First big bike

[fstfzr]

Ok long story short just sold our rental and the deal was I got a new bike.....

7-8 grand limit,

I have my full but due to unforseen circumstances (unpayed rent) sold my CBR250RR and couldn't replace it:no:

I want a sport bike ideally a 600,

Im thinking 2004 r6, 2005 GSXR 600ish but kind of considering sv650

Any ideas suggestions would be great Im kind of stuck lol :cool:

[Milts]

Many of these are bikes you are likely to be able to test ride at a dealer. I for one love the street triple as it's fast but also has a good ride position for around town, and it's not so obsenely fast that I break the sound barrier on the way to the shops. Might be a little outside of your price range though?

There is only a minor performance difference between all the big brands, and when you get right down to it very little of that matters to most riders. Pick whichever one is the most comfortable or looks the nicest. You'll find some are more track or street oriented though (in terms of power delivery, ride position) so consider what kind of riding you'll be doing too.

[DrunkenMistake]

262667


Make an offer.. haha.

[fstfzr]

Ill definatly test ride what I can only problem is location anything in chch Id go and ride but other than mcr in Dunedin sports bikes are a little thin on the ground, to test that is, in these parts lol.

So I was thinking trade me which makes it a little more tough....

On the triple, love the look even thought about a monster but not suit I want to go naked.

[The Singing Chef]

The SV650 is a good bike for around town and spirited rides, could imagine that it would be a nice step up for you.

[tigertim20]

Ill definatly test ride what I can only problem is location anything in chch Id go and ride but other than mcr in Dunedin sports bikes are a little thin on the ground, to test that is, in these parts lol.

So I was thinking trade me which makes it a little more tough....

On the triple, love the look even thought about a monster but not suit I want to go naked.

go into the shops and talk to them.
The bike shops are often aware of joe bloggs, who is thinking about selling his xyz600, and can pass details along.
Most bike shops can also probably source something for you if you are a genuine buyer and know what you want.

get some ass on seat time, and see what you like

[2Seat_Terror]

RF900. You can get a great one for that price and have left-over to customise to your preferences. :niceone:

[SMOKEU]

SV650 is gutless compared to a 600cc race replica, but they're not a bad bike. You should first decide what kind of bike you want. Do you want a more upright style of bike that's good for commuting, while still being able to have a lot of fun on a twisty road? Or do you want a crotch rocket with decent power and handling at the expense of comfort and mid range torque?

Go sit on a few bikes and ride them if possible so you know what style of bike you want.

[Madness]

600cc race replica

Do you get a bit of a stiffy every time you type those words or what?

[G4L4XY]

I'm pretty much in the same boat, waiting to see if I get paid out or the bike gets fixed from my recent off.

Im gonna be looking at a forward leaning uncomfortable crotch rocket.

Can't wait for the test rides! Never done one before what do you gotta do?

[mossy1200]

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catch a bus to ChCh and ride home

Lots of options at 8k

[nathanwhite]

Can't wait for the test rides! Never done one before what do you gotta do?

have it idiling on the kerb, gently let out the clutch.
Stall it because you wern't giving it any throttle and didn't want to power wheelie and drop it.
start it and open the throttle a fraction
stall it again because it still wasn't quite enough.
rinse and repeat twice more with incrementally more throttle.

Get fed up, say F&$^ it and wind the throttle like its your pa's groddy old 250.....

[Tigadee]

On the triple, love the look even thought about a monster but not suit I want to go naked.

Monsters are great and sound bloody sexy too!

[mossy1200]

have it idiling on the kerb, gently let out the clutch.
Stall it because you wern't giving it any throttle and didn't want to power wheelie and drop it.
start it and open the throttle a fraction
stall it again because it still wasn't quite enough.
rinse and repeat twice more with incrementally more throttle.

Get fed up, say F&$^ it and wind the throttle like its your pa's groddy old 250.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

[Madness]

$8k?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-444823422.htm

Thank me later.

[The Singing Chef]

SV650 is gutless compared to a 600cc race replica, but they're not a bad bike. You should first decide what kind of bike you want. Do you want a more upright style of bike that's good for commuting, while still being able to have a lot of fun on a twisty road? Or do you want a crotch rocket with decent power and handling at the expense of comfort and mid range torque?

Go sit on a few bikes and ride them if possible so you know what style of bike you want.

Comes down to the rider at the end of the day...I can pass most of the 250's on my Sv.:rolleyes:

[GrayWolf]

Ok long story short just sold our rental and the deal was I got a new bike.....

