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Wow - that bike is gorgeious! Best of luck man, hope you can stay out of the way of morons, and avoid being one yourself.
Clown, it gives an idea as what the torque band is like. Also, ever heard of track days?Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: loic2003
Hey, what's she like? I was going to pick one up since they're in the 600 range and twins (although not a v ). On the website, there's videos, but none have the sound of the thing. Could you record a video of you revving it so I can hear it go? Slap in on youtube or somehting.
Also, what's the power like? Is there enough torque for a 650 twin? Think it'd pull a decent wheelie?
I found the stance a little high on that bike, you think it could use a slightly lower set of handlebars?
wtf? a decent wheelie? Do all of us bike riders a favor and don't raise our insurance when you end up in the hospital.
Originally posted by: loic2003
Clown, it gives an idea as what the torque band is like. Also, ever heard of track days?Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: loic2003
Hey, what's she like? I was going to pick one up since they're in the 600 range and twins (although not a v ). On the website, there's videos, but none have the sound of the thing. Could you record a video of you revving it so I can hear it go? Slap in on youtube or somehting.
Also, what's the power like? Is there enough torque for a 650 twin? Think it'd pull a decent wheelie?
I found the stance a little high on that bike, you think it could use a slightly lower set of handlebars?
wtf? a decent wheelie? Do all of us bike riders a favor and don't raise our insurance when you end up in the hospital.
Stop trotting around on your high horse already.
Originally posted by: Baked
Man, what's w/ the tags on the jacket. Every white guy wanna be black.
Originally posted by: funboy42
I like the bike and think everything looks cool BUT the front rotors. They give me the impression of a flower with the rounded ends and the gold in the middle and in a way, IMO, pussy's the bike out a little.
Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Originally posted by: funboy42
I like the bike and think everything looks cool BUT the front rotors. They give me the impression of a flower with the rounded ends and the gold in the middle and in a way, IMO, pussy's the bike out a little.
The supersport line of Kawasaki's bikes have the 'petal' rotors too, and, IMO, they are sexxxxxxxxxxy. To each his own.
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Originally posted by: funboy42
I like the bike and think everything looks cool BUT the front rotors. They give me the impression of a flower with the rounded ends and the gold in the middle and in a way, IMO, pussy's the bike out a little.
The supersport line of Kawasaki's bikes have the 'petal' rotors too, and, IMO, they are sexxxxxxxxxxy. To each his own.
i still like Ducs
Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Originally posted by: funboy42
I like the bike and think everything looks cool BUT the front rotors. They give me the impression of a flower with the rounded ends and the gold in the middle and in a way, IMO, pussy's the bike out a little.
The supersport line of Kawasaki's bikes have the 'petal' rotors too, and, IMO, they are sexxxxxxxxxxy. To each his own.
i still like Ducs
same here... the 999 is ultimate sexiness. Reliability and maintainence on the otherhand... FTL...
friend has a 999 and is always having problems. Also, valve adjustments are often and $$... they had an s2r before that I don't think had any issues - other than a bent subframe from the factory. :-/ (it was recalled and duc fixed it though)
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Originally posted by: funboy42
I like the bike and think everything looks cool BUT the front rotors. They give me the impression of a flower with the rounded ends and the gold in the middle and in a way, IMO, pussy's the bike out a little.
The supersport line of Kawasaki's bikes have the 'petal' rotors too, and, IMO, they are sexxxxxxxxxxy. To each his own.
i still like Ducs
same here... the 999 is ultimate sexiness. Reliability and maintainence on the otherhand... FTL...
friend has a 999 and is always having problems. Also, valve adjustments are often and $$... they had an s2r before that I don't think had any issues - other than a bent subframe from the factory. :-/ (it was recalled and duc fixed it though)
if i can find an S2R for a steal, and i have the cash, im buying it, it will be a "fun" first bike... :Q
however, a Monster 650 i will settle for as well.
but i will also be looking all over.
a guy at school has a BMW 1200cc sport bike, i dont know Beamers much, but its sexy. nice shoei helmet too.
he told me to start on like a night hawk (what he started on)
Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Originally posted by: funboy42
I like the bike and think everything looks cool BUT the front rotors. They give me the impression of a flower with the rounded ends and the gold in the middle and in a way, IMO, pussy's the bike out a little.
