What do I need to look for when it comes to motorcycles. [Archive]

Tonnerre

07-13-2006, 08:19 AM

Ok, I give up on cars. Insurance cost to much and with school in a little over a month it is time to do something smarter. I am not getting a moped. I am thing of a used Katana or Ninja, Something like that, 500 cc. I was wondering if you have any ideas of what I should get. Also what should I look for in the helmet and jacket/legs. If there is anyhing I should look for wen buying a bike and so on.

Skaterkid

07-13-2006, 08:27 AM

A motorcycle for you is not a smart decision.

Tonnerre

07-13-2006, 08:32 AM

And a car is?

Skaterkid

07-13-2006, 08:33 AM

Neither is.

TXKompressor

07-13-2006, 08:35 AM

yeah a car you will be safe. a motorcycle you will be dead. I agree w/ Robie it is a bad bad idea... Shit your bicycle is going to go for $400 take that damn money and put it into getting the teg fixed and road ready. So are you going to get Snow tires for the Motorcycle, so you can drive it in the winter? You need to think long term not just right here right now.

Your common sense level is that of my 8 year old daughter.

Brian

07-13-2006, 08:37 AM

you change your fucking mind every 4 minutes

stu

07-13-2006, 08:45 AM

Look for other cars on the road when you're on a motorcycle.

I think you should buy another pawn shop bike and make $200 personally.

Conrad

07-13-2006, 08:47 AM

HONDA GHANDI

07-13-2006, 09:09 AM

SHe's 8 now? Holy shit time flies.

Aracheon

07-13-2006, 09:28 AM

I call BS... I think your daughter wins!

:rofl:

Mark_H

07-13-2006, 11:16 AM

You WILL KILL YOURSELF if you buy a sport bike, so for the sake of our enjoyment don't get a bike so we can continue to laugh at you.
M

BluByU

07-13-2006, 12:00 PM

If your ins is insane on your car, it will be WAY more on a sportbike.

Brian

07-13-2006, 12:04 PM

sportbikes are freakin expensive to insure unless you just get liability (still bad depending on your record). I had many days where I quoted 18-20 year old kids 8K+ for a 6 month policy.

BluByU

07-13-2006, 12:13 PM

Yes, look for a motorcycle that has 4 tires, doors, seatbelts, and you can buy an buspass for.

David

07-13-2006, 12:26 PM

how much do you think insurance would be for say a 19 year old kid with a completely clean record?

STIBungy

07-13-2006, 12:29 PM

I say sell the teg and get a lifetime bus pass and a vasectomy.

Brian

07-13-2006, 12:30 PM

liability only, or with comp and collision? Collision is usually really expensive on a full fairing bike. You usually have to total the bike even if it's a fairly minor crash.

Deceptakhan

07-13-2006, 12:35 PM

Or you could try thinking for yourself

David

07-13-2006, 12:40 PM

liability only, or with comp and collision? Collision is usually really expensive on a full fairing bike. You usually have to total the bike even if it's a fairly minor crash.
just liability in that case

Tonnerre

07-15-2006, 06:28 AM

my quote was for 670 for a full year. If I wreck it will be totaled. right? Well I just need it for the medical bills if I live. I can buy another bike for 2k after that so why do I need full covrage? And it is still not the basic. My accident gave me an idea of what insurance I need.

Tonnerre

07-16-2006, 05:41 PM

http://www.abateofcolo.org/RiderEd/tenstepguide.pdf

statik

07-16-2006, 08:52 PM

For your price range (and propensity to run heavy things into other, heavier things), maybe this (http://powersports.honda.com/scooters/model.asp?ModelName=Metropolitan&ModelYear=2006&ModelId=CHF506) would suit you better.

Nightfall

07-16-2006, 09:01 PM

Ruckus > Metropolitan

Tonnerre

07-16-2006, 09:53 PM

92 Ninja with 600cc engine. That is what I am getting.

DC2

07-16-2006, 09:58 PM

Insurance on my 06 R6 is 1400/yr for full coverage with a very bad driving record. I must insist you take the MSF course if your actually going to buy a bike, I just got done with mine today and it was great.

Tonnerre

07-16-2006, 11:53 PM

I will but I am getting it anyways. Even if I do not like riding, I can get to where I need to go. Some people do not like driving but they do anyways. This will also keep me from wasteing my money on stupid shit.

doogie06

07-17-2006, 11:13 AM

Things I would recommend you getting with your motorcycle, a helmet, health insurance, life insurance, and a drool cup for when you are a vegetable.

Blownbimer

07-17-2006, 11:13 AM

When are you getting this bike? have you signed up for the safe rider corse yet?

If your not going to have PIP, do you have your own medical insurance?

Just remember, its not if you go down....its when.

