With the government executing this message to our youth, I think they’ll work as well as the anti-piracy ones back in the day.

You Wouldn’t Steal a Car

Pretty nifty solution. As a bonus you could snap them together so they stay paired when not being worn.

Have a '24 GSX R750. Brand new so I can’t personally speak to longevity issues. That being said, Suzuki has kept this same bike since 2011 (trim changes only) which suggests it is a proven build. I think there was an upgrade to Brembo brakes a few years ago? But other than that it’s essentially the same bike 2011-2024. Needless to say its been super easy finding/selling OEM and aftermarket parts for upkeep/upgrades. As a bonus, the GSX R600 is mostly identical to the 750 for parts swaps as well.

That was a butt pucker watch but had me glued. This definitely tops the video of the guy who took a large flat-screen tv home on his bike.

Kaneda’s bike is the Honda NM4 Vultus. Think there’s an electric version now too. It’s on my wishlist as well.

Lol gotta get creative on some of those mods I imagine.

Late to the discussion but here’s mine:

1. GSXR 750 (current)
2. Indian Scout Bobber
3. Honda NM4

The Honda NM4 is allegedly the concept bike for the Akira anime. I want to be Kaneda.

I can’t even imagine what 145hp is supposed to feel like.

Feels like heaven. Upgraded from a Ninja 650 to a GSXR 750 last year. Over double the hp. Can stay in 2nd gear on the FREEWAY.

I’m in the opposite direction but same problem. Wanted a ZX6R settled for a GSXR 750. Not a bad compromise.

Thats unfortunate. I know we have sound ordinance laws in some jurisdictions here in the US but I think most go largely unenforced. That is unless it’s a state that requires safety checks.

Europe does seem to be getting more non-biker friendly. I sort of recently found out that EU emission standards are kind of throttling supersport (i4) production in the US. A golden lining is that I think there’s a focus now on making different types of bikes to fill that void.

I have a bit of a theory on this. I think most people associate lane splitting/filtering with sport bikes. Makes sense because they’re narrowers than cruisers/touring bikes, so they can take advantage of this more than those riders. So it can be a negative association type thing where its catering to squids, and that’s not going to go over well in states where people have stronger feelings about protecting an Americana roots.

Purely conjecture on my part tho.

Crap, that’s not good. I think Texas has one of the lowest motorcyclists per capita though so I can see how it’d be difficult to advocate for legalization.

“I am never gonna financially recover from this.”

Gear - absolutely agree. Don’t cheap out. If you can’t afford it, then you can afford to wait.

I think that RE 350 would be perfectly fine to use as your starter bike. It’s the bike you want that’s not going to push your beginner skills into dangerous territory. Keep in mind that as you start riding more and making riding buddies, your tastes may change and you may prefer a different style of bike. This might take years, months, or even weeks lol. You’ll just get the itch one day to want to upgrade or change it up.

I’d also recommend holding off practicing or practicing too much on whatever bike you end up with until you’ve done a beginner course - those fundamentals may save you from self injury or bike damage…as well getting you set up with good habits.

Finally, expect to make mistakes as you go. Try to make each and every one something to learn from and try not to feel too bad about yourself as they happen. I’ve made embarrassing mistakes soooo many times. But one thing I’ve discovered is that the riding community in general is amazing - full of very helpful, adventure-loving, and spirited individuals and many will help you along the way. Happy riding!

Earplugs - definitely agree …gotta preserve that hearing.

I wear a full face helmet and on some evening rides my visor gets just obliterated with bug splatter. I think your helmet and/or face are really going to enjoy night rides a whole lot more. Congrats on your purchase and happy birthday.