Let's talk about bikes

**somebody5788** · 06-28-2011 10:50 AM

I need a more comfy seat on my motorcycle

**JPT** · 06-28-2011 10:54 AM

I have a corbin seat on my zx12r... LOVE it. I can ride all day. Now I just need bar risers. (I have lowered pegs)

**Leo14** · 06-28-2011 11:00 AM

Hai guys this is mah bike

Jk.. Really into bikes though, just not old enough yet to own one. I'd probably kill myself on one too

**somebody5788** · 06-28-2011 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Leo14

Hai guys this is mah bike

Jk.. Really into bikes though, just not old enough yet to own one. I'd probably kill myself on one too

How can you not be old enough to own one if you have a car.

**Craigo** · 06-28-2011 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by JPT

I have a corbin seat on my zx12r... LOVE it. I can ride all day. Now I just need bar risers. (I have lowered pegs)

I was just out riding a bit ago... Where do you usually ride? I'm out everyday the roads are dry enough to ride on....

**JPT** · 06-29-2011 06:16 AM

Either out one 80 then 23N or Bear Mountain, or back roads in NY by the vineyards.

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 06:50 AM

**CONTROL ONE** · 06-29-2011 07:03 AM

Just took another motorcyle claim this morning.

Ride safe out there guys.

**vintagespin** · 06-29-2011 07:06 AM

i want a slow cheap one just to cruise around on

**somebody5788** · 06-29-2011 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by vintagespin

i want a slow cheap one just to cruise around on

Well I vote the new CBR I have. Amazing gas mileage, only costs me $130 a month to insure and pay the payment, it's got an extended warranty (5 years), and really just rides so damn well.

**vintagespin** · 06-29-2011 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

Well I vote the new CBR I have. Amazing gas mileage, only costs me $130 a month to insure and pay the payment, it's got an extended warranty (5 years), and really just rides so damn well.

well IF i get one (a big if in the first place), it'll probably be something older. not really into the sport bike style

**Craigo** · 06-29-2011 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by JPT

Either out one 80 then 23N or Bear Mountain, or back roads in NY by the vineyards.

We should try to organize something to hit the back roads in central/nw nj sometime.

I ride an 848, I really want to get an old cafe racer to putt around on sometimes too.... After awhile sitting on the duc, it's like i'm sitting on an uncomfortable picnic bench.

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by vintagespin

i want a slow cheap one just to cruise around on

Mine was $500, I probably dropped another $500 on it, and I can probably sell it for like $1200. Oh, and insurance was $230/yr. And it costs $8 to fill

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by Craigo

We should try to organize something to hit the back roads in central/nw nj sometime.

I ride an 848, I really want to get an old cafe racer to putt around on sometimes too.... After awhile sitting on the duc, it's like i'm sitting on an uncomfortable picnic bench.

It's cool dude we can trade... You can have your cafe racer project and I'll have the sportbike I can never afford

**vintagespin** · 06-29-2011 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by AudiA4_20T

Mine was $500, I probably dropped another $500 on it, and I can probably sell it for like $1200. Oh, and insurance was $230/yr. And it costs $8 to fill

this sounds most excellent to me. i might actually have to learn how to ride/ start looking

**Craigo** · 06-29-2011 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by AudiA4_20T

It's cool dude we can trade... You can have your cafe racer project and I'll have the sportbike I can never afford

i want like a 78 kawi, all ratted and matted out. Sportbike, pshhh.... superbike chyeahhh!!!! or an old triumph or norton...

**somebody5788** · 06-29-2011 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by vintagespin

well IF i get one (a big if in the first place), it'll probably be something older. not really into the sport bike style

The Honda Shadow's are nice (I prefer the smaller ones) My dad has a 90's Shadow 600, I haven't ridden it because IDK if I'm ready for a 600cc lol.

I chose new because the 250 fit me decently, the price was great, I liked the look, and a 5 year warranty means I will never have to put a dime into a repair lol.

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by vintagespin

this sounds most excellent to me. i might actually have to learn how to ride/ start looking

We'll have to talk. I've been thinking about getting another project bike and honestly I would hate to sell my first bike but if it went to a good home I might do that.

**veggiemonster** · 06-29-2011 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

How can you not be old enough to own one if you have a car.

mommy+daddy+16=audi

mommy+daddy-18=no bike

**veggiemonster** · 06-29-2011 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by AudiA4_20T

We'll have to talk. I've been thinking about getting another project bike and honestly I would hate to sell my first bike but if it went to a good home I might do that.

are the 22's from you up there your gs650, iirc?

**somebody5788** · 06-29-2011 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by veggiemonster

mommy+daddy+16=audi

mommy+daddy-18=no bike

Ya but I could have got a Motorcycle permit at 15!

