Motorcycle thread!
 

So who here rides? Just something about a gas power machine that puts a smile on all our faces.

My current bike, a Yamaha Raider S. My first cruiser, before that was a 08 Hayabusa.

Sold my last bike (Honda 919) in 2012 to help fund the FR-S. Need to buy a new one soon because my brother-in-law (retired 25 year motorcycle police/trainer) has a tour business that is really doing well and I need to get in on the action of being paid to ride!

Restored the '74 CB550 about 5 years ago and sold it for a nice profit. Kinda wish I kept it. Sold the Bandit a couple of years ago when I was getting ready to take a job transfer across the country. Now that I have the FR-S I'm not sure if I want to add another motorcycle to the garage again.

I'm actually starting to put out feelers to sell my bike. It's a blue 2006 Suzuki SV1000S, 5600 miles. It has Rizoma front and rear turn signals, Motosliders frame and swing arm sliders, and some sort of rear fender delete, but otherwise completely stock. Never been down to my knowledge. I'm the second owner, bought it at 4100 miles. It's a great bike, riding just never thrilled me like I was hoping it would. If anyone's interested, let me know.

I also have associated riding gear: summer/winter jackets, summer/winter gloves, pants, two helmets, and winter boots. And a Cortech tank bag that I never put on.

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Man, I had the exact same 74 CB550, same color and everything. My friends father was the original owner. It was last registered in 82, hasn't ran since 84. My friend gave it to me in 2005 when their family moved.

I spent all winter on a full frame up restoration, the motor was seized so it had to be rebuild completely. I foolishly sold the bike for the price of parts I put in, all because I had my eye on a RC51 that I came across. My friend had since passed away and I've been searching to buy the bike back, one of my biggest regrets was selling that bike.

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My 2011 Honda CBR250R, my commuter bike. Only mod is -1T on the front sprocket for a bit of extra umph for stop and go. Fun bike for the city.

2006 Harley XL1200L
2014 Yamaha FZ-09

2011 GSXR 750 and a 2003 Harley Softtail Deuce

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This is the favorite bike I've owned 1983, GL650 Silverwing. Equipped with intercom/AM/FM/Cassette(!)/CB. Photo isn't mine but it looked exactly like this except I had a better/chrome mount for the top bag and I had the optional chrome engine guards that also protected the lower fairings.

For those that don't know, the bag is swappable with the rear seat as OEM but nearly everyone added a mount for it like this.

Only made one year in the 650 size. The previous years had been a 500, but they were underpowered.

I rode this bike in all kinds of weather, for up to 12 hours a day, all over the Southeast. Most comfortable touring/commuting bike I've ever ridden, it was like it was custom made for me.

Like my MK1 MR2 that I owned at the same time, I should have never sold it. I do watch for one locally for sale but they are hard to come by with all the fairings/bags intact as there were so few of them made.


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Have owned an 2006 Suzuki GSXR750 and an 2007 Triumph Speed Triple. I am thinking about getting back on a nekkid, and probably gonna target a 2010 Triumph Speed Triple (the last year of the dual round headlights).

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Mostly original 75 KZ400. Just under 11k miles with a few visual modifications. I also trimmed the seat down a bit. Paint and stripes are original also.

Where we talk about two wheeled vehicles. Motorbikes!

:thumbup: Pics of mine are in #163

I WANT a ninja 300 for my commuter/brz down time transportation. Ive heard notheting but good reviews on those :)

02 honda xr650r supermoto conversion, 11 ktm 990 sm-r, and 08 ktm 690 smc. plus honda crf 50, 100, 150, and 450r. ya I like bikes and may have a problem ha
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Doesn't get much more JDM than this lol

2007 Honda CBR600RR.

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2007 CBR 600RR

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2000 Honda VTR250


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Would have preferred a VTR250 over my SV650,
but they don't sell them here in the USA. Sucks.

While we are talking bikes, and lots of Hondas, I'm kinda liking their upcoming NM4, and not even sure why. It's like a space-age cruiser, what George Jetson would ride if he were a member of the Hell's Angels.

It's on my short list right now for a next bike, but still leaning towards a used current model Goldwing.

http://powersports.honda.com/images/nm4/hero-1600.jpg

If anyone is near the Lancaster area, the group I ride with is doing a covered bridge ride soon. You can PM me for details.

