First ride of the season!

[itsbigj05]

Who else has a bike and can't wait for the snow to melt? I'm home for spring break this week and we happened to get some really nice weather today, so I de-winterized the bike, fired it up, and went for an awesome ride tonight. I love riding so much my poor B5 only got to burn 3 tanks of gas all last summer.

[GQ//S4]

Your first ride??? I've been riding since January at least once or twice a week!

[djwimbo]

I ride my scooter almost daily.

warm gloves make 12 month riding possible.

[tomboonen]

I rode my enduro throughout the winter. But I got Spring fever and can't wait for warm rides

[CONTROL ONE]

I've been insuring bikes left right and centre lately.

Been thinking about getting a scooter this year actually. Dan, fill me in on what to look for.

[Charles]

Your first ride??? I've been riding since January at least once or twice a week!

Same here. Of course, in Fla, we don't get snow, just some sub 30/40 degree days. I finished up hardtailing my bike in January, so of course I had to ride it some. There were a few low 30 degree days that got rather chilly.

I've been insuring bikes left right and centre lately.

Been thinking about getting a scooter this year actually. Dan, fill me in on what to look for.

I've been looking at one too, but for my son and/or the gf. Either a Ruckus or this:



It's a Sachs Madass 125. They also come in 50cc flavors. They use a clone of the old Honda motors found in the old Trail and Passport scooters, so there are TONS of big bore kits and aftermarket upgrades for them. The 50cc start at $2K and the 125cc are $2.4K. Only problem, it's hard to find a dealer close to me.

[CONTROL ONE]

That's the coolest thing I've seen. I'll try to find a dealer around Toronto.

DAMN, not approved in Canada yet - http://www.madass.ca/

[CrtchRktRcr]

Make wheelies

[CONTROL ONE]

Out of these, what would be a good choice?

http://www.scooterunderground.ca/pro...ooter_Sale.htm

[Shnab]

I need a bike

[rjpeaks]

scooters?

friend in Hawaii has been modding the crap out these things - i will get some pictures...

[CrtchRktRcr]

say no to scooters and yes to a real bike.

[Charles]

Some people can't afford to plunk down 6-10K for a "real" bike. Plus, scooters get 80-100mpg. It really depends on what you want two wheels for. A quick jaunt up to the store or to work on back roads, or something to go for extended rides and freeway use.

[CONTROL ONE]

I'd rock a 250cc Ninja but I just want something cheap to boot around town in.

[CONTROL ONE]

Some people can't afford to plunk down 6-10K for a "real" bike. Plus, scooters get 80-100mpg. It really depends on what you want two wheels for. A quick jaunt up to the store or to work on back roads, or something to go for extended rides and freeway use.

Thank you for the diplomatic response, Chuck

[Charles]

Well, I have a "real" bike and I want a scooter, so I know that people get each for different reasons. :)

As for your previous questions, what do you plan on doing with the scooter? Just casual riding? Do you need storage? Do you want to mod it?

[CONTROL ONE]

Just to boot around the city with. No long trips, no modding, I have a garage to store it in.

[CrtchRktRcr]

No need to purchase a brand new bike. You can find f4i's and gixx 6's all day for 2300.

[Charles]

And how old would they be?? I'm sure some people could afford to buy a 10 year old Acura, but would rather put the same amt of money towards a newer, more reliable car with a warranty.

[burner799]

I gots a 68cc kit on a mountain bike. woot.

[djwimbo]

I've been insuring bikes left right and centre lately.

Been thinking about getting a scooter this year actually. Dan, fill me in on what to look for.

First and foremost, how far is your commute?
Rockin a 50cc is great for a lot of reasons, but it sucks if you need to do >10mi each way.
I'm swapping a 125cc in my 50cc because 50cc 4-strokes just plain suck for long rides.
anything over 50cc requires a cycle endorsement though, although it's good to have anyways.
If you're looking to buy something mod-able, get a Yamaha Zuma 125. If you want to leave it stock, look into to Honda Elite "110cc" (2010). There's a dozen other options, but those are great bikes for non-highway commutes.

