New job, short commute

equalme · 07-27-2014, 02:17 AM

Just got a new job that is 1.1 miles from my place. I've been thinking about picking up either a vespa or a yamaha fz-09/07 to do the short commutes on the non-rainy days. What do y'all suggest?

I also often go to a gym which is about 3 miles away so that would also be beneficial.

falconfixer · 07-27-2014, 08:19 AM

Why not get a pedal bike?

If it was me I'd probably look into the Kawasaki Ninja 250's that are out there. Fun little bastards that you can throw around and you'd probably fill up once a month with that short of a commute.

TheBoomSpoon · 07-27-2014, 09:19 AM

Step it up. Jogging is your new hobby

equalme · 07-27-2014, 09:29 AM

Houston isn't too bike friendly near downtown especially during morning rush. I'll have to cross a couple of major streets. The gym is also in medical center area so I'll also have to ride on the street which I wouldn't be comfortable due to the traffic.

Not planning on showing up to work all drenched and sweaty from jogging.

equalme · 07-28-2014, 07:26 PM

Ok I decided on getting the Yamaha FZ-09 next month...now I need to decide on a color...

Zbrah · 07-28-2014, 07:53 PM

Cant go wrong with black

Tadpole · 07-28-2014, 08:26 PM

FZ1 bro. I have owned two of them and they are corner beasts with some low end grunt!

equalme · 07-28-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

FZ1 bro. I have owned two of them and they are corner beasts with some low end grunt!

Not looking to do much joy riding on it...strictly to work and gym. Which is why I was also looking into a Vespa. Might even consider a FZ-07.

YzGyz · 07-28-2014, 10:32 PM

The first black one is nice. Being that close to work especially down town H-town is golden! Total win.

1slow370 · 07-29-2014, 12:40 AM

ninja or cbr 250. I am more than happy with mine on the highway and it gets like 102-105mpg suck it prius.

Also it is comfortable much more upright than a full size sport bike and at 270-some pounds it flicks over like mind control(will still do a wheelie)

Edit also the insurance is right around 15-18 a month<--- this is what did it for me, with the insurance being cc based and the fz classifying as a sport bike you will be paying 3-4 times this amount.

Grindkiezer · 07-29-2014, 02:09 AM

I have my R6 to commute to work (about 2 miles) and to school (about 10). If you can afford it I would highly recommend it. I dont waste putting petty miles on my car anymore and take my bike whenever able. Except for bad weather or carrying items)

kenchan · 07-29-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Just got a new job that is 1.1 miles from my place. I've been thinking about picking up either a vespa or a yamaha fz-09/07 to do the short commutes on the non-rainy days. What do y'all suggest?

I also often go to a gym which is about 3 miles away so that would also be beneficial.

nice! and congrats.

how about a bicycle? get the fitness at the same time.

so many cool bikes out there.

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equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	New job, short commute Just got a new job that is 1.1 miles from my place. I've been thinking about picking up either a vespa or a yamaha fz-09/07 to do the short commutes on the non-rainy days. What do y'all suggest? I also often go to a gym which is about 3 miles away so that would also be beneficial. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

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falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Why not get a pedal bike? If it was me I'd probably look into the Kawasaki Ninja 250's that are out there. Fun little bastards that you can throw around and you'd probably fill up once a month with that short of a commute. binary0x01 and wanker like this.

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equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Houston isn't too bike friendly near downtown especially during morning rush. I'll have to cross a couple of major streets. The gym is also in medical center area so I'll also have to ride on the street which I wouldn't be comfortable due to the traffic. Not planning on showing up to work all drenched and sweaty from jogging. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

07-28-2014, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Ok I decided on getting the Yamaha FZ-09 next month...now I need to decide on a color... __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

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TheBoomSpoon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 223 Drives: 2009 370z 7at Rep Power: 11	Step it up. Jogging is your new hobby

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	ninja or cbr 250. I am more than happy with mine on the highway and it gets like 102-105mpg suck it prius. Also it is comfortable much more upright than a full size sport bike and at 270-some pounds it flicks over like mind control(will still do a wheelie) Edit also the insurance is right around 15-18 a month<--- this is what did it for me, with the insurance being cc based and the fz classifying as a sport bike you will be paying 3-4 times this amount. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50 Last edited by 1slow370; 07-29-2014 at 12:46 AM.

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