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jimhelm 08-22-2011 10:54 AM

I want a motorcycle
 
badly.

I think I want this one:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gal...20M50%2005.jpg
Suzuki Boulevard
It's not a Harley, but I think I can get a used one for under $4000. If I can sell my 99 Grand Cherokee for $4500.... I don't know if I'll be able to stop myself.

jimhelm 08-22-2011 11:00 AM

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Yesterday, I rented a Dyna Glide from Barb's Harley Davidson in NJ. I rode it ALL day. I have sore stuff on me that I never knew could get sore. It rained at least half of the time I was on it, and I STILL had the time of my life.

I used to have a Suzuki GS850.... 18 years ago? and loved it then. I forgot how much I love it.

Here's the rental bike. I probably would make a different choice if I was buying a Harley Davidson, but it was the best one they had to rent.

jimhelm 08-22-2011 11:01 AM

1 Bad Fother Mucker 1

jimhelm 08-22-2011 11:08 AM

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I also rode my Buddy's Road King a little bit. Nice to switch off on a long ride. His bike is MUCH more civilized. The windscreen alone makes a HUGE difference.

He rode right up on the boardwalk, passed the signs that say NO MOTOR VEHICLES. Keeping up with him was a bit of a challenge, but it all comes right back to you. I have ridden my Dad's bike on short puts a handful of times since I sold my bike, but the whole day thing is different.

This is Bruce... also the guy whose deck I'm building. He paid for the rental as a birthday present. how cool is that? I suggested that I should rent one because I was without the kids this one Sunday, and he had just bought his bike.. but then he says, 'Yeah, DO it.... and that's your birthday present!' And then I was all like, 'cool.' and then it actually happened!

So, now I will get a bike, and he will have a riding buddy that can keep up with him in traffic. All of his other riding buddies ride like they're driving cars.

Griff 08-22-2011 11:48 AM

I'd love a bike but Do Not Trust self with such. I had a dirt bike as a kid, it was awesome.

Lola Bunny 08-22-2011 12:03 PM

Don't know much about bikes, but that one in the picture is gorgeous!! If you can handle a bike, then get one! :D

Spexxvet 08-22-2011 01:34 PM

I rode a bike 1 summer, when I was about 22. Too many car drivers are dicks to bikes.:mad2:

sexobon 08-22-2011 01:40 PM

While you can get a good buy on a used Suzuki, keep in mind that new models are factory ready for OEM accessories like pontoons and rear paddle wheel.

footfootfoot 08-22-2011 02:30 PM

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hmm

jimhelm 08-22-2011 02:37 PM

DICK!

jimhelm 08-22-2011 02:45 PM

http://images.craigslist.org/3kb3md3...a76ed41e15.jpg
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Undertoad 08-22-2011 02:50 PM

chicks dig scars.

John Sellers 08-22-2011 02:57 PM

If I had the money for one, there'd really be only one choice for me:


jimhelm 08-22-2011 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad (Post 751928)
chicks dig scars.

on men.

Sundae 08-22-2011 03:02 PM

What about the children though?
I get selling the Jeep to buy the bike, but where you gonna put the kids?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti-bike.
Dad had one when we were young and got another one for his 50th (because they couldn't afford a car). And I'm a happy passenger - more than one biker friend/ bf has appreciated how relaxed I am. Despite the fact that Cousin Tony has two artificial legs and metal plates in his head after a motorbike accident...

I'm just wondering.


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