The Bike thread.

[Maiku]

I have an interest in bikes and I feel maybe some of the other members do as well, so why not talk about them. Post up pics of bikes you like / want / own / ect ...

I'll start it off.

Honda 599: <--- MY FAVE
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/1619/090805599top3pm.jpg

Honda 919:
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7624/wallpaper87zp.jpg

Honda CBR600 RR:
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5880/cbrrrweek60rightside4kv.jpg

Honda Interceptor:
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/7320/interceptor018yl.jpg

Aprilia RSV Factory:
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/7864/aprrsv1000rfactory6sz.jpg

BMW K1200R Motorrad:
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/8223/k1200ryellowsm8vu.jpg

There's alot more I like, but I'll add the rest later.

[justinwebb]

can i post pics of my huffy mountain bike????

[io_303]

600RR FTW its the best handling biker i have ever ridden, and its got enough power to keep me happy

[Maiku]

can i post pics of my huffy mountain bike????

hell yeah :)

[Maiku]

600RR FTW its the best handling biker i have ever ridden, and its got enough power to keep me happy

I've never rode a CBR of any sort :cry:

[Melt]

im so tall its hard to find bikes that fit

and the only bike ive ever ridden is an 82 honda magna v45

[si-hatch86]

get a yamaha r1, my brother is 6'4 and he fits fine on the r1 and it has some good power behind it too

[Beelzebubba]

My favorite bike was my GSF400 Bandit and I'm over 6'2" and weigh about 190.
http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200409/high_octane_1095112098_bandit_400b.jpg
Air-oil-liquid cooled naked GSXR400 motor. Stiff tubular frame. Light weight. Handled like it was on rails

It ran 7.6 in the 1/8th and destroyed CBR600s on the cloverleaf. They's be scrapin' the hero markers on their foot pegs and I could just duck right under them on the inside. They were embarrassed enough when they thought a 600 Bandit just inside lined them then they found out it was a 400. :lol:

Fork springs are too soft from the factory. Progressive and gold valve emulators fixed that. Had to use a Kerker K2 for a GSXR400 that I got cheap. It sounded and worked okay :what:

On a long road trip 7000+ rpm at 70mph gets a little tiresome but oh well. I used weighted bar ends and that dampened some of the high freq vibes

Top speed? Meh :what: it's a 400. I got it to indicate 130 at about 13,500 rpm once on the Mountain Creek Lake toll bridge. That's probably only actually 110-115 mph. Enough to go to jail but not enough to double the speed limit.

[j_fukin_t]

My next bike here in the fall: 04-05 zx-10, weight = 373 dry (420 somethin wet) hp = 163 stock on one wheel
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/912/10rsidewbsmall8lz.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10rsidewbsmall8lz.jpg)

and honda is OK in the handling dept. kawi has far better suspension and the go into the turn 10 times better, honda's and yamaha's have this knack for falling in the turn and then you have to lift them back up so to speak, where in a zuki or kawi you will be pushed back up in the turn effortlessly (less fatigue) i've ridden and beaten every 600 out there and the kawi 636 (my old bike) was the only one i was impressed w/ BUT the honda was pretty close (lack of torque, hmm go figure) so i'm done w/ the 600's and 1k here i come, and r1's have very shitty trannies (buddy lost one on an exit ramp nearly killed him)

[Beelzebubba]

and the only bike ive ever ridden is an 82 honda magna v45

I like the older Magnas.

That 90 degree V4 is so silky smooth. Great balanced engine. Not much for power though. Pain in the ass to adjust the valves. Front cylinder bank is pretty easy but then you gotta' do the back two :smackself:
I raced a V65 Magna at Texas Raceway when I had the GSXR 750 He was pretty freakin quick outta' the hole.

I hate cruisers in general though. I can't stand having my feet in front of me and all my weight centered on my tailbone. On the freeway, I am constantly pulling myself back up on the bars or forcing my feet forward to stay on the pegs. I like my feet underneath me leaning forward into the wind slightly

I'm saving a little each payday for an SV650. I think it's just big enough to where I won't look too stupid and small enough to be fun.

