knock him too much. I plan on moving to a place next year that has a garage that I can store the bike, so then I will be not only riding way more, but also will be making sure its on the tender.
Sexcellent. I wish I had a garage.
I have a garage and I'm still terrible at remembering to put my bike on the tender :lol
was torrential rain and I didn't fall over this time but I had that awful wheel skid. Man that's a horrible sensation. I had to try and steer it onto the grass at the side to get any kind of grip.
Oh yea it's awful. I remember in college going down in a parking lot in the rain on a slope. I just remember the wheel skidding and thinking "yup here we go"
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I remember the first month I ever took a bike out on the road and I had to brake hard in the wet and obviously being a new biker I jammed on both brakes and obviously the bike went horizontal.***
Luckily i've had my 'new' bike for 4 years now and it's fallen over a total of ONCE. :tup
Related : It was a nice day when I left for work yesterday so didn't pack any waterproofs. The moment I left work it was TORRENTIAL.
So I just had to suck it up and ride home in my jeans and trainers ( sneakers )... I had my hoody on underneath my leather jacket and some long jeans on which helped a BIT.
But also it stopped raining after 15 mins and it was dry the remaining 15 mins so it wasnt THAT bad but yeah. Sometimes you just gotta get soaked.
*** - It was 6 years ago and my shoulder still hurts occasionally.
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When I lived in Florida during the summer there was always a good 60% chance of getting soaked. It sucked but I think it also made me a better rider overall.
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Picked the bike up today. Stage II is complete and I'm fairly happy. Is it a night and day difference in performance? No, but its gone from being satisfying yet slightly lacking to being satisfying all around. It is now where I want it to be.
One thing that is so much better is that 1st gear is now fully usable. Before, I would barely get moving and have to shift into 2nd and now I can get up to 45mph before having to shift.
So I Rode it for like an hour and a half and really put it to the test and had a ton of fun. So now, it is finally finished. Can't think of anything else I want to do.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/65/77/a4/6577a431c0a3269fc66a741a79bf2833.jpg)
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Picked the bike up today. Stage II is complete and I'm fairly happy. Is it a night and day difference in performance? No, but its gone from being satisfying yet slightly lacking to being satisfying all around. It is now where I want it to be.
One thing that is so much better is that 1st gear is now fully usable. Before, I would barely get moving and have to shift into 2nd and now I can get up to 45mph before having to shift.
So I Rode it for like an hour and a half and really put it to the test and had a ton of fun. So now, it is finally finished. Can't think of anything else I want to do.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/65/77/a4/6577a431c0a3269fc66a741a79bf2833.jpg)
How about a windshield?
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Picked the bike up today. Stage II is complete and I'm fairly happy. Is it a night and day difference in performance? No, but its gone from being satisfying yet slightly lacking to being satisfying all around. It is now where I want it to be.
One thing that is so much better is that 1st gear is now fully usable. Before, I would barely get moving and have to shift into 2nd and now I can get up to 45mph before having to shift.
So I Rode it for like an hour and a half and really put it to the test and had a ton of fun. So now, it is finally finished. Can't think of anything else I want to do.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/65/77/a4/6577a431c0a3269fc66a741a79bf2833.jpg)
Wow that's crazy. I can only get up to like 16mph in first gear. Did they put in a new battery?
I still haven't gotten any performance mods on my 2019 Low Rider. I will probably keep it stock as I'm happy with it the way it is.
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Wow that's crazy. I can only get up to like 16mph in first gear. Did they put in a new battery?
I still haven't gotten any performance mods on my 2019 Low Rider. I will probably keep it stock as I'm happy with it the way it is.
Its all good, if you are happy with your bike the way it is, then that's all that matters. They did put in the new battery and that makes me SO happy, because I really don't want to deal with starting issues.
And I think that back before Stage I and Stage II, it was the same with me. 1st gear was nothing at all. It what such a weird feeling since I was used to riding the Race bike and that could get up to 72 mph in first :lol
How about a windshield?
I've tried riding with them before and never really liked them. I love to feel the wind on me.
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Wow that's crazy. I can only get up to like 16mph in first gear. Did they put in a new battery?
I still haven't gotten any performance mods on my 2019 Low Rider. I will probably keep it stock as I'm happy with it the way it is.
Its all good, if you are happy with your bike the way it is, then that's all that matters. They did put in the new battery and that makes me SO happy, because I really don't want to deal with starting issues.
And I think that back before Stage I and Stage II, it was the same with me. 1st gear was nothing at all. It what such a weird feeling since I was used to riding the Race bike and that could get up to 72 mph in first :lol
How about a windshield?
I've tried riding with them before and never really liked them. I love to feel the wind on me.
Man - you're a lot tougher than me. I just hate the feeling of going down the highway at 75 or 80mph and feeling like I am about to be pulled off the bike AND at the end of a long ride, feeling like someone has taken a baseball bat to my chest. And besides - the wind noise. :omg:
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I totally understand.
For me, I often don't ride faster than 65 and I have a full face helmet so If I am dealing with wind noise on the highway, I just close the face shield and barely hear anything.
The full faced helmet is really what makes it doable.
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Oops got pulled over today and the officer said I was going too fast for well over 5 miles :o :o
He let me off though cause he obviously had a crush on me :heart :heart
But yeah I didn't even notice I was going that fast, It's only a 125. 70 is literally my top speed. ;D
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Was it downwind :lol?
I remember when I lived in Florida I was coming over this bridge to the island I lived on and I was doing well over the speed limit, 30+ probably, it was late at night and I was the only one there. I didn't see the cop but he lit up his lights and I thought "yup, I'm fucked big time" I slowed down to get ready to pull over and he never pulled out behind me, he just gave me a warning I guess.
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Oops got pulled over today and the officer said I was going too fast for well over 5 miles :o :o
He let me off though cause he obviously had a crush on me :heart :heart
But yeah I didn't even notice I was going that fast, It's only a 125. 70 is literally my top speed. ;D
Ha ha! Glad you didn't get a ticket. Maybe he was a fellow rider.
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I heard the siren and thought oh hello... Then he was flashing his lights so I slowed down assuming he wanted to overtake.. Then he didn't overtake so I pulled over to the verge
and he says " pull in at the next layby ". I just thought he was after someone else...
Quite funny really. I never ever get stopped and if I do it's a spot check.
Luckily they can check my license and everything from my number plate and I had my photo license on me. Plus my L plates clearly showing.
He was like " It's only a 125 so you can't go TOO fast. Just keep it down, yeah ? ".
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Had an awesome ride today. Rode down to a restaurant that is right on the river and it was about 60 miles total. Really enjoying that Stage II upgrade. The bike hauls ass.
Swapped bikes with my buddy at one point and I got to ride his 2018 Milwaukee 8 114 Harley Heritage and that was an interesting. Not really my thing, it had wild power with the 114.
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Had an awesome ride today. Rode down to a restaurant that is right on the river and it was about 60 miles total. Really enjoying that Stage II upgrade. The bike hauls ass.
Swapped bikes with my buddy at one point and I got to ride his 2018 Milwaukee 8 114 Harley Heritage and that was an interesting. Not really my thing, it had wild power with the 114.
I think if I had to get a touring-type bike, I'd most likely choose the Heritage even though I'm not really a fan of the styling and extra weight. The mileage on my Low Rider isn't that great and I bet it would be even worse with the heavier and more powerful Heritage. Both have 5-gallon tanks.
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Had an awesome ride today. Rode down to a restaurant that is right on the river and it was about 60 miles total. Really enjoying that Stage II upgrade. The bike hauls ass.
Swapped bikes with my buddy at one point and I got to ride his 2018 Milwaukee 8 114 Harley Heritage and that was an interesting. Not really my thing, it had wild power with the 114.
I think if I had to get a touring-type bike, I'd most likely choose the Heritage even though I'm not really a fan of the styling and extra weight. The mileage on my Low Rider isn't that great and I bet it would be even worse with the heavier and more powerful Heritage. Both have 5-gallon tanks.
Well if you're looking at a touring bike then look at a real bagger. You won't notice the weight and it is sooooooooo much more comfortable! At least test ride.
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I think if I had to get a touring-type bike, I'd most likely choose the Heritage even though I'm not really a fan of the styling and extra weight. The mileage on my Low Rider isn't that great and I bet it would be even worse with the heavier and more powerful Heritage. Both have 5-gallon tanks.
Well if you're looking at a touring bike then look at a real bagger. You won't notice the weight and it is sooooooooo much more comfortable! At least test ride.
The only bagger I'd seriously consider is a Road King, preferably The Road King special. I really dislike the looks of the other baggers with fairings.
I know baggers are more comfortable for touring but The Heritage is supposed to be a pretty good middle ground between local riding & touring. It has taller shocks than the other bikes that share the same frame. I think I could live with that.
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I think if I had to get a touring-type bike, I'd most likely choose the Heritage even though I'm not really a fan of the styling and extra weight. The mileage on my Low Rider isn't that great and I bet it would be even worse with the heavier and more powerful Heritage. Both have 5-gallon tanks.
Well if you're looking at a touring bike then look at a real bagger. You won't notice the weight and it is sooooooooo much more comfortable! At least test ride.
