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Do You Ride a Motorcycle?

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  • MaryB2
    MaryB2 Posts: 331 Member
    The bike I've been wanting for a long time is a Hyosung Avitar 650. Not expensive but I love the way it looks.
  • mistral077
    mistral077 Posts: 1
    See profile photo! Mine is a Kawasaki GPZ500. I'm in the UK - I think it was called the Kawasaki Ninja 500R in the US. I passed my full motorbike test just last month and this is my first "big bike". Couldn't wait to upgrade from my 125 :)
    p.s. happy to see so many other female riders!
  • Ta2dchic20
    Ta2dchic20 Posts: 376 Member
    I love my Harley! 2010 Street Bob, she's all kinds of purty!
  • Rokwell
    Rokwell Posts: 143
    I ride a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600. I ride because it is very relaxing and free
  • Jackie80taylor
    Jackie80taylor Posts: 76 Member
    i used to ride a suzuki vanvan 125cc but had to get rid of it due to losing my job. i LOVED that bike, i would get another one in a heartbeat (if i could afford it)
  • LilPinkNinja
    LilPinkNinja Posts: 68
    Ohhhh yes :) My pink 2005 Ninja (my first bike and my favorite) and 1995 Harley Sportster

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    (edited because pictures were too big and cut off)
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    try a bike without a motor. burns a lot more calories . . .
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    try a bike without a motor. burns a lot more calories . . .

    I ride both and find this comment to be pointless and unnecessary.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    Ohhhh yes :) My pink 2005 Ninja (my first bike and my favorite) and 1995 Harley Sportster

    Too cute! I want to paint my Virago white with pink flames, but my husband thinks it'll hurt the resale value :laugh:
  • LilPinkNinja
    LilPinkNinja Posts: 68
    Ohhhh yes :) My pink 2005 Ninja (my first bike and my favorite) and 1995 Harley Sportster

    Too cute! I want to paint my Virago white with pink flames, but my husband thinks it'll hurt the resale value :laugh:

    Thank you! :) And you should go for it!!! I had to fight for my pink bike (it was painted before I bought it). People would be surprised how much rare colors can sell for - there are people who want that paint job specifically but don't want to pay for the paint job themselves, ya know?

    And for the record, when I read your response to the "pointless and unnecessary" comment, I wanted to applaud you. Thank you for saying what I was thinking! :D LOL
  • missprincessgina
    missprincessgina Posts: 446 Member
    I drive a cute little white moped/scooter :flowerforyou: with a pink sparkly glitter helmet!!

    And drive a lambo gallardo for when I wanna hang with the boys! LOL :drinker:
  • LilPinkNinja
    LilPinkNinja Posts: 68
    People should post their gear, too! :D
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    People should post their gear, too! :D

    That sounds naughty! We might get banned for that.
  • 1PoisonIvy
    1PoisonIvy Posts: 933 Member
    ABSOLUTELY!!!
    HARLEY, of course!!

    Learned when I was 13 and 40 years later, still riding!!

    Best destresser in the world.
  • journalistjen
    journalistjen Posts: 265 Member
    I ride a Honda CR 230L for my street bike, and for my off-road bikes, I have a Honda CRF 250 and a Suzuki RM 125. My husband rides a Honda 650 for his street bike.

    We like them all.
  • FrostyBev
    FrostyBev Posts: 119 Member
    Glad to see there are some people on here who a bike enthusiasts!

    The bike I keep going to is the Ducati Monster 696, even though I know it wouldn't be the best bike for me to start on. Expensive, doesn't have great clearance (for leaning on the track), but it's so damn exotic! A real rare beast in this neck of the woods! Oh, and the sound! *drool*

    My biggest problem with something like the SV650 is that EVERYONE has one! I love to be different, stand out from the crowd.

    As for anyone saying that it would be a waste to buy an expensive bike, just to drop it (I know I will) and have it written off... That's what insurance is for. :P

    I ride a 2000 R1 but have ridden a few others to include a VTX 1300 and 1800's. I think you should buy a nice bike. However, I do believe in buying used, especially for a very first bike. :) Also, before you spend money on upgrades spend it on safety equipment and training. Just my .02.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    try a bike without a motor. burns a lot more calories . . .

    I ride both and find this comment to be pointless and unnecessary.

    so . . . . what?
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    try a bike without a motor. burns a lot more calories . . .

