wanna buy a bike, suggestions?

[Celerity]

I'm still looking for a perfect pair of plugs. The plugs that I've tried give me sharp pain from the way they sit (Like, really sharp pain). The (what I call) cigarette filter types are nice, but they fall right out.

I am trying to check out those $110 earbud headphones, actually, because they have a anti-noise processor and they supposedly fit really well (And are suggested for airplane flights, another SERIOUS pain that I experience)

 

[jeffie7]

I like the orange plugs you get at CVS, they reduce sound by 33 and are cheap. I have $140.00 custom ear plugs I wear at work for the kitchen, they make filters for them for people who ride but I have no desire to use them, I like the basic cheap plugs for riding.

The ones I use look like this

The trick is to make sure you get them fully seated into your ear. Once they're in, they're good to go. I dislike most every other cheap plug they just dont feel right or filter enough sound.

p.s I use the ones with out the string. =)

 

[Celerity]

p.s I use the ones with out the string. =)

Aren't you afraid they might get sucked in ?

 

[phyregod]

Don't buy a harley. Thats all the advice I can spare atm.

 

[Celerity]

Again, it's all about the "first bike" thing. So many people overdo it that they either end up really hurt, or really disappointed.

Like owning an MV Agusta. after "I,Robot" everyone wanted one, and then they all came back because they found out it takes a witch doctor to start one up.

 

[c97x]

havent been on awhile, anyway. we were talking bout it at work and my buddies like 250's are so gay just start with a 600. i think it would be a stupid choice. either way i get my dirtbike today 96kx125, so ill practice my skills with that for the time being

 

[get_nick]

havent been on awhile, anyway. we were talking bout it at work and my buddies like 250's are so gay just start with a 600. i think it would be a stupid choice. either way i get my dirtbike today 96kx125, so ill practice my skills with that for the time being

i'm confused. what did you say?

 

[Celerity]

havent been on awhile, anyway. we were talking bout it at work and my buddies like 250's are so gay just start with a 600. i think it would be a stupid choice. either way i get my dirtbike today 96kx125, so ill practice my skills with that for the time being

What do you think would be a stupid choice ? Because if you're agreeing with your homosexual friend, then you're a tool.

 

[c97x]

the 600 would be a stupid choice

 

[Celerity]

a 600 isn't a "stupid" choice, but here is why a 250 is a GREAT choice:

If you get a bike that's easy to handle, then you have a lessened chance of dropping it. The Chassis that the 250 is in is what's so great about that combo. If you stop at a stop sign and your bars aren't perfectly straight, it's very forgiving. And a forgiving and easy ride leads to success, and success leads to passion. If you get a larger bike, drop it, or otherwise have a "less than fun" time on it, chances are great that you'll never pick up another bike again. Almost all of my personal friends have fallen into this category.

I was in this category.

If you can find an easy bike to ride with a larger motor, be my guest. Luckily I found my 1985 Ninja 600 (Which is VERY similar to the 250 chassis). But they are rare ass bikes, and I have yet to see another. But KTM makes a sport bike that's very light and easy to control - the bad here is that it costs about $12k.

A Hyosung makes a 250, but it's heavy as hell and ungodly unstable at low speeds. This is one of those bikes that I would say "Forget it". It's not just the engine power that makes a starter bike a "starter bike".. it's the whole frame and design. The Hyosung (UM) 250 is a piece of garbage for a novice rider.

The Ninja 250 is a classic, and is regarded as simply the best. Now with the 08 250 coming out, I am thinking of going BACK to that displacement because that chassis is going to be a blast. Ear to Ear smiles all the time.

 

[NissanNiNjA2nd]

To this day I have owned and sold 7 bikes.... I bought my 250 as my second bike and still have it.... the only and I mean ONLY thing it gets tired on are REALLY long road trips.

Like 500mile long road trips.... it gets uncomfy.

I will say it 100 times over and over again... best bike I have ever owned.

 

[Celerity]

Yes, and I STILL Kick myself in the ass for getting rid of mine.

I may get it back soon.

 

[ttvegas2002]

I'm 5'6 and 163 pounds, my first sport bike is an 94 zx9r.. a little to high for me but I got it lowered... I'm like everyone else, get a 600 or something a little bigger. Keep it safe.

 

[LS_VTEC]

Gsx-r 600 to start. I see some Gsx-r 750's beating most 900's out on the road today.

 

[jeffie7]

Gsx-r 600 to start. I see some Gsx-r 750's beating most 900's out on the road today.

I would hope so since newer GSX-R 750 should put out more power then the older 900s. Come to think of it most new 600s also should beat out a 900.

GSX-R600 will run 10s so saying thats a good starter bike....

 

[Celerity]

I'm 5'6 and 163 pounds, my first sport bike is an 94 zx9r.. a little to high for me but I got it lowered... I'm like everyone else, get a 600 or something a little bigger. Keep it safe.

I can attest to this dude, the ZX9 that he rides is not for an amateur.

