Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts:
47,242
Registered:
Apr 19, '02
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 39,997
User ID: 670,238
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
This bike a wild wicked woman of a ride. She can move and if im not on it she will kick me off. This is definitely not a beginners bike. I just was all smiles when I was not scanning 360 for external danger and saying to myself wtf, I just touched the throttle barely and I am futzing moving. The Pirelli tires need to be heated up to get the right performance. The Exhaust note is an unmistakable whistle- bad ass! I m still a bit afraid to get back on it.
I have images taken of me I will post. But for some reason I need an external memory card put in the phone to get them off my phone. I got a Red Street Triple R., with some accessories coming in 3 weeks, A black Scorpion EXO 500 helmet, a Strength and Speed Seven Sins Black Leather Jacket and some black Triumph gloves.
I bought the bike in the belly of the beast, Triumph of LA. It has been a year since I have rode a bike. Last ride was a Harley Fatboy. Traffic time in LA is a dangerous time.
As a man, we never grow up. We are always little boys when it comes to toys. Have mercy!
-----signature-----
"What is here is there. What is not here is nowhere." Vishvasara Tantra
"Ever tried, Ever Failed. No matter. Try Again.
Fail Again. Fail Better. Samuel Beckett
|
|
Link to this post
|
ZartanAround
Title: Torpid Curmudgeon
Posts:
13,775
Registered:
Feb 6, '04
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 11,365
User ID: 892,117
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
take a riding class to get your confidence up.
maybe you can make some buddies, worst case you make
everyone jealous with your fancy new gear.
fear is a survival instinct for a reason.
-----signature-----
what are nice chickens like you doing in a coop like this?
|
|
Link to this post
|
Bonzoboy1
Posts:
7,090
Registered:
Aug 1, '08
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 7,015
User ID: 1,312,136
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
|
I'm not much on crotch rockets anymore but I have been considering a BMW 1600 GT or GTL, these things can move with an inline 6 cylinder motor but are still a touring bike.
-----signature-----
Politicians are like diapers, they should be changed often and for the same reason.
|
|
Link to this post
|
__Bonk__
Posts:
53,947
Registered:
Jul 25, '09
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 53,339
User ID: 1,364,654
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
Good for you. THe riding class idea is a good one. I would take one if I bought a motorcycle
-----signature-----
I keep my eyes fixed on the sun!
A change in feeling is a change in destiny.
|
|
Link to this post
|
Z-Elder
Posts:
8,621
Registered:
Mar 15, '02
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 8,465
User ID: 657,803
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
|
Careful!!
-----signature-----
"The poison of our ordinary habits has killed the magic of the moment"
"Men are not in hell because God is angry with them . . .
they stand in the state of division and separation which by their own motion, they have made for themselves"
|
|
Link to this post
|
Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts:
47,242
Registered:
Apr 19, '02
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 39,997
User ID: 670,238
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
Im not too proud to take a safety class again. I have been riding almost 30 years. When you are done drinking the Harley Kool aid and want a beast , check out this beast, a Triumph Rocket. Rocket sounds about right for you, Bonzo.
-----signature-----
"What is here is there. What is not here is nowhere." Vishvasara Tantra
"Ever tried, Ever Failed. No matter. Try Again.
Fail Again. Fail Better. Samuel Beckett
|
|
Link to this post
|
Bonzoboy1
Posts:
7,090
Registered:
Aug 1, '08
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 7,015
User ID: 1,312,136
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
Modeeb posted:
As a man, we never grow up. We are always little boys when it comes to toys. Have mercy!
Just remember that things tend to hurt longer than they used to when we are injured.
-----signature-----
Politicians are like diapers, they should be changed often and for the same reason.
|
|
Link to this post
|
Bonzoboy1
Posts:
7,090
Registered:
Aug 1, '08
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 7,015
User ID: 1,312,136
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
I think this is more my style
not too many touring bikes pop a wheelie. 
-----signature-----
Politicians are like diapers, they should be changed often and for the same reason.
|
|
Link to this post
|
__Bonk__
Posts:
53,947
Registered:
Jul 25, '09
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 53,339
User ID: 1,364,654
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
Modeeb start slow, really slow. Get familiar with the bike over time.
