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by BaldBudoka
Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Good roadside assistance...
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

Good roadside assistance...

Anyone have any suggestions for reasonably priced motorcycle specific roadside assistance plans?
by BaldBudoka
Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Commuting / K - 12 public schools
Replies: 12
Views: 5990

I commute every day the weather is nice to a 7-12 campus. I have had no problems with any of the students bothering the bike. I would think a lot depends on the school. I teach at a "good" campus in a town that makes Mayberry look kind of seedy and dangerous. That, combined with being (for reasons ...
by BaldBudoka
Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:39 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Will they waive Freight & Setup fees?
Replies: 2
Views: 2602

Just bought a new V-Star 650 an they not only wived the freight and setup, they gave me credit for a non-existent trade. I shopped hard, though.

My first quote for the V-Star was $7300 otd for a raven classic with ghost flames. By the time it was all said a month later it was $6200 otd including ...
by BaldBudoka
Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: V-star 650/Honda 750?
Replies: 20
Views: 17654

I was in the same spot as you about a month ago, except I was considering the V-Star, the Shadow, and the new Vulcan 900. I ultimatly decided on the 650, and here are my thoughts so far...

Great bike to learn on. It's been forgiving of some of my newbie mistakes. Some complain of power issues, but ...
by BaldBudoka
Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:21 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Yamaha 650 vs. Kawasaki 900 or...
Replies: 8
Views: 4878

Thans for all the help guys. I wish I could say I am any closer t makeing a choice now than when I posted this. I am taking the MSF this weekend and really wanted to be on a bike by the end of the month...but all the choices are driving me crazy. It's a good crazy, though!
by BaldBudoka
Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Kawasaki Vulcan 900 solo saddle
Replies: 4
Views: 2355

Sorry I can't answer your question, but maybe you can help me. I am about to buy a bike (my first) and the 900 is high on my list. From what I read you are happy. Was this your first bike...if so, how has it been getting your feet wet on this bike? How tall are you...I'm 5'6. Anyway, I would love to ...
by BaldBudoka
Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:59 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Yamaha 650 vs. Kawasaki 900 or...
Replies: 8
Views: 4878

Yamaha 650 vs. Kawasaki 900 or...

Hello! I have been lurking for a while and feeding off the collective wisdon of this group so I guess the first thing I should say is thank you for all the good info and advice. It's finally time for me to stop daydreaming and get in the saddle. I take the MSF course in two weeks and will be buying ...