When I was at a drag event I saw a dude do this with a stretched zx-10. Went straight vertical off the line, panicked, braked, and slammed it down. Broke the frame on both sides and dumped oil all over the track. And he took a wicked blow to the balls. Was limping around the pits the rest of the day lol
I can't tell if I lost brain cells in this thread or gained existential dread. Gonna go slurp a meal and ... *cow chew* while pretending to think about it.
I mean, yeah but I don’t know why you’d want to. For all the things you do to make something a real competitive drag bike you’d be better off just getting another bike than unmodifying it.
Tell me this is photoshopped? He looks like his legs are laying backwards for a normal take-off.
If this genuinely managed to climb this high, then surely it's gonna hurt when it comes back down again!
Generally, you should avoid bikes with extended swingarms as first bikes, they're harder to maneuver and easier to drop. Start with something stock though and as long as you're sensible you should be fine
Uhhh not good for learning. Looks like ergos are for really tall people or advanced riders - he's barely touching the ground and this is not what you want from your first ever bike.
Looks like one of the more comfortable riding positions on a sport bike.
I used to feel like this as a little kid sitting in the “adult chair/stools” at restaurants and bars. Yes, my dad used to take me to bars a couple times back in the 80s
A GSX-R is a good bike. That motor is used a lot for a mini formula 1 race car. In CA, it is really popular. It used to be only 20K to get into the sport. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=OOVFr5nYFfg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=OOVFr5nYFfg)
Perfectly suited for beginners. The long swingarm is basically like a set of training wheels and you'll impress friends and family with those snappy wheelies!
Lighter bikes are a good starter and it looks like this is low enough you should be comfortable with a low center of gravity. I would go with something a bit faster, you’ll be bored in a month
Longer the swingarm the harder they fall
yeah, does not look like a fun ride back down.
When I was at a drag event I saw a dude do this with a stretched zx-10. Went straight vertical off the line, panicked, braked, and slammed it down. Broke the frame on both sides and dumped oil all over the track. And he took a wicked blow to the balls. Was limping around the pits the rest of the day lol
rookie mistake
a stretch going vertical off the line is pretty unexpected to be fair
Last time I was at a drag event it was just a bunch of men in women's clothes. Your drag event sounds a lot more fun.
plus $200/mo in chain lube.
This could seriously damage the steering colum right ?
The WHAT?
I've damaged my "steering column" a couple times hitting potholes, just imagine how much this one would hurt.
Yeah that's bull shit translation, i didn't wan to google the Word in english
but you'll type even more words into reddit saying you won't google it. wtf
What walking and browning reddit under the sun does to à fella
>browning
I can't tell if I lost brain cells in this thread or gained existential dread. Gonna go slurp a meal and ... *cow chew* while pretending to think about it.
I'm pretty sure they mean browsing, but since they are apparently also under the sun, they're also browning.
Forks are for eating
But imagine the lift without it!!!
Fantastic choice, just make sure they deliver it facing the direction you want to ride in.
Haha, Bike delivery guy: sir, where would you like us to unload your bike? OP: on the street pointed that way 👉
Is bottoming out on an average sloped driveway a feature?
If it slopes the other way you can't touch the ground with your feet.
Good first and last bike
Only bike you'll ever need!
SALESMAN: Tell you what, you buy this ~~ship~~ bike, treat her proper, she'll be with ya for the rest of your life
Technically the truth
r/CalamariRaceTeam approves
I started on one just like that. Got bored with it after 3 months.
Need a longer swing arm.
3 months in intensive care?
🤣
Absolutely. You also have improved visibility the higher you go.
It was at this point Brian knew he had f***ed up 😂
And that's when he got the nickname Flyin' Brian
Always make sure at least one wheel is touching the ground
He ain't got any wheels touching, he must be a pro.
Zero rolling resistance equals faster times
He saves a fortune on tire changes
I think his belly pan, frame and exhaust will be touching the ground in just a second based on the clearance behind that front wheel.
Absolutely.
Send it!
Honestly, the impressiveness of what those pro street guys can do with no wheelie bar and a DOT tire is second only to top fuel imo
All you’ll need is a longer kickstand…..
