New Hobby, from paintball, to Motorcycle

[Bear_Claw]

I have no idea were ya got that info but it is not correct.

I have seen my share of accidents and even layed a bike down myself (all be it it was VERY slow and i was not even wearing gear as i was just moveing the bike out of the garage). And trust me your lower extremities get just as beat up i got the ripped overalls to prove it. A buddy of mine got hit by a car while riding and slid with his bike and got jammed under it but other than some burns from the engine when nobody could get his bike off him (700lb touring yamaha) he was mostly fine as his leathers took the brute of the force and his chaps are proof of their worthyness.

Personally i hate the look of em but i wear em regardless as i cant afford what i want. shure might look pretty dumb but if i go down id look a whole lot dumber without em..

[Spartan X]

I got my Info working at a level 1 trama center in east texas as a EMT. I go with what I have actually seen...which is allot. Like I said I'll wear pant on the days I plan to just ride to ride, but not in a cummute.

[RoamingStorm]

I cant get a new busa, I have to get used.. besides since most of my riding is done on a dirt track a busa might be a little too much for my, Ive been taking a close look at the Suzuki 750 and 600 models

[Spartan X]

A Dirt track? No racer bike would do "good" on a dirt track. if your looking to ride on dirt your going to want to look at dual purpose bikes or enduros. Bikes like KTM makes and the V-strom.

[RoamingStorm]

Ive already got a kawasaki, Im saying my bike is a 250 cc dirt bike, what I want is a 1300cc suzuki... I said I though that was pushing it

[Spartan X]

yah on a dirt road I think it would be....On dirt roads I think the highest performing Bike you could get is the new KTM supermoto. it's a huge enduro bike but man did it get some Nice reviews.

[RoamingStorm]

I dont have the intention of throwing a busa on a track, Im just saying though I have little experience, IM probably not ready for a 1300cc bike even though I really want one

[slade]

Stay away from BMW though. While they are nice bikes, the problem of getting parts looms over your head like a grim reaper. Parts are hard to get and VERY expensive, just not worth it IMO. The V-strom is a great touring type bike, that has sport in it. It demands a specific type of rider, as it does not appeal to the primary population of riders. But V-twins deff have more power then the straight 4's, so you will see the difference on the turns. ( SV650's are cool for that too)

My family has 2 BMW bikes, and although part availability isnt great, its not bad. plus, they dont appear to need much maintenance or new parts, and one of the bikes is a 1972.

i wonder who would actually care.......

*raises hand* umm, anyone who cares about fuel consumption? i mean, considering a toyota prius gets 50 MPG and costs around $20,000, and a decent sportsbike gets 50 MPG and costs around $5,000...

motorcycles are fun, but fuel consumption is a reasonable concern.

man I cant wait till I get my Suzuki Hayabusa!!

ahhh 1300cc's of pure power between my legs

kinda gets me excited

you need a girlfriend, don't you?

I have no idea were ya got that info but it is not correct.

I have seen my share of accidents and even layed a bike down myself (all be it it was VERY slow and i was not even wearing gear as i was just moveing the bike out of the garage). And trust me your lower extremities get just as beat up i got the ripped overalls to prove it. A buddy of mine got hit by a car while riding and slid with his bike and got jammed under it but other than some burns from the engine when nobody could get his bike off him (700lb touring yamaha) he was mostly fine as his leathers took the brute of the force and his chaps are proof of their worthyness.

Personally i hate the look of em but i wear em regardless as i cant afford what i want. shure might look pretty dumb but if i go down id look a whole lot dumber without em..

it probably depends on the bike. from the look of it, you would have a much higher chance of getting your leg stuck under a bike and scraped up on a sportsbike than on a cruiser... you could lowside a cruiser without too much fear in getting your leg caught.

[RoamingStorm]

no, I already have one

[Spartan X]

Sorry, but suzuki has done a good job at cutting down the Vibrations that go from th engine to the seat, so bewteen your pants will not get to exicted

[gimp]

You could wait for the Suzuki B-king to come out. It's essentially a naked Hayabusa. Definetly looks better than the bus.

[CasingBill]

You could wait for the Suzuki B-king to come out. It's essentially a naked Hayabusa. Definetly looks better than the bus.

I don't think theres anyword on it coming to the US. Its finally in the works for the UK for 07.

[RoamingStorm]

well I dont need or want to become another statistic or donor, I dont need a 1300cc bike, the 750 gsxr will be more than enough and they look cooler

[slade]

well I dont need or want to become another statistic or donor, I dont need a 1300cc bike, the 750 gsxr will be more than enough and they look cooler

yeah, good idea. i just test drove a 1994 GSXR 750 yesterday. its definitely more than enough power. i can hardly imagine what a 1300 sportsbike would be like.

[gimp]

I don't think theres anyword on it coming to the US. Its finally in the works for the UK for 07.

I had read somewhere that it was rumored to come to the US in 2008.