My search begins

[GeoffWhite]

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=2674191&cat=&lpid=

this one is close to you dave.
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=2581818&cat=&lpid=

Hmm...
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=2473672&cat=&lpid=1

[BumpaD_Z28]

 

Are you sure you want a GSXR The full on super sports are COOL !!! But we plan on venturing down the freeway, and the naked / intermediate bikes are A LOT more uh "comfortable" ...

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=2630354&cat=&lpid=

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=2647529&cat=&lpid=



~DaVe

[NVMYZ28]

Get the crotch rocket

Get a Yamaha R1.... so then when you get tired of it, I can buy it off to stuff the motor into the Raptor 

[MAX]

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=2681993&cat=&lpid=
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=2676859&cat=&lpid=

[Rockin C Racing]

Hoppie is right.  So go get a busa and then when you are done, Jeff can have his engine.  Everyone wins








Except Geoff   

[GeoffWhite]

I'm pretty sure I want a crotch rocket. I love the noise!!! He he!! I have a lot of shopping around to do so I might wait and see all your guys bikes first.

[kagato]

I'm pretty sure I want a crotch rocket. I love the noise!!! He he!! I have a lot of shopping around to do so I might wait and see all your guys bikes first.

Thats whats I would suggest, Yea keep an eye open in the meantime but check everyones out, ride them (at owners approval of course  ) and decide how you will be riding.  i weighed the pro's and cons of all types (hence the reason the guys were saying my candidates were all over the place) sat on and played around with all of them and finally decided on one that was a great find for cheap that was comfortable for the long trips, sporty and quick enough to not outgrow after the learning curve, and reliable and versatile enough to commute with if I decide to!
 

[GeoffWhite]

Well I've ridden a few bikes before. I've been on an 1100 honda shadow, and a YZF 1000 among other bikes and I know which is more comfortable and which is more fun! Either way I won't be getting a bike for a while. I've got too much other crap to take care of first.

Hey Roy. You wouldn't be pissed if I bought the same bike would you?
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=2600663&cat=&lpid=

PS I need someone to look at it for me! UGG!!! Someone help?? I'll even let you ride it! LOL!

[BumpaD_Z28]

I'm pretty sure I want a crotch rocket. I love the noise!!! He he!! I have a lot of shopping around to do so I might wait and see all your guys bikes first.

Thats whats I would suggest, Yea keep an eye open in the meantime but check everyones out, ride them (at owners approval of course  ) and decide how you will be riding.  i weighed the pro's and cons of all types (hence the reason the guys were saying my candidates were all over the place) sat on and played around with all of them and finally decided on one that was a great find for cheap that was comfortable for the long trips, sporty and quick enough to not outgrow after the learning curve, and reliable and versatile enough to commute with if I decide to!
 

ROY !

Why the hell did you just type all that

JUST TYPE "I speced it out" next time !!! And we all understand the research depth that went into it 

~Hop

[MAX]

I'm pretty sure I want a crotch rocket. I love the noise!!! He he!! I have a lot of shopping around to do so I might wait and see all your guys bikes first.

Thats whats I would suggest, Yea keep an eye open in the meantime but check everyones out, ride them (at owners approval of course  ) and decide how you will be riding.  i weighed the pro's and cons of all types (hence the reason the guys were saying my candidates were all over the place) sat on and played around with all of them and finally decided on one that was a great find for cheap that was comfortable for the long trips, sporty and quick enough to not outgrow after the learning curve, and reliable and versatile enough to commute with if I decide to!
 

ROY !

Why the hell did you just type all that

JUST TYPE "I speced it out" next time !!! And we all understand the research depth that went into it 

~Hop

Roy just admit it that some funny stuff there.

[DaBo_Z28]

I'm pretty sure I want a crotch rocket. I love the noise!!! He he!! I have a lot of shopping around to do so I might wait and see all your guys bikes first.

Thats whats I would suggest, Yea keep an eye open in the meantime but check everyones out, ride them (at owners approval of course  ) and decide how you will be riding.  i weighed the pro's and cons of all types (hence the reason the guys were saying my candidates were all over the place) sat on and played around with all of them and finally decided on one that was a great find for cheap that was comfortable for the long trips, sporty and quick enough to not outgrow after the learning curve, and reliable and versatile enough to commute with if I decide to!
 

ROY !

Why the hell did you just type all that

JUST TYPE "I speced it out" next time !!! And we all understand the research depth that went into it 

~Hop

Roy just admit it that some funny stuff there.

I think all that meant that he had to convince Liz he needed it !

[kagato]

Well I've ridden a few bikes before. I've been on an 1100 honda shadow, and a YZF 1000 among other bikes and I know which is more comfortable and which is more fun! Either way I won't be getting a bike for a while. I've got too much other crap to take care of first.

Hey Roy. You wouldn't be pissed if I bought the same bike would you?
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=2600663&cat=&lpid=

PS I need someone to look at it for me! UGG!!! Someone help?? I'll even let you ride it! LOL!

