I'm too young to drive a motorcycle, but I definitely want one one day. Although my brother has a white Kawasaki.
Poll: Which motorcycle do have or want?
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I ride a 1994 Yamaha Virago, 750cc v-twin, cruiser design. It's my baby.
I first started riding because I go to a school that is in a semi-suburban area with terrible public transportation, so having a car is the only way to get around. However, the school also charges ridiculous parking fees for having a car, and all but ignores motorcyclists.
The gas prices were a big pull as well, but what keeps me riding is how no matter how much I ride that bike, it gets more and more fun each time.
Edit: OOh! It just occured to me that this is an excellent place to ask this question (it's been bothering me for a little while since I'm still fairly new to the motorbike game): If you do have a tachometer, how fast do you usually expect to see your engine going when on the highway, say at around 65mph? And, in a related question, how big is your engine? Do you find that you get better or worse mileage?
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I first started riding because I go to a school that is in a semi-suburban area with terrible public transportation, so having a car is the only way to get around. However, the school also charges ridiculous parking fees for having a car, and all but ignores motorcyclists.
The gas prices were a big pull as well, but what keeps me riding is how no matter how much I ride that bike, it gets more and more fun each time.
Edit: OOh! It just occured to me that this is an excellent place to ask this question (it's been bothering me for a little while since I'm still fairly new to the motorbike game): If you do have a tachometer, how fast do you usually expect to see your engine going when on the highway, say at around 65mph? And, in a related question, how big is your engine? Do you find that you get better or worse mileage?
superthanks.
Finally another Harley owner! It's good to see more floating around. The sportsters are way too small for me unfortunately. Even the bigger 1200cc one is just too small.emwhite123 said:Harley Davidson 1989 Sportster
I don't have a tach, but I estimate my RPM at 65 to be around 2500 to 3000. I usually get 40-50 MPG depending on how much city/highway riding I do. That has been awesome as the gas prices rise. The only thing is with Harley's they highly reccomend supreme gas only, it's all I will put into my bike. I haven't really compared it to other bikes though. My bike is a 1584 CC non liquid cooled and runs amazingly. As I stated previously in the topic it's a 2008 Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide.brainfreeze215 said:
For the people debating the flaws/merits of loud pipes, here's what happened to me five minutes after fitting a camera to my GSXR.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZKEET-LahI
Bear in mind I have a straight through Yoshimura system including headers (it's loud).......and she was driving with her roof down.
People don't look, and any biker that doesn't behave is if every car driver if an enemy out to murder you is either incredibly naive or a bit stupid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZKEET-LahI
Bear in mind I have a straight through Yoshimura system including headers (it's loud).......and she was driving with her roof down.
People don't look, and any biker that doesn't behave is if every car driver if an enemy out to murder you is either incredibly naive or a bit stupid.
my dad upgraded the motar for me and we put a way bigger tank on itDestal said:Finally another Harley owner! It's good to see more floating around. The sportsters are way too small for me unfortunately. Even the bigger 1200cc one is just too small.emwhite123 said:Harley Davidson 1989 Sportster
I don't have a tach, but I estimate my RPM at 65 to be around 2500 to 3000. I usually get 40-50 MPG depending on how much city/highway riding I do. That has been awesome as the gas prices rise. The only thing is with Harley's they highly reccomend supreme gas only, it's all I will put into my bike. I haven't really compared it to other bikes though. My bike is a 1584 CC non liquid cooled and runs amazingly. As I stated previously in the topic it's a 2008 Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide.brainfreeze215 said:
Edit: dunno the sizes would have to ask my dad about it
I know Harley does a bore out kit to take the 96 CI (1584 cc) to 110CI (1815 cc) which would be awesome. I'll probably buy a new bike instead of throwing that much money into the current one. Although, you never know I really love the bike I have now.emwhite123 said:my dad upgraded the motar for me and we put a way bigger tank on itDestal said:Finally another Harley owner! It's good to see more floating around. The sportsters are way too small for me unfortunately. Even the bigger 1200cc one is just too small.emwhite123 said:Harley Davidson 1989 Sportster
I don't have a tach, but I estimate my RPM at 65 to be around 2500 to 3000. I usually get 40-50 MPG depending on how much city/highway riding I do. That has been awesome as the gas prices rise. The only thing is with Harley's they highly reccomend supreme gas only, it's all I will put into my bike. I haven't really compared it to other bikes though. My bike is a 1584 CC non liquid cooled and runs amazingly. As I stated previously in the topic it's a 2008 Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide.brainfreeze215 said:
Edit: dunno the sizes would have to ask my dad about it
That's a really poor example, you went over just a tiny bit before she did. She probably knew you were behind her, but not that you were trying to pass at the same time. I'm sorry to say but that doesn't really contribute anything to the loud pipes arguemtnt. It just shows that she is a terrible driver.Private Custard said:
I commpletely agree that every motorcyclist should drive thinking everyone out there is about to kill them. I still hold to my arguement that loud pipes can save lives. If them able to hear you or not can make the difference why not? To an extent of course, plus it's a lot of fun pulling up to other bikes and knowing they can't even hear their own bike.
'99 Honda Hornet 600(I think it's called a Honda 599 in other places then europe)
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Holy shit, that is beautiful.Private Custard said:1992 Suzuki GSX-R1100M.........the last of the oil-cooled monsters (heavily modded)
When I got her, she was in this state
After some therapy she's now like this
Cheershotacidbath said:Holy shit, that is beautiful.Private Custard said:1992 Suzuki GSX-R1100M.........the last of the oil-cooled monsters (heavily modded)
When I got her, she was in this state
After some therapy she's now like this
)If you fancy a better look at it, I recorded a video for a race mechanic when I was having some valve troubles (I didn't know what it was at the time).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgIgFlIwocM
It looks nice still you and whoever helped you did an excellent job, I'm sure it's quite fast. I still vastly prefer the roar of my Harley though. =)Private Custard said:Cheershotacidbath said:Holy shit, that is beautiful.Private Custard said:1992 Suzuki GSX-R1100M.........the last of the oil-cooled monsters (heavily modded)
When I got her, she was in this state
After some therapy she's now like this
If you fancy a better look at it, I recorded a video for a race mechanic when I was having some valve troubles (I didn't know what it was at the time).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgIgFlIwocM
I'm assuming that most of the riders in this thread are American? Its just that its a slightly different market to here in Australia. Those that are worried that a sports bike will be uncomfortable are missing out I think. I've ridden big cruisers, including HD's, Honda's and Kawasaki's and not found them any more comfortable than a VFR800 or ZX14 for example.
I only own a bike for commuting currently however I do plan on getting a weekend bike at the start of next year. I can't wait.
I only own a bike for commuting currently however I do plan on getting a weekend bike at the start of next year. I can't wait.
Now that would be a fun bike to ride!Acaulis said:hell cycle
I just have a hard time imagining being crouched over on the thinnest piece of seat possible being as comfortable as my Harley seat after a few hours. Admittedly I've never really ridden one before, so it's essentially a guess.Ushario said:
Also my commuting bike IS my weekend bike. =)