7-8 grand limit,

I have my full but due to unforseen circumstances (unpayed rent) sold my CBR250RR and couldn't replace it:no:

I want a sport bike ideally a 600,

Im thinking 2004 r6, 2005 GSXR 600ish but kind of considering sv650

Any ideas suggestions would be great Im kind of stuck lol :cool:

if you owned the CBR250 you already know about sprot bike comfort, vs performance/handling etc...
600cc sprot bikes will be the same, but more LOTS more... but still the same low bottom end power and sudden light switch OMG when it 'cam's in'.....
SV650... are good bikes, but it isnt going to be massively quicker than the CBR on top end etc. it will have better bottom end 'punch' compared to a full on sprot 600.
If you want a midway machine to do both? and FZ6R s/hand or similar...... would be my pick.

[SMOKEU]

Do you get a bit of a stiffy every time you type those words or what?

Not as much as when your mom says it.

[Madness]

Not as much as when your mom says it.

She's dead and you own a sprots bike. Accept it.

[nathanwhite]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

what the hell was that? how do you even do that?
:killingme:

[ducatilover]

if you owned the CBR250 you already know about sprot bike comfort, vs performance/handling etc...
600cc sprot bikes will be the same, but more LOTS more... but still the same low bottom end power and sudden light switch OMG when it 'cam's in'.....
SV650... are good bikes, but it isnt going to be massively quicker than the CBR on top end etc. it will have better bottom end 'punch' compared to a full on sprot 600.
If you want a midway machine to do both? and FZ6R s/hand or similar...... would be my pick.

My 600 doesn't have a sudden cam climb in the power delivery and it's not far off modern 600s in terms of power :niceone: Lucky me!

For 8k you could do so much better than a late model 600, but, then again, they're awesome.
A mate of mine recently sold his '08 ZX6R for around $8k in Christchurch, nice bike.

[Nzpure]

have it idiling on the kerb, gently let out the clutch.
Stall it because you wern't giving it any throttle and didn't want to power wheelie and drop it.
start it and open the throttle a fraction
stall it again because it still wasn't quite enough.
rinse and repeat twice more with incrementally more throttle.

Get fed up, say F&$^ it and wind the throttle like its your pa's groddy old 250.....

What he said, but again twice!

[sil3nt]

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Could be here forever doing this

[nzspokes]

My 600 doesn't have a sudden cam climb in the power delivery and it's not far off modern 600s in terms of power :niceone: Lucky me!

For 8k you could do so much better than a late model 600, but, then again, they're awesome.
A mate of mine recently sold his '08 ZX6R for around $8k in Christchurch, nice bike.

Me little 4hundy is like that, its like a 250 up to 8k then it climbs up onto cam. I like it, schizophrenic.

Then again Im talking to a man about a gpx600 donk, I feel a motor rebuild thread coming on....

[mossy1200]

what the hell was that? how do you even do that?
:killingme:

Its a good quick pick me up when im feeling down. I know I should feel sorry for him but I dont.

[Nova.]

cr500 AF .

[ducatilover]

Me little 4hundy is like that, its like a 250 up to 8k then it climbs up onto cam. I like it, schizophrenic.

Then again Im talking to a man about a gpx600 donk, I feel a motor rebuild thread coming on....

Do it :D would be a bloody neat machine

[Andy67]

Personally this gives me wood.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-469591360.htm

Maybe a bit of a handful but for anyone else looking.....

[Brett]

2005 GSXR 600 gets my vote.

That particular vintage was reknown for reliability, a strong engine and good handling. Rock solid bikes. I sold mine last year, wish I had hung onto it now...never gonna sell a bike again, just increase the collection.

[Andy67]

2005 GSXR 600 gets my vote.

That particular vintage was reknown for reliability, a strong engine and good handling. Rock solid bikes. I sold mine last year, wish I had hung onto it now...never gonna sell a bike again, just increase the collection.

Words to live by. Or at least until you've sealed the deal on the next bike.

[nodrog]

Do you get a bit of a stiffy every time you type those words or what?

Pix pls

_________

[Gadgit12a]

Just picked up a 07 R6S for $6500 that goes like a rocket but not the most comfortable beast when you are on it for more than 1hr it starts to crush your man bits as the seat is quite firm and the handle bar position is very steep but all in all I love it and would not change a thing. :eek::eek:

Best option as everyone else has said get down to a bike shop and take everything they have for a ride each bike has its on feelings and comforts / discomforts so until you have ridden some you will not know.

[Tigadee]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-470457117.htm

Fine looking beast...:headbang:

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-470457117.htm

Fine looking beast...:headbang:

I hear many good things about them.
I'd love one, they're a hell of a good looking bike.

