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Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648807 05/29/03 05:19 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple... S Swazo OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP Swazo Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple...	I've riden 250's and 500CC dirt bikes all my life out in the desert, but have NEVER riden a street bike MOST of my friends and family have bikes, but I've always tried to keep myself from getting one because of all the deaths/injuries contibuted to them by unaware automobile drivers. I've been ani-bikes for soooooo long for myself, I think I should stop fearing them and learn about them. Ranging from new Ducati's and Triumphs to some old school Nortons and Triumphs.....I am starting to love motorcycles! What direction should I pursue to learn as much as I can on street riding and so on? I want to just show up at one of my friends meets for shock value All in good time though.... Are the DMV courses good enough, or should I look at other sources aswell for good info? 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab FX4 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 1998 CSVT: 354HP/328TQ @ 10 psi, now gone

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648808 05/29/03 05:49 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,631 CT B BBorges_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
BBorges_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,631 CT	the first time you ride a performance bike you'll fall in love with it. first bike I rode was a CBR600F.. no license, no helmet, no shirt, no nothing. Pure freedom Me and my buddy were going to buy this bike. I have pictures of it. It was a sunday. And I had just bought the contour saturday. I have pictures of me on the bike and the contour without plates on the background. We both rode the bike for the whole day. We were all over the place. Everything was ok until my friend fell off the bike on I95. He almost lost his knees. I was driving right behind him and I saw everything. Everything was so fast, I almost went over his head once he was on the floor.. We had to take off, nobody had a license. I had given up the idea of getting a bike... for exactly 12 months. I've riden Yamaha 600 and even R1s from friends. Thos are evil. Once you buy one of those performance bikes you gotta decide who is going to be in control: you or the bike. It may seem easy.. but once you feel the power.. it easily takes over your. Anything is POSSIBLE... sowing the seeds of love"

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648809 05/29/03 06:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 226 Connecticut/Florida/New Hampsh... P phattieblacksvt CEG\'er
phattieblacksvt CEG\'er P Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 226 Connecticut/Florida/New Hampsh...	Very good points BBorges. I totally agree. Driver Do Not see bikes. You have to be extremely careful with the good ones, and stay in control. Black 98 SVT E0 SOLD!!!! Looking for E55 Those are SICK

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648810 05/29/03 06:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple... S Swazo OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP Swazo Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple...	Very, very good points! This is what I want to keep in mind and why I want to take as many precautions as I can because of storys like that........ 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab FX4 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 1998 CSVT: 354HP/328TQ @ 10 psi, now gone

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648811 05/29/03 06:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple... S Swazo OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP Swazo Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,970 Land of the watered-down exple...	Very, very good points! This is what I want to keep in mind and why I want to take as many precautions as I can because of storys like that........ 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab FX4 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 1998 CSVT: 354HP/328TQ @ 10 psi, now gone

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648812 05/29/03 08:08 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 777 Atlanta, GA C chemguru_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
chemguru_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er C Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 777 Atlanta, GA	You will ALWAYS hear stories from people about 'so-n-so got hit' and 'blah got ran off the road' and the such. If you want a crotch rocket, start small and take the MSF courses where you'll learn how to react to those situations. A lot of the accidents you hear about are from people that aren't licensed to ride and don't wear the proper gear. Believe me, they're a LOT of fun. There's nothing in the world that compares with carving up the twisties on two wheels. Just go slow learning to ride street bikes... --JamesT >--------------< --Chemguru 99 CSVT Frost /Mid. Blue 00 Suzuki SV650 Red, Naked

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648813 05/29/03 08:29 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 2,039 Charlotte, NC J JVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
JVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er J Joined: May 2000 Posts: 2,039 Charlotte, NC	Originally posted by chemguru: Believe me, they're a LOT of fun. There's nothing in the world that compares with carving up the twisties on two wheels. --JamesT You damn right. I thought it was fun in a car, but on a bike, man. I had a perma-grin on my face... I just need more gear to feel confident so I can push it a little more... -John '98 4Runner

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648814 05/29/03 08:41 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,631 CT B BBorges_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
BBorges_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,631 CT	Originally posted by chemguru: There's nothing in the world that compares with carving up the twisties on two wheels. Only my girlfriend after three cups of White Zinfandel... Anything is POSSIBLE... sowing the seeds of love"

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648815 05/29/03 09:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 226 Connecticut/Florida/New Hampsh... P phattieblacksvt CEG\'er
phattieblacksvt CEG\'er P Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 226 Connecticut/Florida/New Hampsh...	Quote: Only my girlfriend after three cups of White Zinfandel... Yeah, you're right again, your girlfriend after three cups of White Zinfandel....... JUST KIDDING!!!! But once again, another good point BBorges! Most girls after 3 cups are just getting started..... Black 98 SVT E0 SOLD!!!! Looking for E55 Those are SICK

Re: Thinking of getting a crotch rocket.... #648816 05/29/03 11:35 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 371 Tulsa, OK M MY99SVT CEG\'er
MY99SVT CEG\'er M Joined: May 2000 Posts: 371 Tulsa, OK	Originally posted by BBorges: Originally posted by chemguru: There's nothing in the world that compares with carving up the twisties on two wheels. Only my girlfriend after three cups of White Zinfandel... Actually, Shes fun after a shot of Jack Daniels too! J/K Timothy Kirk, Tulsa, OK Contour Videos are back: http://www.my99svt.net/videos

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