I haven't posted here in a long-ass time, but it's good to see all you guys are still around :thumb:
As you all might know I have been wanting a bike for a while, mostly looking for a GS500, the new 2008 Ninja 250 has caught my eye too etc...but being a diehard two-stroker and able/willing to fix and maintain an older bike, I have been on the search for a Yamaha RZ350 (350cc 2-stroke, twin cylinder, liquid cooled).
This is the best compromise of a fun/fast bike and decent insurance rates as it is only a 350cc. I have looked at a few in person, but I found one that I am going to look at tonight that is immaculate (fully rebuilt over the winter) and cheap...very good chance I will be picking it up. Will be a badass bike to ride and use as a daily commuter 30km to school - nice 80 km/h rolling country roads along the river.
I am getting my M1 on Monday...I was going to get it in February when I turned 16 and got my G1 (auto), but you have to do your riding test within 60 (or 90?) days otherwise you start the process over and I wasn't sure how quickly I would be getting a bike.
What is the best way to insure this? Any Ontario guys recommend or recommend against an insurance company? Any way my dad could get his bike license (he wants to, anyway), insure the bike as his and include me as an occasional rider? Not sure what the best way to go about this is...it's not going to be cheap any way you cut it, but whatever I could do would be cool. I don't plan on getting any speeding tickets, either - it's expensive and dangerous enough as it is!
Can anybody also recommend a nice jacket, too? I have been looking at Alpinestars as all my race car equipment is Alpinestars and very nice stuff. Looking for something waterproof, maybe something with a removable liner so I can use it year-round, and of course good protection. Any other motorcycle advice or wisdom would be appreciated, too. I am a new street rider but have raced motocross and race cars for years, and I am a very good driver. As I said I will be riding on mostly country back roads and I live in a quiet town so I should be in good shape for a while...thanks in advance.
P.S. has An gotten laid yet?
nope... not married yet.
How ya doin' ya bastid!!!!! I haven't talked to you in a while! Good luck on getting your M1 on Monday!
I'm doing pretty good An, thanks...still rocking the R6?
Just went to see another RZ350 (this was #4) and put a deposit on her. Will be picking it up next week :thumb:
It's immaculate, fully restored. Rebuilt top and bottom end w/Wiseco pistons, new tires, grips, chain, cables, battery etc. etc. etc. Just needs paint work but otherwise very nice and an awesome deal.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa301/brendanwales/706a_20.jpg)
lol that almost looks like cornwall ( ontario), and octane werent you on amagazi for a while?
It's Burlington, Ontario.
Yes I was on Amagazi...it went under quite a while though, didn't it? Or is it re-hosted somewhere?
I ordered some equipment last night...
Alpinestars SPX Gloves
(http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2008_Alpinestars_SP-X_Glove.jpg)
Alpinestars Rhoma Drystar Jacket
(http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2007_Alpinestars_Rhoma_Drystar_Jacket_Black_Red.jpg)
Alpinestars back protector for said jacket
(http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/632921095670624129backprotect.jpg)
And the helmet...KBC VR-2...KBC helmets fit me the best and I feel they are very high quality, especially for the price. This is KBC's top of the line helmet, and it was on clearance because it's last year's paint. Had to do that. Got a dark smoke visor, too.
(http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2007_KBC_VR-2_Dragon_Helmet.jpg)
Still need some pants, and some riding shoes/boots of some kind...but this is all for now :thumb:
OOH! So Purdy!!!! :thumb:
Looks like you're well on your way to being a responsible rider with all the gear and stuff.... Cudos to you. :cheers:
I've still got the '07 R6s. Love it. Still miss the '04 tho.... don't know why. lol
Quote from: OctaneMotorsports on June 20, 2008, 06:10:21 PM
I'm doing pretty good An, thanks...still rocking the R6?
Just went to see another RZ350 (this was #4) and put a deposit on her. Will be picking it up next week :thumb:
It's immaculate, fully restored. Rebuilt top and bottom end w/Wiseco pistons, new tires, grips, chain, cables, battery etc. etc. etc. Just needs paint work but otherwise very nice and an awesome deal.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa301/brendanwales/706a_20.jpg)
RZ350 or RD350 YPVS?
Maybe they name them differently in your part of the world.
http://www.d-murray.co.uk/rd302.jpg
i'd lick it
Quote from: sledge on June 21, 2008, 11:05:02 PM
RZ350 or RD350 YPVS?
Maybe they name them differently in your part of the world.
http://www.d-murray.co.uk/rd302.jpg
It's called the RZ350 here. RD350 LC YPVS elsewhere, I believe.
Yeah brings back memories. They are highly strung bikes and need a lot of TLC to keep them sweet. Most ended up on the track, the others got piped, jetted and thrashed to death. Keep an eye on the powervalve cables they can stretch and go out of plonk almost overnight. They are collectors bikes now and a genuine untouched example is worth a good few grand over here.
Join the RD forum
http://www.yamaha-rd.com/
All the ol' 2 smoke street bikes tend to hold value pretty well.
I recently saw a NS400R that had been over-bored and all the typical BS, with a FE off a 636. All very nicely done and paint was pretty immaculate. I almost.........almost........got the urge to sell the Duc to buy that :cookoo: Guy said it was putting down something crazy like 94hp :icon_twisted:
Octane: that is a gorgeous bike, keep the shiny bits off the ground so it stays that way, OK???
ya amagazi went (http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/legionxs/fart.gif), thought it was you, but i dint know/wasnt totally sure, but doin a top end on a two smoker is FAST and easy
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on June 22, 2008, 07:20:05 PM
ya amagazi went (http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/legionxs/fart.gif), thought it was you, but i dint know/wasnt totally sure, but doin a top end on a two smoker is FAST and easy
Yea man no problems doing two-stroke top ends. I could do them blindfolded by now :laugh:
Can anybody recommend some good riding pants?