Motorcycles

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

Anyone here have or had one? I'm considering getting one at some point but just want to k ow everyone's personal opinion on it and how much they enjoyed and what are the pros and cons to having one. Thanks ahead of time.

[austinite]

Only Gixxxerboy. He is the only one.

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

Only Gixxxerboy. He is the only one.

I don't see him on very much :/

[lovbyts]

Only Gixxxerboy. He is the only one.

LOL he is pulling your leg. A LOT of members ride here.
What type of bike are you looking for? Cruiser? Harley? Crotch rocket? For a crotch rocket go with a Dukati.

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

LOL he is pulling your leg. A LOT of members ride here.
What type of bike are you looking for? Cruiser? Harley? Crotch rocket? For a crotch rocket go with a Dukati.

Probably crotch rocket. My dad use to drag race a shit load!!! So that has made me partial to those types. Why dukati?

[austinite]

LOL he is pulling your leg. A LOT of members ride here.
What type of bike are you looking for? Cruiser? Harley? Crotch rocket? For a crotch rocket go with a Dukati.

Riddle. How many thai girls can lovbyts fit on his harley....?

[lovbyts]

Riddle. How many thai girls can lovbyts fit on his harley....?

Obviously we need to find out.



I have had 3 bikes but I sold each one after a couple of months. I kept seeing myself laid out on the pavement somewhere.

If I was going to get another crotch rocket I would go with Dukati due to style and class.
If I was looking for a cruiser it would be either Harley or BMW

[MuscleInk]

Obviously we need to find out.
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That picture reminds me of Vietnam where scooters are like mini vans - they ride around with the whole damn family on them!

MuscleInk

[austinite]

He's on his bike.

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

He's on his bike.

Loll

[MuscleInk]

I'm pretty sure TR rides.

I don't have one yet. Got my eyes on a Harley but probably a few years off. My wife wants a massive pool and a Mercedes so it looks like my bike is on hold for a bit.

MuscleInk

[austinite]

I'm pretty sure TR rides.

I don't have one yet. Got my eyes on a Harley but probably a few years off. My wife wants a massive pool and a Mercedes so it looks like my bike is on hold for a bit.

MuscleInk

You'll get the pool and you'll like it.

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

You'll get the pool and you'll like it.

Do what your told lol

[MuscleInk]

Do what your told lol

Need to get a few more firearms so when creepy neighbor is starring out his window at HAW in her almost-not-there bikini, I'll be walking the perimeter with two ARs locked and loaded.

MuscleInk

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

Need to get a few more firearms so when creepy neighbor is starring out his window at HAW in her almost-not-there bikini, I'll be walking the perimeter with two ARs locked and loaded.

MuscleInk

Lmao. There are no warning shots.

[MuscleInk]

You'll get the pool and you'll like it.

Yes dear.

MuscleInk

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

I'm pretty sure TR rides.

I don't have one yet. Got my eyes on a Harley but probably a few years off. My wife wants a massive pool and a Mercedes so it looks like my bike is on hold for a bit.

MuscleInk

Awesome bud! Hope u get it soon

[kelkel]

I grew up competitively racing motorcross. Then got into jap bikes. Now it's Harleys only. Awesome machines:

My current ride:



Nothing better than summertime rides with a group of friends. Lot's of Dock Bars where I live and it's ton's of fun...

[moseley2004]

I've had heaps of bikes over the years. Your choice will depend on what u want to do obviously. Go fast? Jap bike. Cruise? Harley. All personal choice. The one thing you have to remember is you always gotta be 2 steps ahead of everybody else on the road

[Vettester]

I have a Kawi Concours 1400. If you're not used to riding, no need to go that big. Start out in the 600cc range and get comfortable with riding.

[XstabberX]

I have a Kawi Concours 1400. If you're not used to riding, no need to go that big. Start out in the 600cc range and get comfortable with riding.

I love those. My next bike will probably be a sport touring bike. I have always rode Japanese bikes since I was a kid and love them. My current bike is a R6 and its basically a race bike with a tag.

