MattC13
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by MattC13 » Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:18 pm
Hey im new to riding and buying bikes and was wanting to ask some of the more experienced riders a question, because i figure why not learn from someone elses mistakes.
If you could go back what would you have done differently? Such as buying a bike, courses taken, ect... things like that.
Life is Full of Choices......
1999 Ninja 7R
Veda
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by Veda » Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:25 am
I would have purchased all my gear at brick & mortar shops where I could try on, rather than the internet.
I have too many pieces of gear that don't quite fit right.
Darth Snootchie
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by Darth Snootchie » Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:27 am
I regret trading in my first bike. I wish I could ride both my old and new bikes.
2003 Suzuki GZ250 (sold)
2006 Yamaha FZ6
Scott58
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by Scott58 » Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:45 am
Darth Snootchie wrote: I regret trading in my first bike. I wish I could ride both my old and new bikes.
I hear ya. I'll build another garage before i sell another bike.
05 Honda Rebel
04 Spitfire Cub-24
05Suzuki S50
KarateChick
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by KarateChick » Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:50 am
Would have started or gotten into it a lot earlier
Ya right,
there are only 2 kinds of bikes: It's a Ninja... look that one's a Harley... oh there's a Ninja... Harley...Ninja...
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Johnj
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by Johnj » Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:07 am
I would have kept both of the 1970 Cudas I had.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
ceemes
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by ceemes » Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:09 pm
I'd of kept the GPz 1100, the KZ550. CB750 and CB650 Customs.......well maybe not the 650, last time I saw it, it was parked under a Ford 1 Ton puking out it vital fluids........
Always ask why.
Darth Snootchie
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by Darth Snootchie » Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:50 am
Johnj wrote: I would have kept both of the 1970 Cudas I had.
Did they have hemis? They would be worth a mint now, wouldn't they?
2003 Suzuki GZ250 (sold)
2006 Yamaha FZ6
Ninja Geoff
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by Ninja Geoff » Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:38 am
I woulda gotten that girls number...
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fireguzzi
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by fireguzzi » Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:32 pm
worn a rubber
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