Official Riders thread. Post pics of your streetbike

Post by **nani** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:16 pm

what kind of bike do you ride and how long you've been riding.

Me: 06-R1 Ive been riding dirtbikes since i was 8. got my first street bike 2 years ago

heres my brothers FZ6 and the R1

Post by **Dano** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:04 pm

Since i'm drumming up more activity here, i'm making this the Official Riders thread. Solicit more people from around the site

-Dan

Post by **Mr1der** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:41 am

I'm just here for the bump.

I've been wanting a bike since I was kid...my mom sheltered me and wouldn't let me get one though.

my uncle however has had them around before I was born....so I've kinda grown up around them but don't have any real seat time.

currently, I'd like to find an 80-85 Suzuki GS750.or if I go out and finance one, probably be an SV650 or possible DR-Z400SM

Post by **nani** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:23 am

I really really hate carbed bikes. but the SV is an awesome bike, and I love the sound of Vtwin engines. the DRZ is really good to. but not as fast for long rides.

BTW: thanks Dan for making the thread "OFFICIAL"

Post by **Dano** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:27 pm

hehe

-Dan

Post by **LocAL_anarchy** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:34 pm

Not a bike owner myself, even though I would like to be. But I had to kill a half hour, so I stopped at a nearby Ducati/BMW motorcycle dealership to window shop, and all I have to say is the new Ducati 1098 is sex on wheels...

Post by **kornaz** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:43 pm

I posted in the General area, but here it goes:My last bike was a 2004 Kawasaki ZX6RR - fun bike, but had some miles on it (17K when i got her) and the ZX6R 636 is a better one. Although the ZX6RR has better suspension, slipper clutch (it realy helps when you go into the turn) and some other small stuff, but i would take the 636 over it anyday. The aftermarket stuff on it: Two Brothers slip-on, Vortex rearsets, K&N filter, CRG brake lever. Here's some pics:Took the '06 Gixxer way over the tripple digits, of course on a closed course. The R1 is one nice bike.

Post by **kornaz** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:47 pm

DanO wrote:Since i'm drumming up more activity here, i'm making this the Official Riders thread. Solicit more people from around the site

-Dan

Right on. Thanks.

Post by **Dano** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:54 pm

Yep, feel free to talk about anything bike-related in here.

-Dan

Post by **240marcuSX** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:16 am

I already made my own post, but hey, im a pic whore:

Ive had it a couple weeks. love it.

Post by **Mr1der** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:34 pm

nani wrote:I really really hate carbed bikes. but the SV is an awesome bike, and I love the sound of Vtwin engines. the DRZ is really good to. but not as fast for long rides.

BTW: thanks Dan for making the thread "OFFICIAL"

I'm not fond of Carbed cars but when you get them tuned right they'll certainly do the trick.

the DRZ is certainly NOT an interstate bike...really...I don't know what purpose they serve, might be why I want one.

Post by **kornaz** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:53 pm

I'd take one also.

Post by **nani** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:35 am

Google SUPERMOTO and you will fall inlove withe the sport. its awesomealso check out the new ducati hypermotard beautiful bike and its in the US.

Gixxers are super popular bikes indeed, I dont really like the single light but thats just me. yamaha FTW

Post by **Mr1der** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:14 am

I'm familiar with super moto.

it's a killer idea for racing...

the Ducati is freakin' sweet! I just don't wanna pay the what....9k or so for it?

but still...

Post by **nani** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:35 pm

i saw it in person last week, Its amazing the S version comes with terminiogi full exhaust it sounds so good man. I almost traded my R1. The S goes for 13k with Ohnlins Susp and other upgrades. sweet bike tho

Post by **karmapolice991** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:22 am

Its not pretty but it does spend more time on one wheel or laying flat on the pavment then your average bike. its for sale to if any one wants it

Post by **kornaz** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:54 pm

Get some MX bars on that bish!

Post by **cmfireman** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:49 pm

I've been riding dirtbikes since I was 8.

1st bike was a 1994 Suzuki Intruder 800 I bought when I was 18, and it was a little too small and underpowered after about a year.

2nd bike was a 1999 Honda CBR 600 F4 I bought at 20, and sold it so I could buy a newer one in the spring. That never happened, but I do want another streetbike sometime in the near future.

I currently have a 2004 Suzuki Ozark 250 I play on, and I ride my brothers KTM 250ex until I get a CR.

My next purchase is going to be a newer Honda CR250 so I can do a little MX and GNCC competition before I get too old and have to worry about paying all the bills.

Post by **Mr1der** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:01 am

the more I think about it...if I wind up financing something I'm gonna look for a DR-Z 400SM or a DR-Z650. Be kinda fun to just ride off the asphalt onto trails and not worry about unloading a truck.

until I break all the turn signals and mirrors.

Post by **kornaz** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:49 pm

I should be picking up my 2002 Yamaha R1 in couple of weeks, after 4 months waiting for the paperwork. Here's some pics of it as it sits right now:2600 miles only. Got it for dirt cheap. Also waiting on the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 paperwork, but it looks like it will have to wait till early spring or so.

Post by **ShadyAltima** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:43 pm

nice bikes, been wanting a bike for a while... but my folks really don't want me to get 1... just curious what are some of the fast bike models? and what brand is most preferred?

Post by **c_law23** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:32 pm

Pic in my signature.

2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

Post by **cmfireman** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:57 pm

ShadyAltima wrote:nice bikes, been wanting a bike for a while... but my folks really don't want me to get 1... just curious what are some of the fast bike models? and what brand is most preferred?

Nowdays, all the bikes are fast. If you've never ridden one, you'll be in awe of the instantaneous acceleration of any cruiser, much less a sportbike.

For beginners, any of the big four are a good bet. (Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki/Kawasaki)

IMHO, Honda and Yamaha made more reliable beginner sportbikes throughout the 1990's. (The CBR ans YZF 600's) The Kaw. Ninja 250/500 was near bulletproof, but quickly outgrown.

As far as starters, I would recommend the Kaw. Ninja 250/500, Yam. YZF600 or CBR600 F3/F4 in the sportbike category, and a <800cc cruiser by any of the big four. If you like the idea of a V-twin on a great handling frame, check out the Suzuki SV650.

Good Luck!

Post by **240marcuSX** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:39 am

cmfireman wrote:
Nowdays, all the bikes are fast. If you've never ridden one, you'll be in awe of the instantaneous acceleration of any cruiser, much less a sportbike.

For beginners, any of the big four are a good bet. (Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki/Kawasaki)

IMHO, Honda and Yamaha made more reliable beginner sportbikes throughout the 1990's. (The CBR ans YZF 600's) The Kaw. Ninja 250/500 was near bulletproof, but quickly outgrown.

As far as starters, I would recommend the Kaw. Ninja 250/500, Yam. YZF600 or CBR600 F3/F4 in the sportbike category, and a <800cc cruiser by any of the big four. If you like the idea of a V-twin on a great handling frame, check out the Suzuki SV650.

Good Luck!

The first bike I ever rode was my friends 06 gsxr600 track bike. I didnt go over 5 or 6 miles an hour in a parking lot because the throttle response was frightening. A few weeks later I bought one of my very own, now I've never been over about 140 miles an hour, because I ran out of racetrack

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