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Motorcycle - To Sell Or Not To Sell: I Need Some Advice
- Thread starter jt71582
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I'm sorry... where did this forum change to Whiny-Ass-Pu$$y-Nuggets-Posing-As-Riders, or perhaps I should say Close-2-Being-Another-Harley-Poser :icon_wink ?!?
Seriously, I'm old. 40 years worth of being old and 25 of those have been riding nothing but sportbikes. Since '84 it's been a GPz750 (b4 the whiny-Harely 3/4 liter bike tariff because Miliwaukie couldn't build anything worth a cr@p), then an Interceptor, the Interceptor's grandkid, the VFR750, an R1, and then my current Ducati 853. Do you see pu$$y @ss upright bike in there anywhere ...ok, maybe the VFR and Interceptor are closer to standards than sportbikes.
My abrasive point is, I've done the Saddle Sore, Iron Butt, and a few other sub 1,000 mile in 24 hour rallies on the VFR and the R1. I commuted to work for years on my R1 and VFR cashing in on 42+ MPG while everyone else was spending hard cash on their SUVs (my wife included). The only reason I don't ride to work now is because I walk. 1.4 blocks is lame to start a car/bike to get yourself to work.
If you can't stand to ride "on long flat boring roads" good on you for being honest with yourself. Until then, come back when you've embraced the pure joy or riding. If I lived further from work, I'd be riding those long boring roads (and I did when I had to go to NASK on days that I wasn't lugging pubs and flight gear). I've got hundreds of hours of track time on my Duck and R1, and I've got thousands of hours/miles on all bikes commuting and just riding for pleasure.
Need to ask yourself if you're bike is a lifestyle accessory or are you really a biker? If I'm harsh it's because I've taught countless MSF Safety Courses filled with snot-nosed nuggets and mid-life crisis E-7s and 0-4/5s to make me sick for the rest of my life. And Nugget, FTR ...they're NOT ROCKETS. That shows a lot about how you view your current ride right there. They're "sportbikes" ok...
Good luck to you JT regardless... Love your signature BTW
Yeah Tyler is right, have you ever ridden on an SV 650? They are pretty comfortable, nice bikes. (Don't go to the dark side!!)
Second that. The SV is a dirty little secret (well, maybe not so secret anymore). It's a gob load of fun to ride, and can be ridden well and ridden in circles around squids in 600s by the right person. On the track, if properly sprung it's a brutal menace against all comers. I've been passed on the straights by R6s, CBRs, and liter bikes only to dive under them in the turns when it gets technical and their brain-damaged-test-monkey-riding-fast-in-straight-line-skills can't compete with competency. By three laps, they can't even catch up on the straights regardless of horsepower. I'm talking about squids/posers though, not true track bikers. This same SV in the hands of it's true owner lapped w/in 2 seconds of the lap record held by race prepped supersports! But then again, that guy was nearly a God on two wheels anyway... and another story.
MB1k
MSF Instructor, Long Distance Rally Biker, Sportbike Nut, WERA #XXXXXX (like I'm going to post that!), AMA Member, etc...
PigzFly
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As a gixxer rider I am a strong supporter of the SV's. I have buddies who ride them and they are great bikes. They have goos power and are really smooth at bringing it on. They definitely keep up. I am not too fond of the half fairing style, but they are great bikes. Suzuki makes great products. You could always just throw some heli bars on you 600 and get some adjustable rear sets to improve your comfort level in your riding position, without letting the bike you love go. Just my two cent. I didnt want to let mine go. I only did because I am ready for a new one. I had tons of miles on my 750 and it still ran perfect.
Yeah maybe I'm a squid, as can be seen in my profile picture. I AM a 'sportbike nut,' but I dont have the time, money, or will to risk injury by doing track days while waiting for OCS/Flight School. Otherwise, you can keep your long straight roads :sleep_125. I don't take pride in going to the dealership to get new, non-squared tires from all of my interstate riding. If you guys get a chance to bring your bikes to Western NC, I'll meet you there. Then, we can decide who has embraced the pure joy of riding :icon_smil.
Mb1k - Good on you for WERA and AMA, I'd love to get into competitive riding, and have great respect for those that do it. It's just not in the cards for me right now. #1 is becoming a Naval Aviator. That starts with becoming an Officer first - and I'm not going to throw it away by sustaining an unnecessary injury.
People that bash cruisers are just as lame as the Harley guys that hang CBRs by trees in Sturgis. I'm glad there are those out there who have such iron asses, maybe one day when I've become a real boy
, I can go grab an Interceptor and pass my infinite wisdom down to little good-for-nothing Nuggets.
