So what do I ride next for a Motorcycle?

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2009
    I didnt know there was such a huge HP difference in the kawi and yamaha.

    Looks great to me! Just get a fender eliminator and pipe...but Im biased, as I have its little brother :)

    My biggest complaint is the HIDEOUS mirrors. The blinkers remind me of a fat ladys arm.
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    -Cody
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2009
    Your ZX-6 is a very nice setup. I like the Banana type swingarm.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    Looks like I'm getting a new bike as well. Got a deal I can't pass up and worked a great insurance rate with my new insurance agent.

    Well, it's another Honda for me. 3rd in a row, and I am keeping my old bike as well.

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited September 2009
    brand new? I didnt even realize they still made the RR's
    -Cody
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    New but it's a 2008 model. $6999 + tax on a new CBR1000RR, I can't pass that up. $60 a month to insure both that and my CBR1100XX. XX is going to have liability only, full coverage on the RR.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited September 2009
    wow, thats an insane deal! Congrats!
    -Cody
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    Cody, just so you know, the next ridesmart track day is going to be in TWS on Monday. That's in College Station, isn't it?

    https://www.ridesmart.info/
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2009
    Seven grand for a CBR1000RR? THat's fantastic. Well done sir.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Seven grand for a CBR1000RR? THat's fantastic. Well done sir.

    There's four of us getting one, everyone already has a bike. Just too good of a deal. Luckily we all picked different colours... :)

    0.99% financing as well from Honda.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited September 2009
    Sami wrote: »
    Cody, just so you know, the next ridesmart track day is going to be in TWS on Monday. That's in College Station, isn't it?

    https://www.ridesmart.info/

    I was going to go to one in October, as its on a sunday (my only day off), but if I'm buying a house, thats going to be put off.
    -Cody
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited September 2009
    They have that same deal advertised here at our local Honda shop...

    2008 HONDA CBR1000RR, WOW!! SAVE OVER $4500!! PRICE slashed to ONLY $6,999*!! MSRP is $11,599. $0 DOWN FINANCING available as low as 0.99% for 36 months thru 12/31/09, OAC.

    ... If they have a new all black one in stock, I wont be able to pass that up...I cant believe that price :eek:
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  • CLPolk
    CLPolk Posts: 133
    edited September 2009
    Here is my ride 2003 100" Custom [IMG]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/42328341@N05/3904268659/&quot; title="1 by banya570, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3904268659_4478aa626d_o.jpg&quot; width="704" height="528" alt="1" /></a>[/IMG]
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  • CLPolk
    CLPolk Posts: 133
    edited September 2009
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    • SDA SRS 2
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited September 2009
    CLPolk wrote: »
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    Nice ..............:D
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited September 2009
    Here is what is in my garage.......
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    NOT a motorcycle guru, but if you want a cruiser with balls, the only 2 that come to mind, are the Suzuki M109R2, and the Kawasaki 1600 Mean Streak*

    *2008 last production year,:o

    My GF has A Mean Streak and it's awesome!
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2009
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    My GF has A Mean Streak and it's awesome!

    Now that means you have to get your own Darla.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Now that means you have to get your own Darla.

    I gotta learn how to ride first.
    Sharp Elite 70
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    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited September 2009
    There is only one power cruiser....nothing old or new has ever even come close if you wanted some grunt in your right hand and wanted a cruiser. I have never been the cruiser type , but the first time I rode a Vmax they had to pull the smile off of my face. :D


    You could unplug 2 of the new Vmax's spark plugs and still have more power then that " Mean Streak " ....its an honest 200 horsepower V4.





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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    I was flying by one of those VMax's in my XX during the track day. I didn't expect it to keep up on the turns but I was expecting more of it on the straights. Maybe the guy was just afraid to drive it. :confused:
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited September 2009
    Sami wrote: »
    I was flying by one of those VMax's in my XX during the track day. I didn't expect it to keep up on the turns but I was expecting more of it on the straights. Maybe the guy was just afraid to drive it. :confused:

    He was afraid :) The older ones had really small diameter fork tubes and were a bit of a handful cornering and braking somewhat, but that motor has always been a monster. The other thing was it was so easy to launch at the dragstrip, here I was fighting to keep the front of my FJ1100 anywhere near the ground during a launch...and that Vmax just took off like a bat out of hell.

    That guy was probably terrified of the Vboost system, the older Vmax's had a servo system that allowed each cylinder to breath from 2 carbs instead of one on each intake stroke at 6,000 rpm and above. It was pretty abrupt, awesome in a straight line but if you hit that transition in a corner it was bad news ( I liked it though...second gear power slides were awesome...dirt track style ) ....he was just afraid is all.

    With just a Kerker exhaust installed, my buddy did high 10 second quarter mile times with his all Wed night long...best I could do on his Vmax was around 11.13 or so ( My buddy weighed only 140 soaking wet...I had 100 pounds on him ) So yeah, even the older ones were beasts...this new 200 HP version with a much better chassis is something I would kill for to take for a spin :)
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    I am sure he was afraid at least a little but since there was no passing allowed on the morning session, I followed him on the turns and when it was time to open the throttle on the straights either he didn't or he had it in wrong gear. It was a new VMax and I was on a 1100XX with basic mods (pipes + PFC), around 170hp would be my estimate. He did surprisingly well on the turns.

    I'm getting my 1000RR tomorrow, red/black. My wife got me an early b-day present and got a new helmet to match the colors. Not so sure about the helmet livery though as I am not in my 20's anymore. :)

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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited September 2009
    Make sure you check to see if the recall work has been performed on your honda ( Or if its later in the 08 production year and doesnt require the work ) ...major one is the clutch...others werent recalls just minor tsb type stuff.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    Should be done according to the seller, other had something to do with oil consumption. I will take it to a local Honda dealer for first service and tell them to double check as well.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited September 2009
    Sami wrote: »
    Should be done according to the seller, other had something to do with oil consumption. I will take it to a local Honda dealer for first service and tell them to double check as well.

    I thought you got in on that awesome sale at the dealer ?? I went to two local dealers and they were all out of
    them except one used 08. I also went into Ducati and damn near rode off with a hypermotard...but I really have to wait till my back is completely healed. :(
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    Yes, I got it from a dealer in Oklahoma. They arrived yesterday and I'll head down there tomorrow with a trailer. We're getting 4 bikes total. One of each color. :)
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2009
    Got mine home today. I do have to burn out the rear tire, it's way too slippery, then I can go for a serious ride. A 1000cc bike in 600cc body, that's how I would describe it. Light and very powerful but also seems to lack torque down low like a 600cc does. Once it gets past 7k it revs up quite scarily for such a light framed bike. Will be a different ride from the XX for sure.
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  • CLPolk
    CLPolk Posts: 133
    edited September 2009
    Sweet Ride!! I have a ZX-11 also After riding it and than getting back on the Chop, It Is like getting on a JD Tractor!!
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  • CLPolk
    CLPolk Posts: 133
    edited September 2009
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/42328341@N05/show/
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2009
    CLPolk wrote: »
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/42328341@N05/show/
    Where were those pictures taken, just out of curiosity? Seems to be no shortage of nice Chevrolet pickups there! :D
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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