Tell me about the Harley V-Rod
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Originally posted by savageyzf
We call em squids. That is what happened to insurance. They are pimple faced teenagers that think they are Miguel Duamhel's or one of the Hayden brothers. They get on their crotch rockets and do endos and wheelies and have a life expectancy of 3000 miles.
They don't wear helmets, or protective clothing, boots, or gloves. They ride around at mach4 speeds weaving in and out of traffic on the rear tire only. Go by any Yamaha shop and look at the repair center. At just about anytime, you will see minimum of 4 R6's that are wrecked and still have the dealer tags on them. Same at the Kawi shop and Suzuki. The Honda riders seem to be a little more responsible for some reason. Harley's have the same problem. Many new riders get on an 800 lb hog for their first bike and don't realise they don't know what they are doing until they are underneath an 18 wheeler. Its sad.
We call em squids. That is what happened to insurance. They are pimple faced teenagers that think they are Miguel Duamhel's or one of the Hayden brothers. They get on their crotch rockets and do endos and wheelies and have a life expectancy of 3000 miles.
They don't wear helmets, or protective clothing, boots, or gloves. They ride around at mach4 speeds weaving in and out of traffic on the rear tire only. Go by any Yamaha shop and look at the repair center. At just about anytime, you will see minimum of 4 R6's that are wrecked and still have the dealer tags on them. Same at the Kawi shop and Suzuki. The Honda riders seem to be a little more responsible for some reason. Harley's have the same problem. Many new riders get on an 800 lb hog for their first bike and don't realise they don't know what they are doing until they are underneath an 18 wheeler. Its sad.
Couldn't agree with you more.-Mike-
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Originally posted by savageyzf
We call em squids. That is what happened to insurance. They are pimple faced teenagers that think they are Miguel Duamhel's or one of the Hayden brothers. They get on their crotch rockets and do endos and wheelies and have a life expectancy of 3000 miles.
They don't wear helmets, or protective clothing, boots, or gloves. They ride around at mach4 speeds weaving in and out of traffic on the rear tire only. Go by any Yamaha shop and look at the repair center. At just about anytime, you will see minimum of 4 R6's that are wrecked and still have the dealer tags on them. Same at the Kawi shop and Suzuki. The Honda riders seem to be a little more responsible for some reason. Harley's have the same problem. Many new riders get on an 800 lb hog for their first bike and don't realise they don't know what they are doing until they are underneath an 18 wheeler. Its sad.
We call em squids. That is what happened to insurance. They are pimple faced teenagers that think they are Miguel Duamhel's or one of the Hayden brothers. They get on their crotch rockets and do endos and wheelies and have a life expectancy of 3000 miles.
They don't wear helmets, or protective clothing, boots, or gloves. They ride around at mach4 speeds weaving in and out of traffic on the rear tire only. Go by any Yamaha shop and look at the repair center. At just about anytime, you will see minimum of 4 R6's that are wrecked and still have the dealer tags on them. Same at the Kawi shop and Suzuki. The Honda riders seem to be a little more responsible for some reason. Harley's have the same problem. Many new riders get on an 800 lb hog for their first bike and don't realise they don't know what they are doing until they are underneath an 18 wheeler. Its sad.
too true.
one shop here sold a guy an r1, only to watch him total it pulling out of the driveway. had 3 miles on from break in and 1/2 mile from the owner.
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Heeheeehee, "squids"? We call them organ donors and they fit your description to a Tee!
I've owned and ridden all different types of bikes but have not owned one since 1995. At this point I can honestly say that my next bike will be a touring model. Once you get used to having a windshield and saddlebags you become spoiled.
In the sqiuds' defense though, anyone who has ever thrown a leg over a modern superbike understands just how easy and effortless it is to get into the triple digits with that kind of HP/ weight ratio.
It takes a lot of restraint to keep yourself in check when you know that twisting the grip can give you such a rush.
Good luck with whatever choice you make.
I've owned and ridden all different types of bikes but have not owned one since 1995. At this point I can honestly say that my next bike will be a touring model. Once you get used to having a windshield and saddlebags you become spoiled.
In the sqiuds' defense though, anyone who has ever thrown a leg over a modern superbike understands just how easy and effortless it is to get into the triple digits with that kind of HP/ weight ratio.
It takes a lot of restraint to keep yourself in check when you know that twisting the grip can give you such a rush.Good luck with whatever choice you make.
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Originally posted by inski21
Wow! That Ninja does look sweet.
Wow! That Ninja does look sweet.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6710
Even with 10+ years of riding experience, I'm not 100% sure I'd throw a leg over that bad boy!
-Mike-
Thats it. That day will come sooner than I think!
Her name is ducati 996