Newbie Alert!

Hey vfrworld,

My name is Brian and I like turtles....I mean motorcycles. I am 26 and have been riding since '95. I enjoy track days, off-roading (MX and DS), cruising, and long walks on the beach. If it has wheels, it gets me all warm and fuzzy inside. I started riding on an '86 Honda TRX 70 when I was 7 or 8. Below I've listed all the recreational vehicles I've owned / crashed if you're interested. I've also listed my current bikes and included some cheesy pictures to go along with them. I currently live in Maryland, but spend most of my time in Philadelphia with RevZilla. My 110 mile commute (round trip) is the perfect excuse to ride 15k+ miles a year. Thank you for the welcome and I look forward to talking bikes and gear with everyone.

Current Bikes

1. Motocyke (kindergarden graduation gift - picture is from Google, but I have the same model in better condition) I must say it does look a little like an RC30.
2. '06 ZX6R (track day bike)
3. '13 KLR 650 (Ride of Shame)
4. '07 VFR 800 "borrowed" (sharing is caring)

Owned / Crashed

• ‘86 Honda TRX 70 ATV
• Phantom Stalker (Kart)
• '95 Honda XR100
• '93 Kawi KX 80
• '2000 Yamaha 200 Blaster
• '97 Honda TRX 350 ATV
• '01 Polaris 400 Scrambler ATV
• '04 Kawi KX 250

-Hi-Viz Brian

 

Welcome aboard. Wow, a real introduction and willing to show a picture of man-law being broken! :couple_inlove::wink:

So what's your impression of the VFR?

Quite the set of rides you've had. How many were crashed vs. sold?

 

Welcome, Brian!

Were you the dude at Revzilla I spoke to back in April about whether the Michelin PR4 standard or the GT version would be better for my VFR? I remember the guy said he had a Viffer as well & recommended the standard version.....


at any rate, glad to have you here! I'm in VA & about a half dozen of us do day rides almost every weekend....you're welcome to join from MD if the ride isn't too far. I assume you're north of Baltimore?

 

:welcome: Brian
:wave: Thanks for the official introduction :thumbsup:
Glad to have you and I am sure your knowledge with Gears will help a bunch of us pick out the right gears for the right $$$ :heh:
I think it is time for me to shop for a new Schuberth C3 :wink:

 

Welcome to "the world"

 

See his original post and click on any # of bikes 1 -4. Ya big dummy. lol

 

Hahaha ound:
Great one Mike :thumb:

 

Just so some of you know Brian he might be new here (VFRW) but he been around with the forum crowd ound:
He know how to handle a rough crowd :thumb:

 

I like Jesus Lizards, and things with two wheels too. :vtr2: I listen to Beck on summer nights with an Odouls in my left hand, nothing in the right. Keep the rubber side down and we need pictures of a crusty nasty KLR in drab green.

 

Pliskin,

Thanks! Yeah, the "ride of shame" took place in the Pocono Mountains. My friend Dan's KLR had a broken air-box. A piece of the air-box got caught in the carb and caused random WOT spurts. I shouldn't laugh but, it was funny to watch.

The VFR is so darn smooth, has usable power, manages its weight extremely well, freaks me out when the V-Tec kicks in, is comfortable and sounds glorious. It reminds me of my friends early 2000 F4i, but BETTER!

• ‘86 Honda TRX 70 ATV - Crashed, Fixed, Sold
• Phantom Stalker (Kart) - Sold
• '95 Honda XR100 - Crashed, Fixed, Sold
• '93 Kawi KX 80 - Crashed, Crashed, Crashed, Fixed, Sold
• '00 Yamaha 200 Blaster - Crashed, Fixed, Sold
• '97 Honda TRX 350 ATV - Sold
• '01 Polaris 400 Scrambler ATV - Sold
• '04 Kawi KX 250 - Crashed, Crashed, Crashed, Fixed, Sold

Anyone notice a trend? Every one of those contributed to a concussion or two, totaling around 7-8 I believe. My neurologist loves me, though.

-Hi-Viz Brian

 

I believe so. It was either CK or myself. We had PR3s and went to PR4s on "our" bike.

I use to be down in Baltimore, but have since move north to North East, Md. If you're familiar with the Cecil County Drag Way, I can throw a rock and hit it, and my arm is not that good.

I appreciate the invite. I have no problem riding to VA. I was down there a few weeks ago for a concert and on my way back I took a detour into Fredrick, Md for a KTM demo ride. I rode the 1290 Super Duke R and haven't stopped smiling (that's a lie, no one can smile that long).

 

Thanks, Scubalong. That's right! I can take a rough crowd, and if I can't you won't know it because I'll cry at my computer!

In all seriousness, everyone has been awesome and it means a lot!

 

AHHHH I see now.... :doh:

 

Welcome newbie.

 

welcome aboard

 

Hola Brian

Just want to let you know the Schuberth liner is fit fairly good now after some modified with the foam in the helmet.
I got it right on time before the trip......:thumbsup:
Thanks for your Awesome support
Revzilla Rock....arty2:

 

I truly think this is the best intro thread I've read. ( Caveat, I haven't read a lot), But, the back and forth, info given etc is excellent!

Carry on.

 

Oh, and welcome!!!

 

Good, I'm glad! You're welcome! :loyal: How was your trip?

 

Thanks, Lint! The back and forth was a lot of fun.