    I ride both and find this comment to be pointless and unnecessary.

    so . . . . what?
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    So... go eat a cheeseburger and mind your own business.
  • MrDude_1
    MrDude_1 Posts: 2,510 Member
    try a bike without a motor. burns a lot more calories . . .

    I ride both and find this comment to be pointless and unnecessary.

    so . . . . what?

    So... go eat a cheeseburger and mind your own business.

    I can confirm, i was cheeseburger.
  • marcounique
    marcounique Posts: 4 Member
    I ride a 2009 Road King Classic. Tuquoise and Antique White. I call it the Elvis bike.
  • GeekyGirlLyn
    GeekyGirlLyn Posts: 238 Member
    Just drooling over the bikes, don't mind me. Missing riding one. Ugh.
  • C00lCountry
    C00lCountry Posts: 282
    I currently ride a 08 Kawasaki 1500 Vulcan Classic fi.
    I like the comfort and smoothness.
    Wife likes the room on it and comfort since added a trunk.
    I like the storage since trunk and saddle bags.
    I have various other sizes.

    Something to consider.
    How long of trips you plan to take?
    Are you ever going to ride 2 up?
  • emaren
    emaren Posts: 934 Member
    Today is the 40th anniversary of getting my first motorcycle.

    I was given a Honda 50 for my 8th birthday, years of racing (dirt and road course) and numerous crashes (dirt/track/street) and I still ride.

    [img]http://www.emaren.com/gallery/var/resizes/Bikes/Speed3/vi-Gallery Image-1800350236.jpeg[/img]

    Bike is a 2007 Triumph Speed Triple that now has about 37,000 miles on it - I got it new in August 2007.....

    Due to my experience I wear gear on every ride - on short trips I will wear kevlar jeans, on longer trips I am a full-leathers kind of rider....

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    Feel free to mention power rangers and generally tell me I am a jerk for advocating full gear or explaining that it is too hot for leathers where you live. Many people do. But I've come off 'at speed' on a couple of occasions and actually worn through 1.6mm of fine italian leather as I have slid along the road, I have also worn soft spots in a helmet and escaped with little more than concussion......

    oh and first bike ?

    Ninja 250, then after 5000 miles an SV650, then after 10K and half a dozen track days, maybe a sports 600 if you want to actually learn to ride.

    Otherwise it is up to you, but the more intimidating the bike, the less you learn.

    PERIOD...
  • dogacreek
    dogacreek Posts: 289 Member
    I've been riding solo alongside hubby for 28 years. My first bike was a '65 Harley Panhead. Hubby fixed up a '80 Harley Wide Glide to get me off the Panhead - he said I was putting too many miles on it! I now have a '01 Harley Road King. I still ride all three bikes. Love my Harleys :love:
  • TheOrangeViolin
    TheOrangeViolin Posts: 6
    I ride a 94 Yamaha Vmax 1200. Great bike and wiked fast! New to posting on boards, so don't know how to post a pic. If there are anymore Vmax riders or lovers out there post pics!!
  • Rokwell
    Rokwell Posts: 143
    Yes a Kawasaki Vulcan classic 1600 the model year is 2006
  • 33Freya
    33Freya Posts: 468 Member
    NOOOO NO MOTARD. I saw a handsome, tall, sexy man with a helmet at a coffee shop one day, and he immediately caught my attention... UNTIL I saw him go get on his scooter. Go shop to shop, test out bikes. See what you like. Then decide. My first bike was a Honda Nighthawk 550, which was an excellent first bike. Now I ride a Vulcan Meanstreak. VROOM VROOM!!!! ah FREEDOM... it's wonderful...
  • 33Freya
    33Freya Posts: 468 Member
    Yes a Kawasaki Vulcan classic 1600 the model year is 2006

    HA ME TOO!! Mine is a 2008 Custom red and black though :D
  • RockaholicMama
    RockaholicMama Posts: 786 Member
    Honda VTX 1800r....see pics....should be in the back of my truck. I'm 6' and handle it great.

    Why do I ride? The freedom honestly. Being open and on a winding road, just me, no one to bother me...it's peaceful, relaxing.
  • DustyM777
    DustyM777 Posts: 9 Member
    Looking through old posts here and found this one.

    My new ride when I brought it home. `06 Victory Vegas Jackpot
    Jackpot2.jpg

    And here it is now
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