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by ramathorn
Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:05 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: First bike, <$2000 , Sportbike, -- Help Refine my list!!
Replies: 18
Views: 8117

Hey I don't know if you already went out and bought that bike but I found something that would probably work pretty well for you and it's in Florida. Good luck

http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/8/7/89589087.htm
by ramathorn
Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:38 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Buying a ninja 250 but...
Replies: 7
Views: 3468

Personally I like to have the cash in my hand if I'm going to make any kind of purchase. Granted I'm young and the biggest purchase I've made was like $700, but I think it's nice to be done with it and not have it hanging over my head.
by ramathorn
Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: "False sense of security" - Superbikes
Replies: 39
Views: 15941

Thanks for the article. Jacket, gloves, pants, boots, and a helmet always seemed obvious to me, but I never thought about a back protector. Does anyone know how much those full body racing suits are that all the professionals wear? I'm sure they're too expensive, but I think that'd be pretty cool to...
by ramathorn
Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: help here!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 5592

If you're worried about the prices of the Suzuki check Craigslist, Cycletrader, or even ebay and you should be able to find one for cheaper. Personally I want the Hyosung, but it is a bit out of my price range for a first bike. I also don't know how I'd feel about getting something brand new when it...
by ramathorn
Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:19 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Deal's Gap
Replies: 9
Views: 4164

Deal's Gap

I'm not sure if everyone knows about this area, but I figured most would since it's very popular around here and I also saw it featured on the Speed channel. The Tail of the Dragon is (I would guess) the most intense part with 300+ curves in 11 miles. I haven't started riding yet so I'm not going to...
by ramathorn
Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:03 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Hyosung GT650R
Replies: 3
Views: 2280

Hyosung GT650R

I'm still looking around for a starter bike and I have come across a few places that have said you can buy a Hyosung 650 and have it tuned down to where it only puts out the power of a 250. Then when you feel like moving up, it can be switched back to a 650. Does anybody know if this is true? This s...
by ramathorn
Mon Jul 02, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: Hyosung GT250R Comet Review
Replies: 29
Views: 76269

Anthony it sounds to me that you're problem should be with that dealer and not Hyosung. I know they're new to the states, but you're the only one I have heard of that has a problem with them especially one this extensive. Their track record across the globe is supposedly pretty good. Sorry your deal...
by ramathorn
Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Ninja 250
Replies: 3
Views: 2065

Ninja 250

So after a lot of consideration into a 500, I've pretty much settled on a 250 for my starter bike. Everyone suggests the Ninja 250, but honestly, I'm having a hard time getting over how unappealing it is to look at it. Even if it is just a starter bike, I want it to be something that I'm really prou...
by ramathorn
Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:43 am
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: No Garage
Replies: 7
Views: 4966

The only thing I would worry about is theft. Not sure which part you are in but I know theft is a big deal in a few areas down there (I learned from my uncles how to take the tires off a car in less than 30 seconds and then run course I dont do it myself just i learned how to lol). There are quite ...
by ramathorn
Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: No Garage
Replies: 7
Views: 4966

No Garage

I'm looking at getting a 250 as my first bike and since I'm a college student, I live in an apartment and don't have a garage or an overhang I could keep the bike in. Even though it's just a 250 and I'll be upgrading eventually, I want to keep it in the best shape possible and not hurt it too much f...