[MuscleInk]

This is what I'm hoping to get my hands on:





MuscleInk

[Bmwgirl11]

Olay I have been riding for years. I've had Kawasaki, Suzuki, and now Bmw. All sport bikes. I've ride cruisers, sport touring and all. It really depends on you. We can all get in here and say get this one or that one and all have valid reasons. I personally have a BMW s1000rr. Ducati is a beautiful bike. Fell a little short on horsepower in the last couple of years. It has a distinct sound due to its dry clutch which I personally find annoying. But to each is own. Any German or Italian or European bike comes with a nice maintenance bill. If your looking for the best bang for your buck, honestly the Kawasaki has the best thing going in the Japanese category. Now, Harley's are nice true enough. But you are buying more of a name than craftsmanship. The last ten years for them has proven this. Again, a Japanese cruiser will be the best bang for buck. I personally like the Suzuki m109. Nice horsepower and beautiful to look at. All Japanese bikes are not as expensive as exotic bikes are over all. If you're just starting out you might not need a liter bike (1000) or bigger. A 750 will be a good starter bike. You will outgrow a 600 very quickly and a 750 is tons of fun. Not too much and not too little.
As I said I've been riding for a while. I road race recreationally. I'm a manager at a motorcycle shop so I know a little something something. But when it comes down to it..... It's the greatest feeling in the world. My personal therapy. No matter how bad things get in life... It all goes away when I'm on two wheels with the throttle wide open. Jus don't rush into anything. Shop patiently. Ask questions. Research the one that catches your eye. If I can help in anyway if you have any questions let me know.

[boz]

Never owned one, nor do i have a licence for one, i would love a gsxr 1000 though, ALOT of power! I am paranoid i would wrap myself around a pole with it though beautiful bike. Not sure if if trust myself as of yet. Will definitely consider as finance is not the best for me atm.

[Times Roman]

Never owned one, nor do i have a licence for one, i would love a gsxr 1000 though, ALOT of power! I am paranoid i would wrap myself around a pole with it though beautiful bike. Not sure if if trust myself as of yet. Will definitely consider as finance is not the best for me atm.

little secret?

the bike will only do what you tell it to do

[>Good Luck<]

I got an nice old Harley shovelhead. Lots of fun and nothing better than roaring down the street in a group of buddies owning the road and heads turning everywhere to see what the commotion is. When you park it in a line of 25 bikes and people are constantly stopping and looking at them and asking if they can take pictures- it's pretty awesome...more awesome than going 200miles per hours on a rice rocket and getting clipped. To many accidents on those speed machines for my likings.

Either way you go, welcome to freedom-town

[Rwy]

I owned 3 rice burners.

750 Katana, 750gsxr and then a 1000 gsxr

Gsxr was a work of art. I havent owned a bike since 2001 when my last one (1000 gsxr) was stolen and I didnt have theft....

I was out of control on my last one. Riding with guys that were way more skilled then I and trying to keep up. Constantly running from the cops. I have no doubt if I had that thing I would be dead.

They are amazing to own and a ton of fun. I was just not responsible enough and having it stolen was a blessing in disguise.

[Knockout_Power]

My formula kart is powered by a yzf1000, but it has 4 wheels so probably isnt cool

[BlueWaffle21]

I've had 2001 R6, 2007 Gix 1000, and 2006 Gix 750. The 750 was by far the best for the track but nothing can top the raw power of the 1000!!

[Lunk1]

Here's my bike...much safer

[Times Roman]

instead of asking which motorcycle you should get, instead, decide what you want to do with this motorcycle and then pick a motorcycle based on that.

me personally? I like to be able to take off at the drop of a dime, go anywhere in most weather types, and be comfortable along the way. and my passenger too. but it also has to have style and balls.

me and the bike together weight over 1,000 pounds, but even still, we can get her up to almost 140, and i can haul more shit than any other harley on the market.

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

I really appreciate everyone's input!!! Givin me some good insight in a lot of things.

[RoadToHuge]

I have been around motorcycles most of my life. Without going into too much personal information, I have experience racing sport bikes at an amateur level for a bunch of years as well as working on (and riding) tons of different bikes.

My opinion is this, if you can stand the looks of the bike, get a Suzuki SV 650. This bike will last you a few years and will make you a better rider faster than with a super sport or larger displacement sport bike.

