bendiknee
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For the longest time I have wanted a motorcycle, still not able to afford one... some day though!
(Edit) Front page! Thank you for all the comments and yes, as soon as I can I’ll buy a used, cheap bike to learn and drop! Once I master it then I’ll go for this or one of your many suggestions! You guys rock! Send me pics of your bikes or anything you like!!! :)
(Edit 2) Thanks to @kahless01 here is the sauce for this particular bike http://bespokemotorcycles.co.uk/portfolio-item/t100
TheLords
If you're willing to wrench a bit 1970 ujm bikes carry the look and are quite fun. Parts are readily available for repairs or customizeing
geiokami
Just don’t get a Harley
nicholassr
Been riding for about half my life, heavy class for 10 yrs. Got me a ktm smc 690 last year. Wicked fun bike, and can handle being dropped
TheyCallMeEL
hunt craigslist every single day. I got a 1975 dt175 for $150. Slowly rebuilding. Good way to learn to work on your own bike too.
Schrollix
I'm in the same boat. What's holding me back is the price of the mandatory insurance, not the bike itself.
iamalreadyaghost
I can dream of replacing those tires every 6 months.
HsuDoNihm
Heh, and every time you do, the front wheel will rub against the fender again. Huzzah!
notblubber
This is a custom job that would handle like a truck on the street. Start with a nice, used SV650 or something.
mulligylan
Triumphs are art. I think they're putting 1200s in them now. They were already as powerful as they ever need to be
kahless01
nah theyre still 900s like before. they just heavily revised the engine and gave it a power bump is desperately needed.
minutericechannel
I bought a salvage title 08 speed triple for $1800 & nursed it back to health for about $800. Maintenance is the killer on bikes though fyi.
CheeseNOnion
How much offroading could you do with your Scrambler, rather change the tyres for road travel.
DasDovian
You can get a new KTM Duke 390 for $5000. It took me a couple months to save up the $1000 down payment and a little under 2 years to 1/2
DasDovian
Pay it off. I had a few financial hiccups which is why it took so long but you can definitely pay it off in a year. 2/2
UsagiTheRabbit
That tread tho
Wayril
Spend on the cheap and get a bike to learn on. I got a 600cc Yamaha for $4000, and even that was more than I intended to spend.
IguessthisshouldmatchwhatIpost
@sarah I heard you like these kinds of things.
sarah
A beautiful Triumph on the front page? What a day! Thanks for the tag.
IguessthisshouldmatchwhatIpost
Sure thing!
NortonGuy
There's nothing quite like British motorcycles. I approve this.
CakePopMagnet
First bike was a Triumph Tiger Cub from the 60’s. I still have it too!
thepicklebucket
You will get 99% of your motorcycle enjoyment from a bike you CAN afford. This guy is just chasing that last 1%
insomniax20
That 1% is worth the extra hassle & expense though..
NASAguy1000
You sure m8? I work with bikes for a living. I can tell you its not. It never is.
insomniax20
Yep, and if it's not, then they bought the wrong bike.
xpixelboxer
Im a big guy and want to ride, but sadly most good bikes that would fit my size are super expensiv. Harley Davidson VRod is the dream :(
ambervalentine
Love it! How much is one of those beauties @op?
kahless01
that one is a custom made T100 by down and outs. its much more than 15k. stock they arent bad at all. pricey but thats the triumph tax.
bendiknee
Around $15K depends on model and accessories... they’re a beauty! ;)
PleaseNotTheFace
Base model twins start around $9. Scrambler (similar to above) is $10.5k. Buy the base and make it yours. $15k is too high.
theguywiththememes
9 bucks for a motorcycle and OP is still chasing that dream? .... same OP.... same.
PleaseNotTheFace
Shit. Forgot the "k". :P
stonecw
That, my friend, is a thing of beauty,
MyNamelsNobody
Get a bike from the 80's and turn it into a cafe racer, it's easy and cheap...like your mom.
americanhenchman
Kawasaki ltd440 in my garage I am itching to do this with. make a café race. not bang unlike you mom. which I will totally bang
SomethingIsFuckyHere
I am doing a scrambler build on an 86 BMW R80 right now. Can confirm it is easier than @op's mom.
