i bought a motorcycle

[culturejam]

That's pretty sweet.

I like motorcycles, but they scare me.

[01010111]

I'm jelly! For some reason I keep fantasizing about getting a motorcycle and taking little weekend-length rides by myself. Looks nice, though! Definitely take KaosCill8r's advice and get the compression checked out.

[KaosCill8r]

That's pretty sweet.

I like motorcycles, but they scare me.

Yeah I'm a bit like that too these days. I used to ride trail bikes, but since a mate stacked his out in the bush and ended up in a wheelchair I kind of give them a miss now.
I would love to fix up and restore an old Kawasaki Z900 to ride into town about 30km away. The missus would be too scared for me if I did that though. It's just a pipe dream I guess. Ever since I saw the original Mad Max movie I've loved those old Kawasaki Z900s.

[culturejam]

I'm sure I would love fixing them, but riding, while I'm sure it is a very liberating feeling, scares the bejesus out of me. Actually, it's not the riding that I fear, it's the crashing.

Around here, the nickname that paramedics have for motorcycle enthusiasts is "organ donor".

[tuj]

I've been down on a bike twice. Let me just say this. WEAR YOUR FUCKING GEAR. ALL THE TIME. ALL OF IT.



Also I recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-Vol-H ... 0965045021

[Chankgeez]

This's the bike I want:

[KaosCill8r]

Nice colour on that Yamaha I wouldn't mind painting my Squier Jag bass in something like that.

[blakestree]

why would anyone ever give up on their drz400

I really liked my DRZ. But, I was using to commute, 96% of the time. I decided I wanted something more comfortable on the street. So, I sold it and bought a shitload of guitar gear.

[misterstomach]

Girl's bike!

[echoraven]

Congratulations! Chaps are awesome BTW, cover what's needed.

Note of caution, bridges are unpleasant on a small motorcycle. I would not do a bridge on anything less than a 1300cc. They feel unstable and unsettling. I have 2 motorcycles. On my 865ccc Triumph Bonneville I hate bridges with a passion, but on my 2300cc Rocket 3, it's A-OK.

Wear your gear ALL THE TIME. Helmet (full face), gloves, chaps and boots.

[tuj]

I like the gear with armor in it the best. I took a spill going about 35mph and had full gear on (full face helmet, armored jacket, armored pants, boots, kevlar gloves), and was able to get back up and ride for 2 more hours.

I took my second spill wearing all of the above, EXCEPT I wore jeans instead of armored pants. My knee was injured pretty badly.

[blakestree]

Absolutely, I always wore full helmet, armored jacket, knee & shin guards, gloves, and boots, even in the hottest weather. It's the idiots tooling around with a wife beater, flip-flops, and half a helmet that lose limbs and lives the most. From the couple of times that I went down, it was the knees and hips that suffered the most injury. So, next time I buy a bike, I'll also be looking for some really good armored pants.

[Dandolin]

I don't want a pickle
Just want to ride on my motorsickle
And I don't want a tickle
'Cause I'd rather ride on my motorsickle
And I don't want to die
Just want to ride on my motorcy

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Now cut your damn lawn!

[KaosCill8r]

It's the idiots tooling around with a wife beater, flip-flops, and half a helmet that lose limbs and lives.

I once saw this meathead wanker riding a Harley up and down a beach road wearing nothing but a pair of budgie smugglers. No helmet, no footwear. Just the budgie smugglers and a pair of shades. I thought there is a quad or an organ donor waiting to happen

[blakestree]

budgie smugglers

Man, it has been a a while since I've heard someone say that. Bless you Aussies.