Author Topic: And another one joins the fold... (Read 9227 times)

chornbe · « **on:** March 10, 2014, 01:07:44 PM »

My 18 year old son is getting his M permit this week, and has signed up for the MSF.

Stripes · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:10:43 PM »

Excellent!

Cookie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:12:41 PM »

I know where he can pick up a nice Triumph cheap.

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bomber · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:19:03 PM »

outstanding! I predict decades or massive fun in his future!

falconati · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:33:36 PM »

Get him onna them ninja bikes to learn on. They're real good at cornerin' so he should learn real good like

Stripes · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:35:16 PM »

Quote from: falconati on March 10, 2014, 01:33:36 PM

Get him onna them ninja bikes to learn on. They're real good at cornerin' so he should learn real good like

NO. Everyone should learn on a FJR.

chornbe · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:38:41 PM »

He had a Honda Z50 growing up, and he's been on my Burgman a number of times.

Scratch · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:41:00 PM »

And just when Rue's getting her Ninja 650r prepped for sale!

chornbe · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:43:29 PM »

He won't have that kind of budget. We're shopping Ninja 250s for like a grand. :\

Scratch · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:44:34 PM »

Bah. With your DNA he'll outgrow that bike in minutes.

chornbe · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:45:55 PM »

Quote from: Scratch on March 10, 2014, 01:44:34 PM

Bah. With your DNA he'll outgrow that bike in minutes.

That's a fact. But that won't help his budget magically increase any.

bomber · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:47:43 PM »

Ninja 250s that much slower than Sportsters?

;-}

Max Wedge · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:47:50 PM »

Quote from: Scratch on March 10, 2014, 01:44:34 PM

Bah. With your DNA he'll outgrow that bike in minutes.

Yeah, he'll get bored with it in a week. He needs a Busa. As long as he shows restraint he will be okay. Good thing most of 'em have the stretched swingarms, they're safer.

edit: All kidding aside, welcome to the joy/pride/worry ward.

Scratch · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:48:12 PM »

Quote from: chornbe on March 10, 2014, 01:45:55 PM

Quote from: Scratch on March 10, 2014, 01:44:34 PM
Bah. With your DNA he'll outgrow that bike in minutes.

That's a fact. But that won't help his budget magically increase any.

Well for $1K he can sniff the seat.

chornbe · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:49:54 PM »

Quote from: Scratch on March 10, 2014, 01:48:12 PM

Quote from: chornbe on March 10, 2014, 01:45:55 PM
Quote from: Scratch on March 10, 2014, 01:44:34 PM
Bah. With your DNA he'll outgrow that bike in minutes.

That's a fact. But that won't help his budget magically increase any.

Well for $1K he can sniff the seat.

"Back in two weeks. Don't bathe." -- Napoleon in a letter to Josephine

SLK50 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:09:44 PM »

Quote from: Stripes on March 10, 2014, 01:35:16 PM

Quote from: falconati on March 10, 2014, 01:33:36 PM
Get him onna them ninja bikes to learn on. They're real good at cornerin' so he should learn real good like

NO. Everyone should learn on a FJR.

I know you're kidding but the FJR is the easiest to ride bike
I've ever been on.
Linear power delivery, progressive brakes, ABS, smooth controls.
I can literally let the clutch out at idle and simply motor away.
It would be easier to learn on than a peaky smaller bike.

Congrats Chris! BTDT. My son has become my favorite
riding companion. I'd ride anywhere with him.

Alex is next! ( In a few more years. )

cultureslayer · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2014, 02:18:18 PM »

I have a ninja 250 worth under a grand, but sadly I haven't found it's replacement yet so I can't sell it.

If you find a good deal on a ninja 500 let me know and then I'll sell him the 250.

kneescrubber · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2014, 04:01:39 PM »

I can't believe noone has suggested it.

Ducati.

Mrs. DantesDame · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2014, 04:19:59 PM »

Quote from: chornbe on March 10, 2014, 01:43:29 PM

He won't have that kind of budget. We're shopping Ninja 250s for like a grand. :\

Hell, just let him use the scooter in the garage. I'm sure the ex knows where the key is

BuckeyeRider · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2014, 05:12:29 PM »

awesome. wish my son was interested.

Then again, I recall trying to teach him to drive. Not pretty. Maybe its just as well....

jim

giaka · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2014, 06:11:33 PM »

Quote from: bomber on March 10, 2014, 01:47:43 PM

Ninja 250s that much slower than Sportsters?

;-}

They make about the same HP.

M.Brane · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2014, 10:42:31 PM »

Quote from: giaka on March 10, 2014, 06:11:33 PM

Quote from: bomber on March 10, 2014, 01:47:43 PM
Ninja 250s that much slower than Sportsters?

;-}

They have the same HP to weight ratio.

FTFY

rgbeard · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:20:35 AM »

I have a great CB250 for sale. That'd be an Epic Fly-n-Ride report.

Stripes · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:21:38 AM »

Quote from: SLK50 on March 10, 2014, 02:09:44 PM

Quote from: Stripes on March 10, 2014, 01:35:16 PM
Quote from: falconati on March 10, 2014, 01:33:36 PM
Get him onna them ninja bikes to learn on. They're real good at cornerin' so he should learn real good like

NO. Everyone should learn on a FJR.

