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Old 06-06-2013, 08:49 PM   #1
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So a buddy of mine just finished his MSF course. He has no other prior riding experience, and never has ridden on the street before.
But he has gotten himself hooked on getting a Commerative Edition Gixxer 1000... (~14k)

I have tried to talk him into not buying a new bike, let alone a 1000, but he has persisted...

Today he called me up and told me he bought it...

For his sake I hope he stays rubber side down...
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Old 06-06-2013, 09:26 PM   #2
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Hope he doesnt like taco bell.
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Old 06-06-2013, 10:44 PM   #3
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Old 06-07-2013, 01:28 AM   #4
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Mother of fuck, what a mistake!
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Old 06-07-2013, 06:22 AM   #5
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Well, at least he took the MSF. Best thing you can do at this point is make sure he invests in some decent gear beyond just a helmet, tank top, and sneakers...
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Old 06-07-2013, 11:38 AM   #6
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Well, at least he took the MSF. Best thing you can do at this point is make sure he invests in some decent gear beyond just a helmet, tank top, and sneakers...
Yea. So yesterday he rolls up to the house with his new Gixxer, in a t shirt, shorts and chucks. He at least had a helmet.


I face palmed and handed him my Icon leather jacket and draggin jeans and said to go change for the ride home or I was taking his keys. Couldnt help his chucks... but at least he got home safe.

Bike was sick, but I expect him to have an oh sh** moment real soon...
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Old 06-07-2013, 10:39 PM   #7
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I've been looking to move to a liter gixxer this season or this off season after 5 years on a bike and still can't justify $14k for a new one lol
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Old 06-08-2013, 09:49 AM   #8
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I've been looking to move to a liter gixxer this season or this off season after 5 years on a bike and still can't justify $14k for a new one lol
Keep watching this thread. There might be one available soon.


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Old 06-08-2013, 01:09 PM   #9
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Old 06-09-2013, 02:56 PM   #10
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