CJB

I just started to learn how to drive a bike..not so hard as I thought it would be and was looking around, surfing to see what kind of bikes are out there. And I stumble upon the Honda Valkyrie Rune while surfing ar Honda's website and I was like just so attracted to the style of the bike...first thing that came into mind was what a beauty it was.

http://www.hondamotorcycles.com/motorcycle...odelId=NRX18004

http://www.hondamotorcycles.com/motorcycle...m=2&w=751&h=569

2kturkey

Oh God, I wanna throw up

nevert00fast

Penforhire

If you drop it you'll bust a gut trying to pick it up (check out the weight). Definitely has "stage presence." I saw it at the last Long Beach cycle show.

Sebring Silvur

Well seeing that you just learned how to ride you might want to try something a little smaller,
like a Boss Hoss.

Actually the Valkyrie Rune is a cool looking bike. I saw the thing at this years bike show. Whatever
bike you end up getting, good luck and ride safe.

Chipster

[QUOTE]Originally posted by CJB
[B]I just started to learn how to drive a bike..

CJB; No flame intended here, but every time I see someone post that they just learned to DRIVE it tells me that they are still have a lot to learn about bikes. This thought then led me to think about the difference between driving a car and riding a bike. The two endeavors are really quite different. Aren't they? Under normal driving conditions in a car you direct input into the wheel and the car changes direction. On a bike it's not that simple. In a car you can get by without paying strict attention to road/traffic conditions, while on a bike that kind of approach will get you killed.
I guess what I am trying to say is, that there are many things that are counter-intuitive in learning process of riding a bike that are tough to explain and harder to understand. How do you explain to a new biker the technique of counter steering, body steer, or weight shift steering. In the context of driving a car none of it seems to make any sense, but if you ride, believe it, and learn them all!

VFROOOM

Hey, I am a big HONDA fan, but I have to draw the line.....THE RUNE IS FUGLY!

CJB

"No flame intended here, but every time I see someone post that they just learned to DRIVE it tells me that they are still have a lot to learn about bikes. This thought then led me to think about the difference between driving a car and riding a bike. The two endeavors are really quite different. Aren't they? Under normal driving conditions in a car you direct input into the wheel and the car changes direction. On a bike it's not that simple. In a car you can get by without paying strict attention to road/traffic conditions, while on a bike that kind of approach will get you killed.
I guess what I am trying to say is, that there are many things that are counter-intuitive in learning process of riding a bike that are tough to explain and harder to understand. How do you explain to a new biker the technique of counter steering, body steer, or weight shift steering. In the context of driving a car none of it seems to make any sense, but if you ride, believe it, and learn them all!"

Thanks, I knew a little that it was going to be a different experience than cars coming in when I made my decision. There are a lot of things to learn but still a work in progress.

"If you drop it you'll bust a gut trying to pick it up (check out the weight). Definitely has "stage presence." I saw it at the last Long Beach cycle show."

i just miss the part that says it almosy ways 800 pounds, WOW.

hotredjohn

What ever floats your boat

Good luck, take it easy and remember that most bike accidents occur after 2 1/2 years of riding!

I have been riding for 34 years and still am learning

fanoftheliving

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Penforhire
[B]If you drop it you'll bust a gut trying to pick it up (check out the weight).