View Poll Results: if you had $700 to spend.. what would it be?
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C
6
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Time for Uncle Sprinty to spend some money.. share your vote
10-27-2002 | 01:34 AM
#82
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 5,809
Originally posted by SprintMax
same holds for the bike you dolt
same holds for the bike you dolt
go for the body kit.
Ant
10-27-2002 | 02:00 AM
#83
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 8,659
i'd go for the blue and white one........looks better, performance wise i dont know
10-27-2002 | 12:02 PM
#84
Not DAVEB the parts guy
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 8,555
Nothing screams "I've got small junk between my legs" more than a sport bike or a bright yellow Corvette
All my roommates in college had sportbikes (GSXR750, FZRs, CBR900RR, ZX-6R) and I rode them all. I'm 6' 2" 185lbs and NONE of these bikes were comfortable. They're strictly speed over comfort. They're also very tempermental, ride like ****, and have no power below 6000rpms.
Finally, two of my roommates woke up and got a Honda Magna and another got a Vulcan. Those were awesome bikes. They had torque and were super comfortable.
All my roommates wrecked their bikes at one time or another. One lost control in a neighbor and whipped out thru someone's yard, another hit a dog and shaterred most of his shoulder plus the dog bit him, another got sideswipped by an old lady in a Buick and ended up getting some major road rash, and the other hit an oil slick and got road rash.
BTW, over the course of 3 years, 3 out of 6 of my friends had their bikes stolen. Apparently it's damn easy to steal a bike, even in broad daylight.
Dave
All my roommates in college had sportbikes (GSXR750, FZRs, CBR900RR, ZX-6R) and I rode them all. I'm 6' 2" 185lbs and NONE of these bikes were comfortable. They're strictly speed over comfort. They're also very tempermental, ride like ****, and have no power below 6000rpms.
Finally, two of my roommates woke up and got a Honda Magna and another got a Vulcan. Those were awesome bikes. They had torque and were super comfortable.
All my roommates wrecked their bikes at one time or another. One lost control in a neighbor and whipped out thru someone's yard, another hit a dog and shaterred most of his shoulder plus the dog bit him, another got sideswipped by an old lady in a Buick and ended up getting some major road rash, and the other hit an oil slick and got road rash.
BTW, over the course of 3 years, 3 out of 6 of my friends had their bikes stolen. Apparently it's damn easy to steal a bike, even in broad daylight.
Dave
10-27-2002 | 02:10 PM
#85
Originally posted by Dave B
Nothing screams "I've got small junk between my legs" more than a sport bike
Nothing screams "I've got small junk between my legs" more than a sport bike
Originally posted by Dave B
All my roommates in college had sportbikes (GSXR750, FZRs, CBR900RR, ZX-6R) and I rode them all.
All my roommates in college had sportbikes (GSXR750, FZRs, CBR900RR, ZX-6R) and I rode them all.
Dave is not allowed to do group hugs at NE Meets ....
10-28-2002 | 08:22 AM
#87
Donating Maxima.org Member
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 500
From: Boise, ID
I'm partial to the ZX-6R. It has the most humane seating position and the most usable powerband of any 600. Kawasaki is also releasing a new ZX-6 so maybe the price can be further negotiated. The R6 and GSX-R may be faster bikes but they are top-end monsters. If your just cruising down the road at 6-7k rpm and twist the throttle don't expect much to happen.
It's fun to read other org members opinions about which bike is better. The truth of the matter is you couldn't go wrong with any of these bikes. BUT you have to pick the bike you feel the most comfortable on. HP and speed may sell bikes but riding in the real world these factors are almost meaningless unless you intend to street race all the time or go to the track. In a world of metal guardrails that can cut you to pieces, trees, curbs, wild animals, gravel/dirt/debris/oil on the roads, and cell phone driving SUV drivers you will realize your own skill and confidence in your bike is all that matters.