The only bagger I'd seriously consider is a Road King, preferably The Road King special. I really dislike the looks of the other baggers with fairings.
I know baggers are more comfortable for touring but The Heritage is supposed to be a pretty good middle ground between local riding & touring. It has taller shocks than the other bikes that share the same frame. I think I could live with that.
Well I have a RK so I can attest to the comfort of that model. A couple of years ago, while on a business trip I rented a Street Glide and road through Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Really a gorgeous trip but that bike was awesome. Smooth and that fairing really kept the water off of me when I got caught in the rain. I was really curious how I was going to handle the fairing but it was not an issue.
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Dunno if this will work but if not I can't be bothered uploading it to Imgur.
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If you can see it - it's my 125cc Zontes Tiger after a wash and wax and Dad and I put a new Chrome Silencer on it.
We got the entire exhaust (£42) and it would fit. But the Part where it attaches to the engine was too loose.
So after some thinking - we decided to just cut the silencer part off - as it was all one piece... And attach it to the original exhaust
using some rolled up aluminium as a sleeve - some putty cement ( called Milliput - you mix together two puttys and it goes ROCK hard )... And a clip just to keep it all together.
Worked GREAT ! I'm thinking of getting a tin of extreme temperature silver paint ( matte ) to spray the front of the exhaust just to finish it off :) :)
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Looks great. Very cool bike man.
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Thanks. It's had one new engine in 4 years ( 70,000 km ) and this new silencer. The Silencer fell off on my way home from work at 11 at night :biggrin:. I couldnt be bothered stopping
so put up with the noise til i got home. Being a 125 it wasn't THAT bad. I've heard big bikes which were way louder than my silencer-free bike.
I wash it and look after it regularly. Hence why it still looks good after 4 years. :)
Stop giggling at the back please.
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I think if I had to get a touring-type bike, I'd most likely choose the Heritage even though I'm not really a fan of the styling and extra weight. The mileage on my Low Rider isn't that great and I bet it would be even worse with the heavier and more powerful Heritage. Both have 5-gallon tanks.
Well if you're looking at a touring bike then look at a real bagger. You won't notice the weight and it is sooooooooo much more comfortable! At least test ride.
The only bagger I'd seriously consider is a Road King, preferably The Road King special. I really dislike the looks of the other baggers with fairings.
I know baggers are more comfortable for touring but The Heritage is supposed to be a pretty good middle ground between local riding & touring. It has taller shocks than the other bikes that share the same frame. I think I could live with that.
Well I have a RK so I can attest to the comfort of that model. A couple of years ago, while on a business trip I rented a Street Glide and road through Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Really a gorgeous trip but that bike was awesome. Smooth and that fairing really kept the water off of me when I got caught in the rain. I was really curious how I was going to handle the fairing but it was not an issue.
I've heard the Road King feels more top heavy than other Harleys and that the feeling is more of sitting "on top of" the bike rather than "in the bike"? Is this true?
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I think if I had to get a touring-type bike, I'd most likely choose the Heritage even though I'm not really a fan of the styling and extra weight. The mileage on my Low Rider isn't that great and I bet it would be even worse with the heavier and more powerful Heritage. Both have 5-gallon tanks.
Well if you're looking at a touring bike then look at a real bagger. You won't notice the weight and it is sooooooooo much more comfortable! At least test ride.
The only bagger I'd seriously consider is a Road King, preferably The Road King special. I really dislike the looks of the other baggers with fairings.
I know baggers are more comfortable for touring but The Heritage is supposed to be a pretty good middle ground between local riding & touring. It has taller shocks than the other bikes that share the same frame. I think I could live with that.
Well I have a RK so I can attest to the comfort of that model. A couple of years ago, while on a business trip I rented a Street Glide and road through Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Really a gorgeous trip but that bike was awesome. Smooth and that fairing really kept the water off of me when I got caught in the rain. I was really curious how I was going to handle the fairing but it was not an issue.
I've heard the Road King feels more top heavy than other Harleys and that the feeling is more of sitting "on top of" the bike rather than "in the bike"? Is this true?
I don't feel it's top heavy but I do sit taller in the saddle as my feet don't flat foot. It corners really well and there is no need to hard lean into the twisties as would be necessary on a smaller and lighter bike. There's a reason police use RKs.
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I think if I had to get a touring-type bike, I'd most likely choose the Heritage even though I'm not really a fan of the styling and extra weight. The mileage on my Low Rider isn't that great and I bet it would be even worse with the heavier and more powerful Heritage. Both have 5-gallon tanks.
Well if you're looking at a touring bike then look at a real bagger. You won't notice the weight and it is sooooooooo much more comfortable! At least test ride.
The only bagger I'd seriously consider is a Road King, preferably The Road King special. I really dislike the looks of the other baggers with fairings.
I know baggers are more comfortable for touring but The Heritage is supposed to be a pretty good middle ground between local riding & touring. It has taller shocks than the other bikes that share the same frame. I think I could live with that.
Well I have a RK so I can attest to the comfort of that model. A couple of years ago, while on a business trip I rented a Street Glide and road through Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Really a gorgeous trip but that bike was awesome. Smooth and that fairing really kept the water off of me when I got caught in the rain. I was really curious how I was going to handle the fairing but it was not an issue.
I've heard the Road King feels more top heavy than other Harleys and that the feeling is more of sitting "on top of" the bike rather than "in the bike"? Is this true?
I don't feel it's top heavy but I do sit taller in the saddle as my feet don't flat foot. It corners really well and there is no need to hard lean into the twisties as would be necessary on a smaller and lighter bike. There's a reason police use RKs.
The stuff some of these highly skilled police riders do on those big bikes is extremely impressive.
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Thanks. It's had one new engine in 4 years ( 70,000 km ) and this new silencer. The Silencer fell off on my way home from work at 11 at night :biggrin:. I couldnt be bothered stopping
so put up with the noise til i got home. Being a 125 it wasn't THAT bad. I've heard big bikes which were way louder than my silencer-free bike.
I wash it and look after it regularly. Hence why it still looks good after 4 years. :)
Stop giggling at the back please.
How much quieter would you say the silencer makes the bike?
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Haha like a LOT. :o
Without silencer its like BWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
With Silencer it's more like Putputputputputputputput. When i'm riding I can barely hear the engine if it's a particularly windy day.
There is a promenade in Aberystwyth - the nice seaside town i go to sometimes on a nice day. And BIG bikes always line up along there.
Sometimes you can get 100 bikes in one go. One time this enormous 1500 cc bike starts up and I swear it was like a cannon going off.
If you have to wear earplugs to ride a bike I don't see the point.
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Just curious. How often do you guys do oil changes in your bike? Is it supposed to be like 3000 miles like in the car?
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When i remember ;D
I use the dipstick and the oil window to check the levels and I usually just top it up if its low. I dont do complete oil changes very often.
But now I might. I have some free time coming up.
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Just curious. How often do you guys do oil changes in your bike? Is it supposed to be like 3000 miles like in the car?
My manual says 5,000 miles or annually whichever comes first. I don't know if 5,000 miles is for regular oil or synthetic. I think I changed mine in February. I'll be doing it once a year since I don't ride 5,000 each year. I do the same thing with my car as well.
I don't like the placement of the oil filter on my bike. It's hard to get to and it could be a potentially messy job...but it's not that bad really.
I'm also looking into bleeding my brakes which is supposed to be done every two years. I have to take it to the dealership for them to activate the ABS to get the old fluid out of there. I think this is bullshit. Why do they have a system like this? I haven't heard of other bikes with ABS systems like Harley's.
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That sucks you can't do it at home. I don't have an ABS system on my bike but I figured it was still possible to do it at home for ABS enabled bikes.
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Do big bikes not have an oil release underneath ? Or did you mean brake fluid ? I've had my bike 4 years and 70,000 KM and my brake fluid window is still full.
So I dunno.
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He means brake fluid. There are bleed nipples on the brake calipers that you can bleed the brakes from, as well as bleed the air from the lines. What I'm guessing is that in Herrick's case you need the dealer to activate the ABS pump to move the old brake fluid out when you service the brakes.
Brake fluid doesn't normally drain so chances are your brake fluid reservoir will stay full however brake fluid does age and need to be periodically changed. What's the color of the fluid? I'd bet it's probably a dark brown/amber. Next time you service your bike you should a brake fluid change. It's cheap, can be done at home, and the tool used to bleed the brakes is only about $15.
Once you change your brake fluid you'll probably notice your brakes feel a bit better when you ride.
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That sucks you can't do it at home. I don't have an ABS system on my bike but I figured it was still possible to do it at home for ABS enabled bikes.
I think it's a Harley thing. I can bleed the brakes at home but then I have to take it to Them where they use some electronic device to activate the ABS to cycle the old fluid out. Then I'd have to bleed the brakes again. Some owners say you can activate the ABS "the good old way" but how many stops does it take? I'd really rather not do that.
Edit 9/25: I was reading about ABS on the Stromtrooper forums (Unofficial Suzuki V-Strom forums) and apparently, they have the same deal where they have to take the bike to the dealership in order for the ABS module to get old brake fluid removed.
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He means brake fluid. There are bleed nipples on the brake calipers that you can bleed the brakes from, as well as bleed the air from the lines. What I'm guessing is that in Herrick's case you need the dealer to activate the ABS pump to move the old brake fluid out when you service the brakes.
