What's it Like to Ride This?

nickjpass · February 15th, 2012, 04:40 PM

The guy had a interesting helmet (it was a car show at my church).

saxnbass · February 15th, 2012, 05:02 PM

I don't like the feel of cruisers to begin with; I think I'd hate it even more with that gigantuous rear tyre.

nickjpass · February 15th, 2012, 05:04 PM

I saw him a few weeks on the road later, it was weird

massacremasses · February 15th, 2012, 05:04 PM

cant imagine it would be comfortable... but at least it doesnt have stupid ape hangers...

and yes motorcycle man. I have Jesus....

nickjpass · February 15th, 2012, 05:10 PM

It was noticeably quiet for that type of bike

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

cant imagine it would be comfortable... but at least it doesnt have stupid ape hangers...

and yes motorcycle man. I have Jesus....

choneofakind · February 15th, 2012, 05:24 PM

expensive. Look at that rear tire!!

expensive

Z-Trob · February 15th, 2012, 05:39 PM

I've ridden a Victory Vegas Jackpot before. Standard with a 250 rear tire. the tire is great... when over 10mph. but slow speed stuff was difficult and felt more unstable yet slower to turn than either of my bikes. multiple times i've seen people take slow speed turns dangerously wide, almost runnning off the road. the longer rake also plays a big deal going slow too. makes it feel like the bike wants to dive when turning slow.
The Victory High Ball though... thats a cruiser id like. (factory bobber look, and fit me like I made it for myself) now if i could only afford the $14k...

who am i kidding, if i had 14k id buy an RC8 hahaha

CC Cowboy · February 16th, 2012, 09:15 AM

Looks like a "comfy" ride to me.

DSpinler · February 16th, 2012, 09:23 AM

You'd almost have to be a cheerleader.

I mean, it looks like the seating position is a mix of motorcycle cruiser and doing jumping toe touches.

How I'd ride it anyway

blink · February 16th, 2012, 09:58 AM

A fat tire like that would be fun

alex.s · February 16th, 2012, 10:47 AM

im with cowboy. looks very... cozy.

have fun making a u-turn.

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 02:42 PM

Would the rear tire rub?

Nemesis · February 16th, 2012, 02:49 PM

You go to church? Good boy.

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Pentecostal. That's why I try not to say bad words like the synonym of consummated.

Nemesis · February 16th, 2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Pentecostal. That's why I try not to say bad words like the synonym of consummated.

Bad words won't keep you from getting into heaven, not that I'm encouraging you to say it. Nor will going to church guarantee access if you know what I mean.

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 02:56 PM

Yeah I know, but saying words like that is a sin

But, are you a Christian?

Jiggles · February 16th, 2012, 02:56 PM

Buddha loves you.

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 02:57 PM

Jesus loves you

thurt88 · February 16th, 2012, 03:01 PM

That looks like a Big Dog. I have a friend who had a Big Dog, think it was the Pit Bull model, he had to sell it because his back is bad and riding that thing with no rear suspension was killing him. All the suspension that thing has is the rear tire. Those are considered "choppers".

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 03:06 PM

It's very chrome lol

alex.s · February 16th, 2012, 03:32 PM

uh oh, religion-Os.

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 03:34 PM

Nemesis · February 16th, 2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

But, are you a Christian?

Yup...with all my flaws & all.

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 03:41 PM

It's not easy, I admit.

duckracer · February 16th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Christian here too. I figure we race motorcycles, someone needs to have our back!

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 06:24 PM

Haha nice I've been one since birth though lol

Jinx250 · February 17th, 2012, 07:57 AM

Bikes like that are fun to ride, as long as you're going relatively straight. They're pigs at slow speed/walking and ned half the street to U-turn. The one in the pic looks like a rigid (no rear suspension). I prefer a softail (suspension like a "regular" bike or on the seat) though.

jdoucet93 · February 17th, 2012, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckracer

Christian here too. I figure we race motorcycles, someone needs to have our back!

+100

massacremasses · February 17th, 2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Haha nice I've been one since birth though lol

Im not sure how this is possible... Its a choice not something you are born with.

Im sure I would surprise people, (unless you read my blog) when I say I am a follower of Christ... I am just a little rough around the edges.

