Motorcycles!
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Harleys today are completely different in terms of reliability than the ones from years ago!
Salty dog, its obvious that you have not been on or reviewed any info on the newer Harleys. They are very reliable, and to me depending on how you customize it, they look like a work of art.
Its all about what your into, if I was into plastic and going 180 mph, I would by a sport bike, but I am into cruising with friends, enjoying the scenery and lots of chrome! So no need to rag on something that may not be to your liking.
Just my thought!
Salty dog, its obvious that you have not been on or reviewed any info on the newer Harleys. They are very reliable, and to me depending on how you customize it, they look like a work of art.
Its all about what your into, if I was into plastic and going 180 mph, I would by a sport bike, but I am into cruising with friends, enjoying the scenery and lots of chrome! So no need to rag on something that may not be to your liking.
Just my thought!
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No no thats not it its ..Whats the dfference between Harleys and Vacuums ..? A Harley has the dirtbag is on the outside....:irked:
1976 Shovelhead :thrash:
I love being loud and obnoxious on it ..:splitspin
Aw, thanks folks your updated posts!
Since I have no mechanical skills, I didn't feel comfortable getting an old bike to learn on, and didn't feel comfortable buying off of any random person.
Not 'wealthy' enough to just buy one from a dealer.
SOoooo, the next best thing prescribed to me was : DUM DUM DUMMMM:
a scooter!
http://k.b5z.net/i/u/6023538/i/touring_moped_06.jpg
lol...yea, so I got a JMSTAR-150 motorcycle style scooter. Black and silver.
It is street legal (allowed on I95!!!) and I'll be taking the road test for it come spring weather.
Right now its covered up in my yard, and runs fine
I have a motorcycle jacket, helmet, alarm kit, gloves, and boots.
So, hopefully I'm safe enough.
I also have a huge parking lot to practice riding around in.
Lol, it'll do until I can afford to pay $2-4k on a bike that I know will run and last.
I like the look of the boulevard series though...so sexy...in white?
I'll just use it to travel around Newark/NYC
Since I have no mechanical skills, I didn't feel comfortable getting an old bike to learn on, and didn't feel comfortable buying off of any random person.
Not 'wealthy' enough to just buy one from a dealer.
SOoooo, the next best thing prescribed to me was : DUM DUM DUMMMM:
a scooter!
http://k.b5z.net/i/u/6023538/i/touring_moped_06.jpg
lol...yea, so I got a JMSTAR-150 motorcycle style scooter. Black and silver.
It is street legal (allowed on I95!!!) and I'll be taking the road test for it come spring weather.
Right now its covered up in my yard, and runs fine
I have a motorcycle jacket, helmet, alarm kit, gloves, and boots.
So, hopefully I'm safe enough.
I also have a huge parking lot to practice riding around in.
Lol, it'll do until I can afford to pay $2-4k on a bike that I know will run and last.
I like the look of the boulevard series though...so sexy...in white?
I'll just use it to travel around Newark/NYC
awesome looking scooter. That is a fine looking machine. I would not get all decked out in motorcycle gear while on a scooter, you will look out of place. Simple casual cloth will do fine. Motorcycle boots are more for the protection of your ankle from the hot pipes, you scooter should not have that problem.
This is not the best advise. The motorcycle boots are to protect your ankles. Nothing to do with the heat.. You need over the ankle shoes. I've seen too many sneakers flying off during an accident.
Personally, I would not ride without proper boots, a jacket, and gloves. Scooters can get going pretty fast (100mph+), and the pavement does not care what vehicle you are coming off of. It still bites...
I also recommend Kevlar lined jeans as a minimum. Under armor is even better.
This is just my opinion. I would not chance my good looks in fear of "looking out of place".
why did you have to go there
I had many bikes from crotch rockets to harleys with the exeption of the bike i beat to hell see attached video I had a fatboy with 20000 miles and ran nitrous all the time and that I beat on never broke down i had a chopped out 1988 sportster 18000 miles never broke down I have my roadking 19000 miles never broke down and doesnt make a lot of noise and my 2000 night train in the video attached has over 65000 miles went thru 6 transmisions and a motor but its heavily modified makes alot of noise but still all my friends on jap bikes that wheelie all the time break down just as much if not more with a lot less miles
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=126635
Don't ride a bike and never plan on it though I do appreciate the beauty of a nice machine. Every Sunday there's are groups of riders going down 25A ( often 20 at a time and more than 6 groups in one day ) and I love watching the bikes. That said, really internalize everything you are being told here by the more experienced in terms of learning to be comfortable, taking it slow and SAFETY above all else ( dare I say it, even looking cool ) . Motorcyles, in EMT parlance, are called DONORcycles for a very good reason. Don't end up.
