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I like that middle one alot! I am going to take the course you speak of and I am in the first stages of looking at a bike... I will take that reccomendation and goto a shop and sit on a ton of bikes.



Price range: well about 5-7k or less



Ideally I would like a used bike..



Whats the big problem with dropping a bike.. I mean are we talking at 60 or at a standstill... Mostly cosmetic right?
 
Yes, but if you drop a fully faired sport bike at a standstill you could be looking at hundreds or thousands for replacement OEM plastic. If you are ok with a little rash no big deal. For 5-7K used there are quite few options. Here are a couple suggestions (these are actually some bikes I'm looking at to replace my ex500):



A late model SV650 (naked or s version) would easily be in that range, has plenty of get up and go, under 400 lbs dry, and very maneuverable. The s has a more aggressive riding position than the naked but not extreme like the race replica type bikes. If you want fully faired lower panels can be added (the 08 650s only come fully faired). Lots of after market support.



Another sporty option with a more casual riding position (read: forward lean but not super aggressive) is the CBRF4i. More performance than the SV but can be managed if kept in the low rpm range. It was discontinued in 06 but you get Honda quality and are generally not difficult to find used.
 
Both of those are GREAT bikes, have ridden them and would highly recommend them but keep in mind that at 6'2" he may find the CBR more than a bit cramped. The SV650 would be a bit better. This was the main reason I suggested the VFR, it can easily accommodate someone 6' + as well as a passenger although it is on the big side for a beginner at 500 + lbs and most definitely a fully faired bike will be expensive to repair if you do drop it. Those are considerations you have to take into account. This brings us back to the notion that you want to sit on as many bikes as you can to see how they feel. Get down in a crouch behind the windshield see if you still feel comfortable.
 
Just a pointer, MSF course is a good thing, I have just taken it since I needed the license.

They will teach you important things and then test you on it. but again you will learn how to

drive going 20MPH in a parking lot. you need to keep learning and later on you can

take the advance course which will teach you allot and some even offer on road

experience.



I have just wetnessed 3 motorcycle craches this past 2 weeks. and 2 of them they had

no jackets on!, trust me you need it, those who are trying to look good, ended up with messed up arms and broken shoulders, and they still looked stupid to me. wear full gear

you will NOT regret it.
 
Sorry if this has already been discussed... my first post. Does anyone have suggestions for buffing/repairing dings and chips in a Hayabusa carbon fiber front fender?



Thanks guys. John Henry, Lakeland, FL
 
Here's mine, an 03 RC51



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By z06joe, shot with SP500UZ at 2007-04-27
 
I was looking at those sport bikes and sport tourers but I just couldnt get away from Harley. I was extremely tempting by the BMW K1200GT but in the end it seemed like just to much bike for everyday use (150hp). So I bought an 09 Harley FLHX Street Glide. It is gorgeous, built in the USA (but I would and have owned foreign bikes), has tons of "flash", stereo and cruise control, hard bags and is supremely comfortable while still handling great for an 800lb bike.



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<-- cbr 929rr here. It was painted satin white and has no shine to it, but man does she look good.



sprayed the frame and swingarms trim black and had the wheels powdercoated white. mmm...
 
Here is my 2002 Yamaha Vstar 1100 custom. Few mods like 2-1 pipes,homemade air intake setup,some light carb mods and rejetting, no reflectors, moved rear brake reservoir, custom cut seat by me,painted tank by me as well.



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Treated myself to a Christmas present and picked up a low mileage '82 Suzuki Katana 1000. Only 5,400 miles on the clock. Needs a little basic maintenance and a lot of detailing, but quite clean and nice. The biggest issue is the black two-tone on the bottom of the tank and front fairing which isn't factory. I think I can carefully wet sand it off the tank since it's over the factory clear coat. The fairing has been repainted at some point and needs to be redone.



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Chilling with my '85 750 Katana:



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Love those yin-yang gauges:



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Good of a place to start posting as any. :2thumbs:



This is mine. 2008 Yamaha FJR1300. It's bone stock other than a Garmin GPS.



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Cheers!
 
atticdog said:
same goal as me?

reduce weight and go green?
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Hey, I will admit to throwing a seat on it and riding down my driveway, how about you???



Seriously though, is it apart for mods? Curious what you are planning for the beast...
 
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