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Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by Sacrifice, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. Mar 11, 2020 at 12:31 PM
    Zeke588

    Zeke588 Well-Known Member

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    I told her I need different bikes for Different occasions. lol
     
  2. Mar 11, 2020 at 12:31 PM
    uhplifted

    uhplifted The Hopfather

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    Bird shit on my jacket on my way to the dealer. Fucking flying rats
     
  3. Mar 11, 2020 at 12:32 PM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    One reason I bought the grom was for the wife to get her motorcycle endorsement. Now she is afraid of dropping it because it is new. I told her give me a couple months and I will fix that.
     
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  4. Mar 11, 2020 at 12:33 PM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    I don’t want to look at the bastard child in the garage on weekdays!
     
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  5. Mar 11, 2020 at 12:34 PM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Just be thankful you don’t live in Florida with lovebugs
     
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  6. Mar 11, 2020 at 12:45 PM
    fatfurious2

    fatfurious2 IG: great_white_taco

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    Thats bad luck bro
     
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  7. Mar 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM
    uhplifted

    uhplifted The Hopfather

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    :brianr:
     
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  8. Mar 11, 2020 at 1:01 PM
    uhplifted

    uhplifted The Hopfather

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    Well, first freeway ride was a success (minus being shit on by a bird). I think I was definitely death gripping because my fingers hurt now :rofl:
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2020 at 1:36 PM
    loosnut

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    I would buy a grom for that reason but she does like sport bikes, to ride. When she got he M endorsement I bought her a EX500. She rode it down the driveway and said I don’t like it.
     
  10. Mar 11, 2020 at 2:43 PM
    HerT4R

    HerT4R Nomadic

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    dang, i wish my spouse bought me a moto. Ive got a Honda CRF250L Rally, I really like it. I have only put like 150miles on it (ODO is around 1250miles) but I already want to upgrade
     
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  11. Mar 11, 2020 at 2:52 PM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    I put a deposit down on one of those a couple of years ago. We would have had to lower it too much for her though so backed out. Looks like a sweet around town bike.
     
  12. Mar 11, 2020 at 3:03 PM
    HerT4R

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    I am enjoying it out here around town. Now i just want something that can handle a few highways for ease and this doesnt really (at least not with ease). :-/

    Its got a thinner aftermarket seat and lowering link so its more manageable height wise for me with my 33" inseam
     
  13. Mar 11, 2020 at 3:05 PM
    FreshOldTaco

    FreshOldTaco Well-Known Rider

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    Post a pic of your bike
     
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  14. Mar 11, 2020 at 3:17 PM
    HerT4R

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    My moto pic taking skills need work. I was picking up dinner for the wife and I snapped this.
    20200225_183832.jpg
     
  15. Mar 11, 2020 at 3:33 PM
    loosnut

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    I got a DEAL,I only paid $200.for it.
     
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  16. Mar 11, 2020 at 3:52 PM
    Joker56ace

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    Death grip will cause speed wobbles, lossen your grip
     
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  17. Mar 11, 2020 at 4:10 PM
    uhplifted

    uhplifted The Hopfather

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    I didn’t think I was death gripping, I wasn’t trying to anyways hmm. I think part of the reason is my gloves. They fucking suck and are not comfortable. I’m ordering new ones.
     
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  18. Mar 11, 2020 at 4:22 PM
    grdgz97

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    Hell. Haven’t ridden with love bugs. That’s gotta suck ass.
     
  19. Mar 11, 2020 at 4:28 PM
    grdgz97

    grdgz97 Well-Known Member

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    Good 50-60 miles today. Nowhere in particular, just here and there. Did make it to the school lot at the end to practice some quick stops. Not the same as an oh shit moment, but hopefully beneficial if the need should arise.:bikewheelie2:
     
  20. Mar 11, 2020 at 4:30 PM
    uhplifted

    uhplifted The Hopfather

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    I should look in to taking a rider safety course. I haven’t done one since I did my license probably close to 8 years ago. I’m getting more comfortable on the bike but always good to relearn safety things.
     

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