airtwardo 7 #26 June 13, 2008 Quote Quote Hey this is a cruiser now!http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/warped60120/P5060089.jpg Holy 1989!!! So are these...I'd love to find one cheap to restore. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wintermute 0 #27 June 13, 2008 Gotta be a crotch rocket...2008 CBR1000RR, oh yeah... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #28 June 13, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Hey this is a cruiser now!http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/warped60120/P5060089.jpg Holy 1989!!! 1992It's an 1127The upside down forks are the giveaway, plus the graphics. Cool, Not a bad guess though I just thought you changed out the front end. Good stuffMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StearmanR985 0 #29 June 13, 2008 Me on my first sport bike. I have owned four others in the past. This one is the most fun of all of them. My farthest single day road trip thus far was 320 miles, the saddle time did not bother me. Nevermind the workboots... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #30 June 13, 2008 I'm all about super sport bikes. Cruisers are great and all but they just don't have the wow factor. When it is time for me to graduate to something more cruiserish then I'll get a Honda Goldwing because those things are freaking awesome. Otherwise it's not the bike that's unsafe...it's the rider. Sure we may see more super bikes getting laid down but that's only because of the personality type that kind of bike attracts. Whatever your decision just remember.... keep the rubber side down, keep your head on a swivel, wear the proper gear, and ...... cagers suck! www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #31 June 13, 2008 Sport bike. If I wanted to sit on a couch I'd stay home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #32 June 13, 2008 Whatever your decision just remember.... keep the rubber side down, keep your head on a swivel, wear the proper gear, and ...... Quote Never worry what ya look like, just have fun! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 800 #33 June 13, 2008 you have a much different idea of a couch than do I! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites downwardspiral 0 #34 June 13, 2008 "We beat the hell out of our products without wearing gear because we're idiots so you to can be an idiot" www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 800 #35 June 13, 2008 just like the lack of safe sex... dumb as helll, but damnit it feels good. you come try riding in 95 degree 100% humidity weather wearing anything. I'm glad I still have the freedom to choose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #36 June 13, 2008 Quoteyou come try riding in 95 degree 100% humidity weather wearing anything. People do it in Texas most of the year. I'd rather be sweaty and whole - it beats debridement hands down, any day. Have you looked into the perforated leathers? Not quite the same protection as normal leathers, but much more comfortable from what I understand.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites downwardspiral 0 #37 June 13, 2008 lol come on let's be honest. Temperature isn't anything more than a conveniant excuse. My leather jacket has zippers that when open allow so much air through its very similar to being in just a t-shirt. Also there is mesh gear. Fortunately the gear for crotch rocket riders' not only looks cool but is safe. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #38 June 13, 2008 Cruiser of course.Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pre7117 0 #39 June 13, 2008 Ride what you like but the only thing you have to remember is to always wear your gear and keep it under control. After falling 2 times broken collar bone, dislocated shoulder and a lost finger tip, I will always wear my gear. I fell twice with gear and walked away not very well but I walked away. I see the younger kids riding and I get the goose bumps when they fly by me on the freeway at 120+ in T-shirt and shorts. I got a Gixxer but ride it like a Harley. I learned after I fell I guess I got lucky I had the chance to learn from my mistakes.HELLFISH 429 POPS 11113 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #40 June 13, 2008 I've had dirt bikes when I was younger, a crotch rocket and then a cruiser for a few years. I don't have a bike right now but I have been looking around for something around town... Maybe even a zippy little scooter to ride to work. http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/15/piaggio-mp3-three-wheel-scooter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #41 June 13, 2008 Get something outrageous like an old Aprila RS250 that you have to rev the nuts off everywhere and ride hard. Get to your destination sweating and shaking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 800 #42 June 14, 2008 meh...to each their own I suppose. I've been riding for almost 40 years now (FUCK!) I'll take comfort. I've been down hard twice at over 50mph without a helment. (yes dear I always wear a helment now ! - thanks for thatIf a helment will make a difference, I'd rather be dead than vegetable thank you. I always try my damndest to keep a way out...as long as I can make sure I have room to lay her down and avoid sudden impact, I'm good with that. Road rash aint as bad as breaks. Coming from a guy with 400 jumps who lists swooping as a discipline...I should take your advice on safety??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites downwardspiral 0 #43 June 14, 2008 I wasn't saying take my advice. Ride without gear if you want but at least be honest about why you do it. I really don't judge riders for not wearing gear until they start doing wheelies (like in the vid), stoppies, and other stunts.