"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/02/2014 at 22:54 • Filed to: None
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"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/02/2014 at 22:54 • Filed to: None | 4
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I want to start writing some articles on motorcycling, how oppos should get more into it and what not, how its not actually that dangerous, etc etc
Everytime I think of a new topic, I check over on lane splitter and Wes has JUST posted an article on it.
DAM IT WES GET OUT OF MY HEAD
here, have a piture of the last bike craze, the Ducati scrambler. this is a concept, and one where they actually mounted the exhaust right :P
mcseanerson
> bob and john
10/02/2014 at 22:55 |
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Kinja'd
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bob and john
> mcseanerson
10/02/2014 at 22:57 |
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*sigh*
unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)
> bob and john
10/02/2014 at 23:02 |
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You should write up the article on oppo, I want to get into motorcycles but I'm still having second thoughts about them.
jariten1781
> bob and john
10/02/2014 at 23:12 |
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Wes is abrasive though. His whole shtick is 'if you don't ride you're an idiot'.
If you wrote in a less adversarial tone it would compliment his stuff even if you retreaded on topics.
desertdog5051
> bob and john
10/02/2014 at 23:15 |
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How beautiful. After my neighbor came home with a Honda Super 90, I thought it would never get any better. Then my other neighbor came home with a 305 Scrambler. I was smitten.
Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
> bob and john
10/02/2014 at 23:21 |
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I want to get into bikes as well, Maybe just a scooter for fun.
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bob and john
> jariten1781
10/02/2014 at 23:24 |
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I did write it up, and actually posted it like 48 hours ahead of him and then I saw his on Lanesplitter, right as i was going to double check damons email to link mine there...oh well.
Frank Grimes
> bob and john
10/02/2014 at 23:53 |
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here is the actual bike i think that one is a shop.
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bob and john
> Frank Grimes
10/03/2014 at 00:15 |
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not a shop, preproduction concept :P/
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Frank Grimes
> bob and john
10/03/2014 at 00:37 |
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those chrome exhausts and tank look shopped to me. I will always believe this I am so convinced.
JKER
> jariten1781
10/03/2014 at 00:58 |
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Not only that, but he thinks that if you get in an accident it was probably 100% avoidable.
All Motor Is Best Motor
> bob and john
10/03/2014 at 01:12 |
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I would have a motorcycle but $$$.
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bob and john
> All Motor Is Best Motor
10/03/2014 at 01:16 |
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yea, insurance and gear adds up quickeer then most people realize
JEM
> JKER
10/03/2014 at 10:14 |
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Even though he's 100% been in accidents that put him in the hospital.
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JEM
> bob and john
10/03/2014 at 10:18 |
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Eh? I actually bought a bike this year and it's the cheapest motorsport thing I did:
$2300 - '01 Katana 600 (4700 miles)
$150 - (I think?) insurance for the year
$80 - registration/plates/inspection (roughly)
$80 - jacket with armor
$20 - decent gloves with some armor
$90 - good riding shoes (alpinestars)
$100 - full face helmet
TL:DR - Get a bike for ~$2K, insurance/plates maybe $300, gear maybe $300
Granted the bike is the big expensive but insurance and gear is really not that much. Oh, and all my stuff was bought new on the internet, I could have gone cheaper with used gear off craigslist (bad idea for a helmet).
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JEM
> unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)
10/03/2014 at 10:20 |
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Have you taken a motorcycle class? That's the best thing I can recommend. Spend about $250 and 16 hours in the class and learning to ride and then decide if you want to or not. That's what I did and you will essentially make the $250 back on insurance savings if you continue.
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bob and john
> JEM
10/03/2014 at 10:20 |
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.....where are you that insurance is 150 a YEAR!?!??!?!?!
when I got quoted for my SV650, 18, full M, 1 ticket, they quoted me 600/ A MONTH
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JEM
> bob and john
10/03/2014 at 10:24 |
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!?!??! Where the hell are YOU!!?
I say $150, it might have been $250 or somewhere in between, can't remember exactly. I'm in Worcester, MA so not exactly known for low insurance. It is my 2nd policy (also have cars) with Progressive, and I completed my MSF course - and it's an old bike (2001 Suzuki) so maybe that's why?? My driving record is certainly nothing to be proud of so that's not it.
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bob and john
> JEM
10/03/2014 at 10:31 |
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canada. Richmond hill (5 min north of toronto) specifically. if i remember, we have some of the highest rates in canada (and canada has high rates to being with).
I have all of the courses completed too.
granted, my bike is a 2008, but still.
Man, i fucking HATE canadian insurance
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JEM
> desertdog5051
10/03/2014 at 10:51 |
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Reminds me of my friend's:
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JEM
> bob and john
10/03/2014 at 10:52 |
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Wow. Yeah, I don't blame you that sucks :-/
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desertdog5051
> JEM
10/03/2014 at 12:23 |
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Now that's "Dream"(y).
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unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)
> JEM
10/03/2014 at 13:04 |
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Not yet, I want to take a MSF course. Its convincing my parents and not worrying that every driver is trying to kill you.
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JEM
> unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)
10/03/2014 at 13:56 |
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Yeah, the convincing parents/spouse thing is hard part a lot of times.
If nothing else, you could take the course and tell them that the course is 100% safe, as they make you were enough protective gear like ankle covering boots, gloves, etc.. and you never really get above 30mph on a closed course so the chance for injury there is almost nill.
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JKER
> JEM
10/03/2014 at 16:01 |
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Oh I know haha