Why is choosing a new bike so haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd!!!!!!!!

[Twisted]

Precision Motorcycles

I would check this beauty out - http://motorcycles-for-sale.com.au/display_listing/16925/2008_HONDA_CB_600_Hornet.html

Here is a 900 Hornet - http://motorcycles-for-sale.com.au/display_listing/18214/2007_HONDA_CB_900_F.html

Definitely try your mates Monster. The thing about Monster is they are very raw. Not smooth and quiet like most Jap bikes. What model does he have?

Like Mister said too it might be good to plan a trip to Sydney or somewhere and make a weekend of test riding some bikes.

[BaltimoreGS]

I guess your not state side, finding a 919 Hornet over hear is IMPOSSIBLE! 

If you are near PA, Bedford Motorsports has had a 919 sitting on their floor for a long time.  It catches my eye every time I'm in there.  It was NOS for a long time, then they customized it (exhaust, chrome wheels, turn signals...) thinking it would sell better.

-Jessie

[pave_spectre]

Precision Motorcycles

I would check this beauty out - http://motorcycles-for-sale.com.au/display_listing/16925/2008_HONDA_CB_600_Hornet.html

Here is a 900 Hornet - http://motorcycles-for-sale.com.au/display_listing/18214/2007_HONDA_CB_900_F.html

They had the 900 Hornet sitting out the front when I went looking on Friday. Looks nice and is high on my list. But without a test ride I don't want to fork over the cash. Only reason I bought the GS without a test ride, was everyone I spoke to said it was a good bike, and a few of those had acually owned one , plus my LAMS options were limited up here, it was either that or a hyosung.

Definitely try your mates Monster. The thing about Monster is they are very raw. Not smooth and quiet like most Jap bikes. What model does he have?

it's a 1000, about an 08-09 model i believe.

Like Mister said too it might be good to plan a trip to Sydney or somewhere and make a weekend of test riding some bikes.

Would love to, and it's definitely on the cards, just too much going on with work at the moment for me to take some time off. Suspect I would want a week to procrastinate over it rather than just a weekend.

[Twisted]

Precision Motorcycles

I would check this beauty out - http://motorcycles-for-sale.com.au/display_listing/16925/2008_HONDA_CB_600_Hornet.html

Here is a 900 Hornet - http://motorcycles-for-sale.com.au/display_listing/18214/2007_HONDA_CB_900_F.html

They had the 900 Hornet sitting out the front when I went looking on Friday. Looks nice and is high on my list. But without a test ride I don't want to fork over the cash. Only reason I bought the GS without a test ride, was everyone I spoke to said it was a good bike, and a few of those had acually owned one , plus my LAMS options were limited up here, it was either that or a hyosung.

Definitely try your mates Monster. The thing about Monster is they are very raw. Not smooth and quiet like most Jap bikes. What model does he have?

it's a 1000, about an 08-09 model i believe.

Did they have the 600 Hornet there? Those things are sexy. And they've got a pretty decent donk in em too. They use the same engine as the 600rr and are apparently a blast to ride with comparison to the Street Triple.

Sounds like your mates Ducati is a S2R or S4R. Very nice bikes with the single sided swing arms on them. Only thing I don't like is the shotgun exhaust on them and the plastic tanks. They've got the same motor as my 1000IE. If it is the S4R take it easy lol.

[tt_four]

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Definitely try your mates Monster. The thing about Monster is they are very raw. Not smooth and quiet like most Jap bikes. What model does he have?

These are the reasons that it's great to try out other bikes when you get a chance, even if you don't think you'll want to buy that one. My old triumph was super smooth and refined, but my xb is super raw like Twisted's bike, to the point that I'm afraid to let it idle on the sidestand if I'm not right next to it because it shakes so hard. It was weird at first but it feels 100% normal to me now, and when I try out my friends triumph, same one I used to have, I don't even like the feeling of how smooth it is anymore. Bikes keep getting more and more refined, but that doesn't necessarily make them more fun.

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If you are near PA, Bedford Motorsports has had a 919 sitting on their floor for a long time.  It catches my eye every time I'm in there.  It was NOS for a long time, then they customized it (exhaust, chrome wheels, turn signals...) thinking it would sell better.

-Jessie
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While you're finding people bikes, find me an xb12  bedford is only 2.5 hours from me. Someone actually has a nice one in Baltimore he just put up for sale, if he still has it in 3 weeks I'm gonna come take a look at it while I'm visiting my sister in DC. If we work out a good price I'm gonna buy it, leave it at her house for a few weeks, then eventually ride it back to Pittsburgh when I can get a ride from PGH to DC.

[Twisted]

You getting another Buell? Nice

[pave_spectre]

My mate has the S2R.

Did they have the 600 Hornet there?

I think it might have been the one sitting right next to the 900, but I was too focused on the 900 at the time to notice

[tt_four]

You getting another Buell? Nice

I love my xb9, but I need a little more. The bottom end is fantastic, but it tops out at only 92hp. Even my old triumph 600 had 97hp. It's great for riding around town and on twisty roads, but when I hit a straight and really get on the throttle it leaves a little to be desired. I've got a friend with an xb12, I've gotta get a test ride on his first to make sure it's everything I hope for, otherwise I may just go for a gsxr750 instead. I never got to test ride the xb9 before I bought it since it was 5 hours away, but if I had I probably would've held out for a 12. Don't want to make that mistake again.

Once I find one I'm just gonna sell the xb9 and use that money on a DRZ400sm(or a tarded wr450, if I can find one with a title).