I did see something I thought was funny the other day. I saw an Asian guy all 5'3" of him wearing a Spiderman button down club shirt on an FXSTS Springer. That little guy on that heavy ass Harley probably looked as bad as me on a 400 :lol:

[Beelzebubba]

My next bike here in the fall: 04-05 zx-10, weight = 373 dry (420 somethin wet) hp = 163 stock on one wheel
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/912/10rsidewbsmall8lz.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10rsidewbsmall8lz.jpg)

and honda is OK in the handling dept. kawi has far better suspension and the go into the turn 10 times better, honda's and yamaha's have this knack for falling in the turn and then you have to lift them back up so to speak, where in a zuki or kawi you will be pushed back up in the turn effortlessly (less fatigue) i've ridden and beaten every 600 out there and the kawi 636 (my old bike) was the only one i was impressed w/ BUT the honda was pretty close (lack of torque, hmm go figure) so i'm done w/ the 600's and 1k here i come, and r1's have very shitty trannies (buddy lost one on an exit ramp nearly killed him)

I never have been much for Yamahas. They just seem pretty fragile to me. We can kick the shit out of our Suzukis and Hondas and be fine next weekend. Seems like the Yamaha guys always have issues. Something's broke, something's messed up....

Kawis had the falling into the turn issue for awhile. They were the last ones to stop using 16" front wheels.
Ever ridden a GPX750 Ninja or a ZX600 A,B, or C? (Ninja 750 and 600R) :shock: twitchy bitches! Shame too. They had good motors for their time.

I'm still a Suzuki guy. Their styling? well....that's hit and miss. But everything works well

[j_fukin_t]

yea kawi did wait a while, but i can't say i've ridden them two i can only imagine, i've never had anything older than 99, and i hear ya on the yami's (previous owner of 2 r6's lol ) kawi used to be the last one that i'd pick but from 00+ they really stepped their shit up, now sure i can see it now everyone is gonna say that honda was the one that won the title BUT anyone can win when you've got 10k+ in suspension and so on, honestly ALL of em are good bikes but i'm just more partial to kawi and thats all i'll buy, oh yea and the new gsxr 1k = sick :shock: my buddy just got one and he let me rape on it for a lil while and fuck man its sick, hence why i'm stepping up in the cc's

[LowNotSlow]

I don't know what you guys are talking about with Kawi's and 16's cuz mine runs a 17 front and an 18 back.

my new rig. Zephyr 550.

http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/6103/10030474nm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

just started a rides thread on it. Owned it for a week now. This is my first bike so I'll learn on it and sell it next summer when I buy one of these:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8958/22618005nq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[j_fukin_t]

some of the "sportbikes" came equipped w/ them and they are night and day compared to a 17" the turn seems alot different and it takes less effort which in a way is weird, and that sport tourer that you want is a nice bike, rode one and they are pretty comfy

[LowNotSlow]

it's a Naked AKA standard bike not a sport tourer.

[j_fukin_t]

it's a Naked AKA standard bike not a sport tourer.
yea yea, i call em sport tourers, because they have a decent "sporty" suspension and its something you can ride long distance

[LowNotSlow]

so what do you call the Honda 599?

[Beelzebubba]

I don't know what you guys are talking about with Kawi's and 16's cuz mine runs a 17 front and an 18 back.



You gotta' get in the WAY back machine and check out rides for poor folks like me :lol:

GPX750 Ninja
http://www.fastlanemoto.com/gpx750.jpg
16 front, 18 back. long wheelbase so it was actually pretty stable and the alternator is mounted behind the cylinders making it's L4 as narrow as a Honda V4 but the tiny front tire makes the bike flop into corners.
ZX600C Ninja
http://www.carmical.net/clay/album/albums/userpics/ninja/ninja.jpg
Faster than a 1st gen CBR, FZR, or Katana but had tiny 110/90/16 front and 130/90/16 rear. Twitchy bitch. Little bit of countersteer slams you into a corner. You have to be real good at regulating your inputs on the bars because it responds 'effin fast.

[j_fukin_t]

so what do you call the Honda 599?
thats a sport tourer to me, cause its pretty much a naked sportbike w/ mx bars, i know there are tech terms for them but thats what i refer to them as, good bikes too ;)

[LowNotSlow]

they're cute but I want more engine than what they have. The 919 is more up my alley.

[j_fukin_t]

they're cute but I want more engine than what they have. The 919 is more up my alley.
yea the 919 is nice, its pretty much the old 900rr motor de-tuned slightly but that can be fixed w/ exhaust and jetting ;) i like the z1k over the 919 though but thats just me being a kawi nut :lol:

[LowNotSlow]

I'm def. a big fan of my Kawi. I've surprised quite a few 600's off the line.

anybody have any experience with Hyosung?

