motorcycles caused me strife

[Ma Junior]

xpost from WAYJDT thread.

It got up to a balmy 45F here Saturday, so I thought "what better day to get the motorbike out for the first time??"...

Next job is to rebuild the carbs, but I'll wait until it warms up a little more...

Gorgeous Beemer. When I have room for multiple bikes, an old school Beemer is definitely on the list1

[Guy_Martin-TT]

Was my 00' CBR F4, had some life changing experiences on that bike right there...

[Osmosis Jones]

Was my 00' CBR F4, had some life changing experiences on that bike right there...

like wearing proper riding gear?

[soap]

Haha...dude looks like he is riding around a residential neighborhood, take it easy...conformist

[Lars]

So this year I really am going to get my license. Been putting it off for too long.

I got an old 1985 yamaha xj 750 (with a 900 replacement engine in it!) from my uncle to learn on. Just need a helmet now. And for the snow to go away..

[Guy_Martin-TT]

like wearing proper riding gear?

Not really into wearing my leathers on a 30 degree plus day...

Haha...dude looks like he is riding around a residential neighborhood, take it easy...conformist

Nah not even like that lol, thats a financial district around here

[raWorkshop]

Just picked up some HELD Score gloves. HELD is an amazing brand, fit and finish are crazy (and by crazy I mean I almost don't feel bad spending $180 on them).

[Denim Phenom]

Moved it outside so it could get fresh air and breathe.

Speaking of safety equipment, I think i'll be buying one of these once I get this thing on the road, or a Monster one since I live on those.

[PETEROCK1]

dp, bike looks dope! i wish i had the time and patience to build one. maybe in the near future.

also, +1 on the helmet. i was interested in something similar..... the icon variant

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[kiya]

I think i've seriously tried on every helmet out there and i ended up getting the Shark Evo-Line helmet (Euro edition because of the clasp).

Also, for any of you Bay Area heads..

This saturday at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA..

The largest vintage bike show (euro bike show, BSA/American show, and Japanese show all in one place), including a bike swap meet, and a flat track race.

http://www.americanbikeshow.com/extravaganza.html

http://www.americanbikeshow.com/

http://www.eurobikeshow.com/

http://www.bsaocnc.org/All%20Brit%202010%20Flyer.pdf

[sarcastic]

Heya everyone, decided to enter the motorcycle world. My school is offering free classes and I figure visiting home from college would be cheaper and more fun to ride a motorcycle.

I've been recently lurking this thread learning so I'm more knowledgeable when it comes to my purchase and such. Could anyone point me in the direction of what a good starter bike would be? I'm not so much into harley or the sports bikes.

[wild style]

I can't recommend this bike enough for someone just starting out, so I'll just quote myself from a few pages back.

I'd strongly suggest looking into a Kawasaki Ninja 250. They can be purchased used for quite cheap, and resale is usually not only a piece of cake but also close to purchase price so long as the bike is maintained and undamaged. I did a lot of research and picked one up 2 years ago after taking the msf course and getting my license.

The bike will easily cruise at highway speeds without straining, slowing down on hills, or risking engine damage. Even though the displacement is the same as the Rebel/GZ250, it's an entirely different kind of engine. It has dual carbs, and redlines at over 13,000 rpm's. At engine speeds over 10,000 you wouldn't believe it's a 250. It's a very fun bike to ride, and not intimidating at all. The riding position is more upright than you'd imagine and comfortable on longer rides. With a low purchase price, easy maintenance, excellent fuel economy (I get about 60mpg on average), and some of the lowest insurance rates, the Ninja 250 is an easy choice.

There's also a great Ninja 250 online community over @ ninja250.org. Any questions you might have will most definitely have been answered in the FAQ's.

Also, don't listen to anybody who tells you "you'll outgrow the bike in a few months". I still have mine 2 years later.

[edmond]

just bought a TIG welding machine..

[Denim Phenom]

F you Ed. Give it to me.

[andrewexd]

I think i've seriously tried on every helmet out there and i ended up getting the Shark Evo-Line helmet (Euro edition because of the clasp).

Also, for any of you Bay Area heads..

This saturday at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA..

The largest vintage bike show (euro bike show, BSA/American show, and Japanese show all in one place), including a bike swap meet, and a flat track race.

http://www.americanbikeshow.com/extravaganza.html

http://www.americanbikeshow.com/

http://www.eurobikeshow.com/

http://www.bsaocnc.org/All%20Brit%202010%20Flyer.pdf

my head doesn't fit shark (well, the ones i tried) I have a scoprion but it;s heavy as shit didnt even realize it until I tried on some other helmets. probably gonna get a shoei or suomy next.

[andrewexd]

I can't recommend this bike enough for someone just starting out, so I'll just quote myself from a few pages back.

I miss my ninja 250... getting like 35 mpg on a gsxr600 : /

[renski]

after all the flakes from local sellers, i randomly went into a store to check out different bikes. somehow i drove out with this.

cant complain so far but im surprised i went with a different platform. i already want to buy another bike to build. this can be an expensive hobby.

[Dead_Wizard]

Finally coming out in the US this year, pretty stoked.

[edmond]

what is that?

[renski]

from the image address.. sym-usa classic 150

[Dex_star]

who wants to buy a Honda CB360t from me....

Never really got around to finishing up, and now I got repair bills to pay for my car :/

[edmond]

new stuffs getting ready to assemble the little one

[Denim Phenom]

when you want to sell those brass dog bones just let me know.

[edmond]

fucking expensive theyre around 250 shipped!

[Denim Phenom]

I know, I hate overpriced stuff.

[Cryhavoc]

I'm thinking about getting a DRZ-400SM, but I think I'll lose my license in about a week if I do...

[renski]

do it. great bike. I enjoy mine though it could be a bit faster on the freeway. if you do end up with one thumpertalk and supermotojunkie are the best forums i've seen so far.

[MyAcademy]

Finally coming out in the US this year, pretty stoked.

Damn dude, I've been looking for a vintage street bike smaller than my CL450... that shit would be rad if I had $3k kicking around.

[edmond]

[triumph.man]

Ed, what are you building there? a hardtail bobber?