Trying to inform my car forum on bikes, what do you guys think?

[iSpoolin]

Great information, I agree with almost all you have said up there and it awesome that you put it all in one place

Do add something about cruiser starters sometime, I started out on one and they are great bikes to learn on as well




I am curious how he thinks all you said is misinformation and what experience he has to have any sort of legitimacy in the matter. All I see him say is how your wrong and delete the thread, not any reasoning or information of his own.

Thanks! I actually put this into blog form as well so that if anybody wants a clean link to send around they can feel free. So you want to ride a motorcycle?

I believe i'm going to make that whole blog into a place full of information for new riders. From this post, to maintnence how to's.

Also I do plan to add some cruisers in there soon, I've been researching to find some good starter ones!

 

[Sparkxx1]

I think you should input that for those that want to start but want to make a sound investment in terms of raceability and cheapness the sv650s are great. There's a whole bunch on the track and there are tons of aftermarket parts for them, for when you improve.

 

[MNGreg]

On a side note, he picked really stupid things to argue about.
So what if someone asks for help in how to do this our that.. Can be the best rider out there but just not able to do our have experience about this our that like replacing grips or so.


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[iSpoolin]

On a side note, he picked really stupid things to argue about.
So what if someone asks for help in how to do this our that.. Can be the best rider out there but just not able to do our have experience about this our that like replacing grips or so.


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That was exactly my point. I had never done it before at that point. I did it on my D675 in like 3 minutes haha, he's just trying to act like my info isn't right because he didn't know 90% of it lol

 

[leem00]

Well now that you have said that it makes me feel comfortable purchasing gear that is not leather, especially since another rider wears it and Im sure you like your skin the way it is!!!

One of the salesmen at Cycle Gear recommended a textile jacket too and after I read the article I was kinda confused...but thanks again!

By the way ispoolin, you do have very informative information in your article, but i think if you want to educate them on gear give advise targeting safety regulations (DOT/Snell), or even give some pros and cons!!!

but like I said very informative, your a good writer!

I use textile jackets, had 3 seperate crashes all in the same jacket...first two were below 30 last one was 55+ . It was done after the last wreck.

 

[alaskanflyboy]

On a side note, he picked really stupid things to argue about.
So what if someone asks for help in how to do this our that.. Can be the best rider out there but just not able to do our have experience about this our that like replacing grips or so.


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That and asking others for advice isn't a sign of ignorance to me, it's a sign of intelligence. Asking advice serves two purposes, it either confirms our thinking or shows us where we may be wrong in our thinking. It's not a matter of experience. "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice."

 

[nismos14]

What company are those insurance quotes through?

 

[iSpoolin]

What company are those insurance quotes through?

Insurance. I recommend full coverage. If the bike gets stolen it's not covered under liability. Insurance can and will get expensive depending on the bike you ride. Here are some quotes I received via Rider Insurance (Rider is only within a few states, so don't bet on getting this low of rates much of anywhere else unless you have 0 tickets, and are over 25)

Says it right above where the quotes are man

 

[nismos14]

Lol thanks, missed that.

 

[nismos14]

Holy crap!! I just got a quote from Rider -

FYI, currently without comp and coll, I was paying $393 with Geico.

The quote from Rider was $235 including collision and comprehensive, fire and theft, with $500 deductables. Needless to say, I switched!

 

[bleedinblue]

I agree with Marthy about the dirtbikes as well.A few things might be different, but the experience on 2wheels is what matters.You brake and turn a bit different.But its great for learning throttle control, and how to deal with slick conditions on 2 wheels.
Heck if you buy a adventure bike you can ride it both ways, that kind of proves how similar the techniques are.

Dirtbikes are just overlooked because they have a reputation as toys I think.
The biggest difference is the added challenge of terra firma, and a taller ride height.

Some dirtbikes will give a fz6r, or a ktm duke 690 a run for there money if set up properly.It just wouldn't be as good of a streetbike.

The ktm690 supermoto is a good example.
It looks way better to learn to stunt on than even a cbr600 to me.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFd4t0M_XmU]KTM 690 SMC - MOMENTUM - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Perdurable]

Just wondering where you got your specs???
Because i found:

year: 2010
price: 7,090
Hp: 78 hp @ 11,500 rpm
Torque: 60 Nm @ 8,500 rpm (44.2ftlbs)
Displacement: 600 Cc
Curb Weight: 467 lbs.
From here

And they say the wet weight is 466.4 here
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_fz6r%2010.htm


Sooooooooo Stop making our bikes sound like 600cc turds lol

Shes a lil pistol