What should replace my binned R-6 ?

[FkNAmerican]

Well, as many of you know, I wrecked my R-6 about a month ago and now Im feeling pretty damn good again. Getting my jaw unwired and my teeth sorted in the next few weeks and Im starting to think seriously about what my next ride should be. Thought I'd put it to a vote!!

[HornetBoy]

Aprilla :first:
or
ZX14 :yes:

Both beastly machines,although the zx14 is a bit big imo

[FkNAmerican]

Im not interested in the Zx-14. I want a sports bike......not a hyper sports tourer. :scooter:

[HornetBoy]

Im not interested in the Zx-14. I want a sports bike......not a hyper sports tourer. :scooter:

What about the RSV R ?

[DingoZ]

I would go for the R6 again....

[FkNAmerican]

LOL, yeah I really like the '08 R-6 in liquid silver......but Im kinda leaning towards something new. I've done the inline four.....I've done the parellel twin.......now Im thinking V-twin or V-four just for something fresh. I only live ounce (in theory) so I might as well taste as many flavors as I can right?

[xwhatsit]

V4!

VFR800s sound like some sort of alien rocket-ship coming to probe all of our women and destroy our cities :D

But you'd probably call them soft tourers and long in the tooth.

Or, time for a big single. Is that KTM thumper sportsbike out yet?

I love shopping for other people that I don't know much about. Baseless speculation, that's what KB is all about :yes:

[Bonez]

None of the above. Go get yourself a GN250.

[Goblin]

None of the above. Go get yourself a GN250.

Yeah where's the option for back to basics?

[Goblin]

I only live ounce (in theory) so I might as well taste as many flavors as I can right?I reckon you're lucky to have a ounce of life left in you after the R6. What makes you want something faster?

[fatzx10r]

go with the zx10r mate, realy good bike. and completly nut's when ya open it up, great fun :devil2:

[sosman]

ktm lc8 of coarse

[henry]

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|_____ What about one of these.

[NZsarge]

Where's the liquid silver FZ1 option??? :bleh:
What about a superduke? still plenty quick enough but still a riot to ride at lower speeds too.

[sinfull]

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|_____ What about one of these.

Yeah ! No option for a british triple there !

[hullfella]

GSXR600k7, Excellent bike, i just happen to know where theres a MINT one for sale...:2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

GSXR600k7, Excellent bike, i just happen to know where theres a MINT one for sale...:2thumbsup

Ha ha, will you pay the shipping cost?

[hullfella]

NUTS, did not see that.. Ah well,worth a try, must learn to read..

[sels1]

Triumph Daytona 675 - but beware triples are addictive

[kiwifruit]

None of the above. Go get yourself a GN250.


Yeah where's the option for back to basics?

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[Cr1MiNaL]

LOL, yeah I really like the '08 R-6 in liquid silver......but Im kinda leaning towards something new. I've done the inline four.....I've done the parellel twin.......now Im thinking V-twin or V-four just for something fresh. I only live ounce (in theory) so I might as well taste as many flavors as I can right?

Dude ur nuts, I've liked what U've said in the past and you seem like a nice guy. But u haven't done inline fours or anything else, sure U've binned them but that doesnt mean u've ridden them well.

You werent ready for the R6 and your sure as hell not ready for anything bigger. Get a 400 and learn the basics first, take it one step at a time. Just because you have the cash doesnt mean you automatically qualify for a big flash bike.

You've got off that crash bloody lucky and I fear the way you are going you won't live to ride many more... please look at what you are doing and be humble enough to admit your not ready.

Be safe man.

[Renegade]

a white 848

[Mental Trousers]

Should be a multi choice poll :(

[FkNAmerican]

LOL, you assume alot YamahaR64Life.....that wasnt my first bike and I've taken the MSF course TWICE. Ounce before I got my very first 250 and ounce with a friend who was nervous to give him a little support. Both times I got the highest score in the class on the riding portion and a perfect 100 on the written. Second time I took it of course I expected to be the best.......:sunny: .

Just in case you're wondering I still went out with my friends and practiced the basics in empty Walmart parking lots long after the MSF course.