[j_fukin_t]

I'm def. a big fan of my Kawi. I've surprised quite a few 600's off the line.

anybody have any experience with Hyosung?
no expierence w/ them, they are austrailian so its prob got some quality to it, i try not to stray off the big 4 because of warranty shit (over-abundance of dealers so you can get your stuff worked on ya know)

[LowNotSlow]

I've got a local Hyosung dealer and they've had a red 600 V-twin sport bike sitting out front. Looks pretty nice.

[j_fukin_t]

I've got a local Hyosung dealer and they've had a red 600 V-twin sport bike sitting out front. Looks pretty nice.
oh if you've got a local dealer then by all means check it out for sho, they may have some pretty cool gadgets and stuff that the big 4 might not, if you want a nice naked one and want to spend some ching worth spending look at aprillia's new one (had a special on 2 wheel tuesday) its hot

[Maiku]

they're cute but I want more engine than what they have. The 919 is more up my alley.

Have you ridin a 599?

[Maiku]

I've been scoping these two bikes out as well, especially the FZ6.

'06 Yamaha FZ6:
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/30/fz6blue48tk.jpg

'06 YZF 600R:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/376/06yzf600rblu41cd.jpg

[j_fukin_t]

'06 YZF 600R:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/376/06yzf600rblu41cd.jpg
you couldn't give me one of them, they had major tranny issues, now they may have fixed them by now but i still wouldn't take one, but thats just me, i won't settle for anything on bikes

[Beelzebubba]

The YZF600R always felt top heavy to me. :what: I dunno'


I consider sport touring bikes to be like the Concours, ST1100, FJR1300, some of the BMWs...etc....Not naked bikes


As I mentioned before. Saving for an SV
http://www.antonparris.co.uk/bikes/bigs/Big%20Suzuki%20SV650S.jpg

[douggiefresh]

Thinking of picking up a Suzuki GSXR600 this summer anybody have any info on them that they would like to share? Ever owned/rode one?

[Beelzebubba]

Thinking of picking up a Suzuki GSXR600 this summer anybody have any info on them that they would like to share? Ever owned/rode one?

How tall are you?

I loved the way the bike felt but I'm too tall to see the instruments when I sit upright. Good balance, okay seat (better than that maxi-pad that Honda tried to pass off as a seat on the original CBR600F4i) Just when I look down I see the top of the windshield. No speedo, no tach...nothing

[j_fukin_t]

Thinking of picking up a Suzuki GSXR600 this summer anybody have any info on them that they would like to share? Ever owned/rode one?
gsxr's are ok i suppose, what yr?? as long as its fuel injection you should be good, the older carbed models were slow as donkey dick :lol: from 01-03 they had some minor probs w/ the shift forks in the tranny so watch out for that, they are quick outta the box and handle fairly well, like stated i'm biased to kawi's now if you can find an 03-04 zx6r 636 that would be the one to get (and you can get em for like mid 4's to mid 5's)

[douggiefresh]

2006 yea its fi. I like the look of them, im not going to buy a bike that I dont like you know what I mean. My buddy ordered a Yamaha 600rs and I dont like how they look like they are built with cheapy plastic, guess thats just the satin finish.

You think its a good bike to start on? I was actually thinking of finding a used 04/05 and learning on that....Ive ridden bikes but never owned one.

[douggiefresh]

How tall are you?

I loved the way the bike felt but I'm too tall to see the instruments when I sit upright. Good balance, okay seat (better than that maxi-pad that Honda tried to pass off as a seat on the original CBR600F4i) Just when I look down I see the top of the windshield. No speedo, no tach...nothing

Im 6ft even. I sat on it, felt pretty comfortable on it...seats nice ! :)

[j_fukin_t]

2006 yea its fi. I like the look of them, im not going to buy a bike that I dont like you know what I mean. My buddy ordered a Yamaha 600rs and I dont like how they look like they are built with cheapy plastic, guess thats just the satin finish.

You think its a good bike to start on? I was actually thinking of finding a used 04/05 and learning on that....Ive ridden bikes but never owned one.
to learn on i personally recomend a 00-02 zx6r, good power w/ decent handling, will do all the stuff you want it to do, good brakes and comfortable, won't put you on your ass if you hit the gas wrong but will if you try to do it ya know

[douggiefresh]

Yea I hear that...im pretty set on the Gixxer, ive always liked them...we will see. Who knows, I may not even get one lol.