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beerlight 0 #44 June 14, 2008 Quote From and EMT perspective, I have worked more crotch rocket wrecks then crusiers! Quote Ain't got (love my English) nothing to do with the bike. It's the crazy fucker that rides said bike. I feel wayyy more safe on my 439lb sport bike (i fuckin hate the term crotch rocket) than I do on an 800 lb cruiser. Inertia. For the OP. Buy what you wanna buy and ride it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FlyingJ 0 #45 June 14, 2008 Quote lol come on let's be honest. Temperature isn't anything more than a conveniant excuse. My leather jacket has zippers that when open allow so much air through its very similar to being in just a t-shirt. Also there is mesh gear. Fortunately the gear for crotch rocket riders' not only looks cool but is safe. While I do find it humorous when the same person that says it's too hot for leathers during the summer uses a different reason to not wear them on a sunny 65 degree day, I disagree that temp is nothing more than an excuse. If you decide not to wear them that's fine, just own it, no excuses. I have very well ventilated mesh leathers. However, when I choose to wear them while it's 95 degrees and 100% humidity in South Texas I know I'm going to get where I'm going soaking wet, regardless of how much airflow they allow. It sucks, and I deal with it about 75% of the time. I understand the potential consequences of not wearing them and about 25% of the time make an educated decision to not wear them, typically when I want to get where I'm going without being soaked through with sweat. If I refused to ever get on my bike without my leathers on than there would be a fair amount of time that my leathers kept me 100% safe because I wouldn't be on my bike at all. I'm often conflicted with the decision to ride sans leathers, but the added risk is occasionally worth it to me.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #46 June 14, 2008 Quote just like the lack of safe sex... dumb as helll, but damnit it feels good. you come try riding in 95 degree 100% humidity weather wearing anything. Mark most times I'm, just fuggin with ya about bikes. but on apparel i earnestly disagree, there is enough good protective clothing in different textile out there now to accommodate ALL weather condition. I too ride in 100+ temps regularly but never unprotected and rarely uncomfortably. Ballistic nylon and Kevlar for the colour conscious crotch rocket riders works well, Kevlar reinforced denim for the rest of us.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #47 June 14, 2008 Quote Get something outrageous like an old Aprila RS250 that you have to rev the nuts off everywhere and ride hard. Get to your destination sweating and shaking! Not if it gets Stolen..Ask GrueYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites downwardspiral 0 #48 June 14, 2008 Fair enough but this was the point I was getting at. Quote While I do find it humorous when the same person that says it's too hot for leathers during the summer uses a different reason to not wear them on a sunny 65 degree day, Edited to add: When its so hot I'd consider not wearing my gear, I take my car. But I live in SoCal and can ride all year long.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 800 #49 June 14, 2008 I can't do the full gear bro...I just can't. I accept that risk, fully. I do wear the best I can for the environment while trying to stay somewhat comfy. I ride to and from work almost everyday. I can't go to work smelling of road and sweat. I drive very conservatively all the time. I take regular rider courses - although it has been 3 years now, so I'm due for another. I don't do wheelies, stoppies or speed excessively. I do an occasional smokey burnout - but bloody hell man it's fucking hot and humid here. When it's not, I'm in almost full leathers from head to toe. I do actually own the proper gear, I simply prefer to be comfortable when I ride this time of year. Keep in mind I ride an air cooled scoot....like sitting on a furnace sometimes. When I had crotch rockets, being what they are and what they tempt us ALL to do, I wore all the protection I could buy. I do have protective jeans, helment, low boots...but I don't wear a jacket this time of year. Times change folks. I don't race around on the roads any more. I ride damn near combatively defensive. I've had good success so far. Life is risk, we all know that. Some of us chose different levels of that risk in different activities. 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normiss 800 #33 June 13, 2008 you have a much different idea of a couch than do I! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #34 June 13, 2008 "We beat the hell out of our products without wearing gear because we're idiots so you to can be an idiot" www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #35 June 13, 2008 just like the lack of safe sex... dumb as helll, but damnit it feels good. you come try riding in 95 degree 100% humidity weather wearing anything. I'm glad I still have the freedom to choose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #36 June 13, 2008 Quoteyou come try riding in 95 degree 100% humidity weather wearing anything. People do it in Texas most of the year. I'd rather be sweaty and whole - it beats debridement hands down, any day. Have you looked into the perforated leathers? Not quite the same protection as normal leathers, but much more comfortable from what I understand.