Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

In my experience modifying vehicles, there isn’t going to be anything “stock” that can compete with aftermarket upgrades. The money you saved on the purchase price would be better put towards upgrading the suspension on that bike as opposed to buying a “better” bike that you‘ll inevitably be upgrading as well.

Just my opinion, but you also see it all the time with guys that buy the TRD Pro and immediately upgrade the suspension.

 

yea very cool bike, for sure you wanting to use it ride it for a little bit has a part in the allure as well that led you to buy it...


upgrading the suspension is a very good viable option, but if you think you can squeeze a buck out of the flip

I really feel like you wanted a yamaha coming from a honda

 

When I first got my sportster I went to a custom shop that I was doing some logo work for. One of the guys there said “Hey! That looks like a Harley but it isn’t leaking any oil!” These guys were a full custom shop that built panheads and shovels along side model As and full gasser builds. I always wanted something like that but that was back before I had confidence in my fabrication and building abilities.

 

I am not hating, I personally appreciate a good oil burning engine, gives character

its unbalanced wheels and alignments that I have zero patience for

 

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/d/burke-2019-yamaha-xsr-700/7471371056.html

@FreshOldTaco rides his Bolt pretty aggressively, scraping pegs and such..
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/d/fairfax-2014-yamaha-bolt-spec/7462290953.html

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/d/haymarket-2020-yamaha-mt-09/7466974155.html

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/d/alexandria-2017-kawasaki-z650-abs/7467610327.html

https://winchester.craigslist.org/mcy/d/winchester-2010-triumph-street-triple/7472785107.html

Why not a Thruxton? it has the fancy suspension already
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/mcy/d/washington-2016-triumph-thruxton/7473176457.html

 

the craigslist rebel

 

Ooh these are kinda rare/unique, and make for a nice track bike
https://harrisonburg.craigslist.org/mcy/d/monterey-harley-davidson-xr/7470667756.html
what?? Another one?
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/mcy/d/fredericksburg-2009-harley-davidson/7469373210.html

I think Summit has mini moto days. Is this a good price @w.adventures ?
https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/mcy/d/lovingston-2020-kawasaki-125-pro/7469859253.html

SV650 is an affordable/upgradeable track bike that can be used on the street
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/mcy/d/fredericksburg-2000-sv650-ready-to-ride/7468863284.html

 

Get the z125! That’s about what you would pay for a Navi. You have already owned one so you know if you like it or not.

 

wait, I thought we were helping @Doc Samson find another bike

 

and you

and tatts

we all getting bikes David!!!!!

 

Wife's on board with me getting a Navi but i don't think i want it until fall, when i will stop riding AT

 

buy now, receive later

dont sleep on it....

 

Need to recoup some of the $ from all the armor thats on my bike now. Lets just say, its equivalent to a rear bumper with a swingout

 

This man gets it! I keep looking at craigslist daily for some unknown reason

 

you know, I am only here to be a positive encouraging and supportive member of the group

 

I’ve been debating picking this up….
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mcy/d/canyon-country-2016-harley-davidson/7467115065.html

That tank lift has got to go though.


But also have the itch to go buy a Grom if the local dealership isn’t going to try and rape me for “exclusivity”.

 

I have harley fever for myself, but I say add a grom, the price per smiles factor is tough to beat.... you already have a harley
the insurance for the grom vs the harley must be a significant difference no?

 

I’m sure the insurance difference is going to be huge. Really what I’m looking for is something I can pass off as a ride “for my partner”. And if she doesn’t end up liking riding, guess I’ll just keep it.


The grom would fit her more comfortably because she’s short. I’d have to get Burly slammer shocks for the Roadster just so she could almost flat foot it.

 

I know I always joke about that

but if she loved riding it would be great, so maybe start small with a grom style mini bike, it can be intimidating