ya harleys do have low insurance and you can do a lot to your sportster. My cousin is a harley mech and his bike does the 1/4 mile in like low 10s high 9s. Granted its no where near stock, its still funny watching him beat a rocket racing down the street with his gf on the back.
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Well ive got the bike picked out already, its not a bad choice I dont think...but I have another question aside from the safety/training courses, what other ways are good to get practice with more real world conditions, aside from the interstate...Comment
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The best place to practice, I think, would be on a off road motorcycle, in a loose sandy area. If you get used to riding around in sand, pavement becomes a lot easier.Originally posted by ThisStarNeverFalls
Otherwise, I don't understand your question, "aside from the interstate" the interstate is not a practice area....Shaun Nelson --- old, fat, slow.... did I mention lazy? I ate all the pies
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I'll make a new thread. Cause I care.Originally posted by Ole Unka Phil
Shaun Nelson --- old, fat, slow.... did I mention lazy? I ate all the pies
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Bofh- I know the interstate isnt a practice area, but the moment I asked the question for some opinions from others on what they did to learn riding...id have some moron saying, just get on the interstate and youll learn quick...I was trying to avoid thatComment
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So come on tell us whats the bike you thinking about.
As for riding sujestions start off in an empty parking lot and just familerize yourself with the bike. BUT SERIOUSLY take the Bike course FIRST.
If you cant afford to take the course you cant afford to ride PERIOD.AGD 68 Automag, Azodin KP2, Sheridan PGP2, Tippmann Pro/Carbine, Crossover XVR, SL-68II, and TiPX.Comment
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Thats ALOT of bike for a new rider. 71hp on a 400lb bike. These new small displacment bikes are jus as potenet as yester years Liter bikes. A new model 600CC is pumping alot more than an older 1000cc.
My little 650cc 40hp Cruiser still surpizes me after a year of riding. Took my brothers 68hp sport bike out and that out right was a challenge to ride and ima 6ft 285LBS HEAVY weight.
Take a Look here for reveiws
And I'll agree Cruisers aint for every one. I love the thrill of riding m bros bike but again its just not comfy after even half an hour while im stil comfy after 3hrs. And being 6ft tall and 285lbs my body styl dont lend its self too well to the sport bike riding style
. Pluse haveing the engein SCREAMING drives me NUTS. Pluse I like my PEAK tq right at 3000rpm were im cruiseing down the road at 65mp in fifth gear.
AGD 68 Automag, Azodin KP2, Sheridan PGP2, Tippmann Pro/Carbine, Crossover XVR, SL-68II, and TiPX.Comment
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Yea it will suffice from newer to a few years, I just dont want to go buying like a 500, then a 600, then a 750, etc.....seems to be alot of change....and hassle. I personally feel safer with that particular bike then I do lets say putting myself onto a gsxr or something similar...
Id pick up a used 600, but I dont have that option sadly due to the fact of the family cosigning..Comment
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The 650R is a sweet bike. They had one at the dealership when I bought my FZ6. I didn't get to try it out, but it was very comfortable to sit on and the specs were pretty good. There weren't many reviews out for it at the time though, so I wasn't really sure about it. Now the reviews are out and they're all pretty good. Although, it is a new model, so I'd be hesitant to buy one the first year they're out.Comment
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The bikes gorgeous IMO, and isnt so large that I cant fit onto it...and with it being the 650 I wont be needing to sell it to get something better in the following 2 months, so overall I think its a decent choice, im already covered if I drop or lay it down and the rents have agreed to cosign since I cant get approved myself, sounds like a damn good deal to me...now just comes the hard part...mastering the riding portion..Comment
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Take the MSF course. It is a must. Along with teaching you how to ride, usually passing their course will count as passing the license test, they give you a card that says you passed and you take it to the DMV and then bam you're endorsed to ride. Much easier than trying to figure it out all on your own. It is well worth whatever they charge you, though there are some free ones put on by various dealerships.Comment
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