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Dilema: Give me reasons why I "should" buy a Sportbike.
I've been wanting a sportbike for years...and now that I'm 19, I can now afford to purchase one. I'm keeping my car incase it rains or whatnot, but the more I can help think I have no need for a sportbike.
1. I can't take it to work because I have no place to store my gear.
2. I can't take it to college becuase I don't think I can balance 25+ pounds of books on my back traveling 70 mph on the highway.
3. I'm afraid somebody might tip it over or sit on it while it's parked in the lot.
These seem small, but to me make such a big problem to me looking to buy a sportbike. Please give me reasons to reassure myself that buying a bike is a good thing
I am at college and i have an R6, and here is why it rules...
1. great gas mileage
2. "Hey baby, you wanna ride on my bike?"
3. anyone talking about how fast thier car is will be shut up when you race them
4. i hope your books don't weigh 25+ pounds
5. if you haven't ridden one, you can't understand how awesome it really is
6. resale value kicks ass, so you wouldn't be wasting much money
that is all i got for now... but think about it this way, would you really be disappointed if you did buy the bike?
when you wreck, you can sell the parts really cheap to us on ebay.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
That's a good one. I hope he gets a Ducati Monster 750 then...
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If you want a bike, you might actually enjoy it more once you get out of school. School and studying usually take up a lot of time and then if you have a job to go to, it just means less time to enjoy a bike. I'm just guessing that you are either living in a dorm or appartment, and if that's the case, I know I feel much better having a garage that I can keep my bike in at night all safe and sound. Just some things to consider.
I know a lot of guys have bikes while in college, but I'm all for concentrating on getting you education. In the long run it will be much more beneficial than getting a sportbike too soon.
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If you want a bike, you might actually enjoy it more once you get out of school. School and studying usually take up a lot of time and then if you have a job to go to, it just means less time to enjoy a bike. I'm just guessing that you are either living in a dorm or appartment, and if that's the case, I know I feel much better having a garage that I can keep my bike in at night all safe and sound. Just some things to consider.
I know a lot of guys have bikes while in college, but I'm all for concentrating on getting you education. In the long run it will be much more beneficial than getting a sportbike too soon.
Dude's got a point.
If you buy one now, you'll end up with a used bike, or a new bike that's not the greatest, like a Ninja 500R or something. Good bikes, but not the ones that everyone drools over.
However, if you work on your schooling, and get a degree in whatever, you'll be able to buy the Ninja 500R, ride it for a couple of seasons, then buy an MV Augusta, or a Ducati, or something that is exotic and expensive.
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2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250--SV-650 rear shock, Sonic Springs .80kg/mm front springs, ZX-2R graphics, flush mount front signals, tail pod rear signals, Kerker 2-1 race pipe, Factory Pro Stage 3 jet kit, UNI pod filters, ZG Double Bubble, Custom Creations soft vinyl seat cover, Kawi Green rim stripes, carbon brake fluid cap, carbon control levers, No Rear Fender, Yamaha R1 Style Mirrors, V-LEDs.com H4 HID Kit, Nelson Rigg Silver Streak Mini Saddle Bags, Rapid Transit Recon Tank Bag, Various Manufacturers Decals
whats this bs bout not being able to have a nice bike in college? i got a 954 and im in college. granted i park it inside(living room) so im not too worried bout vandalism, but you can pull it off dude. put a cover on it and park it in a good area. not only is it a good escape from classes/studying, it helps pick up girls
If you haven't riden one, find someone who will let you ride theirs. After riding one = you will want one forever. tis simple as that. there are sportbike riders, and then there is everybody else.
also, having a bike during school is great;
1. Take a look at the good ole gas prices. I have a long drive to school and work. I choose the 40 mpg (not too sure) over the 14mpg my truck gets.
2. Chicks dig bikes
3. You can leave for school/work 15 minutes later than you normally would.
4. What are these "books" you talk of? Just don't bring them, that's what I do.
5. It is 2:40 in the morning and my brain can't think now, but there are many more reasons.
Reasons not to get a bike
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I've been wanting a sportbike for years...and now that I'm 19, I can now afford to purchase one. I'm keeping my car incase it rains or whatnot, but the more I can help think I have no need for a sportbike.
1. I can't take it to work because I have no place to store my gear.
2. I can't take it to college becuase I don't think I can balance 25+ pounds of books on my back traveling 70 mph on the highway.
3. I'm afraid somebody might tip it over or sit on it while it's parked in the lot.
These seem small, but to me make such a big problem to me looking to buy a sportbike. Please give me reasons to reassure myself that buying a bike is a good thing
Responses:
General: Nobody NEEDS a motorcycle. It's a WANT. Deal with it. Life's too short to not enjoy yourself. Also, don't be a pansy. There's nothing wrong with riding in the rain. Buy good leather gear, mid-calf boots, and some leather protector/waterproofing....or textile and rain gear.
1. Do people at your workplace not wear coats? Where do they store them? How about underneath/on your chair...On a desk? Be creative.
2. LEARN to ride with shit on your back, and get a bike with a riding position you can lean on the tank to take the weight off your lower back on the highway. 25+lbs is NOTHING. I take mine CAMPING.
3. You can be just as afraid that someone will key/break into/sit on your car. On the bright side, a lot of campuses have free parking for bikes. Also, try and park near a bunch of other bikes...We tend to be protective of other's bikes too....safety in numbers.
MY OWN PERSONAL REASONS: It's the closest you'll ever be to having wings. Completely free, you can become one with your bike...and fly.
Dilema: Give me reasons why I "should" buy a Sportbike.
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