I'd probably find a real yummy TLS though, more penis enlargement. :niceone:

[Fast Eddie]

Do you get a bit of a stiffy every time you type those words or what?

haha i recon he does.. he types it out 3 or 4 times then has to hop onto spankwire.com and rub one out

and I wonder has he ridden any of the bikes he so often comments about?

[GrayWolf]

haha i recon he does.. he types it out 3 or 4 times then has to hop onto spankwire.com and rub one out

and I wonder has he ridden any of the bikes he so often comments about?

of course he has..... isnt it what Playstation is for? :baby:

[Fast Eddie]

of course he has..... isnt it what Playstation is for? :baby:

hahaha too right,

a wealth of life experience via the thumbs and screen

[fstfzr]

Ok thinkk Ive got it honda cbr600f4i 2002ish,

Im stuck on honda for some reason lol loved my old CBR might do a little more touring this year and im thinking this might be a little more practical day to day as well.

few decent examples round between 4 and 6 so its leading the pack at the moment

[ducatilover]

Ok thinkk Ive got it honda cbr600f4i 2002ish,

Im stuck on honda for some reason lol loved my old CBR might do a little more touring this year and im thinking this might be a little more practical day to day as well.

few decent examples round between 4 and 6 so its leading the pack at the moment

Bloody excellent bikes, uber reliable too, have seen many examples clocking up over 120,000km. :headbang: Go well too.

[tigertim20]

Bloody excellent bikes, uber reliable too, have seen many examples clocking up over 120,000km. :headbang: Go well too.

120,000 km? laughable!

A guy on the R1 forum in the USA bought a 2000 F4i brand spanking new.

he is currently up to just over 240,000 MILES.
still original clutch.
no engine work, just oil and filter regularly (uses basic 10/40 car oil too)
plus brake pads, and a couple of plug changes. thats it.

[ducatilover]

120,000 km? laughable!

A guy on the R1 forum in the USA bought a 2000 F4i brand spanking new.

he is currently up to just over 240,000 MILES.
still original clutch.
no engine work, just oil and filter regularly (uses basic 10/40 car oil too)
plus brake pads, and a couple of plug changes. thats it.

Jeeeeeebus! That's ridiculous. :first:

The only reason I wouldn't buy an F4i is; the VFR800.
Both can be had for similar coin and the Viffer is one of my favourite all round bikes.

[tigertim20]

Jeeeeeebus! That's ridiculous. :first:

The only reason I wouldn't buy an F4i is; the VFR800.
Both can be had for similar coin and the Viffer is one of my favourite all round bikes.
do you want one?
FIL has a 98 with 15k miles on the clock. bought it over with him from the USA, and hasnt used it.
mint condition with a handfull of extras, seat cowl etc . . . tempted?

Ive ridden it, its a nice and relaxed bike to ride, but id prefer the 600 myself

[nathan.read]

i recently (10 days ago) stepped up to a bigger bike, I bought a Honda Hornet 900 (22,000km) for a little under $6K
Went for a 200km ride today, awesome bike, comfortable and a bucket load more power than my old CX400.

[GrayWolf]

Jeeeeeebus! That's ridiculous. :first:

The only reason I wouldn't buy an F4i is; the VFR800.
Both can be had for similar coin and the Viffer is one of my favourite all round bikes.

with modern day engines that distance SHOULD'NT be an occasional. The biggest killers of any motor is cold starting, high revs when not fully warmed up and traffic/gear changes...... Once the bikes warmed up and on the open road, which the USA has ridiculously long roads.... Huge milages should'nt be an issue... When I used to 'blat' on a regular 4 day weekend in Europe (an easy 600-1000miles in a go) the bikes had little wear and were running better than at the start. Warmed up, top gear, so very few gear changes, and right in the 'cruise zone' for power.

[ducatilover]

do you want one?
FIL has a 98 with 15k miles on the clock. bought it over with him from the USA, and hasnt used it.
mint condition with a handfull of extras, seat cowl etc . . . tempted?

Ive ridden it, its a nice and relaxed bike to ride, but id prefer the 600 myself
I'll take it.

I have no money though...


with modern day engines that distance SHOULD'NT be an occasional. The biggest killers of any motor is cold starting, high revs when not fully warmed up and traffic/gear changes...... Once the bikes warmed up and on the open road, which the USA has ridiculously long roads.... Huge milages should'nt be an issue... When I used to 'blat' on a regular 4 day weekend in Europe (an easy 600-1000miles in a go) the bikes had little wear and were running better than at the start. Warmed up, top gear, so very few gear changes, and right in the 'cruise zone' for power.
You're not wrong there.
But, many bikes here are used less regularly I suppose, not many 600s make it to 100,000km here :confused: mind you...they do get crashed by wheely stupid idiots...