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07-16-2007, 09:07 PM
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thinking about gettin a bike
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
City: rochester
State: New York
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I've been thinking about gettin a bike recently, I was talkin to a guy i know that owns myrtle west custom cycles and he told me that they have a custom 2003 GXSR 600 for sale let me know what ya think
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07-16-2007, 09:15 PM
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Jeep Boy
Join Date: May 2003
City: Harvest
State: Alabama
Posts: 12,442
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Seems to be quite the trend around here recently haha.
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07-16-2007, 09:37 PM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
Join Date: May 2003
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,548
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Let me be the first to recommend you drive it like a bat out of hell, don't pay attention to anyone around you and run from cops every chance you get.
Just wanted to say that before 1000 other people got in here making sure you knew how to properly ride a bike and the risks in doing so. |
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07-16-2007, 10:42 PM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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Christian & proud of it
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: La Vernia
State: Texas
Posts: 2,402
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i wouldn't buy that as a first bike, maybe and i do mean MAYBE a stock gixxer 600.
and please don't ride like a squid
brent your a dick
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07-16-2007, 11:39 PM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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McLovin?
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: Atlanta/Chattanooga
State: Georgia
Posts: 3,726
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i would definately recommend getting a bike, b/c they are a ton of fun, efficient, and just awesome.
HOWEVER. I would not buy that bike as a first BY ANY MEANS. that would be horrid for a first bike. a 600 is the max i'd start on (which is what i'm on) and most reccomend a 250. Mainly b/c 250's are much lighter, more maneuverable, waaaay more forgiving if you squeeze the brakes too hard or hit the throttle too much, and much better to learn on. You can worry more about technique etc rather than not lifting the front wheel off the ground..
also, a huge factor is starting on such a clean bike. Pretty much, it's not IF you lay it down, it's WHEN. If you start on that bike, and you lay it down, it will be a horrible feeling knowing you just messed up such a clean, expensive bike when you weren't even close to using it to its potential. Also, smaller bikes have good resale values supposively, or you could get one cheap...but i definately know how wanting to start on a 600 is...that's what i did and i dont regret it...just have to be very cautious/careful/humble and realize you arent any good on it and your abilities on it are very limited and dont go beyond your limits. take it easy for a looooong time...
seeing that that bike's rear wheel is exended etc, it probably has more power than a stock 600, which is a ton given its weight...
get a bike, but not that one!
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07-16-2007, 11:41 PM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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McLovin?
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: Atlanta/Chattanooga
State: Georgia
Posts: 3,726
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also, the extended swingarm is ugly imo and it has a salvage title..i'm not feelin that one, but if you like more of a drag bike, it's your choice.
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2000 White 3.8L 5speed with Custom True Dual Exhaust, K&N FIPK II air intake, Steeda Tri-ax, 2000 Cobra R's in 275/35/18 Summitomo's, Sequential Taillights...
also, 2001 ZX6R by Kawasaki
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07-17-2007, 12:51 AM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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Christian & proud of it
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: La Vernia
State: Texas
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that i have to disagree with remember you DONT want a bike you will outgrow in a month
my katana 600 is a very forgiving bike and still fun, but i want faster for some stupid reason
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07-17-2007, 12:56 AM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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McLovin?
Join Date: Jun 2004
City: Atlanta/Chattanooga
State: Georgia
Posts: 3,726
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uhh, yea...how is that disagreeing with me?
i say 600 is fine to start with if you're careful...also, i dont think id "outgrow" a 250 in a month..there is so much to learn about riding well, without lots of power, a 250 is legit for waaay more than a month imo. But a 600 is good too, u just dont take it balls to the walls for a long while.
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2000 White 3.8L 5speed with Custom True Dual Exhaust, K&N FIPK II air intake, Steeda Tri-ax, 2000 Cobra R's in 275/35/18 Summitomo's, Sequential Taillights...
also, 2001 ZX6R by Kawasaki
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07-17-2007, 08:36 AM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
City: rochester
State: New York
Posts: 63
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I have been lookin for a while and what i really want is an 03 ish honda 600 f4i and they are running about the same as the gxsr also the guy I know at the place that is selling it said it would keep me from doing stupid things such as wheelies because it would be so hard to do them on a bike with that long of a swing arm... that particular arm is also adjustable back to pretty much stock all i would have to to is shorten up the chain
I have alot of time to decied beacuse I am still trying to justify to my gf why I "need" one so it might not be till next spring when my quad is payed for... but I guess it doesnt hurt to start lookin |
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07-17-2007, 09:17 AM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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Pizza Lover
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Posts: 7,567
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07-17-2007, 09:52 AM
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Mad Scientist
Join Date: Jun 2006
City: The wilds of Canada
State: Canada
Posts: 432
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I've thought about a bike recently also, only I'm looking at the cruisers instead of the crotch-rockets. Figured I could pick one up for a grand, learn to ride for the rest of the summer/fall and buy something better next spring after I know more about what I'm doing.
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07-18-2007, 05:05 AM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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needs a job
Join Date: Jun 2007
City: South of the Turnpike
State: New York
Posts: 431
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Dammit now I want one. Well two. Harley and crotch rocket. Best of both worlds.
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07-19-2007, 06:28 AM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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Toss my salad, please!
Join Date: May 2004
City: Baltimore MD
State: Maryland
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my first bike was a 2001 ZX6R. I would not reccomend getting anything larger than a 600 for your first bike.
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07-19-2007, 01:32 PM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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Legacy Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,080
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resale on bikes is so good that if you don't pay too much for a smaller bike in the first place, you will get most of your money back out of it when you upgrade to something bigger
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07-19-2007, 06:52 PM
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Resident A$$hole
Join Date: Apr 2006
City: Columbus
State: Mississippi
Posts: 2,478
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Fuck it man... Find a used busa on ebay with a turbo on it. 
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07-19-2007, 08:29 PM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
State: California
Posts: 9,629
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get a Buell. its a harley motor in a crotch! strangest combo you will hear, sounds like a harley with a crotch exhaust, and looks like a sportbike.
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07-19-2007, 10:15 PM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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needs a job
Join Date: Jun 2007
City: South of the Turnpike
State: New York
Posts: 431
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^ Now I want that too
I'd go with Harley for the cruise style and the Buell for American Crotch Rocket.
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"At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since. There are some days when I think I'm going to die from an overdose of satisfaction."
~ Salvador Dali
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07-19-2007, 11:09 PM
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Re: thinking about gettin a bike
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
City: rochester
State: New York
Posts: 63
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I was at the Kawi dealer the other day with my roommate gettin parts for his bike and I was lookin at a new ZX6R, silver with red rims looked pretty sharp |
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07-19-2007, 11:30 PM
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