March 7th, 2014, 10:31 AM | #41 |
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^ with the exception of the price tag. Them ducati's are only marginally cheaper than harleys.
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March 7th, 2014, 11:12 AM | #42 |
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I don't know this first-hand, but I've heard horror stories about the maintenance cost on Ducatis. Cost of parts, etc. The one that sticks in my head is that some guy had to spend HUNDREDS to get his hands on factory service information so he could do his own wrenching. Don't know if it's true but I wouldn't be surprised.
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March 7th, 2014, 11:13 AM | #43 |
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If you're looking at new bikes and stepping outside the realm of sport/sporty, the new Yamaha triple sure does look like a screamin' deal......
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March 7th, 2014, 11:23 AM | #44 | |
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My ride home from the dealer, almost exactly a year ago, was an anxious affair. Brand-new bike, brand-new (therefore slippery) tires, zero experience with that much power and torque, and a cold day complete with light snow flurries on top of it. Now that I have some experience with the bike, I've found that it's really not that hard to manage. I thought it'd be snatchy/twitchy, and that the slightest movement would make the bike want to lift the front end. Not so. It's really no more difficult to ride on the street than the 250 was. Having said that, I have yet to pin the throttle. I don't think I ever will on the street. I might not even go WOT on the track... we'll see when I get there.
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March 7th, 2014, 11:29 AM | #45 | |
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Given how broad the options you've described is, I'm not sure I can offer much advice on what to look at if none of those appeal to you. Maybe look at ADV bikes like the KLR650? |
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March 7th, 2014, 11:35 AM | #46 |
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Maybe you should rethink your perspective? Thinking about riding my crummy old 500 excites me! And riding a new bike? I FREAKING WISH
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March 7th, 2014, 12:12 PM | #47 |
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WR250R looks like a fun bike.
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March 7th, 2014, 01:19 PM | #48 |
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I'm going through a similar thing and I'll probably post a new thread to get my own feedback. But I've noticed so far in my search that if you can narrow down to the kind of bike that feels good to you, you can eliminate 80% of the bikes on the market. Add in your budget, and your size, riding style, and you might be able to narrow it down to 3 or 4 bikes. Then its just a matter of sitting on them and seeing which feels best. I just got home from the dealer not 15 minutes ago, and several bikes I was sure that I would love were immediately eliminated from contention by sitting on them.
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March 7th, 2014, 01:23 PM | #49 | |
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City centre to the twistys on the 848 was a nightmare, once it got out of traffic it was a hoot. |
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March 7th, 2014, 01:24 PM | #50 |
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Nothing excites you??!?!?!
you know, they make a pill for that. |
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March 7th, 2014, 01:48 PM | #51 |
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are you kidding! traffic was the best part of the 848. do you know how many curbs i jumped in that thing?
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March 7th, 2014, 01:58 PM | #52 |
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Being a naked bike it's probably just as easy to split with as a ninjette too.
Is there a real technique to hopping curbs on a motorcycle? I do it all the time on bicycles but never on a motorcycle. |
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March 7th, 2014, 02:18 PM | #53 |
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Just don't land on the front wheel.
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March 7th, 2014, 02:31 PM | #54 |
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This borderline excited me.
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March 7th, 2014, 03:30 PM | #55 |
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What about boners? Do boners excite you?
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March 7th, 2014, 03:48 PM | #56 |
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No.
My local kawi guy is able to get me a great deal on a 300 SE with ABS. Might just go with that. But I am tempted to wait for the new HD Streets, I don't know. I will have a better idea after this weekend. I'm going to test ride a Harley, a Ducati 848, and a Ninja 650 and 300 again. Will be a fun weekend at least! |
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March 8th, 2014, 10:10 AM | #57 |
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March 8th, 2014, 02:07 PM | #58 |
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March 8th, 2014, 02:49 PM | #59 |
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I'm comfortable buying older, good condition, lightly used vehicles. A lot of people buy a bike. thinking they're going to enjoy riding. Then, for whatever reason, they don't ride very much.
Good, inexpensive opportunities for us vehicle bottom feeders! And figure you'll spoon on a set of tires, check/adjust the valves, change oil & filters, and replace the chain and sprockets (unless it's a shaftie). |
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March 10th, 2014, 09:54 AM | #60 |
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So I have a great lead on a 2007 Honda Rebel w/ only 750 miles, no dents, faded paint, etc. $1600.
Tempted to jump on this and spend my insurance money on something else, like a nice vacation. Ugh. It's just so under-powered. But I will use it mainly to commute. . . Ugh!! |
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March 10th, 2014, 09:57 AM | #61 |
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Hope you don't commute via highway at all
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March 10th, 2014, 10:00 AM | #62 |
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March 10th, 2014, 10:21 AM | #63 | |
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A Rebel will suck your soul dry. It is the epitome of a bike that NO knowledgeable rider wants. I'd rather hang up the helmet and drive. If the ONLY thing you care about is cheap commuting, get a decent scooter.