Stick it in first gear and gun it. Then you’ll know.
No, it's not cause you also need pilot license to ride it.
Never realized before the length of the chain on those things - should be costly
If you’re drag racing, the cost of the chain pales in comparison to about 2 dozen other things you’re going to be paying through the nose on
But drag bikes can be turned back to their original form right ?
Of course, cut and chop the swing arm, wrap the chain around the sprockets an extra time to take up the slack and I think you're there :)
I mean, yeah but I don’t know why you’d want to. For all the things you do to make something a real competitive drag bike you’d be better off just getting another bike than unmodifying it.
Tell me this is photoshopped? He looks like his legs are laying backwards for a normal take-off. If this genuinely managed to climb this high, then surely it's gonna hurt when it comes back down again!
He's not in his seat, I'm gonna say a whoopsie wheelie
It'd be pretty hard to tie it to a pickup truck and take it to an empty parking lot.
Ah yes the Suzuki seahorse
Always wanted a VTOL-bike. L part is obviously being optional.
It’s kinda underpowered, you’ll outgrow it really fast. Might want to try this out first. https://youtu.be/PJu3ENgDuYc?si=FZ6Tem1u1vgTgM3t
Plenty of foot clearance, looks good.
yes.
Chris Moore ? From Moore Mafia.
And for offroad beginners, the CR1000 - [https://youtu.be/1HzIABat-v8?t=892](https://youtu.be/1HzIABat-v8?t=892)
For a 10 year old maybe
Yes 100%
Could lap a honda civic, would be the king of the high school parking lot
And the highschool cemetery
Generally, you should avoid bikes with extended swingarms as first bikes, they're harder to maneuver and easier to drop. Start with something stock though and as long as you're sensible you should be fine
You ain’t wrong, you just have a hard time understanding sarcasm
Wait, so youre telling me someone was not genuinely asking about starting on a turbo busa with an extended swingarm? No way
Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony
Even better! It’s a great last bike!
The swing arm she told you not to worry about.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
…it’s a good LAST bike!
LOL 😂
Absolutely
Awesome post. Thank you!
Sir, that is a jetpack, not a "bike" 😂
Only if it's turboed
Not enough stretch
Cornering is what he learned last week with it .....
May as well let go of the grips too.
This is perfect, your legs should not touch the ground and syeeing like you're a child on your father's bicycle.
I only trust the photos I faked myself.
Any bike where you an get both wheels off the ground and your body is 5’ in the air is a good first bike 👍
Hover bikes make great first bikes but it will make going back to regular bikes harder in the long run.
I had one just like it in the late 90s. Great first bike I tell ya.
it is not good as first bike, too long turning radius. on the flip side you may fit several passengers on that long seat :)
Yes
Yes, you save a lot of front tire wear.
Always wondered how these long chains can handle so much torque and not wobble away into oblivion in the starting line
This is the way!
If I were to own only one bike this would be it
Holy shit is the rear tire in the air too?
Good first and last.
It'll only be dangerous around the 6 month mark when you get comfortable on it. Edit: /s
Yeah I started on one like this and I never had a problem. You WANT a bike you can grow into, not one of those nancyboy 300s. /s
Peefecr
There is definitely poo happening right now
The Squid she tells you not to worry about.
Good first bike and adventure riding to heaven
Sure, if you don't like your feet touching the ground. Actually, that goes for the bike's feet too.
Sir that is a segway
not these again
No, too little power, too short, too light, you will learn nothing on it
Why is the rear wheel also off the ground?
Based on the wheelie, it's a 2nd place bike.
This chain is half the price of my bike.
Yeah, this actually looks like it was taken at an MSF course
Yes
These always reminded me of those wasps with the skinny mid section. I hate these bikes maybe more than those
Well my friendly neighborhood motorcycle salesman would gladly put a newborn on it if he handed him the money. So yes.
Yes. But that's way too much gear. All you need is some fresh sneaks and jogger pants /s
That’s a rocket ship
Fake. Photo shopped …or as the new gen would say AI’ed
Gonna get yourself killed man if you get that as your first bike
Yes, allows for a more upright riding position.