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #37 June 13, 2008 lol come on let's be honest. Temperature isn't anything more than a conveniant excuse. My leather jacket has zippers that when open allow so much air through its very similar to being in just a t-shirt. Also there is mesh gear. Fortunately the gear for crotch rocket riders' not only looks cool but is safe. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #38 June 13, 2008 Cruiser of course.Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pre7117 0 #39 June 13, 2008 Ride what you like but the only thing you have to remember is to always wear your gear and keep it under control. After falling 2 times broken collar bone, dislocated shoulder and a lost finger tip, I will always wear my gear. I fell twice with gear and walked away not very well but I walked away. I see the younger kids riding and I get the goose bumps when they fly by me on the freeway at 120+ in T-shirt and shorts. I got a Gixxer but ride it like a Harley. I learned after I fell I guess I got lucky I had the chance to learn from my mistakes.HELLFISH 429 POPS 11113 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #40 June 13, 2008 I've had dirt bikes when I was younger, a crotch rocket and then a cruiser for a few years. I don't have a bike right now but I have been looking around for something around town... Maybe even a zippy little scooter to ride to work. http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/15/piaggio-mp3-three-wheel-scooter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #41 June 13, 2008 Get something outrageous like an old Aprila RS250 that you have to rev the nuts off everywhere and ride hard. Get to your destination sweating and shaking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #42 June 14, 2008 meh...to each their own I suppose. I've been riding for almost 40 years now (FUCK!) I'll take comfort. I've been down hard twice at over 50mph without a helment. (yes dear I always wear a helment now ! - thanks for thatIf a helment will make a difference, I'd rather be dead than vegetable thank you. I always try my damndest to keep a way out...as long as I can make sure I have room to lay her down and avoid sudden impact, I'm good with that. Road rash aint as bad as breaks. Coming from a guy with 400 jumps who lists swooping as a discipline...I should take your advice on safety??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #43 June 14, 2008 I wasn't saying take my advice. Ride without gear if you want but at least be honest about why you do it. I really don't judge riders for not wearing gear until they start doing wheelies (like in the vid), stoppies, and other stunts.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #44 June 14, 2008 Quote From and EMT perspective, I have worked more crotch rocket wrecks then crusiers! Quote Ain't got (love my English) nothing to do with the bike. It's the crazy fucker that rides said bike. I feel wayyy more safe on my 439lb sport bike (i fuckin hate the term crotch rocket) than I do on an 800 lb cruiser. Inertia. For the OP. Buy what you wanna buy and ride it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FlyingJ 0 #45 June 14, 2008 Quote lol come on let's be honest. Temperature isn't anything more than a conveniant excuse. My leather jacket has zippers that when open allow so much air through its very similar to being in just a t-shirt. Also there is mesh gear. Fortunately the gear for crotch rocket riders' not only looks cool but is safe. While I do find it humorous when the same person that says it's too hot for leathers during the summer uses a different reason to not wear them on a sunny 65 degree day, I disagree that temp is nothing more than an excuse. If you decide not to wear them that's fine, just own it, no excuses. I have very well ventilated mesh leathers. However, when I choose to wear them while it's 95 degrees and 100% humidity in South Texas I know I'm going to get where I'm going soaking wet, regardless of how much airflow they allow. It sucks, and I deal with it about 75% of the time. I understand the potential consequences of not wearing them and about 25% of the time make an educated decision to not wear them, typically when I want to get where I'm going without being soaked through with sweat. If I refused to ever get on my bike without my leathers on than there would be a fair amount of time that my leathers kept me 100% safe because I wouldn't be on my bike at all. I'm often conflicted with the decision to ride sans leathers, but the added risk is occasionally worth it to me.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #46 June 14, 2008 Quote just like the lack of safe sex... dumb as helll, but damnit it feels good. you come try riding in 95 degree 100% humidity weather wearing anything. Mark most times I'm, just fuggin with ya about bikes. but on apparel i earnestly disagree, there is enough good protective clothing in different textile out there now to accommodate ALL weather condition. I too ride in 100+ temps regularly but never unprotected and rarely uncomfortably. Ballistic nylon and Kevlar for the colour conscious crotch rocket riders works well, Kevlar reinforced denim for the rest of us.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #47 June 14, 2008 Quote Get something outrageous like an old Aprila RS250 that you have to rev the nuts off everywhere and ride hard. Get to your destination sweating and shaking! Not if it gets Stolen..Ask GrueYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites downwardspiral 0 #48 June 14, 2008 Fair enough but this was the point I was getting at. Quote While I do find it humorous when the same person that says it's too hot for leathers during the summer uses a different reason to not wear them on a sunny 65 degree day, Edited to add: When its so hot I'd consider not wearing my gear, I take my car. But I live in SoCal and can ride all year long.