Suicidal flatmate and the CBR1000 'Fireblade'

**Asher** · 30th March 2012, 12:38

pre 95 jap sports bikes (MC22 CBR250RR, ZXR250C) have enough power, if he wants more suggest a 2 stroker before the laws change, at least that way he is legal and less likely to kill himself

**jrandom** · 30th March 2012, 12:42

ZOMG he is a crazy fool and you are awesome for being really mature and sensible

he will die, of death, and you will secretly enjoy the little shiver of delight that will run down your spine as you contemplate the tragedy of his hubris

you should tell him so

and then you should go for a mature and sensible ride on your Hyosung

**bc.worldlive** · 30th March 2012, 12:44

Originally Posted by GSF

It sounds to me like Johnny isn't actually too concerned about riding. It sounds like he's more concerned about being SUPER COOL MAN GO FAST ON MY THOU LIKE ROSSO VALENTINI BRO BITCHES LOVE IT and looking good.

(Although hey, that's why we all bought motorcycles, right?)

you got it bro.

**MSTRS:Me** · 30th March 2012, 12:44

Originally Posted by GSF

It sounds to me like Johnny isn't actually too concerned about riding. It sounds like he's more concerned about being SUPER COOL MAN GO FAST ON MY THOU LIKE ROSSO VALENTINI BRO BITCHES LOVE IT and looking good.

(Although hey, that's why we all bought motorcycles, right?)

Yep. Apart from that last bit...

Not every law is a good one, but smaller, lower-powered bikes for learners is a sensible law. Tell him if he doesn't want a 'gay' 250 to wait until LAMS comes in (Sept - Oct this year) then his choices increase big time.

**bc.worldlive** · 30th March 2012, 12:48

Originally Posted by jrandom

ZOMG he is a crazy fool and you are awesome for being really mature and sensible

he will die, of death, and you will secretly enjoy the little shiver of delight that will run down your spine as you contemplate the tragedy of his hubris

you should tell him so

and then you should go for a mature and sensible ride on your Hyosung

HAHA! die of death, love it man!
i'm tempted to take him for a wee lesson on my bike, but then i think, no, no, i actually like my bike.

**Brayden** · 30th March 2012, 12:52

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Johnny is very obviously gay.
Stylish clothes, likes to work out etc, he dosent want to "be the man" he wants a man.
Clearly his plan is to ride it once, then tell you it i scares the shit outta him, & can you ride it while he goes pillion.

Fucking cracking up so hard at this ahhaha

**5150** · 30th March 2012, 13:28

If he gets the Blade, tell your flattie that I can do him a really good deal on a plot in Central Auckland Cemetary. It does overlook the city and and is in a very trendy neighbourhood.

**bogan** · 30th March 2012, 13:51

Originally Posted by nodrog

Translation - I dont want him to get a fireblade, cos i wont be able to keep up on my hyosung.

Nah that can't be it, the hyobag wouldn't fair any better against a CBR250 either

**Swoop** · 30th March 2012, 13:55

You meet the nicest people on a Honda.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 30th March 2012, 13:58

Originally Posted by bc.worldlive

the thing is, i dont want my flatmate to get wasted, and even more, i don't want to see such a sexy machine(the bike) all scratched up, or worse sitting in the garage coz he's shit scared to ride it.
what do you guys recon? is this a bad idea, to learn to ride on a 1000? he's put up a good point, that he will get used to it, having had nothing else to compare it to.

He'll pay $10k for it, he'll be terrified the first time he opens it up in second or third, if he doesnt kill himself, he'll sell it cheap: you'll be able to straight swap the Hyo plus two grand cash in a burger bag (protip: eat the burger first) and everybody's happy. ten large seems cheap for an 09 Blade though.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 30th March 2012, 14:00

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this is the answer to the question: What is a CBR1000RR Fireblade to a learner rider?

**5150** · 30th March 2012, 14:10

Tell him 09 ZX10 goes faster.

If not, I know where there is a cheap going Cessna 207 if he can put the motor back in it him self

**Zedder** · 30th March 2012, 14:12

"Johnny", is all show. He'll never actually ride the bike but it will be kept in pristine condition as will his matching riding gear.

However, you may get to ride it to places (albeit early in the morning) where he'll get you to position it strategically so he can pose for all the girls. You may "get laid by association" so stick around.

**sil3nt** · 30th March 2012, 14:14

All you can do is tell him he is stupid. You can't stop him buying it.

I know someone who hasn't owned anything under 1000cc and he is still alive.

Just hope he is smart enough to ask advice on riding if he does get a litre bike.