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b18. 05-06-2008 11:16 PM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 

Originally Posted by bigwig
He's from NY. There is no way he isn't going to need to insure a bike. Not to mention getting a motorcycle license typically requires getting a permit and waiting a number of weeks before being allowed to take your test. If you have no one to teach you how to ride properly, then you have to pay $300 to take classes. Not to mention, not getting extra health coverage via vehicle insurance, especially when riding a motorcycle, is pretty moronic.

Bicycle gas saver > Motorcycle gas saver.

Not that I don't love me a motorcycle.

rsmith2786 05-06-2008 11:17 PM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 
Yeah, NY is going to require insurance. But if he is only driving 5 miles there and back on a Ninja 250 i wouldn't exactly call it "moronic" not to have insurance if the state didn't require it. Its pretty much like a moped. He also wouldn't need his license right away. I drove for over a year without only my permit. I took my MSF course a year after i started riding and i honestly didn't think it was worth the money. I read a few article on proper and safe riding and taught myself pretty much everything the MSF course covered.

Tom-Guy 05-07-2008 01:13 AM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 
Ninja 250 get 75 mpg and run 15s... you won't get run over by Metros, at least.

$3500 new, basically the same mechanicals for almost two decades so you can find clean ones used for cheap. It has outsold all other Kawi offerings a couple model years in it's production history.

RotaryGeek 05-07-2008 01:28 AM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 
Get a older rebel. they didnt change hardly at all since the mid 80's and get around 55 mpg. doesnt do very good above 70 but its a blast to ride anyways. Seems like a lot of people are resorting to bikes now that gas is raping us. You, me, random-strike, my neighbor... all in a couple days.

ghettoturbo 05-07-2008 01:36 AM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 
This is where my economic stimulus check will most likely go lol...I think i might be going with a newer gs500

ichbinsobose 05-07-2008 02:52 AM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 
yea its a must for me... i forgot to add that if I miss my bus I will be slow lane raping my way across the TZ to tarrytown lol.

Tom-Guy 05-07-2008 11:03 AM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 

Originally Posted by ghettoturbo
This is where my economic stimulus check will most likely go lol...I think i might be going with a newer gs500

That's the single cylinder Yamaha, isn't it? They called them the thumper or something like that? I had an ex-coworker that picked one up cheap, pretty sweet bike in that Eleanor grey color.

ghettoturbo 05-07-2008 12:43 PM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 

Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
That's the single cylinder Yamaha, isn't it? They called them the thumper or something like that? I had an ex-coworker that picked one up cheap, pretty sweet bike in that Eleanor grey color.

nah, its the suzuki 2-cyl :

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...uki-GS500E.jpg

Tom-Guy 05-07-2008 12:47 PM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 
Shows what I know about bikes.

Chris said your car is running really well... happy?

ghettoturbo 05-07-2008 01:13 PM

Re: bike as a summer gas saver
 

Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
Shows what I know about bikes.

Chris said your car is running really well... happy?

im kinda in a pickle right now...the car has been running well but there are a few things I would address if i was keeping it long term (exhaust, suspension, etc). However, I've been toying with selling it since the body is only so-so and I had an offer from someone from another local shop (who has yet to come through). So right now I dont want to spend any more time or money on it...blah

btw im a newb with bikes too (even though ive had my license for at least 2-years ive only ridden a handful of times)


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