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Precision · 05-03-2012, 02:18 PM

I am not new to the modified car scene, I have had a few goodies and love snowmobiles but have never dared to dabble into the motorcycle game even though it has intrigued me. I am interested in bikes such as Buell Lightnings, GSX-R, CBR, Triumph 675, R series bikes and of course some Ducatis.

I do not have a permit and quite frankly I am intimidated to even try, I'm not shy with fast cars and manual transmissions but bikes seem to be so complex. I've thought about learning more and using some money to pick one up but being in New England I'm not sure how worth it it really is and if it is indeed so addicting as many riders make it out to be.

Some advice would be greatly appreciated.

Bimmer84 · 05-03-2012, 02:37 PM

Just went to the dealership with my buddy today... He pulled the trigger on a brand new S1000RR fully loaded, being built in June. Makes me want to get a new one... I was always a Ninja guy, but boy do I love the new Beemer...

Sara · 05-03-2012, 02:37 PM

I ride but they arent mine. Always a guy friends bike. (and I dont mean I ride bitch either)

tekmoe · 05-03-2012, 02:42 PM

Been riding the streets for close to 15 years and IMO, this is one of the best street bikes money can buy, hands down. Triumph Speed Triple.

Sara · 05-03-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer84

Just went to the dealership with my buddy today... He pulled the trigger on a brand new S1000RR fully loaded, being built in June. Makes me want to get a new one... I was always a Ninja guy, but boy do I love the new Beemer...

Those things are like 18k fully loaded. I test rode one two years back. SO COMFORTABLE.

Bimmer84 · 05-03-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Those things are like 18k fully loaded. I test rode one two years back. SO COMFORTABLE.

15,500 with Military perks!

Razzy · 05-03-2012, 02:56 PM

I wouldn't call a S1000RR "comfortable"

Patrick303 · 05-03-2012, 03:21 PM

My first bike. 2001 R6

And my beautiful 2005 Raven R1 that I just sold last week. I'll miss her!

I'll be shopping for either the S1000RR or Duc 1198 next summer.

scollins · 05-03-2012, 03:39 PM

Duc on the track! by schmitz516, on Flickr

I'd love to upgrade to an 1199 Panigale Tricolore, but it is $32,000 after TTL......

Digital.James · 05-03-2012, 05:29 PM

My new edition... always rode sport bikes, but as I got older couldn't live with the discomfort. This is slow, but fun and has lots of character

burningchicken · 05-03-2012, 05:34 PM

Signed up for the MSF course in two weeks

Im looking at gs500f/ninja 500 for my first bike. MAYBE a sv650/ninja 650r if I can find one for cheap.

kevinbahnz · 05-03-2012, 08:43 PM

Once you get on and feel comfortable you will feel the "addiction". It shouldn't matter where you ride as long as you get to ride. New england have many nice mountainous roads where you can take it and enjoy the twist and turns as you would in your car.

sn0pea · 05-03-2012, 10:28 PM

How do you guys feel about your statistics that come with riding a bike? aka higher chance of death
Not trying to sound stupid here. I thought for the longest time I wanted a sport bike, and to be honest, when I see one today I still want one so bad, especially for college.
But, there is such a negative outlook on bikes being death machines.
Is there any convincing argument against them being death machines?

Digital.James · 05-03-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sn0pea

How do you guys feel about your statistics that come with riding a bike? aka higher chance of death
Not trying to sound stupid here. I thought for the longest time I wanted a sport bike, and to be honest, when I see one today I still want one so bad, especially for college.
But, there is such a negative outlook on bikes being death machines.
Is there any convincing argument against them being death machines?

you can die walking down the street, or going to a bar. i take all the necessary precautions such as maintenance, riding safely and wearing the right gear. but ultimately it's in fate's hands. if i die, it won't be my fault.

i'm not here for a long time. i'm here for a good time

Razzy · 05-03-2012, 10:55 PM

The love of my life

mike the snake · 05-04-2012, 12:03 AM

Here's my baby. 2002 Ducati 998 Troy bayliss Replica. Only 400 made, and only 150 came to the USA. It has 2000 miles on it presently.

Looking at getting a Hypermotard or Streetfighter for daily use.

Razzy · 05-04-2012, 12:55 AM

holy shit. Some of you guys have some seriously amazing bikes!

48Laws · 05-04-2012, 06:55 AM

My old 848

My current 1198

CamelBiscuit · 05-04-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 48Laws

My old 848

My current 1198

Why not S?

48Laws · 05-04-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CamelBiscuit

Why not S?

Why S?

CamelBiscuit · 05-04-2012, 11:01 AM

Better suspension. Better brakes. Better rims. Data tracking system. You could get a 1098 out the door in tucson for 16000-17000. A 1098 was about 22000 which is well under the price of the upgrade of the suspensons/rims/brakes/data system. Just asking. Not trying to start an argument because that is an awesome bike you got!!!

