Who here's got a Motorbike?

[jumpy 0]

Well was riding this Honda Pee Wee 50 today at the dropzone and was loving it. I'm really considering getting a road bike but I have no idea what I'm looking at.. Anyone recomend a good type of beginner bike thats would be cheap and i could find second hand? Thanks

[JustaBill 0]

Honda makes a Rebel 250 that would be a good starter bike. I'm thinking of getting the wife one. They run about 3000 I think. I have the bigger brother a Honda Shadow 1100 and I love it.

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[whocares 0]

Dump that cash get a West CoastChopper.

Go big or go home

[skydiverbrian 0]

I started on a 500cc Ninja. A good bike to grow into, I think. Lightweight, easy to control, lots of power when you want it.

Of course, now it's gone. Bastards! I still hope they have a wicked crash on it. And I hope I run the call, too. "What's that, you say? You're hurt? You can't breathe? You're bleeding? Too bad you stole my bike or I might feel like helping you!"

In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal

[Squeak 17]

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Honda makes a Rebel 250 that would be a good starter bike. I'm thinking of getting the wife one. They run about 3000 I think. I have the bigger brother a Honda Shadow 1100 and I love it.

Unless your 5'6" or smaller dont get a Rebel, they're samll and under powered.

It will depend on what your state rules are for 1st bikes, if you have a Brake horse power limitation got for an older 500 road bike NOT crotch rocket (bhp will be too high anyways)

If you have a 250cc limitation and your on the tall side start off with a road trail bike (not just the guys girl s too) and take it on dirt roads and treacks a little. This will teach you how to handle the bike much better and faster than learning on a piss ant baby harley copy.
If you're dead set against the road trail idea, go for somthing on the bigger build side like a Suzuki 250 Across (250 in a bigger bike frame).
BTW all opinions are soley based on personaly prefeances and 30 odd years riding experience

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?

[ladyskydiver 0]

I've got a '97 Honda Shadow VLX 600 Deluxe. It's got enough power to be able to play on the freeway safely (does 75mph + with no problem) and is still low enough to the ground for me to be safe (I'm only 5'3").

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[whocares 0]

You can pick up a sportster for cheap. Solid bike.
Do your home work before you buy a bike.
ebay has a ton of used bikes. Have someone who knows the basics go with you or you can get screwed big time.

[bobsled92 0]

You will have to pardon me. After 27yrs of riding(since 4yrs old) I'm now out.
I LOVE MOTORCYCLES!!!!!!!!!!!Just not the folks that hurts us on the road*
I just sold:
RF900R
GSXR750
CAVALCADE XLT 1400
Nothing better than more jump money
and no:*Soccer Mom-Mini van/SUV-cell phone talking accident causing-hit & run folks to get you while jumping.
April 30 th another friend of mine got hit by one of THEM* (mini-van) ran the RED light and took his leg off & his wifes foot.

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[pleifer 0]

my first bike was a 85 honda rebel (250) and i.m 140lbs 5ft 9inches. it was a tad small but i could ride two up on it, not super fast mind you, but solo i could cruz @ 80 mph, how much more power could you ask for in a first bike?

now i have a 2002 honda shadow spirit 750
(looks cooler than the 1100)

but check out the state sponserd motorcycle safety classes here in oregon they wave the test if you pass the class. and it is a exelent way to learn, here they even provide the bikes. check it out

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[whocares 0]

You will have to pardon me. After 27yrs of riding(since 4yrs old) I'm now out.
I LOVE MOTORCYCLES!!!!!!!!!!!
Just not the folks that hurts us on the road* ***

Kind of like this sport. Sure you can get hurt but you can not worry about what might happen all the time. Same skills as riding a bike apply to skydiving,
be on the defense.

[bobsled92 0]

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You will have to pardon me. After 27yrs of riding(since 4yrs old) I'm now out.
I LOVE MOTORCYCLES!!!!!!!!!!!
Just not the folks that hurts us on the road* ***

Kind of like this sport. Sure you can get hurt but you can not worry about what might happen all the time. Same skills as riding a bike apply to skydiving,
be on the defense.

except there are no Soccor Moms, without radio contact flying thru the dz every 10seconds

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[Push 0]

Some people would argue that being hit by a Soccer Mom is the same as a total double mal. Even if you take every precaution to prevent it and act as defensively as you can, shit still happens.

Then again, I've never ridden a motorcycle (even though I really want to but no $$$), so I don't know much about it.

-- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo
Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you.

[SublimeBreeze 0]

I had a Honder Intercepter 500. It was an excellent learning bike. I used it as my main transportation, great gas milage.

I think riding a motorcycle is much more dangerous then skydiving. Infact im sure there are statistics that say exacly that. Well I dont have em but maybe somebody else deos. Anyways. Just be safe.

