The paradoxial quandries and the wants & needs of a motorcyclist

**OreoGaborio** · 03-01-06, 04:25 PM

Naked Hooligan bike? Motard? Mini? Sport? Dirt?

.... I can't decide.... Thank you, that is all

**TheIglu** · 03-01-06, 04:29 PM

1. Naked Bike

Why? It can do so much so well. Big HP and handling is superb.

2. Big Dual-Sport

Why? It can do wonders on pavement just pretty damn good on all but the roughest trails. Also is cheap to insure and great commuter bike.

3. Motard

Why? Now you got the speed of the naked with the comfort, you got the utility of the ds for everything else, now it's time for a FUN bike that is utterly impractical.

I got #1 and #2, just need #3

**OreoGaborio** · 03-01-06, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by TheIglu
I got #1 and #2, just need #3

SHU-UP!!! NOT FAIR!!!

Mark... you've got every toy on two wheels... what's your favorite "do it all" bike?

**TheIglu** · 03-01-06, 04:38 PM

ZRX1200 - $5400
KLR650 - $1100
YZ250 - $500
CB750F-SS - $350

Hmmm, that's a bit cheaper than most people spend on ONE bike!

Never let money be a factor in getting what you want for toys. Just remember that you don't always need the nicest, newest or best to have a hootenany of a good time. You remember riding the KLR after all, don't ya? Or did you forget just like you forgot to shift into second when you rode it?

**OreoGaborio** · 03-01-06, 04:41 PM

hahaha I swear I thought I was at like 5k RPM

And I know full well I don't need the newest/best... don't even WANT the newest/best, i'm always out for the best bang for the buck

**ChR1s** · 03-01-06, 05:42 PM

A big-bore dual-sport is extremely practical & versatile. Relatively cheap, too. I think I've had more fun riding my KLR650 than any other bike.

**TheIglu** · 03-01-06, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by ChR1s
A big-bore dual-sport is extremely practical & versatile. Relatively cheap, too. I think I've had more fun riding my KLR650 than any other bike.

ditto

**highsider** · 03-01-06, 05:58 PM

Buy a truck, so you dont have to beg rides.

KB · 03-01-06, 06:05 PM

I think you forgot "Race Bike" on your list no??

KB

**OreoGaborio** · 03-01-06, 06:14 PM

Already got wunna doze...

just been waiting for delivery for a few months now, but thanks, KB

R7 · 03-01-06, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
Mark... you've got every toy on two wheels... what's your favorite "do it all" bike?

That's a no brainer, a MX bike with a motard set-up and a street plate

With one single bike, you can be a hooligan on the streets, trackdays/race, MX tracks, trail rides, and dualsport riding... Oh yeah and tear up some ice in the winter to complete the four seasons of fun

**Nazo** · 03-01-06, 06:22 PM

You already have a sport bike, Buy a dirtbike.
That was my gameplan. Got a sportbike for the street, a racebike for the track and a fun 2 stroke dirtbike for offroading.
All bases are covered now.

**OreoGaborio** · 03-01-06, 06:23 PM

.... that's what i'm startin to lean towards

Naz, I'm leanin towards doin just that, but i'd rather have somethin i can go on and off road with & can still ride in the city.

MOTAHD IT IS

**Nazo** · 03-01-06, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
.... that's what i'm startin to lean towards

Naz, I'm leanin towards doin just that, but i'd rather have somethin i can go on and off road with & can still ride in the city.

MOTAHD IT IS

I hear ya bro, Theres just no substitute for a 2 stroke dirtbike though.......Even a new 450cc four stroke. I love the shear power when you hit powerband
Just my opinion, regardless riding is riding!

KB · 03-01-06, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
Already got wunna doze...

just been waiting for delivery for a few months now, but thanks, KB

Alright I'll try and stay with the class!!

Yeah make sure you get a 4 stroke motahd cuz I've done the 2 stroke thing and however it is fun it's smelly. They call em 2smokers for a reason. Although if you run the synthetic 2 smoke oil the chicks seem to dig that smell.

KB

**breakdirt916** · 03-01-06, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
i'd rather have somethin i can go on and off road with & can still ride in the city.

MOTAHD IT IS

Ha, riding in the city is just like riding off-road. Especially on Mass Ave, on the cambridge side, right after the bridge.

I was thinking about doing the same, but getting a smaller motard (ie. 125-250cc) because you never really top 50 unless you're on Storrow, 93, or 90.

**OreoGaborio** · 03-01-06, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Bhavesh
Ha, riding in the city is just like riding off-road. Especially on Mass Ave, on the cambridge side, right after the bridge.

I was thinking about doing the same, but getting a smaller motard (ie. 125-250cc) because you never really top 50 unless you're on Storrow, 93, or 90.

Yeah, problem is, I often hit the highway if i'm actually goin somewhere so i'd need somethin that can handle cruisin no problem.

I'm just gonna kinda keep my eyes open.... it's more dreamin than anything but if i find a killer deal on somethin light, powerful & can do dirt & street equally well, maybe i'll jump on it.

KB · 03-01-06, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by Nazo
I hear ya bro, Theres just no substitute for a 2 stroke dirtbike though.......Even a new 450cc four stroke. I love the shear power when you hit powerband
Just my opinion, regardless riding is riding!

Nazo my boy. You need to rip a CRF450 before you start making statements like that. You'll be on a 4stroker b4 long!!

KB

R7 · 03-01-06, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by rmbbikes
Nazo my boy. You need to rip a CRF450 before you start making statements like that. You'll be on a 4stroker b4 long!!

KB

I agree!! Nazo is a old school 2-smoker

The new 4 strokes have a very abrupt power hit like the smokers and the 4 strokes hook up unlike the 2-smokers

The only thing I'll disagree with KB's statement is, you should rip a YZF to get the real feel for a Thumper

I've seen 101 mph on my KTM 450sx on the highway, after 80 they are not exactly stable though. I know my YZ was faster though and if I could get a street plate for a blue bike, i'd ditch the orange one in a heartbeat

It's expensive to build a motard, about $8 for a new one and probably still in the $5k range for something used

**OreoGaborio** · 03-01-06, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by R7
It's expensive to build a motard, about $8 for a new one and probably still in the $5k range for something used

**Nazo** · 03-01-06, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by rmbbikes
Nazo my boy. You need to rip a CRF450 before you start making statements like that. You'll be on a 4stroker b4 long!!

KB

I rode your CRF 450! Do you not remember, it was about 2 months ago?
I gurantee I can put down quicker times around the dirt track on my CR250.
I love the lightweight nimbleness of a 250 Motorcross dirtbike.
A fourstroke has got a great steady power curve, But a 2 stroke just comes alive and jumps out from under ya.....right Jay

4 strokes are great for motards though

**chr|s sedition** · 03-01-06, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by R7
I agree!! Nazo is a old school 2-smoker:

Dont make me bust out my Elsinore 250

R7 · 03-01-06, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by Nazo
I rode your CRF 450! Do you not remember, it was about 2 months ago?

I think KB's CRF is a 450X? If so, it's not the same as the CRF450 mx bike

Way different gearing in the transmission, different final drive gearing, different size rear wheel and a more corked up power output

R7 · 03-01-06, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by chr|s sedition
Dont make me bust out my Elsinore 250

I'll put my walking shoes on

If it doesn't start with Y, stay home

**chr|s sedition** · 03-01-06, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by R7
If it doesn't start with Y, stay home

It was a gift from a family member...I was 14. You know I'm part of the Y-Army!

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