Cycle Pics: Hatsune Mikuni

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Turtle Parlor: Sep 12, 2005; village idiot

aventari-

That bike's looks grow on me everytime I look at it. The exhaust and rear shock just do something right, to my eyes at least.

# ? May 28, 2007 05:58

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# ? May 9, 2024 06:57

Swiper: Mar 30, 2004; oh noes!11

I'm looking into getting my motorcycle endorsement here in Michigan, can anyone give me a ballpark figure on how much this is going to run me? My past experience with motorcycles is two years riding my 50cc moped (around 4 months each year, daily driver) and some hours on different dirtbikes.

Thanks in advance.

# ? May 28, 2007 06:38

Thelonious: Jul 16, 2005

Swiper posted:

I'm looking into getting my motorcycle endorsement here in Michigan, can anyone give me a ballpark figure on how much this is going to run me? My past experience with motorcycles is two years riding my 50cc moped (around 4 months each year, daily driver) and some hours on different dirtbikes.

Thanks in advance.

This question probably should have been asked in the megathread, but as a fellow Michigan resident, I'll bite.

You have two options.

1. Find an MSF class. (Recommended) Depending on who is hosting the course, you could pay as little as $25 or as much as $300. Pass the course, take your certificate to the secretary of state office and voila, you've got a motorcycle endorsement.

http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx?pagename=RiderCourse%20Info

2. Go to your local secretary of state office, pay 8 bucks and take a very basic written test (15 or 20 questions, I forget) to get your learners permit. Then pay 35 or so bucks for an independant road test, which consists of riding around a few cones in a parking lot. However, this will require having access to a bike.

I did it this way only because all the MSF courses in my area were full. I bought some books and read up on theory, and supplemented it with a lot of parking lot practice before I ventured out on the streets. I'd like to think of myself as a competant rider, but I have no doubt the MSF would have been beneficial. In fact, I'd like to take the advanced course at some point.

# ? May 28, 2007 07:14

Saukkis: May 16, 2003; Unless I'm on the inside curve pointing straight at oncoming traffic the high beams stay on and I laugh at your puny protest flashes.
I am Most Important Man. Most Important Man in the World.

Spanish Criminal Taken Down

Should have worn gear.

# ? Jun 6, 2007 12:31

[working title]: Dec 7, 2004; Aaargh!

http://www.break.com/index/bike-towing-dog-on-highway.html

No gear, flips flops and a dog on a trailer :wtc:

# ? Jun 6, 2007 14:26

echomadman: Aug 24, 2004; Nap Ghost

that dog is having the time of his life.

# ? Jun 6, 2007 14:30

Bob Morales: Aug 18, 2006; ~~Just wear the fucking mask, Bob~~

I don't care how many people I probably infected with COVID-19 while refusing to wear a mask, my comfort is far more important than the health and safety of everyone around me!

Turtle Parlor posted:

aventari-

That bike's looks grow on me everytime I look at it. The exhaust and rear shock just do something right, to my eyes at least.

Flame me if you want, but Kawasaki needs to come out with a 1000cc version. I'd go green again for that.

# ? Jun 6, 2007 18:41

Konrad: Jul 17, 2002; Every stop I get to I'm clocking that game

Saukkis posted:

Spanish Criminal Taken Down

Should have worn gear.

Christ, I've got little sympathy for junkies, but actually hitting him with a car seems kind of excessive.

# ? Jun 6, 2007 21:41

Portable591: Oct 3, 2002; Kagari Mafia Ringleader and ray tracing EXPERT

aventari posted:

Installed rear spools, tank guard and Akrapovic exhaust yesterday and washed and waxed the bike today. So picture time!

Do you know if they have hardbag options for that bike yet?

And include me in the group who would like to see a 1000cc version (or Versys in the U.S.).

# ? Jun 6, 2007 21:53

open24hours: Jan 7, 2001

Konrad posted:

Christ, I've got little sympathy for junkies, but actually hitting him with a car seems kind of excessive.

I agree. That was just a sickening display of police brutality. What reason is there to cost the state thousands in medical bills just so you can catch someone five minutes earlier?

# ? Jun 6, 2007 22:29

pr0zac: Jan 18, 2004; ~*lukecagefan69*~; Pillbug

Saukkis posted:

Spanish Criminal Taken Down

Should have worn gear.