HotshotRobot
I’m doing that with a ‘75 Honda CB500 Four right now. Looking for a donor bike at the moment.
jjc101
That escalayed quickly...
SirWellsy
Bought a barn full of old Suzuki GS parts. Brother built me a GS850GL. Love that 80s feel.
stuhata
The only bad part about that plan is no ABS. Imo the new cheaper 250 or 300 with abs is the safest way to learn
MyNamelsNobody
If you want safe don't build a cafe race.
PleaseNotTheFace
Easy and cheap is not how you want to do that, unless you want to end up with a POS.
MyNamelsNobody
Compared to outfitting a Harley or an Adventure Bike it's inexpensive, not cheap.
mazimillion
What is a good website for people interested in doing something like that? (I’m no mechanic but I’m really good at putting ikea together)
SteelTech
The cheapest way is to probably just buy one someone else did. They have bad resale value and no one in the US rides (so low mileage).
SteelTech
Meaning as a buyer you can usually pick one up cheaper than the sum of the bike and the parts. You need to know what to look for though.
MyNamelsNobody
Honda 450 to 750 are great for this try to get a chain drive. I use a site call "old bike barn". Youtube is great lots of videos.
HsuDoNihm
Does that front wheel rub the fender? Looks like it.
JanMichaelVincentQuadrant16
Keep budget for gear too, don't trust anyone on the road
KaiserGSaw
OP, you can do it! i just recently bought my first bike aswell! a kawasaki ER6N.
kahless01
Sauce for that particular bike. http://bespokemotorcycles.co.uk/portfolio-item/t100
bendiknee
Thank you so much!!!! It is a really cool bike!!!
thecynabal
"For his latest T100 the old girl’s legs needed to be spread a bit wider to accept an exceptionally thick 17 incher." lmao this writer.
YourNewStepDaddy
Get a GSXR1000 and ride top speed your first time with zero experience no helmet and sandals. Its all the rage here in Florida. Damn squids
InThePlums
Stretched bussa’s here....smh
PleaseNotTheFace
Hampton Roads area of VA was like that too. Bike night was nothing but stretched 'Busas. Sad.
Unsupervisedadult
I live in that area, they really are everywhere. Makes my bobber stand out mord at bike nights though
PleaseNotTheFace
I lived there for 12 horrible years. Got tired of having to ride 2+ hours for good roads. Boss asked who wanted to move to Blue Ridge. /1
PleaseNotTheFace
Didn't take me long to start packin'.
YourNewStepDaddy
Ever ride deals gap?
kog29023
I live in Cherokee right by the park so I only have 2 minutes to go to ride the parkway on my new bike. It is awesome!
PleaseNotTheFace
I hate you, but only out of jealousy. :P We go to Fontana every year. Started as an "official" rally decades ago. Now, a handful of us.
omadonnadellerose
Always upvote Triumph. Speed triple 955i here.
kahless01
2011 tbird storm with 85k miles here. getting an 18 street triple R soon.
FuckingTurtleBear
First motor bike I liked ever at the age of 25 - rocket 3
arrstevethepirate
Have a '04 Thruxton and an '01 Bonneville. Hell yeah
Sloth53
First Bike I owner was a 73 Triumph Trident, Always have owned Triumphs.
PleaseNotTheFace
Friend of mine has a 675R. Ridiculous machine. Smooth power all the way through until you piss yerself. Loved it.
IAmGodot
Hey brother. Street Triple 675 here.
Gnubert
Love my Speed Triple 94 R
juggernaut1
I miss my street triple. That howl...
omadonnadellerose
Exactly! I love her bazooka!
axlezappa
open her up, growls like a tiger!
Benruryefri
Its actually a 900 t100.
PleaseNotTheFace
It started out as that. :P Significant changes have been made.
omadonnadellerose
On the pic? Yep, a Bonneville. The 955i is my byke, I mean.
Benruryefri
Ohh right cool. Im jealous of u. I've only got the new rebel 500
Yozza11
Hello fello triumph owners, Daytona 675 here... best bike I ever had
Benruryefri
I actually dont own any triumphs, but i went from a cbr300 to a honda rebel 500.
