Topic: Getting A Bike (Read 172 times)

Rylinkus · « **Reply #15 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:15:00 PM »

97 Yamaha YZF
95 Camaro Z28
95 Nissan Pickup XE
95 Chevy G20 Mark III
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sidewinder33 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2006, 04:57:00 PM »

I don't suggest getting anything under 900cc, 600's are good to learn on but every one of my friends soon wants something with more power. I'm personally partial to Yamaha's so the R1 would be my advice

Maybe find one a few years old. The new ones are a bit pricey, but I have yet to hear any huge negatives for the R1 (minding the price) Good hunting.

yaazz · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2006, 11:57:00 AM »

umm 600cc is plenty of bike, I have a 440 that I paid practically nothing for, and it does highway speeds just fine.

Rylinkus · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2006, 03:27:00 PM »

I agree. 900 CCs is a lot of bike. I think it'd be to a point where it's dangerous for a novice rider.

i800phyco · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2006, 05:24:00 PM »

I would recomend maybe you look a little older for your first bike.
I paid $400 for a 78 kz-400 with 5k miles on it and it work's great I ride it to work
every day and it goes highway speed's with eaze.
If you want more power I got my kz-1000 for $1200 and it's insanly fast.

Plus not to stab at rocket's but I find that lying on a gas tank just is not fun for more than
1 hour at a crack.

If your set on a rocket I'd go ninja I had a 600 and it was fun.

Perplexer · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2006, 10:13:00 PM »

Look into the Suzuki Bandit 600 - it's not a crotch rocket but it's not a "standard" bike either. Kind of a cross between the two, a sportbike with a more upright riding position.

I have a Bandit 1200S and I love it - I commute 60 miles each way to work every day.

If you're near central North Carolina, I have a 1981 Yamaha Seca XJ550 for sale... another "standard" which is fun to ride.

Here's a GREAT guide for anybody looking for a first bike:
Used Motorcycle Evaluation Guide

And a good source for new protective gear at great prices:
NewEnough

thewickedjester · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2006, 05:09:00 PM »

QUOTE(Rylinkus @ Jul 5 2006, 05:34 PM)

I agree. 900 CCs is a lot of bike. I think it'd be to a point where it's dangerous for a novice rider.

I rode my uncles Ninja ZX-11 (to get a feel for wether I wanted a Harley type bike or a Crotch Rocket) and it was SCARY if I got on the throttle, that thing had a WICKED power band. I'd want no bigger than a 600, though a late model GSX-R is looking nice... And those mostly come in the 900 range...

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Look into the Suzuki Bandit 600 - it's not a crotch rocket but it's not a "standard" bike either. Kind of a cross between the two, a sportbike with a more upright riding position.

A guy at the last job I worked at had a Bandit, it was pretty damn sporty but not wicked fast either. He was a great rider also, I've seen his little 600 smoke Busa's and GSX-R's all day long.

Rylinkus · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2006, 05:39:00 PM »

QUOTE(thewickedjester @ Jul 7 2006, 12:16 AM)

I rode my uncles Ninja ZX-11 (to get a feel for wether I wanted a Harley type bike or a Crotch Rocket) and it was SCARY if I got on the throttle, that thing had a WICKED power band. I'd want no bigger than a 600, though a late model GSX-R is looking nice... And those mostly come in the 900 range...
A guy at the last job I worked at had a Bandit, it was pretty damn sporty but not wicked fast either. He was a great rider also, I've seen his little 600 smoke Busa's and GSX-R's all day long.

My buddy just picked up a 05 GSXR 750. And he sold his 01 600 for 3900. Not too shabby.

thewickedjester · « **Reply #23 on:** July 06, 2006, 09:30:00 PM »

QUOTE(Rylinkus @ Jul 6 2006, 07:46 PM)

My buddy just picked up a 05 GSXR 750. And he sold his 01 600 for 3900. Not too shabby.

Hmm, I'll have to keep an eye out.. most of the ones I've seen around Colorado in the dealerships and online have all been in like the 900 area...

GSX · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2006, 12:54:00 AM »

I have a 97 GSX-R for sale, bunch of new and custom parts, hid kit( I sell them for around $200 shipped for any car or bike btw.. www.hidnow.com

) Not sure where ur located, but im in NY. I want around $3,200. Bike has 12k on it.

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Rest of the pictures HERE
Mods:
K&N Air filter
K&N Oil FIlter
Royal Purple Synthetic race oil ($10 a qt)
Yoshimura factory jet kit
Yoshimura RS-3 carbon fiber exhaust
Micron full headers
Custom made high mount pipe(with micron mount kit) All done professional
Vortex front & rear sprocket kit
RK XSO Gold chain
Front braided SS brake lines
Sinistered pads
HID kit 6k
190 rear tire
Solo rear cover
Undertail kit
Custom plate mount
And a bunch of other crap I missed...
This bike smokes new 600's without a problem( had it at over 160+ and there is still most of 6th left)

GSX · « **Reply #25 on:** July 08, 2006, 01:19:00 AM »

Forgot to mention, please be careful. Bikes are nothing to underestimate even if you're a experienced rider. My friend is 45 yrs old(riding for 25) and look what happened.
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Sorry for the double post, but this needed to be said. I seen too many ppl get hurt and/or die riding.
I might sound like an uncle tom, but I push my bike when road conditions allow it. Better yet keep it off the streets, and go to track day. Get your speed fix there, and leave the road for cruising.

PS. Almost forgot, I also have a worked 03 R6 for sale. $5700 for that one.(power commander, gpr, hid, many others)

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