chomp Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) I'm sure some of you must be tinkerers (or better). I've been wanting to buy an old motorcycle to tinker with, repair, love and dote on for quite a while. I think I finally have the money to make it happen, but maybe not the space. Nevertheless, I think temptation is getting the best of me and I might drop a few (a couple = 2 and 3 <= a few < 10?) hundred on a 1965 Honda S90 which "isn't running." I'm super excited by the idea; just need to convince a buddy of mine to work on it with me / let me keep it at his house :) So tell me about your projects. Edited July 24, 2011 by chomp Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tec Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I got a scooter, does that count? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide tec's signature Hide all signatures "They're about guns, lasers, robots with laser guns in space. Monsters from the future. Explosions. Sylvester Stallone doing a backflip on top of a spike while Robocop carries a ghost up a mountain. Bombs and swords and that... IDM is awesome." Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmower Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I ride a Suzuki GS500, it's my first. Haven't done any tinkering, only the most basic maintenance, not even touched the valves or carbs yet. Part of me wants to get one of those 400 cc race bikes as a second bike, although I'm not sure I have what it takes to keep one running. The NC30 VFR400 seems to have a reputation for being near indestructible and having one of the smoothest running V4's available to the public with a nice and wide powerband. Imagine screaming around town on this thing: [youtubehd]MRt94XfbMVA[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomp Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Haha. The bike I want is only 90cc! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmower Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Well, over here your bike needs to make at least 35 kW if you want to pass the test for the "proper" license. So the GS500 is more or less the minimum starter bike unless you are under 21, or insisting on getting the restricted license. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 id love to ride a motorcycle. Affordable, fun, etc. but my Mom would die of worry Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rumbo Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 You might laugh, but I have one of these. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hautlle Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) I have a Yamaha YZ-100 dirt bike. I've had it since I was about 12 or so... Needs work, the piston ring broke and scratched the cylinder wall... I want to bore it out and put a bigger piston in there, it's just a matter of finding the time and someone to do the machine work, everyone I've talked to doesn't have the correct equipment to bore 2-stroke engine cylinders because they have the ports in the side of the cylinder edit: I've never been a road-bike person Edited July 25, 2011 by hautlle Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Hautlle's signature Hide all signatures Albums/EPs Free to DL or stream Newest stuff is on Soundcloud Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fiznuthian Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Motorcycles are cool in my book. unlike cars they're cheaper, don't have to be an advanced mechanic to fix them, and they don't ruin roads like heavy cars do. Superbikes are really cool, and would probably be the end of my life if I ever owned one. On 7/25/2011 at 1:01 AM, rumbo said: You might laugh, but I have one of these. Laugh? You really own one? That thing looks wild, and lots of fun to cruise on Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) my commute to work right now is 7 miles on rural backroads. I'd like one of these but the wife (and bank account) is not cooperating. Edited July 25, 2011 by jules Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jules's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rumbo Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) On 7/25/2011 at 2:21 AM, fiznuthian said: Motorcycles are cool in my book. unlike cars they're cheaper, don't have to be an advanced mechanic to fix them, and they don't ruin roads like heavy cars do. Superbikes are really cool, and would probably be the end of my life if I ever owned one. On 7/25/2011 at 1:01 AM, rumbo said: You might laugh, but I have one of these. Laugh? You really own one? That thing looks wild, and lots of fun to cruise on Yeah its great fun, and extremely economical. 125cc with a max speed of around 95km/h. But IMO 80 km/h is scary on such a light bike (100kg). 5 litre tank will get you 150kms. But it has the dumbest name ever. Edited July 25, 2011 by rumbo Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fiznuthian Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) On 7/25/2011 at 2:51 AM, rumbo said: On 7/25/2011 at 2:21 AM, fiznuthian said: Motorcycles are cool in my book. unlike cars they're cheaper, don't have to be an advanced mechanic to fix them, and they don't ruin roads like heavy cars do. Superbikes are really cool, and would probably be the end of my life if I ever owned one. On 7/25/2011 at 1:01 AM, rumbo said: You might laugh, but I have one of these. Laugh? You really own one? That thing looks wild, and lots of fun to cruise on Yeah its great fun, and extremely economical. 5 litre tank will get you 150kms. But it has the dumbest name ever. Not bad at all. lol Madass is a little much, but fitting. If I had one i'd sell my car immediately Edited July 25, 2011 by fiznuthian Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fiznuthian Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hell yeah Jules. Scooters are the future of motorized transport I think, for townies and city dwellers anyway. Gas is just outrageous in a car. I drive a 4 cylinder Subaru and can easily blow $40 USD a week on gasoline. So glad I started biking... Scooters right now are extremely popular in my town, but only with the people who can't drive like drunks, addicts, and (not to sound racist here but) poor black people too. The town next to mine is full of yuppie folk and the upper class, and the quality of the scooters scooting around there is much higher. Even had a boss who rode to work on a really cool one, he scooted around town wearing a full suit, tie, and a Bell freestyle bike helmet. fucking hilarious! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I have a 4 cyl Subaru as well but it's a turbo so I use even more gas than I should. that Honda is 150cc and about $4000, seems a bit pricey. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jules's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yikes Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 i want a chopper Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest disparaissant Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 i have always wanted a vintage scooter of some kind. probably a vespa. practical and good lookin too! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67690-motorcycles/#findComment-1624546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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