ArcherPointingFromTheComments
That is a sexy fucking Triumph
andtheseashalltell
Riding knobbies on brick = you're gonna drop on your side. Soon.
IllegalDuckling
We're making a note here: Sexy Success
Brochiavelli
I’d rub my butt on that.
PinkFlyingZebra
Most Triumphs are
CommanderTau
My roommate has a 2017 triumph street twin and it honestly sounds like my old moped next to my 82 cx500
CakePopMagnet
Yeah it is!
gernjer
*send motorcycles!
SixFootofFarts
Triumph Scrambler. I believe Chris Pratt rode one in jurassic Park.
Obviouspigeon
Confirmed.
MrMcCookieMuffin
Iirc brand new it costs as much as a half decent car :c I'm too poor for this!
PleaseNotTheFace
That's not a showroom bike. Twins start at $9k and go up from there.
MrMcCookieMuffin
I really want a Triumph Scrambler but it's like £11,000 at least here... nearly 15k usd ;-;
PleaseNotTheFace
A bit off. Scramblers start at $10.8k US. £9k in UK. Dealers set the price obviously, but you're way off on MSRP.
MrMcCookieMuffin
You're quite right, I must have been looking at something else and made a dumb mistake/association. Thanks for pointing that out haha.
88wut
I would change the tires.
saiera
Agreed.
BeardedThunderNC
meh. Ive owned several dualsports, all with aggressive offroad (but DOT approved) knobbies. Noise is hardly noticeable.
bigpeeler
You would.
mypeesmellslikeluckycharms
Yeah... there's a reason they make different tires for the front and back.
LincolnSiixEcho
But it looks fucking gorgeous
idonthavetimeforthiseither
Good idea, if you don't you'll be wearing dentures before the week's out. I've ridden a bike with knobbies on pavement. It's not good.
wildmansam
Those are DOT legal tires— look like TKC 80’s.. I ran an even more aggressive one (D606) and would embarrass hobby riders in the turns.
PleaseNotTheFace
The knobblies I have on my Tiger aren't too bad on pavement, but those are pretty aggressive. They're probably louder than the exhaust. :)
Christopharx
IDK my bike has pretty knobby tires and goes fine on the interstate.
oynsy
They have no place on that bike, purely cosmetic
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oynsy
Something that heavy, with little suspension travel would be rubbish off road, that's why dirt bikes evolved, this is a nod to yesteryear
WatDaPho
Dude. Get a beater to learn on, 500 bucks, save you the trouble of dropping your new bike (which you will).
icameforthememe
Just picked up a beater project bike for 350. 82 kz440
currybowl0720
Lies people told me that have dropped my bike yet still going strong
TheNLK
Just because you've dropped your bike and didn't break anything doesn't mean it's impossible. Heavy bikes can take alot of damage from it.
currybowl0720
Thank you sir for taking your type and typing that response, but still haven’t dropped it so suck it
kahless01
dumbest shit ever. you dont get your license and have people telling you that youre GOING to wreck your car. dont ride like an ass, be fine
mentaljake
Shit i paid 800 for my first bike like 3 years ago. Still have it and the thing runs like a top. Starting on a beater is the way to go.
Brandead
Agree about getting something cheap for your first bike, but it is completely false that “everyone” drops their first.
shiftdi3s3l
excellent advice.
bilborrax
get beater first. i bought a brand new 07 cbr 600rr for 11k. crashed it 2x the first year. ended up selling for 3k
Bloxyboi
Where do you live that a 600rr costs 11k? Around me they are at most 9k new. 11k can get you a 1000rr.
bilborrax
long island. 9.5k plus loan fees and other shit. 07 model was the redesign. first with electronic damper. i had to wait on a list for it too
FluentPenguin
Purchased a Suzuki marauder. For 300. Spent about the same fixing it. House mate dropped it. Zero regrets. Loved that bike.
CavePainting
When I first started riding I bought a brand new Harley 1200C. Dropped it right in the fucking dealer lot.
mulligylan
I dropped my 98 1200 in the driveway the first time I took it out
Rocktrash
Hell yeah, whatever moves your soul! I waited until I could afford a “nice” bike and I regret every second of not owning one before.
