Mousefield
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Eddie, not sure if you should look at this site, you may have a tough time figuring out if you should get the machine gun option or the grenade launcher option.
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Eddie, not sure if you should look at this site, you may have a tough time figuring out if you should get the machine gun option or the grenade launcher option.
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I decided I had probably used up all my good luck without an accident and sold mine years ago.
Stress has a way of making us absent minded, and nobody can afford to be absent minded riding a motorcycle. Loose gravel, nut in a car....
Is there anything else that interests you?
Stress has a way of making us absent minded, and nobody can afford to be absent minded riding a motorcycle. Loose gravel, nut in a car....
Is there anything else that interests you?
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Eddie - very important to take bike safty coarse. As said by another reply, it also saved my life.
I got my first bike in '04 after my X left me, Yamaha Roadstar cruiser. Great, flawless bike, but a deer took me out in '06. I didn't get hurt bad but totaled the bike. Peer presure got me into a new '06 Harley road king. Had to do a motor up-grade to the 95 cube kit to get the same power the yamaha had. The stock seat was junk, so went with the "pillow seat".
18,000 miles later, I love riding. I think I've been on every road in a five county area around me.
If you already have a MC licence, most dealers have demo bikes you can try out. Let us know how you make out.
I got my first bike in '04 after my X left me, Yamaha Roadstar cruiser. Great, flawless bike, but a deer took me out in '06. I didn't get hurt bad but totaled the bike. Peer presure got me into a new '06 Harley road king. Had to do a motor up-grade to the 95 cube kit to get the same power the yamaha had. The stock seat was junk, so went with the "pillow seat".
18,000 miles later, I love riding. I think I've been on every road in a five county area around me.
If you already have a MC licence, most dealers have demo bikes you can try out. Let us know how you make out.
txvoyager
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You can get a machine to fit whatever you want to do with it. You can also find a forum of experts for each bike full of folks who will help you enjoy it to the max.
I'm currently riding a '93 Kaw Voyager 1200 -- sort of like a Goldwing, though some of us would say better, of course. It was made for almost 20 years to parts are easy to find and it has everything you could want to be comfortable. I completed a 5000-mile trip in 5 days last fall, including a 1500 mile day out to LA.
My last bike was an '88 Kaw Concours -- more sporty but lots of luggage space and decent protection from the weather. She was a great bike, but comfort is a big deal and luggage space is great as I put 20-25k miles on the bike and only 3-4k on my truck...
Sounds like you're getting lots of good advice... Good luck with the decision! In the end it's all what YOU like. I'm not too far from you -- up on I-30 if there's anything I can do to help...
Kevin
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EddieWalker
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Thank you everyone for the tips and advice. I'm pretty clueless here, so every bit of advice is appreciated.
My thought is that I'd ride to town, or some of the surrounding towns. I don't think I'd go more then an hour one way, but would think half that would be more common. Just starting out, I don't have any interest in long rides, but hate to say never to anything. It just doesn't have any appeal to me as of right now.
I guess I'm looking for a commuter, erand runner and maybe some small shopping type trips. I had to run to the store to get some more wood glue Saturday morning, and a bike would have been perfect for that.
Does this help any with selection?
One thing that really has me baffled is how much power do I need? and why?
Dave,
The sports car is a thought that I've tossed around. I think it would be a good date car, but then I'm not sure about insurance of upfront cost to buy one. I have a client with a Miata that said he'd give it to me for a great price, but I just don't like the look of them. I realy don't know what type of sports car that I'd want to have.
I do like jeeps, but I've had enough of them to know that reliable isn't something that they are known for.
I really like the idea of spending 5K, but not much more then that.
Thanks,
Eddie
My thought is that I'd ride to town, or some of the surrounding towns. I don't think I'd go more then an hour one way, but would think half that would be more common. Just starting out, I don't have any interest in long rides, but hate to say never to anything. It just doesn't have any appeal to me as of right now.