Brake fluid doesn't normally drain so chances are your brake fluid reservoir will stay full however brake fluid does age and need to be periodically changed. What's the color of the fluid? I'd bet it's probably a dark brown/amber. Next time you service your bike you should a brake fluid change. It's cheap, can be done at home, and the tool used to bleed the brakes is only about $15.
Once you change your brake fluid you'll probably notice your brakes feel a bit better when you ride.
Well my rear brake is loose AF anyway so i'm going to Dads tomorrow to have a look at it. Probably time for a new drum. I'll also have a look at the fluid.
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Did 135 miles today
Found a spot with a great view of the river
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Most sexcellent.
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:tup
Changed the oil. Tightened the chain. sprayed all the chrome and chain with spray-grease. Took it for another wash and polish.
Looking and feeling good. :)
I should check the Air Filter next whilst i've got a few days off.
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Done. Cleaned. I need to go on a ride to see if I notice much difference.
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Done. Cleaned. I need to go on a ride to see if I notice much difference.
Is the rear brake ok?
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It works but the springs have broken so I have to lift it back up myself. I haven't found any suitable springs in town yet. I'll have to search online.
But yesterday I had to stop very suddenly so they definitely work !
I hate when cars slam on their brakes suddenly. Good job I keep my distance.
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It works but the springs have broken so I have to lift it back up myself. I haven't found any suitable springs in town yet. I'll have to search online.
But yesterday I had to stop very suddenly so they definitely work !
I hate when cars slam on their brakes suddenly. Good job I keep my distance.
That was one of the things they taught us in the beginner riding course. I've never been a tailgaiter in my car so it was easy for me to get into the habit of staying even further behind another car when I ride.
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Apart from the rear wheel slide when you brake in the wet - the other awful feeling on a bike is 'im not going to stop in time'.
Luckily I always have.
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Some motherFUCKER rear ended me last night on the way home from work as I was coming to a stop to let a police car with sirens on through an intersection. The worst part is the Fucker took off. What a piece of shit >:(
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Man, that really sucks. Sorry to hear that.
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Man, that really sucks. Sorry to hear that.
Yeah mang. Herrick Lives.
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Some motherFUCKER rear ended me last night on the way home from work as I was coming to a stop to let a police car with sirens on through an intersection. The worst part is the Fucker took off. What a piece of shit >:(
That's terrible! I'm glad you are ok (hopefully no injuries). How is the bike?
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>:( >:( >:( Peoples Am the Würst
When an Audi slammed on its brakes and I had to also - and skidded over cause it was wet - the passenger got out - walked to the back of the car
looked at the back of the car - shouted to the driver ITS FINE - then they rode off leaving me to pick myself and my bike up off the road myself.
That hurt more than hitting the tarmac.
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Some motherFUCKER rear ended me last night on the way home from work as I was coming to a stop to let a police car with sirens on through an intersection. The worst part is the Fucker took off. What a piece of shit >:(
That's terrible! I'm glad you are ok (hopefully no injuries). How is the bike?
I don't know yet. The insurance people said they'd try to get someone to look at it tomorrow.
>:( >:( >:( Peoples Am the Würst
When an Audi slammed on its brakes and I had to also - and skidded over cause it was wet - the passenger got out - walked to the back of the car
looked at the back of the car - shouted to the driver ITS FINE - then they rode off leaving me to pick myself and my bike up off the road myself.
That hurt more than hitting the tarmac.
Wow that is straightup douche dickery.
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They told me the bike is totaled :tdwn
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LoL!
I'm going to look at a used 2020 V-strom 650 with 3300 miles on it. I've posted about this bike a few times before. It's the only V-Strom 650 that's close enough for me to comfortably travel to. We shall see.
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Wow that really sucks Herrick. Most important thing is you are ok.
As far as the v-strom I think those are great bikes. The seating position took a little bit to get used to. You sit really high on those touring bikes.
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Wow that really sucks Herrick. Most important thing is you are ok.
As far as the v-strom I think those are great bikes. The seating position took a little bit to get used to. You sit really high on those touring bikes.
Yeah the seat height has really kept me away from seriously checking one out. I'm only 5'8" with a 32-inch inseam.
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Wow that really sucks Herrick. Most important thing is you are ok.
This ^^^
Hopefully you will dig the V-strom. I'm 5' 9 and couldn't flat foot it so it was a little awkward, but the V-strom a great bike though.
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Herrick ,
I'm really glad you're OK!
I've been rear-ended before and while it sucked, at least it was at low speed and I was able to live another day. I was sitting at a stop light waiting for my turn to turn left when all of the sudden the bike lurched forward. I actually had enough time to question in my mind 'what's wrong with my bike'? Luckily, I landed on the passenger seat which then put me gently on the ground. I then stood up (I was in full leathers) looked at the bike and then looked behind me - and there he was. His mouth was agape and I think he was afraid to come out but he did and we exchanged insurance. The bike had minor damage but the gave me 1500.00 dollars and I came out with 700.00 in cash after repairs.
BTW - it helps tp learn how to pick up your bike!
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Wow that really sucks Herrick. Most important thing is you are ok.
As far as the v-strom I think those are great bikes. The seating position took a little bit to get used to. You sit really high on those touring bikes.
Yeah the seat height has really kept me away from seriously checking one out. I'm only 5'8" with a 32-inch inseam.
Man I'm 6' tall and I have a 32 inseam, I have small legs :lol
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i'm 5'7" and i'm a 32" waist.
Make of that what you will.
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Awesome.
and that is one of the most reliable engines out there. My SV650 never gave me a single problem.
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Oh that is a beautiful bike. Is that a corbain seat?
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Oh that is a beautiful bike. Is that a corbain seat?
It's something called a Sit & Fly cover. It's supposed to alleviate Swamp Ball Syndrome. I took it off yesterday to see how the stock seat feels and to see if I could flatfoot the bike better. I'll leave that cover off for now.
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It was properly torrential rain today for my 30km ride to work so got on all my waterproofs and two jackets and balaclava and went 40mph the whole way.
One long stretch of road which was completely underwater. :o
Luckily by the time I came home it had stopped raining for a while and the roads had dried out.
Also luckily my job finishes on Nov 1st and I don't have to re-apply for next year as I want something closer to home
as i'm fed up of going all that way every day - getting home drenched when it rains and having to hang everything up to dry AGAIN.
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It was properly torrential rain today for my 30km ride to work so got on all my waterproofs and two jackets and balaclava and went 40mph the whole way.
One long stretch of road which was completely underwater. :o
Luckily by the time I came home it had stopped raining for a while and the roads had dried out.
Also luckily my job finishes on Nov 1st and I don't have to re-apply for next year as I want something closer to home
as i'm fed up of going all that way every day - getting home drenched when it rains and having to hang everything up to dry AGAIN.
How did your rain gear hold up?
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Not bad. Felt a few drips in my boots and my hands were slightly blue from my hoodie ( under my biker jacket ).
But dry enough.
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Dry is good. I feel you on the long commute. When I lived in Florida I'd commute to work on my bike and Florida being Florida I got rained on, a lot.
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Not bad. Felt a few drips in my boots and my hands were slightly blue from my hoodie ( under my biker jacket ).
But dry enough.
That is good. And congratulations on the soon-to-be-ended long commute!
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Yeah getting all kitted out - riding all that way - getting changed. Finishing work - getting changed again - riding home - getting changed AGAIN and hanging everything up to dry AGAIN...
Is such a chore. :(
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Totally agree with Reaper
And there's really no reason to fully hibernate the bike imo. I plan on riding year round for the remainder of my life and its really only a matter of getting the right gear, and the fun will never stop.
And those tents should be pretty good for storage. Not totally perfect, but they work pretty well.
I was looking into heated gear but I don't know...I definitely need warmer gloves. I have "winter" gloves but my hands were very cold the last time I rode to work and it was only 37 degrees. I didn't even go on the highway. I was mostly driving between 30 mph & 55 mph for the 9-mile ride to work.
Do some research on handlebar chaps or handlebar gauntlets. In all my years, I have never found any winter gloves worth a darn. Heated gear is just fine but if you don't want to spend the money handlebar chaps are worth every penny.
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Herrick ,
I'm really glad you're OK!
I've been rear-ended before and while it sucked, at least it was at low speed and I was able to live another day. I was sitting at a stop light waiting for my turn to turn left when all of the sudden the bike lurched forward. I actually had enough time to question in my mind 'what's wrong with my bike'? Luckily, I landed on the passenger seat which then put me gently on the ground. I then stood up (I was in full leathers) looked at the bike and then looked behind me - and there he was. His mouth was agape and I think he was afraid to come out but he did and we exchanged insurance. The bike had minor damage but the gave me 1500.00 dollars and I came out with 700.00 in cash after repairs.
BTW - it helps tp learn how to pick up your bike!
I'm hoping I'll make some money out of this.
Totally agree with Reaper
And there's really no reason to fully hibernate the bike imo. I plan on riding year round for the remainder of my life and its really only a matter of getting the right gear, and the fun will never stop.
And those tents should be pretty good for storage. Not totally perfect, but they work pretty well.
