I would like to start riding a motorcycle, but my mom is like hell no, what should I do? (Harley, buy) - Motorcycles, Scooters, ATVs, Boats, Watercrafts, Snowmobiles - - Page 2 - City-Data Forum

Sayantsi · 05-19-2009, 07:29 AM

Fyi, gear alone will run you $1000.

tortoise · 05-19-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sayantsi

Fyi, gear alone will run you $1000.

. . . or considerably less!
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Even some types of knee protection from a local hardware or home improvement store are better than nothing . . example.

ZugZub · 05-19-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BryceE

BTW, I'm 20 years old and my '91 accord is on it's last legs.

Would getting a good, cheap Honda motorcycle be good for a beginner or no? I don't have a lot of case to spend if I do get it, maybe $2500 or less?

You're 20, and you're still allowing mommy to tell you what you have to do? Cut the apron strings already.

tortoise · 05-19-2009, 08:46 AM

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You're 20, and you're still allowing mommy to tell you what you have to do? Cut the apron strings already.

Right! Also inform your parents that you have no intention of being around to help them in their "elder years", and that you have absolutely no interest in any inheritance.

catman · 05-19-2009, 12:53 PM

That's right. When Momma's not happy, nobody's happy.

M3 Mitch · 05-19-2009, 01:08 PM

Man up, move out, buy whatever bike you want.

A decent job is the engine that powers this...

Mailman · 05-24-2009, 09:11 PM

If you're still living in mom's house, you're living under mom's rules. I would say drop the notion of getting the bike. If you're on your own, and paying your own bills, do as you damn well please.

Cali BassMan · 05-25-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mailman

If you're still living in mom's house, you're living under mom's rules. I would say drop the notion of getting the bike. If you're on your own, and paying your own bills, do as you damn well please.

agreed

Stripes17 · 06-08-2009, 08:42 PM

I agree to a point. Even though I haven't lived with my mom for 25 years, I still respect her wishes on most things. If she was adamant that she didn't want me to ride a motorcycle, then I would probably still honor her wish.

texdav · 06-08-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mailman

If you're still living in mom's house, you're living under mom's rules. I would say drop the notion of getting the bike. If you're on your own, and paying your own bills, do as you damn well please.

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