Newb question...........

[Joholio]

No thanks... no oil and gas money here to buy multiple toys. I'll take a course, and that will simply have to do. You sound a little like Rachel Notley... "Can't afford the carbon tax? Buy a new car!"

uh huh.

Appreciate the tip, but not a financial reality. I'll be buying one bike.

Rachel Notley? Haha dont ask for advice on a public forum then. I gave you my honest opinion. Im sure anyone here would let you burn around on their bike in a field or something to shine up your skills or lack thereof, including me, so dont be a mouthy sucker when people are just looking out for your safety and the well being of your families primary breadwinner.

I have a friend that just bought a kdx250 for $800, so not sure what oil and gas money has to do with that, but have fun on the Deerfoot or the TCH at rush hour! Oh and btw I just lost a friend who crashed his bike 3 weeks ago and he rode bikes for 35 years. Cheers, Holio

 

[101110101101]

To add to my last post, here is the thing, like Joel said lots of assswhips now days out there and bikes in general are deadly in an accident.
One of the biggest reason we got into dual sport adventure bikes. Both wife and i rode road bikes in the past, crotch rockets and cruisers and got tired of the BS on the road. Way to nerve racking for us, a nice pleasant afternoon ride at times turned into crap.
Now we aren't stuck to main roads and highways, in fact we during the summer plan day trip's and weekenders using secondary and low usage roads to travel. We see way more stuff and scenery and its way more pleasant to ride. You can travel pretty much anywhere using strictly secondary roads and IMO adds to riding.
This is something that heavy cruiser and certain sports bikes don't do very well. my 2cents

BTW i don't mean dirt roads. Old roads before major highways were put in.

I simply can't live my life worried about every other d-bag out there, or I'd never leave my house. It can't be a consideration. We all die..... I'd rather go on a bike (or anything else accidental) than choke to death on my own puke laying in bed, having a heart- attack. I'm not trying to be a dink.... (it comes natural?) I appreciate the points.... I just don't live like that. I also know that in all honestly, this bike will be used to two or three trips a summer.... once to Edmonton, once to Banff/Canmore, and maybe once to Kananaskis area..... that's it. Maybe 1000km a season.

 

[101110101101]

Rachel Notley? Haha dont ask for advice on a public forum then. I gave you my honest opinion. Im sure anyone here would let you burn around on their bike in a field or something to shine up your skills or lack thereof, including me, so dont be a mouthy sucker when people are just looking out for your safety and the well being of your families primary breadwinner.

I have a friend that just bought a kdx250 for $800, so not sure what oil and gas money has to do with that, but have fun on the Deerfoot or the TCH at rush hour! Oh and btw I just lost a friend who crashed his bike 3 weeks ago and he rode bikes for 35 years. Cheers, Holio

Hey... I thanked you for your input, and disagree.... sorry to tell you, that's my prerogative. And if you want to be a f^cking twat, go choke on a dick and stay off my thread....

*EDIT* I don't need anyone to look out for my safety. I'm my own adult, I will take my own chances and take my own risks. Until you've walked a mile in my shoes... you're concern is unwarranted.

 

[ducati]

To add to my last post, here is the thing, like Joel said lots of assswhips now days out there and bikes in general are deadly in an accident.
One of the biggest reason we got into dual sport adventure bikes. Both wife and i rode road bikes in the past, crotch rockets and cruisers and got tired of the BS on the road. Way to nerve racking for us, a nice pleasant afternoon ride at times turned into crap.
Now we aren't stuck to main roads and highways, in fact we during the summer plan day trip's and weekenders using secondary and low usage roads to travel. We see way more stuff and scenery and its way more pleasant to ride. You can travel pretty much anywhere using strictly secondary roads and IMO adds to riding.
This is something that heavy cruiser and certain sports bikes don't do very well. my 2cents

BTW i don't mean dirt roads. Old roads before major highways were put in.

Exactly why i now ride a BMW R1200GSA rather than the Duc's i used to ride (996 Biposto, Multistrada 1000S and 999R Xerox Edition). Love the freedom to comfortably ride anywhere on the pavement and then hop off on the back roads whenever i want.

 

[intmid8or!]

friend has a 2005 ktm 950 adv for sale, heated grips, tank and side bags,cover, upgraded sprockets..., well maintained if interested

 

[S.W.A.T.]

There are lots of street bike out there for sale and as far as "toys" go they are probably the cheapest to get in to even new. You don't need a course. I am the type of person that jumps in both feet at a time. I highly recommend sitting on a few. Get a feel for how heavy they are free standing. Choose one that is comfortable for you. I wouldn't consider a street bike as a long term investment. They are cheap and pretty much a dime a dozen. That being said they are tons of fun, great way to cruse and spend nice days touring. Being in alberta you have many circle routes to enjoy. Do your own thing and follow your instinct man, if you don't like what you got they sell quick too.

Cheers

 

[101110101101]

There are lots of street bike out there for sale and as far as "toys" go they are probably the cheapest to get in to even new. You don't need a course. I am the type of person that jumps in both feet at a time. I highly recommend sitting on a few. Get a feel for how heavy they are free standing. Choose one that is comfortable for you. I wouldn't consider a street bike as a long term investment. They are cheap and pretty much a dime a dozen. That being said they are tons of fun, great way to cruse and spend nice days touring. Being in alberta you have many circle routes to enjoy. Do your own thing and follow your instinct man, if you don't like what you got they sell quick too.

