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**Clint** · 06-12-2006, 11:22 PM

Umm, no. I bought a 1989 Yamah Radian as my first because I was desperate to own a two-wheeled machine and it was the nicest bike I could afford. I wanted to ride, not be seen riding. I wanted a Nighthawk because it seemed like an appropriate type and I already had a steady girlfriend. I just wanted to ride.

Next, I upgraded to a Nighthawk 750 because it was bigger and faster. Trust me, you don't turn many heads on a Nighthawk. It made a great day-tourer for Jolene and me, though, and it seemed faster than heck at the time.

Colorado Cajun · 06-12-2006, 11:30 PM

Some guys just need to realize that no matter what they ride, they still won't get laid anyway.

Rockhead · 06-13-2006, 12:59 AM

Well my dealership happens to be in the red light district so the chicks werent a problem.

Last year I was suppose to pickup a Sea-Doo RXP, a 215 HP monster. Well the insurance company brought me back to earth. And a few (Five) buddies all just purchase new bikes and talked me into a new bike.

Smurf · 06-13-2006, 08:00 AM

I was not allowed to have a motorcycle when I was growing up because of my mom (all motorcycles kill everyone who gets on them all the time). After I got married the first time, my wife (then) would not allow me to have one because it would cut into her budget for shoes, manicures, and 40 thousand dollar vehicles. After the D-I-V-O-R-C-E, and after I got my finances squared away, it was my turn to get on two wheels, I bought a GS500 for $3,000.00 OTD. I did not have a license to ride a bike, but when I bought it, there was not a law that said I had to have one to get it back home.

Learned alot about riding on that little 500, and learned alot about not getting killed in traffic. Then came my (now) second wife, she loved to ride with me (were both smurf's so the 500 was not a problem 2-up) and things rocked on and on and on. Then one day she says "Hey....why don't we buy a house together and move?", well that was the end of the 500, she went up for sale and we bought the house. 3 1/2 years later I paid my truck off and WOOHOOOOOO the time had come again to get back on two wheels. Looked and looked and looked but couldn't find the bike for me until I found the 2005 Suzuki M-50 (due to hit the showrooms in April 05). Started buying all the accessories like, chaps, jacket, helmets, gloves, everything I could think of to avoid financing it in with the bike. May 3, 2005 I walked into the showroom with a check from my bank and bought the bike of my dreams.

OK,OK,OK, that is how I started riding not why. The reason I stared riding is because I like riding on two wheels, it relaxes me when I'm not in traffic, it puts me right with the world when I get home, and no matter how bad my day has been, if I can ride for an hour or so it doesn't matter anymore.

**Clint** · 06-13-2006, 08:06 AM

... and these are the days of our lives.

**Trapper** · 06-13-2006, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragbar

I've got some Harley Davidison condoms.

Or at least I think they say that....All ever seen was the H

Yeah, I got the same ones, but mine say
"Harley Davidson Motrocycles, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Live to Ride! Serial number 76584873655278939874736"

**Clint** · 06-13-2006, 08:14 AM

You've never seen the orange and black logo, have ya?

Smurf · 06-13-2006, 08:16 AM

When I open mine,,,,,they say "Shorty's".

When I put them on the say "Shorty's Truck Stop Chattanooga Tennessee".

LOL

**Trapper** · 06-13-2006, 08:16 AM

**intimid8er** · 06-13-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Next, I upgraded to a Nighthawk 750 because it was bigger and faster. Trust me, you don't turn many heads on a Nighthawk.

Do tell about the Nighthawk!! It seems I have an unhealthy fascination for those machines! It is at the top of my "If you see one cheap. Snag it!" list. Was it comfortable? How was the power? Was it reliable?

stp1971 · 06-13-2006, 08:46 AM

Hey Tim. Kelley has a 1981 Nighthawk 450. My dad picked up a 1986 Nighthawk 650 or a 750 for $300.00 with a full fairing on it and all. they are bargains to be had on them puppies!!!!!

dragbar · 06-13-2006, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

Yeah, I got the same ones, but mine say
"Harley Davidson Motrocycles, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Live to Ride! Serial number 76584873655278939874736"

At your age you have really good eyes to see that fine of a print.

HAMMERPETE · 06-13-2006, 09:40 AM

I bought my bike because I want to be able to experience the feeling my dog gets when he sticks head out the truck window into the breeze.

dragbar · 06-13-2006, 09:50 AM

or all those people in the back of your truck.

HAMMERPETE · 06-13-2006, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragbar

or all those people in the back of your truck.

LOL! Can't believe wheelie I could have pulled...anyone get that on camera?

J-High · 06-13-2006, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragbar

or all those people in the back of your truck.

Ya' that was cozy.... We didn't scratch the paint did we??? 15 pairs of biker's boots climbing up the back of your truck had to have left a mark somewhere!!!!!

And I don't think anybody but the cops got photos (sad, but true).

HAMMERPETE · 06-13-2006, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-High

Ya' that was cozy.... We didn't scratch the paint did we??? 15 pairs of biker's boots climbing up the back of your truck had to have left a mark somewhere!!!!!

