So I am in the market of buying a bike. I almost took home a new 09 honda 600 cbr at the auto show, but decided that my first bike shouldn't be brand new even if I could afford it.
If anyone around these parts rides or has some advice for my coming purchase let me know. thanks.
So I am in the market of buying a bike. I almost took home a new 09 honda 600 cbr at the auto show, but decided that my first bike shouldn't be brand new even if I could afford it.
If anyone around these parts rides or has some advice for my coming purchase let me know. thanks.
Get this:
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Please don't start wearing your sunglasses on the back of your head and hanging around at gas stations all day.
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I'm a Harley girl myself. I grew up around them my entire life thanks to my dad.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Captainjeb:
but decided that my first bike shouldn't be brand new even if I could afford it.
. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> THis is a very mature decision. I'm actually quite impressed.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fat****:
Get this:
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Not all Canadians are that stupid.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Captainjeb:
So I am in the market of buying a bike. I almost took home a new 09 honda 600 cbr at the auto show, but decided that my first bike shouldn't be brand new even if I could afford it.
If anyone around these parts rides or has some advice for my coming purchase let me know. thanks. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
i've been riding since i was 16. i've owned four different bikes and my opinion nothing can beat an r6 for an all around good street bike. if i were you i would stay away from buying used though
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motorcycles scare me, but good luck with finding what you want!
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by stonelance:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fat****:
Get this:
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Not all Canadians are that stupid. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You should see how many crazy people actually ride 'real' bikes when there's snow in Canada! I get scared just watching them on the road!
And just some some info on that pic...
'Dubbed the Uno, this crazy Segway / crotch rocket hybrid is the result of teen, Ben Gulak’s preternatural engineering skills combined with his desire to help the environment. This “motorUnicycle” actually has two wheels, side by side, and is reportedly easy to ride. Pictured above is an actual working prototype that weights about 120 lbs and runs for about 2.5 hours on an electric motor. The bike really has no controls other than the handle bars and the drivers ability to shift his/her weight. Similar to the Segway, the Uno uses two Gyros to keep itself upright and to operate. Simply lean in the direction you want to go… forward to accelerate, backwards to go back, and to either side'...
..'Gulak came up with the idea after a 2006 trip to China where he noticed a lot of people riding internal combustion bikes and horrendous smog. According to Gulak, “The smog was so thick, we never saw the sun.” The trip made him realize that there was a need for a compact electric vehicle that would ease congestion and not take it’s toll on the environment.
All things considered this is great Green innovation, and its’s amazing that it was developed by a teenager! Let me leave you with this question, will you miss the joy of popping a wheelie or is this like riding a wheelie all the time? '
Nice choice of bike, but it's not a beginner bike. I recommend buying a used bike to learn how to ride and get basics down. Just ride it for one season and then upgrade. The re-sell value of a starter bike is relatively high since there are so many new people wanting to ride. Don't forget to take an MSF course to get some basic knowledge and riding skill.
One more thing, don't forget to check how much insurance is. I've seen so many new riders buy a bike and find out later there insurance premium is $100+ more then what they pay monthly for the bike.
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