Hey just purchased my bike last night

turbo chicken · 05-06-2008, 11:41 AM

Location: North Texas

I purchased a motorcycle yesterday been saving for it for-ev-er. Only gave 1200 for it!

The guy just had it serviced at the Suzuki shop end of march.

I'll be taking my Motorcycle Safety Course Next weekend and taking the written test part shortly afterwards for my liscense

at 60mpg this thing sips on gas...

yes it's only a 250cc but it's my first bike and i won't be doing very much highway driving and it goes plenty fast for me right now 55-65 is fast as i care to go... i've vowed to keep it for a year till next summer... then i may trade it in for something a little more big

the handlebars, seat, footpegs, handles, and paint were changed to aftermarket by the first owner.

pics are from the previous owner

desi_555 · 05-06-2008, 11:56 AM

hi turbo chicken, where are you taking your course? I am taking mine on May 9,10,11 in plano...and congratulations on your new bike....Welcome to the forum...

turbo chicken · 05-06-2008, 12:15 PM

Taking it in Hurst it's like 2 miles from my apartment.

I'm a complete beginner it's been a while since i've been on a dirtbike. Besides this is really completely different than that. Only thing in common are the basic controlls really it feels completely different. I circled the apartments a few times last night.

Can't wait to get my liscense and get learned so I can start riding the thing... i'm so excited man... maybe we can hook up and go for a cruise in the near futurre

desi_555 · 05-06-2008, 12:29 PM

sure...i am also waiting to complete my training and get the license. I didn't buy the bike as of now but that will be the first thing on my list once i get the license. I would be buying gz asap.

Did you buy helmet and gloves for the training? And also do we need a learners permit to take this training?

turbo chicken · 05-06-2008, 12:45 PM

I haven't purchased my helmet and jacket yet... i had to borrow the neighbors last night

i went and looked at the cycle shop in hurst.... found a helmet for 100.00 and found a clearence jacket for 100.00 probably go tonight and purchase them...

gloves are gonna be hard for me i have small hands i'll probably be getting some ladies gloves... haven't found any that fit good yet

desi_555 · 05-06-2008, 01:20 PM

there are some online sites too which sell leather like jackets for relatively cheaper... found leatherup.com in one of the threads and saw some good deals there...but i am little skeptical about online purchasing...but people do get good deals....

**jonathan180iq** · 05-06-2008, 05:06 PM

try www.newenough.com for cheap riding gear.

turbo chicken · 05-07-2008, 10:47 AM

woot... i got my jacket, helmet, gloves last night... and stayed under the 250.00 mark

even went and got a quote from my insurance... today i'll seal the deal on that maybe... i think i need to check around i was quoted 28.00 a month (i think) for full coverage.

I ended up wearing the helmet around the store and house last night... my wife was laughing at me playing with the vents infront of the fan on full blast.

I need to get some batteries in the camers and i'll take a pic...

desi_555 · 05-07-2008, 08:04 PM

awesome....looks like you got pretty good deals...will wait for the fotos...are you planning on saddle bags???

turbo chicken · 05-08-2008, 12:44 AM

not sure on the bags... maybe replace the back seat with some kind of "trunk/box" ... seriously thinking about doing ammo boxes for the extra tool kit i'll be carrying and the clear lense for my helmet. wife is expecting another expense for it...

05-06-2008, 11:41 AM	#1
turbo chicken Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 75	Hey just purchased my bike last night Location: North Texas I purchased a motorcycle yesterday been saving for it for-ev-er. Only gave 1200 for it! The guy just had it serviced at the Suzuki shop end of march. I'll be taking my Motorcycle Safety Course Next weekend and taking the written test part shortly afterwards for my liscense at 60mpg this thing sips on gas... yes it's only a 250cc but it's my first bike and i won't be doing very much highway driving and it goes plenty fast for me right now 55-65 is fast as i care to go... i've vowed to keep it for a year till next summer... then i may trade it in for something a little more big the handlebars, seat, footpegs, handles, and paint were changed to aftermarket by the first owner. pics are from the previous owner Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2008, 11:56 AM	#2
desi_555 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	hi turbo chicken, where are you taking your course? I am taking mine on May 9,10,11 in plano...and congratulations on your new bike....Welcome to the forum... __________________ Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid
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05-06-2008, 12:15 PM	#3
turbo chicken Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 75	Taking it in Hurst it's like 2 miles from my apartment. I'm a complete beginner it's been a while since i've been on a dirtbike. Besides this is really completely different than that. Only thing in common are the basic controlls really it feels completely different. I circled the apartments a few times last night. Can't wait to get my liscense and get learned so I can start riding the thing... i'm so excited man... maybe we can hook up and go for a cruise in the near futurre Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2008, 12:29 PM	#4
desi_555 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	sure...i am also waiting to complete my training and get the license. I didn't buy the bike as of now but that will be the first thing on my list once i get the license. I would be buying gz asap. Did you buy helmet and gloves for the training? And also do we need a learners permit to take this training? __________________ Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid
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05-06-2008, 12:45 PM	#5
turbo chicken Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 75	I haven't purchased my helmet and jacket yet... i had to borrow the neighbors last night i went and looked at the cycle shop in hurst.... found a helmet for 100.00 and found a clearence jacket for 100.00 probably go tonight and purchase them... gloves are gonna be hard for me i have small hands i'll probably be getting some ladies gloves... haven't found any that fit good yet Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2008, 01:20 PM	#6
desi_555 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	there are some online sites too which sell leather like jackets for relatively cheaper... found leatherup.com in one of the threads and saw some good deals there...but i am little skeptical about online purchasing...but people do get good deals.... __________________ Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid
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05-06-2008, 05:06 PM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	try www.newenough.com for cheap riding gear.
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05-07-2008, 10:47 AM	#8
turbo chicken Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 75	woot... i got my jacket, helmet, gloves last night... and stayed under the 250.00 mark even went and got a quote from my insurance... today i'll seal the deal on that maybe... i think i need to check around i was quoted 28.00 a month (i think) for full coverage. I ended up wearing the helmet around the store and house last night... my wife was laughing at me playing with the vents infront of the fan on full blast. I need to get some batteries in the camers and i'll take a pic...
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05-07-2008, 08:04 PM	#9
desi_555 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	awesome....looks like you got pretty good deals...will wait for the fotos...are you planning on saddle bags??? __________________ Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid
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05-08-2008, 12:44 AM	#10
turbo chicken Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 75	not sure on the bags... maybe replace the back seat with some kind of "trunk/box" ... seriously thinking about doing ammo boxes for the extra tool kit i'll be carrying and the clear lense for my helmet. wife is expecting another expense for it...
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