Psycho Mike’s Motorcycle Hunt
I was rappin’ with Mike today in the hallway and he was telling me about his new pad and how he now lives so much closer to the station. He went on to say that he’s in the market for a bike. “A motorcycle?” I asked. “Hell yeah!” he replied. Now he had my attention…
I’m like, “Whatcha lookin’ at?”
He really didn’t have any idea. He knew it was going to have to be something with some character. I asked if he was lookin’ at a sportbike like ZX-10 or GSX-R? His reply, “That’s like asking me to listen to Limp Bizkit while driving a Hummer. That ain’t gonna work.”
Look, the guys wears skinny jeans and goofy hats so he’s got to find something to fit the motif. It seemed like he was thinking about a vintage Triumph, Harley, maybe even a Vespa. He’s got a new place by the beach so he’s not really looking at canyon riding or draggin’ knees.
So, here’s the question for ya… What kind of bike do you suggest for Mike?
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timbone
May 20, 2010 7:47 pm
really a post on mike n bikes??? whats going on with music?… Other than the usually one two punch of kroq’s Rise Against than Paramore. Or the more legend Nirvana then Sublime?
Cmo
May 21, 2010 7:40 am
Agreed with Jorge….
although you left out RHCP then Offspring…..
Jorge R.
May 20, 2010 7:49 pm
i dont ride but a Vespa sounds cool. Also maybe one of those 3 wheeler bikes i’ve seen running around. You dont even need a motorcycle license for those.
Trevor
May 20, 2010 8:11 pm
Mike check out a Triumph Bonneville or a Triumph Thruxton. Don’t get stupid crotch rocket!
Here the link to the website.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/2010_Motorcycles.aspx
Mark Anthony
May 21, 2010 7:46 am
I agree with this gentleman! The Bonneville/Thruxton Bikes are nice classy bikes! I CAN SEE YOU MIKE ON ONE OF THESE! AND IF YOU WANT TO BUMP IT UP A NOTCH AND GET A HEAVIER BIKE A SPEEDMASTER!
Oscar G
May 20, 2010 8:16 pm
Ducati 1098 the ferrari of motorcycles, or unique an Aprilia
or the ducati streetfighter love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ben
May 20, 2010 9:19 pm
I ride a 2006 Yamaha V-Star 650 custom. Here’s a link to see what I mean: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Yamaha-VStar-Custom.jpg
Cruisers are the way to go.
Anyhow, get a cruiser. If Psycho Mike is thinking about a Triumph, I say hell yes.
cesar
May 20, 2010 9:20 pm
A bicycle with no seat.
jesse v
May 20, 2010 9:35 pm
what ever he gets it’s going to have training wheels
mike
May 20, 2010 9:58 pm
what he wants sounds like a triumph, old school. have you taking a look at Ducati – Monster it’s a v-twin. great for crusing and if you ever take a ride to the rock store or newcombs ranch. this will be perfect. you cant go wrong
lostsoul86
May 20, 2010 10:13 pm
GSX-R 600 if its his starter bike .. and dont buy it new get it used cause lord knows you will fall down eventually
Nick
May 20, 2010 10:20 pm
I suggest an old Indian… something in the range of 500cc’s…
Flaw.Bolt.Main
May 20, 2010 10:57 pm
Wheres the fuckin’ Podcast’s!
steve
May 20, 2010 11:19 pm
Moped…made in Italy of course.
Dsmracer99
May 20, 2010 11:39 pm
yeah i dont see mike on a sports bike, i think he can rock the Vespa or an old school bike. nothing too flashy. something like this: http://www.motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/data/articlestandard/motorcycleshows/012008/573347/classic-triumph.jpg
Jonathan
May 20, 2010 11:42 pm
I just broke up with my girlfriend of 6 years I hope you find your fricking “bike” A hole enjoy your beach side house ya kook bag
juicetheman
May 20, 2010 11:44 pm
I would say a Harley fits more of his style. but that’s just me you know
. GO FOR A FUCKING HARLEY! DO IT ! DO IT NOW!!! NO DAYNA, JUMP ! DADDY WILL CATCH YOU!!! GET TO DA CHOPPA!! I’lL BE BACK!!! YOU SON OF A BITCH! I’M A COP YOU IDIOT! Let’s PLAY A GAME CALLED “WHO IS YOUR DADDY AND WHAT DOES HE DO?” HASTA LA VISTA BABY! 8)
Joe
May 21, 2010 2:18 am
Hey, Mike… glad to hear you want to ride! I suggest you go to a shop and sit on a lot of bikes before you decide; you might find something that feels right that you never really considered before (that’s how I found my ride, a Kawasaki Vulcan 800). I bet you would really like a classic looking bike like a Triumph, Moto Guzzi, or Royal Enflield, but along the lines of a Cafe Racer. Just like the old saying, “Don’t fall in love with the first girl you f***”, don’t go out and buy the first bike you see. Whore it around first, buddy, and let me know how it works out.
Ride safe!
Mikey
May 21, 2010 2:23 am
hm a guy wearing skinny jeans and a silly hat? doesnt look good on a classic or sport bike unless that classic is a vespa type scooter. i personally like vespas but am to tall and big to ride one. well i could but it would max out at 13 mph lol. also if he has never riden a bike before i recommend a class on safety and riding skills before he buys. sometimes they can let him check out a few types to get his mind set on one. for his style i recommend vespa style. but it all comes down to his choice. if he goes for something different his style would match a classic triumph over a gsxr.
