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700cc as a first time bike?

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  • #32
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    AgileMyth wrote: »
    I used a cruiser in America earlier this year and I can see why. I'd own one if I lived there.

    Straight roads everywhere and no filtering outside California.


  • #33
    sombaht
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭sombaht


    BlackWizard wrote: »
    Each to their own. I like the look of them. Some of us are not speed freaks and want to wear ninja leather suits, showing off our scraped knee sliders.

    Yeah, leather gimp suits and knee pads wouldnt be my thing either! :)

    Cheers,
    sombaht


  • #34
    sombaht
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭sombaht


    sombaht wrote: »
    Yeah, leather gimp suits and knee pads wouldnt be my thing either! :)

    Cheers,
    sombaht


    Sorry, "jump" not "gimp" :P

    Cheers,
    sombaht


  • #35
    Ayrtonf7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭Ayrtonf7


    If you want to be a boring old fart while still being socially accepted into the world of "biking" then pick yourself up a Bandit, Hornet or Fazer. There cheap, quick off the mark, good on juice, allow for lots of add-ons and don't look half bad if you look after it. You'll be the talk of the town ... for about 5 minutes ... until everybody realises how common they are and moves onto something else.

    Otherwise Id suggesting picking your cruiser, sticking on the gimp suit :P , getting it on the road and driving it to your hearts content. Do what the majority of bikers do and get the style of bike that you want .. Also be prepared for a small portion of the biking community to show high levels of animosity/digust towards you no particular reason (if your riding a cruiser).

    I actually have a lot of love for Bandits, Hornets and Fazers.


  • #36
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    Jobbers don't generate much heat.

    True. So you're neither really. Just a poor attempt at a troll.

    OP, go for whichever bike takes your fancy and suits your needs best. Only one person is gonna be driving it and has to enjoy it, and that's you.


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  • #37
    batman_oh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,465 ✭✭✭batman_oh


    Virago is fine for a first bike - the 750 is slower than the RS125 I started on. If you are into that style of bike go for it


  • #38
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    Ayrtonf7 wrote: »
    If you want to be a boring old fart while still being socially accepted into the world of "biking" then pick yourself up a Bandit, Hornet or Fazer. There cheap, quick off the mark, good on juice, allow for lots of add-ons and don't look half bad if you look after it. You'll be the talk of the town ... for about 5 minutes ... until everybody realises how common they are and moves onto something else.

    Otherwise Id suggesting picking your cruiser, sticking on the gimp suit :P , getting it on the road and driving it to your hearts content. Do what the majority of bikers do and get the style of bike that you want .. Also be prepared for a small portion of the biking community to show high levels of animosity/digust towards you no particular reason (if your riding a cruiser).

    I actually have a lot of love for Bandits, Hornets and Fazers.

    If you have a bike to look cool then you're a fool.


  • #39
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    Do yourself a favour and get a naked bike like a Fazer, Bandit or Hornet.

    Cruisers are for people who like leather vests and assless chaps.
    All show and no go.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QereR0CViMY


  • #40
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    I think some cruisers look nice, but I can't make myself like an engineering design that's compromised for the sake of aesthetics.


  • #41
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    I think some cruisers look nice, but I can't make myself like an engineering design that's compromised for the sake of aesthetics.

    have you ridden a cruiser? the long rake means they are soo relaxing to ride
    there are no bad bikes


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  • #42
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ...well unless someone else is paying for your bike, then buy what YOU want, what YOU like.

    And as for cruisers......it's a style, not an expression of its capabilities. I just did 826kms on the WAW - with a pillion, and luggage - in 2.5 days in the company of GS'S, LC8 Adventure, Explorer 1200, Z1000, FJR1300, VFR .....and I held up no--one, and more than once led. On a Harley.

    If you think a cruiser makes you a poser, or knob, well maybe ill put it to you that you'd be a knob no matter what you buy. Don't blame the bike...

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #43
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Tigger wrote: »
    there are no bad bikes

    ^^^^ this

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #44
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    I think some cruisers look nice, but I can't make myself like an engineering design that's compromised for the sake of aesthetics.

    Every bike is a compromise - the perfect one hasn't been built yet. It'll be bloody boring when they do...

