OT: motorcyles

KodiakBear · 05-08-2008, 06:10 PM

Since I have the caulerpa whipping warning on my banner,

thought I'd post some random thoughts...
I recently came the realization that I'm spending about $250/month in gas just to drive to work and back in my F150! I need the truck for my horses, so trading it in isn't an option (not that there is any trade in value on trucks right now anyway), so I've decided to go the motorcycle route for my daily commute.

To all you reefers who ride, what're some of your favorite bikes? I've never ridden before, but am looking at Craigslist trying to find something I like the looks of. So far I've found three in my price range that I like: Honda Nighthawk, Honda Rebel, and Kawasaki zephyr. I found a lot of Harley's I like, but not in the < $2500 range.
What do you all suggest for a good starter bike? Pics are not only welcome, but highly encouraged!

Bwlr · 05-08-2008, 07:43 PM

IIRC the Rebel was a 250. Not a lot of power, but would get you from point A to B.

Starter bikes... I started on a 500 Shadow. Not the biggest of bikes either, but has a little more kick than the 250.

The last bike I owned was a 1500 Intruder.

Bwlr · 05-09-2008, 07:49 PM

Or, you could get a...

"COWASAKI"

nikkipigtails · 05-11-2008, 09:44 PM

Since you'd be learning, make sure to get something with not too much power like a 250. It'll get you from point A to point B like Scott said but it's not too much power for it to get squirley. Also, don't go for looks so much. You'll probably lay it over while you're learning and you don't want to wreck something you really like. Once you learn and get really comfortable, you can get something bigger. I personally like GXSR-600's, but that's just my taste.

Boomer · 05-11-2008, 10:38 PM

Bwlr, that is just so funny

GSELLERS · 05-12-2008, 01:23 AM

get a REAL BIKE....Here's mine i got 40 mpg at the race track...

Whiskey · 05-12-2008, 01:27 AM

I ride as well,.. I picked up a 1984 Honda Shadow at a junkyard about 5 years ago for $775 and I've put 40,000 miles on it since. It's a blast to ride, plus I can pull off 55 MPG in traffic and in the city.

Whiskey

GSELLERS · 05-12-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

I ride as well,.. I picked up a 1984 Honda Shadow at a junkyard about 5 years ago for $775 and I've put 40,000 miles on it since. It's a blast to ride, plus I can pull off 55 MPG in traffic and in the city.

Whiskey

you cant beat that with a stick....

great deal and a good find

Whiskey · 05-12-2008, 01:34 AM

This is a pic of it, all the bungicords are to carry my lunch and whatever else I need to work.

Whiskey

Whiskey · 05-12-2008, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSELLERS

you cant beat that with a stick....

great deal and a good find

I love it but at almost 70,000 miles, especially the way I ride it (Yeah,.. It'll hold 120) I'm about to loose the motor

It burns oil now when I really get on it. Motorcycle parts are expensive enough that it's not worth it for me to rebuild the engine.

It only gets about 40 MPG at 120 BTW.

Whiskey

Kerchakone · 05-12-2008, 01:46 AM

42mpg riding it HARD.

It's not all that fast, 10.7@124mph stock.

It's my DD, since my Trans Am only gets 14mpg.

My brother owned a rebel. Before the shop screwed up his clutch he was getting, no joke, 80mpg. After they messed it up he got only 60mpg.

CATALYST · 05-12-2008, 02:05 AM

You might try looking at a Seca II. It's older so you can probably find one cheap. It sits upright so it would be cozy for commuting. It's not a ball of fire but you want something that will get out of it's own way. Best place to start is to go sit on a bunch of different types and find out what is comfortable to you. I have no idea of your size to make better recommendations.

Varga · 05-12-2008, 02:27 AM

2500 will get you a nice shadow VLX 600cc. That was my first bike and I loved it. bought it for $2900, sold it a year later for $2750. the rabel is just two small, I see people riding them and the just look funny on a tiny bike.

I hightly suggest taking the safety course. they teach you little secrets that you would otherwise learn the hard way and you get your endorsement at the end of the class which is sweet.

heres is the sweetest toy I've ever owned

pinantanjohn · 05-13-2008, 02:58 AM

I just got my grubby little paws on a vintage 74 Suzuki GT250 twin 2 stroke. What a cherry little bike. Only 890 miles. Haven't got any pictures yet cuz it's still apart getting cleaned and polished. What a steal for a 34 year old bike. I only need to replace the left side cover and seat.