I was looking into heated gear but I don't know...I definitely need warmer gloves. I have "winter" gloves but my hands were very cold the last time I rode to work and it was only 37 degrees. I didn't even go on the highway. I was mostly driving between 30 mph & 55 mph for the 9-mile ride to work.
Do some research on handlebar chaps or handlebar gauntlets. In all my years, I have never found any winter gloves worth a darn. Heated gear is just fine but if you don't want to spend the money handlebar chaps are worth every penny.
Thanks mang but that was a couple years ago :) I bought Gerbing heated gloves back in 2019 and earlier this year, I bought a heated jacket liner. Sooooooo nice.
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Have you mangs ever connected heated gear to a Battery Tender pigtail? I have a Battery Tender Jr. that came with a separate connector for the battery. My Harley already had a connection so I never needed this separate connector until now.
So I connected the connector (pigtail) to the Suzuki battery and I'm wondering if I can plug my heated gear safely into it. The connector has a fuse port that can be opened so I think it might be good to go if I put in the proper fuse for my heated gear.
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My Dad had a 900cc Yamaha and one day it fell over and he couldn't pick it up. So he decided to sell it and get a 600cc Yamaha Diversion which is a lot smaller.
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My Dad had a 900cc Yamaha and one day it fell over and he couldn't pick it up. So he decided to sell it and get a 600cc Yamaha Diversion which is a lot smaller.
How does he like it compared to the other Yamaha?
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No idea ;D but it is a lot smaller. I'd never dare ride a big bike - I rode the 600cc around the yard and I just didn't feel safe at all.
It's MOT time again for mine and I hate thinking my bike is roadworthy enough to pass the test - then we take it to the mechanic who lives on
my Dad's drive and he starts looking at it going "hmmm...mmm...nah..." and you're like
::) that's me getting the bus to work for the foreseeable then.
Fair enough the rear tyre was getting pretty thin. The front one is not far off and my number plate light is off but still. It means I cant ride it until
everything is sorted and tyres are not exactly cheap. Double annoying - since I only need the bike for another week.
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That sucks hard. Damn tire shortage.
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I kept getting punctures in the same tyre - so I decided to put an inner tube in - that way I can at least repair the inner tube and not replace a BRAND NEW TYRE...
When I change the front tyre i'll put a tube in there too.
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:zydar:
My Bike passed the MOT Test (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOT_test) with minor caveats - so i can legally ride it but I might get the bus for the next 2 days as the weather is terrible.
Yay though. :)
- Minor caveats - like on a driving test... I just realised that in music minor means sad or bad. Major would be happy or celebratory. haha.
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That is good news. Did you start that other job that's closer to your home?
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Not yet. Weirdly - people keep asking me in for interviews and then cancelling with no warning.
The optimist in me ( yes there IS one...) thinks it's cause something better is coming along...
Fingers crossed anyway. :(
But I said to my Dad - i'm 43 in a week. I'm so DONE with just settling for minimum wage jobs just cause they pay the bills and nothing else.
The job that finishes on Sunday - was my 10th different job in 15 years. All min wage. And for the most part i've not enjoyed most of them.
Like in the Mastodon song it's time to " Pursue happiness...with diligence..."
:D
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It must be tough to find a job that's enjoyable. I've been at the same place for 18 years. I don't hate it but I don't enjoy it either. Meh. At least I can read a lot when it's not busy.
And goddamn it. I washed the liner for my helmet yesterday and it's still fucking wet. I left it outside all night. I think it must've rained because it's still pretty much soaked. Luckily, I don't plan on going anywhere today. Hopefully it'll be dry tomorrow. Gots to go to my lovely job tomorrow.
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I actually don't HATE my job. It's just that it's 30 mins there and 30 mins back every day on my 125.
If it's torrential rain it's really not fun at all.
If it was the same job but I could get there in 5 minutes on my bike I might stay.
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I actually don't HATE my job. It's just that it's 30 mins there and 30 mins back every day on my 125.
If it's torrential rain it's really not fun at all.
If it was the same job but I could get there in 5 minutes on my bike I might stay.
I don't know the road conditions where you are or what kind of commute you have but a 125cc is a beating if you go anything over 45MPH. You should try and find a Suzuki Savage or S40. They are light and they are a 600cc but incredibly quick and parts are easily available. Check it out!
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I have no intention of ever going bigger than 125 for a few reasons.
1. My 125 is dirt cheap to insure and tax and repair.
2. To do my 2-year Learner test to ride a 125cc on the road with L plates is £100. To ditch the L plates, carry a passenger and go on motorways is £700+ ridiculous.
3.My 125 is plenty fast enough for me. I can keep up with traffic and I don't hold anyone up. It's light and I don't feel unsafe. Plus it's very nice to cruise on the road at 60mph.
It's very stable.
:)
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Well my bike passed, obviously :police:
But they advised me to change my front fork seals as oil was leaking out. That's it.
I can ride myself to work and back again - so naturally it's raining. ;D
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Well my bike passed, obviously :police:
But they advised me to change my front fork seals as oil was leaking out. That's it.
I can ride myself to work and back again - so naturally it's raining. ;D
Do you put anything on your helmet visor to keep the rain off? I had difficulty seeing through my visor on the way home from work a few nights ago when it was raining. It really sucked.
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Nah I just crack open the visor and when a car approaches with the lights blinding me - i just tilt my head back and look through the gap in the visor.
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I have no intention of ever going bigger than 125 for a few reasons.
1. My 125 is dirt cheap to insure and tax and repair.
2. To do my 2-year Learner test to ride a 125cc on the road with L plates is £100. To ditch the L plates, carry a passenger and go on motorways is £700+ ridiculous.
3.My 125 is plenty fast enough for me. I can keep up with traffic and I don't hold anyone up. It's light and I don't feel unsafe. Plus it's very nice to cruise on the road at 60mph.
It's very stable.
:)
Yeah - I had forgotten about the strict guidelines Europe has for motorcycles. Here in the States we have no real restrictions and the stories of people buying a cruiser as their first bike and crashing are all too common.
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Ha. One day Dad and i went for a ride. Him on the 600cc and me on mine.
When we got back - I hopped on his 600cc (Yamaha Diversion) and tried taking it up the drive. No thanks.
Did not feel safe at all.
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It really depends on the bike. My Road King is 900lbs and I am unable to flat foot the bike but it is super smooth and comfortable on the road AND easy to maneuver at slow speeds. Feeling safer on a smaller bike vs. a bigger bike is a mental thing.
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Nah I just crack open the visor and when a car approaches with the lights blinding me - i just tilt my head back and look through the gap in the visor.
I know there's some type of stuff that can repel the water but I cannot recall the name of it.
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Tonight was really heavy rain. But I had my big warm rigging boots on (sheepskin lined!) and my padded waterproof trousers, my big gauntlets, a hoodie on under my biker jacket and
my riding balaclava. Was pretty dry and warm :) I don't mind going slow to get home safe. Didn't see a HUGE puddle til I had already gone through it.
Bit scary but stayed upright.
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That's good, it can get sketchy riding in the rain. I have some decent water gear but my shoes still always get wet.
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One of the worst feelings of riding in the rain is when you are all geared up and all of the sudden you feel a drip....drip....drip.
Something came loose and the next thing you know is you've got what feels like a waterfall in your gear.
I hate that feeling..... :facepalm:
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I only feel that in my boots. And I can't work out how it gets in there.
Usually its my gloves that get drenched. But mostly I don't feel wet til I get home.
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I ordered some glove cover things that go over the regular riding gloves. Hopefully they do the job. I rode to work today with no gloves rather than get my riding gloves all wet but I'd rather not make a habit of that.
I also have boot covers and they've been working really well so far. They're not the most convenient thing to wear though. I might look into some waterproof boots.
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If i'm just riding to the supermarket 800 metres away I may not bother with my biker jacket - just a hoodie and crash helmet obvs. Gloves usually yes.
I pretty much wear trainers anyway unless It's wet. I don't want to go to the beach or a big town for a day out and walk around in my biker boots all day
and my top box is big enough for my jacket and helmet. So trainers it is.
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Well THAT was quite the ride home. Not raining that much but 50 mph winds !! I just took it slow and held on !!!
I don't mind riding in the torrential rain if i'm completely decked out in waterproofs and warm gear... It's almost nice. Being all cosy.
BUT strong winds are scary as hell. Getting pushed all over the road and feeling like you'll fall over.
Luckily today was my last day at that job EVER. And it was 20 miles each way every day. Had to ride 40 miles in that today.
It's over now.
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Yeah that does sound fucking scary. Hopefully your next job won't be as far. Mine's only about 10 miles from home. That's a nice leetle ride for Herrick.
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Yeah there's no chance i'm going back to that job.
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It's really sunny today as expected. I think the storm blew itself out overnight.
So I might go for a ride in a bit to dry the bike out a bit.
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You mangs been riding?
This is the 6th week since The Crash and I've ridden to work every day since then. I wonder if that's a bit crazy on my part ???
I do have a pretty good excuse for riding all the time because The Wife has been driving my car to work so...
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Wanted to this weekend, but it felt like it was ice cold out so I just decided to chill at home. Its gotten cold super fast this year.
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Wanted to this weekend, but it felt like it was ice cold out so I just decided to chill at home. Its gotten cold super fast this year.