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #45
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    I think some cruisers look nice, but I can't make myself like an engineering design that's compromised for the sake of aesthetics.

    The point is, you don't have to like it. The OP is the only one who does.
    And starting off with something like
    Cruisers are for people who like leather vests and assless chaps.

    is not exactly going to have your opinion held in high esteem.


  • #46
    Mesrine65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭Mesrine65


    My 1700 V-Twin handles very well & pulls like a freight train


  • #47
    Pierced Off
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭Pierced Off


    I'm going to agree yet disagree with most of the posters. Agree...do buy a cruiser. If you like the style and you feel comfortable then you go for it. You'll always get people telling you that their bike or style of bike is the best. Then when you buy their recomendation, they'll tell you that you bought the wrong colour, that the black one is actually better than the red one etc. Once you're happy, tell everyone else to f*$* off.
    My disagreement is, not the 700 Virago. I had one and although it's not a bad bike, it's not a great one either. I've ridden a mates 600 Dragstar and also a 750 Shadow and they are both better by far, still cruisers, just better bikes.


  • #48
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Pierced Off wrote: »
    I'm going to agree yet disagree with most of the posters. Agree...do buy a cruiser. If you like the style and you feel comfortable then you go for it. You'll always get people telling you that their bike or style of bike is the best. Then when you buy their recomendation, they'll tell you that you bought the wrong colour, that the black one is actually better than the red one etc. Once you're happy, tell everyone else to f*$* off.
    My disagreement is, not the 700 Virago. I had one and although it's not a bad bike, it's not a great one either. I've ridden a mates 600 Dragstar and also a 750 Shadow and they are both better by far, still cruisers, just better bikes.

    ...I've no experience of the Dragstar or Virago directly, but I did rent a 750 Shadow for a riding course and coming off my 1450 H-D I was very impressed with it - I found it a v. nice bike.

    Btw, in case anyone thinks I'm sort of Sons of Anarchy H-D head, mine is parked beside my RGV, Vespa PX, Aprilia, an SV650 and some trail bikes. I like it because it's good at what it is designed for. Ditto the others.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #49
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,347 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    sombaht wrote: »
    Sorry, "jump" not "gimp" :P

    Cheers,
    sombaht

    Either is fine!

    :pac:


  • #50
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,453 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...well unless someone else is paying for your bike, then buy what YOU want, what YOU like.

    And as for cruisers......it's a style, not an expression of its capabilities. I just did 826kms on the WAW - with a pillion, and luggage - in 2.5 days in the company of GS'S, LC8 Adventure, Explorer 1200, Z1000, FJR1300, VFR .....and I held up no--one, and more than once led. On a Harley.

    If you think a cruiser makes you a poser, or knob, well maybe ill put it to you that you'd be a knob no matter what you buy. Don't blame the bike...

    Is it true about the reason why guys on Harley's don't wave?

    Because they are afraid to take their hand off the handlebars!:D


  • #51
    Pierced Off
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭Pierced Off


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Btw, in case anyone thinks I'm sort of Sons of Anarchy H-D head, mine is parked beside my RGV, Vespa PX, Aprilia, an SV650 and some trail bikes. I like it because it's good at what it is designed for. Ditto the others.

    I currently ride a CBR1100 Blackbird, had VFR's, Speed Triple, Trophy, Z750 etc.
    The Virago got me riding again after a serious off. The low seat height and neutral handling were just what I needed to regain a bit of lost confidence.


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  • #52
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    blade1 wrote: »
    Is it true about the reason why guys on Harley's don't wave?

    Because they are afraid to take their hand off the handlebars!:D


    Lol, but no. That's one thing about lazy geometry............works well WITH no hands ;)

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #53
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    Mesrine65 wrote: »
    My 1700 V-Twin handles very well & pulls like a freight train

    The 0-60 of a a freight train is 2-3 minutes, so I say that comparison is quite accurate.


  • #54
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,087 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Tigger wrote: »
    have you ridden a cruiser? the long rake means they are soo relaxing to ride


    there are no bad bikes



    wow wow wow


    The internet disagrees


    Motorcycle-Sound.jpg


  • #55
    Mesrine65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭Mesrine65


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    The 0-60 of a a freight train is 2-3 minutes, so I say that comparison is quite accurate.
    :pac::pac::pac:


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