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3/28/2005 1:57:13 AM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/65852405.html

someone buy this..or i will,make it run good then sell it here for more money whe the weather breaks and everyone is crying for a ride...

3/28/2005 9:22:03 PM

not my style.. i'd go for 80's motocrosser or dirt tracker though

3/28/2005 9:55:49 PM

is there anything i should know before cleaning/lubing my bike chain?

3/29/2005 9:21:46 AM

Not really. Just get a small stiff brush and some degreaser and start scrubbing. Whatever chain lube you are putting back on should have some instructions. I used some chain wax the last time I cleaned one and it said to ride for about 5 minutes to heat things up before spraying it down really well with the wax.

3/29/2005 10:16:26 AM

hey, i'm buying a helmet today at my local shop

what do i need to look for

4/1/2005 11:09:10 AM

Cool graphix


Oh wait...seriously though; I'd buy one off eBay. My Shoei RF-800 had a $299 price tag on the box and I have seen it in that price range at the stores. I didn't pay that much for it, but the guy that bought it did. You can save well over $100 by picking it up off eBay.

[Edited on April 1, 2005 at 12:20 PM. Reason : s]

4/1/2005 12:03:09 PM

heres the thing

i have a big fucking head

4/1/2005 1:32:37 PM

FYI: There is a new shop, Cycle Gear, openin up at the intersection of tryon rd and 401 over by the garner walmart. If you are at the light going on 401 from raleigh towards garner, take a left at the light and its on your left, cant miss it, big blue and yellow sign on the building. The best part is the grand opening is tomorrow, the 2nd, and everything is on sale... If you guys want a flyer to know some of the stuff thats on sale, either stop by the store or message me and ill get you one...

Just thought everybody would wanna know...

4/1/2005 1:38:20 PM

^^ Try them on at the shop and pick one out...Then buy it on eBay. I have a big head too, but my XXL is too big.

4/1/2005 1:41:17 PM

eh
my dad is a business owner
so i value helping out specialty brick & mortar shops i guess...

4/1/2005 7:08:15 PM

^^^word.. i gotta check em out.
is it just apparel and boltons or parts store as well?

4/1/2005 7:11:57 PM

its mostly an apparel and bolt-ons store...you can check out the website, cyclegear.com.

oh and the opening got pushed back to sunday. but the store looks great.

4/1/2005 8:00:48 PM

i have such a big fucking dome

xxxl

4/1/2005 8:54:23 PM

EVERYONE SHOULD OWN A MOTORCYCLE

FIND THE CHEAPEST BIKE IN THIS THREAD THAT YOU CAN AFFORD
AND BUY THE SHIT OUT OF IT....

4/4/2005 9:52:01 PM

^drop in your gpa guaranteed

4/4/2005 10:51:17 PM

I guess this is more of a looking to buy post.
I'm a big guy, 6'2", 350 lbs and I want to get a bike to learn on. Eventually I want to get some kind of harley cruiser, but for now anything that's relatively cheap and won't make me look like "an elephant riding a pissant" would be ok. If you have a match, that doesn't need work, let me know the specs in reply or PM with your asking price.

Jeff

4/4/2005 11:02:49 PM

you need a shaq-cycle

4/4/2005 11:04:24 PM

Quote :

"...shaq-cycle..."

Yes, something of that sort!

4/4/2005 11:06:46 PM

any interest in a 1997 GSXR600..black/purple,15k miles,good tires,ready to ride..a coworker is trying to sell it..i have pictures at work can send them if interested..i looked at it today,pretty nice,runs well.no issues.asking $3000 thank you

4/5/2005 9:18:35 PM

Quote :

"drop in your gpa guaranteed"

Campbell University, class of `03 yo
i'm done with schoooool
now i just gotta figure out how to ride it to work in a suit...

Quote :

"I'm a big guy, 6'2", 350 lbs "

yo dude, i'm like 6'1" and 300 pounds, and my suz' gs500 is working fine for me

i mean, i don't know if you weight 300+ for the same reason i do, but i don't think i look too terribly funny on my ride...

4/5/2005 10:48:25 PM

btw

here is to having a sparkling driving record

adding the motorcycle had about a $70 effect on my insurance, each 6 months

so like, 12 bucks a month

4/5/2005 11:28:19 PM

Does anyone have any experience riding Triumphs? I'm looking for some opinions.

4/6/2005 10:05:44 AM

SUZUKI KATANA '99, 13,500mi, black, Yoshi pipe, new chain & sprockets, $3500. 919-957-8910 or 919-451-5100.
Kawasaki ZRX1100, '99, garage kept, sharp looking. Helmets avail. $4000. 477-2852
Published 4/7/05
YZF 600 R, 1999, low miles, garaged, $3900 obo 682-0095 or 210-9466
1998 SUZUKI 750 Strad, low miles, $3700 negotiable. Call 919-644-6693.

