Author Topic: New Biker....ME!! Well kinda..... (Read 70599 times)

Triple Bob · « **Reply #360 on:** March 09, 2020, 04:28:45 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on March 09, 2020, 04:25:05 pm

Is a center stand a worthwhile upgrade??

Yes. For off road and chain maintenance.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #361 on:** March 09, 2020, 04:29:45 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on March 09, 2020, 04:25:05 pm

Is a center stand a worthwhile upgrade??

i think so...it's better for storing the bike, and also makes some maintenance easier (chain lube, etc).

Fobroader · « **Reply #362 on:** March 09, 2020, 04:30:58 pm »

Quote from: Triple Bob on March 09, 2020, 04:28:45 pm

Quote from: Fobroader on March 09, 2020, 04:25:05 pm
Is a center stand a worthwhile upgrade??

Yes. For off road and chain maintenance.

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 09, 2020, 04:29:45 pm

Quote from: Fobroader on March 09, 2020, 04:25:05 pm
Is a center stand a worthwhile upgrade??
i think so...it's better for storing the bike, and also makes some maintenance easier (chain lube, etc).

Huh, I'll see if I can get a good deal on one from the dealer.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #363 on:** March 09, 2020, 04:33:09 pm »

also, you may want to get a side stand puck...they look something like this:

https://www.amazon.ca/Holoras-Motorcycle-Kickstand-Universal-Motorbike/dp/B07SB2VKVJ/ref=asc_df_B07SB2VKVJ/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=335168077178&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17142150380098112450&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001074&hvtargid=pla-835696953007&psc=1

you can probably find something locally (maybe even at the place you are getting the bike at)...if you ever need to park on asphalt on a hot day, or ground (dirt/grass), it prevents the stand from sinking into the ground and having your bike fall over...they're typically $10-$20, so pretty cheap...if you don't have one, but need something in a pinch, you can usually find a pop can or something and step on to flatten it...but if you can grab one of these and keep it handy, they are good.

dkaz · « **Reply #364 on:** March 09, 2020, 05:03:26 pm »

I know for awhile, Kawasaki was offering free accessories with purchase of Versys-X 300. Some combination of centre stand, hand guards, side panniers, and more up to a certain value. But you're getting a good price on the bike itself so free might not be an option but see if they'll give you a good price on it.

I certainly loved the centre stand of my old scooters.

Triple Bob · « **Reply #365 on:** March 09, 2020, 10:58:15 pm »

20 pages in, just buy the freakin bike will ya!

BWII · « **Reply #366 on:** March 10, 2020, 09:10:17 am »

Hot damn Fob! Sounds like you got a smokin' good deal! Looking forward to the riding impressions.

My kid's taking his Class 1 license for the next 6 weeks...what's the first thing he does after day 1? He heads to the motorcycle dealer to look at bikes and shoes and stuff. Today...off to the Honda dealer (he already has a nice Honda jacket, so figures he can't get anything but a Honda now). I hope he buys a bike, I hope he lets me ride it while he's working in the southern US this summer. Someone's gotta break it in, right?

He'd probably see if he can throw it on the back of the semi instead, take it with. That'd be smart too.

Oh I guess I will just live vicariously through those who still ride...sigh...

Fobroader · « **Reply #367 on:** March 10, 2020, 10:22:06 am »

Quote from: Triple Bob on March 09, 2020, 10:58:15 pm

20 pages in, just buy the freakin bike will ya!

I'm freaking trying, they were closed on Monday and now they don't open till 9am

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #368 on:** March 10, 2020, 11:04:25 am »

Didn't SirO put himself in the hospital on the way home from the dealer somehow?

Fobroader · « **Reply #369 on:** March 10, 2020, 11:08:36 am »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on March 10, 2020, 11:04:25 am

Didn't SirO put himself in the hospital on the way home from the dealer somehow?

Mine is coming home on a trailer and into the garage. I still need my course and licence

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #370 on:** March 10, 2020, 12:30:42 pm »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on March 10, 2020, 11:04:25 am

Didn't SirO put himself in the hospital on the way home from the dealer somehow?

yes...speaking of which, where did he go??

dkaz · « **Reply #371 on:** March 10, 2020, 01:04:23 pm »

Just messaged him. There was nothing negative in his last few posts so I hope he's ok.

Gurgie · « **Reply #372 on:** March 10, 2020, 01:07:37 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on March 10, 2020, 01:04:23 pm

Just messaged him. There was nothing negative in his last few posts so I hope he's ok.

Pretty sure Rrockett has spoken with him a little while back & he's swamped with work stuff.

ktm525 · « **Reply #373 on:** March 10, 2020, 01:12:42 pm »

Isn't (wasn't?) he in Winnipeg?

hmmm. SirO is a Chinese woman?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/chinese-researcher-escorted-from-infectious-disease-lab-amid-rcmp-investigation-1.5211567

Fobroader · « **Reply #374 on:** March 10, 2020, 08:54:27 pm »

Its official, bike is getting delivered next Wednesday. I'm a bike owner, thank you all you guys for your advice, much appreciated

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Triple Bob · « **Reply #375 on:** March 10, 2020, 08:56:56 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on March 10, 2020, 08:54:27 pm

Its official, bike is getting delivered next Wednesday. I'm a bike owner, thank you all you guys for your advice, much appreciated

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Yay!

rrocket · « **Reply #376 on:** March 10, 2020, 10:08:00 pm »

Show and Shine doing a rolling burnout or this didn't happen!

Congrats!

Fobroader · « **Reply #377 on:** March 10, 2020, 10:13:32 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on March 10, 2020, 10:08:00 pm

Show and Shine doing a rolling burnout or this didn't happen!

Congrats!

Ok...cool, I will whiskey throttle into the neighbors Outback for entertainment purposes lol

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dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #378 on:** March 10, 2020, 11:27:46 pm »

congrats...welcome to the club.

BWII · « **Reply #379 on:** March 11, 2020, 12:23:28 am »

Quote from: Fobroader on March 10, 2020, 10:13:32 pm

Quote from: rrocket on March 10, 2020, 10:08:00 pm
Show and Shine doing a rolling burnout or this didn't happen!

Congrats!
Ok...cool, I will whiskey throttle into the neighbors Outback for entertainment purposes lol

Be sure your wife is there to record the event, assuming she can hold the camera in one place (mine can't) - if not get someone else or set up a tripod. And remember, there's only ONE way to do a proper burnout...

And that aint it!