What the?

Zamo · Post by **Zamo** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:37 pm

I was feelin bored today and decided to go to actions in parra(only local shop open on sundays) for a bit of a sticky beak+i need a new helmet anyways so what the hell?
I was looking at the gixxer 600s and 1000s and i noticed how bloody small they are and i have noticed this trend with other models and manufacturers they almost look like 250s.(no offence to any other owners)
Im not exactly what you would call tall n slim so im afraid it will get to the point where any kind of mid range sporty is going to be dwarfed by larger riders.

I own a 98 6R and these things make it look like a giant.

whats goin on?

MG · Post by MG » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:39 pm

Zamo · Post by **Zamo** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:42 pm

but surely they could make the bikes lighter without actually reducing the overall size.
i guess thats just evolution hey?

RG · Post by RG » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:02 pm

MG wrote:Yep. This day n age they are lighter yet faster than yesteryear.

Yep, just look at the scooters

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:04 pm

Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me

Zamo · Post by **Zamo** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:17 pm

hoffy wrote:Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me

yeah, it felt like i could just pick it up and walk around with it on my shoulder,friggin tiny

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:51 pm

zamZX6R wrote:
hoffy wrote:Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me
yeah, it felt like i could just pick it up and walk around with it on my shoulder,friggin tiny

Albeit, they are great in the twisties. The 04-05 10R is particulary tiny machine, but phew....they pack a big punch....not as much as a 12, but close

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:21 pm

hoffy wrote:Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me

Great description of the 12 mate !!!

- Its the old 'Three B's'......

Big Bikes for Big Blokes with Big Bollocks.

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:42 pm

Gosling1 wrote:
hoffy wrote:Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me
Great description of the 12 mate !!!

- Its the old 'Three B's'......

Big Bikes for Big Blokes with Big Bollocks.

More like big bikes for big blokes with big bellies Gos!!!!!

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:49 pm

Strika wrote:
Gosling1 wrote:
hoffy wrote:Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me
Great description of the 12 mate !!!

- Its the old 'Three B's'......

Big Bikes for Big Blokes with Big Bollocks.

More like big bikes for big blokes with big bellies Gos!!!!!

and 9's are for us....um..... skinnier blokes

seriously, they should put the z1000 engine in the f model chassis and release that for us types that dont want a full on sportsbike (and dont have the will power to own a 12

)

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:09 pm

Gosling1 wrote:
hoffy wrote:Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me
Great description of the 12 mate !!!

- Its the old 'Three B's'......

Big Bikes for Big Blokes with Big Bollocks.

I'm with Gos.................obviously

especially now mine has a cupla mods
sprocket and tyre change

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:32 pm

Smitty wrote:
Gosling1 wrote:
hoffy wrote:Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me
Great description of the 12 mate !!!

- Its the old 'Three B's'......

Big Bikes for Big Blokes with Big Bollocks.

I'm with Gos.................obviously

especially now mine has a cupla mods
sprocket and tyre change

put a 48 tooth on the front smitty so u cant go over 60kph??

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:34 pm

put a 48 tooth on the front smitty so u cant go over 60kph??

Neka did you get you licence back yet

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:47 pm

hoffy wrote:Thats why I HAD to buy a 12, it is the only pure sportsbike for Big blokes, the litre bikes were like riding CBR250's to me

Personally I want a Suzuki TLR1000R actually.... But the 12 is a close second

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:35 pm

burkys_ninja wrote:
put a 48 tooth on the front smitty so u cant go over 60kph??
Neka did you get you licence back yet

no..but im thinking abt a 52 tooth front sprocket.....lol