With one crack of the throttle you'll know...Plus if your single chicks will come out of the wood work just to get a ride on it....and if your not single you might reconsider your situation. Trust me it's amazing! Shop around for storage units. That seems a bit high to me though, all you need is a unit that is about 3ft wide and 6 ft long or so...oh and when you go to store it you'll need some sta-bil when you fill it up to prevent rust growing in the tank and to keep the gas fresh. Also disconnect the battery and put it on a battery tender.
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I have kept a bike inside a house
VFRMAN
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They make great centerpieces. 
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I'm not single, but I'm sure that as soon as I get on it and lean into the throttle, I will never want to get off.
As for the storage unit, it just dawned on me that I could further justify the cost of one by putting my M416 in it. That would keep both out of the weather and safe!
I don't think that would work in a fraternity house
They make great centerpieces.
If I owned my own house, all my furniture would be made of old cruiser parts!
VFRMAN
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"I don't think that would work in a fraternity house "
Oh, C'mon!? A fraternity house?
We had a bachelor party about 15 years ago in my buddy's garage/office with my VFR as a "centerpiece" in lieu of a brass pole. I would upload pics but as I recall at the time there was a big stink about any pictures supposedly being taken.
It was interesting to say the least. But now I'm old and riding the bike would interest me more than standing around with a bunch of guys drooling over the "rider".
"Oh, C'mon!? A fraternity house?
We had a bachelor party about 15 years ago in my buddy's garage/office with my VFR as a "centerpiece" in lieu of a brass pole. I would upload pics but as I recall at the time there was a big stink about any pictures supposedly being taken.
It was interesting to say the least. But now I'm old and riding the bike would interest me more than standing around with a bunch of guys drooling over the "rider".
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"I don't think that would work in a fraternity house
Oh, C'mon!? A fraternity house?
We had a bachelor party about 15 years ago in my buddy's garage/office with my VFR as a "centerpiece" in lieu of a brass pole. I would upload pics but as I recall at the time there was a big stink about any pictures supposedly being taken.
It was interesting to say the least. But now I'm old and riding the bike would interest me more than standing around with a bunch of guys drooling over the "rider".
Hahaha!! That's pretty awesome. We do hold a bi-annual stripper night, but we built a stripper pole + platform that is permanently mounted in our basement. I think having a crotch rocket ( pun intended ) as the "pole" would be much more entertaining
VFRMAN
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Probably wasn't actually as exciting as I remember, but I have to cling to what memories I have.
Moral of the story: Enjoy your youth and make the most of your "home improvements".
Moral of the story: Enjoy your youth and make the most of your "home improvements".
Joe Rocket makes some good gear.
They may be good, but my jacket was made in Pakistan. I mist a photo op to get a Teknic that was made in Pakistan or Korea or something to that effect.
I bought my summer J.R jacket for $25 off CL. He also had some (used) $100 TourMaster gloves he sold me for $10 more.
Topped off with an awesome insulated water/ wind proof MA1 style liner at Good Will for $5.
Don't buy this stuff new. Check out deals like *this* on CL for gear.
The reason I'm saying all this is b/c we live in a global economy
. Not that I have ANY problems with good gear. I DO have a problem with 300% markups 
. It's all the same sh...Choose wisely, and check this guy out
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I'm shocked that nobody said "buy an old honda". 
You can't go wrong. It will be cheap, and you will lay it down (or a buddy will). The old inline 4's are no joke. A 650 or 750 nighthawk would be a great choice. Most are shaft drive six speeds that run forever or just need new carbs, It's an upright bike that handles like a sportbike. Pre-1990 will be less than a grand and you won't feel bad leaving it in the rain. When you've gotten it figured out go buy a decent bike and keep the cheap one for friends or springtime riding. If you want sprt go nighthawk or v45 sabre.
