I meant pics of your dad's new FZR, you bike helmet camera whore 
You still got that pink thing?
You still got that pink thing?
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Indeed. DOUCHEBAG ALERT, DOUCHEBAG ALERT!Pharaoh X Llandy 说:you bike helmet camera whore
Nice, I see he went for a similar -- if not the exact same -- colour scheme as yours
Paula 说:I don't have a motor bike but I'm taking driving lessons so I'll be able to use one as soon as we move to a place with a porch or garage or whatever where we would be able to safely park two bikes and two motor bikes.
What kind of bike are you getting?
Paula 说:
That doesn't really give any info though, because these are both Suzuki "something" 500s:
Anyway, the things you'll want to consider (especially if it's your first bike) are:
[*] How much it will emotionally pain you (and your wallet) when you drop it. You will drop it. You might want to start off with something second-hand and definitely invest in crash-bungs.
[*] How much your insurance will cost you. Being female, it will be less than a guy pays, but it could still be quite a bit. The bigger the engine and the sportier the bike, the more it will cost to insure. Also keeping it on a porch is not a great idea. It will get stolen within 5 minutes. And an unsecure parking/storage will also hit your insurance hard.
[*] Whether you are using it for fun or for work/commuting. If it's the latter you'll want to avoid the sportier models and go for something with decent fuel-economy. The Suzuki GS 500 is a good example of a simple, no-frills naked bike that will do decent fuel economy on longer haul journeys. Alternatively if you're just nipping around a town/city don't bother with anything that big; Yamaha, for example, do some great little 125s (and I think even some 250s) that have excellent maneuverability an they will run forever before needing refuelling. Take a look at what's recommended as a city courier bike and you can't go wrong. But if you're getting one purely for pleasure then you have to consider...
[*] Position and comfort. A cruiser should be more comfortable (unless you have an atrocious one) than a sports bike for long journeys because it takes the pressure off your wrists and automatically puts you into a more upright position. But not everyone likes the feeling of sitting back with their legs out in front of them; I struggled like hell with my cruiser's position, and only after trying a GS500 did I realise I needed something with a more neutral position, hence my Kawi ER6.
[*] Parts/repairs. You live in Europe so shouldn't have any problems getting parts for any kind of bike you want to get (unless it's some dodgy Chinese import; avoid those) but some will undoubtedly be more expensive than others. Same as pretty much anywhere, you'll find parts for Triumph, Ducati, Harley, etc, more expensive than the "Big Four" Japanese models (Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda) but even there you will find some variation, and the general consensus is that Hondas and Yamahas are a little more reliable than Kawasakis and Suzukis (unless you get into the very high-end sports range, where they're more comparable)
But that's all the advice I can really give without knowing what you had it in mind for.
I see.
It turns out that it's a GS 500F, apparently.
one of the ideas was that I just take that one while he gets a new one. but his bike fixer guy says it really needs to be replaced, so I don't know. He got it second hand too and it takes him to work every day.
I get to work by bus every day and I enjoy being able to read for this half hour, so maybe I wouldn't use it for that. but then again I don't know if I still have that job in a year or whatever.
we've gone on trips of 1.5 hours nonstop max, I think. Holland is not that big.
and it gets tiring, so yeah, anything less upright than this one would probably not be something I'd go for.
It turns out that it's a GS 500F, apparently.
I get to work by bus every day and I enjoy being able to read for this half hour, so maybe I wouldn't use it for that. but then again I don't know if I still have that job in a year or whatever.
we've gone on trips of 1.5 hours nonstop max, I think. Holland is not that big.
and it gets tiring, so yeah, anything less upright than this one would probably not be something I'd go for.
so I got an indefinite contract, Paul at least got a "declaration of intention" of getting one as well, so we are looking for a house to buy. and a secondhand bike. I will hopefully do my final driving exam in March (man, it takes so long, I must not be very talented ^^), so I did some reading and now I even know roughly how many cylinders I should go for or what "naked" even means in bike terms. better than having to choose a bike just because it's purple.
I read loads of recommendations for Suzuki GS500(F), as well as Honda CB500 as "starter bikes" that sound like those would deliver what I guess I care about - reliability and "decent" instead of outrageously fun handling. don't think I'm gonna be someone who looks for a lot of excitement from their bike.
anyone who'd be inclined to give any other recommendations based on that?
I read loads of recommendations for Suzuki GS500(F), as well as Honda CB500 as "starter bikes" that sound like those would deliver what I guess I care about - reliability and "decent" instead of outrageously fun handling. don't think I'm gonna be someone who looks for a lot of excitement from their bike.
anyone who'd be inclined to give any other recommendations based on that?
They're both good starter bikes (and you will get a lot of excitement out of them, if you're looking for it). As for body positioning, I find a "sport/racing" position to be just as comfortable for long rides as a "right-up" position. It's a lot more relaxed on the back too, imo.
Looking at getting a Ducati Monster 900 myself at the moment. Will update when/if I do.
Edit: What are you taking riding lessons on? We rode CB500 and 600's, and they were a lot of fun.
Have a look at a Honda CB1. It's a small block with 4 cylinders, makes for a very smooth and easy ride, and it has a great sound.
Looking at getting a Ducati Monster 900 myself at the moment. Will update when/if I do.
Edit: What are you taking riding lessons on? We rode CB500 and 600's, and they were a lot of fun.
Have a look at a Honda CB1. It's a small block with 4 cylinders, makes for a very smooth and easy ride, and it has a great sound.
It's on!
Also, found out about Motocaching. A geocaching-like thing for motorists, but instead of hidden caches, it has choice picks of nicest roads all over the world. Over 1300 roads all around the world so far, though most useful if you happen to be in Finland or United Kingdom.
Also, found out about Motocaching. A geocaching-like thing for motorists, but instead of hidden caches, it has choice picks of nicest roads all over the world. Over 1300 roads all around the world so far, though most useful if you happen to be in Finland or United Kingdom.
Paula 说:
Both are decent, reliable bikes, but rather boring. I would get one of these instead: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/first-rides-tests/2009/february/feb0909-budget-naked-group-test-teaser/
(though probably not the Ducati)
The ER6 and XJ6 are pretty comparable, and both come with faired versions if you prefer. The Gladius, I hear, is a little punchier (often the case with V-Twins) and a little more fun, and is very pretty to look at. In terms of reliability, Yamaha trumps Suzuki and Kawasaki but Honda is also pretty good for reliability.
All of these bikes you could pick up at several years old, second hand, fairly cheap.
