JumpinJules 0 #1 December 20, 2007 Learn how to ride a motorcycle!!! Anyone know if I could expect to find a reliable cruiser for under $1000? I've only been on a bike once.... (at the dropzone.. surprise surprise!) but I've been thinking about it and I really want to learn how to ride... it would definately save on the gas for the nearly 2 hour ride to the dropzone this summer!Into the great wide open/ under them skies of blue/ out in the great wide open/ a rebel w/out a clue..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #2 December 20, 2007 Basic Rider Course"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpinJules 0 #3 December 20, 2007 thank you! I looked up the BRC on the wisconsin DMV website too, but their information was a little jumbled up. Now I just have to wait wait wait. Into the great wide open/ under them skies of blue/ out in the great wide open/ a rebel w/out a clue..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #4 December 20, 2007 Quoteit would definately save on the gas for the nearly 2 hour ride to the dropzone this summer! Oh hon.. while that statement may be true.. its another expensive hobby. Dont start riding just because you think it will save you money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpinJules 0 #5 December 20, 2007 haha no... that's not the only reason why I want to start... but you're right... what's with me and these expensive hobbies I keep getting set on?Into the great wide open/ under them skies of blue/ out in the great wide open/ a rebel w/out a clue..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #6 December 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteit would definately save on the gas for the nearly 2 hour ride to the dropzone this summer! Oh hon.. while that statement may be true.. its another expensive hobby. Dont start riding just because you think it will save you money. Agreed. While it is possible to save money it is not probable."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #7 December 20, 2007 I would love to take up riding a bike, as well as SCUBA, and of course I want to see the world! .. then I look at my bank account. Hopefully I have a lot longer to live and do everything I want, AND keep skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpinJules 0 #8 December 20, 2007 That's a very good point.... Into the great wide open/ under them skies of blue/ out in the great wide open/ a rebel w/out a clue..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #9 December 20, 2007 It doesn't have to be expensive ... Kawasaki Ninja 250R."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #10 December 20, 2007 Ya'll just need some sugar daddies. I'd suggest looking elsewhere for that, though. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 December 20, 2007 Get a cheap used bike to learn on. What would that cost? I dunno, maybe $150? Then when you get the hang of things, go for a better ride at $900 or whatever. You wouldn't want to spend that much money and then wreck it on the first day. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpinJules 0 #12 December 20, 2007 this is true... and good advice. Thanks Into the great wide open/ under them skies of blue/ out in the great wide open/ a rebel w/out a clue..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #13 December 20, 2007 Ask Todd if you can have his motorcycle. Not sure how much work it needs or if its too much bike but I'm sure Bob would love to get it out of the far hanger. And not that it should matter, but how does Nick feel about his hot gf hopping on a motorcycle to go skydiving???? Hmmm...??? And you know there's a way to get a motorcycle for free? Its the same way you can pay your jump bill. Do Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpinJules 0 #14 December 20, 2007 Aww Lynn... I can always count on you for a good laugh #1.) You should convince Todd that he should teach me how to ride a bike once it gets warm out and we're on wind hold or something #2.) If Nick hasn't figured out by now that I make my own decisions then we've got problems! #3.) Do you think I could get the bike and a paid off jump bill in one "bang" ? #4.) I'm going nuts not jumping... I hope it's good weather next weekend. #5.) Let's get shitty on Saturday night! Into the great wide open/ under them skies of blue/ out in the great wide open/ a rebel w/out a clue..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 December 20, 2007 Quote I would love to take up riding a bike, as well as SCUBA, and of course I want to see the world! . I';m doing ALL that, and on a Teachers SalaryYou 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
diablopilot 2 #16 December 20, 2007 www.craigslist.org---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #17 December 20, 2007 Quote Quote I would love to take up riding a bike, as well as SCUBA, and of course I want to see the world! . I';m doing ALL that, and on a Teachers Salary And you're a LOT older than me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #18 December 20, 2007 1) I'm not sure that Todd is the one you want to have teach you to ride a bike. Its kind of like asking him how to land a manta and he starts off with, "Landing into the wind is for pussies. You'll get much more forward drive if you land downwind." 2) He knows. I made sure he knew that at P-Toss before I grabbed his man handle and told him to shake it for testicular cancer. (And even better than all the "Shake It For Testicular Cancer" screening was the fact that he kept screaming, "Stop it! I'm wearing tight pants!") 3) Depends on how bendy you are. 4) With the weather report looking like it does for this weekend, we'd better have good weather for New Year's weekend! 5) Mmmm.....OKAY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #19 December 20, 2007 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would love to take up riding a bike, as well as SCUBA, and of course I want to see the world! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I';m doing ALL that, and on a Teachers SalaryThat's impressive unless you get paid a lot more than teachers here."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #20 December 20, 2007 Quote Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I';m doing ALL that, and on a Teachers Salary That's impressive unless you get paid a lot more than teachers here. I get paid a lot less than a lot of teachers there, but i have paid off my house.Kitty, yes I am a little older than you 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