Nope not a scratch ..Which I thank everyone for that...much respect. Now post the pic...

stp1971 · 06-13-2006, 10:06 AM

You really don't want to see that pic do you????

GABRIEL · 06-13-2006, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf

I was not allowed to have a motorcycle when I was growing up because of my mom (all motorcycles kill everyone who gets on them all the time). After I got married the first time, my wife (then) would not allow me to have one because it would cut into her budget for shoes, manicures, and 40 thousand dollar vehicles. After the D-I-V-O-R-C-E, and after I got my finances squared away, it was my turn to get on two wheels, I bought a GS500 for $3,000.00 OTD. I did not have a license to ride a bike, but when I bought it, there was not a law that said I had to have one to get it back home.

Learned alot about riding on that little 500, and learned alot about not getting killed in traffic. Then came my (now) second wife, she loved to ride with me (were both smurf's so the 500 was not a problem 2-up) and things rocked on and on and on. Then one day she says "Hey....why don't we buy a house together and move?", well that was the end of the 500, she went up for sale and we bought the house. 3 1/2 years later I paid my truck off and WOOHOOOOOO the time had come again to get back on two wheels. Looked and looked and looked but couldn't find the bike for me until I found the 2005 Suzuki M-50 (due to hit the showrooms in April 05). Started buying all the accessories like, chaps, jacket, helmets, gloves, everything I could think of to avoid financing it in with the bike. May 3, 2005 I walked into the showroom with a check from my bank and bought the bike of my dreams.

OK,OK,OK, that is how I started riding not why. The reason I stared riding is because I like riding on two wheels, it relaxes me when I'm not in traffic, it puts me right with the world when I get home, and no matter how bad my day has been, if I can ride for an hour or so it doesn't matter anymore.

Now that smurf sounds like a great LIFE congrats bud on finally finding happiness and living that American Dream yahoooooooooooooooo

dragbar · 06-13-2006, 10:15 AM

Hey if I had my camera I would of took one... Was pretty funny looking going by me & Sunny and seeing on you drunk f)(ers haha

06-12-2006, 11:30 PM	#42 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	Some guys just need to realize that no matter what they ride, they still won't get laid anyway. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

06-13-2006, 08:00 AM	#44 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	I was not allowed to have a motorcycle when I was growing up because of my mom (all motorcycles kill everyone who gets on them all the time). After I got married the first time, my wife (then) would not allow me to have one because it would cut into her budget for shoes, manicures, and 40 thousand dollar vehicles. After the D-I-V-O-R-C-E, and after I got my finances squared away, it was my turn to get on two wheels, I bought a GS500 for $3,000.00 OTD. I did not have a license to ride a bike, but when I bought it, there was not a law that said I had to have one to get it back home. Learned alot about riding on that little 500, and learned alot about not getting killed in traffic. Then came my (now) second wife, she loved to ride with me (were both smurf's so the 500 was not a problem 2-up) and things rocked on and on and on. Then one day she says "Hey....why don't we buy a house together and move?", well that was the end of the 500, she went up for sale and we bought the house. 3 1/2 years later I paid my truck off and WOOHOOOOOO the time had come again to get back on two wheels. Looked and looked and looked but couldn't find the bike for me until I found the 2005 Suzuki M-50 (due to hit the showrooms in April 05). Started buying all the accessories like, chaps, jacket, helmets, gloves, everything I could think of to avoid financing it in with the bike. May 3, 2005 I walked into the showroom with a check from my bank and bought the bike of my dreams. OK,OK,OK, that is how I started riding not why. The reason I stared riding is because I like riding on two wheels, it relaxes me when I'm not in traffic, it puts me right with the world when I get home, and no matter how bad my day has been, if I can ride for an hour or so it doesn't matter anymore. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

06-13-2006, 08:16 AM	#48 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	When I open mine,,,,,they say "Shorty's". When I put them on the say "Shorty's Truck Stop Chattanooga Tennessee". LOL __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

06-13-2006, 08:16 AM	#49 (permalink)
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06-13-2006, 08:46 AM	#51 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Hey Tim. Kelley has a 1981 Nighthawk 450. My dad picked up a 1986 Nighthawk 650 or a 750 for $300.00 with a full fairing on it and all. they are bargains to be had on them puppies!!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-13-2006, 12:59 AM	#43 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Well my dealership happens to be in the red light district so the chicks werent a problem. Last year I was suppose to pickup a Sea-Doo RXP, a 215 HP monster. Well the insurance company brought me back to earth. And a few (Five) buddies all just purchase new bikes and talked me into a new bike.

06-13-2006, 09:40 AM	#53 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOCAL %%%%%ES Posts: 3,031	I bought my bike because I want to be able to experience the feeling my dog gets when he sticks head out the truck window into the breeze. __________________ "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin. Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in side ways, totally worn out shouting HOLYSHI$T What A RIDE!!

06-13-2006, 09:50 AM	#54 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	or all those people in the back of your truck. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

06-13-2006, 10:06 AM	#58 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	You really don't want to see that pic do you???? __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-13-2006, 10:15 AM	#60 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	Hey if I had my camera I would of took one... Was pretty funny looking going by me & Sunny and seeing on you drunk f)(ers haha __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

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