I really wouldnt get one for anything other than a toy to be honest, plus the dealer was saying that there is an 1100cc one in the pipeline which should be a bit more practical
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I really wouldnt get one for anything other than a toy to be honest, plus the dealer was saying that there is an 1100cc one in the pipeline which should be a bit more practical
thesoapster
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Get the K6 750. It looks better and there is really nothing better about the K8. I owned a K7 750 (same thing as K6) and it was a good bike. K8 is just uglier, basically. And if you're going middleweight with GSX-R, there is no good reason IMO unless you have to club race or something to get the 600. I actually did ride the K8 600 and it was that same orange color scheme haha. Now, a GREAT GSX-R is the current generation - shorter wheelbase, good power, still comfy, great looks. But that's not as cheap obviously.
thesoapster
Member
Haha yes! 04/05 R6 is still one of the best 600s I've ridden, especially for street use.
They're not exactly the most reliable bikes anyway. The pre-electra Bullet was the same design since Royal Enfield India split off from the UK in the 50s... They even had drum brakes!
For a retro daily rider it's really the Honda CB1100 or Triumph Retro family (or even the Guzzi V7.. lovely bike)
FreddieQuell
Member
so are you guys mostly street bikes? I'm a dirt bike guy.
maxheadwound
Member
I would like to have a extra 300KTM four storke to greenlane over weekends.
Started on dirt bikes, mainly trials bikes then worked onto road bikes but have usually stuck with dual use (drz400,ktm 640sm). Just used to the riding position, would love a nice montessa or a tidy Honda cr500 though
Edit: this is as close as I get to dirt bikes these days sadly
Doesn't look bad for two winters and 30,000 miles on the clock
QualityPixel
Banned
Yea! A fellow dirt rider! I'm down to just one bike right now, an 08 DR650.
opticalmace
Member
Decided to get groceries on the bike tonight.
Damn! Bike was harder to control at low speeds, and all I had was maybe 12-14 lbs in my backpack. Crazy.
Damn! Bike was harder to control at low speeds, and all I had was maybe 12-14 lbs in my backpack. Crazy.
maxheadwound
Member
Sitting at working and thinking about sitting in a lay-by in Germany having a coffee and a smoke thinking of the next hour of bike ride to get to my destination. Damn I would like to be touring again through EU.
maxheadwound
Member
Remember this weekend is MotoGP
14 Jul | Sachsenring | Germany
Enjoy...
14 Jul | Sachsenring | Germany
Enjoy...
Ain't no scooter haters here. Kymco make some nice scooters (and some ugly ones, Kymco Dink is all I'm going to say)., they're reliable and relatively cheap. I especially like the Downtown 300:
maxheadwound
Member
Hey your on two wheels so your doing alright in my eyes, enjoy the new toy
Agree.. that two front wheel scooter that you get now thats not biking.
400cc Piaggio MP3 LT is Piaggio
Nowt wrong with a scooter if you don't need to go too far or fast.. I would get one if my occasional commutes weren't so far.
Just changed the oil and filter on the Fazer. I don't care that the service schedule says every 6000 miles (no, not every 6000 miles or 1 year, just every 6000 miles.. and that's not even for the filter, just the oil), to me you can't go wrong changing it every year. What a massive pain though, the filter is behind the front downpipes so you can't get a good grip, and have to fiddle for about 5 minutes to get it out, and all the oil gets dumped over them. What's worse is the drain plug, which is located directly behind the frame in such a way that you can't get any kind of ratchet on it, which makes it *very* hard to get off and impossible to re-torque without taking the engine out! No such problems on my Triumph, though at least once the oil is changed on a Japanese bike it doesn't continually drip over the garage floor.
Just changed the oil and filter on the Fazer. I don't care that the service schedule says every 6000 miles (no, not every 6000 miles or 1 year, just every 6000 miles.. and that's not even for the filter, just the oil), to me you can't go wrong changing it every year. What a massive pain though, the filter is behind the front downpipes so you can't get a good grip, and have to fiddle for about 5 minutes to get it out, and all the oil gets dumped over them. What's worse is the drain plug, which is located directly behind the frame in such a way that you can't get any kind of ratchet on it, which makes it *very* hard to get off and impossible to re-torque without taking the engine out! No such problems on my Triumph, though at least once the oil is changed on a Japanese bike it doesn't continually drip over the garage floor.
thesoapster
Member
Yamaha did the same thing on the R1. Whenever I remove the filter the headers definitely get oil on them. I wipe off as much as possible but ultimately there is always some that burns off.
I moved to Taiwan and couldn't believe how ignorant I was of scooter. I drive one 5 days of the week and its what keeps depression at bay. I own a Kymco 125cc and its a blast.
Also helps you can split lanes/drive on shoulder here.