Dafukmylookinat
indeed, hopefully the first crash doesn't put you in a wheel chair or make you a vegetable.
aintgottimeforbs
Researched this a while back - used bikes are remarkably affordable
nonsensecomment
You know, i hear this a lot but in 7 years and probably 30-40k mi of riding I've not dropped mine once. I wonder how common this is?
kahless01
real common if youre a squid. im going on 8 years and 100k+ miles and no drops. ride with your big head not your little head and youre good
whoissamo
What you said. Even brand new a 125cc is about £2k, and saves you the rest of stuff breaking, includes 3y MOST, etc
whoissamo
Or by a 2nd hand one for about £300 - £500 online, if you know what to look out for
EllisTomago
TERRIBLE idea to learn on a beater. Learn on a bike that handles, stops, rides, and accelerates like it ought to.
Mdp2525
You can find beaters that do that. We’re talking more aesthetics here, rather than bikes that shouldn’t be ridden on.
NUTTDOGG
Everyone drops one at least once. Everyone.
FurryKedrian98
I got a $300 beater as my first college bike. I've had dirt since I was eight but this is my first Street. Fixing her up and getting ready!
BananaPeelHat
So true. Absolutely do not buy your dream bike as your first bike.
vintasaurusrex
Started on a Honda cbr 125, the little rascal got me anywhere and the constant maintenance got me bike savvy
mcginger72
They say when buying a dual sport/adventure bike, if you can lick it over and not want to kill yourself then it's the right one
falaholic
I don't quite understand how people drop bikes. Coodies?
WrenchyMcFixStuff
Yep, try to find an old ninja 500 or something similar. Not too much power not underpowered. Skip the 250s you will get tired quickly.
KarametraArt
Honestly if you want easy practice with throttle control get a cheapo scooter. Paid like $400 and depending on state might not need license.
biffboy6000
Exactly. I spent $1,500 on a '98 Honda Shadow 750 ACE. Great shape, cheap, runs perfectly. Gonna ride it today actually!
CapnYoaz
Love my VLX!
ScrippyChan
What exactly causes one to drop it? Shouldn't it be just like balancing yourself in a really heavy bicycle?
mulligylan
I dropped mine going under 5mph in the driveway. First timer nerves and never held anything that heavy like that.
kahless01
mostly thinking youre nicky hayden when youre not. but grabbing too much front brake, hitting gravel can be rough.
ScrippyChan
Good thing I'm more into cruising-type bikes. ^_^;
kahless01
so do i but triumph puts damn good brakes on its bikes. twin discs up front was one reason i bought over harley
Unsupervisedadult
My experience was a lot less exciting. I tried riding off cold because I was running late and I stalled and tipped over
americanhenchman
never dropped a bike, maybe a motorcycle is not the right choice for you.
FirstEdition
I just took a motorcycle class to get my licence and dropped the practice bike on day two.... lets see how it goes
americanhenchman
you're lucky when I did my motorcycle class the deal was I you drop a bike you are kicked out of class.
mulligylan
Probably a scare tactic. They said that to us but when I tested they said that was the only time dropping would get you booted
Bloxyboi
It's just good to be safe. You don't want to be starting on a new R1 or on a goldwing or something when you have no experience. Shit happens
americanhenchman
True, I started on a old 1973 Honda 125 dirtbike, I found behind a barn.
th1sguysdeadwife
any good examples of a beater? actually considering buying one, I just don't know what to look for tho
Rocktrash
Anything bro, just get a good mechanic to check it out first. Now go, hurry up and ride! Oh, and take the safety course too, it’s worth it.
mulligylan
Fall and winter you will find gold mines no matter what you want. Go to to some dealers with someone who rides and let them know you're new
Ilikepancakes88
I started on a ‘99 Vulcan 750..picked it up for less than a grand, awesome bike
CapnYoaz
My first was a 1984 Yahama Maxim I picked up for $600. A lot of my friends passed a Ninja 250r around when they were getting licensed.
inkedupsailor
fuckityfuck
I love supermotos!