The supersport line of Kawasaki's bikes have the 'petal' rotors too, and, IMO, they are sexxxxxxxxxxy. To each his own.
i still like Ducs
same here... the 999 is ultimate sexiness. Reliability and maintainence on the otherhand... FTL...
friend has a 999 and is always having problems. Also, valve adjustments are often and $$... they had an s2r before that I don't think had any issues - other than a bent subframe from the factory. :-/ (it was recalled and duc fixed it though)
if i can find an S2R for a steal, and i have the cash, im buying it, it will be a "fun" first bike... :Q
however, a Monster 650 i will settle for as well.
but i will also be looking all over.
a guy at school has a BMW 1200cc sport bike, i dont know Beamers much, but its sexy. nice shoei helmet too.
he told me to start on like a night hawk (what he started on)
yeah nighthawks are good starter bikes.. kind of known for being ugly but eh, it's a first bike.
I know a guy that has the new k1200r... it's pretty neat. lots of cool electronics.. like electronically adjustable suspension. good stuff.. I personally REALLY like the k1200s.. (basically the r but with full fairings..) both are too $$ for me at the moment and insurance would destroy me
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Nice bike! :thumbsup:
How much if you don't mind me asking?
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Nice bike! :thumbsup:
How much if you don't mind me asking?
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: zixxer
Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Originally posted by: funboy42
I like the bike and think everything looks cool BUT the front rotors. They give me the impression of a flower with the rounded ends and the gold in the middle and in a way, IMO, pussy's the bike out a little.
The supersport line of Kawasaki's bikes have the 'petal' rotors too, and, IMO, they are sexxxxxxxxxxy. To each his own.
i still like Ducs
same here... the 999 is ultimate sexiness. Reliability and maintainence on the otherhand... FTL...
friend has a 999 and is always having problems. Also, valve adjustments are often and $$... they had an s2r before that I don't think had any issues - other than a bent subframe from the factory. :-/ (it was recalled and duc fixed it though)
if i can find an S2R for a steal, and i have the cash, im buying it, it will be a "fun" first bike... :Q
however, a Monster 650 i will settle for as well.
but i will also be looking all over.
a guy at school has a BMW 1200cc sport bike, i dont know Beamers much, but its sexy. nice shoei helmet too.
he told me to start on like a night hawk (what he started on)
yeah nighthawks are good starter bikes.. kind of known for being ugly but eh, it's a first bike.
I know a guy that has the new k1200r... it's pretty neat. lots of cool electronics.. like electronically adjustable suspension. good stuff.. I personally REALLY like the k1200s.. (basically the r but with full fairings..) both are too $$ for me at the moment and insurance would destroy me
he said he got the Beamer for $8500, so im not sure what Beamer it is, but its full fairings everything. speedo goes up to 180, im not sure if that will allow you to figure out which one it is
Originally posted by: zixxer
how hot does it get where you live? I'm a huge advocate of gear - but here in atlanta it's 94 (feels like 102).. it sucks because if I ride w/ gear (mesh jacket + gauntlet gloves) I get nasty sweaty. Every so often I ride without my jacket if I'm going to work or a clients house. I don't want to jinx myself... but bleh.
Originally posted by: KLin
Please don't do this.
Originally posted by: zixxer
I'm going to half-second that... lol... as far as tennis shoes those aren't horrible (all leather+ some ankle protection) but pick up some cheap boots.
how hot does it get where you live? I'm a huge advocate of gear - but here in atlanta it's 94 (feels like 102).. it sucks because if I ride w/ gear (mesh jacket + gauntlet gloves) I get nasty sweaty. Every so often I ride without my jacket if I'm going to work or a clients house. I don't want to jinx myself... but bleh.