Anybody else got the bug? - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

**TJsBimm** · 09-05-2005, 07:38 PM

I'd go with dudesky on this one smalls nice but you'll want somewhat real power. Haven't driven one lots of my friends started out with 600cc++. I know I'd probably kill myself on one bc I love the speed.

**Torque** · 09-05-2005, 07:41 PM

who ever says they would buy a rocket and not do over 100 atleast once obviously has never riden a bike haha

David

**Spieluhr** · 09-05-2005, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudesky_E36

If I quote everyone I know that rides, they'll say that's a bit small, and you'll outgrow it fast as your skills progress. I thought about getting one a while back, and they all told me to go with about 5-600cc . . small enough to start, but enough umph to satisfy you for quite a while. Even if you're not going for breakneck speed (that's good to hear), you still want a little go go. Anyhow, it's a good move, what with the gas prices nowadays.

that is EXACTLY how I feel. 600 is a good place to start.

and yes, I also REALLY have the bug, I hope I can get my hands on one before I graduate.

**TJsBimm** · 09-05-2005, 08:19 PM

What type of bikes are we thinking about boys ?

**Red_Rocket** · 09-05-2005, 08:36 PM

I want a duck sooooooo bad,(996) my dad had an old one 750 sport,

used to race it out on Road A, it was sick, but then he went to a suzuki 1000s to a kawasaki 1100 and a honda cbx, but he sold them, pimped his bimmer and now runs that on road A

**e30boarder** · 09-05-2005, 09:03 PM

i know its not a rocket but my cuz has a cr500 and u need to hav major respect for a bike like that... any bike really. hes actually raced a few harleys and caught em by surprise and ate em up. bikes ar definatly fun... and economical with the gas prices and all. and since im in jersey insurance is a major plus. i think i would want an r6... not too big, not too small. lots of fun

**Turbodefrost** · 09-05-2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJsBimm

What type of bikes are we thinking about boys ?

My favorite is my bro's old Kawasaki 500. Light and fun!

**Chris** · 09-05-2005, 10:08 PM

OOOO!!! i wanna sex that up! lol

**tun6twista** · 09-05-2005, 10:29 PM

I've wanted one for months but can't bring myself to getting one. Maybe when I'm paying 5 bucks a gallon for gas I will

**xsperf** · 09-06-2005, 12:39 PM

the same issue came up to my brother when he wanted a bike, he didnt want anything too fast(first time ever riding a bike w/engine) so instead of going crotch rocket, he went cruiser, he got a mid size cruiser, 750CC, def. not as fast as a crotch rocket, not slow at all, nice and comfy, and not too heavy. also, it isnt a harley, its a honda, so its not heavy and it has a lot of nice features, and its cheap.

**EcianIce** · 09-06-2005, 12:50 PM

How did this thread go from the original post talking about a Ninja 250 to R1s, Ducati 999s and 750cc bikes ?

**crisby325i** · 09-06-2005, 03:31 PM

i have a couple of friends who have bikes, and i wanted one...but it's not the fact that i'd do stupid stuff on it(which i'd probably would), but the fact that it's other ppl who don't look out for bikes. my cousin was killed last week b/c a car pulled out and hit them in their side. both were wearing helmets, but my cousin died and his gf had major bone and internal injuries...so, i don't think i'll ever get on one

**Red_Rocket** · 09-06-2005, 03:58 PM

yea my dad sold his because he was to tired of almost getting killed everytime he rode. Plus people driving cars today dont give a shit about any thing around them, they just want o get home

**Longhairedhippy** · 09-06-2005, 04:30 PM

Bikes in my garage:

Triumph Rocket III (2.4 liter 3 cylinder, 150 horsepower)
mods: factory performance pipes, factory ECU tune, cat-box removal

Triumph Thruxton
(i call this one the "taxicab")

Ducati 1000DS

too bad they're all my dad's....

**xsperf** · 09-06-2005, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torque

How did this thread go from the original post talking about a Ninja 250 to R1s, Ducati 999s and 750cc bikes ?

first of all, originally it wasnt talking about NINJA 250s, it was talking about the bike bug

and are you accusign me of thread hijacking? well i that wasnt thread hijacking, infact, your post is thread hijacking and very stupid

and btw, nice bikes!