Motorcycle advice

GDS_Starfury · October 08, 2014, 09:53:29 PM

thats pretty common on the SE corridor of I-95. hence riding bikes scares the shit outta me.

republic · October 09, 2014, 06:50:13 AM

I DEFINITELY plan to wear a helmet. And I actually did double my life insurance...not so much because of the bike but because everythign costs so much more now compared to when I first bought it.

I'm leaning toward the Royal Enfield because its only 20ish HP and a max speed of 70mph. I just want something to play around with. I don't' plan to be crazy, and I actually want to be able to add the sidecar later for the wifey. I'm also slightly of the opinion that if its your time to go, its your time. You'll go by tripping just as easy as falling off a bike.

Also all the jiggly avatars have made it difficult for us working folk to appear to be working lol Careful window placement is now required.

GDS_Starfury · October 09, 2014, 06:59:29 AM

its breast cancer awareness month and thats the excuse Im sticking with.

republic · October 13, 2014, 05:26:58 PM

Update: I made my decision...going to the bank tomorrow. :)

Staggerwing · October 13, 2014, 05:29:06 PM

Sooooooooo jealous!

Gusington · October 13, 2014, 05:32:37 PM

Me too! Enjoy it.

Martok · October 13, 2014, 06:49:07 PM

Awesome. Have fun (and stay safe) republic!

LongBlade · October 13, 2014, 07:00:06 PM

Quote from: Martok on October 13, 2014, 06:49:07 PM
Awesome. Have fun (and stay safe) republic!

+1

republic · October 14, 2014, 09:45:13 PM

Had it delivered today and took it for a spin around the yard. I noticed a little smoke at idle and it smelled a little rich. After reading forum posts and watching too many Youtube videos, I'm convinced its about to explode and I'm wanting to check the timing and the points...but then it sounds and runs great. Sometimes I'm my own worst enemy...

Gusington · October 14, 2014, 09:51:34 PM

When are you going to take it on the road?

republic · October 14, 2014, 10:06:27 PM

Quote from: Gusington on October 14, 2014, 09:51:34 PM
When are you going to take it on the road?

Hopefully going to get insurance tomorrow and try and get in to take my motorcycle permit test. :) I do wish I could have it checked out but I don't really trust the locals. Seems like the thing is easy to work on, though it requires regular maintenance. Check the points gap, use this tool (or a wire hanger apparently) to keep the timing just right, change the gear oil every 5k miles, engine oil every 2k miles...and I haven't made my way much past that in the manual lol

Its definitely more of a historical piece than a daily commuter lol But I'm still in love. :)

republic · November 08, 2014, 11:55:58 PM

I've been driving the ol' Enfield quite a bit around town. I tell you, I cannot stop grinning like Bob from the Enzyte commercial the entire time I'm riding....

Gusington · November 09, 2014, 12:06:16 PM

^That's not Bob, that's our very own Marty Ward.

republic · January 19, 2015, 11:58:22 AM

So I'm selling the Royal Enfield because I'm ready to go on an adventure. Do any of you do that sort of thing?

I cannot find a cruiser I like the looks of, so I'm leaning towards one of the more 'upright' sport bikes. My plan is to pack enough gear to camp, find a direction, and go. :) Unfortunately the Enfield's top speed of 50-55mph is downright dangerous in the 65mph speedlimit states. I don't want to go fast, I just want to be able to go the speed limit.

My budget for the bike is around $3000 so its going to be either small and newer (2008ish Ninja 250) or big and older (1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200). Any bike suggestions or suggestions in general?

bayonetbrant · January 19, 2015, 01:39:39 PM