Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Blazinjr on August 28, 2005, 11:55:44 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on August 28, 2005, 11:55:44 PM
I stopped at a gas station to get some gas in the bike and get a snack. While setting outside I seen a big black sport bike pull into the gas station. He was a older man with grey hair in a pony tail with sunglasses and a black leather jacket..... Riding a black Hayabusa polished and chromed out. It was decked out and spotless.
I started to talk to him about his bike, his first sport bike. He said he has ridden motorcycles for years and still has two other HD's, a Road King and a New Street Rod. I thought is was funny when he called his Busa his commuter, because it was smaller than the others :? . His total insurance for all 3 bikes was around $1300 a year. ( I got quoted $2397 full coverage on a GSXR 1000, Hayabusa, R1)
All in all we talked for about 10 to 15 minutes and we pulled out and went down the road a little ways together. I can't remember all the tings he said was done to the bike. When I went to take my exit he waved and took off....I couldn't even hear my bike.
It was awesome.
I started to talk to him about his bike, his first sport bike. He said he has ridden motorcycles for years and still has two other HD's, a Road King and a New Street Rod. I thought is was funny when he called his Busa his commuter, because it was smaller than the others :? . His total insurance for all 3 bikes was around $1300 a year. ( I got quoted $2397 full coverage on a GSXR 1000, Hayabusa, R1)
All in all we talked for about 10 to 15 minutes and we pulled out and went down the road a little ways together. I can't remember all the tings he said was done to the bike. When I went to take my exit he waved and took off....I couldn't even hear my bike.
It was awesome.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: ajgs500 on August 28, 2005, 11:58:30 PM
Post by: ajgs500 on August 28, 2005, 11:58:30 PM
Mid-life crisis or small pee pee take your pick.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Blazinjr on August 29, 2005, 12:03:03 AM
Post by: Blazinjr on August 29, 2005, 12:03:03 AM
Quote from: ajgs500Mid-life crisis or small pee pee take your pick.
He was retired. 63 years old. So he might be a little late on the mid-life thing.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: ajgs500 on August 29, 2005, 12:13:04 AM
Post by: ajgs500 on August 29, 2005, 12:13:04 AM
Ok small pee pee it is. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :thumb:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 08:52:49 AM
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 08:52:49 AM
+100,000
I ran into a couple douchbags on r1s last night...the poor gs turned green with envy...
but then I noticed they were 16 or so...bunch of spoiled squids...
im jealous that they're tall though...I wanna flat foot my bike :(
time to shave the seat...
~Anna[/quote]
I ran into a couple douchbags on r1s last night...the poor gs turned green with envy...
but then I noticed they were 16 or so...bunch of spoiled squids...
im jealous that they're tall though...I wanna flat foot my bike :(
time to shave the seat...
~Anna[/quote]
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 08:53:04 AM
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 08:53:04 AM
stupid button
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Roadstergal on August 29, 2005, 09:14:54 AM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 29, 2005, 09:14:54 AM
Quote from: skoozi12im jealous that they're tall though...I wanna flat foot my bike :(
No sheeot. :x
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: indestructibleman on August 29, 2005, 10:12:44 AM
Post by: indestructibleman on August 29, 2005, 10:12:44 AM
where does one put chrome on a Hayabusa?
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Blazinjr on August 29, 2005, 10:25:53 AM
Post by: Blazinjr on August 29, 2005, 10:25:53 AM
The exhaust, swingarm, frame, wheels, forks all looked to be either polished, chromed, powdercoated, shined. It did not have a stock appearance.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 12:55:19 PM
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 12:55:19 PM
Quote from: indestructiblemanwhere does one put chrome on a Hayabusa?
Answer.... EVERWHERE!
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: indestructibleman on August 29, 2005, 01:09:03 PM
Post by: indestructibleman on August 29, 2005, 01:09:03 PM
to me chrome on sportbikes seems somehow wrong.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 01:11:37 PM
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 01:11:37 PM
Quote from: indestructiblemanto me chrome on sportbikes seems somehow wrong.Uh... Yeah.
Unless it's your helmet. :thumb:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 01:12:50 PM
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 01:12:50 PM
Quote from: indestructiblemanto me chrome on sportbikes seems somehow wrong.
that's cuz it is :roll:
besides, im scared of busas :oops:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Blazinjr on August 29, 2005, 01:13:13 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on August 29, 2005, 01:13:13 PM
I see nothing wrong with a little chrome or polished parts on a sport bike. If all you see is plastic it looks like a cheap childrens toy.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 01:19:09 PM
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 01:19:09 PM
Quote from: BlazinjrIf all you see is plastic it looks like a cheap childrens toy.I agree with this part...
Chrome is ok, but not my fav... Plastic sucks...
Metal... Wires... Rubber... That's all you need!
