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Invasor
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PostPosted: Mon, 24th Sep 2012 04:40    Post subject: Motorcycles
I'll be getting my rider's licence soon and I'm looking to buy a motorcycle.

I found this one for a decent price: (1976 Honda CB550 Four)


An old four cylinders bike is probably not the safest thing for a newbie, but it's so damn cool and it sounds great Very Happy
And since I'm not a teenager anymore, I probably won't kill myself Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon, 24th Sep 2012 04:57    Post subject:
On behalf of the Motorcycle Rider Association I would like to you welcome you to the organ donor list.


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Invasor
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PostPosted: Mon, 24th Sep 2012 05:27    Post subject:
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sTo0z
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PostPosted: Mon, 24th Sep 2012 06:02    Post subject:
Had a lot of fun for a year on one... had to move toward a car eventually though. ;p It's a lot of fun to just riiiiiiiiiiiide. Enjoy it man. Very Happy

I think I had a 1986 Honda Rebel or something, lol.


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StrEagle




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PostPosted: Mon, 24th Sep 2012 07:39    Post subject:
An old 4 cylinder bike around 250-400cc is the best bike for a newbie.
They have almost exclusively excellent handling - perfect for a new driver.
Also they are cheap to maintain, and if you drop them, the damage is easily fixed.
The carburetors require some bit of more maintenance. Like every six months it's good to go get them calibrated.
Also once you buy it, it's a good idea to put on some crash bars/protectors on it.
Welcome Wink

P.S: another good thing to put on, is a oil dropper for the chain - no need to stop every 500-1000km and make yourself full in oil, by cleaning the chain and applying new oil - just replace the oil canister of the dropper and you're good for another 2000-4000km - probably enough for each engine oil cycle.


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Invasor
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PostPosted: Mon, 24th Sep 2012 21:36    Post subject:
Nice, thanks for the tips StrEagle.
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Bigperm




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PostPosted: Tue, 25th Sep 2012 19:16    Post subject:
My buddie had a honda CB and that thing was bullet proof. There a good bike. Im a sport bike guy myself. I really miss my CBR1000RR. Think i might try and find a good used RC51 for next year. Smile


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JahLux
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PostPosted: Tue, 25th Sep 2012 19:39    Post subject:
ive got a Honda cr125 2 stroke Very Happy
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Bigperm




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PostPosted: Wed, 26th Sep 2012 17:20    Post subject:
JahLux wrote:
ive got a Honda cr125 2 stroke Very Happy


I used to have a 1979 CR125 . Loved that bike


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StrEagle




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PostPosted: Wed, 26th Sep 2012 17:36    Post subject:
A friend of mine bought a 2008 Yamaha YBR 125 - an awesome bike for a first one.


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and yes, mine is only average
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Pfiemelcheese




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PostPosted: Mon, 1st Oct 2012 07:39    Post subject:
JahLux wrote:
ive got a Honda cr125 2 stroke Very Happy


I'd rather have something else strokeD.


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JahLux
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PostPosted: Mon, 1st Oct 2012 16:52    Post subject:
Bigperm wrote:
JahLux wrote:
ive got a Honda cr125 2 stroke Very Happy


I used to have a 1979 CR125 . Loved that bike


They looked alot different back then but i love em all, Honda all the way when it comes to dirtbikes, imo the only way to ride Wink
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TheMenace




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PostPosted: Thu, 4th Oct 2012 13:46    Post subject:
You should look into the Honda Shadow. http://www.shadowriders.net
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miragui




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PostPosted: Fri, 5th Oct 2012 10:00    Post subject:
You have balls of steel Invasor, driving a motorcycle in Brazil. Some crazy driving going on there.


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StrEagle




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PostPosted: Fri, 5th Oct 2012 10:05    Post subject:
Shit man, in Bulgaria every 2-nd driver has bought his driving's license, with no exam or course whatsoever. City driving a bike is scary stuff. Also there are bikers that go 200km/h in small city streets, and driver's rage, and people often don't give right of passage.
So I drive in the city only exclusively to get out of it.
And almost all motorcycles drive with high beams in city limits.


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and yes, mine is only average
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Invasor
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PostPosted: Fri, 5th Oct 2012 17:38    Post subject:
miragui wrote:
You have balls of steel Invasor, driving a motorcycle in Brazil. Some crazy driving going on there.

Well I will keep driving my car most of the time, the motorcycle will be for weekends mostly. But yeah, it's not really safe Laughing

What StrEagle just described is a lot like my city...
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