Have fun!
I admire your adventurous spirit
-----signature-----
I keep my eyes fixed on the sun!
A change in feeling is a change in destiny.
|
|
Link to this post
|
Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts:
47,242
Registered:
Apr 19, '02
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 39,997
User ID: 670,238
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
If you are not a little afraid of the motorcycle, then it's the wrong bike. The problem is every movement needs an awareness. The brakes on this bike are excellent. I just flat out will never drive this bike in the rain. If Im on the road and it rains , I'm parking and going to stay until it passes. This may make for some unexpected adventures.
Bonzo back at ya: Triumph Rocket Wheelie
-----signature-----
"What is here is there. What is not here is nowhere." Vishvasara Tantra
"Ever tried, Ever Failed. No matter. Try Again.
Fail Again. Fail Better. Samuel Beckett
|
|
Link to this post
|
Jorrdan
Posts:
6,485
Registered:
Oct 19, '01
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 6,432
User ID: 470,257
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
I keep toying with the idea of taking lessons and then buying a bike for my mid life crisis.
Probably less dangerous than riding a 20-something.
That said, I watched a guy in the lane next to me slam into and then under the back of a dump truck on his bike just yesterday. He crawled out from underneath it and didn't appear to be injured but I swear I don't know how. Scared the hell out of me. I see stuff like that and I start rethinking the 20-something.
-----signature-----
Eh.
|
|
Link to this post
|
IMHO
Title: Official Outpost Greeter
Posts:
30,884
Registered:
Nov 1, '01
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 28,020
User ID: 490,177
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
I'm telling you dude, you need to write an autobiography. Grats on the new bike. I rode mine not to long ago and driving on the streets with it was intense.
People just don't see me.
-----signature-----
You're Right ~ Koneg
He's [Manegarm] like the Fred Phelps of atheism. ~Bubbledude
many of you are in the Republican boat, aka the ship of fools. ~Modeeb
We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different. ~Kurt Vonnegut
|
|
Link to this post
|
sweeny_comodore
Posts:
9,066
Registered:
Aug 23, '07
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 8,113
User ID: 1,248,480
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
what did you buy, mo?
guy i work with just bought a triumph speedmaster.
the thing is sweet.
i want one now
-----signature-----
Jesus? No, but there is indeed a god shaped hole in the heart of man, why is yours so empty? -- snarf igraine the original monotheism: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phallus
|
|
Link to this post
|
Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts:
47,242
Registered:
Apr 19, '02
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 39,997
User ID: 670,238
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
What is a twenty something?
I started out small and worked my way up. I think a 250 is a good starter bike. I'm smiling and driving. It is flat out fun. A woman on a bike is just irresistibly attractive. I bought a 2012 Diablo Red Street Triple R. 
I really like the look and performance of Triumph. You can buy a used bike and save tons of money, Swirly. I have to pay someone to work on mine. That is why I buy new, too. I cant unscrew anything without having extra bolts when Im done.
Im reading the futzing manual on this bike, though.
-----signature-----
"What is here is there. What is not here is nowhere." Vishvasara Tantra
"Ever tried, Ever Failed. No matter. Try Again.
Fail Again. Fail Better. Samuel Beckett
|
|
Link to this post
|
sweeny_comodore
Posts:
9,066
Registered:
Aug 23, '07
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 8,113
User ID: 1,248,480
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
id have to get it in red
and it also needs a spoked front wheel.
motorcycles just dont look right, to me, without spokes
-----signature-----
Jesus? No, but there is indeed a god shaped hole in the heart of man, why is yours so empty? -- snarf igraine the original monotheism: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phallus
|
|
Link to this post
|
Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts:
47,242
Registered:
Apr 19, '02
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 39,997
User ID: 670,238
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
|
Metal Poosay!
-----signature-----
"What is here is there. What is not here is nowhere." Vishvasara Tantra
"Ever tried, Ever Failed. No matter. Try Again.
Fail Again. Fail Better. Samuel Beckett
|
|
Link to this post
|
ZartanAround
Title: Torpid Curmudgeon
Posts:
13,775
Registered:
Feb 6, '04
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 11,365
User ID: 892,117
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
jesus christ mo. you are a bad influence.