Damn, guess I've just been spoilt before then, at least I didn't have to remove the exhaust! (though I'll be doing that to touch up the paint before the winter salt kicks in)
On the Bonneville the filter is underneath the bike so it's easy to get to (just don't warm it up *too* much as the exhausts are there too), and on the ST1100 all you have to do is remove one fairing panel and it's right on the side.
I've decided next time I make the change I'm going to buy a K&N oil filter with a 1/2" socket on the top instead of trying to get my filter wrench behind the downpipes again.
opticalmace
Member
So.. do they make (new) dual sports for people who aren't tall? I'm 5'8" and most seem pretty damn high.
Drinky Crow
Banned
tw200's pretty low, and a total hoot.
Drinky Crow
Banned
Ain't no scooter haters here. Kymco make some nice scooters (and some ugly ones, Kymco Dink is all I'm going to say)., they're reliable and relatively cheap. I especially like the Downtown 300:
i adore scoots. vastly preferable for congested downtown, as gear rowing, even on a tall-geared bike like mine, is a chore after 30 minutes. my second ride is a bv 350 (piaggio) that i'm slowly ratting out. put an akra slip-on on it a couple weeks back, as well as dr. pulley sliders in the variator, and now i pull a SICK ASS 37 HP breh (while sounding like an angry minicopter). ninja 250s watch the FUCK out
Drinky Crow
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pic:
opticalmace
Member
The fat tire looks so cheesy to me. Maybe I'm a bad person.
...and your scooter is now faster than my sport bike. lol
Fallout-NL
Member
Haha
Yeah, must be more comfortable than bigger bikes. Took my Monster into Amsterdam two weeks ago, after about two minutes sitting at lights, the heat coming off that thing was incredible.
I still haven't gotten my monster.
It's been sitting in Canadian customs for almost two weeks now.
I called yesterday and they can't give me a concrete day on when I can pick it up.
Told them that if it wasn't by next weekend they have lost a sale. Hope they don't call my bluff cause they are sold out in western Canada now.
It's been sitting in Canadian customs for almost two weeks now.
I called yesterday and they can't give me a concrete day on when I can pick it up.
Told them that if it wasn't by next weekend they have lost a sale. Hope they don't call my bluff cause they are sold out in western Canada now.
Drinky Crow
Banned
man, i hate bike lust. i have been drooling over a ducati diavel dark for the past week. why can't i love the one i'm with?
thesoapster
Member
Tell your wife that...Test ride one then decide...
Fallout-NL
Member
I saw one in Luxemburg once (Diavel dark) with bar-end mirrors. Completely black, save for white letters on the front fender (mudguard?) that spelled 'Pirelli'. It looked quite a bit cooler than most stock Diavels.
ClassyPenguin
Banned
Anyone else excited for the race at Leguna Seca?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5nqx3KMSqo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5nqx3KMSqo
opticalmace
Member
What do you guys think of the new Yamaha triple, the FZ-09?
Supposedly 113bhp, ~65 lb-ft of torque, 414 lbs. $7990.
Supposedly 113bhp, ~65 lb-ft of torque, 414 lbs. $7990.
ClassyPenguin
Banned
I am saving up for a Street Triple R, so I am intrigued.
Looks great.
Looks great.
opticalmace
Member
I think the FZ is supposed to have 13 lb-ft more torque than the STR with a minor weight penalty (10 lbs ?).
I would love to own a STR someday, but the FZ seems like it might be a good contender if it has comparable dynamics. Cheaper too.
CliqWriter
Member
Got my first bike guys !!!
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650r / Red
In near perfect condition, the owner did very well in storing it and not abusing it!
Any riders in Atl,Ga wanna ride, pm me!!!
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650r / Red
In near perfect condition, the owner did very well in storing it and not abusing it!
Any riders in Atl,Ga wanna ride, pm me!!!
opticalmace
Member
What do you guys think of the new Yamaha triple, the FZ-09?
Supposedly 113bhp, ~65 lb-ft of torque, 414 lbs. $7990.
Looks nice, but doesn't touch the Street 3 if I'm honest. The MT-09 (EU name) is only £200 less than the Triumph, and I'd pay that for the looks. Plus the Yamaha has a stupid little 14 litre tank on it compared to the more sane 17.4L on the Triumph.
monchi-kun
Member
I'm going for mine in 2 weeks. Really excited except for the schedule. The only opening I could manage for the range course is at 6:45am!
The advice i keep hearing from folks is to get an inexpensive 250cc bike because once you get good you'll likely want to graduate to something better. I'm looking for some Rebels on craigslist, hoping to score an ok one for under 2k
thesoapster
Member
Nice upper. Really like that mix.
And that +2 will definitely be worth it...they did it for the R, after all!
And that +2 will definitely be worth it...they did it for the R, after all!
Fallout-NL
Member
Sweet jesus.