i wanna see your dirtbikes - Page 3

stratons_yj · 11-20-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mxtrails

honestly, it is dangerous. i've had to kick doors of cars that merge into my lane. seen a few friends get hurt or die on the street. but if you're constantly aware, don't do stupid stuff, and a defensive rider you'll be ok. the problem is other ppl driving cages don't look for bike (especially in michigan). as far as dirt bikes, they're all fun! ...till you start jumping! that's when you can really get hurt. like anything tho, if you're cautious you'll be fine.

I like the ole motorcycle saying...."LOUD pipes save LIVES"

mxtrails · 11-20-2009, 05:32 PM

mine is definitely loud which usually works except when someone has their stereo cranked!

stratons_yj · 11-21-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mxtrails

mine is definitely loud but that usually works except when someone has their stereo cranked!

thats when the kicking of the doors begins

jeep795 · 11-21-2009, 11:13 AM

my first and only bike... 76 ts125 suzuki. Fun little rider.

**BAH07** · 11-21-2009, 11:51 AM

My 08 CRF450X

BulldogTJ98 · 11-21-2009, 11:51 AM

'03 CRF450R

Double AA · 11-21-2009, 12:54 PM

Mine.

Double AA · 11-21-2009, 12:59 PM

The Wife's.

grampawade · 11-21-2009, 06:26 PM

Thats my 1977 IT 175 owned since new. This was after a 40 plus mile ride

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Thats my son Gage`s 2003 TTR 90 after the same 40 plus mile ride. This pic is several years old.

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Thats what Gage rides these days. Big difference in those 2 bikes
1995 CR 125 with a ton of aftermarket products including an engine prepared by Eric Gorr.

This is Gage photoshopped to fit on a Hot Wheel motorcycle.

HKB3 · 11-21-2009, 06:27 PM

I used to have one of those funny looking bikes too...

josh94xj · 11-21-2009, 08:02 PM

man i miss mine so bad.
2000 cr250
no pics but ehh my little brother has a drz125L WEAK id never recomed that bike to anyone.

mxtrails · 11-22-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HKB3

love the aprilia supermoto! been thinking about getting some sort of supermoto for me and the wife to play on since she just sold her f4i. had my eye on the ktm 450smr but that sxv looks sexy! is that the 450 or 550?

ThrillSeeker · 11-22-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stratons_yj

I like the ole motorcycle saying...."LOUD pipes save LIVES"

You may like the saying, but it is far from true... More Harley riders have louder pipes than Sportbike riders and yet the HD riders have more accidents...

There is noise then here is annoying HD noise... my opinion is that HDs are a waste of metal... but hey I am only a Squid, what do I know

another reason I ride the dirt more... a lot safer period...

SKT · 11-22-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ThrillSeeker

More Harley riders have louder pipes than Sportbike riders and yet the HD riders have more accidents...

Do you have any proof for this comment?

I am just curious, as I find it REALLY hard to believe...

ThrillSeeker · 11-22-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SKT

Do you have any proof for this comment?

I am just curious, as I find it REALLY hard to believe...

For the noise, sure... I live in the Carefree/Cave Creek area and there is a noise decibel limit of 80... Prior this becoming law (several years) there were several free come and test whether your nosie level was legal or not at Harolds Cafe and other places... HDs, touring, sportbikes as well as dirtbikers had theirs tested and the overwhelming majority that were not legal were HDs... Now the Hideaway is just down the road a bit and there were tons of HDs custom and non that were tested... I also spend a lot of time in SoCal and again louder noise is noticeable with HDs versus other bikes... I am not saying my sportbike or other sportbikes aren't or can't be as loud... but we would have to open up the throttle to make that loud of decibels... HDs have nowhere the throttle to open up like a sportbike, but they are just plain loud without the throttle.... Have you ever heard open headers on a muscle car versus not? there are always exceptions to the rule... you can search the web if you want "Published" articles, studies, etc.... If you have grown up around bikes your whole lifel like me than you would know the truth...

now on the more accidents... again go check the web and accident reports... more HD riders get hurt than sportbikers... maybe it is because more serious sportbikers take it to the track, maybe it is due to the type and expericence of the rider... I guess the fact that there are more HDs/nonsportbikes on the road than sportbikes would also add some creedence that more of those accidents happen as a pure statistic... btw more yuppie, wantabie, inexperience riders buy HDs than sportbikes, so again the likely hood of more accidents are there... but hey talk to people from both camps and do some research... you can make your own decision..

Sorry to have hijacked the thread....