Peace

Sean

Sean
Sean In Thailand

[TitaniumLegs 8]

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Some people would argue that being hit by a Soccer Mom is the same as a total double mal. Even if you take every precaution to prevent it and act as defensively as you can, shit still happens.

Well, let's see. 2300+ jumps, used my reserve twice. Might not have been absolutely necessary on the second one, but I wasn't taking any chances.

I ride daily, and encounter a soccer mom, cell-phone distractee, angry tough guy showoff, and/or asian-don't-make-eye-contact types almost every time.

We control who is in freefall with us or near us (although we should probably invoke that control more often). We have no control over who is on the road around us.

I suspect the bike is more dangerous.

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Then again, I've never ridden a motorcycle (even though I really want to but no $$$), so I don't know much about it.

Start with a motorcycle safety class. You'll learn how to do it right, learn if it's really something you want to do, and it makes it easier to get your license.

Edit: Honda CBR600F3, but I really want an F4i.

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If you don't believe me, ask me.

[Push 0]

I was going to take the safety class without even having a bike, for two reasons. a) Safety = good. b) I can ride one of theirs

And I agree that soccer moms are a lot more common. My point was that you could put the soccer moms in the shit happens category.

-- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo
Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you.

[leroydb 0]

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I've got a '97 Honda Shadow VLX 600 Deluxe. It's got enough power to be able to play on the freeway safely (does 75mph + with no problem) and is still low enough to the ground for me to be safe (I'm only 5'3").

Hey one of my firends is also "Short". What other bikes might be of an option? Please PM me

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..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio...

[leroydb 0]

Funny thing I am thinking about selling my bike. I have a Suzuki SV650S. Its light and nimble, easy to turn, and since has a V-twin engine, it can keep up with most 750s of the start. But that might be because I am decent at shifting. Its a 2001, but I just bought it in FEB or MAR.

Let me know what s up... PM me...
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Leroy


..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio...

[sinker 0]

my "starter bike" was really a racer, an '88 FZR 400 by Yamaha. It was incredibly light and would rev past 14,000 rpm. It was fast, but not TOO fast for a beginner. Great bike.

Now I've got a 93 xr650 that is a torque monster. well, not currently it isn't, I blew the motor a couple of months ago.

-the artist formerly known as sinker

[BobB 0]

I'm glad you're considering getting a bike. They are an absolute blast. I've been riding for over two years. I've still got the first bike I ever bought (a 1985 Honda Shadow 500 - pic attached). I got lucky and found it in good condition for USD$1500. My Honda is quite light and was not overly intimidating to me when I started. It may be a 500, but it will get to 60mph in under six seconds and will EASILY cruise in excess of 90mph.

Now I have to say this since I believe in it: Take a motorcyle safety course approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation!! They supply everything (including motorcycles). This is a great way to "test the waters" and see if you really enjoy it. Most importantly though, you will learn things that WILL save your life on a motorcycle. I can honestly state that I would not be alive today if I hadn't taken that course. It's that good.

Good luck and keep us posted on your endeavor.

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[whocares 0]

I ride daily, and encounter a soccer mom, cell-phone distractee, angry tough guy showoff, and/or asian-don't-make-eye-contact types almost every time.

We control who is in freefall with us or near us (although we should probably invoke that control more often). We have no control over who is on the road around us.

I suspect the bike is more dangerous. ***

I will make an assumption, but how did you get your name? riding a bike or skydiving?

there are many ways to get hurt skydiving, not just in free fall. bad landing, canopy collision, etc.

Both are dangerous and fun that is why I enjoy both sports. If I went my life wondering what might happen to me caused by other people life would suck.

[SeaKev 0]

'93 Yamaha FZR600. Must agree with the others here on taking a MSF course. It's invaluable. Stick with a half-liter bike until you have some good experience.

[mccordia 74]

Yamaha Virago XV750 (US version)

http://www.3dluvr.com/mccordia/fridge/pictures/misc/mccordia_motorcycle.jpg

Every weekend I pack this baby to the max, and drive to the DZ. The perfect way to start and end a perfect weekend...
(This picture was also taken coming from the DZ a year ago)

For the sweet ladies out there....the backseat is still free

JC
FlyLikeBrick
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[mjosparky 4]

Have been riding since I was 14, you do the math, and every year since. Present ride, 2000 Dana Wide Glide.
Sparky

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[1delta10tango 0]

I've aprox 900 jumps, give or take a few. I've been riding for 8yrs and have been 3 wrecks on bikes and barely escaped many other potential accidents caused by drivers not paying attention.

[Squeak 17]

Whats ya point?


I've been riding well over 20 years and only dropped the bike once, my fault not paying attention on sandy road.


I've been jumping 1 year next Sunday and with 140+ jumps I have one cutaway and a bunch of not so grqacefull landing, one of which some of which hurt (luckily nothing serious)

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?