All smileys in effect, just taking part in the flame-fest. :icon_rage
Mb1k - Good on you for WERA and AMA, I'd love to get into competitive riding, and have great respect for those that do it. It's just not in the cards for me right now. #1 is becoming a Naval Aviator. That starts with becoming an Officer first - and I'm not going to throw it away by sustaining an unnecessary injury.
People that bash cruisers are just as lame as the Harley guys that hang CBRs by trees in Sturgis. I'm glad there are those out there who have such iron asses, maybe one day when I've become a real boy
, I can go grab an Interceptor and pass my infinite wisdom down to little good-for-nothing Nuggets. All smileys in effect, just taking part in the flame-fest. :icon_rage
Good headwork. I did the same, I was "bikeless" in primary through the FRS. I figured once I got my HAC check, I could get back on that horse. All for the same reasons you cited above. I haven't stopped riding since.
Ironically, now that I'm nearing retirement I've got the same decisions to make. Get hurt in the military (line of duty) you're OK. You got all the time to take to get well and med up to fly again. Sure, you have career issues and things that may pass you by while sidelined. But, do it while you're getting your paycheck from NetJets, SAIC, CAIC, GS, etc... you're probably out a paycheck. I'm starting to feel selfish thinking about myself, having fun, and yada-yada-yada.
I'd never get rid of my Ducati easily though. Even if I have to go Harley-esque and just keep it to shine and admire it as a penis extension.
People that bash cruisers are just as lame as the Harley guys that hang CBRs by trees in Sturgis. I'm glad there are those out there who have such iron asses, maybe one day when I've become a real boy
That's because after years of teaching MSF, watching squadron mates and the general public ~I can say this one man's assessment is that Harley owners have a very high majority of mid-life, life style, and accessory minded owners who have no inkling of true riding, nor desire to really ride. They just want to be seen, they want to wear the windbreaker to the bar, put the sticker on their rear windows, have the Harley cellphone covers, etc. Say what you want, you can't argue that. Same with sportbike riders, there's just less of us than the Harley cruiser-pornstar-wannabes. Don't get me started on the gold-chained-Corvette-Hairclub-for-men-dudes...
MasterBates
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Or you could just do what I do, say 'fvck it' and go ride anyways.
I just thrashed myself for about 5-6 hours on my MX bike, which has not been ridden in almost 3 years.
I just thrashed myself for about 5-6 hours on my MX bike, which has not been ridden in almost 3 years.
Regrets. I sold my CR250 in '00 to two flight students. They're probably IPs in Kingsville or Meridian now come to think of it. I wish I kept that a lot of weekends, there's nothing like "dirt"!
MasterBates
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Scared the hell out of a couple ENS's with the fat old guy hammering on a 10 year old bike.
I will be sore in the AM. Getting old sucks.
I will be sore in the AM. Getting old sucks.
FAT!?!? I thought you were doing well on that waiver quest?
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
Compared to the beanpole ENS's I was riding with, I'm fat.
I am well below seat weight, but still above Navy Height-Weight (I rope n choke).
Trying to get back to about 210 or so.
I am well below seat weight, but still above Navy Height-Weight (I rope n choke).
Trying to get back to about 210 or so.
That's because after years of teaching MSF, watching squadron mates and the general public ~I can say this one man's assessment is that Harley owners have a very high majority of mid-life, life style, and accessory minded owners who have no inkling of true riding, nor desire to really ride. They just want to be seen, they want to wear the windbreaker to the bar, put the sticker on their rear windows, have the Harley cellphone covers, etc. Say what you want, you can't argue that. Same with sportbike riders, there's just less of us than the Harley cruiser-pornstar-wannabes. Don't get me started on the gold-chained-Corvette-Hairclub-for-men-dudes...
There we go, obviously I misunderstood you from your first post. I can't stand that type. Ride because you love it, not to say you ride.
I just received "word" that while at TBS you are not allowed to attend trackdays/racing schools/etc... I was considering taking my '05 ZX-6R to Summit Point sometime in the next couple months but God forbid I get in trouble for doing so and have to repeat any of this trash.
Anyone have any knowledge on this?
Anyone have any knowledge on this?
There are times to ride the dragon, and times to sit out. I used to take a hiatus from racing a few months out from deployment, then start back up on return home.
Just don't do like I did and try to jump back in with both feet after being out of the mix for a while. Not a recipe for good things - trust me.