Yeah,for a 250cc it's not too bad,light weight so easy to throw through twisties.

It's V-Twin engine though small likes to be angry.

No you dont

03 zx6rr,2 -03 zx6r, smd 03zx6r,00 gsxr750 aka Driftzilla , 88 7/11 1240, 98z50,04 zx10, 03wr450 sumo,05zx6rr.

Why is that?

There is nothing sporty about them . you may as well get a scooter with an automatic so you don't have to bother shifting

That is an opinion. 35 hp, first of all for a beginner that's more than adiquate. I don't need a liter bike for a first bike. That's asking for trouble. That's like giving a Ferrari to a 16 year old boy and asking him to drive the speed limit. Plus, it's cheaper, a lot of experienced riders who ride liters say the 300 is a good beginner bike. I have no intention for it being my last. Just enough practice and time on it to graduate to a ZX6r.

I agree with this. Plus you can actually push it without getting arrested. Liter bikes are fun, but I hardly ever leave 2nd gear on mine.

By the way...here she is:

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2005 Ducati S4R. 2nd owner. Makes lovely noises.

IMO opinion if you are a beginner you should learn to ride dirt or practice in a controlled area before you even think about taking an entry level bike on public roads. They accelerate ,handle,and brake poorly. Confidence ,ability and a bike that can do what you want will save your butt one day . Maybe you will get lucky and grow with the bike

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I tell all beginners dirt bike first. Learn to control an out of control bike, slide, fall over, crash, lots of times and you will start to learn body position. You just dont learn that quickly on the street and when you do go down it hurts your body and wallet

I am by no means about to grab it and go on the freeway lol I don't have the budget for a bike & a dirt bike, so I'd have to do it in a controlled area, school parking lots, my kol-de-sac, anywhere where there is not much traffic and I can get a handle for how it feels the right positions etc. ofcourse is be taking the cycle course. Plus I wouldn't ride anywhere without leather and a helmet. No matter how hot it is.

I learned on an old Ninja 250R that I bought for $2800 used. I rode it for about 2 years and sold it for $2500. If you're not riding it on the highway, it's more than enough to learn and have fun with. And they hold on to their resale values pretty well.

The point of a beginner bike is to learn the basics of motorcycling, but the major point is to learn how to always be aware of your surroundings and how to plan ahead on how to avoid dangers that pop up like animals or the idiot in oncoming traffic that will make a left turn and say that he didn't see you coming. The thing that I do miss about the smaller bikes is that you could ring out each gear to red line and still be legal and having tons of fun. You can't really do that on the larger bikes.

There are always tons of debates on all the motorcycling forums about what to start on and what bike to get. The best advice I can give you is ride for your own enjoyment of riding and not to impress. Stay within your abilities and take your time and you'll live long enough to ride all kinds of bikes. Learning throttle control on a beginner bike is a hell of a lot easier than on a sportbike where minute inputs have large outputs.

I wouldnt use it on the freeway, just as a back country road toy, and to get around town in

That's nice. You have one as well! Cheers.

Took my bike in for service, they gave me this little guy as a loaner. Hated it at first due to the size, but I learned to like it after beating it like a red headed step child for 3 days. Great bike for a beginner, or a bar hopper that you can really man handle.

2014 Yamaha Bolt, 900cc.

Here's my last 3 bikes.

I hit sand in the road on my Hyper, crashed hard and got hurt pretty bad. After that I found I wasn't riding much any more, so I sold my bikes and put the money into my BRZ.

Forget the people who downtalk the ninja 300/250. Its a great sportbike. I had my 250 for 3 years and smoked plenty of these so called amazing riders (amazing, just because they had a "big" bike) on their liter super sports on the track. It was such fun actually using every bit of power the thing had and maintaining its momentum (something I'd think 86 owners should appreciate) Get the bike you want, the one that gives you the most enjoyment and comfort. The 300 is a great bike to learn on. I learned a hell of a lot riding my 250r and pushing it to its limits. I regret selling it...Would have loved to make it into a dedicated track bike, and used my Triumph for everything else.

Bumping this up just found this thread! who else is riding on here?

Started with this guy:
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Sold it, had this pos for a very short period of time (I did not do any painting)

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bought this guy, great deal

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Did some riding

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Got hooked, sold the r6, bought a race prepared 06 CBR600RR. Should have that for awhile

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Painted and raced it, 4th place in my second race

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