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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Originally Posted by LadyAliKat
You're gonna die someday no matter what, do you want to have lived your life making decisions bases on everyone elses fears and always wonder "what if"? Or do you want to have enjoyed every second of it and live knowing you did everything you really wanted to do. I mean really you only get 1 shot and you don't know how long you're gonna be here, so take advantage of it.
:YEAH Amen to that.
Old Mar 23, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Wont be getting my gsxr 750
the F-er hasent gotten it to work yet so im like F-that.. i dont want to buy a bike that will have problems.
Anyone got any sort of sportbike 600 or above around 2-3G's? Let me know lol
Old Mar 25, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

there are a crap load of used bike shops in the phoenix area, just start making some calls and let them know what you are looking for.
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Originally Posted by TheRomanSF415x
ya most of my friends were givng me the also sayin oh so and so died and what not...
im on my 4th bike already if you count a fiddy as a bike and i havent had any problems or SERIOUS crashes. minors ones yes
i had a group of friends go out on a group of fiddys at night and one of them almost died from running into a wooden post third gear pinned but after he got out of the hospital he fixed up the bike and rode on. i've even pulled a peice of fence out of my helmet when i wrecked and had the imprint of the wicking fiber on my head for a week but i wouldn't give it up for the world. just keep the head on a swivle and you'll be fine.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

ya wanna ride just man up an ride. dont think about the bad things. if you dwell on sh*t like that its gonna happen. I was the same way when i got my first bike then i said *** it. now theres no other place id rather be than riding.
Old Apr 1, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

If I'm going to die today, I want die doing something I love... and thats riding, or sex.. but odds are I will die while riding.
Old May 16, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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Just Ride **** I Got 7 Tickets In The Last 6 Months My Last One This Past Weekend. Wreckless Driving Doing A Wheelie. **** Happens. License About To Get Suspended And I'm Still Riding.

Just Ride, Fu($ It!
Old May 16, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

I'm pretty sure it was someone's signature on here that said: "Never trade the thrill of living for the security of existence". Those are the words I live by. Although, personally I'd say you might want to get a smaller bike to start with. I mean, have you ever ridden a dirt bike? I know you have not ridden a street bike (you said so) but what all riding/driving expieriences (sp) do you have? Is this the first motorized vehicle you've EVER driven? Even an average 600 can be capable of close to 200 MPH, how responsible are you? Will you be able to hold yourself back, or will you ride for a day and then see how fast you can go? Second day of me ever riding a bike (knockoff fiddy) I had it full throttle (in my yard though) and I ate ****. Didn't hurt, and I don't regret doing it, but if that was even a 110cc dirtbike on cement I probably would've died. I could've even died on the 50 on grass. Would you get used to the bike, or assume you know everything? Have you considered a 250? I do realise that 250's are considered "gay" by most people, but if it is the option between life and death, I'd go with it. Or get a 250 - 450 cc dirtbike. Are you completely comfortable with all that power? Also consider a rev limiter. If you are utterly confident that you would be responsible and have the skills, then go for the big bike, but be sure.
Old May 16, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Originally Posted by KeepHopeAlive
Well keep inmind, the enviroment im in, everything is negative about bikes. Im glad to hear the other side of the story finally
My house is biased against bikes, so this evens it out and gives me a better understanding of my situation...
My mom was cool with motocross she took me to the track everyweek from when I was 10-16 when I got a truck, but she hated streetbikes cause she knew people that got killed and always *****ed about me wanting to get one. But I never let it get to my head I just came home one day after school with a zx6r that I traded my cr250 and all my gear for and she flipped but after a while was cool and now I can ride wheelies by her and she thinks its cool. If you have to question yourself about it so much than in my opinion you have no business on a bike, cause the guys that are out riding around scared shitless are the ones that wreck.
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Originally Posted by Danger_Dave
that would be a perfect bike to start on.

i gotta say though, that really is a dumb question. everything in life thats fun and extreme is dangerous. and you can die choking on a bowl of coco puffs or fall off a razor scooter and break your neck. so whats the point of the question ? when that day comes and i die my bike is where i want to be. i refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death. riding is the only thing that satisfies me in this world and i wouldnt give it up for anything.
this may have been the smartest thing ive ever heard
i dont know many parents who do want thier kids to get a bike....
every1 dies but not every1 lives....
so if u like bikes, get 1,start slow,have fun and fack your friends
Old May 17, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

If you want a bike, get one. If you take your time, pay attention, wear gear, and watch out for cars and other obstacles, you'll be okay. I have crashed alot. A few examples are: Got rearended doing a stoppie. By my filmer. He wanted to look at reactions of the people on the side of the road, instead of me. Also hit a deer at 75 on the highway with my girl on back. Broke both our collarbones, shattered her pelvis, broke both my ankles. Even she still supports riding. Its all luck. You can get hurt walking out your front door.
Old May 17, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Not many parents want there children on bikes that they hear horror stories about. Just wear your gear, and always watch out for everybody. I use to be just as scared, i would think man one slip up and i could be in a wheelchair. Just remember everything happens for a reason, and i believe that if God has it planned for you its already planned so just ride. Before i bought my first bike i was like I won't ever do anything stupid by the end of the 3rd week of riding i was already trying to wheelie the thing. it's in my blood now. But like 99% of the people here love to ride. All i ever think abouts is girls and bikes. Once you ride that first time you will be hooked no matter what happens.
Old May 17, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Originally Posted by Ninja636
???? your comin on a stunt forum and askin this?? the opinion here will prolly be kinda biased.. everyone here love to ride, and do crazy ****. its a great sport, and when u fall, i promise it will feel better when it quits hurting!j/k just dont get in over your head. go slow and learn the bike
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

dude...do what the fukc you want to do...its YOUR life...YOUR body...and YOUR money...fk what everyone else has to say.

if you want to do it, fukcin do it !
Old May 22, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Deffinitly watch out for soccer moms in their vans or women in suvs
most likely on their cell phone.
Old May 24, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

when you ride make sure you ride the **** out of your bike so that when you go down you total your bike. if you dont total it... you get to pay to fix it and you dont get as much when you sell it. but if you total it, you get insurance money for what it was worth and you can take that money and get a new one
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Originally Posted by 4doubleOex
Deffinitly watch out for soccer moms in their vans or women in suvs
most likely on their cell phone.

Funny you should say soccer mom's in there van's & suv's



when I came to a hault (after rolling,&skidind for 30 yrds)I
looked at the vehicle that took me out,and the damn suv had a F***in
bumper sticker on it with a soccer ball and SOCCER written right next to it..
Old May 24, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

bwaha theyll get you everytime.
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Originally Posted by blindrippa
I'm pretty sure it was someone's signature on here that said: "Never trade the thrill of living for the security of existence". Those are the words I live by.
Good *** quote, I like that....
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Re: Worth buying a bike or not?

Originally Posted by schulte
hey, im in the same deal with my 'rents... so bike can seriously go over 30,000 miles? i was questioning a cbr with 15,000 miles on it. i know honda makes a good bike but i didnt think theyde make it that far. (little off topic sorry) but id say get a bike, im going to haha
I put 30K on my ZX10R the first two years I had it.



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