On top of that I ride with alot of ex-racers and stunters and such......we ride hard. I ride with them twice a week. All of them know me and know my skill level. Just because I had an off doesnt all of a sudden mean I cant ride worth a shite and need to get a 400 either. I'll leave it at this: the guys I ride with are more then happy to let me ride thier bikes during the ride outs most of which are liter bikes. That says alot to me because Im the only person I've ever seen them let ride thier bikes.....and Im talking about groups of 30-40 people here. After about 15 ride outs (each one about a 2-3 hour ride) with the large group I got invited to the "A group" ride out which is a smaller select group within the larger group for peeps with a higher skill level that meet ounce a week on a different day. I didnt ask to be in this group. I didnt even know it existed until I was invited. What matters is that other people, some who have been riding for longer then I've been alive, haved owned more motorcycle then I have years in my life, and have racing experience, watched me ride for a period of time in the group and judged my ability, and decided I was good enough for the A-list.

The point Im trying to make is that Im not some noob with a bunch of money that went out and got an R-6 just for the hell of it. I've taken the time to learn how to ride and I will CONTINUE to take the time to improve my riding ability. Thats why I took the MSF course twice.....its why I continued to practice the basics they teach in that course on my own......its why I went to the ride outs twice a week.....its why I made myself ride in the rain when others didnt want to get thier bike dirty or get soaked......its why I scheduled track school at VIR, etc etc etc............

Yeah....I binned the R-6. Shit happens. Doesnt mean all of a sudden I need training wheels. Believe me.....going through a big off like that with serious injuries is a VERY sobering experience. I know Im lucky to be alive and not paralyzed. But I also know that I NEED to get back in the saddle and I cant go backwards when I do. I need to get up, dust myself off, and keep pushing forwards...using the same steady progression that worked so well for me so far. Thats what Im gonna do.

Oh and one more thing. Please dont think Im gonna be running around the streets on a literbike tearing them up. Im not crazy. I dont want to die, I dont want to kill somebody else, and I cant get any speeding tickets. One big reason Im considering a literbike is becuase they just make better streetbikes for a guy my size. Im 6' tall so the literbike frame ergo's suit me a little better. Also they have better midrange which makes them more suitable for around town riding which I do alot of during my daily commute. They also make better bikes then the 600's for long distance highway commuting which I have to do from time to time. They also make excellent track bikes. I would prefer to have a 600 for track work but if I only get to own one bike at a time....I gotta make some concessions and since the vast majorty of my miles will be on the street thats where my priorities have to be. So its a logical thing for me to consider a literbike. Doesnt mean its set in stone. Just something Im considering. Hell, I might get a literbike, sell it, and go back to a 600.......but I'll never know until I try.

Cheers.

[Hinny]

Dude ur nuts, I've liked what U've said in the past and you seem like a nice guy. But u haven't done inline fours or anything else, sure U've binned them but that doesnt mean u've ridden them well.

You werent ready for the R6 and your sure as hell not ready for anything bigger. Get a 400 and learn the basics first, take it one step at a time. Just because you have the cash doesnt mean you automatically qualify for a big flash bike.

You've got off that crash bloody lucky and I fear the way you are going you won't live to ride many more... please look at what you are doing and be humble enough to admit your not ready.

Be safe man.

+1

A chook chaser will keep you happy.
Have more fun, be adventurous.

[Hinny]

Just read your last post.
How about a VFR800?

[FkNAmerican]

yeah I like the VFR800 in principle.......I just wish Honda would update it.

[n0regret5]

tl1000s!!!

[FkNAmerican]

LOL, I know somebody with a heavily modded TL-1000. Dont see many of those around these days. In fact, his is the only one I see on a regular basis.

I kinda like it. If I were gonna go old school like that I'd more likely source out a good 1997 Kawasaki Zx-7.......I've always wanted one of those. I'd even go for something earlier like a '91 if I could actually find one in good condition. So far I've only seen one example that was in perfect condition and the guy wasnt selling it for anything. :).

[unrealone]

Hang on for the RSV4, you know you'll love it :)

[Mikkel]

Good on ya for keeping your focus mate! And trying to judge someone else's skill level without ever having seen them ride is rather pretentious IMHO.