[LowNotSlow]

Have you ridin a 599?

took one for a ride at the dealership. It was a fun ride but in the end didn't feel much faster than my rig.

[Kihun_Cha]

i gotta say my favorite bike is Yamaha R1.. best track bike
suzukis are alright.. its best for stunt
and last honda bikes are mad comfortable

[soldiaboy]

the gixxer 1000R in 05 was bike of the year.

I love gixxers, they look badass. Ive only ridden a cbr600. two of my friends own cbr1000s. my friend is 6 7 and the cbr fits hime perfect.

if my mom would let me I would probably buy one. its either a bike alongside my 240 or maybe a S2 8)

[Maiku]

took one for a ride at the dealership. It was a fun ride but in the end didn't feel much faster than my rig.

how is the gearing on it?

[LowNotSlow]

it's about ike other 600cc sport bikes. Runs around 5000rpm in 6th at 50mph

[Jas0n]

what you guys think of the 06 r6? I'm about to get one, originally went to the dealer for a r1 but I saw the o6 r6 and is mad sexy, what you guys think should I go for it or pick another model?

[bigpatskize]

i really like a suzuki gsx-r

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/689/test28gv.jpg

[Jas0n]

here it is http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/products/mcy/500/R6_BLK_3sized.jpg

[soldiaboy]

the r6 looks nice. ill still take the gixxer tho

jason is this your 1st bike?


o shit I just remembered, my friend flipped his bike last night, tried doing a wheelie while drunk=funny

[LowNotSlow]

nice. lol

[soldiaboy]

funny thing is the bike is 3 days old

[LowNotSlow]

oh shit. What does/did he have for a bike?

[that VERBAL]

This thread is like a wet dream.

[j_fukin_t]

what you guys think of the 06 r6? I'm about to get one, originally went to the dealer for a r1 but I saw the o6 r6 and is mad sexy, what you guys think should I go for it or pick another model?
besides their bullshit claim of a 17,500 redline (which was proven bullshit) but the styiling is nice, i guess its allright, that exhaust is pretty fucking gay as well as the gixxers, 636 still owns all ;)
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5049/ninjazx6r9mv.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ninjazx6r9mv.jpg)

[soldiaboy]

oh shit. What does/did he have for a bike?

1st bike=CBR1000

[Jas0n]

jason is this your 1st bike?

yes it is, I been driving my friend 636 kawasaki ninja, and is a nice bike also, but I like better the body on the r6 even that the engine is a bit smaller, but I don't think there's much of a difference.

[Jas0n]

that exhaust is pretty fucking gay
yeah I think the exahust is kind of small, I think that's gonna be my first upgrade .....

[LowNotSlow]

1st bike=CBR1000

dumbass. Fucking 1000cc sportbike to start and no common sense.


PS> Jason your bike looks like something Batman would ride.

[Beelzebubba]

dumbass. Fucking 1000cc sportbike to start and no common sense.
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:werd:

I'm still of the opinion that you should have to start on something like a GS500E.

Everytime I see some squid go and buy an open-class bike and ask, "What's the shift pattern?" :smackself: I know that there's a guy that this time next year will have a story about how motorcycles are "too dangerous" or his friends will be telling a story about how he died because of the motorcycle (they'll omit how he was doing 100 miles an hour in a 30 mph zone down a tree-lined street with no helmet, wearing only flip-flops and shorts) Oh sure, he "knew how to ride" because a YZ80 he rode on a trail 5 years ago is so similar to a GSXR1000 on the street. :roll:

[LowNotSlow]

that's why my 550 is plenty for me to learn on.

[j_fukin_t]

yeah I think the exahust is kind of small, I think that's gonna be my first upgrade .....
your not gonna get anything bigger its the new "fad" which is ugly as fuck, honestly its makes me not want to buy either (not that i would) and yes 36 cc's helps emensly on low end torque (which 600s lack) ask the many that fell to the 636 in my area, as far as what to start out on i can't say much since i learned on a 99 900rr

[Arcane Hayter]

that's why my 550 is plenty for me to learn on.

Yeah, I learned on a '91 Honda VFR - best bike I ever had and boy do I miss it. You just can't throw around a 900 frame like you can a 600 frame. The VFR 750 was perfect, it had the smaller frame with a little more meat under the hood.

