View Poll Results: if you had $700 to spend.. what would it be?
A
18
31.58%
B
33
57.89%
C
6
10.53%
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Time for Uncle Sprinty to spend some money.. share your vote
10-26-2002 | 12:14 PM
#41
thats why I'm not going for anything new or expensive next spring when I get mine, falling and ****ing up the fairings will sucks ***!!! new fairings especially for a newer R1 will probably cost an arm and a leg I'm guessing! I mean I was checking the fairings for the older Ninjas and its still about $500+/- for a two piece OEM replacement.
Originally posted by BugNout
Exactly.
Occuring debt on bike is insane! He will probably drop it at least once before it is even half paid off.
Exactly.
Occuring debt on bike is insane! He will probably drop it at least once before it is even half paid off.
10-26-2002 | 12:15 PM
#42
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Originally posted by DanSE
NONE......If your going for a bike, that means you want REAL speed. Not that our max's aren't fast, just that bikes are crazy fast, and if you want to go REAL fast, you might as well spend the extra dough and get a Gixxer1000, my friend has one with about $1500 in it and it runs like 8's. SOOOOOOOO FAST!!!!!
NONE......If your going for a bike, that means you want REAL speed. Not that our max's aren't fast, just that bikes are crazy fast, and if you want to go REAL fast, you might as well spend the extra dough and get a Gixxer1000, my friend has one with about $1500 in it and it runs like 8's. SOOOOOOOO FAST!!!!!
10-26-2002 | 12:18 PM
#43
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Originally posted by SkylineGTR
Getting a 900+ class bike as a first bike is just asking for trouble.
Getting a 900+ class bike as a first bike is just asking for trouble.
R6 is a good first bike.
10-26-2002 | 12:36 PM
#44
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D. Honda VFR750 (a few years old)
E. Honda Interceptor (more current version & now VFR800)
F. Honda Interceptor ABS
The 750 is my favorite bike. It's a breeze to ride, phenomenal
balance, gear driven cams, single-sided swing-arm suspension, VTEC
and that nice digital clock in the gauge cluster.
It's by far
the most comfortable of the sport bikes, IMHO. The new one with ABS
is tops on my list. It's easy to ride, hella fast but very forgiving
and you won't see a ton of them everywhere you go.
I've had 2 VFRs and am hard pressed to consider any other sport bike
though I would consider getting a cruiser. Anyhow, there is really
no comparison to any 600 in terms of the total package of refinement,
performance, sophistication and class. It's a kick in the pants to
take one through the twisties.
That last one I had was a 97 (RIP thanks to that F#CKING B!TCH in
the green Accord who decided to make her left turn in front of/into
me). 11 years running as best World's Best Streetbike!
VFR Info
Pick up a 2K or 2k1 and you should be in the price range you were
referencing above.
E. Honda Interceptor (more current version & now VFR800)
F. Honda Interceptor ABS
The 750 is my favorite bike. It's a breeze to ride, phenomenal
balance, gear driven cams, single-sided swing-arm suspension, VTEC
and that nice digital clock in the gauge cluster.
It's by far the most comfortable of the sport bikes, IMHO. The new one with ABS
is tops on my list. It's easy to ride, hella fast but very forgiving
and you won't see a ton of them everywhere you go.
I've had 2 VFRs and am hard pressed to consider any other sport bike
though I would consider getting a cruiser. Anyhow, there is really
no comparison to any 600 in terms of the total package of refinement,
performance, sophistication and class. It's a kick in the pants to
take one through the twisties.
That last one I had was a 97 (RIP thanks to that F#CKING B!TCH in
the green Accord who decided to make her left turn in front of/into
me). 11 years running as best World's Best Streetbike!
VFR Info
Pick up a 2K or 2k1 and you should be in the price range you were
referencing above.
10-26-2002 | 12:51 PM
#46
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Originally posted by BriGuyMax
body kit will only make you depressed every time you scratch it.
Gixxer is ok...although the 750 class is pretty much dead and you're paying a premium for a bike that basically performs like a 600.
Kawi is UGLY AS ****....
My vote is D, put a downpayment on the newly re-designed 2003 Yamaha R6 (pick it up in the spring, when you can actually ride it).....best 600cc bike you can buy....
body kit will only make you depressed every time you scratch it.
Gixxer is ok...although the 750 class is pretty much dead and you're paying a premium for a bike that basically performs like a 600.
Kawi is UGLY AS ****....
My vote is D, put a downpayment on the newly re-designed 2003 Yamaha R6 (pick it up in the spring, when you can actually ride it).....best 600cc bike you can buy....
10-26-2002 | 01:02 PM
#47
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Originally posted by SprintMax
first bike and taking classes..
but i am 6'3 / 235 lbs.. and my friends are like.. you are going to look like a giant and get bored easy
i was actually going to get the 2002 R1 as a first bike.. but my co workers are telling my gf to get life insurance
first bike and taking classes..
but i am 6'3 / 235 lbs.. and my friends are like.. you are going to look like a giant and get bored easy
i was actually going to get the 2002 R1 as a first bike.. but my co workers are telling my gf to get life insurance
Also! Like said, 600's are faster than you'd think. Very quick! Very agile!
