Got my motorcycle permit!

JaceTheAce · February 2nd, 2008, 22:00

Just got my motorcycle permit and went out for the first time on a sport bike. It's quite different from the dirt bikes I had growing up... a lot more power.

I'm learning on my brother's spare bike which I'll acquire shortly. We went riding on a beautiful day in sunny San Diego. Here are some pics from today.

Me on the bike... 1992 Honda CBR600 F2. Don't you love the early 90's graphics? haha

Gas tank:

My brother on his brand new Yamaha R6:

ASpilot2be · February 2nd, 2008, 22:07

Congrats

That is on my list of things to do. I just started to learn to ride my dads enduro this summer. It is pretty cool.

Cessnaflyer · February 2nd, 2008, 22:22

Nice vintage of bike you have there.

I've been looking for this to ride:

Not many 350 bikes around and I don't have to worry as much of wrapping myself around a pole.

Sidious · February 2nd, 2008, 22:25

Congrats man! Did you take the MSF course or just the DMV test.
My first bike was a 1998 zx-6r so I feel your pain when it comes to the graphics, she was purple and green

... lol I had it painted in two days

Doug Taylor · February 2nd, 2008, 22:28

Nice bicycle, Jace!

AngelFuree · February 2nd, 2008, 22:39

When did your brother get a Yamaha? You should have left the pic in color. I like the colors on those Yamahas.

JaceTheAce · February 2nd, 2008, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cessnaflyer

Nice vintage of bike you have there.

I've been looking for this to ride:

Not many 350 bikes around and I don't have to worry as much of wrapping myself around a pole.

Yeah that's a nice bike. I'm hoping the old F2 will keep me tame until I am a more experienced rider.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidious

Congrats man! Did you take the MSF course or just the DMV test.
My first bike was a 1998 zx-6r so I feel your pain when it comes to the graphics, she was purple and green

... lol I had it painted in two days

I haven't taken any course yet, but I'm going to take the CMSP course put on by the CHP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Nice bicycle, Jace!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelFuree

When did your brother get a Yamaha? You should have left the pic in color. I like the colors on those Yamahas.

He got it about 2 months ago. I thought you knew he bought it?

JEP · February 2nd, 2008, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Nice bicycle, Jace!

Just as long as this isn't the next photo:

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Captain_Bob · February 3rd, 2008, 01:01

Welcome to the club!

Card carrying member for... are you ready for this... 23 years!!

I used to ride one of these:

Now... I'm riding one of these:

Ride safe... and watch out for all those cagers out there!

Bob

madmax · February 3rd, 2008, 01:27

Congrats on the endorsement, and props for wearing gear! If you do acquire that bike keep it in those colors, some people are willing to pay ridiculous amounts for original paint jobs like that.

As far as the F2 keeping you tame, don't underestimate it. It may be old and 'small' but I'm willing to bet that it can beat 98% of the cars you'll see.

My current ride, '95 Suzi RF600R

PS - I'm pretty sure we've fulfilled every little boys dream

ZachH · February 3rd, 2008, 02:10

Good job, I hope you get more use out of your's then i do of mine, three years now and i have not even been on a bike in over two years.

SJM · February 3rd, 2008, 02:54

That F2 looks mint! Congrats and be safe!

ILSstud · February 6th, 2008, 02:33

Very cool pictures. I keep putting off getting my permit (as much as I would LOVE to have one).

JaceTheAce · February 6th, 2008, 04:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmax

Congrats on the endorsement, and props for wearing gear! If you do acquire that bike keep it in those colors, some people are willing to pay ridiculous amounts for original paint jobs like that.

As far as the F2 keeping you tame, don't underestimate it. It may be old and 'small' but I'm willing to bet that it can beat 98% of the cars you'll see.

I'm all about gear... most California riders are all about gear... squids are highly looked down upon here among riders - especially since it makes you look like a fool with major "machismo insecurities".

And yes, the F2 is very quick. I love the feeling at WOT.

FiveO · February 6th, 2008, 15:15

Be careful! Have fun, but be careful.

averyrm · February 8th, 2008, 05:51

As long as we're showing off bikes, here's mine. It looks like some weird bug had a threesome with a dirtbike and a crotch rocket then got hit with the ugly stick... but I love it.

Grats on the new ride! Have fun, and stay safe.

johnso28 · February 8th, 2008, 15:14

Congrats,

Here was my first bike. I loved it, but it only took one time at 160 mph to sell it and get one of these.

Have fun and be safe out there. Remember, it's not the motorcycle that's dangerous. Its all the other cars around you with drivers that are more concerned with their cell phones, laptops, newspapers, and screaming kids more than watching for us.

Captain_Bob · February 9th, 2008, 02:33

Matt...

Your first bike looks a lot like mine did...

We definately need to meet up for a ride!

Bob

PGT · February 9th, 2008, 04:48

The more I look at it, the more I dig the early 90s graphics.

anyway here's mine, the one closer to the camera

I_WANNA_BE_ATP · February 9th, 2008, 09:22

WTG !!!

