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try & convince me not to get a 12

Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:22 pm
by seraph
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.

Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:43 pm
by Lainie
No reason so get one :wink: :wink:

Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:45 pm
by seraph
:D
but keep tryin' :) -J.

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:13 am
by rocketrod
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 :twisted: and prolly a fair handful in the tighter stuff,hows that? :wink:
WTF go get a 12. :)

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:00 am
by Aussie Ninja
It might scare you on the throttle. oh hang on that's a reason too get it. :twisted:

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:21 am
by FrogZ
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 :oops:
BUT it is better than sex (well solo sex anyway) :lol:

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:48 am
by Lainie
seraph wrote::D
but keep tryin' :) -J.
OK what the boy's said :( BUT They are an awesome bike, so just get one anyway :wink:

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:56 am
by Smitty
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 :lol: )

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

your licence is IMMEDIATELY at risk once you own one





so
yeah...just get one

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:09 am
by mike-s
hows them walkin shoes goin there frogz?

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:19 am
by FrogZ
mike-s wrote:hows them walkin shoes goin there frogz?
Know you dont follow my life mate :lol:
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

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:27 am
by greenmeanie
Wouldn't matter what anyone says cause you would buy one anyway. :wink:

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:57 am
by Glen
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. :P

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

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

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:59 am
by red_dave
Cause they're not a ZX10! :roll:

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:04 am
by ZXR750
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.

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:30 am
by MickLC
Smitty wrote:....you cop shit on here for having one
from those jealous of you (think the 10R guys :lol: )
...
I didn't know Duane had a 10? :? Maybe owning a 12 makes you delusional :shock:

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.