[OT] Motorcycle

[mkii at nycap.rr.com (Josh20V)]

Well, the crotch-rocket factor is an issue. Im not a little person and I
think I would rather be in a more upright position to ride :D

The Radian doesn't look to bad, granted I haven't checked it out in
person, but it doesn't seem to be as much of a crotchrocket style like the
Interceptor.

As for experience, I rode dirt bikes a good bit when I was younger, but I
haven't been on one in 10 years. The main reason is that I felt it would be
a fatal mistake to have a bike since I knew I would be an ass. Now I think I
can ride more responsibly and I wont kill myself (of course the asshole in
the SUV is another story), so Im looking for
a cheap bike to learn on.

Im moving to Nevada in a month or so, and that would be a nice area to ride
year round.


Interceptor pict. - http://www.vf750fd.com/vf750f/1985interceptor1.html

Radian pict. - http://www.motorcycleminnesota.com/031801/45/image1.jpg



Josh Able
www.JsHouseOfEuro.com
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <mardak@cogeco.ca>
To: "Josh20V" <mkii@nycap.rr.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 4:24 AM
Subject: RE: [OT] Motorcycle


> As long as you're not too concerned with power, the smaller bikes are ok.
> Personally though, I'd be bored and frustrated with the power level of
> anything less than 750cc...
>
> A friend of mine had a 500 Interceptor when I had my Yamaha RZ500 (500cc 2
> stroke liquid cooled inline 4!) and we swapped bikes a couple of times.
> Mine absolutely kicked his ass, but the Honda wasn't a bad bike (but
> compared to today's bikes it's rather heavy for it's size).
>
> Depends on the riding you're going to be doing as well.  I've ridden an
> FJ1200 and it's a nice highway bike - a wall of torque and a nice
> comfortable upright (for a sport-tourer) riding position.  A bit heavy for
a
> canyon carver, but still capable of handling it's own in the twisties
> compared to a standard style bike.  Put a pipe on it and you can even play
> "boy racer"  :)
>
> No experience with a Radian though...
>
> In the price range you're looking at, I like the mid-eighties FZ750, or a
> Katana if you're looking for a bit more comfort (might be a bit on the
high
> end of your price range).  The FZ is a nice clean classic sport bike, the
> Katana a bit too "bulbous" for me, but easier on the wrists for long
rides.
> (My RZ500's bars were so low and buzzy I couldn't feel anything below my
> elbows after any ride over 2 hours... :)
>
> Damn you Josh!  Now you got me thinking about bikes right before winter...
> It doesn't help that I just helped my buddy pick up his Goliath custom
bike
> (100ci Revtech motor and a crazy 250 series rear tire!)  Oh well, maybe
next
> summer...
>
> Mark.
> 80 S
> 81 S  ABA/JH/4K
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Josh20V
> > Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 10:29 PM
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: [OT] Motorcycle
> >
> >
> > hey, Im looking to pick up an inexpensive bike. I have found 3 in
> > my area in
> > my price range, and I was wondering if anybody has had any experience
with
> > them.
> >
> > 1986 RADIAN 600
> > 85 FJ1100
> > 1985 Interceptor 500
> >
> >
> > Im leaning heavily towards the Radian, the FJ1100 is a bit more
> > power than I
> > want (or need), but I do like the Interceptor also.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Josh Able
> > www.JsHouseOfEuro.com
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