curious who else out there is into sport bikes.
just picked up a cbr 954 last week. what a blast!!!
the litre bike class is pretty amazing!!!
just picked up a cbr 954 last week. what a blast!!!
the litre bike class is pretty amazing!!!
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I ride my buddies ZX-12R all the time...they are awesome! I'm looking forward to the Kawasaki ZX-10...160+ hp and its lighter than your average 600!!!!! 1st gear stretche to almost 100mph!!!
I've tried a new R-6, R-1, loved them both but settled for a Honda VFR 800.
It has the best of both worlds for me. Comfortable riding position, handling, and the power - while nothing compared to other sport bikes...goes fast enough. I've been 160+ mph on the R-1 and don't like having that kind of power so easily available. Know your weaknesses and limits.
The CBR 954 is an awsome bike. Have fun!
It has the best of both worlds for me. Comfortable riding position, handling, and the power - while nothing compared to other sport bikes...goes fast enough. I've been 160+ mph on the R-1 and don't like having that kind of power so easily available. Know your weaknesses and limits.
The CBR 954 is an awsome bike. Have fun!
I ride a 2000 Kawasaki ZX6R and love it. I've thought about trading up to a liter class bike but damn, mine's fast enough! and it's paid for!
b. gill - my main riding buddy has the '03 VFR 800, he loves it. Have you done any mods? he did the Staintune pipes w/K&N filter and Power Commander and it sounds awesome!
b. gill - my main riding buddy has the '03 VFR 800, he loves it. Have you done any mods? he did the Staintune pipes w/K&N filter and Power Commander and it sounds awesome!
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http://www.yft.org/tex_vfr/tech/sounds.htm
http://www.starcycle.com/exhausts.html
http://www.staintune.com.au/exhausts/honda/image7.htm
I just talked to my friend, I made a mistake, his is an '02. The pipes are made in Australia and you have to go through a distributor here in the state to get them, Star Cycle. When you install them leave off the optional sound baffles. It's not too loud and sounds really sweet.
http://www.starcycle.com/exhausts.html
http://www.staintune.com.au/exhausts/honda/image7.htm
I just talked to my friend, I made a mistake, his is an '02. The pipes are made in Australia and you have to go through a distributor here in the state to get them, Star Cycle. When you install them leave off the optional sound baffles. It's not too loud and sounds really sweet.
Very Cool.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
nice bikes. just curious, as i havent ridden (hard) any of the 600 class bikes.
Do they 'throttle wheelie' in first?
this cbr is crazy on the throttle. 15 mph rolling in first, snap the throttle, and the front wheel comes right up.
very controllable, but a little shocking the first time.
Do they 'throttle wheelie' in first?
this cbr is crazy on the throttle. 15 mph rolling in first, snap the throttle, and the front wheel comes right up.
very controllable, but a little shocking the first time.
I have been an avid motorcycle enthusiast and currently have the following sport bikes:
'97 Ducati 996 SPS
'99 Laverda 750 Formula
'01 Suzuki Hayabusa turbo (404 rwhp)
They are each unique and have great character. The open air and the power to weight ratio is truly intoxicating.
Ride safely
Ben
'97 Ducati 996 SPS
'99 Laverda 750 Formula
'01 Suzuki Hayabusa turbo (404 rwhp)
They are each unique and have great character. The open air and the power to weight ratio is truly intoxicating.
Ride safely
Ben
I don't know if I qualify, I am looking at a Sport Tourer.
I can't decide between the Yamaha FZ1 or the Ducati ST3, or the Yamaha FJR1300.
I am coming off a VTX 1800C definitely not a sport bike.
Ben how in the hell do you ride a Busa with 400+HP?
Geez , I don't have em that large. That is wicked.
I can't decide between the Yamaha FZ1 or the Ducati ST3, or the Yamaha FJR1300.
I am coming off a VTX 1800C definitely not a sport bike.
Ben how in the hell do you ride a Busa with 400+HP?
Geez , I don't have em that large. That is wicked.
huckster said:
May I call you the human scab.
That's a sweet R1!
