Obsessed
06-13-2010, 08:32 AM
#1
Junior Member
Squid
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 8
Obsessed
Dehydrated and sunburnt at Laguna Seca 2002. Colin Edwards drops out of the sky (literally) from the Corkscrew, back on the gas, Akrapovic in full song. I'm hooked.
Of course, it could also be withdrawals as I haven't ridden since 2000 (sold my last bike after birth of my youngest son). Bikes: '87 VFR; '93 VFR, '97 CBR919RR.
Now I'm older, back in the market and craving the V-Twin. Figured I'd introduce myself since I've been lurking since May and have seen the flames of squids who dared tried to sell their bikes here without saying "hi" first.
When I discovered "the Forum" I'd hoped to log-in, find something like inderocker's bike for $3k and ride off into the sunset. Reality has set in now, so I'll just sit back, browse and glean what wisdom I can from the veterans here. And dream.
Cheers,
Of course, it could also be withdrawals as I haven't ridden since 2000 (sold my last bike after birth of my youngest son). Bikes: '87 VFR; '93 VFR, '97 CBR919RR.
Now I'm older, back in the market and craving the V-Twin. Figured I'd introduce myself since I've been lurking since May and have seen the flames of squids who dared tried to sell their bikes here without saying "hi" first.
When I discovered "the Forum" I'd hoped to log-in, find something like inderocker's bike for $3k and ride off into the sunset. Reality has set in now, so I'll just sit back, browse and glean what wisdom I can from the veterans here. And dream.
Cheers,
06-13-2010, 10:52 AM
#2
Bytes
Back Marker
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: This side of hell
Posts: 105
I quit riding for a spell myself. When I decided to get back into I read stuff on this forum for about six months before pulling the trigger. The guys that regularly post on this forum pretty much sold me on the SH. I researched the hell out of it and came to the determination that the SH is by far and away the biggest bang for the buck. It's not a monster but pretty darn quick, comfortable, reliable, good looking, and most of all fun.
Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
06-13-2010, 02:57 PM
#5
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 395
Definitely some good deals on here as well as knowledgeable/ good guys. 3grand will get you on the right track for sure. Whats the fun in getting something that already has everything done anyway
06-13-2010, 09:44 PM
#6
Senior Member
MotoGP
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: altoona, pa
Posts: 2,934
welcome aboard. put up a google alert for superhawk and vtr1000 and you'll find a lot of bikes for sale and keep you eyes on ebay and craigs list. some unbelievable bargains with thousand of upgrades.
06-14-2010, 07:17 AM
#8
Senior Member
MotoGP
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: altoona, pa
Posts: 2,934
Most people seem to simply rationalize according to the outcome they prefer.
