Author Topic: TVC15's daily diary (Read 9060 times)

TVC15 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 28, 2009, 06:45:45 AM »

Quote from: Akala on March 28, 2009, 06:40:21 AM

A Ducati? That's too nice. Go for the TRIUMPH. That or rice it up with a Zuki.

I really like the style of the GT 1000s, and since I no longer plan on buying a new car this year, the price is modest enough. A new Ducati GT is like 12k, right? That's probably half as much as I'd spend on a car.

But please, gimme the "whys" on your suggestions. I am newb total.

Akala · « **Reply #61 on:** March 28, 2009, 06:59:32 AM »

I was pretty much kidding. Triumphs suck. Every person I've ever seen ride a Triumph has been lame. I have heard nothing but good things about Ducati, but then again, I only really know one 'biker guy'.

Actually, Ducati is like a fantastic model I think. You should totally get one. You'd be fancy.

TVC15 · « **Reply #62 on:** March 28, 2009, 07:19:59 AM »

Quote from: Akala on March 28, 2009, 06:59:32 AM

Actually, Ducati is like a fantastic model I think. You should totally get one. You'd be fancy.

I was originally looking at Kawasaki crotch rocket things, and one of my friends was like "Dude, you're a Ducati or Buell guy." And I liked the bikes he showed me by them, but I liked the Ducati shit more.

Propagandhim · « **Reply #63 on:** March 28, 2009, 11:34:40 AM »

The Ducati GT is an insane, insane bike. Then again, any motorcycle you buy that's $12,000 will be a fucking ride.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #64 on:** March 28, 2009, 12:03:30 PM »

White Man on a hog?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #65 on:** March 28, 2009, 12:13:40 PM »

end life crisis :'(

Eric P · « **Reply #66 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:39:38 PM »

Quote from: Akala on March 28, 2009, 06:59:32 AM

I was pretty much kidding. Triumphs suck.

TE Lawrence died on a Triumph.

TVC15 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:55:25 PM »

and I will save Malek from his pathetic timebomb of a life. I will give him the option of freeing him.

TVC15 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:56:38 PM »

what is a cafe racer? That sounds womanly or matronly. That;s the shit demi is into.

TVC15 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:06:04 PM »

Is that thing capable of road-ready awesomesauce? In a fight where I had to jump and have my back wheel demolsh some old crippled woman,would that bike be able to compare?

Sorry gin, that toy is not the winner. This is so far:

daddy horny

Reb · « **Reply #70 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:11:07 PM »

When did Genghis Cohen go gay?

EDIT: Ooohh, he redeemed himself in the nick of time.

TVC15 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:11:58 PM »

What are you on about? The bike looks wonderful. What would you rather have it look like?

TVC15 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:13:07 PM »

Yet still the Ducati GT1000 I posted looks better.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #73 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:13:16 PM »

cafe racers are sexy. I wish bike designs would go back to the 50's and 60's looks.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #74 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:13:43 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on March 28, 2009, 03:55:25 PM

and I will save Malek from his pathetic timebomb of a life. I will give him the option of freeing him.

You wouldn't ride all the way to Winnipeg.

TVC15 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:16:51 PM »

what am cafe racer

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #76 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:20:34 PM »

TVC15 · « **Reply #77 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:29:47 PM »

That Yamaha looks boner worthy.

ergh, uh, practical help. I know no one that owns a bike. How do I go about getting a permit or license? Do I just go to the DMV, do another written test, and go on a test ride?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #78 on:** March 28, 2009, 04:36:07 PM »

everyone will tell you to take lessons first.

TVC15 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 29, 2009, 05:39:04 AM »

Just got back from a party at the Party Mansion site 2 in Capitol Hill. Protip: "I can't drink anymore" apparently means "Want any pills."