I bought a v45 magna (83 I think) for $600 bucks last summer (came with suit, helmet, and leather jacket). Liquid cooled, shaft drive, six speed. It does 80 in third gear. It's light enough that I can toss it around on corners and a blast to ride. At 700 or 750cc I can't think of a better starter bike (cruiser style-low center of gravity). They run about 80-90 horse if I recall; respectable. It'll do 120 if you want but I've never needed to.
The other v-4's (vfr1000 or v65 magnas or sabres) can be had for $1,500 or less and will napalm anything but a litre bike (or an old v-max; that'll come down to the rider). I've had my v65 just shy of 140 and it still had throttle left.
Get a cheap fun starter. You'll be glad you did.
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You can't go wrong. It will be cheap, and you will lay it down (or a buddy will). The old inline 4's are no joke. A 650 or 750 nighthawk would be a great choice. Most are shaft drive six speeds that run forever or just need new carbs, It's an upright bike that handles like a sportbike. Pre-1990 will be less than a grand and you won't feel bad leaving it in the rain. When you've gotten it figured out go buy a decent bike and keep the cheap one for friends or springtime riding. If you want sprt go nighthawk or v45 sabre.
I bought a v45 magna (83 I think) for $600 bucks last summer (came with suit, helmet, and leather jacket). Liquid cooled, shaft drive, six speed. It does 80 in third gear. It's light enough that I can toss it around on corners and a blast to ride. At 700 or 750cc I can't think of a better starter bike (cruiser style-low center of gravity). They run about 80-90 horse if I recall; respectable. It'll do 120 if you want but I've never needed to.
The other v-4's (vfr1000 or v65 magnas or sabres) can be had for $1,500 or less and will napalm anything but a litre bike (or an old v-max; that'll come down to the rider). I've had my v65 just shy of 140 and it still had throttle left.
Get a cheap fun starter. You'll be glad you did.
my .02- Josh
There's a v45 magna on craigslist in your town right now for 8 bills. Buy it, rape it, and buy the butt pirate bike next summer. Serious. You will get your 800 out of it on the first long ride.
8 means 6 cash.
Ask him for his jacket too.....
8 means 6 cash.
Ask him for his jacket too.....
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I'm shocked that nobody said "buy an old honda".
You can't go wrong. It will be cheap, and you will lay it down (or a buddy will). The old inline 4's are no joke. A 650 or 750 nighthawk would be a great choice. Most are shaft drive six speeds that run forever or just need new carbs, It's an upright bike that handles like a sportbike. Pre-1990 will be less than a grand and you won't feel bad leaving it in the rain. When you've gotten it figured out go buy a decent bike and keep the cheap one for friends or springtime riding. If you want sprt go nighthawk or v45 sabre.
I bought a v45 magna (83 I think) for $600 bucks last summer (came with suit, helmet, and leather jacket). Liquid cooled, shaft drive, six speed. It does 80 in third gear. It's light enough that I can toss it around on corners and a blast to ride. At 700 or 750cc I can't think of a better starter bike (cruiser style-low center of gravity). They run about 80-90 horse if I recall; respectable. It'll do 120 if you want but I've never needed to.
The other v-4's (vfr1000 or v65 magnas or sabres) can be had for $1,500 or less and will napalm anything but a litre bike (or an old v-max; that'll come down to the rider). I've had my v65 just shy of 140 and it still had throttle left.
Get a cheap fun starter. You'll be glad you did.
my .02- Josh
Definitely good advice. At this stage in the game if I get one that's what it's gonna be. I have decided to bring my cruiser to the next level and that has cut out almost all of my motorcycle budget.
In Schenectady? Im not living there right now, but thanks for looking! I'm living in Lexington, KY till the end of August while I work as an intern for Toyota. I'll start looking!
+2I'm shocked that nobody said "buy an old honda".
IMO - an old Hondas are a great way to get into motocycling, especially if youre on a budget. They have nearly the longevity of BMWs without the charm. If your 25 year old Beemer dies, you may pay a couple thousand bucks to get it back on the road; If your 25 year old Honda bites the dust, you just go buy another old Honda for $800, change the oil, shoot some carb cleaner in there, charge the battery, and off you go.
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