try & convince me not to get a 12

seraph · Post by **seraph** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:22 pm

I know all the reasons I SHOULD get a 12, I need y'all to tell me the reasons NOT to get a 12. thinking '03-'05 refuse to spend over $10.5K. -J.

Lainie · Post by **Lainie** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:43 pm

No reason so get one

seraph · Post by **seraph** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:45 pm

but keep tryin'

-J.

rocketrod · Post by **rocketrod** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:13 am

Ok,i have a few.These are not complaints so much,just general things that may go against it.
Expensive on tyres,harder to keep your license on

and prolly a fair handful in the tighter stuff,hows that?

WTF go get a 12.

Aussie Ninja · Post by **Aussie Ninja** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:00 am

It might scare you on the throttle. oh hang on that's a reason too get it.

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:21 am

What Rod said, they EAT tyres front and rear, your licence too.
Petrol will cost MORE than a small car (I kid you not).
AND they go way too fast too easy and it doesnt feel like it which can lead to ummmmm other issues too

BUT it is better than sex (well solo sex anyway)

Lainie · Post by **Lainie** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:48 am

seraph wrote:
but keep tryin' -J.

OK what the boy's said

BUT They are an awesome bike, so just get one anyway

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:56 am

reasons not to???

hmmm.....
ol' farts like me and Gos luv 'em

you cop shit on here for having one
from those jealous of you (think the 10R guys

)

they cost more to run (oh..big deal)

your licence is IMMEDIATELY at risk once you own one

so
yeah...just get one

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:09 am

hows them walkin shoes goin there frogz?

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:19 am

mike-s wrote:hows them walkin shoes goin there frogz?

Know you dont follow my life mate

So you have missed the NSR and Darmah posts I take it?
(OK the NSR is really a scooter with fairings)

ps there was 12 on Ebay for $8K

greenmeanie · Post by **greenmeanie** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:27 am

Wouldn't matter what anyone says cause you would buy one anyway.

Glen · Post by **Glen** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:57 am

10's are better
Hoffy has one
10's are better
Smitty has one
10's are better
Gos has one
10's are better
did I mentions tens are better.

Sorry... a jealous 10 guy just had to get a shot in.

Seriously though for the money I reckon you can't go past them, (unless your on a 10

)

Oh and your license will be good for about 2 seconds which is about how long it will take to accelerate to 30k's over any speed limit you like.

Good luck with it

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:59 am

Cause they're not a ZX10!

ZXR750 · Post by **ZXR750** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:04 am

The only reason not to buy one is you may not like the colour. Almost all of the "B" model ZX12's are black. There are a few Blue ones around.
Seriously. They do eat tyres. As for your license they are no different to any other performance bike.
Yes they are not the best on fuel but if it is a toy then who cares. If it is for your main transport it is still compairable to a small car.
Reasons to buy one.
They are a great all purpose bike. They are a good sports bike and an exceptional long distance bike.
They look shit hot and are one of teh best bikes around.

If I had the money and a more undertanding better half I would have one by now as well.

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:30 am

Smitty wrote:....you cop shit on here for having one
from those jealous of you (think the 10R guys )
...

I didn't know Duane had a 10?

Maybe owning a 12 makes you delusional

Anyway I've got one question....what are your reasons for wanting a new bike Jamie? (i.e. what sort of riding are you going to be doing on it?)

Then we can see if the 12 can deliver.