In a similar vein:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eFRAkjOoEXQ
Though less done on purpose this time. Motorcycle vs car accidents really result in Havok physics levels of rag doll effects.

# ? Jun 7, 2007 01:01

rope kid: Feb 3, 2001; Warte nur! Balde
Ruhest du auch.

How the Triumph Rocket III is built.

AKA Look Around You, Episode 41: Motorbikes

# ? Jun 7, 2007 16:42

ranathari: May 26, 2006; by elpintogrande

Konrad posted:

Christ, I've got little sympathy for junkies, but actually hitting him with a car seems kind of excessive.

It doesn't look like a police car - the police car at the end is white, the car he's hit with is black.

# ? Jun 7, 2007 18:02

Saukkis: May 16, 2003; Unless I'm on the inside curve pointing straight at oncoming traffic the high beams stay on and I laugh at your puny protest flashes.
I am Most Important Man. Most Important Man in the World.

ranathari posted:

It doesn't look like a police car - the police car at the end is white, the car he's hit with is black.

They said it was an unmarked police car. I doubt they would have let civilian cars on the area.

# ? Jun 7, 2007 18:22

Konrad: Jul 17, 2002; Every stop I get to I'm clocking that game

As I left work today on my SV, I noticed the bike was handling a little squishy, so I rode to a gas station to get some air. To get there I had to go on a pretty fast road and I reached at least 65 MPH. As I bent over to get to the valve, I saw this:

I have no clue how that fucker managed to stay on a wheel spinning at 65 MPH. He was big too, about 2.5" across the legs. I just left him where he was, filled my tires and continued on my way. When I arrived at my next destination, 30 miles later, he was gone.

Now I'm all paranoid that I have a colony of these living in my fairing just waiting to swarm out at me when the time is right.

# ? Jun 8, 2007 03:28

Lawn: Jan 15, 2004; Positive Paul!

You filled your tires with air with that thing only inches away from the valve? Christ almighty.

# ? Jun 8, 2007 05:23

aventari: Mar 20, 2001; I SWIFTLY PENETRATED YOUR MOMS MEAT TACO WHILE AGGRESSIVELY FONDLING THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR DADS HAIRY BALLSACK, THEN RIPPED HIS SAUSAGE OFF AND RAMMED IT INTO YOUR MOMS TAILPIPE. I JIZZED FURIOUSLY, DEEP IN YOUR MOMS MEATY BURGER WHILE THRUSTING A ANSA MUFFLER UP MY GREASY TAILHOLE

Konrad posted:

As I left work today on my SV, I noticed the bike was handling a little squishy, so I rode to a gas station to get some air. To get there I had to go on a pretty fast road and I reached at least 65 MPH. As I bent over to get to the valve, I saw this:

I have no clue how that fucker managed to stay on a wheel spinning at 65 MPH. He was big too, about 2.5" across the legs. I just left him where he was, filled my tires and continued on my way. When I arrived at my next destination, 30 miles later, he was gone.

Now I'm all paranoid that I have a colony of these living in my fairing just waiting to swarm out at me when the time is right.

After going through all that I would've put the poor guy in bug-filled field. (with my gloves on!) That is one bad rear end spider.

# ? Jun 8, 2007 07:53

x1o: Aug 5, 2005; My focus is UNPARALLELED!

rope kid posted:

How the Triumph Rocket III is built.

AKA Look Around You, Episode 41: Motorbikes

I always wondered how they were made. So it's British Comedy instead of Japanese Black Magic that they use.. Interesting..

# ? Jun 8, 2007 12:54

rope kid: Feb 3, 2001; Warte nur! Balde
Ruhest du auch.

open24hours posted:

I agree. That was just a sickening display of police brutality. What reason is there to cost the state thousands in medical bills just so you can catch someone five minutes earlier?

He said he had a hand grenade.

# ? Jun 8, 2007 15:17

Tap: Apr 12, 2003; Note to self: Do not shove foreign objects in mouth.

Pics of my new bike:

# ? Jun 8, 2007 15:18

Doctor Zero: Sep 21, 2002; Would you like a jelly baby?
It's been in my pocket through 4 regenerations,
but it's still good.

MY XS400 cleans up nice an' purdy.

# ? Jun 8, 2007 15:59

Crayvex: Dec 15, 2005; Morons! I have morons on my payroll!