-----signature-----
what are nice chickens like you doing in a coop like this?
|
|
Link to this post
|
Bonzoboy1
Posts:
7,090
Registered:
Aug 1, '08
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 7,015
User ID: 1,312,136
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
|
I started riding a Honda Trail 70cc when I was 10 and just kept going up, my dad started trail riding back in the early 60s so we were out a lot.
-----signature-----
Politicians are like diapers, they should be changed often and for the same reason.
|
|
Link to this post
|
Cawlin
Posts:
20,754
Registered:
Feb 22, '05
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 20,667
User ID: 1,030,445
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
Modeeb posted:
When you are done drinking the Harley Kool aid...
Pfft... Harley Schmarley...
You know what the difference is between a Harley and a Hoover right?
The position of the dirtbag. 
-----signature-----
If ignorance were painful, half the posters here would be on morphine drips.
Everyone playing WoW knows everything about playing two classes: 1) their own and 2) Hunters
|
|
Link to this post
|
the_great_ontex
Title: This is what cool looks like
Posts:
31,805
Registered:
Feb 13, '12
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 806
User ID: 1,438,403
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
Sounds like fun, bikes are awesome and in CA I've noticed, since people are allowed to lane split, they're use in LA must be awesome
I once tried to ride my friend's scooter and I froze up when I cranked the gas peddle on and wasn't able to turn. I crashed into the curb. He wasn't mad at me, or at least he thought the situation was much more hilarious than furious  I have no fear of riding a motor cycle though, even though when I was very young I was in a motor cycle accident without a helmet on and got messed up pretty bad
-----signature-----
(none)
|
|
Link to this post
|
Jorrdan
Posts:
6,485
Registered:
Oct 19, '01
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 6,432
User ID: 470,257
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
Modeeb posted:
What is a twenty something?
I started out small and worked my way up. I think a 250 is a good starter bike. I'm smiling and driving. It is flat out fun. A woman on a bike is just irresistibly attractive. I bought a 2012 Diablo Red Street Triple R.
I really like the look and performance of Triumph. You can buy a used bike and save tons of money, Swirly. I have to pay someone to work on mine. That is why I buy new, too. I cant unscrew anything without having extra bolts when Im done.
Im reading the futzing manual on this bike, though.
You, of all people, have to ask?
A 20-something is normally a person.
-----signature-----
Eh.
|
|
Link to this post
|
Modeeb
Title: A Ghost In The Machine
Posts:
47,242
Registered:
Apr 19, '02
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 39,997
User ID: 670,238
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
|
Oh! So you are drinking from the fountain of youth. Go on and give yourself permission. It's a joy available to women now. Ultimately, Jordan, its really all about self acceptance aging. Nobody, but you can give you this. If you want to give yourself a real present: love yourself and be aware when you are unduly criticizing yourself. Then you dont need the mirror image. I am identifying with my bike: I'm a fast lean street hooligan. Im the man your mama and girl friends warned you not to date. I'm far from this. I am really a gentle soul. Ultimately I could give that bike away tomorrow and be just as happy. But why- life is made for fun and relaxation? Make aware living a priority and be all the woman you can be, whatever way you want to be.
-----signature-----
"What is here is there. What is not here is nowhere." Vishvasara Tantra
"Ever tried, Ever Failed. No matter. Try Again.
Fail Again. Fail Better. Samuel Beckett
|
|
Link to this post
|
Ashmaele
Title: Pastor of Muppets
Posts:
19,662
Registered:
Jan 15, '02
Extended Info (if available)
Real Post Cnt: 15,903
User ID: 612,352
|
Subject:
I was Frightened Getting On My Bike Today for The First Time
|
Jorrdan posted:
I keep toying with the idea of taking lessons and then buying a bike for my mid life crisis.
Probably less dangerous than riding a 20-something.
That said, I watched a guy in the lane next to me slam into and then under the back of a dump truck on his bike just yesterday. He crawled out from underneath it and didn't appear to be injured but I swear I don't know how. Scared the hell out of me. I see stuff like that and I start rethinking the 20-something.
A+++
-----signature-----
I had a dream. It was an incredible dream. When I awoke, I had a huge mess to clean up. 
|
|
Link to this post
|
