Motorcycle riders..

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

Does anyone in here ride motorcycles or know anything about them? I plan on buying one this winter since I moved back in with my parents and will have extra cash... I just figured I can find one a lot cheaper in the winter rather than the summer or spring. I'm thinking either a Ninja zx-6r or a yamaha r6.. Not really sure yet.. I know how to drive a bike, but I'm just debating on which one to get.. Basically, no matter what I buy I'm gonna have to lower it cause I'm so short... Is a Ninja heavier or lighter than the R6?

[CALIWEST]

ninjas are heavy...go wid gsxr750

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

i'm not about to let my 1st bike be a 750.. and me on a 750 would be stupid anyway.. i'm way to tiny for that..

[rickgiblin]

in my oppinion the ninja is a little bit lighter but im going by a 2005 ninja636. i use to work at a kawai shop and there alot easier to throw around through corners and such but the r6 you get the name and al the glory that comes with it. i think that there are both almost = but it basically comes down to price for me. but its up to you, let me know if you need anymore help

[rickgiblin]

go for a gsxr 600 or a katania... but i hate katania's, just the way they look to me isnt appealing

[CALIWEST]

like he said..itz bout how much money u gonna put in a bike

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

i like katanas but they are tooo heavy

[Cliff]

tiffany unless you just want the extra power for your size all you need is a yzf600r or a 600f4i....but if you want the extra power go R6 or 600rr....either one is awesome and they are both extremely reliable

[Cliff]

katana's make me throw up in my mouth

[Kristi]

I am wanting to get one as well - but I found that I'm too short for most bikes. I talked to a guy at a Suzuki place and he told me that I should get a GSXR 600 (since that is what I want) and put a lowering kit on there so I can ride it ok.

A friend of mine had a Ninja - and had nothing but problems with it. An ex of mine had a Honda F4i and that thing was great. it was in 2 wrecks and is still running (of course, there was some body damage) but they hold up well.

[chuck]

zx6r, they are sexy...very fitting for you :D

ohhhhhhhhhhhh yeah :leghump:

[Cliff]

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[Cliff]

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rider's reviews on all the bikes

[AznTraitor]

first off, you dont "drive" a motorcycle, you "ride" it.

get that down first before you start "riding"


and I dont know how much cash you are gonna have laying around, but do not, I repeat, do not buy a bike unless you have the money to buy gear.

I suggest you to go ahead and and set aside about $1,000 along with whatever you are saving for the bike.

you are gonna need a leather jacket, a good helmet that fits you, a nice pair of gloves, and some riding boots...not tennis shoes....

depending where you shop and what brands you buy, all that gear can run you from $800-$1200

I say go ahead and buy your gear now, that way once you have your bike, you can ride without anyone making fun of you.

[Cliff]

http://www.mountainadventuresga.com/images/NewVehicles/nv14064_2_400.jpg

[chuck]

a yzf600 is heavier than a katana...i had a katana as my first bike and a yzf as my 2nd, i liked both but an r6 or zx6r would look better...lol

but the yzf600's and katana's are a lot more comfortable


and NEVER lower a bike...lowering a bike makes it more dangerous to handle...you'd much rather drop it a 0 mph because you can't touch the ground instead of it throwing you off because it comes unstable around a corner at 50 mph

[Cliff]

very true^

[AznTraitor]

a yzf600 is heavier than a katana...i had a katana as my first bike and a yzf as my 2nd, i liked both but an r6 or zx6r would look better...

but the yzf600's and katana's are a lot more comfortable


and NEVER lower a bike...lowering a bike makes it more dangerous to handle...you'd much rather drop it a 0 mph because you can't touch the ground instead of it throwing you off because it comes unstable around a corner at 50 mph

careful....there's a guy here with a lowered katana, and he says his lowered kat with no windscreen handles like it's on rails.

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

i'm looking at like a 2000 model... i dont want anything new cause i dont wanna cry if i lay it down and survive

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

lol... i have some gear already... trust me i'm not stupid.. i have the leather jacket, the helmet and gloves and boots... i dont have the pants yet.. but those will come later..

[chuck]

i'm looking at like a 2000 model... i dont want anything new cause i dont wanna cry if i lay it down and survive
the good thing about the yzf600's is that the only thing that changed on them from something like 93 all the way up to now is the stickers and paint schemes...

[HiPSI]

get a ninja 250

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

too small... i could deal with a 500... but i havent found any body styles i like

[silver]

I was going to get a bike... but now after some ish that happened, my insurance is going to be way high and I can't afford it now....

But lucky you... good luck in that, I hope it goes well for you.... I have a friend that has an R6 and she loves it... I was looking at the gsxr600, thats a nice bike... keep us updated!!!

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

girl you know i will.. i saw the pic of you riding on one..

