[Fastrr]

I don't want people to think i'm a tight wad. I give to many charitable organizations that do critical humanitarian work I just watch who I give my money too is all.

[Joseph900rr]

If we are banning people add that Joseph900rr to the list. He just hangs around with hardly ever anything to say

[.OrgOwner]

Originally Posted by fl-929

Might want to look at the new Ducati Hypermotard

I checked that over, looks very nice - next week after a ride or two I should have a better idea of what rings my bell. "Hammer" On the subject of wheelies, yeah I can do that - these days the bikes are so good I think it's a low scoring trick when young guys are now pulling off double back flips...... On a road bike I am sure it is a different game and not sure I would bother at my "age" --------- Right now I have DRZ400E with some weight reduction mods and good tyres and I rarely take it on the street, it's pretty easy to "wheelie"

[analogbear]

Welcome...Did you get some serious rides in yet?

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

"Hammer" On the subject of wheelies, yeah I can do that - these days the bikes are so good I think it's a low scoring trick when young guys are now pulling off double back flips...... On a road bike I am sure it is a different game and not sure I would bother at my "age" --------- Right now I have DRZ400E with some weight reduction mods and good tyres and I rarely take it on the street, it's pretty easy to "wheelie"

That is a question I usually ask all the noobs around here to see if they are stunters, you passed.

Come on in have a seat and grab a beer tell some lies.

[.OrgOwner]

Originally Posted by analogbear

Welcome...Did you get some serious rides in yet?

Thanks - No serious rides as yet! had a good look at the CBR's yesterday, they had a Repsol on the floor that looked hot and a black 07 600. Right now I am still a little time poor. I need to make a long list and then a short list. I can post some pics of my DRZ in the mean time...

[analogbear]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

Thanks - No serious rides as yet! had a good look at the CBR's yesterday, they had a Repsol on the floor that looked hot and a black 07 600. Right now I am still a little time poor. I need to make a long list and then a short list. I can post some pics of my DRZ in the mean time...

Sounds great!

[CBR929RE]

the repsol should be in the list of "don't buy" the 1000 is way too much bike for a beginner.

[drooger]

buy a blade!

[#414]

[sinfuldragon]

Originally Posted by CBR929RE

the repsol should be in the list of "don't buy" the 1000 is way too much bike for a beginner.

Sounds like a dare to me

[jhonda41]

Originally Posted by CBR929RE

the repsol should be in the list of "don't buy" the 1000 is way too much bike for a beginner.

Then again he's a Sux fan so what the hell does he know?


-jh

[.OrgOwner]

I just liked to look of the Repsol but I don't think I would buy one. Today I hit one of the big dealers and thought I would start safe, I went out for a ride on an 04 CBR600F which I got to stretch out a little in some areas - the performance was ok - you need to wind the revs up a long way to get going so it was not by any means a handfull. The sales guy was on a brand new 675 Triumph and half way we switched over (I think it was a ploy), now I know I am not comparing apples with apples but that Triumph was a very differnt bit of gear. Much more agressive tipping into turns and much more torque than the Honda, a dfferent bike alltogether and darn sweet to look at... So at this stage the F is off the list and Triumph is on with more test rides to come next week.

[drooger]

Get a blade, the power at first will shock you but after a few miles Weeks) youll want even more. I wish I would have gone bill bore years ago.

[.OrgOwner]

Yeah I am still loooking - not sure which way to go at this stage - More rides I think

[blackdog]

[MSGT-R]

Originally Posted by Quick 26

due to the previous owners lack of interest we lost a lot of good people from here.

We're here, we're just watching from the cheap-seats.

[Quick 26]

Originally Posted by MSGT-R

We're here, we're just watching from the cheap-seats.

i was wondering how many were still lurking in the darkness

Welcome to your new site. You can take my '07 CBR600RR for a test ride at the track if you are going to be anywhere near Pahrump Nevada on June 30 & July 1.

[.OrgOwner]

Thanks speed - that is a generous offer considering my limited experience on serious road going machines. I did spend about 20 mins on the new 600 last week and I loved the way it worked. I was wondering how the good riders get these things off the line quickly without going up in smoke, just a different skill set and I can imagine in the wrong hands it could get very ugly..

[DUX]

Very late to the party, but congrats to the new owner!

I've been away for a long time, but looks like I'll be making at least a daily visit to the site again.

Now I have to go out and get another blade.

[longbreakdown]

Originally Posted by JeepinJeff

and when shopping for a bike, remember to look for one's that have crash cages and those 12oclock bars installed. That generally means the bike has not been abused.

Ummmm, I thought you didn't want him to kick you off!



Another CBR 600 rider would be a great addition to this gang of misfits, we're here for allllllllll your questions.

[showmethebombs]

Ah, I missed this while I was away!

[Momma Squid]

You got yourself a bike yet? If not, the Honda is the easiest to ride of all the big bores. And coming of dirt squirters is a huge bonus.

[.OrgOwner]

I was going hard on the bike shopping for a few weeks but I've had to put it to one side until I get some other things sorted. I have kept up the test riding however and I did fall in love with the KTM Superduke 990 because sitting on it I felt at home straight away and then it's got a great responsive engine. When time premits I am going to have a run on the new fireblade just so I know what it what. I've decided that I need 3 bikes at least.

[slickwill]

Saw one of the Ducati Hypermotards that was mentioned up above. It was the S model and all I can say is "Wow." Not really my thing but I still drooled over it for awhile. The guy that was riding it traded in a ZX-10 for it. Totally different bikes but he said he would never go back.

[Momma Squid]

Oh yeah ... the KTM SuperDuke 990. The one I rode was a demo(stration) bike and, as such was a bit rough. They're AUD$20,000 here which I reckon is way too pricey for what they are. It's real fun to ride though.

I rode the SuperDuke back-to-back with the 1050 Speed Triple and, quite frankly, I reckon the Speed Triple shits all over the SuperDuke.

You stand a good chance of losing your licence on either of those bikes

[Phadreus]

Originally Posted by CBR929RE

the repsol should be in the list of "don't buy" the 1000 is way too much bike for a beginner.

Craig isn't a beginner; he simply cut his teeth in the dirt. I personally believe that's the place to begin as you can build the necessary skills with less risk of killing yourself.

Also, if I might add; the 1K would be a poor choice for a beginner bike for the young, inexperienced and/or immature, none of which is Craig. Sorry Craig; it's not that your old, you're just not young anymore. LOL He is obviously experience with riding motorcycles and of the age where he easily should have his wits about him. If he were 20 years younger, I would be saying "Amen CBR929RE", but he's not. On second thought, maybe I'm giving Craig way too much credit!

At any rate, glad to have you on board Craig!