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Gold Member Username: Crayola0
Portage,
Wisconsin
Post Number: 2396
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 02:15 am: |
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Since gas prices are rising i am thinking about purchasing a motorcycle. but im having trouble picking out the most reliable. I am thinking suzuki, but i was also thinkin honda, yamaha, and kawasaki. kawasaki is the hardest to find around here and i really like the looks of suzuki. any input? |
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Gold Member Username: Frkkevin
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Post Number: 5086
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 05:13 am: |
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hayabusa  |
Gold Member Username: Southernrebel
Monroe,
Louisiana
2 DD3515s, 2...
Post Number: 6393
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 11:23 am: |
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My co-worker just got a Buell XB12R.
It seems to be a dam nice bike. Not crazy fast like a busa, but great for around town. |
Gold Member Username: Crayola0
Portage,
Wisconsin
Post Number: 2397
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 11:36 am: |
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well i have found some nice gsxr600 so i was thinkin that but i didnt know like how say a CBR600 or Yamaha R6 compares |
Gold Member Username: Van_man
Boston South,
MA
Post Number: 3950
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 11:44 am: |
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the most reliable is BMW, 650 GS or st |
Platinum Member Username: Rovin
1 15 = 149.1DBs
Trinidad & T...
Post Number: 13757
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 11:48 am: |
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coffin on wheels ... |
Gold Member Username: Southernrebel
Monroe,
Louisiana
2 DD3515s, 2...
Post Number: 6394
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 12:04 pm: |
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I work with cannan the reason i went with a buell witch are hard to find is insurance. much cheaper than a jap bike but all r good just depends on year and price range i have raced yamaha for years great bikes honda 07 and up are wonderful suzuki 06 and up for 600cc and 05 and up for 1000cc |
Gold Member Username: Crayola0
Portage,
Wisconsin
Post Number: 2398
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 12:10 pm: |
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ok thanks for all the help i tried looking online for reviews but it was all for the brand new bikes but i would be gettin an 2002-2005. i like the looks of those bikes the best. the newer ones look like just a bunch of fancy plastic and its just not for me |
Gold Member Username: Southernrebel
Monroe,
Louisiana
2 DD3515s, 2...
Post Number: 6395
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 12:27 pm: |
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yes they have gotten a little wild in that year i would look at yamaha first they were on lil ahead of the comp then at least till 05 but its honestly just the brand you like . or color lol all are plenty fast and fun.i know of a couple around here for sell. wow just saw your in wisconsin.That wouldnt help you much |
Gold Member Username: Crayola0
Portage,
Wisconsin
Post Number: 2399
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 12:56 pm: |
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ok thanks for all your help |
Silver Member Username: Hurricanebr1an
Western Burbs of Chicago,
IL
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Post Number: 529
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 05:15 pm: |
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In terms of reliablity:
1. Honda
2. Yamaha
3. Kawasaki
4. Suzuki  |
Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive
A pic is worth
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Post Number: 16644
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 05:37 pm: |
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I've owned three bikes. 2 Hondas and a Suzuki. By far the smoothest and most reliable were the Hondas. I choose Suzuki because the intruder was the only cruiser around that had the frame style I liked. It was a big change in the 1400cc V-twin engine from Honda's V-4 Magna engine. The V-4 was incredibly smooth while the V-twin had the raw rumble similar to a Harley.(The wife said she hated it but everytime I throttled it her clenching legs around my waist told me otherwise). |
Bronze Member Username: Qslimms
Swanton,
Oh
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Post Number: 54
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10:32 pm: |
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get a GSXR 750 best bike for its size |
Gold Member Username: Shortysetnies
Rock Vegas,
NC
US
Post Number: 2581
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 12:07 am: |
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Haha, I was going to make a post exactly like this tomorrow after I sobered up (prom tonight at my girls school). Ive narrowed it down to the gsxr750 and the R6. Im pretty sure I want the R6, mainly because EVERYONE around here has a GSXR, but I still havent decided. Im interested to hear what everyone else says.
Ive ridden both but I still dont know which I want.
I wont be buying it till after I graduate from the academy though so it will be january probably. |
Bronze Member Username: Deanerjr
Post Number: 87
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 12:38 am: |
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im scared to ride bikes too fast, lol. ive gotta friend, his parents own a motorcycle franchise. And we had some dude run a little cr0tch rocket into the stands and decapitate himself a bit back. =\
PS. We cant say cr0tch? lol. |
Gold Member Username: Nyyfan13
15 Mag
USA
Post Number: 9620
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 01:36 am: |
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"PS. We cant say cr0tch? lol."
Thats fucked up |
Gold Member Username: Crayola0
Portage,
Wisconsin
Post Number: 2400
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 01:41 am: |
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idk about the 750. might be a little too much power for me. |
Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive
A pic is worth
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Post Number: 16652
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 02:02 am: |
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"idk about the 750. might be a little too much power for me."
Bingo. It already is. Unless you've ridden, you wouldn't understand.
The general rule is to start at 500cc and move up from there.
These bikes are capable of such crazy speeds out of the box its' not funny.
Once you learn the fundamentals and riding techniques it will come to ya.
I hope. |
Gold Member Username: 04redmach1
Columbus,
GA
USA
Post Number: 1916
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 02:35 am: |
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Honda has always been my choice in 4 wheelers and bikes.
Kevin |
Gold Member Username: Crayola0
Portage,
Wisconsin
Post Number: 2401
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 11:59 am: |
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yea i dont think i want to go that much up at first. if i want to more power i will just get some parts. my neighbors ninja zx600 can go 200+ with the mods he has. |
