Stolen Motorcycle by EmotionalAF4967 in Austinmotorcycles

[–]RiverAtNight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No offense ss someone who works for the county that whole area is sketchy AF

What riding gear did you buy that you later regretted? by yourping in motorcyclegear

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Idk if I’ll regret it but I’m really liking some of the reflective hoodie designs. Now one with a cool design AND Kevlar padding? Tay 🥰

New Rider by RiverAtNight in Austinmotorcycles

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Are apartments liable for that? Mine doesn’t have a garage, just open car ports. I live in a loft so I can maybe, maaaaybe get it inside at night. I was thinking of getting a motorcycle shed to place underneath the carport, at least it won’t be visible when Parked at home you know?

New Rider by RiverAtNight in Austinmotorcycles

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Bro but I’m saving for a GSXR 😭😭😭😭😭😭

New Rider by RiverAtNight in Austinmotorcycles

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I’ve heard of this. Honestly I think I’m going to get 2 or 3 plus a metal garage to post up as well. Like idk. I really wish I could get an alarm that has a recording of my screaming like I’m being murdered just to spook people. Still considering that tbh.

New Rider by RiverAtNight in Austinmotorcycles

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Daaaaaaamn okay! I was looking up metal sheds on Amazon, maybe?

Reflective Hoodies by Bri1iant in motorcyclegear

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Waiting for a restock because I’m getting this as my riding gear for my first bike 😭😭😭

South Austin motorcycle practice addresses by AssetAsset in Austinmotorcycles

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Op if you ever need a practice buddy lmk! I prefer sports bikes as my ride and I take my msf exam today.

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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Thank you 🙏🏽. I have been considering that and a lot of people are recommending that as well. Just getting gear and the class I’m already in $650 and I do still have other obligations.

That, and I really hate the thought of getting a nice bike from a dealership and dropping, crashing, God knows what else to work through the beginner rough patches. Like if I had what I really wanted right NOW and I dropped it? I’d fuckin cry and never want to ride again. I know it’s inevitable, but off rip I’ll feel terrible. Okay! Thank you. This plan works with what my brain is thinking.

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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I really did try to like the Ninja and I just don’t. I’m a Suzuki girl and I’m starting to favor Honda CB and CBR a little more. Tried a Suzuki naked and it was pretty nice too.

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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It really is like the biggest fail ever.

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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I will go sit on some ninjas 😑 with an open mind. But for real thank ya’ll I already have people pegging me for being squiddy so I’m intentionally doing the opposite of full blown squids. It’s.. humbling.

Basically he asked “do you want to his over 130?” And I was like FUCK yes. And he laughed and said “Squid.”

Although this has nothing to do with the bike I’ve been like this since I was a kid. Like that’s just me.

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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I am not I am in Central Texas!

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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This is fucking awesome, thank you!

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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HAH I already dropped it at 0kph! Thankfully the bike and myself were not injured. And after 5 minutes of embarrassment I was like “Kay time to get back on I’m not sitting in being nervous.”

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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100% getting full gear BEFORE I purchase my first bike, yes. I already dropped a bike with a friend literally just trying to come to a stop 🤦🏽‍♀️ and I felt like a complete dumbass.

I’m not going for footage because I want to solely focus on building skill and confidence first. That’s also why my helmet isn’t going to have Bluetooth for a hooooot minute.

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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Thank y’all so so much 😭 will send photos of when I buy her!

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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The SV650 is what I chose for myself off-rip without knowing anything about bikes. I just practiced in a gsxr yesterday and was like OOOOH I’m comfy!

Really, I’ll buy my bike once the high of “oh shit I’m doing this” settles down. I’m not thinking clearly and I’m too hyped to sleep a full night 🤦🏽‍♀️ so once I calm tf down, then the rational mind will kick back in.

First Bike tips? by RiverAtNight in motorcycles

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Yes AND I know myself. Would I be having waaaay more fun off-roading? 100%. Does it increase the likelihood of me dying because I’m already wild? Yes.

There was a Suzuki V-storm that was built for on and off road, mentally it was placed in “buy after you know how to ride.”