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[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Ive read tye seating position sucks major but damn theyre sexy.

The old ones yes. The new 2013's are much better. I believe the saddle is 10mm lower and the clip-ons are 5mm higher. I've heard it really makes a big change by sitting "in" the bike more than "on" it.

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Because he can afford a nicer bike than you? Jealous people are funny.

So if he bought a clapped out used bike and dropped it, that'd be fine because it falls within your budget capabilities. But if he can afford to buy, drop, and replace a new bike and still get his bills paid, he's a dumbass. Ooooookay.

I'm almost certain he meant buying a brand new litre bike as a first bike as being a dumbass, not just the new bike thing....

[Rangerscott]

Ill take my "old" bike over a new gsxr.

His monies but still a dumbass.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by SvRider

Well... he did it... He bought a new bike today... But this time smaller bike...

Triumph Daytona 675... black n gold....
I took it out for a ride, Boooya!

I had never ridden one before... very nice; too bad he will be riding it, I hope he doesnt mess this one up. (the gixxer is in his garage)

Jealous or not, I wish I had the financial ability to buy a new liter bike, drop it, and then pick up a new 675.

I'd have the Buell and a pimped cruiser in the garage...

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

He's a dumbass.

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Because he can afford a nicer bike than you? Jealous people are funny.

So if he bought a clapped out used bike and dropped it, that'd be fine because it falls within your budget capabilities. But if he can afford to buy, drop, and replace a new bike and still get his bills paid, he's a dumbass. Ooooookay.

No, he's a dumbass because he purchased a cycle that far exceeded his riding capabilities and experience.

The Triumph 675 may be too much too. His only saving grace on that is if he can short shift to stay out of the serious power.

I hope he doesn't ride faster than his guardian angel can fly.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

No, he's a dumbass because he purchased a cycle that far exceeded his riding capabilities and experience.

The Triumph 675 may be too much too. His only saving grace on that is if he can short shift to stay out of the serious power.

I hope he doesn't ride faster than his guardian angel can fly.

Oh yeah, I forgot how much better a 600 handles AT A DEAD STOP! Bike capabilities had nothing to do with him scraping it up.

And Ranger's comment in the thread came right after him buying a new bike. If the comment was directed toward an earlier post, that's what the quote function is for (though his follow up comment pretty much negates your argument on his behalf).

[SvRider]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Oh yeah, I forgot how much better a 600 handles AT A DEAD STOP! Bike capabilities had nothing to do with him scraping it up.

And Ranger's comment in the thread came right after him buying a new bike. If the comment was directed toward an earlier post, that's what the quote function is for (though his follow up comment pretty much negates your argument on his behalf).

Update:
My buddy is in the hospital. He is pretty tore up. Broken bones, and rash.
He was taking off from a stop, gave too much throttle, panicked and grabbed the front brake, but he was able to regain control. Then around the next curve at around 50 mph lost control and high sided. The Daytona is totaled. But he's alive to tell about it.

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by SvRider

Update:
My buddy is in the hospital. He is pretty tore up. Broken bones, and rash.
He was taking off from a stop, gave too much throttle, panicked and grabbed the front brake, but he was able to regain control. Then around the next curve at around 50 mph lost control and high sided. The Daytona is totaled. But he's alive to tell about it.

Pics or it didn't happen. And I'm guessing no pictures will follow.

[SvRider]

What do you want pics of? We didnt take pics at the site. And I dont usually take pics of my friends in the hospital. But Ill see if I can get some of his bike.

[Rangerscott]

Get a piece of the bike and nail it to his head.

MSF should be required no matter where u live.

[JoJoYZF]

Originally Posted by SvRider

Update:
My buddy is in the hospital. He is pretty tore up. Broken bones, and rash.
He was taking off from a stop, gave too much throttle, panicked and grabbed the front brake, but he was able to regain control. Then around the next curve at around 50 mph lost control and high sided. The Daytona is totaled. But he's alive to tell about it.

Wish I could say I'm surprised. Hopefully he'll recover quick and actually learn something from it.

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

MSF should be required no matter where u live.

This. And a little common sense would be nice too