As bad as you may "think" you are on '03 R6, GSX-R, or ZX-6 there's some guy or gal on a mid-eightes CBR F2 that will smoke your a$$ on a twisty road. At this point you will realize that all the talk about 15k rpm redlines, super strong lightweight frames, and a 15mm increase in swingarm length is just marketing hype. Spend your money on being a better rider and being able to enjoy the motorcycle. I would bet a million dollars that 90% of the people that buy new sportbikes can't ride them to even half of their potential.
It's fun to read other org members opinions about which bike is better. The truth of the matter is you couldn't go wrong with any of these bikes. BUT you have to pick the bike you feel the most comfortable on. HP and speed may sell bikes but riding in the real world these factors are almost meaningless unless you intend to street race all the time or go to the track. In a world of metal guardrails that can cut you to pieces, trees, curbs, wild animals, gravel/dirt/debris/oil on the roads, and cell phone driving SUV drivers you will realize your own skill and confidence in your bike is all that matters.
As bad as you may "think" you are on '03 R6, GSX-R, or ZX-6 there's some guy or gal on a mid-eightes CBR F2 that will smoke your a$$ on a twisty road. At this point you will realize that all the talk about 15k rpm redlines, super strong lightweight frames, and a 15mm increase in swingarm length is just marketing hype. Spend your money on being a better rider and being able to enjoy the motorcycle. I would bet a million dollars that 90% of the people that buy new sportbikes can't ride them to even half of their potential.
10-28-2002 | 08:34 AM
#88
yeah my friend with the ZX-6R says he can ride for hours and hours and its great
Originally posted by speedtrip
I'm partial to the ZX-6R. It has the most humane seating position and the most usable powerband of any 600. Kawasaki is also releasing a new ZX-6 so maybe the price can be further negotiated. The R6 and GSX-R may be faster bikes but they are top-end monsters. If your just cruising down the road at 6-7k rpm and twist the throttle don't expect much to happen.
It's fun to read other org members opinions about which bike is better. The truth of the matter is you couldn't go wrong with any of these bikes. BUT you have to pick the bike you feel the most comfortable on. HP and speed may sell bikes but riding in the real world these factors are almost meaningless unless you intend to street race all the time or go to the track. In a world of metal guardrails that can cut you to pieces, trees, curbs, wild animals, gravel/dirt/debris/oil on the roads, and cell phone driving SUV drivers you will realize your own skill and confidence in your bike is all that matters.
As bad as you may "think" you are on '03 R6, GSX-R, or ZX-6 there's some guy or gal on a mid-eightes CBR F2 that will smoke your a$$ on a twisty road. At this point you will realize that all the talk about 15k rpm redlines, super strong lightweight frames, and a 15mm increase in swingarm length is just marketing hype. Spend your money on being a better rider and being able to enjoy the motorcycle. I would bet a million dollars that 90% of the people that buy new sportbikes can't ride them to even half of their potential.
I'm partial to the ZX-6R. It has the most humane seating position and the most usable powerband of any 600. Kawasaki is also releasing a new ZX-6 so maybe the price can be further negotiated. The R6 and GSX-R may be faster bikes but they are top-end monsters. If your just cruising down the road at 6-7k rpm and twist the throttle don't expect much to happen.
It's fun to read other org members opinions about which bike is better. The truth of the matter is you couldn't go wrong with any of these bikes. BUT you have to pick the bike you feel the most comfortable on. HP and speed may sell bikes but riding in the real world these factors are almost meaningless unless you intend to street race all the time or go to the track. In a world of metal guardrails that can cut you to pieces, trees, curbs, wild animals, gravel/dirt/debris/oil on the roads, and cell phone driving SUV drivers you will realize your own skill and confidence in your bike is all that matters.
As bad as you may "think" you are on '03 R6, GSX-R, or ZX-6 there's some guy or gal on a mid-eightes CBR F2 that will smoke your a$$ on a twisty road. At this point you will realize that all the talk about 15k rpm redlines, super strong lightweight frames, and a 15mm increase in swingarm length is just marketing hype. Spend your money on being a better rider and being able to enjoy the motorcycle. I would bet a million dollars that 90% of the people that buy new sportbikes can't ride them to even half of their potential.
10-28-2002 | 08:53 AM
#90
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 196
Originally posted by 98maxse5spd
C if you must get a 4.
