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but in SoCal, Metro PCS is up and coming. Unlimited calling, text messaging, web browsing…basically unlimited everything for 1 price and no contract(the best part of all). I paid $50 to cut my Sprint phone on. And, my bill is a little over $50/month. No more..”let me call you back after 9pm when my minutes are free…” I say you can’t beat that with a bat. When my ex-girlfriend heard about it, she immediately deactivated her service from Sprint. It cost her some money, but she’ll more than make up for that by what she’ll save from switching. And she was able to keep her old number. What more can you ask for?
smokeizfireParticipantLol
smokeizfireParticipantThinking about a Yamaha V-star950….still magnetized by the Honda Shadow Aero. No HD Geezer Glide until I have enough chips to fully customize.
smokeizfireParticipantI get compliments on the looks all the time….even from some of the Harley guys(suprise!!!). Take your pick….from old to young…men and ladies, my GV has turned more than it’s share of heads, and received plenty of compliments. Way more than I expected from a non-Harley cruiser. Til the wheels fall off I say. I’ll never sell her, even after I get my Harley…or Yamaha. Whichever budget comes first.
smokeizfireParticipantLMAO….for six grand ur better off buying a used car.
smokeizfireParticipantListen to Ben.
smokeizfireParticipantI love it and wouldn’t consider any other 250 cruiser on the market. I love the look and ride of it. I get looks and/or compliments on it every time I take it out. Most people think it is a 650 because of the size. For what it is, I love my Aquilla(Eagle in spanish). I will never sell it.
smokeizfireParticipantShould you buy a motorcycle before taking the MSF course? Many have done so. It is best, however, to wait until you are licensed so you can test ride before buying to be sure it suits you. If you do buy early, keep it in the garage until you have passed the course and are licensed. Until you have received proper instruction you are not qualified to do any more than sit on the bike uttering vroom, vroom sounds.
While waiting to take the course you can be doing research to prepare for buying your first bike and properly equipping yourself with safety gear. If you are not yet sure of what style bike you want to ride, this is the time to start learning more about the different types of motorcycles.
Buy smart. Chances are the bike you really want should not be your first bike. It will be too large and/or too powerful for a beginning rider. Keep in mind that this is your first bike, not your ultimate bike. If you buy an inappropriate bike it may well be your last bike.
A common recommendation is that you spend a year of so (3,000 miles) on a 500cc or smaller standard style bike, or a 750cc or smaller cruiser style bike, or if you have long legs, a 650cc or smaller dual sport bike. Think twice and then think again before buying a larger bike. Do believe the mantra: large and heavy or powerful bikes are not for beginners.
Horsepower—A Beginner’s EnemyBy all means, stay away from the high performance bikes (super sport, race replica, street fighter, super bike) like you would the plague. Because they will bring a plague upon you consisting of gobs of horsepower, insane acceleration, a twitchy throttle and deadly serious braking power. These bikes require a practiced, smooth and steady touch to stay out of trouble. As a new rider you will be anything but smooth and steady. Riding such a bike as a beginner is like lighting off fireworks while sitting on a barrel of gasoline. The fact that some new riders select these bikes and live to tell their tales is not a good reason to put yourself in harms way. Some people do stupid things and get away with it. Others are not so lucky.
Beyond the fact that the performance bikes and large, heavy cruisers substantially increase your risk, is the fact that they detract from the joy and fun of your early riding experience. Just controlling the bike and trying to survive will leave little time to truly enjoy the ride. Smaller, less powerful bikes make the job of learning and building your skills so much easier. The smaller bike will be much more maneuverable, agile and provide more pure joy while you are learning. So, should your first bike be a Hayabusa? I don’t think so.
Riding motorcycles is an inherently dangerous activity. Don’t increase the risk by trying to learn on an inappropriate bike. You don’t want your first bike to be your last bike, do you?
New or Used?A used bike, preferably a model without fairing which is expensive to replace should you drop the bike, is your best investment. This eliminates the large first year depreciation incurred with a new bike. By not investing too much in your first bike, you won’t have to keep it as long to get full value from it. Put the money you save into your second bike savings account. After a year or two of riding, you will be much more knowledgeable about the type of bike you really want and have the experience to handle a larger, higher performance bike.
Also most new riders drop their bike at least once at barely moving speed, while stopped or while parking the bike, So don’t be surprised if it happens to you. It is easier on the ego and wallet if the bike you just dropped has a few dings from prior owners and does not have an expensive-to-replace fairing. If you shop and buy wisely you can resell the bike, after riding it for a year or two, for the same or not much less than you paid for it. Used beginner bikes in good condition are always in demand.
Be extra cautious when buying a bike ten or more years old. Doing so exposes you to outlays of cash to repair the bike and/or make it safe for the street. Rubber, belts, seals, fuel tanks, seats, cables and wiring deteriorate with age. They deteriorate faster if the bike is not ridden and maintained regularly. A bike that has been sitting for years is a bike to skip. It may look like a good bike and good deal at first glance, but may be a money pit in disguise. As a beginner you don’t need the grief. Also, newer model bikes are safer and more enjoyable. Brakes, suspension, handling and reliability are much better on newer model bikes.
This article is one I found from another website
smokeizfireParticipantShould you buy a motorcycle before taking the MSF course? Many have done so. It is best, however, to wait until you are licensed so you can test ride before buying to be sure it suits you. If you do buy early, keep it in the garage until you have passed the course and are licensed. Until you have received proper instruction you are not qualified to do any more than sit on the bike uttering vroom, vroom sounds.