[Azoodica]

http://www.carmical.net/clay/album/albums/userpics/ninja/ninja.jpg
Faster than a 1st gen CBR, FZR, or Katana but had tiny 110/90/16 front and 130/90/16 rear. Twitchy bitch. Little bit of countersteer slams you into a corner. You have to be real good at regulating your inputs on the bars because it responds 'effin fast.

Is the kawasawki zx600 ninja a good starter bike?

[Beelzebubba]

Is the kawasawki zx600 ninja a good starter bike?

No,

It's twitchy as hell.

You can go fast on it but you have to be delicate with your inputs. A little countersteer puts it deep into a corner. When you move up to a better bike, you'll end up soft on your entrances and end up on the outside of the corner where all the gravel is.

The reason for the instability is the tiny tires. 110/80/16 front and 130/90/16 rear
you can mount a Metzeler ME33 120/80/16 front and a ME1 140/80/16 rear and that helps a little but no one really makes great 16 inch tires

So you end up learning basically on a 250 with a 600 motor and your countersteer is going to be learned too light which translates to getting into trouble the first time you ride a serious bike



Which is too bad because the motor is real nice. Not as powerful as the current 600's but it's powerband starts at 3000 and is perfectly linear up to 11,000. Good midrange, solid to redline.

Seat is too thin.

I think a Katana would be a better bike. It's only real downsides are:
1) It's a chunky bastard. Full of fluids, a ZX600c is somewhere around 430lbs the can-o-tuna is 30 something lbs heavier dry. That contributes to it's stability though

2)Valve adjustment interval is 3000 miles. You're supposed to do a bucket under shim adjustement every oil change. i don't think many people have.

3) love it or hate it styling. Especially if you get a early 90's model when Suzuki was plastering everything with what I can best describe as "nuclear tiger vomit" :lol:

[j_fukin_t]

Is the kawasawki zx600 ninja a good starter bike?
i agree on the no part to a point, any 03 + zx6r hell no cause they are torquey as hell, now a 98-02 zx6r i think is a good starter bike, they have awesome brakes & a good clutch to learn on, and they wont throw ya on your ass if you get a lil throttle jerky, now don't get me wrong they will do all your lil wheelies and they are a hell of a drag bike (front end heavy) but i wouldn't limit it out as a first bike, and you can pick them up pretty cheap

[LowNotSlow]

Updated pics of my bike. Gave it a wash and wax (it promptly rained) and took off the cargo rack. Next step is returning the bar to the stock one (much lower) and replacing the signals with a set that don't stick out as much. Oh yeah, I need to adjust the rear Koni's now that I'm riding more aggresively.

PS> Got my license 2 weeks ago with a 91% and set a new record for the emergency stop in bikes over 500cc. :lol: you should have seen the test guys face. PRICELESS.
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http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/3460/resizewizard17nz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8173/resizewizard20ua.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2640/resizewizard30iq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

that's not smoke, it's steam. The exhaust opens upwards and collects rain a little bit. Plan in the works is cutting off that cone and welding on an extension and a universal sleeve exhaust. It's not an immediate need.

[FrancesTheMute]

I want the new R6 but I'm broke...I miss my YZ125 too :( I wish I would've never ran into that tree.

[mracer29]

I have a 98 gsxr 750 in full superbike prep sittin under the car port. been thinking about selling it but, the bad thing is it would take about 500 bucks to make it street leagal again or i have to find someone that wants a race bike or a track day bike.

[FrancesTheMute]

Is the kawasawki zx600 ninja a good starter bike?

If you're looking to go starter bikes, I highly recommend the Kawasaki Ninja 650R. It's more than enough power for a starter. We had a few at the dealership I used to work at. They were sweet bikes and I would've picked one up, but at the time it was winter...and winter in MI + street bike = death.

[j_fukin_t]

low are you rocking the pirelli diablo's?? that looks like their tread pattern ;)

[CivicKid95]

is there anyway that I would find a decent used starter bike for around $3000?

[j_fukin_t]

is there anyway that I would find a decent used starter bike for around $3000?
yea you can find one pretty easily (well depends on the area) look in the area of honda f3 600's or possibly 98-00 gsxr's, just shop wisely and take someone who knows something about them so you don't get screwed, in fact that reminds me i have to go help a buddy out w/ one tonight :x

[LowNotSlow]

is there anyway that I would find a decent used starter bike for around $3000?

I paid $1400 for the bike above with 12000 miles.

