How to convince parents?

[blessthenoobs]

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

sweet deal . seems like you got it all figured out!

I am doing a similar thing with the heat wrap where my exhaust i smelting the fairing on my gsxr

You should take a vacation to Thailand once you get experienced

you can rent a ninja 650 for 35$ us a day

its cheap fun lol

Don't think I can afford anything for a while :P

Spent basically a year of savings on Training, Gear, License, Insurance and Bike hahaha

[Klondike1020]

Originally Posted by blessthenoobs

Don't think I can afford anything for a while :P

Spent basically a year of savings on Training, Gear, License, Insurance and Bike hahaha

haha well give it a few years ... I didnt mean right away.

once you get some experience . traffic is crazy in Thailand.

but ridding the golden circle and pointhanon was awesome.

[blessthenoobs]

Can't believe the cost of comprehensive insurance. Got quoted $4000 a year for a a bike worth $2500, WTF? And even then the excess is between $1000-$1400.

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

sweet deal . seems like you got it all figured out!

I am doing a similar thing with the heat wrap where my exhaust i smelting the fairing on my gsxr

You should take a vacation to Thailand once you get experienced

you can rent a ninja 650 for 35$ us a day

its cheap fun lol

That's a good deal, I've been looking up prices in the UK for a rental w/an isle of man trip and even the 125s go for quadruple that.

[Klondike1020]

Originally Posted by Sirref

That's a good deal, I've been looking up prices in the UK for a rental w/an isle of man trip and even the 125s go for quadruple that.

Yes the rates are killer in Thailand.

35 a day for ex650
cb 250 and ninja 250 are like 28-30

little 125s are about 20-30

the scooters 100-150 cc are like 5-7 USD a DAY !
I Was ridding them every day.... I splurged on the 650 for two days!

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Yes the rates are killer in Thailand.

35 a day for ex650
cb 250 and ninja 250 are like 28-30

little 125s are about 20-30

the scooters 100-150 cc are like 5-7 USD a DAY !
I Was ridding them every day.... I splurged on the 650 for two days!

I'll definitely remember that when I tour Thailand via bike. For now though its a few years down the line. I wish rates in Europe were like that I'm finding that it would be cheaper to buy a bike and resell it than rent one. Which is a shame since I want to try out the Honda I4 650.

[Klondike1020]

Originally Posted by Sirref

I'll definitely remember that when I tour Thailand via bike. For now though its a few years down the line. I wish rates in Europe were like that I'm finding that it would be cheaper to buy a bike and resell it than rent one. Which is a shame since I want to try out the Honda I4 650.

If you want to test ride bikes look for touring agencies.

or test ride one at a dealership

I would never rent a bike in europe or US because its crazy expensive.
maybe see if there is a track school or something you can try one out at

but traveling in thailand is so cheap

I spent a month there and it cost me 2700 including travel insurance, flight, scuba diving, staying in hotels, eating out every meal, bus rides, motorcycle rentals and all kinds of things.

I am spending almost twice that for a two week trip in the USA.
I have to go to third world countries to afford things ....

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

If you want to test ride bikes look for touring agencies.

or test ride one at a dealership

I would never rent a bike in europe or US because its crazy expensive.
maybe see if there is a track school or something you can try one out at

but traveling in thailand is so cheap

I spent a month there and it cost me 2700 including travel insurance, flight, scuba diving, staying in hotels, eating out every meal, bus rides, motorcycle rentals and all kinds of things.

I am spending almost twice that for a two week trip in the USA.
I have to go to third world countries to afford things ....

Hahaha, you and me both. Third world countries have the most reasonable prices for things for sure. As it is I may sell my 300 before heading out to england for a semester and pick up an I4 400 to import back hahaha. In the end I more than break even in my book, just lose the fuel injection and the known perfect maintenance.

[JohnnyBravo]

I'm well jelly mate

[Klondike1020]

Originally Posted by Sirref

I4 400 to import back hahaha. In the end I more than break even in my book, just lose the fuel injection and the known perfect maintenance.

YEah - get it.... carbs and old school is the best school if you are looking for a bike of character and style.

the new bikes are cool but they are mass produced products of convenience.

getting your own bike, figuring it out, working out the bugs and learning its temperaments .... I love old used machines. much more too them-more of a challenge

haha sorta like adopting crazy mutts from the kennel. more character and crazy personality twists. I get bored of peoples pedigree pure bred puppy purchases. yeah they make nice dogs... just less interesting

and I digress. long day... embrace the madness.

[blessthenoobs]

Rode it for 3 hours today... holy f*cking **** never felt more alive.

Definitely need some self control though....

[Boom King]

Congrats on the new bike. Welcome to the riding community