Upgrade recommendations?

[theGSXRJedi]

Have at it guys and girls!

Time for me to upgrade, what do you all recommend ( realistically )

I currently ride an 04 GSX250, what is a good step up, I am a Suzuki fan, but not limiting my self to Suzuki, GSX-R600 or SV1000S are my current choices.

Yes/No/Other

[haydes55]

Need more info, what's your skill level? What experience with bikes have you had? What type of riding do you do and what do you want to do with your bigger bike? Are you responsible or a little reckless?

[DrunkenMistake]

If you want to go flat out like a bat out of hell get the 600, if you want a bit of grunt and the ability to toodle at a good pace, get the SV

[The Reibz]

Get the SV. Its a better all round bike, put a pack rack on it and carry shit for touring, the odd track day, weekend thrash of the backroads.
But if I was you I would just stop fucking around and just get a hayabusa...

[tigertim20]

what years of the aforementioned bikes are you looking at?

Id suggest once youve decided roughly what you want, make sure you go test a couple of other manufacturers equivalents, i.e. if you like the gsxr600, go try a zx636 / cbr600 / r6 as well. usually they are pretty similar, but the small differences between the manufacturers can make the difference between a good bike, and one that fits you perfectly.

what sort of riding do you do? commute, weekend rides, touring, trackdays?

what sort od budget do you have?

are you a short fat cunt, or a tall lanky streak of weasel piss?

[ital916]

Superduke 990R or a busa/14.

[DrunkenMistake]

Superduke 990R or a busa/14.


The gentle commuters

[AllanB]

Hornet 900. Suzuki's are so lame ......

[theGSXRJedi]

Been riding since I was 10 im 31 now, road use only, commute in summer and a good day out for a ride is what I am looking for. Leaning towards the SV. 5ft9 little chubby, budget around 10k . Id love a busa... maybe next time though

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[ital916]

Been riding since I was 10 im 31 now, road use only, commute in summer and a good day out for a ride is what I am looking for. Leaning towards the SV. 5ft9 little chubby, budget around 10k . Id love a busa... maybe next time though

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There you go.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-621927932.htm

Easy decision for that money I reckon.

[theGSXRJedi]

Nice, I like that. I will consider anything Japanese. Can anyone shed some light on ninjas, good? bad?


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[macka77]

Nice, I like that. I will consider anything Japanese. Can anyone shed some light on ninjas, good? bad?


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iv got a tidy 07 gsxr600 with a yoshi exhuast for sale 7k if your interested ?

[theGSXRJedi]

More info, I just might be

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[macka77]

More info, I just might be

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ok i will get a photo up tomorrow

[Wingnut]

GSXR Thou. Just so your profile name remains relevant

[pratik8890]

Superduke 990R or a busa/14.

I agree for Hayabusa, I just test rode one yesterday at Freedom Moto in Palmy and man it was good. They look heavy but when it comes to riding on straight roads or corners they pretty easy to maneuver.

Here the link:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=670307416


The bike has done 57k so far and it will come fully serviced and with some warranty.

Asking priuce is 10995 but i reckon you cqan easily negotiate around your buidget ( 10 K ) if you pay them upfront in cash.




Get the SV. Its a better all round bike, put a pack rack on it and carry shit for touring, the odd track day, weekend thrash of the backroads.
But if I was you I would just stop fucking around and just get a hayabusa...

+1 for Hayabusa



Been riding since I was 10 im 31 now, road use only, commute in summer and a good day out for a ride is what I am looking for. Leaning towards the SV. 5ft9 little chubby, budget around 10k . Id love a busa... maybe next time though
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I've never ridden a SV but rode Hayabusa yesterday and it was one of the best bike that I've ridden so far..and you can easily touch both your feet on the ground also. Very comfy , you dont have to lean too much, it just gives you a natural riding position so thats pretty neat and it can also carry a passenger if need be with no sweat being one of the most powerful bikes in the world ( 1340 cc )..Give it a thought, you wont regret it and good luck with the sale :)

Did someone say Ninja- There a tidy Ninja 06' model just advertised yesterday on trademe, it has done 34k and the seller is wanting 8 k for it. Below is the link:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-674760910.htm


It'd be a good buy if you want, also falls into your budget and you could prolly use the rest of 2k on gear and insurance. Once again good luck with the sale, dont rush and just take your time to decide what you wanna buy.:headbang:

[Berg]

If you are a Suzuki fan I'd also suggest a GSR750. Mrs Berg has one that she's put 50,000km on in the past two years and its a really nice bike to ride. Been used as a long distance commuter, tourer and weekend scratcher.

[tigertim20]

Been riding since I was 10 im 31 now, road use only, commute in summer and a good day out for a ride is what I am looking for. Leaning towards the SV. 5ft9 little chubby, budget around 10k . Id love a busa... maybe next time though

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with a budget like that I dont understand why you're looking at an SV . . .

[theGSXRJedi]

I like SVs thats why I am looking at them.

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[macka77]

[QUOTE=Wingnut;1130650288]GSXR Thou. Just so your profile name remains relevant[/QUOT

i like keeping a low profile im just not into impressing you with all my bikes in my garage, those who list lots of bikes usually have shitters

[tigertim20]

Been riding since I was 10 im 31 now, road use only, commute in summer and a good day out for a ride is what I am looking for. Leaning towards the SV. 5ft9 little chubby, budget around 10k . Id love a busa... maybe next time though

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I like SVs thats why I am looking at them.

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fair enough, you want something you like for you.
based on what youve said I would have stuff like the following on my watchlist. (these are just a few from a 2 minute browse on tardme, theres fucking loads of great bikes out there in the 10k bracket, the worlds your oyster!)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-662182742.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-668169289.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-668966981.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-669338779.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-670518581.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-671649040.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-674463834.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-674867446.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-669469323.htm

I only looked at about 3 pages, but there is, IMO some way better bikes out there than an SV if you have 10 to spend. of course you could get a stock SV and spend the balance on some nice bolt ons I guess . . .

and dont let anyone tell you you cant / shouldnt / dont want to commute on a sportsbike, Ive been commuting on 600 and 1000cc sportbikes for years and never had an issue

[theGSXRJedi]

Thanks tigertim ill have a look through them

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[BuzzardNZ]

Thanks tigertim ill have a look through them

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If you do end up getting a SV, your first mod should be getting the suspension sorted. Stock suspension on them is pitiful.

[ital916]

If you do end up getting a SV, your first mod should be getting the suspension sorted. Stock suspension on them is pitiful.

Amen to that. Took a mates sv1000 for a blat up 16 once with the stock suspension. After hitting some potholes mid corner, I couldn't tell whether it was cow shit or my own shit covering the back of the bike :killingme

[theGSXRJedi]

I may stay clear of an sv and go gsxr, after some things ive heard, here and from mates

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[macka77]

I may stay clear of an sv and go gsxr, after some things ive heard, here and from mates

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[theGSXRJedi]

Got it replied

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