Guess what was tied in the bed of my truck tonight
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Perfect timing
Congrats!
I know the season is over, but I'd been looking for a 'screaming deal' to roll around, and this one was perfect. Guy had purchased newer bike earlier in season, tried to Coax GF into learning, she didn't want to, Season is over, needed to store it or dump it, so he dumped it.
3700 miles.
I REALLY wanted a 08/09 GS500F *apperance/starter bike/reliable/holdsvalue etc*
But I got this for a steal, its the same bike *Albeit older* and I will be able to sell it easily (And profit) if I want to upgrade.
It's more that it's easy to write off if it's totaled, has enough power to get you around without getting you in trouble, not something that is going to be a big deal when you lay it down etc..
The only way it's really safer is that it doesn't have enough power to quickly put you in a bad position.
The only way it's really safer is that it doesn't have enough power to quickly put you in a bad position.
The example my teacher gave us was say you have a busa and your hand slips. Over a pothole, and you tug the throttle while in gear as you cone out of the pot hole, you almost certainly pull the front and go down, while a less powerful bike may not do that
This^^^
Not to mention suspension difference! Riding a "sport bike" is a huge difference compared to a lower line model! Cornering is more demanding since the suspension is not as fine tuned! Power is really the only thing that makes the bike easier and safer to ride but that's really it!
None the less good buy and any bike is fun to ride regardless of power and suspension! Plus if you do put her Down you won't be out 10 grand!
This^^^
Not to mention suspension difference! Riding a "sport bike" is a huge difference compared to a lower line model! Cornering is more demanding since the suspension is not as fine tuned! Power is really the only thing that makes the bike easier and safer to ride but that's really it!
None the less good buy and any bike is fun to ride regardless of power and suspension! Plus if you do put her Down you won't be out 10 grand!
My bike is a 'sport' bike, it is just a 2 cyl Vs a 4 cyl. It moves out of its own way just fine from just puttering around the neighborhood... Sadly I won't be on it again until I get it looked at just for my own piece of mind *Cause I really don't know whats supposed to be adjusted/set to what*
I'd like to buy fresh tires for it when next season starts, any suggestions on brands or where I should buy them/have them mounted?
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