August 2nd, 2017, 10:08 AM | #41 |
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I agree with you, but I'm sure there are lots of reasons.
People buy a bike and think they are going to ride it, some get scared and don't ride it, others don't have people to ride with, some crash, some have friends that crash, some meet a significant other that doesn't like to ride. I have a brother in law that bought a boat, real nice 26' cuddy cruiser. Then he met a woman, she didn't say she hated he boat, until after they were married. He kept the boat for 10 or 12 years sitting in his parents back yard, all the time thinking he would use it one day. My 1997 Sportster had 5,400 miles on it when I registered it the end of December 2016. That's averaging about 600 miles a year. Now a VIN check showed it hadn't been registered or inspected for 16 years in there so the poor thing sat unused and unloved in some garage or shed. It now has 14,000 miles on it. I like to ride and do so whenever I can. |
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August 2nd, 2017, 11:11 AM | #42 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlkaAt9pdlU" TARGET="_blank">Link to original page on YouTube. |
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August 2nd, 2017, 11:14 AM | #43 |
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August 2nd, 2017, 11:16 AM | #44 |
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Thank you.
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August 2nd, 2017, 11:16 AM | #45 | |
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August 2nd, 2017, 07:49 PM | #46 |
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[QUOTE="A";1184708]When bikers lose sight of their priorities..
Some clean their bikes more than ride them.. Some spend more time modifying than riding..[/QUOTE] [COLOR="Purple"]That's not likely to be me anytime soon..... [/COLOR] |
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August 2nd, 2017, 07:53 PM | #47 | |
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Yeah, I'm sure you're right. The mental picture of a guy bragging about his bike while not actually riding it was silly.
My mom had my dad's boat for several years after he died in 1995. She sold it this past year... so yeah, things happen. Quote:
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August 2nd, 2017, 08:15 PM | #48 | |
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August 4th, 2017, 07:11 AM | #49 |
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Always the million dollar question. I grew up with a dad who raced. He and his buddies spent countless hours out in our garage working on bikes, fabricating etc. They just genuinely enjoyed it. I do as well. But my dad spent way more time on the seat of his bike and always told me if I ever buy a bike don't ever forget to ride it. When I first got Lucy there were a few minor things she needed but always made sure my butt was on that seat more than I had a wrench to her. I honestly don't know what the satisfaction is when you're spending more time looking at your bike and talking about your bike than you are riding it. There are so many people out there like that. I met an 18yr old kid who I had a blast riding with a few weeks ago. He acted as if his 250 was his life. I text him yesterday telling him I have a four day weekend starting today and if he wanted to ride we could go on a long one. Get out of town so to speak. Told him to invite anyone. His response floored me. He said he has had his bike for a year now and has kind of grown tired of long rides. Said he did it so much in the beginning that he doesn't enjoy it. He's only been riding a year! My heart broke for his 2007 because actually he has a nice bike and he's taken care of her. I am slowly making "riding friends" so I'll find someone to ride these next four days away with. @Ram Jet one day UB you and I will set sail for a long journey!
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August 4th, 2017, 07:17 AM | #50 |
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"Nice "Starter bike" dude!"
I had a guy on a FZ-07 at a local bike night say that about the SV650 when I told him that's what I had. Had to chuckle. |
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August 4th, 2017, 07:32 AM | #51 | |
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August 4th, 2017, 07:36 AM | #52 |
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August 4th, 2017, 07:38 AM | #53 |
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Haha definitely two different bikes my mom has a Boulevard I've ridden it many times. I hate it. Nice bike you got there. The Boulevard has some kind of SV name to it so my mistake. Thank you!
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August 4th, 2017, 07:41 AM | #54 |
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Matter of fact that's probably the best looking "street fighter" style Suzuki sport bike I've ever seen. Like a CBR I've always thought GSXr's were the ugliest bikes that actually NEED their upper plastics to look good. Never really come across your model. I like. Well done, sir. That an OEM gauge cluster or after market?