I dunno, it's nice to know that I recently made a basically new batch of cool and close friends. I am feeling something of a glow.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #80 on:** March 29, 2009, 05:49:11 AM »

To quote The Dark Knight "ITS ALWAYS DARKEST BEFORE THE DAWN"

TVC15 · « **Reply #81 on:** March 29, 2009, 06:13:15 AM »

mmmm molly ringwald

TVC15 · « **Reply #82 on:** March 29, 2009, 10:33:27 PM »

I still like the way the GT 1000 looks best, really. Gimme something you think looks better and also has a similar (12k-ish) price, Cohen.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #83 on:** March 29, 2009, 10:53:36 PM »

Dudes there a difference between cafe racers, nakeds and streetfighters.
Most of what Jinfash has posted are nakeds.

Streetfighter:
Triumph Speed Triple

Cruiser, that will kick sport bikes in a straight line:
Yamaha Vmax

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #84 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:15:14 PM »

All black motorcycles are sick looking

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #85 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:18:43 PM »

On a serious note I would not reccommend something over 600cc for a novice, invalidating my post. Maybe get a Honda VTR250 which looks like the Ducati posted by Jin, a Yamaha SR400 modded which looks like a cafe racer or if you want to kill yourself a Street Triple which looks like the Speed Triple but is the 600cc range.

TVC15 · « **Reply #86 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:23:47 PM »

Why does cc matter so much? I mean, if I start with a higher cc, that just means I'll acclimate towards that more quickly. That Ducati gt 1000 is like over 900cc and I wanteeeee

TVC15 · « **Reply #87 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:32:56 PM »

The gameplan is:

1) Pass the learner's permit test. That will give me the ability to drive by meself during daylight, without a passenger.
2) After I pass, troll craigslist for a cheap bike
3) Eventually take test before fall, since that's when the daylight goes away
4) See how I feel about buying something fancier at that point

How much is insurance gonna run me? Cheaper or more than car. I have heard both.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #88 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:39:53 PM »

First: Ducati have a rep for being posers i.e. rich guys like yourself that ride to a cafe on the weekend and have brunch and the rest of the week their bikes spend the rest of their time in the garage or some such.
Second: From what I understand the U.S has no limits for novice riders but Yurop and other countries do which limit cc's. CC's in and of themselves aren't a hard indicator of danger. A 1000cc cruiser is safer than a 250cc race replica.
Also a rider on a 250cc bike that knows what he's doing can probably out out-accelerate and out-race a novice on a 500cc one.

Get yourself some proper riding gear, I know you've got a death wish but skin grafts are no fun for anyone. Maintenance should be more expensive than a car, tyres should be more expensive than a car and need to be changed about twice as often as a car depending on use, bike type etc.

TVC15 · « **Reply #89 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:49:39 PM »

Any recs on a good starter bike? Even what brands would be good for a starter bike? I figure I am looking in the 400-600cc range. Ish.

I just want something cheap to get started with.

Propagandhim · « **Reply #90 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:51:10 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on March 29, 2009, 11:50:09 PM

Yeah, Ducati's are typically for greasy Jersey types.

You wish you were in the Jerz.

Propagandhim · « **Reply #91 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:55:17 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on March 29, 2009, 11:51:58 PM

I'm not fake tan enough :'(

Let's hang out. I got a bottle of Mystic Tan and Cookies and Cream flavored Muscle Milk with your name on it.

TVC15 · « **Reply #92 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:56:41 PM »

Will you fegs stop sucking each others cocks and post the motorcycles that you think best encapsulate my persona

Propagandhim · « **Reply #93 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:57:45 PM »

I think it best reflects your mystery and whimsy.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #94 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:58:44 PM »

Are Ducati's guido bikes, really?

OK, just made the connection

, but still, doesn't seem to fit them.

I like that Triumph that FP posted.

TVC15 · « **Reply #95 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:00:13 AM »

What about a Kawasaki Vulcan 500LTD?

