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Re: Because DWC members know their shit: Motorcycle questions - what to get for my first real bike

Post by 1954Selmer » Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:50 pm

CarloDWC wrote:
Sat Feb 22, 2020 2:25 pm
1954Selmer wrote:
Fri Feb 21, 2020 5:06 pm
I want a 2020 Honda Monkey.
Here you go...

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I remember watching that few weeks back. Nice
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Post by Joeprez » Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:13 pm

1954Selmer wrote:I want a 2020 Honda Monkey.
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Went to the Honda / Triumph / BMW dealer yesterday, really liked the CB650R and the Triumph Street Twin. I think I liked all the BMW’s Image, but they are very expensive here (but good financing offers). Unfortunately they didn’t had an R nine T. F750 GS and F900R looked really nice too.

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Post by 1954Selmer » Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:16 pm

Joeprez wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:13 pm
1954Selmer wrote:I want a 2020 Honda Monkey.
Pic a color!

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Went to the Honda / Triumph / BMW dealer yesterday, really liked the CB650R and the Triumph Street Twin. I think I liked all the BMW’s Image, but they are very expensive here (but good financing offers). Unfortunately they didn’t had an R nine T. F750 GS and F900R looked really nice too.

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It would be the blue one because it would look great with my skin tone and beautiful eyes.
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Post by 1954Selmer » Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:17 pm

I can't wait to see the bike that you choose!! Exciting.
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Post by Joeprez » Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:30 pm

Today I went riding with a friend (nice to have a friend that has two of everything). Had a really great time. Rode his KTM 690 Supermoto and it felt great (I stalled twice during the ride while taking off from a red light :lol:). We were out at 8:00am and back at around 10:30am, so minimal cars and it didn’t get too hot. Still have A LOT to learn but its done, I want a bike asap :grin:

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Also got to see the Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen. Dig them a lot.

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Post by 1954Selmer » Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:33 pm

Joe.
You can not have a motorcycle, because you are married and have young children.
I'm sorry, but it a rule. NO MOTORCYCLE FOR YOU!
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Post by mikeylacroix » Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:14 pm

Seppia wrote:
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Joeprez wrote:Image
I think Honda really nailed this one.
It is probably too small a bike for me but boy does it look awesome.

This thread had made me look into second hand 2004ish Honda hornets.
Joe if u get this one, get the suspensions sorted out right away and u will have a shit ton of fun.
the stock settings tend to be a bit squirmy

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Post by mikeylacroix » Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:19 pm

Well I crashed.
Not rider error. According to the mechanic:
The front rim failed right as I braked into the first turn (local track) and busted my tyres.
I stoppied n high sided.
Dislocated my left shoulder and going thru concussion symptoms now
(Thursday morning)

Good thing I was still only warming up...ImageImageImage

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Post by CGSshorty » Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:03 pm

Damn. Feel better. Crashes are never fun.
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Post by Ryeguy » Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:28 pm

High sides suck!

I hope you feel better. Looks like you landed on your head a bit as well as your shoulder. You’re going to have a nice shiner under that left eye.

How’s the bike? Thankfully it doesn’t look too bashed up.

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Post by Joeprez » Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:52 pm

mikeylacroix wrote:Well I crashed.
Not rider error. According to the mechanic:
The front rim failed right as I braked into the first turn (local track) and busted my tyres.
I stoppied n high sided.
Dislocated my left shoulder and going thru concussion symptoms now
(Thursday morning)

Good thing I was still only warming up...ImageImageImage
Damn! Sorry to hear that, take it easy and get well soon. How's the shoulder?


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Post by jeckyll » Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:04 pm

mikeylacroix wrote:Well I crashed.
Not rider error. According to the mechanic:
The front rim failed right as I braked into the first turn (local track) and busted my tyres.
I stoppied n high sided.
Dislocated my left shoulder and going thru concussion symptoms now
(Thursday morning)

Good thing I was still only warming up...ImageImageImage
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Post by mikeylacroix » Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:15 pm

Thanks guys
Face much better.
The shoulder is the one thats gonna take some time..

Bikes fixed already lol. Somebody I know was selling his 17" since he just got a bike with 16.5"s...well well what dya know

Mechanic said...1/10000 chance of this happening.. dannngg

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Post by toxicavenger » Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:53 pm

mikeylacroix wrote:
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:15 pm
Thanks guys
Face much better.
The shoulder is the one thats gonna take some time..

Bikes fixed already lol. Somebody I know was selling his 17" since he just got a bike with 16.5"s...well well what dya know

Mechanic said...1/10000 chance of this happening.. dannngg
damn glad you feeling better mike!!

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Post by BBK357 » Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:31 pm

mikeylacroix wrote:Well I crashed.
Not rider error. According to the mechanic:
The front rim failed right as I braked into the first turn (local track) and busted my tyres.
I stoppied n high sided.
Dislocated my left shoulder and going thru concussion symptoms now
(Thursday morning)

Good thing I was still only warming up...ImageImageImage

Sucks. But you’re a sexy guy a some bruises so get to the bar and get that sympathy poon.


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Post by BBK357 » Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:36 pm

Joeprez wrote:
1954Selmer wrote:I want a 2020 Honda Monkey.
Pic a color!

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Went to the Honda / Triumph / BMW dealer yesterday, really liked the CB650R and the Triumph Street Twin. I think I liked all the BMW’s Image, but they are very expensive here (but good financing offers). Unfortunately they didn’t had an R nine T. F750 GS and F900R looked really nice too.

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I was a monkey fan. Read about it last year. Saw the pics. Then I went to pic up my wife from a marathon and saw one in real life. So g damn small it looks like the size of a toddler dirt bike.

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Post by mikeylacroix » Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:06 pm

BBK357 wrote:
mikeylacroix wrote:Well I crashed.
Not rider error. According to the mechanic:
The front rim failed right as I braked into the first turn (local track) and busted my tyres.
I stoppied n high sided.
Dislocated my left shoulder and going thru concussion symptoms now
(Thursday morning)

Good thing I was still only warming up...ImageImageImage

Sucks. But you’re a sexy guy a some bruises so get to the bar and get that sympathy poon.


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Post by Marjak » Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:15 pm

Jeez Mike, you look like sh#t! Hope you get better soon buddy!
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Post by TSD » Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:21 pm

BMW making this R18, inspired by the R5.

Edit: https://www.forbes.com/sites/billrobers ... nd-muscle/

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Post by mikeylacroix » Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:27 pm

Out of action atm working hard on getting back to it.
Just dropped the cbr off to get race fairings on. Image

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Post by Joeprez » Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:45 pm

I put a pause on the motorcycle because I got a new truck.... But after this corona virus shit... I'm getting one even if I have to get a loan #youonlyliveonce


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Post by hobbit712 » Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:51 am

I think that Forbes article has the wrong pics. That's a vintage R5 I believe. Here is the new R18.

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Post by CGSshorty » Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:58 am

hobbit712 wrote:I think that Forbes article has the wrong pics. That's a vintage R5 I believe. Here is the new R18.

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That exhaust wouldn’t make it home from the dealership. Awful.
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Post by mikeylacroix » Sat Apr 04, 2020 8:04 am

hobbit712 wrote:I think that Forbes article has the wrong pics. That's a vintage R5 I believe. Here is the new R18.

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