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MonsterAir said:
LoL Rep. I supposed I opened myself up to your bashing so I'm not madd. I'm sure I'll get a lot of it over time with something in this class.
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If you wanna save gas $$ get an electric car , IF you wanna have fun and feel real speed get a racing Cart ! , on a real TRACK, that way everybody is going the same direction AND theres an ambulance , you will feel REAL G forces and speed.
Polar_Bus said:
1100 ?
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Ahh I knew I was thinking to small lol !
 
Have you seen the prices of electric cars? Looking at under $200 w/ insurance for the bike minus gas savings...... Just found out recently that they have a kart track 30min from my house. Just an oval but my buddies plan on getting their sons into it. I'll prob scope it out this summer?
 
MonsterAir said:
Have you seen the prices of electric cars? Looking at under $200 w/ insurance for the bike minus gas savings...... Just found out recently that they have a kart track 30min from my house. Just an oval but my buddies plan on getting their sons into it. I'll prob scope it out this summer?
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Electric MOPED ! lmfao J/K !
 
MonsterAir said:
Any feedback on indian motorcycles. I just came across this....

https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr/
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That's a lovely looking bike but, as a new rider I couldn't recommend this is the bike for you. You really need something with a lot less power to start with, I lost a couple of mates who passed their tests and bought big bikes because they liked the sound and bragging rights, you don't look cool sliding down the road or after you've gone through a dry stone wall because you didn't realize the speed you where doing.
I know you said you've had a bike before but you didn't ride it much, so in effect a new rider, you need to lower your expectations, treat the first bike as a stepping stone, a learning bike that you will drop, you will fall off but you'll gain experience of riding and maintaining, learning the weekly chain lubrication and tension check, making sure wheels are aligned, sorting out that sticky caliper, setting suspension to your weight and riding style.
Bikes aren't a throw your leg over and ride type of vehicle, they take a lot of maintenance and prep easily 4 x more than a car does. Yes wear items are cheaper but wear more often. The bigger the CC of a bike the bigger the cost.
An example, my GPZ500, the brake pads for the front £12, the chain £40, chain and sprocket kit £75, pair of tyres £60.
Now my XJR1300, the brake pads for the front £60 (twin disc), the chain £80, chain and sprocket kit £150, pair of tyres £180.

The items I have listed had to be changed annually, sometimes more often.
Then you have oil and filter changes, annually or every 2k as the gearbox and clutch packs use engine oil as lubrication.

I know your wanting to save money and long term the bike will save you money, but its going to be 10 years down the line that you start to save money, its not going to be in 6 months.
Your looking at getting a bike for the wrong reasons.
If you truly wanted to save money on a commute then buy a scooter, a 125cc scooter that you rev and go.
 
I agree completely with Polar-Bus. I'm 61 and have been riding since getting my first bike while in the Navy. For 10 years that was all that I had. It sounds as though you have already made up your mind as to what you want and that is your choice to make. Remember this, the day that you start to feel comfortable and think that you have it figured out is the day that you start the clock on having an accident. You must not only look out for cars, dogs, pedestrians and countless other crap, but for yourself as well. There is not one day that goes by that I don't have someone or something that puts me in danger. Just last week a bunch of us went for a ride and saw a "foot dragger", ( a newbie ) that was not looking at the road ahead as he should be. He was looking around to see who was looking at him and plowed into the back of a pickup truck that was stopped at the traffic light.
Whatever you choose to purchase, always pay attention, always wear protective equipment (helps to keep the parts together in the event of an accident) , and never ride above your ability.

Be safe
 
Guys I have the chance to get this for a trade… but is it worth it?
It’s a 2000 Suzuki rm80
Here’s some text the guy sent
80 cc 2 stroke
Suzuki


Its got alot on it but needs work for sure can source all parts ebay and face book groups im apart of you can join just haven't got around to the bike yet no rush to sell it its only getting up in value rms are getting rare to find in good shape its not to old either its a 2000 model

The rims alone 300 excel golds

Not sure man its all there really needs some engine parts you really just have to source stuff or fine a parts bike like I said rb groups are your best bet but anyway the bikes still worth the rc man period thoes sell new for 700 free shipping the rig is used now broken and going to cost around 100 or more to fix it and whatever else its being used now id say 350 to 450 max on it ive been in the rc game 30 years man not here to had anyone I just tell it how it is I have 3 large scale rn two bajas and a 55in has boat
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Seeing how you are with a gas rc no way in hell JR....first off do you think your capable of learning how to rebuild that top end? You know the transmission on a dirtbike is part of the engine case right.... syncros,bearings, clutch basket, blah blah....way more going on then an rc engine there buddy....

never EVER buy anyone's basket case dirtbike unless they give it to you as you will always be upside down in if you pay for it!
 
Junkie you'll never see that bike run. I 100% promise you. Where will you get a top end kit? Who you gunna send it to when the trans blows up? What if the case needs to be repaired? Dirtbikes are a SPECIALIST repair niche end of story. I have a guy that's been in business for 40 years and is awesome with bikes. I don't think you have such a guy close to you bud....
 
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