Triggerjay · 05-13-2008, 10:11 AM

That a fat boy Varga?

Jason

05-08-2008, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
KodiakBear Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodbine, GA Posts: 764 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	OT: motorcyles Since I have the caulerpa whipping warning on my banner, thought I'd post some random thoughts... I recently came the realization that I'm spending about $250/month in gas just to drive to work and back in my F150! I need the truck for my horses, so trading it in isn't an option (not that there is any trade in value on trucks right now anyway), so I've decided to go the motorcycle route for my daily commute. To all you reefers who ride, what're some of your favorite bikes? I've never ridden before, but am looking at Craigslist trying to find something I like the looks of. So far I've found three in my price range that I like: Honda Nighthawk, Honda Rebel, and Kawasaki zephyr. I found a lot of Harley's I like, but not in the < $2500 range. What do you all suggest for a good starter bike? Pics are not only welcome, but highly encouraged! __________________ Isaiah 6:8 I once prayed God would grant me patience. The next day I was starting a reef aquarium. My Confession

05-08-2008, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bwlr Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 45644 Posts: 1,083 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: motorcyles IIRC the Rebel was a 250. Not a lot of power, but would get you from point A to B. Starter bikes... I started on a 500 Shadow. Not the biggest of bikes either, but has a little more kick than the 250. The last bike I owned was a 1500 Intruder. __________________ ~Scott

05-09-2008, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bwlr Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 45644 Posts: 1,083 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: motorcyles Or, you could get a... "COWASAKI" __________________ ~Scott

05-11-2008, 09:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 1,113 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: motorcyles Since you'd be learning, make sure to get something with not too much power like a 250. It'll get you from point A to point B like Scott said but it's not too much power for it to get squirley. Also, don't go for looks so much. You'll probably lay it over while you're learning and you don't want to wreck something you really like. Once you learn and get really comfortable, you can get something bigger. I personally like GXSR-600's, but that's just my taste. __________________ Our 180 Gallon Family Project

05-11-2008, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 1,942 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: motorcyles Bwlr, that is just so funny __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

05-12-2008, 01:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
GSELLERS Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BRANDON FLORIDA Posts: 128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: motorcyles get a REAL BIKE....Here's mine i got 40 mpg at the race track...

05-12-2008, 01:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Whiskey Just some guy, you know? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 844 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: motorcyles I ride as well,.. I picked up a 1984 Honda Shadow at a junkyard about 5 years ago for $775 and I've put 40,000 miles on it since. It's a blast to ride, plus I can pull off 55 MPG in traffic and in the city. Whiskey __________________ I'm the guy that ruined it for everyone. I say, what occurs to me to say, when it occurs to me to say it, much more I cannot say. Stop by and welcome me to RS,.. this takes you direct to my new pics: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post356787

05-12-2008, 01:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Whiskey Just some guy, you know? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 844 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: motorcyles This is a pic of it, all the bungicords are to carry my lunch and whatever else I need to work. Whiskey __________________ I'm the guy that ruined it for everyone. I say, what occurs to me to say, when it occurs to me to say it, much more I cannot say. Stop by and welcome me to RS,.. this takes you direct to my new pics: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post356787

05-12-2008, 01:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kerchakone Limpet Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 149 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: motorcyles 42mpg riding it HARD. It's not all that fast, 10.7@124mph stock. It's my DD, since my Trans Am only gets 14mpg. My brother owned a rebel. Before the shop screwed up his clutch he was getting, no joke, 80mpg. After they messed it up he got only 60mpg. __________________ 12g "Reef" Deceased. 46g Reef My tank: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

05-12-2008, 02:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
CATALYST Achilles Tang Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 835 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: motorcyles You might try looking at a Seca II. It's older so you can probably find one cheap. It sits upright so it would be cozy for commuting. It's not a ball of fire but you want something that will get out of it's own way. Best place to start is to go sit on a bunch of different types and find out what is comfortable to you. I have no idea of your size to make better recommendations. __________________

05-13-2008, 02:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
pinantanjohn Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: motorcyles I just got my grubby little paws on a vintage 74 Suzuki GT250 twin 2 stroke. What a cherry little bike. Only 890 miles. Haven't got any pictures yet cuz it's still apart getting cleaned and polished. What a steal for a 34 year old bike. I only need to replace the left side cover and seat.

05-13-2008, 10:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,424 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: motorcyles That a fat boy Varga? Jason __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

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