[CrtchRktRcr]

They would be a few years old but honda's never break. I have done terrible things to these bikes and never had a problem, i've been through 13 bikes.

[branden]

I bought a 2007 CBR 600rr with 1200 miles this Jan. Hoping to take her out this weekend. We're suppose to hit 50° in MN!! Been itching like CRAZY to take that first spin on the new bike!!

[djwimbo]

I REALLY want a Triumph Bonneville, but that won't happen for a couple years.

[Dday216]

i have been looking into getting one of these



110cc 4 speed manual, electric key start. lights/turn signals. 60+ mph

http://www.minipocketrockets.com/sup...ket-bikes-x19/

[CONTROL ONE]

First and foremost, how far is your commute?
Rockin a 50cc is great for a lot of reasons, but it sucks if you need to do >10mi each way.
I'm swapping a 125cc in my 50cc because 50cc 4-strokes just plain suck for long rides.
anything over 50cc requires a cycle endorsement though, although it's good to have anyways.
If you're looking to buy something mod-able, get a Yamaha Zuma 125. If you want to leave it stock, look into to Honda Elite "110cc" (2010). There's a dozen other options, but those are great bikes for non-highway commutes.

I do 11km's to work which is about 7 miles.

Looking for something around a grand or less. It will just be for fun booting around the city.

[eddiecut]

I want a mtn bike.

[jutny]

Shit, i got almost 500 miles on the new Supermoto I bought in January. I've ridden any sunny day when it's over 35*. I alternate between the bikes so I don't have to winterize them, it works pretty well actually.

<3 Triumph and Husqvarna... and KTM too, but their parts are damned expensive (not like the other two are any cheaper I guess)

[martini]

took my ninja out this weekend... felt good

dont forget to fill those tanks!

[Phrost]

I JUST bought a new 2009 YZF-R6 tonight. It was extremely foggy and 38 degrees, but I drove it home 20 city miles anyway lol. I'll be looking forward to any weather close to 50 degrees in the near future :)

Pic of said bike

[Charles]

I do 11km's to work which is about 7 miles.

Looking for something around a grand or less. It will just be for fun booting around the city.

Are you looking to mod/upgrade them? Cause let's be honest, 50cc is gonna get you to 45mph at the most. From what research I did on the Ruckus, in order to go Big Bore, you need to take the engine apart and get it machined, which means it's kind of pricey. The next step would be to do a motor swap, and it's not direct (Wimbo, correct me if I'm wrong). I think you need to get engine mounts fabbed up.

Would you be interesting in something more retro, like a 50cc Honda Passport/Cub?



You could swap in a 125cc Honda clone engine for like 300 bucks.

[CONTROL ONE]

I am no longer in the market for a scooter.

[Charles]

Yesh! Something unplanned happen?

[CONTROL ONE]

Yup, gf called me a ***.

[CrtchRktRcr]

yup, gf called me a ***.

ahahha.. You didn't expect that?



Nice r6, check the gas overflow tube and redirect it so it isn't near the headers.. Otherwise boooom.


They have great high rpm power but low rpm they dog. Drop a tooth in the front..

[CONTROL ONE]

I thought she would have thought it would be a good idea. Guess not.

[CrtchRktRcr]

Although it may be logical. No chick wants to say yea my man rides a scooter.. But that ****** gets 600 miles to the tank!

Just when i thought.. You couldn't get any dumber.. You go ahead and do something like this!!


And totally redeem yourself!!

Saddle up partner

[Hassmeister]

I'm ready!

[jutny]

is the seat on your (Phrost) R6 orange? If so, i really, really like orange on bikes. My triumph is graphite with orange lettering, so much win.

[blacka4]

i'm waiting for my parents drive way to dry up a little before I get my baby out for the summer. the mud is messy and I am afraid of dumping it because I lost traction..here is a picture



although I am itching for a ride...so if its nice this week I think I might get her out and over to my house i am currently living at so I can ride...I cna't WAIT!!!!