[silver]

girl you know i will.. i saw the pic of you riding on one..


Lol, I only have really rode passenger... I've rode dirtbikes before by myself.. but thats as close as it gets, lol... maybe one day though...

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

thats what i was talkin about...

[silver]

oh :eye: lol

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

lol... it's ok.. you goin this weekend?

[silver]

Hell yeah... I will be in the hotel room that is packed like 10 mexicans in a miata, lol.... :eye:

[rickgiblin]

good luck on a bike but dont lower it... thats almost the worst thing to do to a bike because what would happen when you go over a bump or somehting... you might bottom it and wreck or somethign. i saw a few 500's but all of them look like road/dirt bikes and i dont like the way any of them look

[ScreaminZetec]

I dont know ya, but I have a 2000 CBR600F4 and its a great bike, Its fast, pretty lite, and you can probably pick one up pretty cheap now. I would suggest that or an F4i. I i really like the Hondas they make a great bike.
Oh and I agree if you can avoid it try not to lower a bike, it can really mess up the handling of a bike.

Here's a picture of mine from when i got it. It look different now, but you get the idea.

[HiPSI]

thats what i was talkin about...


it's not very similar other than the controls, so don't expect to jump right on and feel right about it. it's a very different way of riding.

[HiPSI]

and what about the GS500? it's patterned to look like a GSXR, just less powerful and a whole lot less expensive... for about what you'd pay for a used GSXR you'd have a brand new bike that would be a much better learner. seat height on these is 31", where the 600's will average 33".

http://sportrider.com/bikes/2005/2005-suz-gs500-a-zoom.jpg
http://sportrider.com/bikes/2005/2005-suz-gs500-b-zoom.jpg

[David88vert]

I had a GS500. It was a great bike. Very forgiving - that's important when you are starting riding.

[AznTraitor]

it's not very similar other than the controls, so don't expect to jump right on and feel right about it. it's a very different way of riding.


I cringe when I hear people say that...."i've been riding dirtbike for years...."


remeber Yankee's gf? trying to put her foot down when she was taking a slow right hand turn.......

[silver]

it's not very similar other than the controls, so don't expect to jump right on and feel right about it. it's a very different way of riding.


Lol.. I think she was talking about a picture she has seen of me on the back of my friends R6... hehe

[MSTANGSALEEN]

Nothing better then girls on bikes.. :)

[alpinestar4life7]

just be safe, take the MSF course, have fun.

[chuck]

...also for those of you complaining of being to short to touch the ground, you can also shave some of the foam off the seat and get it a good inch or two lower...but yeah, if you've never sat on a bike most seat heights are around the mid 30's, i know on YZF600 the seat height is 31''

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

I can always wear heels.. j/k

[alpinestar4life7]

I can always wear heels.. j/k

ya not a good idea, but to each their own. I dont touch on the new r6, you just have to get used to it. It's not really a big deal at all. My boyfriend doesnt touch and he races for AMA :) I had trouble with hills at first but thats just cuz I am a wuss. Lean angle is your friend

[chuck]

yeah i didn't really touch easily at first, you really don't have to on both feet, it just takes getting used to and a little extra planning at each stop...

and i saw the j/k on the heels thing tiffy

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

lol... yea... i wouldn't really ride in heels.. that's just stupid!

[luthi]

i dated a girl that wanted to wear flip-flops when she rode with me (notice the dated!!). as i have told you before... all 600's are very close to the same now. if i were you i would get an older bike, fzr, f2 or f3 ect. something that you can pick up cheap on initial investment and when you drop it, and you will drop it, you can buy parts cheap.
there are three types of riders.................. those that have gone down, those that will and those that lie about it. when you get ready to look for one , have the cash to actually buy, call me and i will go with. everyone knows i've been down enough for all the people here.

[MSTANGSALEEN]

lol yea really.. :)

[Tarzanman]

Hey, i just saw this thread. If you're shorter but don't want to ride a 250, then the GS500 might be a good compromise. I just got one about 2 months ago.

Please note that ONLY 2004 and later models (meaning '04 and '05) are designated GS500F (meaning they have full fairings on them). My bike is an '89, but its had '04 body pieces and fairings fitted.