[Beelzebubba]

is there anyway that I would find a decent used starter bike for around $3000?
For $3000. you should be able to get a decent GS500E, helmet, gloves, and jacket, maybe an F1s muffler so it doesn't sound like a sewing machine but you don't have to rejet. :what:


When you drop your GS500E (and you will) you'll be like, "aww man. that sucks."
When you drop an R6, "OHHHH GAWD NOOOO!!!!!!!WHY??????!!!!!!!!!!" :cry: :cry: :cry: "It was so perfect and beautiful, WHY!!!!!!" :cry:

[CivicKid95]

haha what brand is the gs500e. pictures of these bike you reccomend? and i will for sure be gettin a helmet, jacket, adn gloves so good brands for those, too. gracias

[Beelzebubba]

Suzuki.

It's a cheap, basic, and durable as hell motorcycle that just happens to handle pretty good once you get some firmer fork springs
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/pics/Standard-Naked-Traditional-MuscleBike-Commuter/Suzuki-GS500E-1994.jpg

It's a good way to learn some basics on maintenance too. It's got screw type valve adjusters so it's more like a Civic than GSXR on valve adjustments. Still, you will learn chain adjustments and how to mount and unmount wheels, etc... and screwing up costs a lot less. Like if you forget to loosen the lock nut while adjusting the chain and break the adjuster. GS is hella cheap compared to say for instance CBR

[Mr. Jollypants]

Take it off any sweet jumps? :lol:

How is the ride? Is it soft, hard? Does it forgive mistakes better then others?

[Beelzebubba]

Es no ah Slejh hammer...ees a Yee Esss.:lol:

seat is nice. rear suspension is suprisingly good for only having spring preload adjustment. Fork springs are WAY too soft. Too soft for me anyway. Progressive springs for my GS400F were about $75. and were a huge improvement. I think the forks are the same.:what: Brakes are good. It's real stable. Gets really great gas mileage. It's lightweight and narrow. Power? Compared to a 600, there is none. I mean more than a 250 Ninja and you can actually put your girlfriend on the back and get on the highway, but still very little. Equal riders in an EX500 vs GS500 race the GS gets owned. But it's got enough to push 13 sec 1/4 mile (high 12 if you are talented) The engine is virtually bulletproof. You'll get tired of the lack of power after awhile but by then you should be ready for the R6 or whatever.

[LowNotSlow]

I'll sell you my bike for 2 grand.

[douggiefresh]

Well after some careful considerations.....I finally got my bike last month.

2006 GSXR 600. Took the graphics off it, got a few chrome goodies....otherwise I just love to ride it. Couldnt have asked for a better bike.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/douggiefresh1/Gixxer/IMG_1552.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/douggiefresh1/Gixxer/Untitled-2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/douggiefresh1/Gixxer/Untitled-3.jpg

[j_fukin_t]

nice bike D ;) no decals?? meh not my style but its yours afterall, the best graphic scheme for bikes is factory imho, and leave the chrome to the gay ass harley's ;)

[Beelzebubba]

That's real tasteful without the decals :thumbs up

Remember when Suzuki had those nuclear tiger vomit decals....those had to go :lol::laugh:

[douggiefresh]

Thanks guys. Yea I wasnt really into the decals, that was the first thing I did, take them right off....only a few chrome dressups. ill prolly paint it this winter :)

[LowNotSlow]

Wrapped my header today: Did it with 50' of thermotec head wrap. Did two pieces for the whole thing.
halfway done and onyl 1.5 hours so far.
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/336/headwrapbeforeer3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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Woot, got my woman to lend me a hand it got the inners done in 45 minutes, including the collector.
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6233/headwrapuw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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I've onyl run it for a few minutes so far and the wrap is smokin like a motherfucker. It's supposed to though so it's cool. Can't wait for it to bed in and I might have to adjust my carbs a little bit.

[mymmeryloss]

i lobe that interceptor with the single swing arm..
thats bad..
chris

[LowNotSlow]

Wrapped my header today: Did it with 50' of thermotec head wrap. Did two pieces for the whole thing.
halfway done and onyl 1.5 hours so far.
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/336/headwrapbeforeer3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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Woot, got my woman to lend me a hand it got the inners done in 45 minutes, including the collector.
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6233/headwrapuw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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I've onyl run it for a few minutes so far and the wrap is smokin like a motherfucker. It's supposed to though so it's cool. Can't wait for it to bed in and I might have to adjust my carbs a little bit.