Ulivious · February 17th, 2012, 08:28 AM

I rode an s83, aside from the massive rear tire I don't see too many differences to the style. And that thing was similar in comfort to a lawn chair, comfortable enough to enjoy sitting on it outside, but not enough to enjoy sitting on it for a long time.

And the power was unreal. I could get it to power wheelie no problem without dropping the clutch, at high way speeds even.

I could dig it if it weren't for the horrid image and impracticality of having a bike like this.

Nemesis · February 17th, 2012, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

Im sure I would surprise people, (unless you read my blog) when I say I am a follower of Christ... I am just a little rough around the edges.

Lies!!!

Get thee behind me, Satan!!!

massacremasses · February 17th, 2012, 08:49 AM

God bless you good sir.

nickjpass · February 17th, 2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

Im not sure how this is possible... Its a choice not something you are born with.

Im sure I would surprise people, (unless you read my blog) when I say I am a follower of Christ... I am just a little rough around the edges.

I meant I've been going to church since I was born, and yes, I am surprised

massacremasses · February 17th, 2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

I meant I've been going to church since I was born, and yes, I am surprised

As have I. But I had to make a choice. Going to church doesnt really mean anything.

Although I still attend, that's not why I'm saved.

nickjpass · February 17th, 2012, 01:48 PM

What do you mean by, that's not why I'm saved exactly? How were you?

massacremasses · February 17th, 2012, 01:51 PM

By the grace of God. And the sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ. What do they talk about in your church? lol

John 3:16 man?! "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Nemesis · February 17th, 2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

By the grace of God. And the sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ. What do they talk about in your church? lol

John 3:16 man?! "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Although I have to disagree about attending church doesn't mean anything comment...but I think I know what you meant by that.

smackenz · February 17th, 2012, 02:07 PM

so am i supposed to comment on the bike or is this where i tell u guys im down with jesus too?

nickjpass · February 17th, 2012, 02:10 PM

If you mean what I think you mean by attending church then yes, I understand. But you should. You can't learn if you don't. That's what being a Christian means, learning, and fixing your mistakes. Also, by the just believing in him, it's not a automatic pass to heaven. You have to follow the rest too.

massacremasses · February 17th, 2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Although I have to disagree about attending church doesn't mean anything comment...but I think I know what you meant by that.

I just meant going to church isnt synonymous with being a "Christian"

Quote:

Originally Posted by smackenz

so am i supposed to comment on the bike or is this where i tell u guys im down with jesus too?

I suppose you can do both.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

If you mean what I think you mean by attending church then yes, I understand. But you should. You can't learn if you don't. That's what being a Christian means, learning, and fixing your mistakes. Also, by the just believing in him, it's not a automatic pass to heaven. You have to follow the rest too.

Being a Christian means believing and following Christ and his example yes. Going to "church" isnt what saves you, right. In fact the early church wasnt even what we would consider a "church" The early Church was a group of people getting together in houses, and talking about Jesus's teachings. and trying to live like him. The buildings that we call "churchs" are nothing but shells. We, as Christ followers are the church. A "church" building is just a building. I dont see it as following rules. Jesus didnt come to give us rules but to set us free. I suppose I should expand on that, but perhaps another time.

Talk Bible stuff or Christian stuff with me anytime. Im always down to talk about it, and my faith in general.

February 15th, 2012, 04:40 PM	#1
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	What's it Like to Ride This? The guy had a interesting helmet (it was a car show at my church). __________________________________________________

February 15th, 2012, 05:04 PM	#3
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I saw him a few weeks on the road later, it was weird __________________________________________________

February 15th, 2012, 05:04 PM	#4
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	cant imagine it would be comfortable... but at least it doesnt have stupid ape hangers... and yes motorcycle man. I have Jesus.... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 15th, 2012, 05:39 PM	#7
Z-Trob ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Allentown PA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 99 250, 06 Speed Triple, 2009 husky 510SMR Posts: 36	I've ridden a Victory Vegas Jackpot before. Standard with a 250 rear tire. the tire is great... when over 10mph. but slow speed stuff was difficult and felt more unstable yet slower to turn than either of my bikes. multiple times i've seen people take slow speed turns dangerously wide, almost runnning off the road. the longer rake also plays a big deal going slow too. makes it feel like the bike wants to dive when turning slow. The Victory High Ball though... thats a cruiser id like. (factory bobber look, and fit me like I made it for myself) now if i could only afford the $14k... who am i kidding, if i had 14k id buy an RC8 hahaha __________________________________________________ Muzzy, Pods, 112 mains w/ 2 washers, fender delete, polished rims/tripple tree, WC clip-ons, adjustable levers, soupy's dogbones

February 16th, 2012, 09:15 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Looks like a "comfy" ride to me. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 15th, 2012, 05:02 PM	#2
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I don't like the feel of cruisers to begin with; I think I'd hate it even more with that gigantuous rear tyre.