I see your XS400 and raise you my Copasaki:

# ? Jun 8, 2007 19:13

Doctor Zero: Sep 21, 2002; Would you like a jelly baby?
It's been in my pocket through 4 regenerations,
but it's still good.

HOVER BIKE!

# ? Jun 14, 2007 15:00

orinth: Apr 15, 2003; NFC WEST IS THE BEST

Sweetest bike EVER

# ? Jun 14, 2007 17:18

bung: Dec 14, 2004

Sweetest Ducati ever! :awesome:

# ? Jun 14, 2007 18:36

iroc_dis: May 11, 2006

orinth posted:

Sweetest bike EVER

If you want just a straight line drag bike, why would you get a 600 :confused:

# ? Jun 14, 2007 19:42

shoafer0: Jan 26, 2004; meh

iroc_dis posted:

If you want just a straight line drag bike, why would you get a 600

For an extra $300 you can get a bolt on 30-shot of nitrous. I'm sure that'd be pretty fun.

# ? Jun 14, 2007 19:45

orinth: Apr 15, 2003; NFC WEST IS THE BEST

iroc_dis posted:

If you want just a straight line drag bike, why would you get a 600

or put a stunt cage on it

# ? Jun 14, 2007 21:19

Beve Stuscemi: Jun 6, 2001

bung posted:

Sweetest Ducati ever!

FATAZZ L@@K

# ? Jun 15, 2007 22:36

rope kid: Feb 3, 2001; Warte nur! Balde
Ruhest du auch.

Police motorcycle competition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ByZ4Z4_fY

# ? Jun 16, 2007 16:13

open24hours: Jan 7, 2001

# ? Jun 17, 2007 23:01

Saukkis: May 16, 2003; Unless I'm on the inside curve pointing straight at oncoming traffic the high beams stay on and I laugh at your puny protest flashes.
I am Most Important Man. Most Important Man in the World.

rope kid posted:

Police motorcycle competition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ByZ4Z4_fY

Do US cops use other bikes than Harleys?

And I have to say, I don't approve the gear they are wearing. :colbert:

# ? Jun 18, 2007 12:21

RC212V: Nov 17, 2006; by Eris Is Goddess

The cops around here use BMWs sport tourers, which I think is pretty neat. I saw one on an FJR1300 once I think.

# ? Jun 18, 2007 15:25

Lawn: Jan 15, 2004; Positive Paul!

In San Diego they have BMW's too. Don't forget the Hayabusa's in Oklahoma that were posted somewhere here before:

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/25/suzuki-hayabusa-police-interceptor/

# ? Jun 18, 2007 15:52

orinth: Apr 15, 2003; NFC WEST IS THE BEST

Saukkis posted:

Do US cops use other bikes than Harleys?

And I have to say, I don't approve the gear they are wearing.

I know a few departments use to use Kawasaki's, but I think most have moved to BMW's. I know one local department has some Hondas.

# ? Jun 18, 2007 16:24

poopzilla: Nov 23, 2004

rope kid posted:

Police motorcycle competition.

This is really amazing. I feel like an rear end for bitching about the figure eight box at MSF now. Bonus points for the Crue too.

Edit: Here in California some of the older CHP guys still ride Harleys, but most of them ride BMWs now. Not sure if its personal choice or what.

poopzilla fucked around with this message at 17:49 on Jun 18, 2007

# ? Jun 18, 2007 17:45

iroc_dis: May 11, 2006

Saukkis posted:

Do US cops use other bikes than Harleys?

In South Carolina its mainly Harleys, but theres starting to be more metric bikes like the FJR1300/ST1300 and a few different BMWs

# ? Jun 18, 2007 19:55

Bob Morales: Aug 18, 2006; ~~Just wear the fucking mask, Bob~~

I don't care how many people I probably infected with COVID-19 while refusing to wear a mask, my comfort is far more important than the health and safety of everyone around me!

This Wakan is my new favorite bike.

# ? Jun 20, 2007 20:20

HNasty: Jul 17, 2005; Video games are for children. Dr. Who, Sherlock and Community need to be canceled. Firefly sucked.

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Bob Morales posted:

This Wakan is my new favorite bike.

That looks terrible.

# ? Jun 20, 2007 20:41

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Beve Stuscemi: Jun 6, 2001

Bob Morales posted:

This Wakan is my new favorite bike.

Whats going on with the 2-1-2 exhaust :psyduck:

# ? Jun 20, 2007 20:49

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