D http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/7/6/35011876.htm
is a much better option. early RSVs are a steal right now.
C if you must get a 4.
D http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/7/6/35011876.htm
is a much better option. early RSVs are a steal right now.
-Josh
Redline Performance Motorsports, INC
www.redlinemotors.com
Aprilia and Ducati Dealership
10-28-2002 | 09:00 AM
#91
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 196
Originally posted by SkylineGTR
If you ask people, almost everyone will tell you that Suzuki makes the best bikes, hell i'm talking to people i know and they are all telling me to get a Suzuki, bc they win championships. Kawasaki has always been a bit behind Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda, but their all new 600cc is suppose to bring them back on par with their competitors. Suzuki's are the fastest, probably least comfortable, they design their bikes for track use. Yamahas tend to be slightly better, but like Suzuki they also make it more track oriented than everyday riding. Kawasaki DOES make comfortable bikes, just they were never on par in performance, straight line or track, with the others. Honda is kind of in the middle, their performance is better than most equivalent Kawasakis, but less than Yamaha and Suzuki counterparts.
From your choices i would say get the GSXR, but thats cuz im not a kawasaki fan. But a Honda CBR600 makes a good beginner bike too. If u wanna buy brand new Honda CBR600RR
If you ask people, almost everyone will tell you that Suzuki makes the best bikes, hell i'm talking to people i know and they are all telling me to get a Suzuki, bc they win championships. Kawasaki has always been a bit behind Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda, but their all new 600cc is suppose to bring them back on par with their competitors. Suzuki's are the fastest, probably least comfortable, they design their bikes for track use. Yamahas tend to be slightly better, but like Suzuki they also make it more track oriented than everyday riding. Kawasaki DOES make comfortable bikes, just they were never on par in performance, straight line or track, with the others. Honda is kind of in the middle, their performance is better than most equivalent Kawasakis, but less than Yamaha and Suzuki counterparts.
From your choices i would say get the GSXR, but thats cuz im not a kawasaki fan. But a Honda CBR600 makes a good beginner bike too. If u wanna buy brand new Honda CBR600RR
Hah, own one, and you'll lose your *** if you try to resell it, and if you ride it hard, it'll vibrate to pieces. They are cheap bikes that go fast, if thats all you care about, then by all means, go for one.
If you are going to buy a Jap bike, get a Yamaha, R1 or R6, they both are nice.
If you want to get the best bike for the street, then probably an Aprilia Mille R, or perhap the Ducati 999, we'll have to see how it fares
ALL of the hard core riders that stop by the shop end up putting their gixxers on consignment and buying a Mille R. No lie.
10-28-2002 | 09:09 AM
#92
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 196
Originally posted by SprintMax
i can't
the car alone is sucking me dry
i can't
the car alone is sucking me dry
Our consignment inventory varies every week, the only noticable stuff we have right now is a Duc 900SS, a Duc 996, and...I don't remember.
If you're curious, either go to www.redlinemotors.com and click on the cycle trader icon, or call 1-800-283-2373 and talk to Mike.
10-28-2002 | 12:15 PM
#93
Originally posted by speedtrip
your own skill and confidence in your bike is all that matters....
...I would bet a million dollars that 90% of the people that buy new sportbikes can't ride them to even half of their potential.
your own skill and confidence in your bike is all that matters....
...I would bet a million dollars that 90% of the people that buy new sportbikes can't ride them to even half of their potential.
.
10-28-2002 | 12:26 PM
#94
Originally posted by maximised
a Yamaha, R1 or R6, they both are nice.
If you want to get the best bike for the street, then probably an Aprilia Mille R, or perhap the Ducati 999, we'll have to see how it fares
ALL of the hard core riders that stop by the shop end up putting their gixxers on consignment and buying a Mille R. No lie.
a Yamaha, R1 or R6, they both are nice.
If you want to get the best bike for the street, then probably an Aprilia Mille R, or perhap the Ducati 999, we'll have to see how it fares
ALL of the hard core riders that stop by the shop end up putting their gixxers on consignment and buying a Mille R. No lie.
