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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tylerxfire
i didnt see where anyone said they were alike....
if someone has knowledge on how to ride a dirtbike though and can ride a dirtbike well imo they can absolutely ride a streetbike, i understand they are completely different but that persone should be able to pick up very quickly
Definitely said it better than I have.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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Sick vids man. Hopefully I'll get another ATV next year.



Well I guess clutch control on a streetbike and dirtbike are different? Upshifting and downshifting? These things are relevant in my opinion. It sounds like something simple but don't you think that its important to shift smoothly in turns? Downshift with speed to slow down faster if neccessary?
That is basic machine operation (can be applicable to a bull dozer). Sure they are needed to fine tune the ability to launch from a dead stop, but all non automatic machines require these skills. If you can't do these smoothly, do not look at a bike.

Originally Posted by tylerxfire
i didnt see where anyone said they were alike....
if someone has knowledge on how to ride a dirtbike though and can ride a dirtbike well imo they can absolutely ride a streetbike, i understand they are completely different but that persone should be able to pick up very quickly
Someone posted that they had been riding dirt bikes for years in reference to getting a street bike. I am far to lazy to go dig the post up.

Not to be a dik, but I am in this case. This whole topic is silly. There was a time this would have been flamed, closed, and deleted.

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Old May 6, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Everybodywildou
Guys I appreciate the advice on if it is ill advised to purchase a bike due to financial reasons. I wasn't asking about that aspect though. I was leaning more towards fun factor. Like I said I'll keep my car the way it is and if I decide to sell it, it will be the whole car as it sits.
IMO if this is how you feel about your car then its best not to go F/I. Unless you have great roads (like MD and VA) and very high end skill on a bike I would think a 500whp Z/G would be able to hang with you on even the twistiest of roads. You can usually tell who the agressive riders are by checking for a "chicken strip" on the far sides of the tires - I have them on mine. I am not skilled enough to commit to laying the bike over far enough in the turns to use the full contact patch of the tire.

When I drive the same roads in my car the I take on my bike, I am actually faster in my car, but feel much more excited by the rush of speed on the bike. As I get older I like the safer feeling of the car more.

OP, I am considering selling my 99 Yamaha R1 - its beautiful, but just not getting the use it deserves. Let me know if you are interested.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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he already has FI
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Old May 6, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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he already has FI
Oops.... thank Doug. He should prepare for the part out then, almost none of the F/I cars sell whole and even when they do the oners get zero money for the mods.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by fpacquing
I have both a vortech Z and a yamaha fz1,I prefer the z.Going fast on a liter bike is the easy part,judging stopping distance is a different story
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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If i get bike today, you won't see me tomorow.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tylerxfire
...if ur gonna get on the topic of quads... yfz-450 is the ultimate wheeler...
owns on a track...new 4-strokes for the win all day its not a comparison its a fact
I know...

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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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I know...

hell yeah bro..bad *** tire setup for the dunes there..
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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FI = your wallet gets killed
Bike = you get killed

After my experiences with aftermarket FI on a NA motor, I'd probably still pick a bike.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by tylerxfire
...if ur gonna get on the topic of quads... yfz-450 is the ultimate wheeler...owns on a track...new 4-strokes for the win all day its not a comparison its a fact
ehhhh.....what about fourtrax 250r?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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ehhhh.....what about fourtrax 250r?

ur joking right...if not go ride a 450
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Old May 7, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by taurran
FI = your wallet gets killed
Bike = you get killed
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Old May 7, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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I sold my DRZ 400SM supermoto a few weeks back to get another turbo kit. Going to take a break this summer from riding and going to stick it out at the lake. I made $500 more then I paid for the bike. Right now is the time to sell bikes there are so many on craigslist. Going with a bigger moto next year either a KTM or Ducati Hypermotard. One of the two haven't decided yet. Need to ride one of the Hypermotards first, been on plenty of KTM moto's.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Z_GTS
I think it is stupid to base the cc off your riding experience. I started on a Zx-6r and wish i would have just paid the extra few grand for a Yam R1. Mainly for the body.....and me being 6'6". I've seen dudes hop on a 1000 cc bike and just take off and i've seen dudes buy a 250 and dump it in the dealers lot the day they bought it. Its all about your abilities. the best way is to test your self on a dirt bike if at all possible in my opp. Its like a skateboard, some people have it and some dont.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by frankie945
Going with a bigger moto next year either a KTM or Ducati Hypermotard.

HyperRetard FTW!!!

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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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Getting a 1000 hopefully soon!!! FI is just gonna have to wait till the winter
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Barnabas
Getting a 1000 hopefully soon!!! FI is just gonna have to wait till the winter
what bike did you ride before that?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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Used to have a 600 which I learned to ride on, rode for almost 2 years.. It got stolen.

I am deployed to Iraq right now and havent ridden in almost 2 years thanks to the Army. I really want a 750 but a buddy is selling his 1000 for an awesome deal... If he sells it though before I get back then i am going to get a 750.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ADMAN
HyperRetard FTW!!!

The new Ducati Streetfighter bikes are dead sexy as well.
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