Glad to see the helmet !!!

You planing on coming over to Daytona for a bike event?? If ya do, party time !

February 2nd, 2008, 22:00	#1
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,284	Got my motorcycle permit! Just got my motorcycle permit and went out for the first time on a sport bike. It's quite different from the dirt bikes I had growing up... a lot more power. I'm learning on my brother's spare bike which I'll acquire shortly. We went riding on a beautiful day in sunny San Diego. Here are some pics from today. Me on the bike... 1992 Honda CBR600 F2. Don't you love the early 90's graphics? haha Gas tank: My brother on his brand new Yamaha R6: __________________ Dash 8 FO "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

February 2nd, 2008, 22:07	#2
ASpilot2be Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paradise:) Posts: 4,427	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Congrats That is on my list of things to do. I just started to learn to ride my dads enduro this summer. It is pretty cool. __________________

February 2nd, 2008, 22:22	#3
Cessnaflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,411	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Nice vintage of bike you have there. I've been looking for this to ride: Not many 350 bikes around and I don't have to worry as much of wrapping myself around a pole. __________________ Chris, CFI, CFII Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem or use it as the steam to power my dreams That's how you treat things, stay hungry.

February 2nd, 2008, 22:25	#4
Sidious Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Titusville Posts: 367	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Congrats man! Did you take the MSF course or just the DMV test. My first bike was a 1998 zx-6r so I feel your pain when it comes to the graphics, she was purple and green ... lol I had it painted in two days

February 2nd, 2008, 22:28	#5
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February 2nd, 2008, 22:39	#6
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,090	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! When did your brother get a Yamaha? You should have left the pic in color. I like the colors on those Yamahas.

February 3rd, 2008, 01:01	#9
Captain_Bob Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based in ONT, wishing I was in Maine Posts: 3,852	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Welcome to the club! Card carrying member for... are you ready for this... 23 years!! I used to ride one of these: Now... I'm riding one of these: Ride safe... and watch out for all those cagers out there! Bob __________________ My head is in the clouds and my heart is still in Maine... but my devotion and love belong to my wife and children. Pics!

February 3rd, 2008, 01:27	#10
madmax Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 293	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Congrats on the endorsement, and props for wearing gear! If you do acquire that bike keep it in those colors, some people are willing to pay ridiculous amounts for original paint jobs like that. As far as the F2 keeping you tame, don't underestimate it. It may be old and 'small' but I'm willing to bet that it can beat 98% of the cars you'll see. My current ride, '95 Suzi RF600R PS - I'm pretty sure we've fulfilled every little boys dream __________________ "I wish people would stop using "national security" when they mean "fear" or "downright stupidity"." - Chief Captain If you're not cheating, you're not trying

February 3rd, 2008, 02:10	#11
ZachH Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 279	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Good job, I hope you get more use out of your's then i do of mine, three years now and i have not even been on a bike in over two years. __________________ If guns kill people I can blame misspelled words on my pencil - Larry the Cable Guy.

February 3rd, 2008, 02:54	#12
SJM Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NNJ Posts: 53	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! That F2 looks mint! Congrats and be safe! __________________ I am Mclovin.

February 6th, 2008, 02:33	#13
ILSstud Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 532	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Very cool pictures. I keep putting off getting my permit (as much as I would LOVE to have one).

February 8th, 2008, 05:51	#16
averyrm Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: LCK Posts: 1,645	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! As long as we're showing off bikes, here's mine. It looks like some weird bug had a threesome with a dirtbike and a crotch rocket then got hit with the ugly stick... but I love it. Grats on the new ride! Have fun, and stay safe. __________________ <-- That guy with Belushi as his avitar

February 8th, 2008, 15:14	#17
johnso28 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Diesel-9 Reserve Posts: 35	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Congrats, Here was my first bike. I loved it, but it only took one time at 160 mph to sell it and get one of these. Have fun and be safe out there. Remember, it's not the motorcycle that's dangerous. Its all the other cars around you with drivers that are more concerned with their cell phones, laptops, newspapers, and screaming kids more than watching for us.

February 9th, 2008, 02:33	#18
Captain_Bob Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based in ONT, wishing I was in Maine Posts: 3,852	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! Matt... Your first bike looks a lot like mine did... We definately need to meet up for a ride! Bob __________________ My head is in the clouds and my heart is still in Maine... but my devotion and love belong to my wife and children. Pics!

February 9th, 2008, 04:48	#19
PGT Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DSM Posts: 2,950	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! The more I look at it, the more I dig the early 90s graphics. anyway here's mine, the one closer to the camera __________________ PPL 55 hours TT

February 9th, 2008, 09:22	#20
I_WANNA_BE_ATP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 3rd Rock From the Sun Posts: 841	Re: Got my motorcycle permit! WTG !!! Glad to see the helmet !!! You planing on coming over to Daytona for a bike event?? If ya do, party time ! __________________ Nolite Te Bastasdes Carborundrum !!!!!

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