Its my first bike, but i'm a big fan of it so far. I had a friend who got a '95 FZR-600 right about the time I got my bike... he's since sold is bike and is going to get a GS500F (for the look, i think). Its a rock solid learner's bike. The stock forks and springs come a tad soft, but if you're tiny then you won't notice unless you do hard braking at fast speeds. IM me if you have any other questions about the GS500. My screen name is TarzanBoy007

In the meantime, here's a pic or two of my bike

http://riftwave.net/misc/gspix.jpg

http://riftwave.net/misc/gs500.jpg

[MSTANGSALEEN]

i dated a girl that wanted to wear flip-flops when she rode with me (notice the dated!!). as i have told you before... all 600's are very close to the same now. if i were you i would get an older bike, fzr, f2 or f3 ect. something that you can pick up cheap on initial investment and when you drop it, and you will drop it, you can buy parts cheap.
there are three types of riders.................. those that have gone down, those that will and those that lie about it. when you get ready to look for one , have the cash to actually buy, call me and i will go with. everyone knows i've been down enough for all the people here.
Did you break up with her cause she wore flip flops?

[Buford®]

there are three types of riders.. those that have gone down, those that will and those that lie about it.

:lmfao: :lmfao: Good one.



Look at the Suzuki SV650. Fantabulous first bike. Cheap(er) on insurance, pretty fast, and handles well. That's going to be my first bike. Hopefully buying this winter.

[MSTANGSALEEN]

My bike ins is $150 for a year

[luthi]

Did you break up with her cause she wore flip flops?
no.....but it showed me what a dumb-ass she was

[Patrick Watson]

I am looking to get a CBR600 this winter as my first bike. Love the way they look and still kind of fast for my small self. I mean what does a 150lb 5'6" guy need with anything bigger than a 600. It will be just fine for me. Let me know if anybody is selling an F3 or so. Thanks

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

lol.. Dave, I used to ride with all kinds of shoes.. I wont do it again, especially now, ROAD RASH IS A BITCH!!!

[luthi]

you know it baby!!!


and a 600 is great around here. i have a 750, just cause it was a good buy. when i sell it i will get another 600. more fun. my 750 is modified and will lift the front tire at worst times, like when you dont expect it. in the rain the rear tends to come out from under me.... bad feeling.

[MSTANGSALEEN]

hOW MANY TIMES HAS THAT 98 750 been laid down? I thoguht you were getting a cruiser?

[luthi]

almost as many times as your yzf750. i will get a cruiser.............................. one day

[LordMDP]

yeah-I would recommend a ninja500 or SV650S-they both have fairly low seat heights and are easy to ride and fairly fast. the SV makes about 70hp compared to a new 600 makin 105+

like Luthi said most the new 600SS weight the same and make about the same HP but they aren't great first bikes

[kngkahious]

get a real bike gixxer i mean really why do u want a r6 so u can get laughed at a gixxer 750 will keep up with a r1 if that tells u any thing plus the yzf's look and feel like ur riding a bike but if u dont get a gixxer at least get a ninja and katanas suck if u want riding gear i can get u some brand new never worn ill have them ordered for u and pretty cheap :idb:

[David88vert]

get a real bike gixxer i mean really why do u want a r6 so u can get laughed at a gixxer 750 will keep up with a r1 if that tells u any thing plus the yzf's look and feel like ur riding a bike but if u dont get a gixxer at least get a ninja and katanas suck if u want riding gear i can get u some brand new never worn ill have them ordered for u and pretty cheap :idb:
One post, and talking sh!t ..... :jerkit:

Bring your Gixxer 750 and try to hang with my old R1 ...
For your information, Angel won the 600, 600 Super, and 750 North FL region (WERA) on a stock R6. The Gixxer 750 riders couldn't beat a stock R6 ... :lmfao:

At least you're right that Katana's suck..... :D

[miniyoda]

go yamaha its lite and good for a small guy a nd still torqe this is pic of my r1 but you should go with the r6 i also have gxr600 in the garrage but i ride my freinds r6 its alot better plus the new r6 is rated one of the best manufactured bikes every made in the new bike mag

[David88vert]

go yamaha its lite and good for a small guy a nd still torqe this is pic of my r1 but you should go with the r6 i also have gxr600 in the garrage but i ride my freinds r6 its alot better plus the new r6 is rated one of the best manufactured bikes every made in the new bike mag

Check the post date.....last year....

[miniyoda]

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[David88vert]

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[smokey_McPot]

i recently bought my first bike, a 98 zx7r. I wanted a 600 but a lot of my friends told me i would learn to ride it and want a bigger bike in about a month, and I am glad i listned to them. Remember, a 600 is the smallest weakest sportbike other than the ninja 250's and 500's. the 750 is a good size, but my kawasaki is BIG and heavy. I would agree that the gsxr 750 is a solid bike. katanas, seca's, and the fzr's are pretty lame, you will get laughed at! dont be scared of a big bike, its better to have the power and not use it than than to need it and not have it.

[Mattlanta]

You won't like the looks of anything less than a 600.

You won't need more than a 600, so that's a start... GET A 600.

Which one???

Newer bikes are lighter than old ones, but of course will cost you more.