If I was going to buy a brand new mid-range sportsbike I reckon I'd go for the 675! If I was looking at something with a couple of years of use it would be either a 675 or a zx636r... :yes:

But then again, the zx7rr is enough sportsbike for me for now - so will probably look at getting motardish bike for commuting. :D

As for the thous - yeah, they are faster and they are bigger... However, is a thou going to be more fun for YOU? And is it going to be that more fun that it's worth the cost (both acquisition and maintenance - I'm specifically thinking tyres here).

[FkNAmerican]

hehe, yeah Im not really all that worried about tires. If I do get a literbike what I'll prolly end up doing is getting some duel compound sport touring tires for it with a little more tread life ounce I burn through the break in tires..........I can always save the super sticky rubber for the track.

One of my friends recently switched to a dual compound sport touring tire for his 600 and he's pretty happy with it so far. He puts huge miles on his bike commuting so it makes sense for him.

As for the 636......Im thinking of that bike also. I almost bought a 636 as my first 600 and ended up going for a used CBR instead. Always kinda wished I had bought the 636. Now might be a good time to try one.

I've ridden the 675 before. Its a nice bike but they havnt updated the damn thing in awhile. If I decided on a 675 I'd waite until '09 to see what they do with it...if anything.

[Whynot]

LOL, I know somebody with a heavily modded TL-1000. Dont see many of those around these days. In fact, his is the only one I see on a regular basis.

I kinda like it. If I were gonna go old school like that I'd more likely source out a good 1997 Kawasaki Zx-7.......I've always wanted one of those. I'd even go for something earlier like a '91 if I could actually find one in good condition. So far I've only seen one example that was in perfect condition and the guy wasnt selling it for anything. :).

+1 vote for the 97 ZX-7R
:2thumbsup

[Mikkel]

I've ridden the 675 before. Its a nice bike but they havnt updated the damn thing in awhile. If I decided on a 675 I'd waite until '09 to see what they do with it...if anything.

It first came out in 2006 mate, it's not like it's an old machine... And I don't think there's anything that needs fixing btw - at least that's the impression I got.


+1 vote for the 97 ZX-7R
:2thumbsup

:D A bit heavy, but a lot of fun :yes:

[nodrog]

get one of these

[Swoop]

yeah I like the VFR800 in principle.......I just wish Honda would update it.
Some would argue that they should stop updating it and go back a step... The 5th Generation gets rave reviews.
I do like my 6th Gen though.

V4!
VFR800s sound like some sort of alien rocket-ship coming to probe all of our women and destroy our cities :D
Damn. I have work to do!
Women to the left please, cities to the right. I will be with you as soon as possible. Good things take time:bleh:

[NOMIS]

UPGRADE MAN!!!!

R1............. you new that I would say that though huh.

[FkNAmerican]

yeah.....I'd get the R-1 just so I could stare at it all day. I still think its one of the best looking sports bikes on the planet.....including anything from Italy.

[jim.cox]

I vote for the panel van in red (used low miles).

Behold a Ducato...

[NZsarge]

yeah.....I'd get the R-1 just so I could stare at it all day. I still think its one of the best looking sports bikes on the planet.....including anything from Italy.

Right on! :niceone:

[Chickenlegs]

I'd say go for a litre bike, my vote being the 08 ZX10R.

I also wouldn't bother with half the people here since, according to them, having a litre bike means we are compensating for small penises... Irrespective of the fact that they make daily rides SO much easier due to the extra torque...

I've said it before and I'll say it again, A litre bike makes more torque from around 4000rpm, than most 600's make at all...

Edit: Ultimately, it would depend on what you want out of the ride. If you enjoy the screaminess of the engine and working the gearbox, then a 600 may be better. If you feel you want to try being a bit smoother and less frantic, a litre bike would do that. Certainly, I was quite surprised how easy it was to ride the same pace on the bigger bike....

But then you'll know what it's like due to riding them....

[Mikkel]

I'd say go for a litre bike, my vote being the 08 ZX10R.

I also wouldn't bother with half the people here since, according to them, having a litre bike means we are compensating for small penises... Irrespective of the fact that they make daily rides SO much easier due to the extra torque...

