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What the?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:37 pm
by Zamo
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?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:39 pm
by MG
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:42 pm
by Zamo
but surely they could make the bikes lighter without actually reducing the overall size.
i guess thats just evolution hey?
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:02 pm
by RG
MG wrote:Yep. This day n age they are lighter yet faster than yesteryear.
Yep, just look at the scooters
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:04 pm
by hoffy
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
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:17 pm
by Zamo
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
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:51 pm
by hoffy
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
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:21 pm
by Gosling1
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.
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:42 pm
by Strika
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!!!!!
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:49 pm
by Phil
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
)
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:09 pm
by Smitty
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
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:32 pm
by Neka79
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??
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:34 pm
by Burky
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:47 pm
by Stereo
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
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:35 pm
by Neka79
no..but im thinking abt a 52 tooth front sprocket.....lol
