Too old for a sport bike? - Page 7

Cutty72 · 06-01-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Becca_007

There are many times I feel old, but that wouldn't stop me from having a sportbike

. What stops me is the uncomfortable riding position. Now if only they'd make an upright with a full engine instead of this detuned business.

they do kinda...

my 1125 is comfy, not quite as upright as your Z but not bad. and most definatly NOT detuned.

and there's always the B-king...

jalaan1 · 06-01-2008, 08:57 PM

funny thing,

this morning took a ride and ended up at the local Sun. morn. car/bike show and thought of this thread.
saw these two older guys (probly in their late 60's early 70's) walking around wearing moreso sportbike specific gear. and to my surprise, what bikes did they hop on to leave?...........
one got on a 'busa and the other on a zx14, both bikes with tons of mods at that.

z06boy · 06-02-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

The '09 R1 is sure to be 100% sex.

I'm already eyeing the initial reports and pics...even if they probably are BS at this point... it still makes me

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Originally Posted by Rider

Time to get the bike. I have a deal in the works but we are haggling over trade in price for my bike. Price for the new bike is $1k under MSRP before sales tax. So OTD will be about $500 under MSRP. I'll let you know Monday what it is.

WARputer · 06-02-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

What do you guys think? My wife thinks I look silly on a sportbike and thinks I should get a cruiser. I'm nearly 38 BTW.

I think our wives could be related.....& I'm 37.

rider76 · 06-02-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I'm already eyeing the initial reports and pics...even if they probably are BS at this point... it still makes me

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I keep hearing it is goin to be badass, haven't seen any pictures yet

z06boy · 06-02-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rider76

I keep hearing it is goin to be badass, haven't seen any pictures yet

I said pics...but actually it was just a drawing...not a pic.

smileyman · 06-02-2008, 02:04 PM

Bottom line if your S/O thinks your riding under your age, trade her in on something younger!!!!!

DLIT · 06-02-2008, 02:07 PM

You should let your riding ability determine if you should have a sportbike, not your age.

Rider · 06-02-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

You should let your riding ability determine if you should have a sportbike, not your age.

Werd!

marko138 · 06-02-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLIT

You should let your riding ability determine if you should have a sportbike, not your age.

Pontificate, my man.

View Poll Results: Am I too old for a sportbike?
You're too old, get a cruiser.	2	3.39%
You're too old but get a sportbike anyway.	27	45.76%
You're too old, get a naked/streetfighter/supermoto.	9	15.25%
Yo're old but Taters whore ex-wife will ride on the back of anything.	21	35.59%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

06-01-2008, 08:57 PM	#62
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	funny thing, this morning took a ride and ended up at the local Sun. morn. car/bike show and thought of this thread. saw these two older guys (probly in their late 60's early 70's) walking around wearing moreso sportbike specific gear. and to my surprise, what bikes did they hop on to leave?........... one got on a 'busa and the other on a zx14, both bikes with tons of mods at that. __________________

06-02-2008, 02:04 PM	#67
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Bottom line if your S/O thinks your riding under your age, trade her in on something younger!!!!! __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

06-02-2008, 02:07 PM	#68
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	You should let your riding ability determine if you should have a sportbike, not your age. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.