I think the coldest it's been over here (Schlong Island, NY) was the low 40s...like tonight. I feel like the cold kind of revitalizes Herrick on the way home.
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I hope to do some the next couple of weeks before it gets too cold. I'm going to spend the winter doing some maintenance on my bike.
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You mangs been riding?
This is the 6th week since The Crash and I've ridden to work every day since then. I wonder if that's a bit crazy on my part ???
I do have a pretty good excuse for riding all the time because The Wife has been driving my car to work so...
I fell off twice within the first 6 months of riding. It took me a while each time to get fully confident again. Oh well. At least it happened early on and
made me a much better rider today... It sounds obvious sure - but when i'm riding I have a mantra
" Don't be stupid ". Because as everyone knows - you can do one stupid thing 'for a lark' and WHAM. You're never riding again.
Just one moment of stupidity that ruins everything. Basically I would rather use the phrase " At least It wasn't my fault " than " if only I hadn't been stupid ".
And I rode on Sunday as it was a nice day. Went up to Dads for my birthday sunday lunch. :) Was planning on riding today but its really grey.
I hope to do some the next couple of weeks before it gets too cold. I'm going to spend the winter doing some maintenance on my bike.
We've just done some on my bike so it could pass the test. But on my test sheet it said "front fork seals need replacing." so I need to do that at some point.
plus i'll soon need a new front tyre and rear brake shoes and rear bearings. :)
New engine aside ( Dad still doesn't know what's wrong with it...) and new silencer - it's held up really well over the last 5 years.
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It's best to get those fork seals fixed sooner than later. My guess is that you're leaking fork oil and that's not a good thing.
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Well I passed the safety check so it can't be THAT bad. But yeah we've got new ones. I'm not gonna be riding for a while now so . . We have time to do it.
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Can you ride year round Kotow or does it get too cold to ride?
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It's bearable in Autumn as long as I dont go too far away.
In Winter yeah it's WAY too cold. I went a bit too far in winter once and by the time I got home my hands were in agony
and I had to put them in a sink of warm water til the pain went away.
I've ridden on Xmas Day before - but that was just a short hop between houses. No biggie.
It's currently 12 degrees outside. Not freezing but i wouldn't want to go much further than 10 miles.
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Took the bike out today. Was supposed to be 55 degrees and sunny and ended up being 49 degrees and totally cloudy and BOY, what a difference, lol.
It was doable, but pretty cold. Did feel good to get out on it though, its been a couple weeks.
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Yeah cold weather sucks.
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Fuck snow and Fuck Long Island :tdwn
If Crom wills it, Herrick shall acquire a car next week.
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Agreed.
As much as I love riding, I'm all about the car with weather like this.
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I just got some new stuff for the bike to keep me occupied over the winter. In no particular order I'm changing oil and oil filter, brakes and brake fluid, spark plugs and air filter, and also checking the valves.
I'm also keeping my eye on this: https://www.copart.com/lot/67715031/clean-title-2015-ducati-diavel-sc-spartanburg
Might be a nice project, it's fairly close to me. I've worked on a few auction bikes in the past and had goodluck. We'll see how much the bidding goes to.
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I don’t want a pickle
Just want to ride on my motorcycle
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….and I don’t want a tickle
Just want to ride on my motorcycle
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….and IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII don’t want to die
Just want to ride on my my motorcyyyy……..
…..cle.
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I got to ride to work last Tuesday, January 25. It was very nice after not riding for over three weeks. I finally have a 4-wheel vehicle like a real responsible adult so that's why I haven't been riding in the 20 degree & lower temps lately. But it snowed a lot on Saturday so it'll probably be another long period of not riding :tdwn
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I am right there with you. This has been one of the coldest winters in years and I haven't went riding in months.
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I rode to work yesterday and it was nice. It was cold but not too cold.
This will be my third winter riding a motorcycle and I think these have been the longest intervals of not riding. It's like one ride every 3 weeks or something. My last post about riding to work was on January 25. That's some bullsheeeeit.
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Any of you mangs been riding? I have my own car now like a real adult so I have not been riding that much. It is nice not having to ride in the cold and/or wet weather.
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Its kind of sad to say, but I've kind of lost interest in riding. I still do, and its fun when I do. But I just don't feel the urge as much anymore :-\
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Its kind of sad to say, but I've kind of lost interest in riding. I still do, and its fun when I do. But I just don't feel the urge as much anymore :-\
This is me, it's usually the act of getting on my bike that makes me stop the process all together. Once I'm on and riding I always think "Why don't I do this more often" but gearing up and pulling my bike out can be a pain as stupid as it sounds.
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Its kind of sad to say, but I've kind of lost interest in riding. I still do, and its fun when I do. But I just don't feel the urge as much anymore :-\
This is me, it's usually the act of getting on my bike that makes me stop the process all together. Once I'm on and riding I always think "Why don't I do this more often" but gearing up and pulling my bike out can be a pain as stupid as it sounds.
That's funny 'cause I kind of feel the same way and I've only been riding a few years. It's so fucking dangerous out here. I've already had one bike totaled & my car got totaled earlier this year. I was even thinking of taking the bike that night my car got totaled.
Sometimes when I'm riding I think, "Maybe you shouldn't be doing this, Herrick". I some times think of selling the bike. But like ReaperKK said, once I get on the bike I'm like "This is FUCKING awesome".
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For me, its really having the bike at my friends house that is really killing things. It was fine for the first few years, but imagine everytime you want to ride, you have to drive 20mins, awkwardly try and find somewhere to park, deal with their new dog that has already tried to bite me once, move 4 damn E-bikes out of the way in his garage, then put them back and lock the garage, just to ride.
I've been ready to buy a house for months now, but frankly the prices are bullshit. If I could literally walk out my front door and get on the bike, then I would be way more inclined to ride.
In addition, I've expanded into new interests as well. So its still fun to ride, but just not the obsession it used to be.
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That does sound like a pain in the balls.
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Dude, once the dog tried to bite me, it was like that's it :lol
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Had great day riding today. It was like 73 and sunny, rode down to a restaurant next to the river and got a decent crab cake sandwich.
The day did start out a little shitty, when I went to the garage and the front tire was flat. My friend has been keeping an eye on it and he said he would fill it up, but like 1 week later, it would be flat again.
So we filled it up, jacked it up and looked if we could find the issue but didn't see anything. So i was like "fuck it, lets ride" and it worked out ok luckily :lol
I'll take the bike to the harley place on tuesday and let them figure it out.
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Might just need a patch I'd you're comfortable with that. I've patched rears before but I also have awful luck with tires. My car has 13k miles and I've had 4 tires replaced already .
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I would be down with that.
I've plugged quite a few car tires in the past, so I was hoping to find the nail, or screw or wood splinter (which are the usually culprits) but It was so weird to see nothing.
We'll see what the Harley place says though and then make the next move. The whole time I was riding today I kept looking down to be like "is it still inflated", "oh good" :lol
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I've heard it's not good to patch a motorcycle tire. My Low Rider (RIP) got a nail in the rear tire and they replaced the tire. I'm not sure how much it cost because I bought their tire protection insurance thing.
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Bike tires aren't that expensive but it's a pain the tire off and bring it in. I would never track my bike on a patch but I felt ok about it.
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I have spokes so if pick up a nail (or whatever) I'm pretty committed to buying a new tire because the inner tube will melt in the tire if I am on the road (or so I've been told).
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Over two months without a post in this thread. Damn.
Well, Herrick has been riding pretty much every day it doesn't rain...Butt I've been thinking of selling the bike and going back becoming to full-time cager. I have a nice new 2022 Honda Civic EX because my beloved and paid off 2015 Subaru Forester got totaled. I feel like I'm wasting money by not driving my new car (which I do enjoy driving) and it sucks to be paying for two vehicles. Also, there are many crazy drivers out there and as we know we are extremely vulnerable on our bikes.
Of course these heretical thoughts leave my tiny mind whenever I ride :)
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I have had those thoughts before as well. Even though I am barely riding at the moment, I don't think I will ever get rid of it.
Finally housing prices are starting to come down, so I hope to buy something hopefully before winter and then everything will change, since I can just walk out my front door and get on the bike.
And random other point, for better or worse the Harley is just too slow. When I get a house, I might get a Triumph Street Triple
(https://comoto.imgix.net/blog_content_image/image/62039/gallery/Street_Triple_RS_right.jpg?w=378&dpr=2.625&auto=format)
Fast like my sport bike was, but actually comfortable to ride.
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That's cool. I've never had a fast motorcycle before so I was pretty content with the power of my 2019 Low Rider and now the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 650.
None of the other HDs really appeal to me but I'd like to get another Low Rider. However they're just too much fucking money, even the used 2019 Low Rider I've been looking at. The V-Strom is just so much more practical for Herrick. Whenever I get tempted into looking for another Low Rider I think about how much I disliked cleaning the one I had. I haven't cleaned my V-Strom since I got it last September :biggrin:
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Yeah, Harley is absurd with their pricing. I really only tolerate it due to sentimental value and I was insanely lucky to get my low rider for $10,000.