Nope......That would mean you have great taste
  I wouldn't get that one unless he pulls his head out and be honest about the details and asked for what its worth, which is at least a couple hundred under 2 grand!
I would know I looked at it about an hour before I put some hold money down on the one I own.


Yeah I could have but saying I spec'd it out is just not cool enough

[GeoffWhite]

he sold it anyway. Oh well. The search continues... I went and looked at some bikes today that I really like. Too bad they are all new..

Kawasaki versys. Feels great to sit on, but I'm sure it's not fast enough

 
Kawasaki V 1000 Felt pretty good, but a little too forward positioned.


Suzuki V-Storm 1000. I really liked this bike a lot. It felt great, but proly too slow! LOL!


Honda 919. Not as comfortable, but I bet it's fast enough to keep me satisfied for a while.


I sat on a bunch of cruisers and they are wayyyy to heavy. Not gonna happen. Then I sat on a few CBR 1000s, a couple of GSX Rs, and an R1 and my wrists started to hurt from just sitting there. Not gonna happen. At least I know what I'm looking for now. No yamahas there so I'll have to go to the yamaha dealer to check them out!

[The Sad]

Didn't we warn you about super sports.

I think the Z1000 and the 919 are both pretty comfy.  About the same as my current bike.

The Versys has the same engine as my 650 IIRC.  Not a drag strip winner, but still not a slouch. (you will probably get used to the power and be in my boat however)

[GeoffWhite]

Yeah I forgot I was 18 when I rode my last bullet bike LOL! In the specs the versys only put out 44 ftlbs of torque and the ninja out out 48 ftlbs of torque, and the versys is 10 lbs heavier. Still a very comfy bike.

[NVMYZ28]

I dont know much about bikes... but my buddy had a ZX9R that was a blast to ride.  Its the only bullet bike ive ridden, but it had gobs of power.  I'm sure Id get used to it and start wanting more though

[BumpaD_Z28]

humm I like Honda 919's but the others

This was offered to me while lookin it is in UT somehwere :

"Dave, I have 2 monsters, one going up for sale when the wifey gets pregnant.   '99 750 with Termi Carbonfiber pipe, newer looking (current style) turn signals and cooler mirrors. Also has a carbonfiber rear tire "hugger". Bike is red.  Almost sold it last year for $3700 until my wife decided she wanted it. Let me know if you're interested, but it probably won't be selling for at least 4 months...

-Dan"



And yes I keep suggesting DUC's 'cause "I" think they are the best !!!     

~Hop

[GeoffWhite]

I might be very interested in it. If you say it's good then it must be good. Do you know if he still has it? I like the red. Seems cool! I dunno about the 750 though. You will be faster..... LOL!! And It dosn't look like I can get a hot babe on the back of it? Where am I gonna put all my stuff for the road trips? Do you like yours?

Ok went and sat on one of these. Me likie... Yamaha FZ 1

[BumpaD_Z28]

I might be very interested in it. If you say it's good then it must be good. Do you know if he still has it? I like the red. Seems cool! I dunno about the 750 though. You will be faster..... LOL!! And It dosn't look like I can get a hot babe on the back of it? Where am I gonna put all my stuff for the road trips? Do you like yours?

I'll find out if it is still available ...

You can take the seat cowl off and carry a passenger ... new girlfriend yet

You can get soft saddle bags like this:


And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE mine !!! I think I start it about every other day, and I've already been farther than Roy ... 8 miles !!!

See YOU in less than a WEEK !!!

[GeoffWhite]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-SUZUKI-GSF600S-BANDIT_W0QQitemZ220204821905QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220204821905

Hmm................... It's in vegas baby! LOL!!

[Rockin C Racing]

If you like the FZ1 then you would like the Bandit.  IMO the my Bandit was more comfortable than the FZ1.  The 1200 had plenty of power too.  I had a 2004 that was carbed, I understand the new ones are now fuel injected so that only made it better.

[GeoffWhite]

Yeah. But finding something in my price range is pretty much impossible. Unless I want a moped! LOL!

[BumpaD_Z28]

RESPONSE:

Yes, the 750 is still around but not up for sale until my wife gets pregnant. It won't be sold or even "posted" for at least 2-3 months, so no worries.

Asking $3700, which is very fair. So much, that a guy was going to come back with a check after riding it last year...then my wife decided to keep it.

~Hop

[GeoffWhite]

Tell him to knock her up! LOL!! I'm not sure i really like a twin engine anyway. I'd have to ride one to really tell I guess!

[BumpaD_Z28]

Tell him to knock her up! LOL!! I'm not sure i really like a twin engine anyway. I'd have to ride one to really tell I guess!

Watch / Listen :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw5o1TB9ezI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_QygVeaMmU


"The signature Ducati engine, a transverse 90° twin with the front cylinder approximately parallel to the ground and the rear cylinder vertical, is sometimes referred to as an "L" twin"




I'll quit bantering you someday ...