Tifosi
10-28-2002 | 12:33 PM
#95
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 196
Originally posted by Tifosi
Or the Haga or Bayliss edition.
Tifosi
Or the Haga or Bayliss edition.
Tifosi
The HAGA looks awesome. I want one reeeaaaalllllyyyy bad.
Tifosi, did you ever get around to installing that Ohlins suspension on the max??
10-28-2002 | 12:35 PM
#96
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,280
Get the bike. It will go faster than your Maxima ever will, with or without the bodykit
10-28-2002 | 04:11 PM
#97
Donating Maxima.org Member
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,402
Couldn't vote on the voting buttons...
I vote for the Suzuki!
I have the SV650 myself and Suzuki's make some great bikes!
Good Luck to you
I vote for the Suzuki!
I have the SV650 myself and Suzuki's make some great bikes!
Good Luck to you
10-29-2002 | 12:17 AM
#100
Originally posted by speedtrip
I'm partial to the ZX-6R. It has the most humane seating position and the most usable powerband of any 600. Kawasaki is also releasing a new ZX-6 so maybe the price can be further negotiated. The R6 and GSX-R may be faster bikes but they are top-end monsters. If your just cruising down the road at 6-7k rpm and twist the throttle don't expect much to happen.
It's fun to read other org members opinions about which bike is better. The truth of the matter is you couldn't go wrong with any of these bikes. BUT you have to pick the bike you feel the most comfortable on. HP and speed may sell bikes but riding in the real world these factors are almost meaningless unless you intend to street race all the time or go to the track. In a world of metal guardrails that can cut you to pieces, trees, curbs, wild animals, gravel/dirt/debris/oil on the roads, and cell phone driving SUV drivers you will realize your own skill and confidence in your bike is all that matters.
As bad as you may "think" you are on '03 R6, GSX-R, or ZX-6 there's some guy or gal on a mid-eightes CBR F2 that will smoke your a$$ on a twisty road. At this point you will realize that all the talk about 15k rpm redlines, super strong lightweight frames, and a 15mm increase in swingarm length is just marketing hype. Spend your money on being a better rider and being able to enjoy the motorcycle. I would bet a million dollars that 90% of the people that buy new sportbikes can't ride them to even half of their potential.
I'm partial to the ZX-6R. It has the most humane seating position and the most usable powerband of any 600. Kawasaki is also releasing a new ZX-6 so maybe the price can be further negotiated. The R6 and GSX-R may be faster bikes but they are top-end monsters. If your just cruising down the road at 6-7k rpm and twist the throttle don't expect much to happen.
It's fun to read other org members opinions about which bike is better. The truth of the matter is you couldn't go wrong with any of these bikes. BUT you have to pick the bike you feel the most comfortable on. HP and speed may sell bikes but riding in the real world these factors are almost meaningless unless you intend to street race all the time or go to the track. In a world of metal guardrails that can cut you to pieces, trees, curbs, wild animals, gravel/dirt/debris/oil on the roads, and cell phone driving SUV drivers you will realize your own skill and confidence in your bike is all that matters.
As bad as you may "think" you are on '03 R6, GSX-R, or ZX-6 there's some guy or gal on a mid-eightes CBR F2 that will smoke your a$$ on a twisty road. At this point you will realize that all the talk about 15k rpm redlines, super strong lightweight frames, and a 15mm increase in swingarm length is just marketing hype. Spend your money on being a better rider and being able to enjoy the motorcycle. I would bet a million dollars that 90% of the people that buy new sportbikes can't ride them to even half of their potential.
10-29-2002 | 07:35 AM
#101
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,378
SUZUKI GSX R ALL THE WAY!
hey sprint,
that kawasaki is just...eh.
but the suzuki is a really nice bike.
My friend has one (600cc)and loves it!
I happen to love it too but he doesnt let me ride it anymore after this one little incident with a moving car and an accidental endo (<--sp?)
couldn't walk straight for a good half hour.
that kawasaki is just...eh.
but the suzuki is a really nice bike.
My friend has one (600cc)and loves it!
I happen to love it too but he doesnt let me ride it anymore after this one little incident with a moving car and an accidental endo (<--sp?)
couldn't walk straight for a good half hour.