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August 4th, 2017, 07:54 AM | #55 |
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I think it's factory, it's just a random internet pic of the sv, jay should be able to answer that for you.
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August 4th, 2017, 08:21 AM | #56 |
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Wow, AJ, I feel bad for that guy's bike, too. Long rides are awesome! I've only been riding about a year and a half, and I am so not anywhere near tired of my bike. I may not be confident to do absolutely everything I might otherwise like to do, especially if I will be going somewhere alone, but a girl needs to be cautious sometimes.
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August 4th, 2017, 11:22 AM | #57 | |
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That is a stock SV650 gauge cluster for a 2004 "N" (naked) model. The next year they added a small bikini fairing that make the front look better IMO. I have an '06n. I'd post a pic, but Photo****it took everything I had and I've not started reloading quite yet. EDIT: This is mine last season - Just added a new set of Pilot Power RSs, an Ohlins shock, Sonic fork springs, and Vesrah RJL pads. Pretty much set for a while. Last futzed with by jkv45; August 4th, 2017 at 12:59 PM. |
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August 4th, 2017, 02:14 PM | #58 |
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August 6th, 2017, 09:02 AM | #59 |
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I've been jealous of your Ninja since the first time you posted a pic of her. I too am a fan of The Exploited and your use of their logo is genius.
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August 6th, 2017, 09:03 AM | #60 | |
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August 6th, 2017, 09:04 AM | #61 | |
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August 6th, 2017, 11:08 AM | #62 |
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August 7th, 2017, 11:25 AM | #63 | |
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August 7th, 2017, 01:25 PM | #64 |
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That's really funny. How fast is that Grom? A friend of mine has put more money into modding his than it cost in the first place.
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August 7th, 2017, 01:42 PM | #65 |
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If you ride a Ninja 250, you've got everybody beat when it comes to the "dollar to fun ratio". I was invited to go on a ride with some Harley owners awhile back. They were concerned that I wouldn't be able to keep up. BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
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August 7th, 2017, 01:46 PM | #66 | |
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August 7th, 2017, 02:11 PM | #67 |
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You can't be sure what displacement a Grom is, Bill. My friend's is at least a 175 now, with race cam, bigger carb, and all kinds of crap. I think he said it'll do an honest 80.
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August 7th, 2017, 02:18 PM | #68 | |
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August 7th, 2017, 02:39 PM | #69 |
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It's not the same cylinder or crankshaft, or head, or exhaust, for that matter. I have no idea why he put so much into it, other than just for fun. He could have had an FZ-07 for the money.
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August 7th, 2017, 02:48 PM | #70 |
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The low-weight and handling makes for some serious fun!!!
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August 7th, 2017, 03:17 PM | #71 |
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Agreed, although I know that from riding my street-converted DT100.
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August 16th, 2017, 03:50 PM | #72 |
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The Ninja 250 can crank at higher rpms. That said, I did upgrade to a 500CC bike for the express purpose of highway riding. It gets quite hairy in Boston at rush hour, so it helps to have a bigger displacement bike that can kick up the speed when needed. I missed my Ninja for some time though and wish I could have both bikes!
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August 17th, 2017, 09:11 AM | #73 |
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Couple years ago had an old Army buddy and some friends show up in town for Rolling Thunder. I was on my Ninja 250, the were couples riding two up on Harley touring bikes. They were having trouble keeping up with me riding around town. At one point we stopped and one of the other guys asks me what size engine is that, a 600 or 750?
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August 17th, 2017, 11:29 PM | #75 | |
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August 18th, 2017, 03:51 AM | #77 | |
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August 27th, 2017, 07:50 PM | #78 |
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I guess since I am a small female...no one ever says anything to me about my Ninja 300...I like it- I'm too short and too small to get a larger bike...and I am ok with that...at least I ride...many people can't.
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August 27th, 2017, 08:02 PM | #79 |
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Welcome to the board! Yep, these bikes rock.
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