Motorcycle poll

[hyunelan2]

A lot of us here have made posts in the past about motorcycles they have/had/want. Just curious about the general consensus of our forum about motorcycles.

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[mbv2001]

i dont have one right now, but i would love to geta honda VFR800 sometime soon.

[hyunelan2]

See, I'm on the fence in my own thread. A month ago I would have voted never have, never will. A few of my friends have motorcycles, and I think that they are incredibly dangerous (due to other drivers in 3000-pound killing machines).

Then, about 2 weeks ago I was sitting around a campfire with my wife and friends and mentioned that it might be neat to have one for a little while, to which my wife said "you should get one, I know you'd be really safe and responsible with one." Now, I don't know how many of you are married, but when your wife gives you permission to get ______, you go get ______ before she changes her mind. Perhaps she just said that knowing my feelings, but it made me think owning one wouldn't be terrible. She wants a scooter, which I think would be neat (even though it's just as dangerous with other motorists).

[Mad_Hatter]

dude go get it..they are great i love mine! i have a rocket but just riding is so awesome!
-bill

[SuperGLS]

I don't think I'm responsible enough to drive one carefully. Also, I wouldn't want to get hit while riding one.

I don't mind that other people have them though, I'm not an anti-motorcyclist or something.

[evan938]

id love to have one, but i know i'd end up killing myself on it, which is why i choose not to have one

whats funny is a few days ago i was talking to someone, and my girlfriend goes "i told him that he cant have a motorcycle, which is why he doesnt have one"...after i quickly put her in check, i let the person know that the reason i dont have one is because i tell MYSELF i cant have it, if i want to live to see 23

[yamaha]

I used to have one when I was younger, but people in their cars think they own the road.

[PSUsouthpaw]

I may get one in the future, depending on where I end up working after graduation.

[rckozma]

Mike get one, just ride responsibly and ride geared up. I ride knowing if it is my time to go, then it doesn't matter what you are on/in.

And you know I am married with kids, so the last thing I would want to happen is losing them. I try to stay clear of the obvious things, like downtown traffic in the middle of rush hour.

[bdiggy]

Never have, never will. Grew up on quads and could never get used to 2 wheels w/ a motor. Even if I trusted myself on one, there are too many idiots on the road I wouldn't feel safe with.

[2loud2k2xd]

proud owner of a 2004 honda cbr 1000rr. dyno'd at 161 whp and 81.7wtq. absolutely love it. i also 1/4 mile race it and now circuit track racing. jand i ust got a race sponcership from twisted cycle over here in sylvan lake michigan. woo hoo!!!!!! free trackdays yo. :D :D :D :D im doing my 1st track day (wera) aug 26th at grattan raceway.


im so glad i unmodded the xd and bought a bike. much more fun on 2 wheels, even more fun on 1 wheel. lol

[djarsonist]

I never had a motorcycle, and never will.

For the simple fact that a couple years back in Cancun I crashed going 30 on a rented bike.... I don't feel in control when on a bike.


PEACE

[tharptroy]

I'm guessing that you havent ridden much before
see if you can get a weekend off and go take the MSF class. they should provide you with a bike to learn on, as well as a helmet for around $220.

I'd recommend that over running out and buying a bike. I'd also recommend resisting the urge to buy a nice shiny new bike for your first one. there are some starter bikes that have very consistent re-sale values that you can ride for a while and sell to someone else at what you paid for it.

dont forget to buy gear!

[BobMs_wht2k2]

Had mine short of 10 years now. Bought it at 23. There's something different about riding a bike than driving a car, even if I'm racing the car. You become so much more aware of everything around you. Sights, smells . . .everything is different. Just one more reason I will keep it as long as it's running. Being a Honda (note correct spelling) it'll be on the road for a while.

[Keyan]

i will not ride anything with an engine that has less than 4 wheels.

[BobMs_wht2k2]

^Then you're missing out on one of the good things in life.

I have nothing against those scared of bikes and choosing not to ride. That's perfectly fine. It's the ones that preach to me about how unsafe they are and how I must be completely unhinged to even WANT to ride one, let alone actually use it as transportation to work.

[Keyan]

I don't feel like I'm missing out. I get that "I can feel and sense more of the world around me" when I drive a convertable car. I don't care who rides what. more power to you if you like to ride bikes; but I will never ride one, ever.


Quads :nosthumbs
ATVs :nosthumbs
High-Speed Drift Go-Karts :nosthumbs
Cars :nosthumbs



Bikes :jerkit:

[BobMs_wht2k2]

I get that "I can feel and sense more of the world around me" when I drive a convertable car

No you don't. . .and I can just about guarantee everyone else here who rides will tell you the same thing.

[saturn]

it's not the same as the openness of a motorcycle

maybe if you ditch the windshield and all of the body panels and sit up on a bench and steer the car with handlebars... THEN it'll be the same.

[Gman]

it's not the same as the openness of a motorcycle

maybe if you ditch the windshield and all of the body panels and sit up on a bench and steer the car with handlebars... THEN it'll be the same.

Not even then. When riding a bike you become part of the ride. You lean into corners, you become one with the turn.

[babygogetter]

Yeah definitely a total different experience riding a bike than driving a car. Grant it; I only have a 06 ninja ex250 but that little bike hauls!

I know say it; I drive a girls bike!

[robs02elantra]

id love to have one, but i know i'd end up killing myself on it, which is why i choose not to have one

whats funny is a few days ago i was talking to someone, and my girlfriend goes "i told him that he cant have a motorcycle, which is why he doesnt have one"...after i quickly put her in check, i let the person know that the reason i dont have one is because i tell MYSELF i cant have it, if i want to live to see 23

Evan, having almost come to the end of 23, it makes me want a bike even more.

I used to ride a lot in Australia when I lived there. Had my license and a guy at work would let me have his bike anytime he was working and I wasn't. So I put a lot of miles on that thing. All you have to do is wear the right gear, and ride safely.

Finally talked my wife into letting me have one. Now I just have to buy a house and a second car first. I think it will work out good though. A friend of mine has a 600 yamaha naked bike, and he will be looking at going bigger by the time I'm wanting a bike.

[tharptroy]

Yeah definitely a total different experience riding a bike than driving a car. Grant it; I only have a 06 ninja ex250 but that little bike hauls!

I know say it; I drive a girls bike!

I'll go ahead and say it...you made a smart choice to start on that bike