Who has a Motorbike? - Page 2

Stormymystic · 07-18-2003, 08:15 PM

do not hit me, but I have a Yamaha 454 1989 series, and it is a great bike, perect or learning things you should not do while learning to ride one

i.e, do not rev the bike even a little while in first gear, one minor slip leads to one big slip, lol
edit, but I really want a Jesse James customized Harley

beautiful bikes

[ 07-18-2003, 08:16 PM: Message edited by: Stormymystic ]

antryg · 07-20-2003, 12:06 AM

It was stolen but my last bike was a Kawasaki 750 H2E. They only made enough of them so that they could race them on the circuit back in the early '70's. The serial number was easy to remember. It is/was 0032. Now it is gone.

Timber Loftis · 07-20-2003, 12:20 AM

I'm with Johnny -- I rode dirt bikes in the mountains of Kentucky for years. My dad, my sister, and I all had bikes, as did all of the neighbor kids. We'd load them up and drive 5 mi. or so to hit an Auger-drilling machine road that went up into the mountains. Lots of great hill-climbing, off-roading, and mud-biking. I've seen a 250cc 3-wheeler get buried above the handlebars in a mudpit, I've had my bike roll on top of me, I've jumped off 20-foot cliffs -- ah, the good ol' days. If I ever live in the hills again....

For the city, I'm itching and longing for a good road bike -- GSXR comes to mind. My sister just recently ditched her crotch-rocket and traded the money in for a vintage 1980's Mazda Miata. Someday, I will burn up the roads again, I am sure.

B_part · 07-21-2003, 06:28 AM

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Originally posted by wellard:
I still have memories *nightmares* about the first time I rode through Milan on a motorbike [img]graemlins/help.gif[/img] It was a traumatic experience. Sitting at a red light while the cars behind where tooting me to go through. Aggressive lane swapping and many near death experiences

The second time was better because I worked out if you drive aggressively it becomes safer!!! You blend in and it all makes sense.

It's not htat bad. You get used to that eventually. The secret is never being slow. If you crawl around at 45 or 50 km/h(speed limit for scooters/other vehicles) every car/motorbike/truck will overcome you. This is dangerous for two reasons: first when they go by, they never care to leave enough room for you to pass as well; secondly, cars will most assuredly move sideways whenever they need to brake, sandwiching you in between because they don't notice you. in other words, a slow motorbike is like meat in the meatgrinder.
If you go faster (say 60 / 70 per hour) you can overcome everybody and have a free road before you, being able to respond best to anything happening. Also, those coming from behind will notice you and avoid you.
Faster is safer, in this case at least.

Xen · 07-22-2003, 04:06 PM

I own Kawasaki Ninja.

TheCrimsomBlade · 07-22-2003, 04:17 PM

Do Harley Choppers count? 1200+ cc is more of an engine bike than a motor bike!

Stormymystic · 07-22-2003, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheCrimsomBlade:
Do Harley Choppers count? 1200+ cc is more of an engine bike than a motor bike!

*drools* can you take me or a ride on your bike some time?

VulcanRider · 07-22-2003, 05:36 PM

If you like motorcycles, this is a good short story...

http://motorcyclecity.com/ironbox.htm

NewbietoRPGs · 07-22-2003, 10:33 PM

We have a 1999 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide 1340cc with as much chrome as possible!!! LOVE going for a scoot on that after work!!

Stormymystic · 07-22-2003, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by NewbietoRPGs:
We have a 1999 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide 1340cc with as much chrome as possible!!! LOVE going for a scoot on that after work!!

ohhh, ater Crimson gives me a ride on his bike, can I have one on yours?

07-18-2003, 08:15 PM	#11
Stormymystic Knight of the Rose Join Date: April 8, 2003 Location: Arkansas Age: 48 Posts: 4,442	do not hit me, but I have a Yamaha 454 1989 series, and it is a great bike, perect or learning things you should not do while learning to ride one i.e, do not rev the bike even a little while in first gear, one minor slip leads to one big slip, lol edit, but I really want a Jesse James customized Harley beautiful bikes [ 07-18-2003, 08:16 PM: Message edited by: Stormymystic ] __________________ [url]\"http://stormymystic.deviantart.com/gallery/\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/3968/stormyvx6.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

07-20-2003, 12:06 AM	#12
antryg Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx. Age: 21 Posts: 1,765	It was stolen but my last bike was a Kawasaki 750 H2E. They only made enough of them so that they could race them on the circuit back in the early '70's. The serial number was easy to remember. It is/was 0032. Now it is gone. __________________

07-20-2003, 12:20 AM	#13
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I'm with Johnny -- I rode dirt bikes in the mountains of Kentucky for years. My dad, my sister, and I all had bikes, as did all of the neighbor kids. We'd load them up and drive 5 mi. or so to hit an Auger-drilling machine road that went up into the mountains. Lots of great hill-climbing, off-roading, and mud-biking. I've seen a 250cc 3-wheeler get buried above the handlebars in a mudpit, I've had my bike roll on top of me, I've jumped off 20-foot cliffs -- ah, the good ol' days. If I ever live in the hills again.... For the city, I'm itching and longing for a good road bike -- GSXR comes to mind. My sister just recently ditched her crotch-rocket and traded the money in for a vintage 1980's Mazda Miata. Someday, I will burn up the roads again, I am sure. __________________

07-22-2003, 04:17 PM	#16
TheCrimsomBlade Lord Ao Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: Winchester ,Virginia , United States Age: 71 Posts: 2,081	Do Harley Choppers count? 1200+ cc is more of an engine bike than a motor bike! __________________ Remember these are just games so don't get too upset when you get your ass handed to you in a hat box

07-22-2003, 05:36 PM	#18
VulcanRider Lord Soth Join Date: July 25, 2002 Location: Melbourne FL Age: 59 Posts: 1,971	If you like motorcycles, this is a good short story... http://motorcyclecity.com/ironbox.htm __________________ ----- Help feed animals in shelters with just a mouse click at The Animal Rescue Site !!

07-22-2003, 04:06 PM	#15
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	I own Kawasaki Ninja.

07-22-2003, 10:33 PM	#19
NewbietoRPGs Drow Warrior Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: Connecticut Age: 50 Posts: 264	We have a 1999 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide 1340cc with as much chrome as possible!!! LOVE going for a scoot on that after work!!

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