tokimedo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I know, a lot of people around here think they are lame or dangerous. but to each their own. i ride responsibly and with a helmet always. just missing summer and long night rides, and was wondering if anybody else here on VC has a bike? if so, post pics! heres mine.. inlimbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 No pics right now. I ride a ninja 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 faith, what colour is your ninja? assuming its your first bike? i rode my friends ninja 500, and after riding my bike, honestly felt like i was riding a scooter. it felt so odd. people say im dumb for starting off with a 900cc bike, but i think its actually smart cause when im ready to upgrade im already there. i will pass this bike down to my children though. its my first and i will NEVER sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Here's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyacrash Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Nice Thruxton dude! I've got a triumph also, only it's a Speed Triple. 2010, the last year of the classic body style. I'll throe some pics up later. And anyone who says you're dumb for getting a 900 doesn't know what they're talking about. And I can day that honrstly because I also learned to ride on a 250. However I feel safer on my current bike. The 250, though very easy to learn how to ride, was very light and nimble. My current bike, even though it's a 1050cc beast, is very solid and stable. Obviously it's faster, but if you don't respect the power that is your fault, not the bike's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'd like to, but I just don't want to take a 4 weekend class or whatever it is in Michigan to get your license. I'd never take one on the freeway. I know that people do it all the time and nothing ever happens to them but no matter how safe and careful you are, the road is full of dumbasses and 16 year olds texting about who they are taking to prom. Would rather not be going 75 when someone eventually runs into me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamoney Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'd like to, but I just don't want to take a 4 weekend class or whatever it is in Michigan to get your license. One weekend and $25 at Schoolcraft College: http://www.schoolcraft.edu/cepd/motorcycle/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfedupx Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I have a Vespa, so not really a motorcycle but close enough. I want to get something a little more powerful eventually. Something like the OP's or a Royal Enfield. Also, just wanted to say that I hate driving my car now haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 One weekend and $25 at Schoolcraft College: http://www.schoolcraft.edu/cepd/motorcycle/ Thanks. I might do this in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I've been thinking about getting a bike forever now. It's about time to set plans in motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 I have a Vespa, so not really a motorcycle but close enough. I want to get something a little more powerful eventually. Something like the OP's or a Royal Enfield. Also, just wanted to say that I hate driving my car now haha post a photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Nice Thruxton dude! I've got a triumph also, only it's a Speed Triple. 2010, the last year of the classic body style. I'll throe some pics up later. And anyone who says you're dumb for getting a 900 doesn't know what they're talking about. And I can day that honrstly because I also learned to ride on a 250. However I feel safer on my current bike. The 250, though very easy to learn how to ride, was very light and nimble. My current bike, even though it's a 1050cc beast, is very solid and stable. Obviously it's faster, but if you don't respect the power that is your fault, not the bike's. thanks man. mine is a 2008, the last year they had carbs before they switched over to fuel injection. i bought it with like only 4600 miles on it. and yeah, its all about respecting the power of the bike which people abuse and is their ultimate demise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Here's mine sexy. i was between a ducati monster and a triumph bonneville, i met in the middle and got the thruxton haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Suzuki intruder 1500lc. Nice to see some bikers on the board, I posted a long time ago about it and got nothing but shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 And I'd love to get something like that triumph, damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 sexy. i was between a ducati monster and a triumph bonneville, i met in the middle and got the thruxton haha. im thinking of a monster next. i fell in love immediately. your bike is VERY nice BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbruise Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Toki, I don't know a whole lot about bikes, but yours looks pretty sick. Kind of reminds me of what my dad had, it was from the 80's I believe. I think it was called a Terminator, maybe the Exterminator? Something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckis Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I had a 2008 Honda CBR600r graffiti edition but I sold it a couple of months ago. Went to the motorcycle show in Long Beach, CA and decided I'm going to buy a 2013 Triumph Street Triple R. It is BEAUTIFUL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 im not to into the crotch rocket body style type triumphs, but i havent seen the new one. i LOVE my cafe racer, but i think my next bike will def be a cruiser. steventangent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Also, thanks to everyone that complimented my bike! Shes my baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I want a lot of money. Because I want this to be mine. It looks like high, expensive maintenance though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 unfffff. anything indian is though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I found a sweet ass vintage Indian jacket at a thrift store a few years ago. It feels a little silly when riding a Suzuki, but it's so badass. I wish I had a bike to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 i got a flat on my back tire. anybody know what size a 2008 triumph thruxton has for tires? trying to find one on bikebandit but having issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgdesign Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I know, a lot of people around here think they are lame or dangerous. but to each their own. i ride responsibly and with a helmet always. just missing summer and long night rides, and was wondering if anybody else here on VC has a bike? if so, post pics! heres mine.. Love the Thruxtons. I had a Bonneville and loved it. I wish they had metal mirrors and lights instead of plastic though. Always seemed cheap to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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