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PhotoJoe · 05-05-2007, 08:43 PM

to ATGATT. I have the MSF in a couple of weeks and reallized the ONLY gloves I have around here that aren't all full of holes are my wife's gardening gloves. And I AIN'T showin up wearing flowers on my hands. So, as long as I needed gloves anyway.....

I bought a pair of Alpinestar SMX-AC gloves. They're comfy!

Now, I only need a jacket, helmet, boots...hmm....what else...oh, yah, a bike!

I'll wear my old bucket for the MSF class, but will never wear it on the street again. It was one thing cruising on the CT70, but would never wear it on a real bike. I have very few brain cells left and would like to protect them as best I can!

GregR1 · 05-05-2007, 09:09 PM

i just bought myself my second helmet. i had a hell of a time trying on stuff for the past week and ended up with a KBC. when you try stuff on, don't be nervous about trying on more than 5 or 10 different models from all sorts of manufacturers, and at different stores. it'll cost you $150 to $350 before you settle on one that fits and lets you see well.

bike? meh, don't need that. just pose next to some other biker's ride. or walk around the neighbourhood and challenge 6-year-olds to a headbutting contest.

have you actually figured out which bike you'll buy? or got it down to a list of 3 or less bikes? going to get your hands on it before the course, or hang tight until after?

PhotoJoe · 05-05-2007, 10:07 PM

Helmet soon. Have about a $400 limit, and think I can pull it off for that.

Bike- Really struggling.

Short list is:

Honda VT750C Shadow Spirit
SV650
Bandit 600
MAYBE a Nighthawk 750.

Or, see what deal comes along on a Volusa or something else. Bottom line...nope, no closer....BUT I HAVE GLOVES!!!

I can't afford to buy until after the coarse, which is probably a blessing in disguise.

GregR1 · 05-05-2007, 10:22 PM

do you get the Kawi Z750S down there? we get them up here, and they're NICE bikes!!! good strong motor, friendly upright posture.

GregR1 · 05-05-2007, 10:25 PM

or snag the new Kawi KILLER (KLR650)

PhotoJoe · 05-07-2007, 07:45 AM

No, we get the smaller FZ6

SVZuki · 05-07-2007, 02:00 PM

SV650!

Do it!

DR-Z125L · 05-16-2007, 06:09 PM

night hawk...that bike is soo fun...it is a little small but its cheap and fun

PhotoJoe · 05-16-2007, 06:12 PM

MSF this weekend!!!!

PhotoJoe · 05-16-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR-Z125L

night hawk...that bike is soo fun...it is a little small but its cheap and fun

What size Nighthawk are you referring to. I know the 250 is tiny, but how about the 750? I mean, I'll sit on anything before I buy it, but just looking for your insights.

GregR1 · 05-16-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

...I mean, I'll sit on anything...

including a cob of corn?

PhotoJoe · 05-16-2007, 06:21 PM

Ouch!

GregR1 · 05-16-2007, 06:27 PM

the texture of the nibblets might not be so bad...

05-05-2007, 08:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	I'm a step closer... to ATGATT. I have the MSF in a couple of weeks and reallized the ONLY gloves I have around here that aren't all full of holes are my wife's gardening gloves. And I AIN'T showin up wearing flowers on my hands. So, as long as I needed gloves anyway..... I bought a pair of Alpinestar SMX-AC gloves. They're comfy! Now, I only need a jacket, helmet, boots...hmm....what else...oh, yah, a bike! I'll wear my old bucket for the MSF class, but will never wear it on the street again. It was one thing cruising on the CT70, but would never wear it on a real bike. I have very few brain cells left and would like to protect them as best I can! Attached Thumbnails

05-07-2007, 07:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	No, we get the smaller FZ6 Attached Thumbnails

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05-05-2007, 09:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	i just bought myself my second helmet. i had a hell of a time trying on stuff for the past week and ended up with a KBC. when you try stuff on, don't be nervous about trying on more than 5 or 10 different models from all sorts of manufacturers, and at different stores. it'll cost you $150 to $350 before you settle on one that fits and lets you see well. bike? meh, don't need that. just pose next to some other biker's ride. or walk around the neighbourhood and challenge 6-year-olds to a headbutting contest. have you actually figured out which bike you'll buy? or got it down to a list of 3 or less bikes? going to get your hands on it before the course, or hang tight until after?

05-05-2007, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	Helmet soon. Have about a $400 limit, and think I can pull it off for that. Bike- Really struggling. Short list is: Honda VT750C Shadow Spirit SV650 Bandit 600 MAYBE a Nighthawk 750. Or, see what deal comes along on a Volusa or something else. Bottom line...nope, no closer....BUT I HAVE GLOVES!!! I can't afford to buy until after the coarse, which is probably a blessing in disguise.

05-05-2007, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	do you get the Kawi Z750S down there? we get them up here, and they're NICE bikes!!! good strong motor, friendly upright posture.

05-05-2007, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	or snag the new Kawi KILLER (KLR650)

05-16-2007, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
DR-Z125L Special/Abusive Title Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,364	night hawk...that bike is soo fun...it is a little small but its cheap and fun

05-16-2007, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	MSF this weekend!!!!

05-16-2007, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	Ouch!

05-16-2007, 06:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	the texture of the nibblets might not be so bad...

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