48Laws · 05-04-2012, 11:49 AM

I have data tracking, DTC, DQS and by not buying an S allows me options to tweak my bike aftermarket. Also, many of those options are negligible for general street riding, really.

05-03-2012, 02:18 PM	#1
Precision Private First Class 365 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW 330CI Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Post pics of your motorcycle I am not new to the modified car scene, I have had a few goodies and love snowmobiles but have never dared to dabble into the motorcycle game even though it has intrigued me. I am interested in bikes such as Buell Lightnings, GSX-R, CBR, Triumph 675, R series bikes and of course some Ducatis. I do not have a permit and quite frankly I am intimidated to even try, I'm not shy with fast cars and manual transmissions but bikes seem to be so complex. I've thought about learning more and using some money to pick one up but being in New England I'm not sure how worth it it really is and if it is indeed so addicting as many riders make it out to be. Some advice would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Thirty Past Three
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Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 111 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	Just went to the dealership with my buddy today... He pulled the trigger on a brand new S1000RR fully loaded, being built in June. Makes me want to get a new one... I was always a Ninja guy, but boy do I love the new Beemer... __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
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Sara Lieutenant General 5864 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	I ride but they arent mine. Always a guy friends bike. (and I dont mean I ride bitch either)
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tekmoe Captain 57 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Been riding the streets for close to 15 years and IMO, this is one of the best street bikes money can buy, hands down. Triumph Speed Triple.
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Razzy Lieutenant 260 Rep 509 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't call a S1000RR "comfortable"
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Patrick303 Lieutenant 717 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (2) Garage List 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S [10.00] 2017 Ducati Monster ... [0.00]	My first bike. 2001 R6 And my beautiful 2005 Raven R1 that I just sold last week. I'll miss her! I'll be shopping for either the S1000RR or Duc 1198 next summer. __________________ 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S 2017 Ducati Monster 821
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 143 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	Duc on the track! by schmitz516, on Flickr I'd love to upgrade to an 1199 Panigale Tricolore, but it is $32,000 after TTL...... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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Digital.James Colonel 122 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	My new edition... always rode sport bikes, but as I got older couldn't live with the discomfort. This is slow, but fun and has lots of character
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burningchicken Lieutenant 27 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	Signed up for the MSF course in two weeks Im looking at gs500f/ninja 500 for my first bike. MAYBE a sv650/ninja 650r if I can find one for cheap.
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kevinbahnz Captain 159 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC iTrader: (1)	Once you get on and feel comfortable you will feel the "addiction". It shouldn't matter where you ride as long as you get to ride. New england have many nice mountainous roads where you can take it and enjoy the twist and turns as you would in your car. __________________
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sn0pea Captain 49 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Black 325i 2006 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OK iTrader: (1)	How do you guys feel about your statistics that come with riding a bike? aka higher chance of death Not trying to sound stupid here. I thought for the longest time I wanted a sport bike, and to be honest, when I see one today I still want one so bad, especially for college. But, there is such a negative outlook on bikes being death machines. Is there any convincing argument against them being death machines? __________________ 2006 325i: Matte Black Grills, AG m310 19's (19X8.5et35 & 19X9.5et33 - 235/35/19 & 265/30/19), Amber Covers, Magnaflow with black tips, Blacked Emblems, M3 Replica Bumper and Vorsteiner hood!
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Razzy Lieutenant 260 Rep 509 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	The love of my life
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mike the snake Captain 68 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sonoma County, CA. iTrader: (1)	Here's my baby. 2002 Ducati 998 Troy bayliss Replica. Only 400 made, and only 150 came to the USA. It has 2000 miles on it presently. Looking at getting a Hypermotard or Streetfighter for daily use. Attached Images
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Razzy Lieutenant 260 Rep 509 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	holy shit. Some of you guys have some seriously amazing bikes!
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48Laws Banned 707 Rep 1,908 Posts Drives: '15 F80, '18 991.2 GTS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	My old 848 My current 1198
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CamelBiscuit Banned 20 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 11 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 702 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i [10.00]	Better suspension. Better brakes. Better rims. Data tracking system. You could get a 1098 out the door in tucson for 16000-17000. A 1098 was about 22000 which is well under the price of the upgrade of the suspensons/rims/brakes/data system. Just asking. Not trying to start an argument because that is an awesome bike you got!!!
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48Laws Banned 707 Rep 1,908 Posts Drives: '15 F80, '18 991.2 GTS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I have data tracking, DTC, DQS and by not buying an S allows me options to tweak my bike aftermarket. Also, many of those options are negligible for general street riding, really.
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