I know you're kidding but the FJR is the easiest to ride bike
I've ever been on.
Linear power delivery, progressive brakes, ABS, smooth controls.
I can literally let the clutch out at idle and simply motor away.
It would be easier to learn on than a peaky smaller bike.

Congrats Chris! BTDT. My son has become my favorite
riding companion. I'd ride anywhere with him.

Alex is next! ( In a few more years. )

I was kidding.

chornbe · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:47:08 AM »

Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on March 10, 2014, 04:19:59 PM

Quote from: chornbe on March 10, 2014, 01:43:29 PM
He won't have that kind of budget. We're shopping Ninja 250s for like a grand. :\

Hell, just let him use the scooter in the garage. I'm sure the ex knows where the key is

Oy. Don't get me started on that mess.

chornbe · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:47:52 AM »

Quote from: rgbeard on March 11, 2014, 09:20:35 AM

I have a great CB250 for sale. That'd be an Epic Fly-n-Ride report.

If he can afford it, I'd ride it back!

Napper · « **Reply #26 on:** March 12, 2014, 12:15:45 AM »

Quote from: cultureslayer on March 10, 2014, 02:18:18 PM

I have a ninja 250 worth under a grand, but sadly I haven't found it's replacement yet so I can't sell it.

If you find a good deal on a ninja 500 let me know and then I'll sell him the 250.

He's looking for a bike he can get for $1,000, not one that's worth $1,000. (Aren't we all, really?) And, he's going to want a front tire.

cultureslayer · « **Reply #27 on:** March 12, 2014, 07:14:10 AM »

Quote from: Napper on March 12, 2014, 12:15:45 AM

Quote from: cultureslayer on March 10, 2014, 02:18:18 PM
I have a ninja 250 worth under a grand, but sadly I haven't found it's replacement yet so I can't sell it.

If you find a good deal on a ninja 500 let me know and then I'll sell him the 250.

He's looking for a bike he can get for $1,000, not one that's worth $1,000. (Aren't we all, really?) And, he's going to want a front tire.

A new front tire for the bike is $70, and that's for a Pirelli.

Max Wedge · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2014, 07:19:23 AM »

Quote from: Napper on March 12, 2014, 12:15:45 AM

Quote from: cultureslayer on March 10, 2014, 02:18:18 PM
I have a ninja 250 worth under a grand, but sadly I haven't found it's replacement yet so I can't sell it.

If you find a good deal on a ninja 500 let me know and then I'll sell him the 250.

He's looking for a bike he can get for $1,000, not one that's worth $1,000. (Aren't we all, really?) And, he's going to want a front tire.

Kind of picky for a first time buyer. I was happy with a frame or engine and a title.

chornbe · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2014, 08:52:50 AM »

Quote from: Max Wedge on March 12, 2014, 07:19:23 AM

Quote from: Napper on March 12, 2014, 12:15:45 AM
Quote from: cultureslayer on March 10, 2014, 02:18:18 PM
I have a ninja 250 worth under a grand, but sadly I haven't found it's replacement yet so I can't sell it.

If you find a good deal on a ninja 500 let me know and then I'll sell him the 250.

He's looking for a bike he can get for $1,000, not one that's worth $1,000. (Aren't we all, really?) And, he's going to want a front tire.

Kind of picky for a first time buyer. I was happy with a frame or engine and a title.

Oh, Eddie's not picky at all; he's just looking for something that won't bleed him dry in repairs. His budget is pretty tight, and I can't afford to help him out.

mxvet57 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2014, 02:40:36 PM »

Quote from: chornbe on March 12, 2014, 08:52:50 AM

Quote from: Max Wedge on March 12, 2014, 07:19:23 AM
Quote from: Napper on March 12, 2014, 12:15:45 AM
Quote from: cultureslayer on March 10, 2014, 02:18:18 PM
I have a ninja 250 worth under a grand, but sadly I haven't found it's replacement yet so I can't sell it.

If you find a good deal on a ninja 500 let me know and then I'll sell him the 250.

He's looking for a bike he can get for $1,000, not one that's worth $1,000. (Aren't we all, really?) And, he's going to want a front tire.

Kind of picky for a first time buyer. I was happy with a frame or engine and a title.

Oh, Eddie's not picky at all; he's just looking for something that won't bleed him dry in repairs. His budget is pretty tight, and I can't afford to help him out.

Isn't that how we all learned to work on our own bikes.

cultureslayer · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2014, 02:54:44 PM »

If he ends up with a 250 that needs parts let me know. I have a shed full of them that are about to get thrown out or listed on ebay. I'm short a frame and wiring harness from having a second bike. I've got an extra set of purple rims that are his for the taking if you are down this way anytime soon.

chornbe · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2014, 03:33:15 PM »

Quote from: cultureslayer on March 12, 2014, 02:54:44 PM

If he ends up with a 250 that needs parts let me know. I have a shed full of them that are about to get thrown out or listed on ebay. I'm short a frame and wiring harness from having a second bike. I've got an extra set of purple rims that are his for the taking if you are down this way anytime soon.

Rockin! I know the Ninja 250 is one he's specifically checking out.