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 800 #49 June 14, 2008 I can't do the full gear bro...I just can't. I accept that risk, fully. I do wear the best I can for the environment while trying to stay somewhat comfy. I ride to and from work almost everyday. I can't go to work smelling of road and sweat. I drive very conservatively all the time. I take regular rider courses - although it has been 3 years now, so I'm due for another. I don't do wheelies, stoppies or speed excessively. I do an occasional smokey burnout - but bloody hell man it's fucking hot and humid here. When it's not, I'm in almost full leathers from head to toe. I do actually own the proper gear, I simply prefer to be comfortable when I ride this time of year. Keep in mind I ride an air cooled scoot....like sitting on a furnace sometimes. When I had crotch rockets, being what they are and what they tempt us ALL to do, I wore all the protection I could buy. I do have protective jeans, helment, low boots...but I don't wear a jacket this time of year. Times change folks. I don't race around on the roads any more. I ride damn near combatively defensive. I've had good success so far. Life is risk, we all know that. Some of us chose different levels of that risk in different activities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 800 #50 June 14, 2008 same here....but gas prices are changing that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
FlyingJ 0 #45 June 14, 2008 Quote lol come on let's be honest. Temperature isn't anything more than a conveniant excuse. My leather jacket has zippers that when open allow so much air through its very similar to being in just a t-shirt. Also there is mesh gear. Fortunately the gear for crotch rocket riders' not only looks cool but is safe. While I do find it humorous when the same person that says it's too hot for leathers during the summer uses a different reason to not wear them on a sunny 65 degree day, I disagree that temp is nothing more than an excuse. If you decide not to wear them that's fine, just own it, no excuses. I have very well ventilated mesh leathers. However, when I choose to wear them while it's 95 degrees and 100% humidity in South Texas I know I'm going to get where I'm going soaking wet, regardless of how much airflow they allow. It sucks, and I deal with it about 75% of the time. I understand the potential consequences of not wearing them and about 25% of the time make an educated decision to not wear them, typically when I want to get where I'm going without being soaked through with sweat. If I refused to ever get on my bike without my leathers on than there would be a fair amount of time that my leathers kept me 100% safe because I wouldn't be on my bike at all. I'm often conflicted with the decision to ride sans leathers, but the added risk is occasionally worth it to me.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #46 June 14, 2008 Quote just like the lack of safe sex... dumb as helll, but damnit it feels good. you come try riding in 95 degree 100% humidity weather wearing anything. Mark most times I'm, just fuggin with ya about bikes. but on apparel i earnestly disagree, there is enough good protective clothing in different textile out there now to accommodate ALL weather condition. I too ride in 100+ temps regularly but never unprotected and rarely uncomfortably. Ballistic nylon and Kevlar for the colour conscious crotch rocket riders works well, Kevlar reinforced denim for the rest of us.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #47 June 14, 2008 Quote Get something outrageous like an old Aprila RS250 that you have to rev the nuts off everywhere and ride hard. Get to your destination sweating and shaking! Not if it gets Stolen..Ask GrueYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #48 June 14, 2008 Fair enough but this was the point I was getting at. Quote While I do find it humorous when the same person that says it's too hot for leathers during the summer uses a different reason to not wear them on a sunny 65 degree day, Edited to add: When its so hot I'd consider not wearing my gear, I take my car. But I live in SoCal and can ride all year long.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #49 June 14, 2008 I can't do the full gear bro...I just can't. I accept that risk, fully. I do wear the best I can for the environment while trying to stay somewhat comfy. I ride to and from work almost everyday. I can't go to work smelling of road and sweat. I drive very conservatively all the time. I take regular rider courses - although it has been 3 years now, so I'm due for another. I don't do wheelies, stoppies or speed excessively. I do an occasional smokey burnout - but bloody hell man it's fucking hot and humid here. When it's not, I'm in almost full leathers from head to toe. I do actually own the proper gear, I simply prefer to be comfortable when I ride this time of year. Keep in mind I ride an air cooled scoot....like sitting on a furnace sometimes. When I had crotch rockets, being what they are and what they tempt us ALL to do, I wore all the protection I could buy. I do have protective jeans, helment, low boots...but I don't wear a jacket this time of year. Times change folks. I don't race around on the roads any more. I ride damn near combatively defensive. I've had good success so far. Life is risk, we all know that. Some of us chose different levels of that risk in different activities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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