Thinking of buying another motorcycle..

10-27-2001, 12:55 AM

I had an 500 interceptor in 89 for 6 monthes and then upgraded to a VMAX. I got rid of it after someone rearended me and I couldn't ride it anymore.. that was 11-12 yrs ago. I'm thinking of buying another bike. I'd love to have a 750 but there really isn't any out there to be had, guess they don't make them anymore. I looked at the R1 but don't think I really need all that much power really. I'm thinking of buying a brand new 2002 YZF 600.. is this a good bike?

I know some of you guys are into bikes and I haven't been into them for quite some time now. What should I buy?

I like the idea of a harley being USA made but don't like the riding position. I looked at the buell but it doesn't really offer much in the hp department.

I want a sport touring bike, that is what is most comfortable for me. What bikes should I look at? Are there any good sites I should check? I really like the black YZF but wonder if a 600 is really big enough.

Anyone??

Thanks!

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Rick
My 89lx(updated 7/20/2001)

Crazy Horse GT · 10-27-2001, 01:15 AM

well this may not help,i havent had a bike for a few years now, i had a sporster-old one it was ok but on a bike you have to have6 pair's of eye's to watch out for car's but i guess you know that, i am not into bikes anymore but they are great , it depenends on if you just want to cruise or wrist it ball's to the wall, i work with a guy who has a cbr 600 but he stuffed a 1,000 cc engine in it jeez i raced him with my stang ,of course he blew my a$$ away but not as bad as i thought he would, but we only had about an 8th of mile to play .it's really what you want to do i have lost too many friends to bike wreck's, it's alway's the same- oh i didnt see him, just a thought.

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joe4speed · 10-27-2001, 11:37 AM

Kawasaki still makes the Ninja in a 750 (ZX-7R). Pretty sweet bikes too!

I have a '99 ZX-6R and I love it!
Suzuki has a SWEET GSXR-750 still as well:

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Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com
99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph!
1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

PGkelly · 10-27-2001, 01:06 PM

GSX-R750. definetely.

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1BAD89 · 10-27-2001, 01:20 PM

Have you tried looking at Honda VFR's? The new ones are pretty cool. A pre 02' R1 has alot of power, I just sold mine, and it was a beast. I'm looking at the 02 R1's or a GSXR1000. I personally wouldn't buy a brand new YZF600, There like $6999 new? You can usually pick up a brand new R6 for $7299(that's what I got mine for brand new), and the R6 offers so much more than the YZF600R ever could. Sorry guys I don't know how to post pictures? ;o(

Check this one out. http://www.hondamotorcycles.com/mode..._number=CB900F

I think you would really like this one! http://www.hondamotorcycles.com/mode...umber=VFR800FI
http://www.hondamotorcycles.com/mode...umber=VFR800FI

You could also check out Yamaha's FZ1, Kawasaki's ZRX1200. Hope I was some help.
If it was me and I didn't want a race bike, but i still wanted a bike that would really haul, and look bad a$$, I would get the Honda VFR800FI.

Here's a full article they did on it. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/d...=96295&navID=1

See ya.

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-1989 GT, not stock.

-2000 Camaro SS-A4,
13.4's bone stock.

-1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

10-28-2001, 12:50 PM

Thanks guys, I like the looks of those r bikes but they seem to cramp my legs. 30 seconds and my leg is all cramped up. I need to look at some of the different ones, maybe I can find one that doesn't have the pegs so close to the seat, maybe its just the angle.

Marty, you're right.. they are dangerous. But hey, I'd hate to think I'm getting too old to let risk outweigh fun

.

JL1314, I checked out your site.. nice

. That first wheelie pic you have there made me laugh

. I remember doing something like that, LOL.

1bad89, that vfr looks interesting. I looked on traderonline.com and found a yellow 2000 model that looks sweet!

I like the hard luggage it offers too. I need to go look at one of those and see if it craps my legs up. I'm not big on the 'naked' bikes but some seem to offer good power, I still like the looks of the cafe styles tho(wanna look good, ya know

).

You guys notice how the r bikes have the notched seat and more aggressive riding position? That's why I was looking at the regular 600. Kawasaki's 89 750 ninja was more of a touring bike than racing, I guess that's why I was looking for something along those lines.

[This message has been edited by rbatson (edited 10-28-2001).]

