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by jimbeemer
Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Isle of Man TT review 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 3401

Re: Isle of Man TT review 2011

I raced there a few times back in 69-73 on a production 250 Yamaha street bike with a top speed of just over 100mph. It was scary enough. These modern guys are supermen.
by jimbeemer
Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: what would you recommend for a first bike for me.
Replies: 15
Views: 13071

Re: what would you recommend for a first bike for me.

Do they have the CBR250 in the States? It's nice. The Ninja 250's good too. Both have a lot of plastic to break when you fall off. Don't get a SV unless you're tall - they''re relatively top-heavy compared to the littl'uns (although they DO have ABS. How about a Suzuki GS500 - fairly low and slim ...
by jimbeemer
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Daily Motorcycle News
Topic: Victory Motorcycles the fastest growing large motorcycle bra
Replies: 6
Views: 2802

Re: Victory Motorcycles the fastest growing large motorcycle

Oh the disappointment. From the title I thought this was going to be about large bras. :mrgreen:
by jimbeemer
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: All Season Rider
Topic: Is it a good idea to learn to ride on a vintage bike?
Replies: 11
Views: 37809

Re: Is it a good idea to learn to ride on a vintage bike?

It should be character-building. I learnt to ride on all sorts of clapped-out old (classic, or just old?) bikes in the UK and sure learnt a lot about how bikes work (and don't). Nothing like riding home in a snowstorm with a throttle cable tied to your thumb to learn:laughing: bike control!
by jimbeemer
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:42 am
Forum: All Season Rider
Topic: Which Yamaha do you consider a classic ?
Replies: 32
Views: 96444

Re: Which Yamaha do you consider a classic ?

Yamaha classics? ALL the two-stroke 250/350's - especially the mighty TZR 250!!
Miss that smoke :?
by jimbeemer
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Reflective Motorcycle Vests.
Replies: 21
Views: 16877

Re: Reflective Motorcycle Vests.

I tried a construction vest - neon cross-bucks - and it seemed to enrage cagers. On a really crappy wet foggy day I didn't care much as long as they saw me.. Maybe MIL-spec would be better.
by jimbeemer
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: How to make yourself noticed to cagers
Replies: 12
Views: 11103

Re: How to make yourself noticed to cagers

I tried a neon-colour construction vest but it seemed to enrage car drivers. My Scorpion EXO-700 neon helmet, on the other hand, is blindingly obvious without side effects. I'm going to try a yellow motorcycle jacket when my old one wears out
by jimbeemer
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:53 am
Forum: All Season Rider
Topic: What makes a classic motorcycle?
Replies: 9
Views: 15823

Re: What makes a classic motorcycle?

A classic isn't just old - it has to have a little extra (Norton Commando, Vincent, Round-case Ducati?) Probably a bit sporty and unreliable when new, more so now. Anold clunker like a BSA M20 might be fun - but it ain't a classic. :boat:
by jimbeemer
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Wind Noise = deal breaker
Replies: 28
Views: 30344

Re: Wind Noise = deal breaker

Get a BMWR1200RT - quietest bike I've ever owned. But my EXO-700 helmet is still noisy! Earplugs help - not much. Yup, helmet design has a way to go - but I love the neon colour of mine!!! People actually notice!!! :boat:
by jimbeemer
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:44 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: "Casual" Rider - yes or no?
Replies: 36
Views: 20396

Re: "Casual" Rider - yes or no?

Anyone who's ever spent a couple of hour getting gravel out of their kneees with a nailbrush isn't going to wear shorts on their bike again - and maybe not jeans. I wear the full gear. It won't save you from everything - I've got friends who are dead to prove it - but it helps. Don't forget the ...