Somnipresent
Why do they even put a front wheel on that?
inkedupsailor
For guys who can't pull a wheelie yet, like me. Haha. Haven't mustered up the go-nads. It will happen though.
dokpsy
Balance when parked, mostly
DefinatelyNotTheNSA
You are in no way guaranteed to drop your bike. Regardless of what people say. 15 years of riding and I never have. Don't let it get to you.
prolongedboredom
Yeah I’ve never dropped my 1300, even when being stupid.
kahless01
i started out on a 1200 sporty that was tuned pretty damn well. only dropped in learn to ride class when teacher walked in front of me.
bigpeeler
I did this before I married my wife. Went out, got an old beater to practice on. You know.
Fatmonkies
^ this guy :)
PrimePowerOn
Oh you..
blunqa
Beater? I Hardly know 'er!
MaxStenner
I know . Been there , done that.
bikemerc
rode it hard and put away wet?
BleachItsWhatsForDinner
Instructions unclear. I think that is my current wife
RubiisMilk
As a fellow husband i laughed out loud at work
BleachItsWhatsForDinner
????
mulligylan
Bought my dream bike as a starter. Dropped it in the driveway
Rocktrash
Get out of my head, I did the same!
speederjohnson
I bought a brand new Harley as my starter, laid her down two months later and dislocated a shoulder. She still runs and looks great, though!
mulligylan
Mine is an oldie but its one of the better sportster styles. 98 1200. Wonderful machine.
speederjohnson
Beautiful!! I'm running a 2016 883 sportster iron. Definitely wanna upgrade to the 1200.
PW28
I raced for 12 years and dropped 3, not on the track.
therespectrum
Raced for years as well and also dropped my street bikes haha nobody is immune to gravity.
PW28
Yes! The physics of a bike is to fall over all the time, except when moving forward. Gotta love them though!
bendiknee
Yes I’ve been told that before and I will! Thanks, I just love this one... eventually I’ll get my hands on it, I hope! Cheers!!!
DaneBrass
I've had every "hero" bike I wanted when I was younger but miss my first cheap, rashed-up 250cc the most. You'll find fun on any bike.
hygroovy
If you buy this one straight out, you'll drop it and cry like a baby. Buy something cheap first so when you drop it (everyone does) it's ok.
onefaller
ninja 250. buy it for $1k. thrash it, throw it on the ground, ride the snot out of it. sell it for $1k
iBoughtThisUsernameOnEbay
Check out a Suzuki VS 650 Scrambler
Isthe4thtimethecharm
Also consider getting a dirt bike to learn on. If you can handle the dirt the road isn't shit after that.
IveGotaMotorbike
That is an old generation (oil cooled) eary 2000s-2015 Triumph Scrambler with a completely rebuilt front end, forks, triple tree, control 1/
IveGotaMotorbike
You dont want that. It's heavy and underpowered, and the front wheel on there is carrying a rear tire (tkc80?) For a different bike. 2/3
spiffylookingnerfherder
Username checks out.
Unsupervisedadult
You can get fairly close with an old dual sport. An XL650 or a KLR650 are both fairly cheap used and damn near bulletproof
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Unsupervisedadult
I had one as a kid. I loved that thing then I got into building bobbers.
Asssofatineedalapdance
Bobbers are cool but the dirt bike enduro riding position is most comfortable and doesn't hurt my shoulders
therealpdawg
Second that. I had to get rid of my KLR650 when I moved, but that thing was awesome. Hated to part with it, looking to pick another one up.
ThatIsMyPassword
I think he may want it for the style moreso than the TKC80's. Best bet in that case is to wait for the new scramblers to drop in price.
firstnationhombre
As is bigpeeer’s wife
AncientSeraph
Had a DR650 to x-country Morocco, they're the definition of function over form. Still kinda regret letting it go, but it has no place in NL.
Rubicon0Redux
A Suzuki GS 500 is also a nice starter Bike. Mine still runs like a charme! :)
ygffdfhiibbfdd
Damn fine choice!
Rubicon0Redux
4 years back I thought so too! It never dissapointed me: freezing cold in February? No Problem. Starting Problems? No. To this day I do the
ragingzealot
Really any ujm from mid 70s to the early 80s. I have an xj650 that's never given me problems.