First bike - HAYABUSA - God help my brother

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Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:05 pm

Ham Hock wrote:You could just take a practical approach and get your sister to take out a good life insurance policy out on him.

That would be a good reality check!

CYLax · #32 Post by **CYLax** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:33 pm

i totally agree with you, but due to the nature of forums and message board communications, just wait, this will turn into a HD vs. Sportbikes thread and then a Helmets vs. No helmets thread, then someonw will pull out the deadhorse.gif and Verm will talk about how his knee touched the ground (while praying at church)

Sorry, I inadvertantly started the helmet/no helmet thread last night...and Verm pulled out the dead horse pic...no mention of knees touching the ground...yet.

shane-o · #33 Post by **shane-o** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:37 pm

Speaking of VX

he would be the best qualified to answer this thread as he is currently in the middle of demonstrating what he doesnt know on a bike thats way over his head and he is still alive to talk about it so thats something I guess.

I will say, I was looking at a GSX1300R closely lastnight, thinking on how hard it would be to go buy one. They are very comfy to sit on, and I bet they a super slick to ride too, I want one

VermilionX · #34 Post by **VermilionX** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:47 pm

shane-o wrote:Speaking of VX

he would be the best qualified to answer this thread as he is currently in the middle of demonstrating what he doesnt know on a bike thats way over his head and he is still alive to talk about it so thats something I guess.

all im gonna say is... it all depends on the rider.

the throttle is not an on/off switch.

jmillheiser · #35 Post by **jmillheiser** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:13 pm

VermilionX wrote:
the throttle is not an on/off switch.

you obviously have never ridden a 2 stroke LOL

TechTMW · #36 Post by **TechTMW** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:29 pm

Gummiente wrote:
isnowbrd wrote:But if something does happen to him, his wife and mother are both going to blame me. So, what can I do to keep that from happening?
Nothing, unfortunately. It sounds like he wouldn't listen to you anyway. Perhaps you could have a chat with his wife and explain what you've recommended to him, she'll probably have more influence on his behaviour than you. Good luck and let's hope he does the right thing (get rid of the bike and go for something more tame) or at least signs up for an MSF course.

Yea ... talk to his wife / mom etc... You need to convince them - YOU are the rider, YOU know better. They'll at least see how opposed you are to this.

I also agree about the life-insurance thing. You need to break out the big guns.

Mintbread · #37 Post by **Mintbread** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:23 pm

VermilionX wrote:[
all im gonna say is... it all depends on the rider.

That was Shane's point as well...

#38 Post by **MrGompers** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:51 pm

Bubble Gum Jr. wrote:Ben Rofflesburger.

x2

isnowbrd · #39 Post by **isnowbrd** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:20 am

At this point, the sale is final. Is there anyone that owns a Hayabusa that has any advice? Its difficult for me to convince him how dangerous it can be because I have never ridden one.

rapidblue · #40 Post by **rapidblue** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:33 am

you honestly need to make him listen. He doesn't have to sell the bike, tell him to buy a used ninja 500 or something. At the very least let him learn on yours.

or

!!!Get him to read this thread!!! and the rest of this board, especially a n00b crash thread.

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