The engine in your V-strom is the same that was in my SV650, which was also too slow for me. I think I have a problem :lol
The CBR 600RR was pretty much as much speed as a guy could ask for. Never even maxed it out. It was really just the riding position that was the nail in the coffin. 10 mins on it and I was ready to get off.
But I definitely have my eye on the Triumph since the riding position is similar to your V-strom. Up right and comfortable. I'm gonna need to do a test ride at some point.
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Yeah, Harley is absurd with their pricing. I really only tolerate it due to sentimental value and I was insanely lucky to get my low rider for $10,000.
The engine in your V-strom is the same that was in my SV650, which was also too slow for me. I think I have a problem :lol
The CBR 600RR was pretty much as much speed as a guy could ask for. Never even maxed it out. It was really just the riding position that was the nail in the coffin. 10 mins on it and I was ready to get off.
But I definitely have my eye on the Triumph since the riding position is similar to your V-strom. Up right and comfortable. I'm gonna need to do a test ride at some point.
Do Triumph dealerships usually allow test rides?
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They do.
I'm also looking for a demo day. Worst case scenario, there's a powersports place like 40mins away that I could stop by that have some. We'll see.
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They do.
I'm also looking for a demo day. Worst case scenario, there's a powersports place like 40mins away that I could stop by that have some. We'll see.
Sexcellent. I wish more places would offer test rides but I understand why they do not. The place I bought my Suzuki from didn't offer test rides and I really wouldn't have wanted to ride a bike in Jamaica Queens anyway. Shit, I don't even want to drive an automobile there.
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Did 100 miles today.
I was out in amish country, so long huge stretches of open road in the country side. I rode the ever loving shit out of that Harley today and it was so damn good. Out there you can see clearly for miles so you can really open it up and feel safe at the same time.
One thing that was wild was I felt a bug get stuck in my helmet as I was riding, I could feel it flying around in the side of the helmet so I pulled over real quick and took off the helmet. It was WASP. I nearly pissed myself but that god I didn't get stung :lol
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That sounds really nice, mang. How is the house search going?
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oh, its never ending :lol
The prices seemed to be going down, but still are way way too high. My price range is about $350,000 and that buys you a condemned shack where I'm at.
But the interest rates are going up, so I am just keeping my fingers crossed and my eyes open. So we will see.
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oh, its never ending :lol
The prices seemed to be going down, but still are way way too high. My price range is about $350,000 and that buys you a condemned shack where I'm at.
But the interest rates are going up, so I am just keeping my fingers crossed and my eyes open. So we will see.
Sorry to hear that. I thought the interest rates were going down but I know very leetle about this stuff.
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Thanks
It seems to be going in right direction, but we'll see. But when that house does come, I'll be eying up a second bike.
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Was out today test riding the Terminator 2 Harley Fat Boy for the first time ever.
Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god do I love this bike :heart This is the bike that made me want to ride motorcycles in the first place and I think I am gonna start looking for a black one.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/a9/52/7c/a9527c5fa6e63c48708483d05c974764.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/5c/6a/80/5c6a80efa6a66d797126cd0da5d6ba76.jpg)
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What year is that one?
Those are cool bikes. The newer ones have weird styling and I've heard not great things about their handling due to the bigger tire HD added.
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This one was a 2012 and I think they had this styling from like 2011 to 2017. (which is my favorite)
And then 2018 happened and they decided to re-invent the wheel (literally). I appreciate the Milwaukee 8 Fatboy, but its not a bike I personally would ever own. First of all, it looks kinda whacky imo and the handling aspect is a problem as well.
I did ride the M8 one at a demo day and it just wasn't for me. But this one today was so sweet. If it was black I would have started talking about a trade.
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Does it come with a level pump shotgun? And a bar owner's sunglasses?
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Does it come with a level pump shotgun? And a bar owner's sunglasses?
I didn't see those, but when I left for the test ride, I told the guy "I'll be back" ;D
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Damn that looks like a nice bike. I've always ridden sport bikes for the most part, how manageable is the weight on that thing?
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Thanks Reaper
The weight was surprisingly not that bad. Parking lot was definitely more cumbersome to maneuver, but once you get going on the road I thought it was fine.
I got on it pretty good and it was so damn fun. I don't think I felt that way since the first time I ever got on a motorcycle.
So now I will start looking for a black one like this:
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/96/f5/fe/96f5feede9adfc0480467e501c853719.jpg)
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That's really nice Phoenix. How is the reliability on those things?
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Not very :lol
Definitely nowhere near as reliable as the Japanese bikes, but so far mine's been ok and they have the same engine so here's hoping. Lol
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Was out on another adventure today. Did 80 miles and I think I now can safely say my bike is the right bike for me. It just fits me so perfectly, even though I do love that fat boy. I think I might switch out of the backrest/luggage rack for a harley one though. (and good ol harley, it will be over $350 dollars) :tdwn vs. the $50 bucks for the generic one on there. but we'll see
Half the day was spent trying to find a restaurant that is open on a monday. My dad and I went to our normal spot by the river, but that was closed so we went on a mission to find a spot. But we finally found this place that had like the best damn roast beef sandwich I every had.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/23/bf/36/23bf362db740478a3f96a710bc0b64ca.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/87/a1/2b/87a12be78db2d36dff762f366ca313a7.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/33/4b/c4/334bc4cd7f8bd9a1a82ca3e08511c5bb.jpg)
Such a great day overall
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Looks like a gorgeous day to do some riding and that sandwich looks awesome too.
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thanks Reaper
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That's cool. Is your dad riding one of the newer Heritage Classics?
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Yes. He's the one with Milwaukee 8 heritage
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Yes. He's the one with Milwaukee 8 heritage
Cool. I'm looking into those but I'm not quite sure about the looks. What I really want is another 2018 & up Low Rider but they're not many out there...and the pricing is fucking nuts right now.
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Yeah, I'm not too hot on the looks as well. And wasn't too hot on how it rhode either :lol
Felt more like I was riding "on" in rather then riding it fully connected if that makes any sense.
And I agree, the prices are mental.
In two weeks I'm gonna take my bike to get an inspection/oil change and I think the dealer has a used Triumph speed triple, which I will try and do a test ride on.
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Yeah, I'm not too hot on the looks as well. And wasn't too hot on how it rhode either :lol
Felt more like I was riding "on" in rather then riding it fully connected if that makes any sense.
And I agree, the prices are mental.
In two weeks I'm gonna take my bike to get an inspection/oil change and I think the dealer has a used Triumph speed triple, which I will try and do a test ride on.
That's weird. I thought all of those new Softails were to supposed to have the "riding in" the bike feel. My Low Rider felt like that but that's the only bike I rode with the newer frame.
The V-Strom 650 definitely has the "riding on top" feel but it's very comfortable and doesn't feel top heavy at all to me. It's really nice to be so high up. I think that's probably the thing I'd miss the most if I got rid of it and bought another Harley.
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It might just be an overall softail thing with me, since the pre-Milwaukee 8 fat boy I rhode also had that feeling. On the other hand, My dyna lowrider feels just right.
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Wow the Speed Triple has 177 hp and 92 foot pound torque :o
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Yeah its mental :lol
Fast as hell, but actually comfortable riding position.
If I do buy one, it will probably be the slower Street model instead of the speed, but we'll see. Of course, just like always it comes down to when houses get down to a point where I can afford :P
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Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god :hefdaddy
I went to get the harley serviced and there was a Triumph Street Triple RS there and I got to test ride it.
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ea/01/6f/ea016ff28f2e21a985bf395524b2980c.jpg)
Sweet merciful god do I love this bike and I will be buying it asap. I swear I almost cried it was so good. As of today I don't have space for a 2nd bike (I want to keep the harley), but as soon as I buy a house I will start looking for this black one:
(https://cdp.azureedge.net/products/USA/TM/2023/MC/SPORT/STREET_TRIPLE_RS/50/CARBON_BLACK/2000000001.jpg)
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I used to ride quite a while ago until I had a few close calls with idiots in cars. I've been done with it since around 2010 and lived to tell about it. ;)
1994 Honda Shadow
1995 Honda Magna
2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i
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Did an overhaul on my R6 this past weekends, new fluids brakes, the works etc. I'm at the point where I need my valves checked for clearance. I'm pretty mechanically savvy but I've done anything like that. Anyone have any experience with it? Watching youtube videos it seems like a pain and it might just be worth it to take it in.
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Wish I could help. I can barley put on new foot pegs :lol
That is a tough job for sure. I'd probably just take it just for the convenience, but that's me.
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I've been trying to ride more this season but I gotta find a fix to my front brake issue. For some reason I keep getting air in the lines, I've been wanting to run braided lines for some time now, this might be kick I need to do it.
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I've been trying to ride more this season but I gotta find a fix to my front brake issue. For some reason I keep getting air in the lines, I've been wanting to run braided lines for some time now, this might be kick I need to do it.
I don't know what could be the cause of that. Did you bleed the brakes recently?
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I did and I thought I didnt tighten the tank or maybe the bleeder valves so I re-bled the brakes today and so far so good. Everytime I head to the garage I give the front brakes a good squeeze lol
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Sorry, wish I could help. I'm not a mechanical mang. The most I've ever done is change the oil.
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Herrick has not ridden much this winter. I've probably ridden just a handful of times. It's kinda crazy compared to the last two winters where I rode almost every day to work when it wasn't below 25 degrees and there was no snow on the ground.
