thinking about getting away from bikes entirely for awhile

[BobTheBiker]

It seems like lately I'm really losing enthusiasm for older bikes that need lots of work, and its becoming clearer and clearer that my 750 wont ever be registered because I dont have the enthusiasm or energy to get it on the road.

I'm thinking about just completely leaving the riding world for awhile and buying a brand new fuel injected bike when funding permits, seeing as I want a motard anyhow, its only rational.

Besides this, Right now, I'm wanting extra money to buy the samurai for a toy, and have some extra funds to finish putting my truck on the road, since its literally only needing registration and a tag now.

[SteveP]

Do it. :pat:

[Mr Lefty]

Buy a DRZ and motard it! :D

to be honest I never understood the motard craze... until I got my DRZ... fuck this would be a killer bike if it had 50-60hp (they make big bore kits to make it 50-60hp and stock reliable)

[BobTheBiker]

The motard will be later when I have a job and money, neither of which I have presently, so I'm going to have to sacrifice something to get my pickup road legal. I'm fucking SICK of walking bicycling and buses to get me where I need to go. SICK of it.

[wildchild]

dude you need reliable transport first in order to secure a job.

sounds like you have a solid plan. get the truck up and going. give bikes a brake for a bit you might enjoy it more when you get the chance to return on your terms.

[Particle Man]

sounds like you have your priorities straight - do what feels right.

[Adeptus_Minor]

sounds like you have your priorities straight - do what feels right.

I was going to post something very similar last night... must've gotten distracted. :dthumb:

[pauldun170]

I hear ya on old bikes.
Screw carbs. I'm looking forward to a fuel injected bike in my garage.

Do you just have the CB or do you have a collection of "work in progress" bikes sitting around?

[Particle Man]

I was going to post something very similar last night... must've gotten distracted. :dthumb:

gotta have priorities :lol:

[No Worries]

I agree. Get something more modern like an 80's bike.

[pauldun170]

I agree. Get something more modern like an 80's bike.

:lol:

[karl_1052]

Do what you gotta do. Bikes are a luxury, and an expensive one at that.

do what feels right.

I did that, and got arrested.

[marko138]

Fuck those old bikes mang.

[BobTheBiker]

I cant deny that I LOVE old school bikes, they're just so distinctive and uncommon, BUT I cant afford any bike right now. and the 750 is just sitting there doing nothing, which is a shame. I hate seeing something that cool just sit there.

Ultimately for my next bike, I'm goin to a Yamaha like the WR250X so I can have fun everywhere, not just some places.

[marko138]

Fuel injection is FUCKING awesome....UNTIL something doesn't work right. Then you wish your shit didn't have all the electronics.

[Rider]

Fuel injection is FUCKING awesome....UNTIL something doesn't work right. Then you wish your shit didn't have all the electronics.

Have you EVER had anything go wrong on FI other than needing to be cleaned?

[marko138]

Have you EVER had anything go wrong on FI other than needing to be cleaned?
Have you?

[BobTheBiker]

thats what the muthafuckin warranty be fo! I wantz warranty.

[Rider]

Have you?

Never.

[marko138]

Never.
It's not fun to figure out what the fuck is wrong with your bike with all the electronics.

[Rider]

It's not fun to figure out what the fuck is wrong with your bike with all the electronics.

Or you could just buy Japanese an not worry about it....




:lol

[marko138]

Or you could just buy Japanese an not worry about it....




:lol
Perhaps.

[unknownroad]

Have you EVER had anything go wrong on FI other than needing to be cleaned?

I've had problems out the ass with fuel injection, with various sensors dying, but that was mostly 80s-vintage cages. But it was enough to decide i'll never again pay money for any fuel-injected vehicle that doesn't have a warranty on it :panic:

[BobTheBiker]

yeah, early models of fuel injection arent in my list. I'm only considering 2006+ since I know exactly what bike appeals most to me. theres either the DRZ400(still carbed I know) or the WR250X both of which put a big fuckin smile on my face.