My friend's is actually RAISED. He's my height, but he's been riding it for 5 years now. It took that long to get that good on it. I'm 5'6" 135 pounds, the ZX12 that I ride is lighter than my 1986 600GPZ. Modern bikes are simply lighter, have incredible engines and do amazing things.

But regardless of lightweight, the ZX12 is what I drop all the time. It's really wide, and the bars are too far forward for me (My dick is smashed against the "tank" all the time. You can fit two of me in the seat)

 

[ttvegas2002]

Yeah, at first I can't barely put my feet on the ground at the same time, it's kinda to tip toe it all the time, sometime you get leg cramped. My zx9r is old so kinda heavy, dry weight is like 450lbs. One time I dropped the bike in the employee parking lot I can't even lift up the bike, i had one of my co-worker to help me...

 

[Celerity]

I figured I would share some finds in my area... in this thread.

1992 SUZUKI GSXR750,
1100 engine, stage 3 jet kit, chrome rims, custom blue fairings, 10K miles, moving in 3 weeks, need to get rid of, $2500 OBO. (203) 502-9101 lv msg (2X). Stratford, CT

1990 HONDA CB600 HURRICANE F1,
needs a few parts, minor work to run, good winter project, salvaged title, $400 OBO. (203) 488-9061. Branford, CT

1990 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX600, 7K mi, good condition, new rear tire and brakes, $3000 OBO. (203) 856-9771 (2x). Norwalk, CT

1988 SUZUKI GSXR 1100,
1100 motor runs strong, bike needs work, w/new rear plastics & extra 750 motor, $1900. (203) 650-5190. Milford, CT

1987 HONDA HURRICANE 1000R, 1 Owner, Mint Condition, 5K Miles, $3650. (203) 314-6373 Dan. New Haven, CT

1987 HONDA HURRICANE CBR1000F, Alaska blue/Atlantic Grey, 12K ORIGINAL OWNER miles, exc cond, no abuse, no crashes, no drops, clean, meticulously maintained, colored matched Corbin & orig seat, $4200 firm. (203) 395-3918 Erich (4x). Meriden, CT

1986 YAMAHA XV700 VTWIN CRUISER, bored 700, 742cc, only 10,600 original miles, second owner since 1998, have all maint records for 15 yrs, $1800 firm. (914) 563-1000. New Rochelle, NY


1985 YAMAHA V-MAX, (6544263)= (VMAX)

1984 HONDA CB700SC NIGHT HAWK, red/black, 17K miles, $1000. (203) 650-7090. Milford, CT


1983 SUZUKI GS1100, good cond, V&H header, K&N filter, $950 OBO. (203) 586-9677. Woodbury, CT

Prolly a Shadow, These are great tourers.: 1980 HONDA 650,
exc cond, $1100. (203) 261-4981 . Trumbull, CT

This is a classic: 1978 HONDA EXPRESS MOPED, good cond, needs nothing, $450. (860) 604-8404. Bristol, CT
And here is a parts scooter:
1978 HONDA EXPRESS NC50 MOPED, not running but otherwise good cond, serial #2057717, 4231 mi, $100. (860) 210-9601. New Milford, CT

Great looking 250 enduro: 1978 SUZUKI PE250, (6552279)=

Here is an example of a good shape 70's UJM in Connecticut: 1976 KAWASAKI KZ 900, (6544265)= (Check out that price)

These are auction-grade: 1974 BULTACO ALPINA, 2 available, good for restoration, best offer. (203) 323-3118. Stamford, CT

One of the best bikes made, Leno has one of these:

1973 NORTON COMMANDO 750, vgd cond, lots of extra parts, $4500. (860) 738-8897 (4X). Winsted, CT


Another good two for one:
DERBI SCOOTER, 49CC, Lg frame, gd cond, $500. (203) 259-0259. Fairfield, CT

DERBY MOPED,
needs restoration, best offer. (203) 323-3118. Stamford, CT


HARLEY DAVIDSON X90 MINI BIKES, 2 very rare, needs restoration, many parts, $1200 for both. (203) 798-2395 or (203) 778-5850. Bethel, CT


KREIDLER 50CC MOPED, runs well, $300. (203) 259-0259. Fairfield, CT

This is a spectacular deal:
SUZUKI GSX1100G, (6546377)= Suzuki 1100 cruiser / standard bike

Slick out that thing, and wind up with this:

SUZUKI GSXR1000,
never laid down, $7000 (Extras), New Battle ax tires, Scorpion slip on, mirror block off plates, Puig dark smoked windscreen, I also have a Yosh Exhaust polished finish, chrome wheels optional not mounted, and summy Extreme gambler helmet never crash but has a nick and scratch, asking full price with all extras, $8500 OBO. (203) 615-3206 (2x). Bridgeport, CT

 

[NissanNiNjA2nd]

The Night Hawk and the GS1100 would be GREAT bikes for me.... I am thinking about getting another tourer...