This winter hasn't been very cold but I have become spoiled since I have my own automobile now. Plus the left heated glove isn't working properly and I need heat if I'm going to ride when it's 50 below. Tomorrow will be in the 60s and high 50s even when I leave work at 11pm...so Herrick Shall Ride Once Again.
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My car broke down (yet again) a couple weeks ago so while it was the dealer I only had my motorcycle as transportation. I honestly loved it. It really re-ignited the love I have for my bike, that said I would like a cruiser to add to the stable.
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My car broke down (yet again) a couple weeks ago so while it was the dealer I only had my motorcycle as transportation. I honestly loved it. It really re-ignited the love I have for my bike, that said I would like a cruiser to add to the stable.
I hope the car problem isn't too serious. Hopefully the weather remains pleasant until you get your car back. It is very nice having another vehicle (motorcycle) that's yours that no one else knows how to use :biggrin:
I've been looking at cruisers but they're just too expensive for Poor Old Herrick. If I didn't have a car payment I might have gone for it. My 2020 V-Strom 650 is paid off so I'll just be happy with what I have.
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Car's under warranty so I got it returned to me Friday. I got pretty lucky with the weather too!
The payment is the issue with me also. My bike is paid off completely and I still have a car payment so I don't want to take another payment on :lol. I'm going to see how long my new found love of my bike lasts.
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I've recently found myself navigating a fuel shortage in the country with the world's largest oil reserves. It's become quite an ordeal, with gas lines stretching for hours (7-10 hs). To circumvent the issue, I've decided to transition from four wheels to two, and I couldn't be happier with my decision.
I'm now the proud owner of a 200cc UM Renegade, which I managed to snag for a cool $350 USD. It's not the flashiest bike on the road, but its primary job is to get me from point A to point B, and it does that with great fuel efficiency. The difference in consumption is staggering; a full tank on my car would barely last me half a week, but this bike stretches a tank out over an entire month!
However, it's not without its quirks. The previous owner saw fit to remove the silencer, resulting in a rather loud exhaust. I'm currently in the market for a replacement, as I'd rather not announce my arrival with a deafening roar every time I pull up.
The bike also has a few cosmetic issues, but they're not a pressing concern. I'll address them when the time is right. For now, I'm just enjoying the newfound convenience and efficiency of my two-wheeled steed.
Happy riding!
(https://i.ibb.co/30kbQvB/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-05-14-a-la-s-11-23-24.png) (https://ibb.co/tb36Fz8)
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That's a killer looking bike at an even better price. How much riding do you do on a weekly basis?
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That's a killer looking bike at an even better price. How much riding do you do on a weekly basis?
Honestly, I've never closely monitored the distance I cover weekly with my bike, but my estimate would be somewhere between 30 to 40 miles. It may not seem like much, but I primarily use the bike for daily routine tasks.
The main job for my two-wheeler is shuttling the kids to and from school, and running errands in downtown. It's not covering vast distances, but for these short, frequent trips, it's been a practical solution, especially given our local fuel situation.
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That is great fuel mileage! Over a month. I fill up the bike about every two weeks and only drive 20 miles to and from work.
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That would be cool Reaper if you got a cruiser. It changes everything
I can get on that thing and commute every day or randomly do 300+ miles without a second thought. And having the saddlebags makes it like having a car I can bring soo much stuff.
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Herrick is planning the first long motorcycle trip. This trip is a leetle over 1400 miles to my destination and another 1400 to get home. This will happen near the end of August. Will my frail body survive the trip? :omg:
Edit: Oh yeah and I'm looking into getting a 2020 or 2021 Low Rider S. There are a few not very far from me and they're priced pretty decently. A few thousand dollars under MSRP for a low mileage bike like the LRS is something I didn't think I'd see. I don't know if the market is getting a little better or if the newer Low Riders are much more desirable to most buyers. There's no fucking way I'm paying for a new Harley with all those bullshit fees.
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How many miles a day are you shooting for? I did a few smaller 600 mile overnight road trips and it as not easy mainly because of my bike.
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How many miles a day are you shooting for? I did a few smaller 600 mile overnight road trips and it as not easy mainly because of my bike.
I'm aiming for 500 miles each day.
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What's the longest you've done so far?
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What's the longest you've done so far?
Like 45 :biggrin:
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Oh boy :lol. I did 600 miles in one day once and it absolutely broke me. I could never do it again, my legs and ass hurt for days.
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Oh boy :lol. I did 600 miles in one day once and it absolutely broke me. I could never do it again, my legs and ass hurt for days.
I know I'm going to be hurting. I've been looking into getting another seat or something called an Airhawk seat cover thing that's supposed to be comfortable. Also, I'm going to try a few longish rides and maybe try getting into better physical shape.
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People swear by Corbin seats. They didn't make a Corbin seat for my bike when I was riding bigger distances but I had a corbin slip cover and I can definitely say it helped. Might be worth looking into.
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I might go check out a 2018 Low Rider on Monday. It's the same color as the 2019 I had. I've never liked the color with all that chrome but whatever. The price is right and the mileage is low. The only problem is the weather shows isolated & scattered thunderstorms almost all day.
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That would be sweet
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Fusion of Herrick and Harley successful.
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Awesome
Would love to see pics
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Awesome
Would love to see pics
It's just like the one I used to have. I'm lazy and terrible at taking pictures.
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Riding the Low Rider home from the dealership was a very strange experience. It was a 20-ish mile ride but I got a little lost so it ended up being longer than 20 miles. Riding this bike was both completely alien and familiar. I almost stalled it a couple times :lol The footpeg position and location of the shift lever kept throwing me off.
The ride to work today went much more smoothly.
Before I went to the dealership, I asked the salesmang if the bike was stock. I was told it just had a slip-on exhaust which I wasn't too happy about. I know the stock exhaust doesn't sound good but I don't want a loudass bike. So when I got to the dealership and looked at the bike, I was told it had a Stage 1 upgrade. Again, I'm not really thrilled about that. I wanted a completely stock bike and I want to get decent MPG.
So when I started riding home I immediately came to the conclusion that the exhaust is loud as fuck and I will be needing ear plugs for my trip. I probably should have gotten some anyway but now I definitely will.
Edit: Here's a picture I posted of my 2019 Low Rider https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=11723.525
I'll try to upload pictures of the 2018 Low Rider.
One funny thing that's not too funny. The 2018 Low Rider has the same noisy brakes & fogged up speedometer problem that my 2019 had. I wonder how long it'll be before the gas cap starts rattling too. Oh and I can't see shit on the LCD screen when it's real sunny because of the sunlight reflecting off all that chrome.
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Three weeks with no motorcycle in July. Yeah that sucked. But now it's back :metal
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Part 1 of my trip has been completed. I rode over 1400 miles from Long Island, NY to Tulsa, OK. I stopped in Allentown, PA for a couple days to visit a friend. He put a Memphis Shades Gauntlet fairing with a Laminar Lip on my bike and that made the trip much bearable but it was still kind of tough.
My Garmin GPS crapped out very early on the trip so I used my phone with earplugs for navigation. Not ideal but very doable after getting out of NY & NJ. My wrists were aching on these weirdly shaped bars. I ordered a Crampbuster for the return trip...and a phone mount. My phone isn't very visible in direct sunlight but I'm hoping it'll be good enough.
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How many days did it take you?
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How many days did it take you?
Three days from PA to Tulsa, OK.
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How does your body feel after that long of a ride?
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How does your body feel after that long of a ride?
Not great but not nearly as bad as I expected. I think my body might have toughened up a bit because my throttle hand wasn't hurting as much on the third day as it did on the first. I'm halfway between "I'm never doing this again" and "Fuck yeah I'd do this again" ;D
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That's so impressive. When I started riding I dreamed of doing big tours like that, but as I started pushing the distance I started to realize what I was capable of.
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That's so impressive. When I started riding I dreamed of doing big tours like that, but as I started pushing the distance I started to realize what I was capable of.
I should've starting pushing the distance instead of just jumping into it. My regular work/home life didn't really allow me to build up to the big trip.
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That's so impressive. When I started riding I dreamed of doing big tours like that, but as I started pushing the distance I started to realize what I was capable of.
I loved doing long trips (nothing like Herrick is doing) on my r6 but it was definitely tough on the body. I remember riding my buddies v Strom for about 50 miles and it felt like driving a Cadillac. If I ever got into riding longer distances id need a different bike.
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That's so impressive. When I started riding I dreamed of doing big tours like that, but as I started pushing the distance I started to realize what I was capable of.
I loved doing long trips (nothing like Herrick is doing) on my r6 but it was definitely tough on the body. I remember riding my buddies v Strom for about 50 miles and it felt like driving a Cadillac. If I ever got into riding longer distances id need a different bike.
Was it the 650 or the 1000? I like my Harley but I'm wondering how much more comfortable my V-Strom 650 would've been. For sure the bars and probably the seat would've been much more comfortable. But I really didn't want to deal with adjusting the chain on this long trip.
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650. My confidence was knocked down a bit when I first got on, it really was off putting how high I sat compared to my R6. After a few miles it just felt so comfortable.