*Edit* I was driving it around to get heat into it and it was smoking. Guy yells to me that my bikes on fire. I say "I know" and drive off. lol

[j_fukin_t]

Wrapped my header today: Did it with 50' of thermotec head wrap. Did two pieces for the whole thing.
halfway done and onyl 1.5 hours so far.
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/336/headwrapbeforeer3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
.
Woot, got my woman to lend me a hand it got the inners done in 45 minutes, including the collector.
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6233/headwrapuw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
.
I've onyl run it for a few minutes so far and the wrap is smokin like a motherfucker. It's supposed to though so it's cool. Can't wait for it to bed in and I might have to adjust my carbs a little bit.

*Edit* I was driving it around to get heat into it and it was smoking. Guy yells to me that my bikes on fire. I say "I know" and drive off. lol
that wrap helps alot to keep your leg heat down (well at least on a full fairing bike it does)

[LowNotSlow]

my bike is air cooled so it helps A LOT. Revs a little faster now too which is strange, guess they weren't lying when they said the exhaust flow would speed up. Changing the oil today and bringing it to the local shop to see how much he'll give me for it :D.

I'm paying off the loan and buying a road bicycle instead. Honda 919 coming next summer.

[Zenray]

Anyone know any good sites for info on gsxr's? Are good sport bike sites period?

[can87]

bikes suck.

[LowNotSlow]

^^^^^^^^hey I found a douche^^^^^^^^^^^


as for good bike sites, generally certain bikes have devoted forums. I know my Zephyr has a site devoted solely to it. Google for a GSXr forum.

[j_fukin_t]

Anyone know any good sites for info on gsxr's? Are good sport bike sites period?
gsxr's are decent bikes, handle comparable to a kawi (my fav) and to the guy that said bikes suck LOL, guess he's never ridden one :roll: its really all opinion and i'll be honest i have more fun on a bike in 20 mins than i've had in my car in the past year. once you KNOW how to ride one and push it i don't think you'd be saying that bikes suck.

http://www.gsxr.com/ <----------- there's your forum ;)

[Hatch_Of_Doom]

I'm getting an all black 03-04 CBR600RR.

I love the front ends. I love the center exhaust.

I will lower it like an inch or so. Nothing but black. Maybe rims with a red lip.

I'm gonna try to get imported Mugen windscreen.

Maybe when I become a baller, the Mugen exhaust. (like $1700)

I'll wear a black Alpine Stars jacket, gloves with carbon fiber knuckles, black helmet with custom air brushed skull graphics.

That's my plan for next year basically.

[j_fukin_t]

I'm getting an all black 03-04 CBR600RR.

I love the front ends. I love the center exhaust.

I will lower it like an inch or so. Nothing but black. Maybe rims with a red lip.

I'm gonna try to get imported Mugen windscreen.

Maybe when I become a baller, the Mugen exhaust. (like $1700)

I'll wear a black Alpine Stars jacket, gloves with carbon fiber knuckles, black helmet with custom air brushed skull graphics.

That's my plan for next year basically.
personally bro go for the 05+ they changed the suspension & improved the h/p for the good, your front fork is now inverted as well as a better rear shock, seats are hard as hell though & they tend to fall into corners

[LowNotSlow]

gah I hate bikes that fall.

Local dealer just became an Aprilia dealer :shock: There's a 1000r staring at me everytime I go in the shop.

[Zenray]

gsxr's are decent bikes, handle comparable to a kawi (my fav) and to the guy that said bikes suck LOL, guess he's never ridden one :roll: its really all opinion and i'll be honest i have more fun on a bike in 20 mins than i've had in my car in the past year. once you KNOW how to ride one and push it i don't think you'd be saying that bikes suck.

http://www.gsxr.com/ <----------- there's your forum ;)

Thx i am considering a gsxr 600 for my first bike just wanted to do a lil research first

[RedLine42]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/BLaSTeR42/05gsxr1000_448.jpg
GSXR 1000
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/BLaSTeR42/duc_supersport_1000_ds.jpg
1000 DS
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/BLaSTeR42/999R.jpg
999R

[j_fukin_t]

icckkkkk..... i hate ducatis (aka the nut rattlers) over priced for what you get, i could spend as much on a gsxr 1k or a zx10 and hand the ducati its ass

[Asthmatic]

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7613/r6sblk3sizedag7.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=r6sblk3sizedag7.jpg)
I think this is the most beautiful bike i have seen in a while. Just my opinion though. Yamaha Raven R6.