Coupe Devil · 10-29-2001, 01:18 PM

I just wish I could have "One" much less "Another one". I still live at home with the parents currently and mom said "No way" I believe her exact words were "Pack before you get it cause after you do, you aren't coming back". So the boredom persists. I have several friends that ride but I can't go cause I dont have a bike. And besides they are like stangs. I would need two or three, a Honda crotch rocket for going fast, a Harley - because it's a Harley, and probably a Gold Wing for just touring. Then I would have to customize and personalize all of them and that would get expensive. I plan on getting one someday but not for a few years.

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'93 lx notch 4 banger (drive it to work currently), Using the 306, 8.8 posi, 4.10's, summit rear cover, elec. fan, cowl hood, wieand stealth intake, Heddman 1-3/4 long tubes, holley 650 d.p.carb., built c-?, e-303, full autometer guages, msd box, mallory unilite dist, and coil, roll cage, summit seat, subs, 15x10's in the back with slicks, skinnies up front, custom dash, all in use for 1988 Hatch Drag Car. Heres my site.
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme2/ponypower

1BAD89 · 10-29-2001, 06:30 PM

Yeah the seat on the YZF-600R is a one piece, and it's pretty plush.

------------------
-1989 GT, not stock.

-2000 Camaro SS-A4,
13.4's bone stock.

-1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

[This message has been edited by 1BAD89 (edited 11-02-2001).]

PKRWUD · 10-31-2001, 12:53 AM

http://www.harley-davidson.com/motor...=1004506867234

Take care,
-Chris

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10-31-2001, 01:03 AM

DAMN!! That's sweet!! Only thing that bike is missing is the fairing to keep the 'breeze' off at 100mph.

10-31-2001, 01:17 AM

Ahh man, researching that bike.. it weighs more than my old VMAX and it cost
$17,000! hmm... I don't know... Thanks for the link though... who knows.. maybe I'd decide to go the payment route.. It is a sweet *** bike!

PKRWUD · 10-31-2001, 01:31 AM

I thought the gas tank was too small until I learned it was under the seat! I still have mixed feelings about it, but it's growing on me.

Take care,
-Chris

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MustangNet

My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop

My teams site: Jim Porter Racing

RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR

HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

10-31-2001, 01:47 AM

I think they actually copied the VMAx in a way. To fuel up the VMAX, there are a couple of triggers under the seat that cause the middle seat section to pop up, for fueling. The "tank" area was just a cover on the VMAX for the electronics and engine(ETC). Looks to me like they copied the VMAX but gave it a Harley riding position. Still a sweet bike.. I know what I'm be doing Saturday morning..

jimmyjr · 11-01-2001, 01:04 PM

Hey Robert,

definately go to as many dealers as you can and sit on ALL the bikes...The sportbike riding position isn't as bad as it looks. Obviosly some bikes are better than others...the vfr is a good choice..I have a 95 rf900r, and just love it to bits..

PGkelly · 11-01-2001, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rbatson:
Ahh man, researching that bike.. it weighs more than my old VMAX and it cost
$17,000! hmm... I don't know... Thanks for the link though... who knows.. maybe I'd decide to go the payment route.. It is a sweet *** bike!

if you find one for 17k, call me up, i'll take 2. you will belucky to find it for under 22k.

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If it ain't broke, make it go faster

AOL: MCVillain45

Mustangbelle306 · 11-02-2001, 04:16 AM

1BAD89 he said he wanted a sport tourer, I really don't think ANY gixxer falls into that category!!

Man talk about umcomfy riding position, even with bar risers. I'd go with the Kawasaki ZZR-1200. I honestly don't know much about it, but it has a great new design and looks like a comfy riding position too:
http://www.kawasaki.com/motorcycles/ninja/index.html

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Elisha~5.0 HO Racing (ahem HIGH OUTPUT!)
1994 GT: The Primered Wonder!
Email: Belle@Mustangworks.com
AOL name: FZRBelle306

1BAD89 · 11-02-2001, 06:50 PM

***1BAD89 he said he wanted a sport tourer, I really don't think ANY gixxer falls into that category!! Man talk about umcomfy riding position, even with bar risers. I'd go with the Kawasaki ZZR-1200. I honestly don't know much about it, but it has a great new design and looks like a comfy riding position too:

What are you talking about? ;o\ I suggested a VFR800FI to him, I never mentioned a Gixxer.

