Chris-L
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People who call motorcycles motor bikes = Chowder heads
I wanna get a motorcycle
- Thread starter pickledXgrandma
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People who call motorcycles motor bikes = Chowder heads
See PKM's post.
But seriously, if you've got a family or people that care about you, I'd strongly recommend that you reconsider getting a bike.
Take the word "motor" out and tell me that again. "You gonna go ride your cycle, brah?" Exactly.
Chris-L
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Seriously though, I never get on my bike without a full face dot/snell helmet, an armored (shoulders, elbows, spine) jacket, jeans and sturdy shoes. Riding a bike isn't any more dangerous than a car if you educate yourself and wear proper gear. Riding a bike without gear is like driving without a seatbelt, sure it takes a lot less to **** you up on a bike, but it's the same principle. It's rare you read a story about someone wearing a helmet and protective gear and obeying all traffic laws getting killed in an accident. I don't mean to be insensitive to anyone who has lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, because it does happen, I'm just saying the only reason people view it as so dangerous is that there are so many idiots who are too cool for helmets and speed limits.
Saltair's Finest
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dude don't act Like people who ride bikes Dont Know the dangers of it. there are good ways to learn how to ride safely and there arent many things u can do in life that give you the feeling of riding a bike going 120 on the open road. everyone knows the risk involved i think and if they dont and dont ride smart and safe and they get hurt its there Fault.
Chris-L
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Yah, I get that, "motor bike" just sounds like what my grandma would call it.
Hantlers
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Would you please learn how to spell? **** man, don't capitalize letters in the middle of a sentence unless of it's a person/place etc. etc. I don't care if you're only 12, use your freaking auto-correct before it goes all SkyNet and kills you.
/If you don't know what SkyNet is, I'll kill you.
The guy we buried last week knew the dangers. Been riding since he was 16, good kid. 27 years old, married for 6 months, first child due in 3 weeks. Sitting idle at a redlight and a car just didn't stop .. hit him and dragged him underneath their car for nearly 400 yards before stopping.
Bikes are cool, but definitely leave the rider exposed .. two deaths in two years is undeniable proof for me.
Bikes are cool, but definitely leave the rider exposed .. two deaths in two years is undeniable proof for me.
pickledXgrandma
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This one happened in Kentucky. The other was a friend in Alabama.
I bought my first street bike at 19, and have ridden ever since. I am 41 now. I have had 1 incident, and it was barely that. My bike went over, but no injuries. Bikes leave you more vulnerable in traffic, undeniably, but the art of defensive riding is vastly underrated. When I ride, I wear the proper protective gear and interact with traffic completely differently than I do in a car. Also, I took the motorcycle safety course, even though I had already been riding for years. Best $125 I ever spent (that was years ago, BTW.). Completely changed my riding philosophy.
As far as a bike goes, the 600 VLX you're considering is a very good choice. It has a lower saddle height, so at your size you'll appreciate it. Sport and semi sport bikes have considerably higher saddles. The 600 will get excellent gas mileage and be reliable. In my experience, Hondas have the best history as far as reliability and repair.
I currently have a Shadow Spirit 750. I love that bike.
As far as a bike goes, the 600 VLX you're considering is a very good choice. It has a lower saddle height, so at your size you'll appreciate it. Sport and semi sport bikes have considerably higher saddles. The 600 will get excellent gas mileage and be reliable. In my experience, Hondas have the best history as far as reliability and repair.
I currently have a Shadow Spirit 750. I love that bike.
Saltair's Finest
Active Member
Grammar Police.
and No i'm not a nerd who plays skynet or halo or world of WarCraft so i don't get your joke but i think it was like to say you were real mad. turned 18 this year man i'm votin in November not 12.
Hantlers
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Our country is screwed. Also, Skynet isn't a game...but it will ruin your life.
My Dad doesn't have any Motorcycles, but I can Spell buying correctly.
Chad Feldheimer
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I swear I nearly get in an accident with a motorcycle at least once a week. I never see them coming and they gun it right in front of me on the freeway doing 90+ or just weaving in and out of the smallest gaps they can possibly fit in and most the time not even wearing a helmet. The Harley/bigger bike guys seem to be a little less crazy, but the crotch rocket crowd seem determine to die quickly.
Hartsock
Banned
That was my first bike, it was a little small for me but it was a good starter bike.
Cocaine
Active Member
Don't listen to these downers. If you want a bike, take the leap and never look back. Take the appropriate classes to teach you how to ride properly and remember to always act like everyone else is driving like an idiot/they are trying to hit you..you'll be fine.
I know you were saying you didn't like Sport Bikes much..but you should ride an SV650. After riding mine for 5 minutes I bought it.
To the other SVRider, Hello! I miss my blue beauty. =[ Sold her last year..I've been regretting it ever since.
I know you were saying you didn't like Sport Bikes much..but you should ride an SV650. After riding mine for 5 minutes I bought it.
To the other SVRider, Hello! I miss my blue beauty. =[ Sold her last year..I've been regretting it ever since.