"CB" (jrcb)
05/09/2020 at 14:06 • Filed to: Sometimes you want things because they're cool and not because they meet a need
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"CB" (jrcb)
05/09/2020 at 14:06 • Filed to: Sometimes you want things because they're cool and not because they meet a need | 5
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Normally I’m one to insult special edition military/police stuff, but hot damn that green is good. Would it be a good first bike? Unlikely! Do I want it anyway? Absolutely!
shop-teacher
> CB
05/09/2020 at 14:15 |
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I think it's gorgeous.
jminer
> CB
05/09/2020 at 14:20 |
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I’ve always loved and wanted a royal Enfield. They're beautiful and quirky and cheap.
Jim Spanfeller
> CB
05/09/2020 at 14:24 |
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I’m not even a huge bike person, but daaaang, that’s a nice bike!
KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> CB
05/09/2020 at 14:35 |
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They’ve had this fantastic color scheme as well
DipodomysDeserti
> CB
05/09/2020 at 14:51 |
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My first bike was a ‘78 CM185 with a leaky headgasket. You’ll be fine.
Nom De Plume
> CB
05/09/2020 at 15:08 |
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Forget a moto. You should be looking at tracked vehicles with reasonably sized heated and insulated cabin.
Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com
> CB
05/09/2020 at 15:18 |
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No to spur you on but...
It’s okay as a first bike actually. It’s a little heavy but the same power as the sport 300cc that the majority of people start on these days.
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CB
> Nom De Plume
05/09/2020 at 15:28 |
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The snow has almost melted!
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Nom De Plume
> CB
05/09/2020 at 15:36 |
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That didn’t stop me from spending the last hour looking at them online.
OhCrikeyTheRozzers
> CB
05/09/2020 at 15:47 |
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They’re actually not bad starter bikes— standard seating position, enough power to keep up with traffic but not enough to easily get yourself into trouble. Work fine around 30-50 mph and cheap enough where it’s not the end of the world if you drop it. A buddy bought a Continental GT as a first bike and it was a great fit...until it started dumping oil from a crack in the engine block.
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CB
> OhCrikeyTheRozzers
05/09/2020 at 15:52 |
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I have received multiple warnings about dubious build quality.
Cash Rewards
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
05/09/2020 at 16:32 |
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Goddamn do I desperately want this. I’ve known too many people who have had close friends/family die riding, but shit like this makes me want to start.
415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
> CB
05/09/2020 at 19:26 |
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I saw lots of them in India, they are like the Harleys of India.
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OhCrikeyTheRozzers
> CB
05/09/2020 at 20:16 |
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My impression from riding my buddy’s was that it’s a new bike that’s built like an old bike—mirrors shook like crazy, folks Loc-Tite down the bolts to stop them from vibrating loose, etc. That said, they’re very straightforward machines, but there’s a small U.S. dealer network if you need something more major. Still, should be a fine first motorcycle if that’s what you’re looking for, and they are very good looking. People tend to think they’re classic motorcycles and I got more thumbs up on two rides of that Conti than I have in three years of ownership of my modern Triumph Tiger.
zipfuel
> Nom De Plume
05/09/2020 at 21:11 |
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I found this place while cruising random industrial backstreets with napping kids in the back seat.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/96YEEitsqdNxmFDc9
Check out the massive back lot full of them on that satellite view!
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Nom De Plume
> zipfuel
05/09/2020 at 21:53 |
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Cool, glad you got the kids to sleep too.