Half a Car: The Motorbike Thread
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Bike drop off went well, I got in a final 50 mile back road ride to meet the buyer tonight. Forgot about the refund from cancelling the bike insurance... so overall I'm at like +$200 actual profit from the 6 months of Ninja experience, $2100 profit. Is this how luck feels every day?
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My off the peg gear fits!!!! much excite. It feels like i'm stuffed in there like a sausage, but all the zips and stuff work without even struggling.
It looks way better on me than it feels.
Anyway, BRAP ON
It looks way better on me than it feels.
Anyway, BRAP ON
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SOON....Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:36 am My off the peg gear fits!!!! much excite. It feels like i'm stuffed in there like a sausage, but all the zips and stuff work without even struggling.
It looks way better on me than it feels.
Anyway, BRAP ON
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hopefully you are not wrong.Melon wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:42 amSOON....Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2017 7:36 am My off the peg gear fits!!!! much excite. It feels like i'm stuffed in there like a sausage, but all the zips and stuff work without even struggling.
It looks way better on me than it feels.
Anyway, BRAP ON
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Speaking of Grom...
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm in the early stages of considering one.
Infamous has been asking to buy scooters for a while. Where we live, scooters/small bikes make a ton of sense for getting from city to city on surface streets. We can ride to downtown Detroit and other fun cities that are difficult on bicycles because traffic moves so fast, but would be fine on a small bike/scooter. Looking into it, Groms are pretty much the same price as scooters....so why not just Grom? I'd look like a fucking moran, but that's kind of the point, right?
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm in the early stages of considering one.
Infamous has been asking to buy scooters for a while. Where we live, scooters/small bikes make a ton of sense for getting from city to city on surface streets. We can ride to downtown Detroit and other fun cities that are difficult on bicycles because traffic moves so fast, but would be fine on a small bike/scooter. Looking into it, Groms are pretty much the same price as scooters....so why not just Grom? I'd look like a fucking moran, but that's kind of the point, right?
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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We all do.Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:45 am Speaking of Grom...
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm in the early stages of considering one.
Infamous has been asking to buy scooters for a while. Where we live, scooters/small bikes make a ton of sense for getting from city to city on surface streets. We can ride to downtown Detroit and other fun cities that are difficult on bicycles because traffic moves so fast, but would be fine on a small bike/scooter. Looking into it, Groms are pretty much the same price as scooters....so why not just Grom? I'd look like a fucking moran, but that's kind of the point, right?
Grom > Scooter b/c manual transmission and 60-ish mph top speed.
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I saw a Grom on the back of a Grand Cherokee and lol'd a little bit last week. I want one, but no place to keep it and on where I'd actually ride it. I did see a guy commuting on one last week too.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:45 am Speaking of Grom...
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm in the early stages of considering one.
Infamous has been asking to buy scooters for a while. Where we live, scooters/small bikes make a ton of sense for getting from city to city on surface streets. We can ride to downtown Detroit and other fun cities that are difficult on bicycles because traffic moves so fast, but would be fine on a small bike/scooter. Looking into it, Groms are pretty much the same price as scooters....so why not just Grom? I'd look like a fucking moran, but that's kind of the point, right?
grom nation. Yes, its a ton of fun. get her a scooter, like a 125 class 4 stroke or something and you a grom.
Groms are staarting to get cheaper used, expect to pay between 2-3 depending on condition.
Gently used low milage scoots are a steal everywhere you find em.
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I liked the ninja as a scooter that can still go anywhere. 5 gallon tank and half the price of a Grom too. If my other half had shown any interest in bikes, I'd have kept it.
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So, what scooters should I look for? Everything I find is like the price of a Grom.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:27 amDetroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:45 am Speaking of Grom...
I never thought I'd say this, but I'm in the early stages of considering one.
