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MadMax · 02-01-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

OK - I was picturing you on the full blown crotch-rocket.

"Crotch rocket?!?"

I would recommend a Jeep, it's something every American male should own during their life. The Yaris offsets the poor gas mileage (I get 15 MPG with 31" MTs on my LJ automatic)...

Bikes are fun (I've got two)...first, my mid-life crisis bike, a 2005 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol...

The second is a 1991 ST1100 I've had since new. This is in Germany in 1995...

...but since I got the Wrangler I find I'd rather go out in it than ride. It's safer, more enjoyable and you can bring friends along and listen to tunes!

As for a dedicated track car, I think you'll need deeper pockets than you think!

Good luck with the decision, toys R fun!

Cheers! M2

matthewai · 02-01-2011, 08:45 PM

vespa or a huffy
or both

nick1983 · 02-01-2011, 09:48 PM

You could get a higher CC scooter. cheap on insurance

bkndacn · 02-01-2011, 10:14 PM

NEVER a scooter!

@ Madmax : that Jeep Is Gorgeous .... thats exactly what I'm talking about ... :-D it makes a stir in my pants... lol tryin to sell for cheap lmao jk

SailDesign · 02-01-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

"Crotch rocket?!?"

Yeah - what else would you call them?

matthewai · 02-02-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

Yeah - what else would you call them?

ninjas

frownonfun · 02-02-2011, 12:54 AM

i'm pretty sure it's called a crotch rocket... because that's what it is... and the term covers any make. ninja does not.

matthewai · 02-02-2011, 01:05 AM

umm im also pretty sure alot of people call them ninjas and alot of actual ninjas ride them

SailDesign · 02-02-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewai

umm im also pretty sure alot of people call them ninjas and alot of actual ninjas ride them

Bwahahahahaha!!! Thanks for my morning laugh.

MadMax · 02-02-2011, 09:06 AM

Crotch rocket is a term used by senior citizens and Harley riders (basically the same thing) to describe a sportbike, a motorcycle designed for performance and not riding around trying to look like Easy Rider while your "hog" goes "potato, potato, potato, potato..."

bkndacn · 02-02-2011, 10:22 AM

So theres a guy that I know thats selling his (94 I think) Del sol for like $1,400 any thoughts? PS the color almost exactly matches the color of my yaris to lol

SailDesign · 02-02-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Crotch rocket is a term used by senior citizens and Harley riders (basically the same thing) to describe a sportbike, a motorcycle designed for performance and not riding around trying to look like Easy Rider while your "hog" goes "potato, potato, potato, potato..."

You give me too much credit, Max.... I rode a UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle - the kind the rest of the world rides to work and back every day) for more than 20 years. "Crotch Rocket" was a generic term for any sportbike - not derogatory at all, more jealousy.

JumpmanYaris · 02-02-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bkndacn

So theres a guy that I know thats selling his (94 I think) Del sol for like $1,400 any thoughts? PS the color almost exactly matches the color of my yaris to lol

Get pictures of such thing I might drive yp there and get it and i am serious

bkndacn · 02-02-2011, 11:58 AM

@ jumpmanyaris : yeah if I dont end up buying it myself I'll def let you know. And send pics :)

The only thing that I know to be wrong with it is the drivers side rear bumper is banged in and will def need a new rear bumper .... When I talk to the guy I'm gonna tell him that I want my mechanic to inspect it before I pay anything because Ive bought a car before that ended up being more of a pain in the ass than anything else ....

JumpmanYaris · 02-02-2011, 12:07 PM

COOL

frownonfun · 02-02-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewai

umm im also pretty sure alot of people call them ninjas and alot of actual ninjas ride them

So even a Suzuki Hayabusa would be referred to as a Ninja? Even though it's not a Ninja? And it's not made by Kawasaki? That's kinda like calling all small, economical cars Fits.

just wondering.

And if crotch rocket is a derogatory term for a sport bike now them I'm officially done with people. I'm 29 years old and wouldn't be caught dead on a Harley but I've always called them crotch rockets.

ilikerice · 02-02-2011, 03:14 PM

id go crx. easy to find.. easy to work on.. BUT, get your 4x4 and use your yaris as ur track/autox car. i autox my DD yaris every month and its sooo much fun.. need a LSD really bad though

nemelek · 02-02-2011, 05:14 PM

I would get a truck. A Tundra or Tacoma. Sooner or later you move or need a truck for something the Yaris won't hold.

02-01-2011, 10:14 PM	#22
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	NEVER a scooter! @ Madmax : that Jeep Is Gorgeous .... thats exactly what I'm talking about ... :-D it makes a stir in my pants... lol tryin to sell for cheap lmao jk __________________ I got a ride in Garms' Yaris and got on a plane within 24 hours of each other.... his yaris was faster! I bet if he put wings on it he could get passed all that L.A. traffic!

02-02-2011, 12:54 AM	#25
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	i'm pretty sure it's called a crotch rocket... because that's what it is... and the term covers any make. ninja does not. __________________ I crush you like tiny clown car, because you are clown, yes?

02-02-2011, 09:06 AM	#28
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Crotch rocket is a term used by senior citizens and Harley riders (basically the same thing) to describe a *sportbike, a motorcycle designed for performance* and not riding around trying to look like Easy Rider while your "hog" goes "potato, potato, potato, potato..." __________________

02-02-2011, 10:22 AM	#29
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	So theres a guy that I know thats selling his (94 I think) Del sol for like $1,400 any thoughts? PS the color almost exactly matches the color of my yaris to lol __________________ I got a ride in Garms' Yaris and got on a plane within 24 hours of each other.... his yaris was faster! I bet if he put wings on it he could get passed all that L.A. traffic!

02-02-2011, 11:58 AM	#32
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	@ jumpmanyaris : yeah if I dont end up buying it myself I'll def let you know. And send pics :) The only thing that I know to be wrong with it is the drivers side rear bumper is banged in and will def need a new rear bumper .... When I talk to the guy I'm gonna tell him that I want my mechanic to inspect it before I pay anything because Ive bought a car before that ended up being more of a pain in the ass than anything else .... __________________ I got a ride in Garms' Yaris and got on a plane within 24 hours of each other.... his yaris was faster! I bet if he put wings on it he could get passed all that L.A. traffic!

02-01-2011, 08:45 PM	#20
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	vespa or a huffy or both

02-01-2011, 09:48 PM	#21
nick1983 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 318	You could get a higher CC scooter. cheap on insurance

02-02-2011, 01:05 AM	#26
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	umm im also pretty sure alot of people call them ninjas and alot of actual ninjas ride them

02-02-2011, 03:14 PM	#35
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	id go crx. easy to find.. easy to work on.. BUT, get your 4x4 and use your yaris as ur track/autox car. i autox my DD yaris every month and its sooo much fun.. need a LSD really bad though

02-02-2011, 05:14 PM	#36
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I would get a truck. A Tundra or Tacoma. Sooner or later you move or need a truck for something the Yaris won't hold. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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