If no then pick up a 600cc but get something a few years old. Of the 600's I like the R6 the best. Well, it is the best bike in the class for performance. It is not however the best beginner bike. But its sexy as FUAARKKKK!

[BUTTERYGOODNESS]

I have been around motorcycles most of my life. Without going into too much personal information, I have experience racing sport bikes at an amateur level for a bunch of years as well as working on (and riding) tons of different bikes.

My opinion is this, if you can stand the looks of the bike, get a Suzuki SV 650. This bike will last you a few years and will make you a better rider faster than with a super sport or larger displacement sport bike.

If no then pick up a 600cc but get something a few years old. Of the 600's I like the R6 the best. Well, it is the best bike in the class for performance. It is not however the best beginner bike. But its sexy as FUAARKKKK!

What about it helps to become a better rider??

[RoadToHuge]

What about it helps to become a better rider??

It has fairly decent handling and can be upgraded with things like a GSXR front end (300-900) as well as things like an ohlins rear or again a gsxr rear shock.

Ok, so here is where we talk about why it is a great bike and will make you a better rider faster. Being around bikes most of my life I have seen guys that ride liter bikes their whole bike lifetime. They never learn to "ride" they lask the skills of a "rider". Sure they get around town and loft the occasional front tire, but you take them into the twisties where bikes are most at home, and they shut down. They never learn to corner is the problem. Most of the time you can tell a liter bike rider because they brake waaay to early, coast, then roll on the throttle like a mad man to make up for all the time they lost. The motor letting them stay with their friends on their 600's while passing them on the straight like a bawce.. right..

So a 600 will make you work harder on the track and in the mountains because you do not have 180 hp to help cover up your mistakes. In the case of the SV you get around 74 hp (a 600 is around 110 to the ground).. So with the SV you have to brake as late a possible, if at all.. Then ride the absolute limit of you tire (which is forgiving at 74 hp thru it,) making sure your body position is perfect attaining near yoga like body positioning s you drape yourself over the bike getting to max throttle as soon as you possible can (and perhaps you never let off the throttle...)

As a complete novice it is confidence inspiring, unlike a 600 which can feel knife edged to a noob. In essence the 650 will allow the rider to learn the skills on a bike that is safe and leaves a larger room for error. Because of this the rider progresses faster. Going slow is the bast way to learn to go fast. No shit..

[rollingthunder]

i'm a "cruiser" guy. my first bike was a kawasaki kz900 - a real screamer "back in the day". have owned a goldwing, a honda shadow aero 1100, honda vtx 1800. my current (and my favorite) bike is a Harley Road King Classic.

btw - it's spelled "ducati"

[Times Roman]

i'm a "cruiser" guy. my first bike was a kawasaki kz900 - a real screamer "back in the day". have owned a goldwing, a honda shadow aero 1100, honda vtx 1800. my current (and my favorite) bike is a Harley Road King Classic.

btw - it's spelled "ducati"

that's a sweet bike mate! perfect for a weekend get away for you and your woman

if you look real close on mine, you'll see i've replaced the horn with a parade fan, for reason not obvious from the pic

[rollingthunder]

that's a sweet bike mate! perfect for a weekend get away for you and your woman

thanks. we did just that (weekend getaway) the first weekend i got the bike. my RKC doesn't have near the cargo capacity that your bike has, so we had to pack pretty light. most of our riding, though, is 30-45 minute drives on local county roads.

if you look real close on mine, you'll see i've replaced the horn with a parade fan, for reason not obvious from the pic

don't see the fan...

btw, for some reason, i'm not surprised you're a harley rider!

[Times Roman]

thanks. we did just that (weekend getaway) the first weekend i got the bike. my RKC doesn't have near the cargo capacity that your bike has, so we had to pack pretty light. most of our riding, though, is 30-45 minute drives on local county roads.


don't see the fan...

btw, for some reason, i'm not surprised you're a harley rider!

look closer. it's mounted in the same place as the horn. My engine runs hot with a 10.5:1 compression, amongst alot of other things.

I have a quick disconnect on my back tour pack. comes off in 45 seconds, and will make my bike less "bulky".

[diesel101]

I currently have a Yamaha road star 1700 comfortable, good power and very dependable.
Just remember no matter what brand you buy " noise and chrome gets you home"