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surfales · 11-12-2007, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kay

I really wished I could ride an R1. But this one was way too much for me. The two that I ended up having (gixxer 600 and Duc) are both relatively more compact compared to an R1 which is why I somehow manage to ride.
But an R1? I don't think I can. It's waaay too high, although I know it's not just the seat height that matters but also the seat width & shape that come into play.

Surfales, I'm only 4'10" tall. So I should be glad that I can ride at all for that matter. But how I would love to ride an R1!!! (To be more accurate, I can probably ride those. I just can't stop!!)

My son has a 99' CB600 F4. We took a ride today and swaped bikes. I liked his bike better. Riding position is more comfortable and engine felt smoother. I'd like to try the CBR 1000.

kay · 11-12-2007, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by surfales

My son has a 99' CB600 F4. We took a ride today and swaped bikes. I liked his bike better. Riding position is more comfortable and engine felt smoother. I'd like to try the CBR 1000.

Oh you tried the CBR?
Yeah, over here too the CBRs are reputed to be an easier ride (position wise). But I still like the R1 much more (design and style wise).
And this is why I envy those who can ride R1s.

In Japan the CBRs are the most popular SS bikes though and I believe that shows how they are considered more comfortable.

BTW, CBR1000RR has undergone a major change in their 2008 model. So my friends who ride older models have actually been waiting for the 2008 model to come out if they had plans to renew their bikes.

surfales · 11-12-2007, 08:46 PM

Yes the R1 is a real chick magnet. But they call me "sir" so I'll go for comfort.

surfales · 01-29-2008, 08:13 PM

Happy New Year. The Rinkle R1 club is alive and well (sorta since I'm the only member).

surfales · 10-05-2008, 12:11 AM

Just had a meeting. 100% turn out. Great Ride. Did Ala Wai, Waikiki, H-1 and home. 45 minutes. Awesome. Next ride tomorrow.

**Clint** · 10-05-2008, 09:27 AM

Welcome back!

surfales · 10-21-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint

Welcome back!

thanks, I never really left. I'm thinking about giving up the R1 and looked at the Bandit 1250. I think you piped in on my "is it worth it" post. My latest plan (and my plans change every day) is to by "a" bike (maybe a 1250 maybe not) from some where, ride it to the coast (CA) and either store it or ship it home to HI. You have any ideas which is the best state (in regards to price) to buy a bike from, storage cost or recommendations, and emergency road service (i'll be alone), best time of year to do it (HI is riding weather all year long)?

ORBrit · 10-24-2008, 07:12 PM

If you're looking at the West Coast, Oregon has no sales tax. That's always a plus. Another benefit is we have awesome twisty roads.
The bad part is it rains for much of the year so your riding season could be limited by that if you don't want to ride in the rain.

surfales · 10-24-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ORBrit

If you're looking at the West Coast, Oregon has no sales tax. That's always a plus. Another benefit is we have awesome twisty roads.
The bad part is it rains for much of the year so your riding season could be limited by that if you don't want to ride in the rain.

Yes, I considered Oregon. Any good dealerships in Portland? I may buy a bike there and ride between the rain drops until I get to CA.

surfales · 10-24-2008, 11:26 PM

What am I doing? This is the 50+ R1 Rinkle Riders Club. What am I doing bringing up the bandit 1250. Back to R1 business. Because of the overwhelming response to join this awesome club...the qualification is upped to +55 (must be 1 nano second older than 55). Sorry but adjustments had to be made. Next ride tomorrow.

surfales · 04-23-2009, 12:04 AM

Ride this past Sunday was awesome. Next ride this Sunday. Weather permitting.

Rickster · 04-23-2009, 09:53 AM

So hows the membership drive going?

Are you up to two members yet?

surfales · 06-04-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

So hows the membership drive going?

Are you up to two members yet?