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- Long Island
Hi Tuni,
Ive been riding for 35 years now and have had my thrills & spills. First off, an MSF course is the best way to go. After riding for about 12 years, a friend of mine became an MSF instructor and convined me to take the " Experienced Rider Course". Just when you think you dont have bad habits........... It was well worth it. As far as what bike to get for your first bike .......... buy a used Standard bike , because, you will drop it. Im not saying you will crash, but you'll be rolling it around or parking it and will lose your balance and tip it over. It happens to all if us, and if I biker says he never dropped his bike.........he's probably lying. Last thing you want to do is scratch youre brand new baby. I was lucky enough to have riden in my early days with a few guys who went on to Road Race Internationally, so I learned a lot from riding with a bunch of capable guys. Once youve taken the MSF course, try to find a few people with experiance to ride with. You will learn a lot faster that way and will less likely pick up bad habits..........which are very hard to break.
It seems like there are quite a few people on this site that ride. Maybe you can get a few guys and gals together and go for a few.
Always ride within your own limits........the bike will always be able to outdo you, and wear the right gear...... Riding is a part of my life, and until I cant swing a leg over one, youll still see me on the road !
Ive been riding for 35 years now and have had my thrills & spills. First off, an MSF course is the best way to go. After riding for about 12 years, a friend of mine became an MSF instructor and convined me to take the " Experienced Rider Course". Just when you think you dont have bad habits........... It was well worth it. As far as what bike to get for your first bike .......... buy a used Standard bike , because, you will drop it. Im not saying you will crash, but you'll be rolling it around or parking it and will lose your balance and tip it over. It happens to all if us, and if I biker says he never dropped his bike.........he's probably lying. Last thing you want to do is scratch youre brand new baby. I was lucky enough to have riden in my early days with a few guys who went on to Road Race Internationally, so I learned a lot from riding with a bunch of capable guys. Once youve taken the MSF course, try to find a few people with experiance to ride with. You will learn a lot faster that way and will less likely pick up bad habits..........which are very hard to break.
It seems like there are quite a few people on this site that ride. Maybe you can get a few guys and gals together and go for a few.
Always ride within your own limits........the bike will always be able to outdo you, and wear the right gear...... Riding is a part of my life, and until I cant swing a leg over one, youll still see me on the road !
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- Long Island, New York
Good advise....
- Location
- Long Island, New York
This is not good advise....:irked:....I guess you never had road rash before ....and this moped is capable of going fast enough to get tons of it....How about overall protection for your skin !!! Your body and your life is much more important than "looking out of place".
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- Long Island, New York
Lets put a Mr ride together......we can plot out a bunch of stores to hit on the way...:splitspin
Riding is the best. The people are great when you go to a rally such as Daytona or Laconia. For a new rider, I would suggest either to have a friend teach you, or you can do what I did, which was take lessons from a auto school that teaches on bikes. They lend you a low end very light weight bike for the test and once you pass (in NY), you are told that day and actually get your license (temporary, until the real one that day).
I took the MSF class from Hog (Harley Owners' group), so you get a discount. That's going way back, but I learned a lot. As most HD owners will tell you, there is only one bike to ride. However, I do have friends that ride all kinds of bikes. So it's just going to be up to you to see what you like. As for $2K. That won't do for a Harley, but for other bikes I am sure you can find a deal.
Good luck,
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I took the MSF class from Hog (Harley Owners' group), so you get a discount. That's going way back, but I learned a lot. As most HD owners will tell you, there is only one bike to ride. However, I do have friends that ride all kinds of bikes. So it's just going to be up to you to see what you like. As for $2K. That won't do for a Harley, but for other bikes I am sure you can find a deal.
Good luck,
[email protected]
Where would I put my frags during the ride? In a backpack?! :splitspin
- Location
- Long Island
- Location
- Long Island, New York
lol....I hold the frags for you.....:splitspin
- Location
- poughquag, ny
no amount of protective gear will save your skin if you wreck, watched years ago when riding in a pack a buddy drop a bike doin 70 mph with full leathers on helmet ect, he slide a half mile and ended up losing half his arm and half his left from the pavement eating through the leathers and his leg and arm
That case may be the exception.
My buddy, years ago, went down going 100+ on Rt 22. He stopped by hitting the guard rail. Broke a LOT of bones. No rash or skin graphs needed. (Note: He is stupid, and I don't condone acts like this)
I went down last September in Westbury. Tore my jacket, scuffed my belt and boots. Kevlar jeans saved my hide. Zero rash (but a HUGE bruise on my hip). All my gear was trashed. The gear can easily be replaced, and was well worth every penny.
I guess this is not the conversation a new rider wants to read, but it's a reality of being on the streets outside of your "cage".
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