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new to sportbikes

Post by jccj300 » Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:19 pm

Hello I am 38 y/o married male. Ihave been riding three seasons... wait we have no seasons here 3 years.. started on a 2002 shadow vlx 600, then i bought a 2002 kawa zr7s.. I thought that was a sportbike at the time with its 65 hp.. lol.. bought me a 1996sporty 1200 bobbed out... too much $ for service and parts.. sold that for a 1998 shadow spirit 1100..pristine w 7k on odo, commuted rain or shine 100miles a day.. for a year . Three weeks ago i bought a 2001 gsxr 750 and have put about 2000 mikes on it aready.. wow this bike is amazing and it is really the first bike I have respect for.. and I am looking forward to meeting up and going on group rides.. and learning more about my bike .. and improve as a rider..
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by El Diabro » Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:49 pm

Welcome to the boards!
Who all seen the Leprechaun say YEAH!!!!

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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by WillK675 » Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:54 pm

Welcome to the boards. Keep an eye on the rides section, and come meet the group when you can. Also feel free to ask any questions. We are all more than willing to lend a hand/knowledge/advice.
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by milesmiles » Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:07 pm

welcome! How did you hear about us?
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Firewa11 » Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:21 pm

Welcome!
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by dufremle » Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:44 pm

Welcome!
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Dragonfly » Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:51 pm

Welcome! That's a pretty good ride history, the gixxer750 is a totally different beast. Feel free to look around the boards. Don't be shy to ask questions about your bike, gear, and rides.
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by jccj300 » Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:35 am

Thanx for the warm wecome... I found this bord googlein ft worth riding groups... yea the gixxer 750 is unlike anything i have ever ridden.. need an armored jacket n I will be reddy to head out w yall... will meet every 1 soon..
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by U-Turn » Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:32 am

Welcome to sportbikes. Glad you turned away from the dark side.
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Grinner » Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:48 am

Welcome!
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Blizzard_1708 » Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:27 pm

Welcome to the group
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by jccj300 » Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:01 am

u turn I still have shadow 1100.. my wife feels safer on that 2 up lol.. but she is takin msf in feb and gonna buy her a starter bike n maco pink it lol!! thinkin ninja 250 for less than 2k!!
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by 2track » Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:37 am

Welcome !
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Jenson » Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:57 pm

Welcome. I started street riding on a shadow 750. While it was reliable, I despised the handling and power. I then went to a 250 ninja and put 20K on it in the 10 months that I owned it. Now I have seen the sportbike light and will never own a cruiser. This is a damn good group, and the rides are a lot of fun-you won't be dissapointed.
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by PinkFiddy » Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:57 am

welcome!

*just know, that u can have the FULL pink for a bike, but when i get around to getting the lady i want, she's gonna be SAWEEEET! it's gonna put a whole new meaning to pink :D

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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by jccj300 » Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:10 am

lol fiddy
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Rhino » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:14 am

PinkFiddy wrote:welcome!

*just know, that u can have the FULL pink for a bike, but when i get around to getting the lady i want, she's gonna be SAWEEEET! it's gonna put a whole new meaning to pink :D

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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by rydethis » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:17 am

Welcome!!! I like pink too!!
i said a hip hop the hippie the hippie
to the hip hip hop, a you dont stop
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by sckego » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:23 am

Oh god, we DEFINITELY need video of this... :drool:
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by El Diabro » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:35 am

:icon_whs0be:
Who all seen the Leprechaun say YEAH!!!!

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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by jccj300 » Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:52 am

mmmm pink on pimk... lol i think the female riders would enjoy bottomless riding ..speaking of pink on pink .. good vibrations ... redline please lol well chaps n no one would kinow hehaheha
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by DemonDuck » Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:56 am

:shock: :shock: .... that being said..... Welcome to the boards I think you will fit in fine!
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Rhino » Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:57 am

jccj300 wrote:mmmm pink on pimk... lol i think the female riders would enjoy bottomless riding ..speaking of pink on pink .. good vibrations ... redline please lol well chaps n no one would kinow hehaheha
Not gonna happen on your GSX-R. You need a Ninja 650 or Versys for that. There was a good demonstration at the last bike night.

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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Grinner » Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:11 pm

If ya really wanna go that far....I have the true rumble seat that the girls just love!
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Re: new to sportbikes

Post by Bird » Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:37 pm

Dave wrote:...Not gonna happen on your GSX-R. You need a Ninja 650 or Versys for that. There was a good demonstration at the last bike night.

:o , you missed it. :D
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