Anyone here ride bikes?

[Bowds]

I've never really rode before but went into deus ex machina (http://www.deus.com.au/) the other day and feasted my eyes on some sweet custom bikes. I was thinking of lashing out on a sr400 rocker but did not know if it was a bad idea to start with an older bike. Suggestions?

[pooon]

Those are some pretty sweet rides. They've got a real classic feel to them. Now are these old bikes done up nicely or are they new bikes made to look old. If it's the former it'll help to know a thing or two about fixing and maintaining them. I've been riding for a few years now, but don't own any bikes at the moment. My younger brother just saved up and bought his first bike. A god damn suzuki hayabusa, the worlds fastest commercial bike.



I'm looking forward to visiting in the summer so I can give it a try and die in a firey wreck.

[Googooboyy]

Dues ex' bikes tastes almost like candy. Very old school! So you're interested in the SR400. If that old bike roars, then why hesitate?

I've an old bike myself, recently acquired 5 months ago. Here's my ride:
A 1994 made CBR 400. Still going strong. I think.

[chrismitchell]

I've only rode one bike and that was a harley that was a few years ago now ... absolutely loved it ..

[pea3698]

Now your talkin' my language. Erm oh you meant the kind of bike. RESOURCE KILLER (c:

Here's one of my 4 rides:


I want to get a newer CBR sooner than later, but time, money, and the wife will tell that tale.

[Bowds]

I think there new(ish) bikes made to look like classic. I think they still make them in japan and some of the models are around 2003. So they buy them pretty much brand new then customize them to look like an old cafe racer. I think they go for around $7000 - $8000 and end up around $10,000 (aus) once there done with them.

[MagnusVS]

Mine is all black though... I recommend it! Fun and good for the environment

[Googooboyy]

How is black good for the environment!?! Apart from saving water, I can't see why~

[MagnusVS]

Haha... not the fact that it's black, but the fact that it is a bicycle

[pea3698]

See Magnus. . . That's what i'm talkin about. Here is one of my other babies:

[random25]

I work at Covingtons Customs


But my bike is a 12 year old Mongoose bicycle.

[pea3698]

Nice job Random. And good to have your priorities straight

[MagnusVS]

Nice one pea!

[Bowds]

Holy ***** random, how do you park that thing?

[dlowe93]

See Magnus. . . That's what i'm talkin about. Here is one of my other babies:

Nice, but I'll stick with my near vintage all Campy Colnago. Steel bikes will always be sweet.

d.

[random25]

Holy ***** random, how do you park that thing?

I don't even touch the bikes we build,
I couldn't afford to fix one if dropped it.

[pea3698]

Nice, but I'll stick with my near vintage all Campy Colnago. Steel bikes will always be sweet.

d.

No argument from me. Steel frames ride very nice. But I won't give up my Jamis any time soon.