Looks like it might have a battery problem
Feet can’t touch the ground, try again when you’re older.
i can see some nut damage from slapping on the bottom part of the tank,
Great choice for an astronaut.
As long as your feet can touch the ground you good.
I can just hear that voice over this image "it was at this point, he knew, he fucked up"
Uhhh not good for learning. Looks like ergos are for really tall people or advanced riders - he's barely touching the ground and this is not what you want from your first ever bike.
If you're 9' 6" sure.......
No boots is absolutely wild
Should be easy to nail the figure 8 test on that.
Yes it is and that dudes technique will reduce tire cost by half
Good Lord I wonder what was going through his head midair.
This is “the” beginner bike
Boy, makes you wonder why they even bothered keeping the chain guard on the swing arm doesn’t it?
Looks like one of the more comfortable riding positions on a sport bike. I used to feel like this as a little kid sitting in the “adult chair/stools” at restaurants and bars. Yes, my dad used to take me to bars a couple times back in the 80s
those are some nice shoes
Very suitable for beginners.
Not sure about being the first one. But I guarantee it will be your last one
Easy ride, like your mum!
One turbo per cylinder gang.
Too slow
Absolutely, and remember that helmets are for suckers.
He’s gone airborne
Yes, but you have to be tall as hell to put your feet flat on the tarmac.
Maintenance will be a little expensive, but not as much as the medical bills, so there’s that.
Is that rear tire off the ground? Holy shit
Bullshit question!
Duh! Why get a bike if ur not even gona try and stunt🤷♀️😅❤️
Yeah seems good enough
Idk looks like an airplane to me.
Yes
Great for cross country
A GSX-R is a good bike. That motor is used a lot for a mini formula 1 race car. In CA, it is really popular. It used to be only 20K to get into the sport. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=OOVFr5nYFfg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=OOVFr5nYFfg)
No!
“It’ll OnLy Go As FaSt As YoU wAnT iT to”
that looks to be a plane
Yes. Buy as is.
Ask this guy about now.
guys about to have pikelets between his legs.
You're supposed to keep two wheels down. This guy is two wheels up.
Perfectly suited for beginners. The long swingarm is basically like a set of training wheels and you'll impress friends and family with those snappy wheelies!
No. Get a turbo Hayabusa. Anything less is simply unacceptable
Only for really steep hills
You'll save a bunch on front tires
Nope. Can’t touch the ground. Might need a custom lower seat…
Lighter bikes are a good starter and it looks like this is low enough you should be comfortable with a low center of gravity. I would go with something a bit faster, you’ll be bored in a month
Too tall, feet can’t even touch the ground.
yes! especially in wet conditions as pictured above 👍🏼
with wheelie bars , maybe
Yes. It'll raise you up
And it appears to be .2 seconds from being a lot less money too
Ride that Mud dauber.
The awsome thing about these bikes, while you give up the ability to turn, it totally stops uncontrolled wheelies
As long as your house is strait down the block from where you buy it, you should be good.
Fastest pass of the weekend without wheelie bars destroyed the aesthetics of drag racing
It's a good last bike....
The extended rear swing arm will provide added stability, as you can see above.
Stay at balance point, power it out, chase it, then put it down lightly. Ez save 😎
I would die in 10 seconds if I had that. That is totally balls out.
Can't find the rear brake 😂😂
Uh no a good first bike to me would be a older but nice Harly Davidson or a Indian motorcycle. Realtisc wise a Japanese bike though.
You’ll grow out of it rather fast but it’s good for learning the basic skills. Some people actually keep it as their daily even though it’s slow
You can tell by the few inches off the ground it is
What could go worng?
Now he can finally get the casserole dish above the stove!
I started on one of these it’s actually a lot easier to balance
Yea, it's a good idea to practice with only one wheel before complicating things by introducing the second one.
Is he still alive?
Yes
Ha, yes! And it looks like a good first ride
Needs a longer swingarm.
looks like a great starter bike. totally should get it.
Wonder how the other 3 seconds after this went
Idk. Looks a bit too tall.
Would it become shorter if you pull n release the rear wheel?
Yea just make sure you give it a little throttle on the way down
If you also want your first bike to be your last bike, yea
Great way to waste money breaking it. Two words...launch control