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Re: Off Restrictions - next bike
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:01 pm
by Gosling1
Benno wrote:blue12 wrote: Smitty sorry but they are a typical run-of-the mill common-or-garden sports bike, any moron can ride one of these quickly, the bike does all the hard work for them and fully compensates for the riders many inadeqacies, the only hyper-sports bikes with real balls are the 12, the 12 and the 12. Anyway thats my input.. Other than that get what you want. At the end they are all as dangerous as you make them..
Fixed.
.....properly !
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:43 pm
by mmamster
I-K wrote:The idea of asking for advice is that you use it help you make up your mind, not to validate the decision you've already made...
Next time you're in this position, try not to waste everybody's time, please. Just wait until you've bought the new bike, then announce it.
I-K no one makes you read or reply to these posts. Don't read my thread.
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:46 pm
by mmamster
tape wrote:I-K wrote:The idea of asking for advice is that you use it help you make up your mind, not to validate the decision you've already made...
Next time you're in this position, try not to waste everybody's time, please. Just wait until you've bought the new bike, then announce it.
Now that's the type of response I coulda bet on, head str8 to the winners pay window IK.
If you like a bike then buy the farker, no one is gunna judge you, well yes we will but that is for after you bought a spewzuki...
Mate, feel comfy on what you like not what everyone else does... though ... ya gotta love the 9.... hehe
cheers
If only Kawa would release a zx8!
Not worried about what you guys think of me, more whether the power of a 750 would be too much. Personally I don't think so but then I didn't say that in the post because I am looking for other views and experiences.
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:50 pm
by mmamster
burkys_ninja wrote:I jumped on the ZX7R after about the same period of time. As long as you understand the power output is a hell of a lot more than a 250 and take it easy it should be ok. Mates told me i was nuts but then again ...I don't knnow???
I looked at and rode the GSXR600 then the GSXR750 straight after and found the revs on the 600 needed to be a lot higher. The 750 seemed more user friendly with a more useable power over the rev range.
Try both cc's as as close together as possible then make your choice.
Go for something on the older size as mentioned before until you are used to it then work your way up the power ranks or onto a newer ride.
Good luck.
mrmina wrote:i'd get the gixxer 600 new. Awsome looking bike.
Yeah the other bike I am seriously considering is the GSXR600. I think they look great and I have ridden my mate's k4 a lot and really like it. Also its at least $2K cheaper than the 750.
I guess what I am thinking of is trying to avoid wanting a 1000 in a few years - the 750 has a bit extra than the 600 without being crazy powerful.
I'm going to try to get a test ride of the 750, after that I'll decide.
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:08 pm
by mrmina
mmamster wrote:mrmina wrote:i'd get the gixxer 600 new. Awsome looking bike.
Yeah the other bike I am seriously considering is the GSXR600. I think they look great and I have ridden my mate's k4 a lot and really like it. Also its at least $2K cheaper than the 750.
I guess what I am thinking of is trying to avoid wanting a 1000 in a few years - the 750 has a bit extra than the 600 without being crazy powerful.
I'm going to try to get a test ride of the 750, after that I'll decide.
i was having a a chat with a bloke that works for a suzi dealer and he reckons the brand newie is absoulety awesome. I took a 97 gsxr600 for a spin and thought it needed more power. Took an 02 gsxr1000 for a spin and man did i cream my pants. Also a mate has a 98 gsxr750 and that seems to be a very nice bike to ride but i personally perfer the zx7r over it.
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:57 pm
by QLDZX6R
Go the 600 mate-don't be in a hurry to get the bigger bike,enjoy the journey, the 600 is a good class and you can gain good experience on them and if you like riding the hills you wouldn't be much-if any faster-than on a ZX6R.
Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:38 pm
by I-K
mmamster wrote:I-K wrote:The idea of asking for advice is that you use it help you make up your mind, not to validate the decision you've already made...
Next time you're in this position, try not to waste everybody's time, please. Just wait until you've bought the new bike, then announce it.
I-K no one makes you read or reply to these posts.
Noone makes you seek validation for a decision you've already made, either, yet here we are...
Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 10:11 pm
by swabio-ACT
I honestly doubt that I will ever bother with a litre bike... I for a start will never be able to outride a modern 600....... so I'd rather take the pretty large saving in insurance & rear tyres... and spend that on track days
and get a 600.... if ya want one with lots of poke... get the ZX6R... those extra 37cc make a fair bit of difference in the every day ride-ability...
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:26 pm
by mmamster
All
Just bought a GSXR600 K7 from A1 Brighton - Suzuki: matt black and black. $13.5K rideaway - an excellent deal. Got a service thrown in as a sweetener. Have had crash nobs and red rim tape fitted to it but otherwise stock standard.
Test rode the 750 a few weeks ago, really liked it but in the end couldn't justify $2K more when I don't have the experience to make the most of the power.
Cheers
Mark
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:45 pm
by Neka79
mmamster wrote:tape wrote:I-K wrote:The idea of asking for advice is that you use it help you make up your mind, not to validate the decision you've already made...
Next time you're in this position, try not to waste everybody's time, please. Just wait until you've bought the new bike, then announce it.
Now that's the type of response I coulda bet on, head str8 to the winners pay window IK.
If you like a bike then buy the farker, no one is gunna judge you, well yes we will but that is for after you bought a spewzuki...
Mate, feel comfy on what you like not what everyone else does... though ... ya gotta love the 9.... hehe
cheers
If only Kawa would release a zx8!
Not worried about what you guys think of me, more whether the power of a 750 would be too much. Personally I don't think so but then I didn't say that in the post because I am looking for other views and experiences.
the point was mate he was giving u the advice u requested, and abt 4 or 5 ppl agreed...yet u turned it down cold...
his point was valid- if u already kno wot u want, dont ask...
on the other hand, glad to hear u got a new bike..600 is a much better step up than a 750/1000 tho... i too woulda went a few yrs older, and spent less...
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:13 pm
by Lozza
Woo hoo.....another Suzuki rider.
Nice choice of bike Mark, I'm sure you'll be more than happy with it.
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:31 pm
by WRT_GPX
sounds good, now all you need is some loud bits
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:54 pm
by I-K
WRT_GPX wrote:sounds good, now all you need is some loud bits
It's a Suzuki. It's already got loud bits; the valvetrain and the colour scheme...
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:34 pm
by WRT_GPX
I-K wrote:WRT_GPX wrote:sounds good, now all you need is some loud bits
It's a Suzuki. It's already got loud bits; the valvetrain and the colour scheme...
i thought the kwakas had louder valvetrains
?
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:42 pm
by Maty10
Turkish wrote:
I fail to recognise the correlation between losing $13.5k, buying a 600, and a good deal.
Not to rain on your parade or anything, but its hardly a brilliant price, reasonable but not brilliant.
Anyway congrats on your purchase I'm sure you'll have a blast.