When you do get the bike, go get your permit at least, and I'd go to a parking lot with you at least and help you learn a bit...but you gota do the class, its worth every penny!

Tonnerre

07-17-2006, 02:06 PM

Do you got cones and stuff like that? We have a huge parking lot that is empty that I can train at. Also I will take the class.

smithz

07-17-2006, 02:15 PM

This thread reaks of Darwinism.

mirror

07-17-2006, 02:55 PM

mirror

07-17-2006, 03:07 PM

before you do anything with motorcycles please sign up for an MSF class.

Nate

07-17-2006, 03:45 PM

I'm pretty sure by default Motorcycle insurance doesn't cover medical. It covers someone's car door when you dent it. I could be wrong but I think when I got mine they specifically said there was no medical.

Brian

07-17-2006, 04:51 PM

there is no pip coverage in colorado anymore. You can add medpay, but it only covers 5K on most policies. That's enough to cover the ambulance ride to the hospital if you are lucky.

stu

07-17-2006, 04:57 PM

I saw someone with $25,000 worth of Med pay once.

It's only $500 to ride to the hospital in an ambulence by the way. CT scans are where it starts to get expensive.

Brian

07-17-2006, 05:11 PM

I know, I was just being sarcastic ;). I forgot what the maximums were for med pay on a motorcycle policy. I know it can get expensive though, and defaults to 5K if you opt for it. If you don't have medical insurance it's a good thing to check into.

Tonnerre

07-17-2006, 06:06 PM

The crash cost 10k total, I did not have med pay. Insurace covered it all.

-=[Juztin]=-

07-17-2006, 06:16 PM

The crash cost 10k total, I did not have med pay. Insurace covered it all. So you already got a bike and crashed?

Brian

07-17-2006, 06:19 PM

and you do or do not have health insurance now?

Blownbimer

07-17-2006, 06:49 PM

Interesting....I've always had my own medical insurance, so I never really worried about it. Good to know though!

I took my safe rider classes at Front range...If I remember, I signed up on the front range web sight.

Just be careful out there....seems like a lot of people get a sport bike, and leave their brain at home... I have friends I ride with, and people I know, who I will not ride with again. Always watch out for that.

Brian

07-17-2006, 06:58 PM

It's definitely not something to take lightly. Keep your head about you and make smart decisions. I make fun of tonnerre all the time, but I still don't want to see the guy get hurt (or anyone else on here)

Nightfall

07-17-2006, 07:34 PM

The crash cost 10k total, I did not have med pay. Insurace covered it all.
WTF are you babbling about?

Tonnerre

07-17-2006, 08:50 PM

The accident that I had with the integra. I had an ambulance come.

Nightfall

07-17-2006, 09:18 PM

The accident that I had with the integra. I had an ambulance come.
You need to save up for a Ruckus or Metropolitan and get your finances straightened out. What do you do? Have you gone to school?

Tonnerre

07-17-2006, 10:27 PM

I got my finaces in order. I make 250+ a month

Nightfall

07-17-2006, 11:08 PM

I got my finaces in order. I make 250+ a month
I'm sure you can do better than that. I'm a dumbass and I make $2k/month after taxes.

DC2

07-17-2006, 11:25 PM

I'm sure you can do better than that. I'm a dumbass and I make $2k/month after taxes.

You have to be kidding me Tonnerre... 250 a month?!?!?! That's fucking rediculous. I made way more working at safeway. I make around 4k a month now selling cars, you need more money if you plan on getting a bike.

I got into my motorcycle class by going to the MSF Website and calling a local number. I love my bike...

BTW, My insurance quote was too high and they have me at 48 a month for full coverage. Here are the coverages.

458/yr
Age : 18
Multiple Tickets : Careless Driving, Improper or Unsafe Vehicle, Failure To Signal
Bike: 2006 Yamaha R6

FULL COVERAGE
100,000 Medical Coverage (Along with Medical through my work)
300,000 Incident Coverage
50,000 Property Coverage
1,000 Death Benifit (goes to parents if I die)

Tonnerre

07-18-2006, 09:58 AM

I'm sure you can do better than that. I'm a dumbass and I make $2k/month after taxes.
Yes bet rent is covered. I do not need to work at all. My scholarship take care of the rent and books and everything else.

Tonnerre

07-18-2006, 10:00 AM

Also this 250 I can spend any way I want. I can not make to much or my scholarships will go down.

smithz

07-18-2006, 01:47 PM

It's amazing who they will give "scholarships" too these days...

Nightfall

07-18-2006, 07:21 PM

It's amazing who they will give "scholarships" too these days...
Ironic... :D

ryanman

07-18-2006, 09:10 PM

$250 a month doesn't even cover my food, actually, $250 every 2 weeks barely covers my food.

i drive crap

07-18-2006, 09:33 PM

because you are a fatty boom batty!

smithz

07-19-2006, 10:02 AM

Ironic... :D
:rofl: Two funee...

