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OneNotSoSickPsycho
12-14-2010, 12:28 PM
That's pretty much what I want. I have the gear...just no bike or knowledge of how to ride one.
So...anyone selling a cheapo bike?! :)
Particle Man
12-14-2010, 12:33 PM
you can usually find a Ninja 250 for next to nuthin...
OneNotSoSickPsycho
12-14-2010, 12:34 PM
Want a really tall DRZ?
Let's just say, I'm 4'11....Tall is probably not a good idea for my short legs :lol:
Particle Man
12-14-2010, 12:35 PM
Let's just say, I'm 4'11....Tall is probably not a good idea for my short legs :lol:
only when you stop :lol:
only when you stop :lol:
too true
ontwo
12-14-2010, 03:07 PM
Craigslist is your friend. With it winter and the holidays, you definitely have the upper hand right now.
tommymac
12-14-2010, 03:57 PM
I guess you wouldnt want a track prepped gsxr 750
Tsunami
12-14-2010, 06:17 PM
My Dr200 is for sale but I live on the other side of the country
the chi
12-15-2010, 11:28 AM
Cruiser or SB?
Big fan of the newer Ninja 250 for smaller statured riders, my best friend is 5', and even lowered it was still just a tad tall, but definitely easier for her to handle than the older model 250. The rebels are decent as well if you prefer cruiser style. Both bikes are lighter and easier to learn to manuever, and pick up when you fall over (it happens to all of us. Both are easily sellable at lil or no loss when you are ready to move up. Buy used, but have someone knowledgeable check it out first so you dont get a lemon.
As far knowledge, run by the DMV, take the permit test, once you have permit and bike, have OSP walk you through the basics. Best thing I ever did was ride around in my neighborhood, practicing starts and stops, picking up speed, shifting, small turns, etc. Once you are comfortable there, then branch out and maybe hit a lil bit faster roads. Definitely hit the MSF, even if you are already familiar with the basics they will teach, you can always learn something helpful.
One major thing to remember, always look where you want to go. If you want to go left to miss the huge pine tree or fence in front of you but you are only looking at the tree or fence, guess where you're going. :wink:
Ninjakel
12-15-2010, 11:35 AM
i;ve got a 750 for sale.
Get a little DR200 or klx250 or some other small dual sport. If you want to learn to ride well fast with minimal risk to hurting the bike, a dual sport is where it is at. You can learn all types of riding in many coniditions and be that much more able to handle a larger displacement bike of any type when you want to move up. Then you also don't have to worry about OSP messing it up when he sneaks out on your bike.
Plus, they are cheap and hold their cheap value.
OneNotSoSickPsycho
12-15-2010, 01:37 PM
Get a little DR200 or klx250 or some other small dual sport. If you want to learn to ride well fast with minimal risk to hurting the bike, a dual sport is where it is at. You can learn all types of riding in many coniditions and be that much more able to handle a larger displacement bike of any type when you want to move up. Then you also don't have to worry about OSP messing it up when he sneaks out on your bike.
Plus, they are cheap and hold their cheap value.
Thank you! That definitely helps!!
I'll keep all of your suggestions in mind!
HokieDNA01
12-15-2010, 01:43 PM
I guess you wouldnt want a track prepped gsxr 750
What year and how much Tommy? I have been flirting with the idea
dReWpY
12-16-2010, 04:06 AM
oh god hokie is flirting!
RUN!
tommymac
12-16-2010, 04:12 AM
What year and how much Tommy? I have been flirting with the idea
its a 2000 750 prepped and ready to go, askin 2k for it
HokieDNA01
12-16-2010, 02:03 PM
Lol. Drewpy..I'ma come down to that big blue cock of yours and smack you!!
Tommy. Sounds like a good price. I am looking for something a bit newer as the older body style is a bit big on me. Good luck with your sale though. Try the WERA boards if you haven't already.
Perfect bike for new, smaller rider...just did fluid and tune up; brand new tires with 0 miles on them. 3100 miles on bike.
6 speed tranny, pulls 11,500 rpm in 6th (about 62-63 mph) watercooled two stroke,,,sits and idles like a moped...till you give it some gas
125mpg, 49cc.......with 72 and 90cc kits available for about 350 bucks.
90cc kitted bike will pull 100mph plus....
$2200 and can ship
http://images03.olx.com/ui/1/07/21/770621_1.jpg
PS fly me down for a week, feed me and we'll have you grinding off the toe sliders on your boots by the end of the week.....
askmrjesus
12-20-2010, 10:37 PM
I've got a used girl's Huffy for sale.
Tassles and everything.
JC
Tmall
12-21-2010, 08:29 AM
I've got a used girl's Huffy for sale.
Tassles and everything.
JC
Fuck off with the Buell jokes.. :lol
OneSickPsycho
12-21-2010, 08:38 AM
Fuck off with the Buell jokes.. :lol
:lol:
Perfect bike for new, smaller rider...just did fluid and tune up; brand new tires with 0 miles on them. 3100 miles on bike.
6 speed tranny, pulls 11,500 rpm in 6th (about 62-63 mph) watercooled two stroke,,,sits and idles like a moped...till you give it some gas
125mpg, 49cc.......with 72 and 90cc kits available for about 350 bucks.
