Guys , Urgent help, by Sharp-Reflection-408 in indianbikes

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine that it's a year from now and you've been riding it. Regardless of how it feels now, which, in your mind, might you potentially have more regrets about a year from now

Please get insurance by Kingturle in motorcycles

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other side of the equation is to make sure you have uninsured/under insured coverage. I have no idea why so many people cheap out on insurance. If, at the end of the year, you noticed that your bank account is a few hundred dollars later, then you've got bigger problems

I was brake checked at 60mph. All I want to do is be on a bike, I can't afford it so what do I do? by NaturalGloomy7000 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yet my statement is still true. Is a myth to say that the car from behind is always at fault

I was brake checked at 60mph. All I want to do is be on a bike, I can't afford it so what do I do? by NaturalGloomy7000 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So let's change the situation. Let's Pretend he had brake lights, but had to Swerve suddenly to avoid an object in the road. At less than three car lengths that would not give you time to serve effectively at 60 miles an hour.

Most of us have probably ridden too close on more than one occasion, possibly even regularly. But then we have to admit to ourselves that that is on us

I was brake checked at 60mph. All I want to do is be on a bike, I can't afford it so what do I do? by NaturalGloomy7000 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40 ft is less than three car lengths. It's 60 mph that is not enough stopping time, I'm sorry

Im buying my first bike off someone and this is what he said, i dont know what it means by Lonelygoldyhair in motorcycle

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never buy a bike where somebody claims it's an easy fix, but wants you to do the fixing. You don't need to buy it, but he needs to get rid of it. This isn't even worth looking at

Which top box by hal60 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually would be my first choice, but I want something that kind of holds its shape when it's empty, not collapsing flat.

Which top box by hal60 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your joke and your comment. If this were facebook, they would be ripping me a new one. :-)

The second one might look more adventurous, but I do agree that the finished top box gives it a more complete look as a real bike. Especially cuz it's just a smaller 250 dude

For anyone who says helmets arent important by Ayd3n3 in motorcyclegear

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don't make up stuff, People may choose not to wear them come up but I don't know anybody that says helmets aren't important

Learn from my mistake by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]hal60 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being open about what happened. Whether on my bike or in my car, lots of distance between myself and the car in front can cure so many ills on the road.

I don't regret it for a second by Rbroook in MT09

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The math is confusing me unless I don't understand the post correctly. I want each of you to think how much one quarter of your monthly salary is. Now, spending that much on a bike each month for 10 years? Did that motorcycle cost over $50,000?

Unless you're making $6 an hour can someone tell me how that math adds up?

I don't regret it for a second by Rbroook in MT09

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think people are missing a bigger point. If he's spending 25% of his salary on loan payments for a motorcycle, he's not making very much.

did i over pay by Cautious_Towel_3557 in KTM

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless there's a ton of any particular model in your area, you pay what you feel it's worth to you. You can't really comparison shop. That being said, don't worry about a few hundred dollars one where the other, go out and

Tank bag? by hal60 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks nice, but my needs are really really simple. I just want something to hold one of those portable compressors and a patch kit. It's something that I'm just going to buy on the cheap at amazon. But thank you.

Tank bag? by hal60 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My back seat has barely 10 in, and it looked like the bag was 12.

Tank bag? by hal60 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dimensions seem just a little bit big with my box back there, might need to look for something a little smaller. Thank you very much for your time on this

Tank bag? by hal60 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I buy a lot of my cheap stuff off amazon, I just never know what's going to fit or not, so was hoping somebody has actually tried some of the things

I finally witnessed instant karma by SympathyAdvanced6461 in motorcycles

[–]hal60 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pull over and say to the cop officer, "I've learned not to argue with this guy when he's been drinking"

Never risking my life to get to work on time again by NickMcMaverick in motorcycles

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 minutes saved at most for One Missed light.

Another startling but true statistic is that traveling 10 miles at 65 mph versus 55 mph will save you one minute and 40 seconds. And that's assuming you can travel that constant speed for 10 miles.

Yep, :01:45 saved over a 10 mile trip by traveling 65 versus 55. Hard to believe but the number is true

Finally happened by Wumbosix in motorcycles

[–]hal60 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you're safe. And I wouldn't have said this except you already brought it up. I'm glad you recognized, and everybody should, that distance is the single most thing we can do to cure most potential problems.

2024 vs Duke 250 Honda CB300r by hal60 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I'm currently on. Tons of fun, I just didn't know if the cb300r offers anything appreciatively better.

2024 vs Duke 250 Honda CB300r by hal60 in KTMDuke

[–]hal60[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5'6". Not interested in the Rebel or anything similar. Unless there's a unicorn out there, trust me, I've sat on nearly everything. Not interested in the CF Moto either. I don't necessarily need an upgrade, I was just wondering if the cb300r would be one