If you get a newer one, they are all the same (unless you are really going to be riding hard which I don't think you will), so just get one you like the look of... Everyone will have there own opinion about which is best.

Any 600 you get will have to be lowered if you are shorter/smaller. You can try and pull it off but I wouldn't reccommend it! If you do it is just a matter of time before you put it on its side, and just hope that you aren't under it when that happens!

(I saw a really short girl riding a new 600 last year and she was leaning on one side when she stopped just to touch the ground with her tippy toe! That's an accident waiting to happen if you ride in the city or anywhere really)

[David88vert]

i recently bought my first bike, a 98 zx7r. I wanted a 600 but a lot of my friends told me i would learn to ride it and want a bigger bike in about a month, and I am glad i listned to them. Remember, a 600 is the smallest weakest sportbike other than the ninja 250's and 500's. the 750 is a good size, but my kawasaki is BIG and heavy. I would agree that the gsxr 750 is a solid bike. katanas, seca's, and the fzr's are pretty lame, you will get laughed at! dont be scared of a big bike, its better to have the power and not use it than than to need it and not have it.

Actually, FZRs and Seca IIs are used a lot as track bikes. They are a lot lighter, and race parts are cheap and readily available. While not as quick as a newer bike, they are definately not slow, and definatley will not be laughed at by knowledgeable riders.
The newer 600s make more power than the 98 ZX7Rs and weighs a lot less. Don't think that 600s are slow. The new R6 is faster than a lot of liter bikes.

BTW - Your ZX7R should be really stable at 140+. Sometimes there is an advantage to the weight. I've ridden them. :-)

If you want a spare motor and/or wheels for your bike, let me know. I think that a friend of mine might still have both in his garage. He sold the bike, but not sure about the extra parts.

[HiPSI]

Actually, FZRs and Seca IIs are used a lot as track bikes. They are a lot lighter, and race parts are cheap and readily available. While not as quick as a newer bike, they are definately not slow, and definatley will not be laughed at by knowledgeable riders.

if you laugh at someone because of the bike they ride then you are probably one of the guys constantly playing "sweep" in the mountains or playing backmarker on the track ;). i've watched plenty of guys on SV650's pull quicker times at jennings than half the folks on literbikes (myself included). seen some fast folks on EX500's as well.

[ahmonrah]

go for a gsxr 600 or a katania... but i hate katania's, just the way they look to me isnt appealing:goodjob: i'm also someone that doesnt like the appearance of the katanas, but i honestly think it's a mans perspectve. cause i've seen plenty of women w/ katanas, and some novices too. but mostly women. i'm looking at getting an '05 636 because i like the design and i've heard they are gr8 bikes.

i was thinking initially of the R6 or the gixxer7fiddy, but like you, price for me is key. and also reliability. a couple guys i know that ride. say gixxers will spent more time in the shop than on the road. and i can't have that.

[MIKE.P]

ill sell you my 2004 gsxr 600

[Tarzanman]

I'm going to take a moped to jennings and wipe the floor with you!

BTW, people who dont' know how to ride yet and get brand new 600+cc sportbikes and drop them make for good stories

[CRAZY_JAY]

i'm looking at like a 2000 model... i dont want anything new cause i dont wanna cry if i lay it down and survive
If you are looking at the first generation R6, watch out for a bad tranny. They are known for having trouble.


BTW, people who dont' know how to ride yet and get brand new 600+cc sportbikes and drop them make for good stories
And cheap used bikes

[DelxxxSol]

got a perfect starter for 3k Suzuki katana...got plenty of power for a starter with nice styling....

[kngkahious]

i got a 06 gsxr 1k for sale.and a 750 will run with a stock r1 it comes down to hp to weight ratio.and gsxr's have more power.

[gixxermike]

:goodjob: i'm also someone that doesnt like the appearance of the katanas, but i honestly think it's a mans perspectve. cause i've seen plenty of women w/ katanas, and some novices too. but mostly women. i'm looking at getting an '05 636 because i like the design and i've heard they are gr8 bikes.

i was thinking initially of the R6 or the gixxer7fiddy, but like you, price for me is key. and also reliability. a couple guys i know that ride. say gixxers will spent more time in the shop than on the road. and i can't have that.

I have had 4 pr 5 Gsxr's in the last 2 years and they have NEVER been in the shop for anything but an oil change when i dont have time to do it myself ...:goodjob:

[gixxermike]

i got a 06 gsxr 1k for sale.and a 750 will run with a stock r1 it comes down to hp to weight ratio.and gsxr's have more power.

Your right , the gsxr 750 (newer ones ) will wax a stock R1's ass if the rider isnt really good ...

[David88vert]

Your right , the gsxr 750 (newer ones ) will wax a stock R1's ass if the rider isnt really good ...

So who wants to try it? Lil Tally 5/6.