Cheers

I've got some great info and things to consider here.... If I had any experience on a motorbike (even as a kid) I wouldn't take the course. But I think it's worth it in this case. I literally have 10 minutes of seat time in my life.

 

[101110101101]

friend has a 2005 ktm 950 adv for sale, heated grips, tank and side bags,cover, upgraded sprockets..., well maintained if interested

Any idea of the price range? Got a link maybe?

 

[intmid8or!]

Any idea of the price range? Got a link maybe?

pm sent, its not listed anywhere yet, but will be soon

 

[ducati]

I've got some great info and things to consider here.... If I had any experience on a motorbike (even as a kid) I wouldn't take the course. But I think it's worth it in this case. I literally have 10 minutes of seat time in my life.

Rode bikes, quads, sleds, and anything that had a throttle my whole life and still took the course when i started riding a streetbike. No matter how much experience you have it is worth a brush up on some of the fine skills with a good course like Too Cool Motorcycle School in Calgary. Most of the instructors are current or ex racers and can offer advice to absolutely anyone short of a pro rider. I attribute their teaching of me to why i became an instructor on the track as well. Good on you for taking the initiative!

 

[Lund]

I simply can't live my life worried about every other d-bag out there, or I'd never leave my house. It can't be a consideration. We all die..... I'd rather go on a bike (or anything else accidental) than choke to death on my own puke laying in bed, having a heart- attack. I'm not trying to be a dink.... (it comes natural?) I appreciate the points.... I just don't live like that. I also know that in all honestly, this bike will be used to two or three trips a summer.... once to Edmonton, once to Banff/Canmore, and maybe once to Kananaskis area..... that's it. Maybe 1000km a season.

Hey... I thanked you for your input, and disagree.... sorry to tell you, that's my prerogative. And if you want to be a f^cking twat, go choke on a dick and stay off my thread....

*EDIT* I don't need anyone to look out for my safety. I'm my own adult, I will take my own chances and take my own risks. Until you've walked a mile in my shoes... you're concern is unwarranted.

Interesting comment for somebody asking for advice on a public forum.
Let me share with you some years of knowledge and experience. No i'm not an old fart but have lived long enough and experience life in a way you can only imagine.
#1, being arrogant no matter where you are in the world will never give you points. In fact in some places it will get you killed.
So why be arrogant to someone trying to give you insight on their own experience.
On that note #2, there are not a lot of things in this world that you can get for free, so when you do, you should appreciate it even though its not what your really wanting to hear.
I've seen a lot of chit and done a lot in my time and you know what, i'm still learning and i appreciate ALL the advice i get. Especially when its FREE.

BTW, there is nothing cool about being an azz or dink or what ever you feel make you look big. Actually has the opposite effect.

Anyhow, when you do find a bike you like, enjoy and ride save.

 

[101110101101]

Interesting comment for somebody asking for advice on a public forum.
Let me share with you some years of knowledge and experience. No i'm not an old fart but have lived long enough and experience life in a way you can only imagine.
#1, being arrogant no matter where you are in the world will never give you points. In fact in some places it will get you killed.
So why be arrogant to someone trying to give you insight on their own experience.
On that note #2, there are not a lot of things in this world that you can get for free, so when you do, you should appreciate it even though its not what your really wanting to hear.
I've seen a lot of chit and done a lot in my time and you know what, i'm still learning and i appreciate ALL the advice i get. Especially when its FREE.

BTW, there is nothing cool about being an azz or dink or what ever you feel make you look big. Actually has the opposite effect.

Anyhow, when you do find a bike you like, enjoy and ride save.

Thanks for your input.... as I thanked him. I do not have to agree or accept any advice... should you feel like I am lacking appreciation, simply save your comments for someone more "worthy"

I find your judgement comical. To presume you know me well enough to state you have "lived life in a way you can only imagine" is silly. You don't know **** about me, other than what I chose to share and provide. If you don't want to offer advice, that's perfectly fine. What you cannot do is offer advice, and then demand that I accept it as truth. Your situation does not equal mine. You have zero clue what my life experiences have been.

If saying "thank you, but no thanks" is simply unacceptable here, or considered arrogant, just kindly delete my account. I'll be just fine without S&M....

 

[101110101101]

Actually I'll save the powers-that-be the trouble... as soon as I find the option.

Peace out.

 

[intmid8or!]

bad day??

 

[Mike270412]

I'm taking my toys out of this sandbox and going home. Might even tell my mom.

 

[arff]

I'm taking my toys out of this sandbox and going home. Might even tell my mom.

I will bring beer for us. What time we meeting

 

[tiger666]

7:46 am......A little early to be drinking isn't it?

 

[Rbrduk]

7:46 am......A little early to be drinking isn't it?

It's 5:00 o'clock somewhere

 

[Lem Lamb]

Are we allowed to vote our selves out of the sand-box with out a tribal council meeting ?

 

[Lem Lamb]

I must of missed something.

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