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-1989 GT, not stock.
-2000 Camaro SS-A4,
-1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383, RPM air-gap intake, demon carb., tubbed, trick flow TW heads, trick flow pistons, 6" rod's, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, 4 inch cowl hood, Ford 9", auburn Pro-series Posi, Pro-billet distributor, Sanderson Jet-hot coated headers, Custom radiator,

10-27-2001, 12:55 AM	#1
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Thinking of buying another motorcycle.. I had an 500 interceptor in 89 for 6 monthes and then upgraded to a VMAX. I got rid of it after someone rearended me and I couldn't ride it anymore.. that was 11-12 yrs ago. I'm thinking of buying another bike. I'd love to have a 750 but there really isn't any out there to be had, guess they don't make them anymore. I looked at the R1 but don't think I really need all that much power really. I'm thinking of buying a brand new 2002 YZF 600.. is this a good bike? I know some of you guys are into bikes and I haven't been into them for quite some time now. What should I buy? I like the idea of a harley being USA made but don't like the riding position. I looked at the buell but it doesn't really offer much in the hp department. I want a sport touring bike, that is what is most comfortable for me. What bikes should I look at? Are there any good sites I should check? I really like the black YZF but wonder if a 600 is really big enough. Anyone?? Thanks! ------------------ Rick My 89lx(updated 7/20/2001)

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10-27-2001, 01:15 AM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	well this may not help,i havent had a bike for a few years now, i had a sporster-old one it was ok but on a bike you have to have6 pair's of eye's to watch out for car's but i guess you know that, i am not into bikes anymore but they are great , it depenends on if you just want to cruise or wrist it ball's to the wall, i work with a guy who has a cbr 600 but he stuffed a 1,000 cc engine in it jeez i raced him with my stang ,of course he blew my a$$ away but not as bad as i thought he would, but we only had about an 8th of mile to play .it's really what you want to do i have lost too many friends to bike wreck's, it's alway's the same- oh i didnt see him, just a thought. ------------------

10-27-2001, 11:37 AM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Kawasaki still makes the Ninja in a 750 (ZX-7R). Pretty sweet bikes too! I have a '99 ZX-6R and I love it! Suzuki has a SWEET GSXR-750 still as well: ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

10-27-2001, 01:06 PM	#4
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	GSX-R750. definetely. ------------------ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

10-27-2001, 01:20 PM	#5
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Have you tried looking at Honda VFR's? The new ones are pretty cool. A pre 02' R1 has alot of power, I just sold mine, and it was a beast. I'm looking at the 02 R1's or a GSXR1000. I personally wouldn't buy a brand new YZF600, There like $6999 new? You can usually pick up a brand new R6 for $7299(that's what I got mine for brand new), and the R6 offers so much more than the YZF600R ever could. Sorry guys I don't know how to post pictures? ;o( Check this one out. http://www.hondamotorcycles.com/mode..._number=CB900F I think you would really like this one! http://www.hondamotorcycles.com/mode...umber=VFR800FI http://www.hondamotorcycles.com/mode...umber=VFR800FI You could also check out Yamaha's FZ1, Kawasaki's ZRX1200. Hope I was some help. If it was me and I didn't want a race bike, but i still wanted a bike that would really haul, and look bad a$$, I would get the Honda VFR800FI. Here's a full article they did on it. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/d...=96295&navID=1 See ya. ------------------ -1989 GT, not stock. -2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.4's bone stock. -1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

10-28-2001, 12:50 PM	#6
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys, I like the looks of those r bikes but they seem to cramp my legs. 30 seconds and my leg is all cramped up. I need to look at some of the different ones, maybe I can find one that doesn't have the pegs so close to the seat, maybe its just the angle. Marty, you're right.. they are dangerous. But hey, I'd hate to think I'm getting too old to let risk outweigh fun . JL1314, I checked out your site.. nice . That first wheelie pic you have there made me laugh . I remember doing something like that, LOL. 1bad89, that vfr looks interesting. I looked on traderonline.com and found a yellow 2000 model that looks sweet! I like the hard luggage it offers too. I need to go look at one of those and see if it craps my legs up. I'm not big on the 'naked' bikes but some seem to offer good power, I still like the looks of the cafe styles tho(wanna look good, ya know ). You guys notice how the r bikes have the notched seat and more aggressive riding position? That's why I was looking at the regular 600. Kawasaki's 89 750 ninja was more of a touring bike than racing, I guess that's why I was looking for something along those lines. [This message has been edited by rbatson (edited 10-28-2001).]