10-26-2002 | 01:13 PM
#49
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sorry but this just something that bugs me .... why type gixxer when gsxr is less letters, and can pronounce the same way
10-26-2002 | 01:17 PM
#51
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Originally posted by yourmove
Tell me, which 600 will keep up with a 750 gixxer?
Tell me, which 600 will keep up with a 750 gixxer?
10-26-2002 | 01:18 PM
#52
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Originally posted by SkylineGTR
sorry but this just something that bugs me .... why type gixxer when gsxr is less letters, and can pronounce the same way
sorry but this just something that bugs me .... why type gixxer when gsxr is less letters, and can pronounce the same way
10-26-2002 | 01:41 PM
#53
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Originally posted by Soon2BMaxed
bahahahaha personally i like the gsxr......
bahahahaha personally i like the gsxr......
I do also but too many people have those colors, if you can find the blue and black GSXR get it but if not that blue and white one it still hot
10-26-2002 | 02:20 PM
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The bike gets my vote
The Kawasaki would be the more comfy bike to ride, I've riden both of them and that 600 feels great on the road. My 1200 feels better of course!
They both perform basically the same as well.
The Kawasaki would be the more comfy bike to ride, I've riden both of them and that 600 feels great on the road. My 1200 feels better of course!
They both perform basically the same as well.
10-26-2002 | 02:25 PM
#57
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It is kind of like the domestic vs import thing as far as sport bikes and cruisers, but there is one cruiser I wouldn't mind having. If you want somthing that feels like riding a bull that has just had it's ********* ripped off, get a V-Max.
10-26-2002 | 02:29 PM
#58
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Originally posted by nymjayjay
I do also but too many people have those colors, if you can find the blue and black GSXR get it but if not that blue and white one it still hot
I do also but too many people have those colors, if you can find the blue and black GSXR get it but if not that blue and white one it still hot
10-26-2002 | 02:37 PM
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suzuki makes winning bikes, yamaha makes equivalent better looking bikes, honda makes comfortable good looking bikes, kawasaki makes comfortable bikes, but im not a fan of their color scheme.
PS look at the Honda CBR600RR
PS look at the Honda CBR600RR
10-26-2002 | 02:38 PM
#60
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If you go 600:
1. r6
2. cbr
3. gsxr
4. zx6r
1. r6
2. cbr
3. gsxr
4. zx6r
10-26-2002 | 02:41 PM
#61
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i agree, except my 1 and 2 would be switched 
10-26-2002 | 02:45 PM
#62
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Originally posted by SkylineGTR
suzuki makes winning bikes, yamaha makes equivalent better looking bikes, honda makes comfortable good looking bikes, kawasaki makes comfortable bikes, but im not a fan of their color scheme.
PS look at the Honda CBR600RR
suzuki makes winning bikes, yamaha makes equivalent better looking bikes, honda makes comfortable good looking bikes, kawasaki makes comfortable bikes, but im not a fan of their color scheme.
PS look at the Honda CBR600RR
10-26-2002 | 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by SkylineGTR
the most recent gsxr600 only come in blue/white and silver/black if im not mistaken, its the gsxr1000 that comes in blue/black, all new for 03, although next year the all new gsxr600 comes out so, Sprint, u might get some deals on gsxr600 in a little bit.
the most recent gsxr600 only come in blue/white and silver/black if im not mistaken, its the gsxr1000 that comes in blue/black, all new for 03, although next year the all new gsxr600 comes out so, Sprint, u might get some deals on gsxr600 in a little bit.
I knew a guy that was selling a 2000 GSXR 600 which was black and blue. As far as time is concernd now IS the best time to buy a bike and keep it around till spring. You may not save ALOT but you will save some
10-26-2002 | 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by SkylineGTR
i agree, except my 1 and 2 would be switched
i agree, except my 1 and 2 would be switched
10-26-2002 | 03:32 PM
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Hey sprint, I'll sell you my 2000 R6, 5500 miles, D&D chrome slip-on, upgraded supsension, polished silver rims, champion graphics and a few other things, hmmm, how does 6500 sound? Let me know
10-26-2002 | 03:42 PM
#66
Originally posted by BidspayMax
Hey sprint, I'll sell you my 2000 R6, 5500 miles, D&D chrome slip-on, upgraded supsension, polished silver rims, champion graphics and a few other things, hmmm, how does 6500 sound? Let me know
Hey sprint, I'll sell you my 2000 R6, 5500 miles, D&D chrome slip-on, upgraded supsension, polished silver rims, champion graphics and a few other things, hmmm, how does 6500 sound? Let me know
10-26-2002 | 03:56 PM
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Sorry, I'd love to work with you but it's cash and carry. I think one of my friends might come up with the cash in the next day or two though.