I've said it before and I'll say it again, A litre bike makes more torque from around 4000rpm, than most 600's make at all...

Edit: Ultimately, it would depend on what you want out of the ride. If you enjoy the screaminess of the engine and working the gearbox, then a 600 may be better. If you feel you want to try being a bit smoother and less frantic, a litre bike would do that. Certainly, I was quite surprised how easy it was to ride the same pace on the bigger bike....

But then you'll know what it's like due to riding them....

Why not just buy a V-twin then? :scratch:

[Chickenlegs]

Why not just buy a V-twin then? :scratch:

Because to me, they sound wrong...

They just don't sound right when revved, they lack the aggressive scream. And that's a personal preference...

I know people who just don't get inline fours, because to them, they sound wrong...

[Marknz]

08 Gsx-r600

[McJim]

I voted 848 coz before too long everyone and his dog will have a 1098.

The performance of the 848 will still be a bundle of fun after the R6 and I find riding a smaller engined bike harder to be far more satisfying than riding a bigger bike at 50%. Also the smaller engine may even be more economic - look at the price of petrol (gasoline).

And besides - Ducatis just sound better.:niceone:

[brit-bloke]

My 636 is for sale $11000 and looking awesome in black :love:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=156932594

[Griff]

None of the bikes you have one-sidedly indicated.
Maybe a Pizza Delivery Scooter or or a high-visibility pink step-through push bike with basket and bell.

[Griff]

LOL, you assume alot I got my very first friend who was nervous to give him it Both times.....
Second time I took it of course I expected to be the best.......:sunny: .

Just in case you're wondering I went out with my friends in empty Walmart parking lots.

On top of that I ride alot of ex-racers and stunters and such......we ride hard. I ride them twice a week. All of them know me and know my level. Just because I had an off doesnt all of a sudden mean I cant ride shite. I'll leave it at this: the guys I ride are more then happy to let me ride them. That says alot to me because Im the only person I've ever seen them let ride them.....and Im talking about groups of 30-40 people here. After about 15 rides (each one about a 2-3 hour ride) with the large group I got invited to the "A group" ride out which is a smaller select group within the larger group for peeps with a higher skill level that meet ounce a week on a different day. I didnt ask to be in this group. I didnt even know it existed until I was invited. What matters is that other people, some who have been riding for longer then I've been alive, haved owned more motorcycle then I have years in my life, and have experience, watched me for a period of time in the group and decided I was good enough for the A-list.

The point Im trying to make is that Im not some noob with a bunch of money that went out just for the hell of it. I've taken the time to learn how to ride and I will CONTINUE to take the time to improve my riding ability. Thats why I took them twice.....its why I continued to practice the basics they teach in that course on my own......its why I went to the ride twice a week.....its why I made myself ride in the rain when others didnt want to get themselves dirty or get soaked...... etc etc etc............

Yeah....I binned the Shit. Doesnt mean all of a sudden I need training. Believe me.....going through a big off like that with serious injuries is a VERY sobering experience. I know Im lucky to be alive and not paralyzed. But I also know that I NEED to get back in the saddle and I cant go backwards when I do. I need to get up, dust myself off, and keep pushing forwards...using the same steady progression that worked so well for me so far. Thats what Im gonna do.

Oh and one more thing. Please dont think Im gonna be running around the streets tearing them up. Im not crazy. I dont want to die, I dont want to kill somebody else, and I cant get any more tickets. One big reason Im considering a guy my size to suit me a little better. Also they have better midrange which makes them more suitable for around town riding which I do alot of daily. I gotta make some concessions and since the vast majorty will be on the street thats where my priorities have to be. So its a logical thing for me to consider a stone. Just something Im considering. Hell, I might sell it.......but I'll never know until I try.

Cheers.

WHAT???
Did I just read you correctly?
Gosh, dang it.... You Americans....
:sick:

[FkNAmerican]

Brit-bloke......if I lived in NZ I'd buy that bike off you!!! Thats exactly the 636 I'd go for. Beuat. bike mate. Have to ask....why you sellin' it??

[FkNAmerican]

LMBFAO!!! Nice way to edit and screw around with quoting me Griff. I like your sense of humor!!!! That made me laugh so hard I almost split my face open again. Seriously....my scar just got bigger.