Jay
May 21, 2010 4:55 am
Whatever those tricycle bikes are…the one with 2 wheels in the front….thats Maike’s new ride.
Chuy
May 21, 2010 5:36 am
Triumph….alll the way. it has to be a bonneville either new old style or a classic. Maybe a new one if you want reliability.
Kelly N
May 21, 2010 5:36 am
I think he needs an Indian.
Dan
May 21, 2010 6:05 am
There is only one….Harley
Greg
May 21, 2010 6:45 am
A Huffy!
Donovan
May 21, 2010 6:51 am
Mike if your looking for a bike and it is your first I would like to suggest a Yamaha R6. It’s a 600cc motorcycle with enough power for any beginner. It’s not one of the big bike’s but will give you the respect your looking for while riding.
thanks,
norris-racing.com
gizzleflow
May 21, 2010 6:52 am
A honda ruckus!! Its a goofy badass lookin scooter. Me and all my friends got one. Google it. Its those same scooter rob and big rode on their show
rad
May 21, 2010 7:00 am
Cafe Racer and vintage perfecto. Bam, instant cool
Collette
May 21, 2010 7:07 am
Vespa. For sure. Mike would look rad on a Vespa.
ant
May 21, 2010 7:07 am
mike is a douchebag…….he should be on a honda ruckus
DEEMAN
May 21, 2010 7:13 am
if you think like i do and you want something crazy i would get a freaking scooter. that’s the sh*t!!!! and tell me that this freeking scooter wouldnt look cool by the beach .
Luke Thueson
May 21, 2010 7:18 am
Mike first off that’s just a bad idea.
I’m going to call you an organ donor now, and once you die I call first on your position at KROQ.
Funknasty Fox
May 21, 2010 7:35 am
please dont be a fag and get a vespa… my recommendation for psycho mike is an old harley bobber. they are probly the most badass lookin bikes around.
Cmo
May 21, 2010 7:44 am
Did you just use the word “fag”?
Nice what is this 1985?
Steve A
May 21, 2010 8:28 am
Cmo—–you’re such a fag.
gus salcido
May 21, 2010 8:01 am
dude….. triumph bonneville…. very sweet and super cool.. so cool, you could call it culo….. then get some crazy ass goggles and an old school helmet… chix for dayyyyys…..
raymundo
May 21, 2010 8:05 am
Mike if you are going to be a Bear might as well be a Grizzly. Get yourself the badest fast street bike you can the Hayabusa. That is a nice bike man.
Bryan
May 21, 2010 8:25 am
Honda Ruckus
Steve A
May 21, 2010 8:27 am
OH YOU SHOULD DEFINATELY RIDE AN INDIAN……… and get a vespa as your motorcycle.
vik_tore
May 21, 2010 8:31 am
Get a Suped up SEGWAY
bullet
May 21, 2010 8:38 am
he should get a lowrider bike with a stereo system because he looks like a cholo with that hat on! dont come to my hood guey i will take your hat!
Allan
May 21, 2010 8:42 am
He should get a 1970′s Honda CB 750 or CB 550 cafe racer…. Like this one: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VDCGGBYmNCk/S5KhszMdY2I/AAAAAAAALbI/PydVQdLy1DU/s1600-h/ER1.jpg
Raquel Edmonds
May 21, 2010 9:21 am
Seriously I don’t want a dead uncle! Just get a beach cruiser its safer.
elmo
May 21, 2010 9:30 am
Goofy hats and and skinny jeans… i’m thinking maybe Pee Pee Herman’s bike.
Randy
May 21, 2010 10:01 am
Check out the Harley V-Rod Muscle. It’s already named after Psyco Mike
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/2010_Motorcycles/2010_motorcycles.html?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US#/model/vrscf
Jason
May 21, 2010 10:19 am
I saw mike riding today..
http://www.forwarddump.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pic19072.jpg
schiessco
May 21, 2010 12:41 pm
Triumphs are the fixies of the motorcycle world, and cruisers are for douchbags. Get a BMW 650GS, or if you want to man up, a KTM Duke. Or go grunge and get a 2004 KLR 650 with faded bodywork. Perfect beach bike.
B Cuz Im AWESOME
May 21, 2010 1:31 pm
A unicycle fits him.
Laurel
May 21, 2010 2:25 pm
I have the PERFECT bike for Mike:
2000 Triumph Speed Triple
Roulette Green
Custom polished aluminum frame and mags
Black widow under seat exhaust
“Laguna Seca loud”
Collecting dust in our garage (I banned my husband from riding it after we had twins.)
Let’s make a deal.
Adam
May 21, 2010 2:32 pm
a sybian
Adam
May 21, 2010 4:44 pm
If you want character, get a classic, like a Bobbed Ironhead or a Triumph, you can put your style into, and nothing is cooler then having a kicker on your bike to
rachel
May 21, 2010 5:03 pm
psycho mike is HOT he’d look hot in anything
Patrick
May 21, 2010 7:29 pm
cruise around this site: http://cb750cafe.com/
He has amazing bikes and he is in OC, fairly local.
Or if you want a new one, the guys who recommended Bonneviles and Thruxtons are right on.
mike
May 24, 2010 8:08 am
buell xb9r
Rey
May 26, 2010 6:18 pm
http://mac-motorcycles.com/spud_black.html
This bike is pretty dope…. haven’t looked into it in a while. I think they stopped making the engine that’s shown in the pic’s but it’s still different than anything you’ll find on the road.
mouthbreather
May 29, 2010 3:29 pm
harley crossbones! kind of a throwback, to the ww2 era army bikes.