While waiting to take the course you can be doing research to prepare for buying your first bike and properly equipping yourself with safety gear. If you are not yet sure of what style bike you want to ride, this is the time to start learning more about the different types of motorcycles.
Buy smart. Chances are the bike you really want should not be your first bike. It will be too large and/or too powerful for a beginning rider. Keep in mind that this is your first bike, not your ultimate bike. If you buy an inappropriate bike it may well be your last bike.
A common recommendation is that you spend a year of so (3,000 miles) on a 500cc or smaller standard style bike, or a 750cc or smaller cruiser style bike, or if you have long legs, a 650cc or smaller dual sport bike. Think twice and then think again before buying a larger bike. Do believe the mantra: large and heavy or powerful bikes are not for beginners.
Horsepower—A Beginner’s EnemyBy all means, stay away from the high performance bikes (super sport, race replica, street fighter, super bike) like you would the plague. Because they will bring a plague upon you consisting of gobs of horsepower, insane acceleration, a twitchy throttle and deadly serious braking power. These bikes require a practiced, smooth and steady touch to stay out of trouble. As a new rider you will be anything but smooth and steady. Riding such a bike as a beginner is like lighting off fireworks while sitting on a barrel of gasoline. The fact that some new riders select these bikes and live to tell their tales is not a good reason to put yourself in harms way. Some people do stupid things and get away with it. Others are not so lucky.
Beyond the fact that the performance bikes and large, heavy cruisers substantially increase your risk, is the fact that they detract from the joy and fun of your early riding experience. Just controlling the bike and trying to survive will leave little time to truly enjoy the ride. Smaller, less powerful bikes make the job of learning and building your skills so much easier. The smaller bike will be much more maneuverable, agile and provide more pure joy while you are learning. So, should your first bike be a Hayabusa? I don’t think so.
Riding motorcycles is an inherently dangerous activity. Don’t increase the risk by trying to learn on an inappropriate bike. You don’t want your first bike to be your last bike, do you?
New or Used?A used bike, preferably a model without fairing which is expensive to replace should you drop the bike, is your best investment. This eliminates the large first year depreciation incurred with a new bike. By not investing too much in your first bike, you won’t have to keep it as long to get full value from it. Put the money you save into your second bike savings account. After a year or two of riding, you will be much more knowledgeable about the type of bike you really want and have the experience to handle a larger, higher performance bike.
Also most new riders drop their bike at least once at barely moving speed, while stopped or while parking the bike, So don’t be surprised if it happens to you. It is easier on the ego and wallet if the bike you just dropped has a few dings from prior owners and does not have an expensive-to-replace fairing. If you shop and buy wisely you can resell the bike, after riding it for a year or two, for the same or not much less than you paid for it. Used beginner bikes in good condition are always in demand.
Be extra cautious when buying a bike ten or more years old. Doing so exposes you to outlays of cash to repair the bike and/or make it safe for the street. Rubber, belts, seals, fuel tanks, seats, cables and wiring deteriorate with age. They deteriorate faster if the bike is not ridden and maintained regularly. A bike that has been sitting for years is a bike to skip. It may look like a good bike and good deal at first glance, but may be a money pit in disguise. As a beginner you don’t need the grief. Also, newer model bikes are safer and more enjoyable. Brakes, suspension, handling and reliability are much better on newer model bikes.
This is from another website I found that gives advice on purchasing motorcycles.
smokeizfireParticipantif your girl owns a vehicle and she doesn’t mind sharing. Transport of bulk items, and a simple task like grocery shopping will be compromised with only 2 wheels. Now, back to the dating thing. I said so because personally, I wouldn’t have a girl(and definitely not a guy… ever…for personal reasons) riding passenger until I had my riding game down pat. This takes months and years to achieve. But if you can find a chick who won’t mind being chauffeur for a few months, or if she doesn’t mind meeting you places, I don’t see how it will disrupt life that much.
smokeizfireParticipant…is a sin, I’ll just say damn you really out did yourself. The LEDS are sick. The Punisher scheme is “el perfecto”!
smokeizfireParticipantThere was a guy who rode to MSF class on one. Love the color, man. I have no idea what the stock pipes sound like, for this guy had cobra slip-on’s. Congrats on your great achievement. Do I see aHarley in your future? So, did you trade in the ol’ Vulcan 5? I sat on the 900 custom a while back. Just a little too big for me at that time. I wonder what that V-Star 950 sits like. Congratulations again! And enjoy, but not too much. Lol
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smokeizfireParticipant…shun them away totally. Sometimes pictures aren’t worth 1000 words. I would try to find a dealer and try to see one up close. Youtube is the next best option. I couldn’t find any prices. Maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough. Check out some of these manufacturers as well. Q-Link and SunL offer descent warranty’s. Johnny Pag is suspect. Warranty’s are very important to me.
http://www.qlinkmotor.com/product5.php?id=42#
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smokeizfireParticipantas can be expected. How are the bones and the ego doing? Did the bike make survive as well?
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smokeizfireParticipantFrom the Scrambler all the way up to the Rocket III have distinctive characteristics about themselves. Even the new “Bonnie’s” stand out amongst themselves. I think the Japanese should take notes. The only noticeable differences in most of their makes and models is engine size. Besides that, if there is something to tell them apart, it is very subtle. Triumph seem to try to satisfy the motorcycle community by offering a stake in most categories on 2 wheels. Thumbs up for them!
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