Not to may Rinkled R1 Riders around who waste their time reading mindless threads. Next ride this Saturday.

surfales · 07-16-2009, 08:01 PM

No more club...bike stolen. If I ever buy another R1 we'll resurrect the Rinkle R1 Riders but until then Rinkled VRF Riders club is well and alive.

Rickster · 07-16-2009, 08:33 PM

Well that's a bummer.

surfales · 07-19-2009, 01:34 AM

Yes bummer. I hope Progressive gives me a fair settlement so I can buy something similar.

surfales · 07-23-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by surfales

Yes bummer. I hope Progressive gives me a fair settlement so I can buy something similar.

Progressive Insurance is AWESOME!!! I recommend them to everyone.

Rickster · 07-23-2009, 10:29 AM

So lets see the new bike.

surfales · 07-26-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

So lets see the new bike.

Nothing caught my interest yet. My VFR800 is fine for now. It doesn't have the power of the R1 but its a lot smoother.

surfales · 10-08-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

So lets see the new bike.

Here she is...sold out...sorry. I'm officially an old man now.

10-05-2008, 09:27 AM	#26 (permalink)
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10-24-2008, 07:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
ORBrit Fifth gear streak Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,316	If you're looking at the West Coast, Oregon has no sales tax. That's always a plus. Another benefit is we have awesome twisty roads. The bad part is it rains for much of the year so your riding season could be limited by that if you don't want to ride in the rain. __________________

10-24-2008, 11:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
surfales Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: 82' Honda 750 CB750K...My other bike is a R1...add 1999 VFR800FI to the list. Location: HI Posts: 38	What am I doing? This is the 50+ R1 Rinkle Riders Club. What am I doing bringing up the bandit 1250. Back to R1 business. Because of the overwhelming response to join this awesome club...the qualification is upped to +55 (must be 1 nano second older than 55). Sorry but adjustments had to be made. Next ride tomorrow. Last edited by surfales; 10-25-2008 at 04:46 PM. Reason: Came to my senses.

04-23-2009, 09:53 AM	#32 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,163	So hows the membership drive going? Are you up to two members yet? __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

07-16-2009, 08:33 PM	#35 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,163	Well that's a bummer. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

11-12-2007, 08:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
surfales Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: 82' Honda 750 CB750K...My other bike is a R1...add 1999 VFR800FI to the list. Location: HI Posts: 38	Yes the R1 is a real chick magnet. But they call me "sir" so I'll go for comfort.

01-29-2008, 08:13 PM	#24 (permalink)
surfales Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: 82' Honda 750 CB750K...My other bike is a R1...add 1999 VFR800FI to the list. Location: HI Posts: 38	Happy New Year. The Rinkle R1 club is alive and well (sorta since I'm the only member).

10-05-2008, 12:11 AM	#25 (permalink)
surfales Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: 82' Honda 750 CB750K...My other bike is a R1...add 1999 VFR800FI to the list. Location: HI Posts: 38	Just had a meeting. 100% turn out. Great Ride. Did Ala Wai, Waikiki, H-1 and home. 45 minutes. Awesome. Next ride tomorrow.

04-23-2009, 12:04 AM	#31 (permalink)
surfales Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: 82' Honda 750 CB750K...My other bike is a R1...add 1999 VFR800FI to the list. Location: HI Posts: 38	Ride this past Sunday was awesome. Next ride this Sunday. Weather permitting.

07-16-2009, 08:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
surfales Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: 82' Honda 750 CB750K...My other bike is a R1...add 1999 VFR800FI to the list. Location: HI Posts: 38	No more club...bike stolen. If I ever buy another R1 we'll resurrect the Rinkle R1 Riders but until then Rinkled VRF Riders club is well and alive.

07-19-2009, 01:34 AM	#36 (permalink)
surfales Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Bike: 82' Honda 750 CB750K...My other bike is a R1...add 1999 VFR800FI to the list. Location: HI Posts: 38	Yes bummer. I hope Progressive gives me a fair settlement so I can buy something similar.

07-23-2009, 10:29 AM	#38 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,163	So lets see the new bike. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

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