4/6/2005 11:13:58 PM

Quote :

"Selling my 1981 Yamaha Virago. It runs absolutely perfectly - no hesitation and plenty of power. Air cooled, shaft drive, low maintenence and extremely reliable. Gets 40mpg on average, and is just a blast to ride. Cosmetically the tank has a few scratches, and the aluminum is not shiny any more, but the chrome is all in great shape with no rust. It's been a great daily rider that has never let me down, but I just have too many bikes and this one has to go. The bike has a new battery (installed in February), and plenty of tread left on the tires. Only 12,000 miles on it. I'm asking $1500, firm. Charles 423-0834 "

4/7/2005 6:22:53 AM

Hey guys I might seriously be interested in getting a bike. But my question is, I have to wear a suit to work and would like to find out if there is anything you can buy that you can wear over a suit. With a 30+ mile drive each way, I'd like to find any excuse to save money on gas. Plus I'd love to have a damn bike. Riding in the country like that would be a great chance to roll 100+ half the way.

But I need to know what sorta equipment would I need to ride, and is there anyway that I can get a riding outfit that would go over a suit and not make it wrinkled to shit or me feel extremely uncomfortable??

4/7/2005 7:24:57 AM

i ride wearing shirt and a tie all the time. i havent tried suit yet. there are weatherproof jackets you can buy to fit over your suit though

4/7/2005 8:02:54 AM

(60 miles a day on the bike)
+(rolling 100+ half the way)
--------------------------
your family putting the bike up for sale with the rest of your estate

4/7/2005 8:19:03 AM

haha riding a motorycle with a suit, take a pic. haha greatness.

4/7/2005 1:28:57 PM

somebody buy mine before I get stupid on it

4/7/2005 3:48:21 PM

^put it in tha paper. if anyone here would have had the monayz to buy something that new, they would have already bought it

4/7/2005 4:23:48 PM

Haha, naw the wife wouldn't let me ride that damn fast. It does have some nice straightaways that if I ever got good at riding and had a fast bike it might be a cool area to ride. But how reliable is a bike for riding like this everyday and how many miles they can handle before they start breaking the hell down?

Oh and BTW I don't have to wear a suit jacket, just dress pants/shirt/tie, thank God.

4/7/2005 5:46:54 PM

modern motorcycles are pretty dependable..you take care of them,they will take care of you..not a whole lot different from a car...put gas in em,make sure they have oil and coolant,RIDE SMART..and a bike should be no problem at all...

4/7/2005 8:46:17 PM

^^^^ yeah
It's getting serviced right now
I'm putting it in the cycle trader next week

4/7/2005 9:16:18 PM

Quote :

"somebody buy mine before I get stupid on it"

Hey, before you put it in cycle trader, I'm looking for a bike, what are the specs?

4/7/2005 10:35:40 PM

2003 kawasaki ZX-6R (636)
1300 miles on it
yoshi tri-oval pipe
fender eliminator kit
and I replaced the factory clear windscreen with a dark smoke screen
pics in my gallery

[Edited on April 8, 2005 at 12:43 AM. Reason : s]

4/8/2005 12:42:41 AM

whats your price again?

4/8/2005 12:48:40 AM

I'm gonna ask 6500 obo in the trader, but I'll take 6 for it

4/8/2005 1:01:00 AM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/66534501.html

4/8/2005 1:21:10 AM

i love this thread

4/8/2005 1:27:20 AM

Triumph Thruxton 900. Its a Cafe Racer throwback and the price isn't too bad.

Opinions?

4/8/2005 11:08:01 AM

^ I've seen them down at Capital BMW and they look cool. Not really something I'd pay $6k for though.

4/8/2005 1:10:18 PM

Alright, I'm serious about selling my Ninja 250 now.

2002 Ninja Ex-250r
~8150 miles
Fresh seals and oil on front forks
Just cleaned and waxed the chain
Just changed the oil
Starts up perfectly everytime even in the winter (with choke of course)
Good front tire, might need a back tire in the next 6 months
Perfect bike to start riding on, that's what I used it for
I'm only selling it because I don't want to take it with me to NYC
It comes with 2 helmets if you want them, one is a large silver HJC the other is just a crappy helmet I got for passengers
It comes with the bag in the picture and also I have two wheel locks for it

Also for sale are two riding jackets
-The first is a mesh tex jacket made by First Gear size large
It's got armor in the back and in the elbows and shoulders
Very nice jacket for riding in the hot southern heat
It's in brand new condition -$100

-The second jacket is a Joe Rocket Sonic black leather jacket size 42
It's got a removable liner which kept me warm with just a t-shirt on underneath in the winter
It also has vents that open and close by zipper on the arms and on the back
-This is also in brand new condition $175

Pictures:




[Edited on April 8, 2005 at 4:27 PM. Reason : jacket pictures]

4/8/2005 4:21:48 PM

you got a price range son?
i mean, people need to know
not me of course, i love my bike

4/8/2005 4:59:32 PM

Damn after all that I forgot the price. $1750 obo. oops.

4/8/2005 6:01:59 PM

ha, glad to be of assistance

4/8/2005 7:55:12 PM

but its green, nonetheless, very nice ride. good price for such a new bike.

4/9/2005 2:26:57 AM

$50 for the first gear jacket

4/9/2005 5:45:54 PM

would you take 1500 for the bike w/ the 2 helmets, and a jacket?

4/9/2005 6:15:20 PM

I've got that First Gear mesh jacket. Once you get rolling you can't even tell you are wearing a jacket with it. The air flows completely through it just like if you were only wearing a t-shirt. I give it a thumbs up for summer riding and you can put a windbreaker under it for spring/fall riding.

4/10/2005 1:21:42 AM