[mister]

Slightly off topic. But TT, I think you'll find this video of Eric Buell putting together an engine to be interesting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQPKYnM3jfI

[tt_four]

I saw that video yesterday! it's amazing that's all that's inside of a motor like that. Wish I could find a video like that of an xb motor.

[bill14224]

Mister (Michael) is absolutely right.  Motorcycling is different for everyone, so you have to decide for yourself what you want.  There are many choices today compared to a generation ago so it makes choosing harder, but in the end you'll be more satisfied if you gain your own experiences riding what you've been riding, then ride as many different types of bikes as you can, then decide for yourself.  Don't listen to what your buddies tell you if they're trying to steer you.  They may believe a certain model is a lemon and that's OK.  Don't blame them for trying to steer you away from what they think are lemons but if they're all hot on getting you on the bike they see you on, that's not something I would listen to.  If they really want to help they'll let you ride their bike to see if you like it.  If you're patient and keep your ego in check you'll end-up with a bike you love owning and riding rather than just love showing to people.

For instance, I'm not a 10/10ths rider so hard-core sport bikes are off my list.  My back hates cruisers so they're off the list too.  Certain styles of bikes will fall off your list too for various reasons.  This will hopefully make choosing a little easier.  And yeah, the Honda 919 is awesome.  It's such a well-balanced machine in every way with tons of easy-to-control power, yet only weighs slightly more than our GS.  It can be used for commuting, blasting around, or two-up touring.  It's tough bike to criticize unless you're in love with cruisers.

Then the money comes into it.  Using the 919 as an example, let's say you love it and you want one.  You may find a similar bike you like almost as well for considerably less money.  The more popular a bike is the more they sell for used, so that's another decision you have to weigh between your wants and checkbook on your own.  You may not mind riding a popular bike.  You may prefer to ride something more unique.  Again, that's up to you.  You also want to think about who fixes bikes where you live.  Ducati mechanics are generally much harder to find than Suzuki mechanics, and they cost more too, as do the parts.  Best of luck to you.

[tt_four]

Yeah, don't let things like this influence you too much

http://youtu.be/9mQJaXwGPlg


(00:29 seconds for those of you that are that impatient)

[Twisted]

Yeah, don't let things like this influence you too much

http://youtu.be/9mQJaXwGPlg


(00:29 seconds for those of you that are that impatient)

Lmao....I was thinking wtf till I got to the 29 sec mark. You can tell he has no idea how to ride by the fact he twists the throttle like he is a little kid pretending to ride a motorbike on their bicycle.

Oh and I am still waiting to snag a hot Russian tennis player on my Ducati.

[pave_spectre]

Don't listen to what your buddies tell you if they're trying to steer you.

No way would I drop a significant amount of coin on a bike just on other peoples hearsay. Someones opinion might steer me to look at a bike I might not otherwise have considered, or to pay more attention to a bikes faults to determine if it was something I could really live with, but in the end, if I don't like how a bike rides, I am not buying it.

For instance, I'm not a 10/10ths rider so hard-core sport bikes are off my list.

Same with me mostly. I wouldn't mind trying out a few 600/750 sports bikes, but I don't think I could live with those bikes long term. Maybe if I could afford a dedicated track bike.

[tt_four]

You can tell he has no idea how to ride by the fact he twists the throttle like he is a little kid pretending to ride a motorbike on their bicycle.

That's how I ride mine 

Haha I know, right? How does someone like that not know how to ride a motorcycle?? What were rich people doing in their spare time back in 2001?

[Twisted]

You can tell he has no idea how to ride by the fact he twists the throttle like he is a little kid pretending to ride a motorbike on their bicycle.

That's how I ride mine 

Haha I know, right? How does someone like that not know how to ride a motorcycle?? What were rich people doing in their spare time back in 2001?

Inrique needs some tips from Halle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb4rovaOLXE
(34 sec mark for the impatient)

[madjak30]

Yeah, don't let things like this influence you too much

http://youtu.be/9mQJaXwGPlg


(00:29 seconds for those of you that are that impatient)

Thanks for that...now I "can't escape MILO..." now...and what is with the smoke going straight up from the pipes?  they couldn't afford a fan?

Later.

[madjak30]

You can tell he has no idea how to ride by the fact he twists the throttle like he is a little kid pretending to ride a motorbike on their bicycle.

That's how I ride mine 

Haha I know, right? How does someone like that not know how to ride a motorcycle?? What were rich people doing in their spare time back in 2001?

Inrique needs some tips from Halle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb4rovaOLXE
(34 sec mark for the impatient)

Kinda like an acid trip of a bike ride...and the helmet magically appears for the ride, then dissappears at the end of it...??  but definately an improvement over Enrique...

Later.

[tt_four]

haha I thought I saw a helmet for a few seconds there. Almost as bad as the bicycle race scene from Quicksilver between kevin bacon and larry fishburn where kevin's bike switches back and forth between fixed gear, brakes, no brakes, freewheel, coaster brake about 10 times within a 45 second race.

It's cool always seeing ducatis and triumphs and mv agustas in movies, but to be honest sometimes I wish I could just see someone riding a good old gsxr on TV.

[Twisted]

Yeh they always seem to go what they think is exotic. Although Angelina jolie rides a street triple in Salt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-xw2yQSeMU

Lol love the over dubs but man that bike sounds sexier than Angelina looks.


Found this! A look into the future tt four when he gets his 750 gixer. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6wdoQohx04