**veggiemonster** · 06-29-2011 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

Ya but I could have got a Motorcycle permit at 15!

did you know a licensed rider at the time?

also, i think laws like that are for "offroad" use. like for snowmobiling i could have had a "permit" @ the age of 12 to ride on marked trails.

**somebody5788** · 06-29-2011 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by veggiemonster

did you know a licensed rider at the time?

also, i think laws like that are for "offroad" use. like for snowmobiling i could have had a "permit" @ the age of 12 to ride on marked trails.

I had a friend in high school that had a permit and a Suzuki Katana as long as he had a car permit. Only thing is obviously you do need parental consent if your under 18.

So anybody have any good suggestions for a lightweight helmet with bluetooth? I want to be able to use my iPhone on my helmet and stream GPS audio directions.

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

I had a friend in high school that had a permit and a Suzuki Katana as long as he had a car permit. Only thing is obviously you do need parental consent if your under 18.

So anybody have any good suggestions for a lightweight helmet with bluetooth? I want to be able to use my iPhone on my helmet and stream GPS audio directions.

I picked up 2 Sena SMH10 bluetooth headsets and put them both on each helmet I own. I've used just about every feature on them now and they are AWESOME. You can adjust Iphone/Ipod all with basically 2 buttons (volume u/d, pause/play, next track (works for pandora too!) and I've used them both on my own bike between me and a bitty, and between bikes to the point where I couldn't see my buddy anymore. Best of all you don't have to buy a whole other helmet. I listen to the radio (I<3radio app) every morning on the way to work for 40 min. When I stop for gas or something, I can just pause it without even looking at my phone. Easily one of my favorite mods

Originally Posted by veggiemonster

are the 22's from you up there your gs650, iirc?

Yup

**somebody5788** · 06-29-2011 10:46 AM

Do they have another style? Don't think that one works with my current helmet.

**veggiemonster** · 06-29-2011 11:02 AM

Collett Electronics makes headsets for snowmobiles, look them up.

even if you don't want to talk to buddies you're with, or if you do, you can also have music playing through the secondary audio jack.

we love the things

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

Do they have another style? Don't think that one works with my current helmet.

Why wouldn't it? Works with just about everything

**somebody5788** · 06-29-2011 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by AudiA4_20T

Why wouldn't it? Works with just about everything

How do I run the mic to the inside? Mines a full face

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

How do I run the mic to the inside? Mines a full face

**vintagespin** · 06-29-2011 12:02 PM

so when are we goin' drinkin??

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by vintagespin

so when are we goin' drinkin??

Idk dude, when does your train come in? The station is legit 20 seconds away

**somebody5788** · 06-29-2011 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by AudiA4_20T

Not gonna lie I feel kinda dumb now. LOL

So how about a nice iPhone dock??? Possibly with charger adapter

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

Not gonna lie I feel kinda dumb now. LOL

So how about a nice iPhone dock??? Possibly with charger adapter

I tried that but it keps switching songs. I realize in hindsight that I had "shake to shuffle" on so I might go back to that. I didn't actually have a cradle though, rather a charger hooked up to the phone and a case that I fitted on the bike. Didn't need the music part since its Bluetooth

**vintagespin** · 06-29-2011 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by AudiA4_20T

Idk dude, when does your train come in? The station is legit 20 seconds away

pretty much 7 exactly. you're probably outta work by then tho, right?

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by vintagespin

pretty much 7 exactly. you're probably outta work by then tho, right?

Yup, I'm just about getting home at that time. I have a friend staying in Ewing though, so soon enough when I visit her for a night I'll hit u up

**vintagespin** · 06-29-2011 01:30 PM

word

**somebody5788** · 06-29-2011 02:14 PM

So I need to bring the bike in for it's 600 mile service. Only problem is 600 miles was 100 miles ago! I had 564 on Sunday..... Dealer wants $75 and basically they just adjust the valves.

**JPT** · 06-29-2011 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

So I need to bring the bike in for it's 600 mile service. Only problem is 600 miles was 100 miles ago! I had 564 on Sunday..... Dealer wants $75 and basically they just adjust the valves.

Only $75 to adjust valves... nice. My valves have to be adjusted every 7500 miles at a cost of about $400 (the only guy who touches my bike charges less, and does better work), the dealer wants $700...

**AudiA4_20T** · 06-29-2011 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by somebody5788

So I need to bring the bike in for it's 600 mile service. Only problem is 600 miles was 100 miles ago! I had 564 on Sunday..... Dealer wants $75 and basically they just adjust the valves.

time to learn! It doesn't seem to hard I'm doing mine really soon.