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March 10th, 2014, 10:27 AM | #64 |
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A two stroke 50 cc moped will be a thrill commuter compared to that ............ Honda.
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March 10th, 2014, 10:31 AM | #65 |
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I know, you guys are right. I had a Rebel for about two weeks when I first got into riding. I hated it so much.
But I'm getting impatient!!! |
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March 10th, 2014, 10:34 AM | #66 | |
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http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fe...ha_virago_250/ You will get perennially impatient if you buy and ride one. Did you finally test-ride those Harley's during the weekend?
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March 10th, 2014, 10:40 AM | #67 |
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How about a 1981 Honda CB400 Cafe Racer in "perfect" condition with everything on it recently changed/cleaned/etc?
Or a 2001 Shadow 600 VLX? What kind of power, handling am I looking at? |
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March 10th, 2014, 10:56 AM | #68 |
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Sometimes you just have to go for it. Payments with $5000 down on a Zx6r wouldn't be that bad.
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March 10th, 2014, 11:10 AM | #69 |
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Ninjette voted. My option, the Honda 650f was voted best motorcycle for Solo.
Solo must abide by this ruling and buy one asap |
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March 10th, 2014, 11:16 AM | #70 |
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2008 Honda Nighthawk 250?
Were those any good? |
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March 10th, 2014, 11:18 AM | #71 | |
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Several time-related things work against reliability: corrosion, polymers' degradation, metals' fatigue, bearings' pitting, etc. They are all subtle and invisible killers of reliability. Any well serviced young machine (less than 7~10 years) with moderate (or even high) mileage will serve you well. There is a reason for old machines to be in museums or garages rather than on the road everyday.
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March 10th, 2014, 12:27 PM | #72 |
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For commuting:
Newer > older due to reliability Adequate displacement > gutlessness because fuel economy, while important, cannot displace the utter rage caused by twisting the throttle and experiencing... nothing.... Mild excitement that costs a bit more > than buying the cheapest thing you see because while commuting sucks, it sucks a LOT less on something you actually enjoy riding. Suck it up, spend a few extra bucks and buy a bike you actually like. Your bladder won't burst if you wait a few weeks for something decent to pop up. Don't buy somebody else's bag of problems. Be picky.
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March 10th, 2014, 02:11 PM | #73 | |
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I know this may be a little late but DO NOT FEAR repairs on a Ducati. I have done most everything on my Ducati myself. I have a bit of experience with working on bikes but I am very far from a Motorcycle Technician. I adjusted the Desmo valves on my 999, which is (was) the top of the line Ducati motor, by myself with just youtube and a Ducati website as my guide. The older Ducatis (916,996,748 and earlier) were way harder to adjust! Ducati has made constant improvements in their maintinance procedures and all the HYPE is mostly from the dealers to get your money. The new bikes don't need anything but oil and belts for 15,000 miles. I can do the belts on my bike in less than an hour start to finish. The belts cost $45 each and last 2 years. All the rest of the maint is the same as the ninja, oil change, brake pads and even the fork oil is as easy to change as the ninja! Tires WILL cost much more but that is directly related to your throttle hand. I am willing to answer any questions on repair and cost for most Ducati models so ask away and don't be afraid they are not as complex as people think. Also the info to do the repairs and maint is readily available online just Google what u need to do and the answers are all in cyber space. Good luck on your bike hunt, Take your time and make a wise not hurried decision or you will be making it again soon when you sell the bike you don't like. |
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March 10th, 2014, 02:28 PM | #74 |
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Just picked up a used 2009 Shadow Spirit 750.
I think I'll stick with it a while! |
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March 10th, 2014, 08:47 PM | #75 |
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Good decision !!! The 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 is powered by a 745cc liquid-cooled, carbureted V-twin engine.
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March 10th, 2014, 08:48 PM | #76 |
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I rode one of these for years and years, one of my favorite bikes.
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March 12th, 2014, 02:38 PM | #77 |
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Guys, my insurance came through with a lot more cash than I thought it would. Imagine, a 2008 Ninja 250 getting stolen, and getting $4000 in return from the insurance, and that's AFTER the $500 deductible!
When I found out, I started looking at my new/old Shadow and decided I didn't like the forward controls. Put it up on Craigslist and sold it for a little more than I paid, which wasn't much to begin with (I was expecting insurance to screw me over). Now I have all this money and back to square one. But still, thank you Progressive!!!! |
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March 12th, 2014, 02:42 PM | #79 |
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March 13th, 2014, 09:00 AM | #80 |
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What do you guys think of this:
2013 Ninja 300 SE (green/ebony) 2300 miles "well maintained" w/ synthetic oil, K&N filter No drops, no scratches, no dings Blind spot mirrors Puppy Foam grips (whatever that means) $4500? |
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