JackFlash

The search is on going. It's not so much a search for a bike as it is a search for information and answers to questions, which will point me in a more defined direction to the bike I'm going to get. It has been suggested that I need two bikes, and also that possibly the bike I want doesn't exist. Both of those may be a little true. One issue with being built a little closer to the ground than many of you is that my reach is less, causing my riding posture to be more forward leaning than I would find comfortable for a lengthy ride. That's what gives a VFR, SV 650, ZZR 600, etc. a less than desirable seating position for me. The FZ's, the Ninja 650, and the Suzuki SFV 650 all have a seating positon that agrees with me. The Ninja is a parallel twin, like the GS 500, and may not have as much pizazz as what I may wish it had. I don't want only a little more umph in engine performance, I want a lot more, for the money I'm going to spend. The Suzuki's V-twin has low end torque, but will it accelerate me out of the turbulence of an eighteen wheeler from 70 mph and put me in front in five seconds? And those FZ's are nice are far as how they sit. This being the season of the street fighter, leaves us with less wind protection than what I like. Also, the FZ6's power band is in the upper revs, from what I understand. I prefer not to have to buzz around the city in third gear at a high rpm. The FZ1? Well now, maybe that's closer to what I should consider. I wouldn't have to shift near as much as I do when riding the twisties with the big boys, and at freeway speeds I could reduce my passing time to four seconds to get around that tornado inducing truck. The 2014 Ninja 1000 gets my attention. I like it a lot. The FJR and Connie 14 both appeal to me. I believe maintenance costs for the FJR would be less, plus the Connie sits way too high for me to be able to back it up easily while seated. Many of these should probably not be my second bike, but I have my wishes. I sat on a new Interceptor (VFR 800) at John Hinderer in Heath, Ohio. They have two, in case anyone is looking; a red one and a white one. I liked the white one. I wonder if Heli bars would put the grips in a friendlier position? Now, you know where my head is, currently. Bring on the corrections in my way of thinking. I look forward to it. It gives me things to think about that I didn't know to think about. No hurries for my second bike. I'm having a blast with this one, for now. I'm just trying to narrow my focus for when the desire overcomes me, and I can't resist the temptation of a bike that I can't take my eyes off of. .

Call some music stores in your area. They know who plays what, where, and when. They can point you in a direction to find a player to meet your needs. .

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Trees will jump out in front of you when you least expect it. .

I ride up to 90º F. If it's too hot to wear your gear, it's too hot to ride. I only rode without my jacket, one time. It was over 90 degrees. And that's because I had to get home. .

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We need more of these places. All bank tellers should be trained and armed. .

Can't we just throw O'Bullshit and Putin in a cage together and get it over with so we can get this place back on track? .

I think bar snake has to be pulled through with a wire (with effort and a lube) from the opposite end. I don't know about pulling it through clip-ons. .

A bike she would be comfortable riding alone, in seat height, and a bike for two-up riding is not coming up on the radar in my Google search without leaning towards the cruiser category. Here is one place I looked around. http://www.visordown.com/features/10-best-motorcycles-for-women/22057.html .

Wanna bring me down a FAZER 8? We can't get 'em down here, with faring on them. Big disappointment for me. .

. Who, me? . See what happens when the forum gets a little boring? It's always good for a chuckle when you catch a few guys off guard. It's all in good fun. .

I'll bet there was a smile behind that helmet when your photo was taken. .

It's madness on two wheels! A great hooligan bike. Doesn't that Ohio Riders sticker add about 60 hp? . .

The MSF course will be a breeze, and you will learn a lot. But, your learning doesn't stop there. They make you "Parking Lot" safe. It's up to you to apply what they teach you, on the streets. Search Google for riding tips and safe practices, then ride with some experienced riders. You will learn a lot just riding with others. The Buell Blast and the Suzuki GS 500 are both great starter bikes. You don't need to upgrade from them, but will probably want to after riding for two or three years, and once you've become a better rider. Don't be in a hurry to get a hotter bike. It's all about the journey. The Kawasaki Ninja 250, and the newer 300 are both great bikes to start with, and also highly recommended. Many others will tell you you'll be fine starting on a 600 if you keep your senses about you. The 600's are much closer to racing bikes than an auto off the showroom floor is to a race car. Those things will kill you before you can blink if you are careless and overly confident. Do yourself a favor and start on something similar to what I suggested, for the first couple of years. They will also be much cheaper to insure. For example, my 500 is a couple hundred a year. The Ninja 1000 would cost me $750 a year, and I'm no young pup. Before I forget, start on a used bike. You are going to find your first bike laying on it's side on the road or parking lot, maybe more than once. It happens. Don't scuff up a bike you are making payments on. Dents, scuffs and scrapes, and broken plastic happens. We all have had to pick up a bike from the ground at one time or another. For any that haven't, they haven't been riding long enough. Get a bike with some wear so that you won't cry when you scratch it. The less plastic, the better, unless you just want to learn how to fix it later. How do I know? Don't ask. One more thing. Post a new question, asking about riding gear for a beginner, helmet, pants, jacket, gloves, etc. You will get professional level advice from those who have forgotten more, than I will ever know. . . .

C'mon in. We're happy to have you join us. .

How about pepper spray, and a ball bat? I would dump the crook in the woods. .

Hide and watch. Thieves should be hanged in public. Every Wednesday, High noon, On the Courthouse Square, Bring a Lunch. .

That happened to a friend. Get a locking cage. Get armor for the lines in and out. Get an alarm. Get good lighting. Put the AC on the roof. .

The best thing for you to do is to find a large empty car park. Practice for one hour each day, starting and stopping with no gear shifting. Increase speed to 20 km/h then choose a place you wish to stop. Practice stopping and starting over and over. In one week you will be very good at the task. .