[Chickenlegs]

I voted 848 coz before too long everyone and his dog will have a 1098.
And besides - Ducatis just sound better.:niceone:


I rest my case....

There's no accounting for taste...:laugh:

[=cJ=]

CBR 600

Only cos I want one eventually :D

[humphrt]

675 Daytona definately. Rode one once and fell in love instantly. Still a 600 but with heaps more midrange than your inline fours, gotta love that triple sound too.

[brit-bloke]

Brit-bloke......if I lived in NZ I'd buy that bike off you!!! Thats exactly the 636 I'd go for. Beuat. bike mate. Have to ask....why you sellin' it??

I'm selling it to get a Z1000 or something like it maybe a Superduke...I've got a wrist injury and the sportsbike isn't helping...Shame you are not over here buddy...

If I had the cash and better wrists I think the Duc 848 looks mint! :love:

[Zuki Bandit]

Once again, GO THE GIXXER!!!:headbang:

[Griff]

LMBFAO!!! Nice way to edit and screw around with quoting me Griff. I like your sense of humor!!!! That made me laugh so hard I almost split my face open again. Seriously....my scar just got bigger.

No Worries my friend.... It was too difficult to resist.:laugh:

[Mikkel]

No Worries my friend.... It was too difficult to resist.:laugh:

But you passed this one by:


I've got a wrist injury...Shame you are not over here buddy...

:whistle:

[boomer]

+ 1


get one of these


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[zeocen]

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[gijoe1313]

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Onse again ... good to hear you are looking for your next new(ish) ride! Ounce you are back to riding, you'll feel the freedom of two wheels... :whistle:

[FkNAmerican]

Yeah....I sat on a mates CBR600RR last night. Felt good. Made me miss the R-6. Sigh.

Cant friggen waite 'til the doc clears me for riding. Right now Im not even cleared to carry a bunch of groceries which is pathetic. Hell, my face isnt even stable enough for glasses and my eyes are still having issues so contacts are out.

Speaking of which.......riders out there might want to reconsider wearing contacts. If I had had my contacts in during the accident it woulda been bad. Oh and if you're gonna be doing a track day or riding hard ya might wanna wear a mouthguard too. Helps you keep your teeth and prolly protects a little against a broken jaw....which is fairly commom in motorcycle accidents when your neck gets torqued around. Trust me....a broken jaw SUCKS. I've broken my arm four times, gotten bunches of stitches from various sports incidents and mountian bike crashes, and popped a toe out......and this broken jaw shit is by far the most annoying injury I've had.

Its pretty amazing how the big stuff heals up quick and its the little things that hold you back. I mean, I talked to my mom today and she was telling me how when she came into the ER my nose was hanging off my face and my jaw was over to one side. That shit healed up in a matter of weeks it seems but my nose still cant support the weight of glasses and I cant strain my jaw by carrying any weight. From the look of things though Im 100%....its just under the surface that Im still fucked up.

Go figure.

Feelin' good though. Got me some Hershey's Choco milk, some tomato soup, my protein shakes..........

Went to an organic grocery store today just to LOOK at solid food and OMFG the food looked good. They had all kinds of stuff I wanted to cram down my face. The Javanese Tofu, Carolina Chicken, and Spinach and Feta Quesadillas looked particularly tasty. The Santa Fe grilled beef salad with onions and peppers..........ok I gotta stop before I go crazy.

Ugh.

[Tickler]

What about a KTM RC8?

Those things look like nothing else out there at the moment! and from what i read; they dont go too badly either!

[discotex]

Speaking of which.......riders out there might want to reconsider wearing contacts. If I had had my contacts in during the accident it woulda been bad.

Been off KB for a while and missed the details. Holy shit mate sounds like a bit of a smarter!

Saw in the other thread you get the wires out in a couple of days. Hope it goes ok. I can imagine how fucking annoying life could get with your mouth wired shut! Bad enough with a cast on a leg or arm.

What's the deal with the contacts? Surely wearing glasses in a crash is going to be worse?

Oh, and on-topic, wait for the '09 bikes to be release before making a call if you can wait that long :)