I want a motorcycle

jimhelm · 08-22-2011, 10:54 AM

badly.

I think I want this one:

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

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

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!

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.

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

hmm

jimhelm · 08-22-2011, 02:37 PM

DICK!

jimhelm · 08-22-2011, 02:45 PM

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

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.

08-22-2011, 10:54 AM	#1
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	I want a motorcycle badly. I think I want this one: 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. __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-22-2011, 11:00 AM	#2
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	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. Attached Images __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-22-2011, 11:01 AM	#3
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	1 Bad Fother Mucker 1 __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-22-2011, 11:08 AM	#4
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	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. Attached Images __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-22-2011, 11:48 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I'd love a bike but Do Not Trust self with such. I had a dirt bike as a kid, it was awesome. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-22-2011, 12:03 PM	#6
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	Don't know much about bikes, but that one in the picture is gorgeous!! If you can handle a bike, then get one!

08-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#7
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I rode a bike 1 summer, when I was about 22. Too many car drivers are dicks to bikes. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

08-22-2011, 01:40 PM	#8
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	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.

08-22-2011, 02:30 PM	#9
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	hmm Attached Images __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

08-22-2011, 02:37 PM	#10
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	DICK! __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-22-2011, 02:45 PM	#11
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	__________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-22-2011, 02:50 PM	#12
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	chicks dig scars.

08-22-2011, 02:57 PM	#13
John Sellers Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 807	If I had the money for one, there'd really be only one choice for me:

08-22-2011, 03:02 PM	#15
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	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. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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