Get this...
His parents are going to write him a check as a graduation present from high school. I think the largest sum of money my parents ever gave me since I was 14 may have been 100 dollars as a birthday present. Lol.
Get this...
His parents are going to write him a check as a graduation present from high school. I think the largest sum of money my parents ever gave me since I was 14 may have been 100 dollars as a birthday present. Lol.
10-26-2002 | 03:59 PM
#68
Originally posted by BidspayMax
Sorry, I'd love to work with you but it's cash and carry. I think one of my friends might come up with the cash in the next day or two though.
Get this...
His parents are going to write him a check as a graduation present from high school. I think the largest sum of money my parents ever gave me since I was 14 may have been 100 dollars as a birthday present. Lol.
Sorry, I'd love to work with you but it's cash and carry. I think one of my friends might come up with the cash in the next day or two though.
Get this...
His parents are going to write him a check as a graduation present from high school. I think the largest sum of money my parents ever gave me since I was 14 may have been 100 dollars as a birthday present. Lol.
thats why i am looking at dealers and not private party..
10-26-2002 | 04:16 PM
#69
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Originally posted by SprintMax
thats why i am looking at dealers and not private party..
thats why i am looking at dealers and not private party..
So, get the best rate on a personal you can get and BUY PRIVATE!
10-26-2002 | 04:27 PM
#70
Originally posted by yourmove
Oh yeah, bro. The only thing you need a dealer for is a new bike. I'm serious. You'd benefit greatly to geat a loan and hook up with a pal that knows bikes and buy private! A dealer will inflate a used bike's cost greatly and all you get is a 30 day warrantee. Unless you go new enough and pic the remainder of a factory warrantee. However, unless extended. Bike warrantee's are generally a year in length.
So, get the best rate on a personal you can get and BUY PRIVATE!
Oh yeah, bro. The only thing you need a dealer for is a new bike. I'm serious. You'd benefit greatly to geat a loan and hook up with a pal that knows bikes and buy private! A dealer will inflate a used bike's cost greatly and all you get is a 30 day warrantee. Unless you go new enough and pic the remainder of a factory warrantee. However, unless extended. Bike warrantee's are generally a year in length.
So, get the best rate on a personal you can get and BUY PRIVATE!
the car alone is sucking me dry
10-26-2002 | 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
i can't
the car alone is sucking me dry
i can't
the car alone is sucking me dry
10-26-2002 | 05:12 PM
#72
Originally posted by yourmove
Tell me, which 600 will keep up with a 750 gixxer?
Tell me, which 600 will keep up with a 750 gixxer?
just for reference, with equal riders the R6 is faster than the GSXR 600....espcially at higher speeds...Suzuki really needs to re-do their 600.
10-26-2002 | 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by BriGuyMax
I've run my friend's 750 multiple times....and it's a rider's race...out of the hole I can get him no problem...on the highway he inches me.
just for reference, with equal riders the R6 is faster than the GSXR 600....espcially at higher speeds...Suzuki really needs to re-do their 600.
I've run my friend's 750 multiple times....and it's a rider's race...out of the hole I can get him no problem...on the highway he inches me.
just for reference, with equal riders the R6 is faster than the GSXR 600....espcially at higher speeds...Suzuki really needs to re-do their 600.
10-26-2002 | 05:26 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
nah same ole POS with couple expensive upgrades
nah same ole POS with couple expensive upgrades
10-26-2002 | 05:33 PM
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The body Kit.....all the way....
10-26-2002 | 05:40 PM
#78
Originally posted by yourmove
With a compatable rider a gsxr 750 will eat an R6. The 750 is without a doubt, is a liter class bike. However, put the R6 on the track with a competant rider and anything is possible!
With a compatable rider a gsxr 750 will eat an R6. The 750 is without a doubt, is a liter class bike. However, put the R6 on the track with a competant rider and anything is possible!
GSXR 750 has 124hp....and weighs a about 30 lbs more than an R6
R6 has 120hp....
Now tell me how the 750 is going to "eat" an R6???
BTW - I'm speaking from LIFE EXPERIENCE, and my friend is a better rider than me..so that's not even an issue.
10-26-2002 | 05:49 PM
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Originally posted by BriGuyMax
yea...I want to see a GSXR 750 keep up with an R1 or GSXR 1000
GSXR 750 has 124hp....and weighs a about 30 lbs more than an R6
R6 has 120hp....
Now tell me how the 750 is going to "eat" an R6???
BTW - I'm speaking from LIFE EXPERIENCE, and my friend is a better rider than me..so that's not even an issue.
yea...I want to see a GSXR 750 keep up with an R1 or GSXR 1000
GSXR 750 has 124hp....and weighs a about 30 lbs more than an R6
R6 has 120hp....
Now tell me how the 750 is going to "eat" an R6???
BTW - I'm speaking from LIFE EXPERIENCE, and my friend is a better rider than me..so that's not even an issue.
10-26-2002 | 06:58 PM
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