what to buy

[nsrpaul]

have been looking at new bikes for a while now and myself and a few others I know have all run into simlar probs findin what we want, has to meet the following
-don;t want a hyper missile 70hp would be heaps , enough so its still ok with her indoors on the back
-must look cool
-racer type riding position ( I like uncomfortable bikes)
-japanese reliabilty( no ducatis )
-sportsbike brakes and suspension
-must be relatively new , undert 15000ks ,no 15 yr old 400s with a million ks and 10 owners
sv 650 came close but bland looks and crap brakes and suspension
the nsr I have is awsome but no good 2 up and a bit unrelaible and thirsty to tour

[WINJA]

have been looking at new bikes for a while now and myself and a few others I know have all run into simlar probs findin what we want, has to meet the following
-don;t want a hyper missile 70hp would be heaps , enough so its still ok with her indoors on the back
-must look cool
-racer type riding position ( I like uncomfortable bikes)
-japanese reliabilty( no ducatis )
-sportsbike brakes and suspension
-must be relatively new , undert 15000ks ,no 15 yr old 400s with a million ks and 10 owners
sv 650 came close but bland looks and crap brakes and suspension
the nsr I have is awsome but no good 2 up and a bit unrelaible and thirsty to tour

I THOUGHT YOU ALREADY HAD A GSXR

[nsrpaul]

yes already have a gsxr , but don't have much use for a hyper missile
like the looks , brakes , handling package tho

[Sensei]

Don't forget ya don't speed either !!!

[justsomeguy]

Sounds like my next bike - well the criteria atleast.

Is the SV650 really so bad?? I've never riden one.......

Is it possible to repair/make up for the deficiencies.......

How much would it cost to repair??

Cos I was thinking of an SV650 in 10 months -- but seem to keep picking a ZXR400 as my next bike -- the fact that the ZXR will be half as expensive as an SV is another thing == agree the SV looks bland

You need the full fairing - then it looks much better.

[nsrpaul]

Don't forget ya don't speed either !!!

thats why I have no need for a missile , are you a bit slow or was that a crap atempt at sarcasim

[justsomeguy]

One of the BRONZ instructors owns a 2002 SV650 - older shape - he has a standard bike and says that he has no problems keeping up with riders on any roads......

But I've read about the suspension and brakes issue before - Zapf who owned a late 2004 model said that apart from the susp and brks the bike was also rather top heavy - is that the case??

Details please -

[nsrpaul]

sv was close , motor rocks but soggy suspension , sad brakes , guess could upgrade those items but not cheaply

[WINJA]

yes already have a gsxr , but don't have much use for a hyper missile
like the looks , brakes , handling package tho

I THINK I SMELL BULLSHIT, WITH YOUR SELF CONTROL YOU COULD KEEP THE MISSLE AND GO SLOW

[Skyryder]

have been looking at new bikes for a while now and myself and a few others I know have all run into simlar probs findin what we want, has to meet the following
-don;t want a hyper missile 70hp would be heaps , enough so its still ok with her indoors on the back
-must look cool
-racer type riding position ( I like uncomfortable bikes)
-japanese reliabilty( no ducatis )
-sportsbike brakes and suspension
-must be relatively new , undert 15000ks ,no 15 yr old 400s with a million ks and 10 owners
sv 650 came close but bland looks and crap brakes and suspension
the nsr I have is awsome but no good 2 up and a bit unrelaible and thirsty to tour

What about pedal power.

Skyyryder

[Teflon]

have been looking at new bikes for a while now and myself and a few others I know have all run into simlar probs findin what we want, has to meet the following
-don;t want a hyper missile 70hp would be heaps , enough so its still ok with her indoors on the back
-must look cool
-racer type riding position ( I like uncomfortable bikes)
-japanese reliabilty( no ducatis )
-sportsbike brakes and suspension
-must be relatively new , undert 15000ks ,no 15 yr old 400s with a million ks and 10 owners
sv 650 came close but bland looks and crap brakes and suspension
the nsr I have is awsome but no good 2 up and a bit unrelaible and thirsty to tour

Why don't you put a single in your NSR?.

[nsrpaul]

What about pedal power.

Skyyryder

have pedal power asa well , mountain bikes rock

[nsrpaul]

Why don't you put a single in your NSR?.

have seriusly considerd it but don't have the time for a special and have heard horror stories bout the afect of the vibes on the frame as i do a lot of ks

[nsrpaul]

I THINK I SMELL BULLSHIT, WITH YOUR SELF CONTROL YOU COULD KEEP THE MISSLE AND GO SLOW

have been doin that on the gsxr for the last 12 months but thank you winja , your comments are helpfull and intelegent as always

[justsomeguy]

Can you fuckers stop the bullshit and answer his original question so newbies like me can learn something.............