Hi everyone! I am from Staten Island, NY. 27yo. Name is Paul. Just got my class M and is looking for my first bike. I drive Lotus, so i am looking for similar qualities in bike. Gotta be light and nimble. And look good. Guess 696 fits the bill. Still not sure if i should buy now or wait till springtime. The only thing i ever tried (except MSFs suzuki) is my friends 6R. Took it to 40mph and thatsn it. Total noob here.
Welcome to the board! [moto]
Welcome Paul, congrats on your license. [thumbsup] Best of luck in your search for a bike. :)
Wintertime can be a challenging time to learn to ride, between cold weather, slick roads, and less daylight. Another option might be picking up some used beater bike to practice on for a couple of months, then getting your Duc come springtime.
Oh, and got any pictures of that Lotus? ;D
Buy a beater and ride the wheels off it, THEN get a nicer bike. Welcome in.
Quote from: msincredible on November 05, 2008, 02:10:30 PM
Welcome Paul, congrats on your license. [thumbsup] Best of luck in your search for a bike. :)
Wintertime can be a challenging time to learn to ride, between cold weather, slick roads, and less daylight. Another option might be picking up some used beater bike to practice on for a couple of months, then getting your Duc come springtime.
Oh, and got any pictures of that Lotus? ;D
(http://www.elisetalk.com/gallery/files//10790-photo1.jpg) (http://www.lotustalk.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=2914&c=member&imageuser=10790)
(http://www.elisetalk.com/gallery/files//10790-img_0836.jpg) (http://www.lotustalk.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=2963&c=member&imageuser=10790)
(http://www.elisetalk.com/gallery/files//10790-106.jpg) (http://www.lotustalk.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=2041&c=member&imageuser=10790)
pics from racetracks (pocono and watkins) - when i had most of possible CF parts
(http://www.elisetalk.com/gallery/files//10790-pocono_raceway.jpg)
(http://www.elisetalk.com/gallery/files//10790-watkins_glen_international.jpg)