I guess I'm looking for a commuter, erand runner and maybe some small shopping type trips. I had to run to the store to get some more wood glue Saturday morning, and a bike would have been perfect for that.
Does this help any with selection?
One thing that really has me baffled is how much power do I need? and why?
Dave,
The sports car is a thought that I've tossed around. I think it would be a good date car, but then I'm not sure about insurance of upfront cost to buy one. I have a client with a Miata that said he'd give it to me for a great price, but I just don't like the look of them. I realy don't know what type of sports car that I'd want to have.
I do like jeeps, but I've had enough of them to know that reliable isn't something that they are known for.
I really like the idea of spending 5K, but not much more then that.
Thanks,
Eddie
RobertN
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I have ridden a few bikes. I tend to lean one of two directions.
I like HArleys. Have since before they became super popular. I like the FXR series. My bike is smooth, rides nice, and has enough power for me. I have dinked with it a bit, but nothing too wild. Although I like many other cruisers, HD and others, this is my favorite.
Otherwise, I like enduro's. Something you can buzz to the store on, or go check a a trail in a new hunting area. I previously rode Honda XL's for that; I know there are newer nicer versions. I rode an XL500 for some time. Grab something small at the store, to work, and then check out the woods.
First though, go take a safety class. Well worth it, and counts as testing towards your license in most states. And, gets you a break on insurance usually. Usually, they can supply bikes too, so you can take the class before you spend a lot on your bike.
I like HArleys. Have since before they became super popular. I like the FXR series. My bike is smooth, rides nice, and has enough power for me. I have dinked with it a bit, but nothing too wild. Although I like many other cruisers, HD and others, this is my favorite.
Otherwise, I like enduro's. Something you can buzz to the store on, or go check a a trail in a new hunting area. I previously rode Honda XL's for that; I know there are newer nicer versions. I rode an XL500 for some time. Grab something small at the store, to work, and then check out the woods.
First though, go take a safety class. Well worth it, and counts as testing towards your license in most states. And, gets you a break on insurance usually. Usually, they can supply bikes too, so you can take the class before you spend a lot on your bike.
RobertN
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Don't know what you had, but the ones I grew up around and owned were rock solid. If something broke, it was my fault not the Jeep's. I miss my old CJ.
CurlyDave
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Eddie:
As far as I know, the Miatas are about the best bang for the buck in sports cars.
I bought BMW Z3 about 10 years ago, and looked at most of the available ones then.
If I had been 45 instead of 55 I would have bought the Miata. It is like driving a freeway-capable go-cart. The only problem was that it felt like I was sitting about 2" off the ground, probably because I was sitting very close to that.
The Z3 was still a fun car, but was more like sitting 5-6" above the ground. Bigger engine, but less zoom. Probably higher speed, but the cops have radios and Motorola is faster than anything on the road.
I still have the Z3, but don't drive it a lot--not until we get the 1000' of hilly, bumpy driveway paved. Then it is going to make a comeback.
Almost any sports car is going to set you back more than 5k.
As far as I know, the Miatas are about the best bang for the buck in sports cars.
I bought BMW Z3 about 10 years ago, and looked at most of the available ones then.
If I had been 45 instead of 55 I would have bought the Miata. It is like driving a freeway-capable go-cart. The only problem was that it felt like I was sitting about 2" off the ground, probably because I was sitting very close to that.
The Z3 was still a fun car, but was more like sitting 5-6" above the ground. Bigger engine, but less zoom. Probably higher speed, but the cops have radios and Motorola is faster than anything on the road.
I still have the Z3, but don't drive it a lot--not until we get the 1000' of hilly, bumpy driveway paved. Then it is going to make a comeback.
Almost any sports car is going to set you back more than 5k.
czechsonofagun
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I drove this one - one of my American friends had one in Prague - and we spent a lot of time trying to make it run at least OK. But you are right, Egon, that would fit the Crisis Mode very well, you are too busy to keep that darn thing on the road to be concerned about the passing life, LOL.
hr3
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Buy AMERICAN :thumbsup: We send far too much money off shore as it is..