90cc kitted bike will pull 100mph plus....
$2200 and can ship
http://images03.olx.com/ui/1/07/21/770621_1.jpg
Hmmm.... that looks pretty good...
the chi
12-21-2010, 09:59 AM
Pretty good??!!! I'd have run my own mother down to get my hands on something like that when I first started riding...
:lol:
Archren
12-21-2010, 10:06 AM
Pretty good??!!! I'd have run my own mother down to get my hands on something like that when I first started riding...
:lol:
This!! Seriously.
OneSickPsycho
12-21-2010, 10:10 AM
Pretty good??!!! I'd have run my own mother down to get my hands on something like that when I first started riding...
:lol:
Yeah but when she (or me :D) drops it in the driveway and cracks the plastics or something, all of a sudden the $1500 250 Ninja looks way cheaper...
the chi
12-21-2010, 10:14 AM
:lol: True.
4 Words : Reeeallly long frame sliders :wink:
Bike weighs 192 lbs.....
versus the Lil ninjas 340 lb (about the same as my DB4 Bimota...........)
Plastics are the older, stronger heavyweight ABS....not the thin crap on new bikes.....
Bike already has a few scrapes (nothing major, just the usual for a 9 yr old bike).
I'll put a set of delrin sliders on if you are serious....
OneNotSoSickPsycho
12-21-2010, 02:38 PM
Bike weighs 192 lbs.....
versus the Lil ninjas 340 lb (about the same as my DB4 Bimota...........)
Plastics are the older, stronger heavyweight ABS....not the thin crap on new bikes.....
Bike already has a few scrapes (nothing major, just the usual for a 9 yr old bike).
I'll put a set of delrin sliders on if you are serious....
That sounds awesome...Now I just gotta come up with the money...
HokieDNA01
12-21-2010, 02:43 PM
The bike is a 50cc and will only do ~65mph? I dont know if that is a good all around starter bike. Is a mini track bike.
pauldun170
12-21-2010, 02:49 PM
I gotta a ZX-11 in my garage doing nothing.
good lil beginner bike
Which reminds me..I gotta do something with that bike.
she will tire of it quickly. It's great to have available to you, but not to own.
she will tire of it quickly. It's great to have available to you, but not to own.
Nope..not something I'd want to ride to Alaska on. But there are two issues:
Beginner...
Small stature....
In Europe, these and the Derbis are THE beginner bikes...for a reason....they go, stop and handle like REAL bikes and a competent rider on one can embarrass a mediocre rider on a larger bike.
I had this one out in October on the twisty backroads near the Potomac where top speeds seldom go above 70 and other riders were STUNNED it was a 50cc bike.......
On top of that you have 31 outdoor kart sprint (read road) courses in Florida...most of which host YSR and 49, 72 and 90cc racing. Not to mention the full size courses there...........
http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/FL/#OutdoorKartTracks
I have friends of mine in Pittsburg who had the same issues, till she started racing one two years ago at Beaver Run....now she puts other riders to shame on the road with her lowered 750 Monster.........
OneSickPsycho
12-22-2010, 09:19 AM
Bike weighs 192 lbs.....
versus the Lil ninjas 340 lb (about the same as my DB4 Bimota...........)
Plastics are the older, stronger heavyweight ABS....not the thin crap on new bikes.....
Bike already has a few scrapes (nothing major, just the usual for a 9 yr old bike).
I'll put a set of delrin sliders on if you are serious....
Wow... moving that around the garage would be nice... I could just pick it up and set it down!
Below is an interpretation of such event:
http://www.travelscoot.com/images/easy-to-carry-mobility-scooter-travelscoot.jpg
HokieDNA01
12-22-2010, 09:52 AM
Are 50cc motorcycles able to be tagged? I'm pretty sure 125s in TN are too small to be street legal. Maybe I'm wrong.
In Md at least, they are street legal but not freeway legal. Bike has title and can be tagged in MD, can't speak for FLA. Up to about 50 it'll outperform your average econobox.....
Are 50cc motorcycles able to be tagged? I'm pretty sure 125s in TN are too small to be street legal. Maybe I'm wrong.
You don't need to tag a 50cc like this in TN. There are certain rules you have to follow, like lights and such and you are restricted to certain roads.
I'll sell you a R1. CHEAP!
HokieDNA01
12-22-2010, 10:46 AM
You don't need to tag a 50cc like this in TN. There are certain rules you have to follow, like lights and such and you are restricted to certain roads.
Thats right..they can be classified as a "scooter"
OneSickPsycho
12-22-2010, 12:56 PM
I'll sell you a R1. CHEAP!
Lemme guess... all it needs is a fresh tank of gas and some air in the tires, right?
Wait... I don't think I remember there even being a tank on the bike in the last pic I saw! :lol:
Lemme guess... all it needs is a fresh tank of gas and some air in the tires, right?
Wait... I don't think I remember there even being a tank on the bike in the last pic I saw! :lol:
It fell off it. I got it in my garage though. Slightly used.
askmrjesus
12-22-2010, 08:05 PM
Below is an interpretation of such event:
http://www.travelscoot.com/images/easy-to-carry-mobility-scooter-travelscoot.jpg
I call photoshop.
No way that fat motherfucker takes the stairs anywhere.
JC
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