Funny enough I just went through a similar thing in cars, I just got rid of my two seater car and man o man my new (to me) car is just so fucking comfortable :lol
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650. My confidence was knocked down a bit when I first got on, it really was off putting how high I sat compared to my R6. After a few miles it just felt so comfortable.
Funny enough I just went through a similar thing in cars, I just got rid of my two seater car and man o man my new (to me) car is just so fucking comfortable :lol
I loved sitting so high up on the V-Strom! I'm already tempted by the upcoming street-oriented version of the 800.
Which car did you have and which car did you get? My beloved 2015 Subaru Forester was totaled last year and I went back to a regular car, a 2022 Honda Civic. It was weird being all low to the ground again.
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I attempted to ride my friend's 650 V-strom, but I'm 5' 9'' and I couldn't flat foot it and it just didn't work sadly, but that being said I did own a SV650 so I know in and out what the engine can do. Its pretty satisfying if you are not an autistic adrenaline junky :lol
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I attempted to ride my friend's 650 V-strom, but I'm 5' 9'' and I couldn't flat foot it and it just didn't work sadly, but that being said I did own a SV650 so I know in and out what the engine can do. Its pretty satisfying if you are not an autistic adrenaline junky :lol
I'm 5'8" with a 32-inch inseam. I could flatfoot it but I was on the balls of my feet when backing it up. It wasn't that bad.
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interesting.
Yeah, It just wasn't for me. But enjoy.
On a side note, consistantly pushing the Low rider to its limits. It has reaffirmed again in my mind that I can never have a super fast bike again. If I didn't almost die on that supersport, then it was only a mater of time.
That being said, I am able to get my fun out of the Harley without it going into tempting death territory
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interesting.
Yeah, It just wasn't for me. But enjoy.
On a side note, consistantly pushing the Low rider to its limits. It has reaffirmed again in my mind that I can never have a super fast bike again. If I didn't almost die on that supersport, then it was only a mater of time.
That being said, I am able to get my fun out of the Harley without it going into tempting death territory
I've heard that a lot about how the limited performance of Harleys keeps people in check ;D Are you still looking into a Triumph Street Triple? I think that was the bike you posted about a while back. It's not a supersport but it seems much more controllable even though it's got The Power.
The Low Rider has enough power for Herrick. I had no problems passing trucks on I-70 and/or I-78 or whatever the fuck those highways are going through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, & Missouri. I didn't even need to downshift. It has a Stage 1 but I don't think it has much or any power over a stock 107. "Let's see if you bastards can do 90".
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650. My confidence was knocked down a bit when I first got on, it really was off putting how high I sat compared to my R6. After a few miles it just felt so comfortable.
Funny enough I just went through a similar thing in cars, I just got rid of my two seater car and man o man my new (to me) car is just so fucking comfortable :lol
Which car did you have and which car did you get? My beloved 2015 Subaru Forester was totaled last year and I went back to a regular car, a 2022 Honda Civic. It was weird being all low to the ground again.
Most recently I had a 2019 Porsche Cayman GTS which I kept for a little over a year. I actually really loved the car but was always broken, 5 service trips and $20k in warranty repairs later it became hard to justify keeping a car, especially that expensive, when you can't rely on it. I traded for a 2022 Lexus IS350. I love it, yes it's not as quick as the Cayman but it's more comfortable, better options, quieter, amazing sound system, and more reliable at half the price.
I had an allocation to order a new M4 but with the interest rates as high as they are I just couldn't justify it. If rates go down or if BMW goes back to subsidized their leases I'll probably order that. In the meantime I'm going to enjoy not having to trust fall into the seats of my car :lol
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650. My confidence was knocked down a bit when I first got on, it really was off putting how high I sat compared to my R6. After a few miles it just felt so comfortable.
Funny enough I just went through a similar thing in cars, I just got rid of my two seater car and man o man my new (to me) car is just so fucking comfortable :lol
Which car did you have and which car did you get? My beloved 2015 Subaru Forester was totaled last year and I went back to a regular car, a 2022 Honda Civic. It was weird being all low to the ground again.
Most recently I had a 2019 Porsche Cayman GTS which I kept for a little over a year. I actually really loved the car but was always broken, 5 service trips and $20k in warranty repairs later it became hard to justify keeping a car, especially that expensive, when you can't rely on it. I traded for a 2022 Lexus IS350. I love it, yes it's not as quick as the Cayman but it's more comfortable, better options, quieter, amazing sound system, and more reliable at half the price.
I had an allocation to order a new M4 but with the interest rates as high as they are I just couldn't justify it. If rates go down or if BMW goes back to subsidized their leases I'll probably order that. In the meantime I'm going to enjoy not having to trust fall into the seats of my car :lol
Nice. It's still quicker than most other vehicles on the road.
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I've heard that a lot about how the limited performance of Harleys keeps people in check ;D Are you still looking into a Triumph Street Triple? I think that was the bike you posted about a while back. It's not a supersport but it seems much more controllable even though it's got The Power.
The Low Rider has enough power for Herrick. I had no problems passing trucks on I-70 and/or I-78 or whatever the fuck those highways are going through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, & Missouri. I didn't even need to downshift. It has a Stage 1 but I don't think it has much or any power over a stock 107. "Let's see if you bastards can do 90".
Well, I would truly love to have that triumph, but I can tell you for a fact just from the test ride alone that bike will get me into trouble. Incredibly fun though.
I love the marty mcfly moment :lol
Mine is stage II and its pushes it right to the point when more would be dangerous, so I'm happy. Alive is good I guess
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I've heard that a lot about how the limited performance of Harleys keeps people in check ;D Are you still looking into a Triumph Street Triple? I think that was the bike you posted about a while back. It's not a supersport but it seems much more controllable even though it's got The Power.
The Low Rider has enough power for Herrick. I had no problems passing trucks on I-70 and/or I-78 or whatever the fuck those highways are going through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, & Missouri. I didn't even need to downshift. It has a Stage 1 but I don't think it has much or any power over a stock 107. "Let's see if you bastards can do 90".
Well, I would truly love to have that triumph, but I can tell you for a fact just from the test ride alone that bike will get me into trouble. Incredibly fun though.
I love the marty mcfly moment :lol
Mine is stage II and its pushes it right to the point when more would be dangerous, so I'm happy. Alive is good I guess
How is your MPG?
I was really surprised by the MPG I was getting on the trip. I didn't calculate every fillup but two times I got in the mid-50s and the last time I got 49mpg. I was doing between 70 & 85 mph mostly. The thing is rated at 47mpg which I never get on my normal rides to work which is like 10 miles of half highway & half city riding.
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If I wasn't flooring it and riding like an aggressive lunatic it is usually around 49 mpg. Before stage 1 and 2 probably a little higher, but I wouldn't give up the upgrades.
When I fill the tank to the top it says like 200miles range. I think I get pretty close to that on a single tank depending on my riding style mood for that day
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That's some good milage. When I was doing some longer riding I was getting around 47 mpg. I had to stop every 130 miles or so though.
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A 200-mile range is good but I don't think I could ride for 200-miles without a break.
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For sure, 200 miles strait is a lot.
The most I ever did without stopping was 140 miles and that was definite a crucible for sure. But the harley allowed me to get into a couple different riding positions so that helped big time as I would alternate
I've never done more than 100 strait since and don't really want to honestly. Breaks make such a huge difference
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For sure, 200 miles strait is a lot.
The most I ever did without stopping was 140 miles and that was definite a crucible for sure. But the harley allowed me to get into a couple different riding positions so that helped big time as I would alternate
I've never done more than 100 strait since and don't really want to honestly. Breaks make such a huge difference
I have crashbars with feet rests, a Memphis Shades Gauntlet Fairing, and an Airhawk cushion thing. The most I did before taking a break was 120 miles and I was in a lot of pain in the tailbone area. Everyone says to barely inflate the Airhawk and I rode like that for over 1000 miles. Then I inflated it more than the recommended amount and it helped a lot.
I also ordered a Campbuster while in Tulsa so I'm hoping that will help out. My throttle hand was in a lot of pain. The stock bars put my wrists in a weird position. Even my clutch hand hurt a lot and I wasn't really doing much with it ???
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Herrick returned to The Village a few days ago. I had pretty bad buttbone pain almost the whole time and my clutch hand felt like it was burning off while going through New York SHITTY traffic. Going through the SHITTY was an absolutely miserable experience and really killed my desire to do any more long trips on a motorcycle.
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I can only imagine the pain. I'm glad you made it back!
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The road-oriented version of the V-Strom 800 is coming out next year. Herrick is tempted.
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Just checked out the promotional video, it's a pretty nice bike.
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That will be a cool bike
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Fusion of Herrick and V-Strom 800 successful.
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That's awesome Herrick, congrats!
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That's awesome Herrick, congrats!
Yeah mang. Now I just need to keep the bike for a long time instead of trading it in after a year or two like the last four :biggrin:
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Funny enough I kept same bike since 2012 but I've had 6 different cars since 2018
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Funny enough I kept same bike since 2012 but I've had 6 different cars since 2018
I was doing real good with cars. I only had 1 car between 2014 & 2021 which is a world record for Herrick.
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Congrats on the new bike :tup
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Congrats on the new bike :tup
Thanks mang.