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Blazinjr on August 29, 2005, 01:20:47 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on August 29, 2005, 01:20:47 PM
Quote from: RVertigoQuote from: BlazinjrIf all you see is plastic it looks like a cheap childrens toy.I agree with this part...
Chrome is ok, but not my fav... Plastic sucks...
Metal... Wires... Rubber... That's all you need!
I like fairings but I like to see some parts shine too.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 01:25:32 PM
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 01:25:32 PM
If my paint wasn't in pretty good condition, I'd already have a matte black GS. Everything but the engine... Looks SICK!!! :thumb:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Roadstergal on August 29, 2005, 01:58:21 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 29, 2005, 01:58:21 PM
Quote from: RVertigoMetal... Wires... Rubber... That's all you need!
Metal is heavy. Plastic and Fiberglass.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 02:27:08 PM
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 02:27:08 PM
Quote from: BlazinjrI see nothing wrong with a little chrome or polished parts on a sport bike. If all you see is plastic it looks like a cheap childrens toy.
i agree....but completely chromed out should be left for choppers and such...
c'mon...a "lil" chrome never hurt nobody...is that from a rap song or something or am i just dumb :)
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Roadstergal on August 29, 2005, 02:30:46 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 29, 2005, 02:30:46 PM
I can't imagine a rap song making reference to a little chrome. It's a lot or nuttin'.
Reminds me of Soap from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels - "A little pain never hurt anybody..."
Reminds me of Soap from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels - "A little pain never hurt anybody..."
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 02:33:24 PM
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 02:33:24 PM
maybe that's it...
now that i think about it...rap=little chrome...not in this lifetime...
now that i think about it...rap=little chrome...not in this lifetime...
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 02:40:47 PM
Post by: skoozi12 on August 29, 2005, 02:40:47 PM
seems this thread reminds me of this wonderful busa i saw a pic of on barf:
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2817/chromebusa6qk.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2817/chromebusa6qk.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Roadstergal on August 29, 2005, 02:42:03 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 29, 2005, 02:42:03 PM
Barf is right. (http://forums.carmudgeons.com/images/smilies/ack2.gif)
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: davipu on August 29, 2005, 03:18:42 PM
Post by: davipu on August 29, 2005, 03:18:42 PM
see sig.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: pandy on August 29, 2005, 03:30:08 PM
Post by: pandy on August 29, 2005, 03:30:08 PM
:lol:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: natedawg120 on August 29, 2005, 04:43:44 PM
Post by: natedawg120 on August 29, 2005, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: pandy:lol:
:thumb: :thumb:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 05:08:11 PM
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 05:08:11 PM
Quote from: RoadstergalPlastic and Fiberglass.Unneeded... You gonna build your engine and frame out of Plastic and Fiberglass? No... METAL!
Anything other than that is just extra crap... Well... That and the seat. But, I guess you don't even need the seat on your new bike... :thumb:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 05:09:47 PM
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: skoozi12seems this thread reminds me of this wonderful busa i saw a pic of on barf:He missed a few parts...
I mean... If you're gonna chrome the plastic, you might as well hit up the wheels and exhaust.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: pandy on August 29, 2005, 05:14:52 PM
Post by: pandy on August 29, 2005, 05:14:52 PM
Yeah....in fact, those handgrips, mirrors, and the seat could all use a little bling! :thumb:
:lol:
:lol:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 05:18:42 PM
Post by: RVertigo on August 29, 2005, 05:18:42 PM
He could do a steel-mesh sort of thing for the seat... The mirrors would be easy...
But..... I figured chrome wheels and exhaust would be the first things someone would do. :dunno:
But..... I figured chrome wheels and exhaust would be the first things someone would do. :dunno:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: pandy on August 29, 2005, 05:21:51 PM
Post by: pandy on August 29, 2005, 05:21:51 PM
And streamers...those metallic ones...definitely needs streamers. ;)
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: natedawg120 on August 29, 2005, 05:22:50 PM
Post by: natedawg120 on August 29, 2005, 05:22:50 PM
Quote from: pandyYeah....in fact, those handgrips, mirrors, and the seat could all use a little bling! :thumb:
:lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: ajgs500 on August 30, 2005, 09:26:45 AM
Post by: ajgs500 on August 30, 2005, 09:26:45 AM
+1 on the streamers. That bike is disgusting. Looks like a UFO or something
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: pandy on August 30, 2005, 10:34:48 AM
Post by: pandy on August 30, 2005, 10:34:48 AM
Quote from: ajgs500+1 on the streamers. That bike is disgusting. Looks like a UFO or something
That's an insult to UFO's! :lol:
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Old Mr. Wilson on September 02, 2005, 03:42:06 PM
Post by: Old Mr. Wilson on September 02, 2005, 03:42:06 PM
In English one says I "saw" a nice bike today.
Title: I seen a nice bike today
Post by: Blazinjr on September 03, 2005, 05:18:07 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on September 03, 2005, 05:18:07 PM
Is that a hack saw or bone saw?