motorcycles

[litch]

so I've been thinking of getting a motor cycle once I get my finances into something more managable
I've always wanted one. I'm thinking of using primarily for commuting to and from work and the occasional ride on the weekend. I figure for my big ass I am going to need at least a 500cc bike. I'd like a harley but I don't want to drop 7k where at least a third of that is for the nameplate. I was thinking of one of the smaller japanese regular to slightly cruiserish bikes.

So I've been looking around at what the various manufacturers have to offer and I came across this picture on the honda page and it made my dick hard.

Comments

[faustian-wish.livejournal.com]

That is a gorgeous bike. It looks as if you would be hunching forward though, or am I just not envisioning it correctly. Damn Litch, you would look great on a bike. Good luck with that!

[djrabbit.livejournal.com]

Nice bike!

[pi3832.livejournal.com]

Valkyries tend to be in the Harley price range. NICE bikes though. If I wanted a cruiser, I'd get a Valkyrie. (Not the Rune, though--I think it's just butt ugly, myself.)

Also, in a cruiser, you want at least a 750. Besides, the bikes around 500cc tend to be ergonomically small. The 250s are like scale models of actual bikes.

If you want style, how 'bout a Super Magna? The '87 and '88 Honda Magna's were awesome looking bikes, IMO.

[litch.livejournal.com]

I like the magna's a lot, my favorite (last time I was thinking of getting a bike) is probably the yamaha virago, I also like the bmw k75, and the harly 883 (but considering the harley cache, I suspect I am going to have to pay a 500-1000$ premium over what I'd pay for an equivelent magna or virago)

Also considering the honda shadow, the yamaha v-star, and the suzuki intruder and bandit.

But first I have to get my finance situated. I am thinking of trying to get something off e-bay.

[pi3832.livejournal.com]

The 750 Shadows and Viragos and the Intruder (an 800, IIRC) are all good choices. Beemers are pricey.

The Bandit may be a little fast for a Born Again Biker such as yourself. If I make it to Texas, I can let you try my Bandit 1200 if you want to scare the shit out of yourself. But even the 600 is mighty fast.

Either way, go ahead and sign up now for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/

They provide motorcycles and helmets, and if you pass the course you can get your motorcycle endorsement just by taking the written test at the DPS. And you get a discount on your insurance.

I took the MSF at the facility on Hwy 21 outside of San Marcos. It's a really nice set-up--a former traffic safety research site. A lot better than the parking lots most places use.

The classes fill up quickly. You should sign up now to take the class three months from now.

And buy a cheap old bike first. So, if you drop it you won't care too much.

http://www.cycletrader.com/

[litch.livejournal.com]

I haven't really studied it but I think I was seeing k75s on ebay going for the upper 2k to lower 3k... but yeah, they and harley's have that special cache, and honesty compels me to admit it works on me too, I want a harley damnit.

But I think I am going to buy one of the nihon no cruisers

And another thing

[pi3832.livejournal.com]

I'd like a harley but I don't want to drop 7k where at least a third of that is for the nameplate.

If you're talking the 883 Sportster, they're basically worth the money. A new Shadow or a Vulcan will cost you just as much. However HD quality is still sub-Japanese, and insurance can be expensive.

[ieuleron.livejournal.com]

I like this bike.
it oozes power... I'm not sure that it would be a good thing for Minnesota, as it would be caged for half the year.