10-29-2002 | 07:46 AM
#102
Re: SUZUKI GSX R ALL THE WAY!
I think i am going Kawasaki for a couple reasons..
1) its older and cheaper ie. I can drop it and not get mad
2) its a great bike for crusing.. the most comfortable 600 in its class.
3) my two other friends have green zx-6r's so we can all dress up together in tight green black leather suits
4) its not the fastest.. but its fast enough.. and chances are if i am racing someone to see who is the fastest.. i am going to end up dead anyway..
5) its all about rider.. so even if i bought the fastest i would more than likely get my *** handed to me.
6) everyone voted against it
1) its older and cheaper ie. I can drop it and not get mad
2) its a great bike for crusing.. the most comfortable 600 in its class.
3) my two other friends have green zx-6r's so we can all dress up together in tight green black leather suits
4) its not the fastest.. but its fast enough.. and chances are if i am racing someone to see who is the fastest.. i am going to end up dead anyway..
5) its all about rider.. so even if i bought the fastest i would more than likely get my *** handed to me.
6) everyone voted against it
Originally posted by acMAX
hey sprint,
that kawasaki is just...eh.
but the suzuki is a really nice bike.
My friend has one and loves it!
I happen to love it too but he doesnt let me ride it anymore after this one little incident with a moving car and an accidental endo (<--sp?)
couldn't walk straight for a good half hour.
hey sprint,
that kawasaki is just...eh.
but the suzuki is a really nice bike.
My friend has one and loves it!
I happen to love it too but he doesnt let me ride it anymore after this one little incident with a moving car and an accidental endo (<--sp?)
couldn't walk straight for a good half hour.
10-29-2002 | 07:53 AM
#103
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 196
Re: Re: SUZUKI GSX R ALL THE WAY!
Originally posted by SprintMax
I think i am going Kawasaki for a couple reasons..
1) its older and cheaper ie. I can drop it and not get mad
2) its a great bike for crusing.. the most comfortable 600 in its class.
3) my two other friends have green zx-6r's so we can all dress up together in tight green black leather suits
4) its not the fastest.. but its fast enough.. and chances are if i am racing someone to see who is the fastest.. i am going to end up dead anyway..
5) its all about rider.. so even if i bought the fastest i would more than likely get my *** handed to me.
6) everyone voted against it
I think i am going Kawasaki for a couple reasons..
1) its older and cheaper ie. I can drop it and not get mad
2) its a great bike for crusing.. the most comfortable 600 in its class.
3) my two other friends have green zx-6r's so we can all dress up together in tight green black leather suits
4) its not the fastest.. but its fast enough.. and chances are if i am racing someone to see who is the fastest.. i am going to end up dead anyway..
5) its all about rider.. so even if i bought the fastest i would more than likely get my *** handed to me.
6) everyone voted against it
fun we have a used zx-6r in black.
10-29-2002 | 08:02 AM
#104
Re: Re: Re: SUZUKI GSX R ALL THE WAY!
Originally posted by maximised
If you want to match your friends for even more fun we have a used zx-6r in black.
If you want to match your friends for even more
fun we have a used zx-6r in black.
10-29-2002 | 08:04 AM
#105
Re: Re: SUZUKI GSX R ALL THE WAY!
Originally posted by SprintMax
3) my two other friends have green zx-6r's so we can all dress up together in tight green black leather suits
3) my two other friends have green zx-6r's so we can all dress up together in tight green black leather suits
10-29-2002 | 08:07 AM
#106
Re: Re: Re: SUZUKI GSX R ALL THE WAY!
Originally posted by JeffesonM
green black leather? what exactly does this look like?
green black leather? what exactly does this look like?
or its black leather rubbed together so tightly its now turning green
10-29-2002 | 08:08 AM
#107
Re: Re: SUZUKI GSX R ALL THE WAY!
Originally posted by SprintMax
3) my two other friends have green zx-6r's so we can all dress up together in tight green black leather suits
3) my two other friends have green zx-6r's so we can all dress up together in tight green black leather suits
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