10-29-2001, 01:18 PM	#7
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	I just wish I could have "One" much less "Another one". I still live at home with the parents currently and mom said "No way" I believe her exact words were "Pack before you get it cause after you do, you aren't coming back". So the boredom persists. I have several friends that ride but I can't go cause I dont have a bike. And besides they are like stangs. I would need two or three, a Honda crotch rocket for going fast, a Harley - because it's a Harley, and probably a Gold Wing for just touring. Then I would have to customize and personalize all of them and that would get expensive. I plan on getting one someday but not for a few years. ------------------ '93 lx notch 4 banger (drive it to work currently), Using the 306, 8.8 posi, 4.10's, summit rear cover, elec. fan, cowl hood, wieand stealth intake, Heddman 1-3/4 long tubes, holley 650 d.p.carb., built c-?, e-303, full autometer guages, msd box, mallory unilite dist, and coil, roll cage, summit seat, subs, 15x10's in the back with slicks, skinnies up front, custom dash, all in use for 1988 Hatch Drag Car. Heres my site. http://www.angelfire.com/extreme2/ponypower

10-29-2001, 06:30 PM	#8
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Yeah the seat on the YZF-600R is a one piece, and it's pretty plush. ------------------ -1989 GT, not stock. -2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.4's bone stock. -1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more! [This message has been edited by 1BAD89 (edited 11-02-2001).]

10-31-2001, 12:53 AM	#9
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	http://www.harley-davidson.com/motor...=1004506867234 Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

10-31-2001, 01:03 AM	#10
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	DAMN!! That's sweet!! Only thing that bike is missing is the fairing to keep the 'breeze' off at 100mph.

10-31-2001, 01:17 AM	#11
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Ahh man, researching that bike.. it weighs more than my old VMAX and it cost $17,000! hmm... I don't know... Thanks for the link though... who knows.. maybe I'd decide to go the payment route.. It is a sweet *** bike!

10-31-2001, 01:31 AM	#12
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I thought the gas tank was too small until I learned it was under the seat! I still have mixed feelings about it, but it's growing on me. Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

10-31-2001, 01:47 AM	#13
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	I think they actually copied the VMAx in a way. To fuel up the VMAX, there are a couple of triggers under the seat that cause the middle seat section to pop up, for fueling. The "tank" area was just a cover on the VMAX for the electronics and engine(ETC). Looks to me like they copied the VMAX but gave it a Harley riding position. Still a sweet bike.. I know what I'm be doing Saturday morning..

11-01-2001, 01:04 PM	#14
jimmyjr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 347	Hey Robert, definately go to as many dealers as you can and sit on ALL the bikes...The sportbike riding position isn't as bad as it looks. Obviosly some bikes are better than others...the vfr is a good choice..I have a 95 rf900r, and just love it to bits..

11-02-2001, 04:16 AM	#16
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	1BAD89 he said he wanted a sport tourer, I really don't think ANY gixxer falls into that category!! Man talk about umcomfy riding position, even with bar risers. I'd go with the Kawasaki ZZR-1200. I honestly don't know much about it, but it has a great new design and looks like a comfy riding position too: http://www.kawasaki.com/motorcycles/ninja/index.html ------------------ Elisha~5.0 HO Racing (ahem HIGH OUTPUT!) 1994 GT: The Primered Wonder! Email: Belle@Mustangworks.com AOL name: FZRBelle306

11-02-2001, 06:50 PM	#17
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	***1BAD89 he said he wanted a sport tourer, I really don't think ANY gixxer falls into that category!! Man talk about umcomfy riding position, even with bar risers. I'd go with the Kawasaki ZZR-1200. I honestly don't know much about it, but it has a great new design and looks like a comfy riding position too: What are you talking about? ;o\ I suggested a VFR800FI to him, I never mentioned a Gixxer. ------------------ -1989 GT, not stock. -2000 Camaro SS-A4, -1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383, RPM air-gap intake, demon carb., tubbed, trick flow TW heads, trick flow pistons, 6" rod's, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, 4 inch cowl hood, Ford 9", auburn Pro-series Posi, Pro-billet distributor, Sanderson Jet-hot coated headers, Custom radiator,