Bling Bling.
len3.8
The Yamaha FZ1 is a great bike
The FJR1300 is awsome for long trips
And the Ducati was a dream of mine - but I was scared away by maintenance costs.
Bling Bling.
len3.8
The Yamaha FZ1 is a great bike
The FJR1300 is awsome for long trips
And the Ducati was a dream of mine - but I was scared away by maintenance costs.
b.gil, You are so right on the Duc. I just got the costs of the maint. schedule for the ducatis today...
I really have narrowed it down to the FZ1 or FJR1300
Checking out both tomorrow. A couple of friends have the FJR1300s, I like them, but Ireally like the fact of the FZ1 being a mixed bag. It's able to serve 2 purposes...
Thanks
I really have narrowed it down to the FZ1 or FJR1300
Checking out both tomorrow. A couple of friends have the FJR1300s, I like them, but Ireally like the fact of the FZ1 being a mixed bag. It's able to serve 2 purposes...
Thanks
some nice bikes, guys!!
i considered the ducati, but service seemed an issue here in KC (the costs werent real enticing either).
the augusta looks great. How is the maintenance schedule/cost?
Agree on the fz. good choice for dual purpose.
Down the road i may get a touring or a harley.
Hey Tom, I'm no track racer (yet), but i grew up on dirt bikes and rode them pretty hard. So i've still got the fundamentals to keep it under control. Just gotta watch out for you cagers.
i considered the ducati, but service seemed an issue here in KC (the costs werent real enticing either).
the augusta looks great. How is the maintenance schedule/cost?
Agree on the fz. good choice for dual purpose.
Down the road i may get a touring or a harley.
Hey Tom, I'm no track racer (yet), but i grew up on dirt bikes and rode them pretty hard. So i've still got the fundamentals to keep it under control. Just gotta watch out for you cagers.
HAD:
vfr800
cbr900
HAVE:
RC51
(3) CBR F3 600
CRF 50
I have more fun on the 50. Parking lot racing
vfr800
cbr900
HAVE:
RC51
(3) CBR F3 600
CRF 50
I have more fun on the 50. Parking lot racing
Currently 6 bikes.
2000 Honda CBR929RR
1995 Honda NSR 250 SP
1992 Honda NSR 250
1989 Yamaha YSR50
1989 Yamaha YSR50
1989 Yamaha YSR50
Steve
2000 Honda CBR929RR
1995 Honda NSR 250 SP
1992 Honda NSR 250
1989 Yamaha YSR50
1989 Yamaha YSR50
1989 Yamaha YSR50
Steve
are you guys running radar detectors on your bikes? If so, how did you do it??
If not, how do you avoid tickets??
If not, how do you avoid tickets??
I always ran a detector on all my bikes. I bought a universal cigarette lighter with a bracket, mounted it and hardwired it to the ignition. I would simply plug it in and mount via velcro to a custom aluminum bracket mounted off the windscreen bracket. When I would park, I could just unplug and stuff under the seat. I also cut the power cord so it was just long enough as well.
I love bikes too since a young age!
I currently have in the garage:
- 2001 Ducati 748S mono(yellow w/white tail)
- 2001 Yamaha R1 (red/blk)
But by far, my favorite bike in the MV Agusta that CarGuy has!!! I love the way that bikes looks!!!
Regards,
- Z
I currently have in the garage:
- 2001 Ducati 748S mono(yellow w/white tail)
- 2001 Yamaha R1 (red/blk)
But by far, my favorite bike in the MV Agusta that CarGuy has!!!
I love the way that bikes looks!!! Regards,
- Z
Bought a Buell XB9SL last year and a Harley Sportster 2 years ago.
The Buell is a nice bike, for American ! Well put together and thought out. Can't say that for the Harley, even though Buell is owned by Harley, but hey, its better than telling your grandkids you bought aluminum siding instead !!
BH
The Buell is a nice bike, for American ! Well put together and thought out. Can't say that for the Harley, even though Buell is owned by Harley, but hey, its better than telling your grandkids you bought aluminum siding instead !!
BH
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