Infamous has been asking to buy scooters for a while. Where we live, scooters/small bikes make a ton of sense for getting from city to city on surface streets. We can ride to downtown Detroit and other fun cities that are difficult on bicycles because traffic moves so fast, but would be fine on a small bike/scooter. Looking into it, Groms are pretty much the same price as scooters....so why not just Grom? I'd look like a fucking moran, but that's kind of the point, right?
grom nation. Yes, its a ton of fun. get her a scooter, like a 125 class 4 stroke or something and you a grom.
Groms are staarting to get cheaper used, expect to pay between 2-3 depending on condition.
Gently used low milage scoots are a steal everywhere you find em.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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For a woman, you probably want to spend more on something nicer anyway IMO so that she doesn't out when it needs work or whatever. See what she thinks looks cool and start from there.
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I like hondas personally, but any jap scoot will be pretty good stuff.Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:06 amSo, what scooters should I look for? Everything I find is like the price of a Grom.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:27 am
grom nation. Yes, its a ton of fun. get her a scooter, like a 125 class 4 stroke or something and you a grom.
Groms are staarting to get cheaper used, expect to pay between 2-3 depending on condition.
Gently used low milage scoots are a steal everywhere you find em.
brain go brrrrrr
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with the useful advicetroyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:11 am For a woman, you probably want to spend more on something nicer anyway IMO so that she doesn't out when it needs work or whatever. See what she thinks looks cool and start from there.
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Some chick on our street has a pink Vespa, so she wants one of those because it's "oh so cute"
She also has shown interest in the Ruckus, but those things are stupid for some reason. Seriosuly, Grom can be had for the same price.
She also has shown interest in the Ruckus, but those things are stupid for some reason. Seriosuly, Grom can be had for the same price.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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dont know whats going on in meatchicken that a grom is the price of a ruk, but nope to that.
Vespas are great, but they That said, they hold value well.
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Aprilia scooter with Biaggi graphicsDetroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:06 amSo, what scooters should I look for? Everything I find is like the price of a Grom.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:27 am
grom nation. Yes, its a ton of fun. get her a scooter, like a 125 class 4 stroke or something and you a grom.
Groms are staarting to get cheaper used, expect to pay between 2-3 depending on condition.
Gently used low milage scoots are a steal everywhere you find em.
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/6140487178.html
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Woa, that's cool!4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:54 amAprilia scooter with Biaggi graphics
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/6140487178.html
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Looks like Yamaha makes a 125 Vino that looks like a Vespa, but can be had for around $1k.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:08 amdont know whats going on in meatchicken that a grom is the price of a ruk, but nope to that.
Vespas are great, but they That said, they hold value well.
Dat plus a Grom for me might be
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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yep. Honda makes a rip off too called the metropolitan, but i think its only a 50cc.Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:09 pmLooks like Yamaha makes a 125 Vino that looks like a Vespa, but can be had for around $1k.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:08 am
dont know whats going on in meatchicken that a grom is the price of a ruk, but nope to that.
Vespas are great, but they That said, they hold value well.
Dat plus a Grom for me might be
Vino + Grom
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She's into the idea, surprisingly. She thinks the Vino is "super cute".Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:17 pmyep. Honda makes a rip off too called the metropolitan, but i think its only a 50cc.
Vino + Grom
Vino + Grom seems pretty perfect for what we want to do.
We'll need to take a safety course and get our licenses, but that's not a big deal. I'll see if I can get her into that.
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Sounds like you need a trailer to bring the scooters behind the on trips.Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:23 pmShe's into the idea, surprisingly. She thinks the Vino is "super cute".Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:17 pm
yep. Honda makes a rip off too called the metropolitan, but i think its only a 50cc.
Vino + Grom
Vino + Grom seems pretty perfect for what we want to do.
We'll need to take a safety course and get our licenses, but that's not a big deal. I'll see if I can get her into that.
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troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:26 pmSounds like you need a trailer to bring the scooters behind the on trips.
This is strictly for fun and easy transport locally. If we take them anywhere, that's the the TRUK is for.
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