February 15th, 2012, 05:24 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	expensive. Look at that rear tire!! expensive

February 16th, 2012, 09:23 AM	#9
DSpinler Your Lord Funny Bits Name: Darrell Location: Fort Collins Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 95	You'd almost have to be a cheerleader. I mean, it looks like the seating position is a mix of motorcycle cruiser and doing jumping toe touches. How I'd ride it anyway __________________________________________________ --- Your Lord Funny Bits ---

February 16th, 2012, 09:58 AM	#10
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	A fat tire like that would be fun __________________________________________________ blink-182

February 16th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#11
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	im with cowboy. looks very... cozy. have fun making a u-turn. __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 02:42 PM	#12
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Would the rear tire rub? __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 02:49 PM	#13
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	You go to church? Good boy. __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 02:50 PM	#14
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Pentecostal. That's why I try not to say bad words like the synonym of consummated. __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 02:56 PM	#16
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Yeah I know, but saying words like that is a sin But, are you a Christian? __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 02:56 PM	#17
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Buddha loves you. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

February 16th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#18
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Jesus loves you __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 03:01 PM	#19
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	That looks like a Big Dog. I have a friend who had a Big Dog, think it was the Pit Bull model, he had to sell it because his back is bad and riding that thing with no rear suspension was killing him. All the suspension that thing has is the rear tire. Those are considered "choppers".

February 16th, 2012, 03:06 PM	#20
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	It's very chrome lol __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#21
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	uh oh, religion-Os. __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 03:34 PM	#22
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	__________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#24
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	It's not easy, I admit. __________________________________________________

February 16th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#25
duckracer ninjette.org member Name: Randy Location: Ofallon, Mo Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 1098 and 04 Ninja 250 race bikes Posts: 60	Christian here too. I figure we race motorcycles, someone needs to have our back!

February 16th, 2012, 06:24 PM	#26
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Haha nice I've been one since birth though lol __________________________________________________

February 17th, 2012, 07:57 AM	#27
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	Bikes like that are fun to ride, as long as you're going relatively straight. They're pigs at slow speed/walking and ned half the street to U-turn. The one in the pic looks like a rigid (no rear suspension). I prefer a softail (suspension like a "regular" bike or on the seat) though.

February 17th, 2012, 08:28 AM	#30
Ulivious ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Fayetteville Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE(Black on white w/ Red trim) Posts: 24	I rode an s83, aside from the massive rear tire I don't see too many differences to the style. And that thing was similar in comfort to a lawn chair, comfortable enough to enjoy sitting on it outside, but not enough to enjoy sitting on it for a long time. And the power was unreal. I could get it to power wheelie no problem without dropping the clutch, at high way speeds even. I could dig it if it weren't for the horrid image and impracticality of having a bike like this.

February 17th, 2012, 08:49 AM	#32
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	God bless you good sir. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 17th, 2012, 01:48 PM	#35
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	What do you mean by, that's not why I'm saved exactly? How were you? __________________________________________________

February 17th, 2012, 01:51 PM	#36
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	By the grace of God. And the sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ. What do they talk about in your church? lol John 3:16 man?! "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 17th, 2012, 02:07 PM	#38
smackenz ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Toronto Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawi 250 Posts: 118	so am i supposed to comment on the bike or is this where i tell u guys im down with jesus too?

February 17th, 2012, 02:10 PM	#39
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	If you mean what I think you mean by attending church then yes, I understand. But you should. You can't learn if you don't. That's what being a Christian means, learning, and fixing your mistakes. Also, by the just believing in him, it's not a automatic pass to heaven. You have to follow the rest too. __________________________________________________

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