any Motorcycle riders?

well I just bought my first motor cycle and I go to the class to learn how to ride this weekend. I am really excited and just thought I would see if there are any fellow riders? I am going to try to get some pics of my bike today.

funny you should mention, i'm buying my first bike this week if all goes well.. GSX-R 600.
my wife and i figured it'd be a good fit considering i like speed and gas is going to be $5.00 a gallon soon.
what kind of bike did you get?

I'm thinking about buying a rocket this year if funds allow and the old ball 'n' chain allows it. I'm thinkin' some type of Suzuki... not a busa though!

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Originally Posted by V1L3 DiaL3cT

I'm thinking about buying a rocket this year if funds allow and the old ball 'n' chain allows it. I'm thinkin' some type of Suzuki... not a busa though!

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Dude, not trying to start anything, but that is soo disrespectful to your wife!

Steve

Ive been riding for 20 years, and its funny cause im taking a riders course this weekend. Never got my motorcycle :taz: license so this course will allow me to skip the road test and be licensed plus 10 percent on insurance and 4 points off drivers license.

We ride dirt bikes.... Does that count? :P

If I knew how to ride, I would have gotten a motorcycle out this week. My dad has been working with motorcyles for years, but I've never tried to drive one. If I could afford it finanically, I would really consider buying a scooter. I live about 5 miles from work, so it could be pretty economical in terms of gas.

We used to ride - kids put a halt to that, we just all pile in the SUV. Now the bike just sits in the garage collecting dust. We do get out on the quads & snowmobile though. I bought my son & daughter a mini bike last summer and a go-kart the summer before.

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Originally Posted by Schlyne

If I knew how to ride, I would have gotten a motorcycle out this week. My dad has been working with motorcyles for years, but I've never tried to drive one. If I could afford it finanically, I would really consider buying a scooter. I live about 5 miles from work, so it could be pretty economical in terms of gas.

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I would say they do. I haven't riden a dirt bike in YEARS! I think off road riding is so much more of a rush. Trails, jumps, etc. Ya know?

I don't ride but I know alot of people who do - which means I get to paint them :D I don't do anything "high quality" really, unless its stripes over "real" paint. My custom jobs consist of rattle can jobs for friends and acquaintances. Someday I WILL have a real paint booth... lol

Did this a couple months ago for my bf's little brother... sorry, I'm proud and I like to show off :)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91...oast/tank1.jpg
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Someday I think it would be fun to learn, but frankly I'm just a little girl and the thought of it kind of scares me, I can't even hold up a dirt bike, lol. I'll stick to the back...

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Originally Posted by Timbuktu

well I just bought my first motor cycle and I go to the class to learn how to ride this weekend. I am really excited and just thought I would see if there are any fellow riders? I am going to try to get some pics of my bike today.

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Very smart move taking the class!

I rode my bike to work today for the first time this season. It's so much more fun than driving.

I ride a 1980 Honda CB750C, that I bought used about 15 years ago.
I'm thinking about buying a new one, but I'm pretty attached to that bike.

Good luck, and stay alert!

i ride dirt bikes but its street legal wr426 its a beast

yeah I want to learn right my dad was a motor cop so he wants me to be taught right and be careful. I have a 1999 kawasaki vulcan 800 I like it looks wise. I will post some pics if I can figure out how.

I'm taking MSF courses this summer and tryin to get a bunch of riding time, I'm trying to pick up a used gsxr-600. should be massive fun

I have been riding dirt bikes since 3 and racing since 7
I have a KTM 250F and a KTM 144
This summer going to get a street bike; just got my motorcycle license

Just found this thread and since I'm new to this forum thought I'd post a pic of my current bike. My wife and I both have been riding for a number of years, nice to see people taking the MSF rider classes, they are worth every minute of your time. :gj:

'04 HD

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1025/04flhr6kc.jpg

I have been riding since I was 7 started racing soon after and quit racing and riding in 2002. Now I'm getting the bug again and considering getting another sports bike. I had a Modded R1 and now looking at a few nice GSXR 750's.

This is my first harley, its a 1200c sportster with about $9k in extras so its a "wee" bit faster;)
I thought it was time since my grandpa has about 20 harleys and my dad has a few too.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...alispic054.jpg
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Started riding around 8 years old (moto), then got into moto-x racing and hare/hounds etc. When my Dad got a couple of RD350s he asked if I wanted to road race, raced TD, RZ, TZ, Hurricane/CBR, FZ/FZR, Ducati (BoTT - Battle of the Twins) and now AHRMA racing with a few track days thrown in. I can be found with my club, the BIR, or in the canyons on weekends... :)

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/DSC_0044.jpg

I have 2 bikes currently, a 2006 1200 custom sportster and a 2008 Dyna lowrider. :gj:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...s/100_1622.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...s/100_1619.jpg

nice to see another sporty on here, funny how my bike used to look like yours awhile back.

just picked mine up for a sick deal. Too bad its too cold here on the east coast

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../hondacbr1.jpg

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Originally Posted by hawaiianice99

nice to see another sporty on here, funny how my bike used to look like yours awhile back.

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Yeah, mine just has minor upgrades on it. Instead of going crazy upgrading a purchased another bike. LOL. But now I have a bunch of stuff I want to upgrade on the new one. :gj:

ya i coulda done that but now i have a bike that is truely one of a kind, and fast as :8:!!

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ya i coulda done that but now i have a bike that is truely one of a kind, and fast as :8:!!

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Yeah, I was going to do that with mine. It must be my old age kicking in, but I cruise now. So that's why the new Dyna, it has a MUCH better ride than the sporty did. I'm even considering trading the sportster in for a Street glide. :gj:

my husband and I each have our own bikes....
mine is a 1983 Suzuki Temptor gr650
and his is a 1974 Honda CB750K

they may be older but they are great. i have only been riding by myself for one season (been on the back of one since before i was born)
My husband has been riding for 3 seasons now.

Where we live it is mandatory to have a bike (not realy but close)
just a couple miles from Sturgis, SD home of the rally.

i sold my bike in 2000. i did have a 1200 sportster also . i just didnt have the time to ride now i wish i didnt sell it

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Yeah, I was going to do that with mine. It must be my old age kicking in, but I cruise now. So that's why the new Dyna, it has a MUCH better ride than the sporty did. I'm even considering trading the sportster in for a Street glide. :gj:

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my dad just traded his streed bob for a street glide, hes says its ok but way too slow(and thats after he threw more$$ in the motor). compared to my sporty its super slow, i can outrun most and keep up with most street bikes.

heres my 05 hellbound steel wicked



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I ride :D ... I have a cruiser ... I had never been on one until 2 years ago I got on one 2 weeks before my 25th b-day and never looked back got my licences 2 weeks later my dad gave me a bike... a few months later I traded it in on something bigger. I LOVE being on 2 wheels.

Let's see....Starmom...no. Dirts bikes don't count. Asphalt's for racing - dirt is for planting potatoes. J/K!

Been riding asphalt for over 20 years. First bike was a Kawi 750LTD, new. Then blah, blah, blah. My favorite bike was the '05 750GSXR I let go of last year. I miss it. I'm a sportbike rider at heart. Now have a '08 Yamaha FZ1. Oh well.

The wifey just got somebody to take over payments on her Harley. She decided she'd rather have me up front at the controls so she can sit back and watch the scenery fly.

Been riding for about 15 years. I just bought a new bike in the beginning of 2008.

Buell 1125r
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The wifes bike. Buell Blast
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