Cheap. 500cc. Apparently a good starter bike. Could probably find a 2-3 year old model really cheap.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #96 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:00:27 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on March 29, 2009, 11:56:41 PM

Will you distinguished effete fellows stop sucking each others cocks and post the motorcycles that you think best encapsulate my persona

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #97 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:04:53 AM »

I think it'd have to be a Triumph which model I don't know though.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/USA/

Propagandhim · « **Reply #98 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:05:50 AM »

Post a pic of yourself TVC - then we'll truly know whether you're best on a sport bike or a cruiser.

TVC15 · « **Reply #99 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:06:42 AM »

Quote from: Fresh Prince on March 30, 2009, 12:04:53 AM

I think it'd have to be a Triumph which model I don't know though.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/USA/

Why the fuck would I buy an American vehicle?

Doh, they are british (right?), am dumb

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #100 on:** March 30, 2009, 12:48:23 AM »

God damn, now I want a motorbike.

How'd this happen?

Quote from: TVC 15 on March 30, 2009, 12:06:42 AM

Quote from: Fresh Prince on March 30, 2009, 12:04:53 AM
I think it'd have to be a Triumph which model I don't know though.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/USA/

Why the fuck would I buy an American vehicle?

Doh, they are british (right?), am dumb

I know extremely, extremely, little about bike culture, beside Triumph being one of the few, perhaps only, non-Amuricun brands accepted by the Patriot biker hordes.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #101 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:09:54 AM »

I think Triumph says I'm different and rich but I'm not a wanker about it. They make some nice retro bikes, a good/great sports bike-Daytona 675 and of course a couple of street fighters. Oh yeah they make 3 cylinder bikes which is also different.

TVC15 · « **Reply #102 on:** March 30, 2009, 03:29:42 AM »

Quote from: Fresh Prince on March 30, 2009, 02:09:54 AM

I think Triumph says I'm different and rich but I'm not a wanker about it. They make some nice retro bikes, a good/great sports bike-Daytona 675 and of course a couple of street fighters. Oh yeah they make 3 cylinder bikes which is also different.

Do you have an opinion on Kawasaki Vulcan 500s as starter bikes? Wise or shit planning?

TVC15 · « **Reply #103 on:** March 30, 2009, 03:36:09 AM »

Also, there is some sort of radio receiver attachment so I can listen to zune/ipod, right? Because if I can't sing along to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road while driving, that's a deal breaker.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #104 on:** March 30, 2009, 03:49:47 AM »

Generally young people riding cruisers are hah. If you want something easy( (in terms of rider position) to ride get a motard, streetfighter with an upright position.

Note I do not actually ride a bike, just read a shit load and talked to a few people who do ride so take everything I say for an Australian-centric, possibly bullshit pov. Though Ducati's are for posers and guidos and Aprilia's are too by association.

TVC15 · « **Reply #105 on:** March 30, 2009, 03:55:32 AM »

What is an appropriate age for a cruiser, then? I am 28 so I'm not really young.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #106 on:** March 30, 2009, 04:09:24 AM »

Hell I'd say 40, maybe 25 if you're in the south or live rurally.

Suzuki GS500 or SV650 are good bikes and should be found for cheap. I'd stay away from fairings since they are expensive to replace.

TVC15 · « **Reply #107 on:** March 30, 2009, 04:12:16 AM »

Fairings are like the, uh, case/armor-ish plastic shell designs, right? I think they way lame anyway.

I will look at those ones you mentioned.

TVC15 · « **Reply #108 on:** March 30, 2009, 04:37:17 PM »

Ok, so, if I take the course, I get to bypass the written and driving test and they just give me my endorsement with no limitations. I think I am going to do this.

I am going to do it at Kirkland (unless anyone has a better suggestion--http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/motoschools.html). They, I guess, use 300cc or less bikes for the course.

I may do this within the next several weeks. And then I will get a couple grand together and get me something in the $5k-ish range.

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