Howevar Aye payd four meye cahledge ehdukashun meye ohn selph.

Mark_H

07-19-2006, 10:17 AM

I got my finaces in order. I make 250+ a month

You's a balla, shot calla...
Dude, price out some riding gear, you'll be using your entire income on gear alone for about the next 6 months.
M

DC2

07-19-2006, 10:25 AM

You's a balla, shot calla...
Dude, price out some riding gear, you'll be using your entire income on gear alone for about the next 6 months.
M

LoL
Riding Gear:
AlpineStar Jacket : 350$
Shoei Helmet : 479$
Gloves : 80$

Look at that tonnerre, several months work not even incuding gas or food expenses.

smithz

07-19-2006, 10:36 AM

You guys act like you expect him to "think" this through before he does it...

:rofl:

David

07-19-2006, 11:06 AM

I can't wait for the "I broke my leg and don't have health insurance, how can I fix this without going to the doctor?" thread

smithz

07-19-2006, 11:11 AM

I can't wait for the "I broke my leg and don't have health insurance, how can I fix this without going to the doctor?" thread
Aaahaahahhahahhahhahhahhhhhahahhahahha!!!

Duct tape is the answer!

Skaterkid

07-19-2006, 12:24 PM

I'm waiting for the 9News link of a young man dying after a motorcycle accident and then Tonnerre not posting anymore. It'll be sad.

Tonnerre

07-19-2006, 01:06 PM

Ok here is the break down, I get 250 from work, I get 1000 avrage a month to live. So it is 1250. 250 is for anything I want to put it at. rent is 460 and insurance is 70 now. So food at max for me is 200 a month. But that said that leaves 730 out of 1250, Not bad. Then in Sept, Rent will be covered by americorp so I will have more money to work with. So it is liveable.

smithz

07-19-2006, 01:06 PM

I'm waiting for the 9News link of a young man dying after a motorcycle accident and then Tonnerre not posting anymore. It'll be sad.
Like I said before, this thread should be titled "Tonnerre Discovers Darwinism".

ryanman

07-19-2006, 10:24 PM

because you are a fatty boom batty!
Actually, no, I've lost alot of weight, I just eat alot of good food now. Eatin out ain't cheap up here.

Tonnerre

07-20-2006, 02:24 PM

I bet I still got you beat. I am 145 and 5'10" Learn to love it.

ryanman

07-20-2006, 03:06 PM

You're a skinny fucker, I'm 5' 11", 210, I actually have muscle on my body, girls like that kind of thing.

ChewiSi

07-20-2006, 04:16 PM

I can't wait for the "I broke my leg and don't have health insurance, how can I fix this without going to the doctor?" thread

Robotussin (sp?) from chris rock

12seccivy

07-20-2006, 06:25 PM

LoL
Riding Gear:
AlpineStar Jacket : 350$
Shoei Helmet : 479$
Gloves : 80$
.
the look on tonnere's face right before smashing into an oncoming car: priceless!:rolleyes:

DC2

07-21-2006, 09:50 AM

the look on tonnere's face right before smashing into an oncoming car: priceless!:rolleyes:

Hahahahahah!

Tonnerre

07-22-2006, 08:21 AM

I am looking forward to riding it a lot. It scares me a little but I know it will be fun. It was like when I was learning to drive. It scared me a little but very quickly I was having fun.

smithz

07-22-2006, 01:07 PM

I am looking forward to riding it a lot. It scares me a little but I know it will be fun. It was like when I was learning to drive. It scared me a little but very quickly I was having fun.
... and crashing into things.

Tonnerre

07-22-2006, 10:21 PM

Yes. But I am going to learn how to not do it.

Zach

07-22-2006, 10:28 PM

shouldnt you have done that BEFORE you got a motorcycle?

Tonnerre

07-23-2006, 09:39 AM

No, I would never have learn how then. It is like swiming, Unless I jump off the peir I would not try to learn.

smithz

07-23-2006, 11:14 AM

No, I would never have learn how then. It is like swiming, Unless I jump off the peir I would not try to learn.
It's like words chosen at random and loosely strung together with spaces and punctuation.

:eng:

Zach

07-23-2006, 11:52 AM

No, I would never have learn how then. It is like swiming, Unless I jump off the peir I would not try to learn.

thats the most stupid fucking thing i have ever heard. when it comes to your life, and something as dangerous as a motorcycle, doing your homework and getting instruction BEFORE you get a bike WOULD have been the smart thing to do. but who am i kidding, your tonnerre, not someone known for their intelligence.