Any Biker's Out there? - Page 3 - The Water Bucket

TWood · 05-18-2008, 06:49 PM

You could always get a Vincent Black Shadow.

Gilraen Took · 05-18-2008, 10:31 PM

I ride a bicycle, does that count

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Thanks for your concerns GB. I do wear a full face helmet, motorcycle jacket, boots & long pants when riding. They drilled this into us in class, which I highly recommend to anyone thinking about getting a motorcycle. When I see people riding around with no shirts & just shorts on, I think they must be crazy. Oneday they will regret it when they get into an accident & peel their skin off on the asphalt.

Sadly, I never did hear what happened to the guy, but a couple/few months ago a girl I work with saw a pretty bad wreck. Couple idiots on bikes, not wearing helmets were going(her estimate) at least 40 over the limit(she was late and going 20 over and they apparently FLEW past her) And while riding side by side. Well, the first person hit a spot of dirt or a small spot on the road where the asphalt wasn't even or Something and took out his buddy. Going probably 90. She said in the few seconds it took to get close and pass them that there was already blood all over the road and one of them wasn't moving.

That being said, as long as the person rides safely and follows the laws like everyone else does(or is supposed to anyway HERE it's as rare to find a safe driver as it is to find snow in a tropical rainforest!) then I admire them for. . . Well, mostly for being a safe courteous driver on a cool bike

gibmaker · 05-19-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by trenac

Minsc... You have you a classic there. I couldn't imagine going 110 on a scooter or even a motorcycle. I'm not sure what bike I'll be getting myself. I've looked at Honda's, Harley's, Buell's & some others.

Guiac boy... Gas prices is one of the reasons my hubby got a bike. It was costing us $300 a month to put gas in the Jeep. I'll see what I can do about getting some pics up.

Brillant... Dual's are nice if you plan on doing off-road riding.

110 MPH LOL try 160 MPH that was scary but I had to do it once. Once was enough, thats how you end up in the ER as stated above. Bikes are so much fun, someday I will own a harley, but for now its the Katana. I can't stress this enough to bike riders be careful be careful be careful. I remember the first time I took my bike out, a mustang pulled out in front of me like I wasn't even there.

Brilliant · 05-20-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by trenac

Does anyone know anything about Triump bikes?... I saw one today, looked up there website & some of their bikes look nice. I just don't see many out & about though.

I think its Triumph.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/
The name rings a bell because a family member talked about one he had. Some rant about HD and then on with the story...

My mom never let me ride...she saw too many mangled people too. I always wanted a RM80 but no go...BMX for me baby

Hmmm...come to think of it I am good with my mountain bike. Hospital bills are alot more then gas.

MatPat · 05-21-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brilliant

MatPat your one bad dude...

Ha Ha, not at all Brilliant. That is how I dress when I ride minus the helmet and jacket of course

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Originally Posted by guaiac_boy

Hehe,

I spent the last 7 hours operating on someone who destroyed their shoulder on a motorcycle. Please, be careful, wear a helmet, and remember there are lots of inattentive and inexperienced drivers out there with you.

He's (I assume it was a he) lucky it was only a shoulder. While I haven't been riding long, I ride like I am "invisible". I constantly think no one can see me on the bike and by the number of people who look me in the eye and pull out in front of me anyway, I guess I am invisible

Brilliant · 05-21-2008, 05:41 AM

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Ha Ha, not at all Brilliant. That is how I dress when I ride minus the helmet and jacket of course

He's (I assume it was a he) lucky it was only a shoulder. While I haven't been riding long, I ride like I am "invisible". I constantly think no one can see me on the bike and by the number of people who look me in the eye and pull out in front of me anyway, I guess I am invisible

No offense!

it was a compliment!

Ahh...I drive a car and people do the same. I think the rule now is if your able to get into a lane without hitting someone then its OK...as if...no concern if oncoming traffic has to slam on their brakes or ram into you...

sad but true.

MatPat · 05-21-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Brilliant

No offense!

it was a compliment!

Well thanks, I think

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Ahh...I drive a car and people do the same. I think the rule now is if your able to get into a lane without hitting someone then its OK...as if...no concern if oncoming traffic has to slam on their brakes or ram into you...

sad but true.

I noticed the same when I traded in my Ram Quad Cab 4x4 for my Magnum. It was rare for anyone to pull out in front of me in the truck. Now that I drive a car, I have a lot more people pull out in front of me. I'm not sure if the truck was more visible or if people think the car won't do as much damage if I can't stop.

trenac · 05-21-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jareardy

their daytona 675 is a beast

Not very common as far as I know, but another uncle I have had a triumph cruiser and loved it.

Check this out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165yEUVQWZ0

Squawkbert · 05-21-2008, 05:08 PM

< used to ride a '80 Suz. GS 750, light 4>1 pipe, comp. springs for the clutch - very quick & reliable, ~43mpg. Now I miss it. Am contemplating getting a 250cc Ninja or something similar (any decent Kaw. 440LTDs around?). I drive >40mi. each way to work.

SnakeIce · 05-21-2008, 06:18 PM

Another bicycle rider.

I use it to commute, and average a little over 1000 miles a year when I'm able to use the bicycle. I have over 8 thousand miles on three different bicycles over the last eleven years.

This is my current ride