Street-fighter GSXR or New bike?

[R6_kid:Me]

So i've got this dilema where I want to have a more relaxed riding position and get some weight off of my wrists.

I have a spare top clamp for my bike which i can modify to take a set of risers and bars and use to 'street fighter' or 'tourer-ize' my GSXR1000K3 at a cost of around $150.

or

I go and check out different bikes that are already setup in this way, but don't have the 'sport suspension' of my GSXR... XJR1300/SV1000 etc, sell my bike and replace it with something that is already setup?

What would you do?

[enigma51]

So i've got this dilema where I want to have a more relaxed riding position and get some weight off of my wrists.

I have a spare top clamp for my bike which i can modify to take a set of risers and bars and use to 'street fighter' or 'tourer-ize' my GSXR1000K3 at a cost of around $150.

or

I go and check out different bikes that are already setup in this way, but don't have the 'sport suspension' of my GSXR... XJR1300/SV1000 etc, sell my bike and replace it with something that is already setup?

What would you do?

Those new 1100 monsters look the business

http://www.streetfighter.ducati.it/main_en.html

[nodrog:Me]

What would you do?

i would trade it in for a speed triple.

[Morcs]

Heli bars.

nuff said.

[Gremlin]

What would you do?

Do you like the gsxr besides the riding position?

And will fitting bars only, completely fix the riding position for you? ie, sportsbikes have seat and pegs close together, is it a bit cramped etc.

[-df-]

My 2001 R1 is awesome as a streetfighter...very comfortable.

I say do it, they look great as well.

[OutForADuck]

Do it.. the seating position is no hassle (take it from an old bastard) and the bar conversation will radically change the bikes feel and attitude... if you like the streetfighter/motard style riding you'll love.

Cheap way to extend you life with the bike!!!

[kiwifruit]

What would you do?

I'd become a fit bastard that could 'andle the riding position

[Gremlin]

... and the bar conversation will radically change the bikes feel and attitude...

wow... talking to your bike fixed the problem? There ya go R6... have a chat to the bike.

me thinks he meant conversion

[AllanB]

I regularly talk to my bike and if I twist my wrist it talks back

If you like the GSXR than I say get the bars.

[Scouse]

A new set of bars wont give you any better midrange power witch is what street fighters are all about when all said and done.

[Coyote]

I remember you being quite keen on streetfighters. It's cheap enough so give it a shot making the gixxer a 'fighter. If you don't like it, then consider other bikes. Test ride a few and see if they're more your style.

[R6_kid:Me]

Those new 1100 monsters look the business

http://www.streetfighter.ducati.it/main_en.html

Sure! Find me one for $8k NZD that's not dodgy and i'll be there with my money. I'm slightly limited in budget if i get a different bike.

Truth is i WANT an FZ1 set up the same as The Strangers. But I don't have that sort of $$$ to put in to a bike. If I did the conversation wouldn't be about whether to get an FZ1 or a Speed Triple, i'd be a matter of which I could afford.

What I do have is a GSXR1000k3 with 150hp at the wheel... midrange... LOL! Got most most of the stuff to 'fighter it, and a couple of contacts that can help with the rest.

Looks like im going to have a fun weekend tinkering and making stuff

[Cajun]

sf the 1k be best bet mate

then you can also track it pretty easy

its got the go fast bits and handles

[AllanB]

A new set of bars wont give you any better midrange power witch is what street fighters are all about when all said and done.

NAh - wrong - the entire street-fighter thing started with guys crashing their early GSXR's, and similar sports bikes and removing the damaged fairings etc, and adding MX bars. Midrange power had nothing to do with it until Triumph made their own 'factory' street-fighter.