OT: Bikes. Motorbikes, that is.

[Pinner]

I'm thinking of picking one up this spring since I'm a lazy fuckwit who doesn't mtb worth a damn anymore. A used Triumph Speed Triple has caught my eye.

Whatchoo know about it?

[Spats]

Do you have moto experience?

[Pinner]

You mean motocross or motorcycles in general?

[Spats]

In general.

Reason I asked: it's a big bike for a beginner.

[ill-advised strategy]

The speed trip should be a good scoot.

I rode a 955 Daytona and was blown away by the power and sound of the 3cyl and the performance of the braking. The speed trip should be similar, if just a bit detuned. This was my buddy's bike and his long term impression of the overall quality of the bike was good. The Dayt was quite a big leap from my old Rigid T120R chopper. Trump's come a long way, the new bikes seem really well made.

[schuss]

speed triple is a lot of bike for a first bike. Classic hooligan bike for running from the cops and doing wheelies through traffic. Smaller displacement would be better, and just as fun.

[Pinner]

Now also sorta considering a Ducati Monster 620

...and wondering if I'd be better off putting the money into my house, or maybe a sportscar instead.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

...and wondering if I'd be better off putting the money into my house, or maybe a sportscar instead.

Dammit Pinner...don't go gettin all rational and shit on us now ya hear?

[phUnk]

If it's your first bike, get a used beater and plan on dropping it in a parking lot once or twice, because you will.

Also, adding a sidecar will not get you laid as much as you think.

Hugs,
phUnk

[Arnold Babar]

I know nothing, but now I want one too.

[bigtrubs]

I want my old honda 50 back...