Gonna Buy a Motorcycle - Page 3

Elspode · 04-04-2009, 01:35 PM

Thanks for the cautionary information, folks. Keep it coming. Any help keeping my head out of my ass, and therefore off of the pavement, is always welcome.

Going to Lawrence this afternoon to pick it up, but may end up trucking it back. 25 mph winds, rain popping up here and there, and generally not a really happy first ride day.

Elspode · 04-04-2009, 07:46 PM

Me and the bike are home safe and sound. 47 mile ride from Lawrence to Raytown. Everything is in order on it save for the brake light not working...that's a biggie, but at least not crucial during the daytime. Got passed by a Kansas Highway Patrolman with out so much as a glance from him, despite no license plate.

Here she is...

Elspode · 04-04-2009, 07:49 PM

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xoxoxoBruce · 04-04-2009, 08:02 PM

Congratulations. Yeah, brake light is a priority, but shouldn't be difficult or expensive. Good luck with the mobs of hot women wanting some of your throbbing between their legs.

dar512 · 04-04-2009, 08:49 PM

Looks cool, Els.

sweetwater · 04-05-2009, 08:03 AM

More advice? One bit that stuck with me from the MSF course was that the tires will track your eyes, so one should look at the path around an obstruction in the road, not at the problem itself, or the tendency is to hit it and that's not good. And assume nobody can see/hear you.

slang · 04-05-2009, 08:28 AM

I like it!

You may consider a small wind screen for your comfort and an additional flashing break light for your safety.

Looks like a bunch of fun. Enjoy.

sweetwater · 04-05-2009, 11:28 AM

I forgot to mention: keep the rubber side down.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-05-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetwater

More advice? One bit that stuck with me from the MSF course was that the tires will track your eyes, so one should look at the path around an obstruction in the road, not at the problem itself, or the tendency is to hit it and that's not good.

Good advice, actually it's the same when driving a car. That's why some people run into cars that are safely pulled off the side of the road. If you fixate on it you'll probably hit it.

Elspode · 04-05-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slang

I like it!

You may consider a small wind screen for your comfort and an additional flashing break light for your safety.

Looks like a bunch of fun. Enjoy.

Definitely looking at adding both. I am probably going to go with a taillight that adds to the back of the helmet, and wirelessly receives signals from the brake light, and also a flashing array above the license plate.

Not sure how easy it will be to find a windscreen for a bike this old, though.

Beestie · 04-05-2009, 05:50 PM

You are not allowed to drive a Kawasaki with a Honda keyring. Ninjas will drop out of trees and well... you don't want to know.

Srsly tho - nice ride - wish I had one.

Elspode · 04-05-2009, 07:37 PM

I promise that a new keyfob will be the first item of customization.

Tree Fae · 04-05-2009, 08:08 PM

I was pretty leary of the whole idea, but damn I love riding a bike. I definatly want him to keep safe!!
We looked at a bright pink helmet for me. It has roses and barbed wire for decorations lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

Thanks for the cautionary information, folks. Keep it coming. Any help keeping my head out of my ass, and therefore off of the pavement, is always welcome.

TheMercenary · 04-06-2009, 03:10 AM

http://www.classiccruiser.com/products.asp?item=738236

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html

http://www.bikerhiway.com/

http://www.streetglo.net/

04-06-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tree Fae

I was pretty leary of the whole idea, but damn I love riding a bike. I definatly want him to keep safe!!

May you all ride safely enough to someday ride like this:

Florida Biker and His Babe
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04-04-2009, 01:35 PM	#31
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Thanks for the cautionary information, folks. Keep it coming. Any help keeping my head out of my ass, and therefore off of the pavement, is always welcome. Going to Lawrence this afternoon to pick it up, but may end up trucking it back. 25 mph winds, rain popping up here and there, and generally not a really happy first ride day. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#32
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Me and the bike are home safe and sound. 47 mile ride from Lawrence to Raytown. Everything is in order on it save for the brake light not working...that's a biggie, but at least not crucial during the daytime. Got passed by a Kansas Highway Patrolman with out so much as a glance from him, despite no license plate. Here she is... Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-04-2009, 07:49 PM	#33
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#34
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Congratulations. Yeah, brake light is a priority, but shouldn't be difficult or expensive. Good luck with the mobs of hot women wanting some of your throbbing between their legs. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#35
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Looks cool, Els. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

04-05-2009, 08:03 AM	#36
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	More advice? One bit that stuck with me from the MSF course was that the tires will track your eyes, so one should look at the path around an obstruction in the road, not at the problem itself, or the tendency is to hit it and that's not good. And assume nobody can see/hear you. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

04-05-2009, 08:28 AM	#37
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	I like it! You may consider a small wind screen for your comfort and an additional flashing break light for your safety. Looks like a bunch of fun. Enjoy.

04-05-2009, 11:28 AM	#38
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	I forgot to mention: keep the rubber side down. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

04-05-2009, 05:50 PM	#41
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	You are not allowed to drive a Kawasaki with a Honda keyring. Ninjas will drop out of trees and well... you don't want to know. Srsly tho - nice ride - wish I had one. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

04-05-2009, 07:37 PM	#42
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I promise that a new keyfob will be the first item of customization. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-06-2009, 03:10 AM	#44
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	http://www.classiccruiser.com/products.asp?item=738236 http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html http://www.bikerhiway.com/ http://www.streetglo.net/ __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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