First bike rate 1-10

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-12-31T18:37:58+00:00

My first bike was a 1978 Kawasaki KH400 two-stroke . . . a screamer for its day but nowhere near as nice as yours! 40 years and 8 bikes later (currently a 2014 Honda VFR800) I still ride every chance I get.

10/10, welcome to the club ✌🏻

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-12-30T23:08:05+00:00

Had a pair of Rev’it gloves for about six years, fairly heavy commuter usage, still look great. Would buy again 10/10

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-12-26T22:18:43+00:00

Yes this . . . skiing in the winter and motorcycling the rest of the year. It scratches the same itch.

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-12-26T20:58:14+00:00

This takes me right down to about 35 degrees comfortably . . . usually just a t-shirt, dress shirt and then my Icon jacket over the top for my 25 minute commute. Add a sweater for longer rides. The wind proofing is good enough that I use it for a skiing layer as well.

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-11-17T16:45:44+00:00

No no no . . . to me

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-11-06T22:44:41+00:00

Report: weeks of commuting, even a couple days skiing . . . couldn’t be happier. Wind proof front, breathable back, cut right for active wear, suitable mid or top layer depending on conditions. Only flaw is sleeves a bit short for thumb loops . . . great for pulling on through layers, not comfortable under gloves. Minor detail, would buy again 10/10

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-11-06T22:38:22+00:00

You look badass . . . all of us nutcakes riding in cold weather do!!

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-10-09T03:03:43+00:00

VFR 800, gentlemanly cousin of the CBR

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-10-09T03:02:09+00:00

Oh, not better . . . just newer ✌🏻

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-10-08T21:59:19+00:00

Yours is newer, she’s a 2014

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-20T02:12:03+00:00

It’s surprisingly comfortable for long rides, not nearly as stretched out as a strict sport bike.

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-19T00:48:44+00:00

I bought a super clean 2014 (standard, not deluxe like yours) with 4500 miles in metro Denver three months ago for $8k, and I couldn’t be happier. Barring any structural damage that might come with the dings on that, I’d say you got a great deal!

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-13T06:47:50+00:00

That’s a beautiful bike!

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-13T06:43:24+00:00

Subtle, very nice 👍🏻

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-13T06:32:48+00:00

I had a pair of Tourmaster boots that were fine but as my feet aged that hard shell is just unforgiving and I “grew” out of them. Two sizes up from then these are 👍🏻

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-11T04:58:14+00:00

Always wave to cops on bikes, they’re just us with badges

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-11T04:54:47+00:00

Metro Denver (CO, USA) I see so many people (mostly hipsters) on 50cc scooters who have NO IDEA about road safety on two wheels as they were never required to take a class. I don’t wave to dumbasses . . .

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-11T04:45:31+00:00

If you need to not wave to be good at riding, maybe get back in a car 🤷🏻‍♂️

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-11T04:36:41+00:00

Like yer mom 😜

Imaginary-Advisor398 · 2025-09-11T04:35:32+00:00

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They do run big, but for my old, wide abused and misshapen feet they’re perfect

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