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heading to the dark side
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 7:48 pm
by stan
Well the time has come for me to make some serious decisions about my riding. I have been a commuter for the last 7 years so the 91 FZR 1K has suited that purpose well. It has just ticked over 60k Km and will need some major work done in the not to distant future
A change in my work position means i can now cycle to work every day, and my bike becomes more of a play thing than a dedicated mode of transport
So do i keep my belovered FZR, or make the move to something newer, thinking about a 05' GSXR 750, 163 Kg, 120ish HP, and is ohh so sweet to ride
Torn and confused
stan
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:42 pm
by FZRDude
Dear "Torn and confused"
It doesn't really matter what you ride (not a H*nda please? :ha ) as long as you Ride. If you stick with the FZR cool! If not, stop by every once and a while and check up on us.
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 11:27 pm
by silver
I'm kind of in the same boat Stan however I won't have a verdict on my work status until july. At that time I'm hoping to switch to working from home. If that doesn't happen then I'm probably going to buy a Honda Interceptor (what's that Tim ? ) as I really want something with a warranty that I don't need to spend hours or days working on.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 2:58 am
by sickle44
John, John, John, WHY in the world would you buy the Ford F-150 of motorcycling? Please DON"T DO it. Although I am grafting on a VFR SSSwinger, I ain't ever gonna own one. They are so many other good choices other than riding a vibrating, waterless, evinrude without a SOUL. I'm sure if you do it, none of us will be friend anymore??
LOL.
Do what you gotta do man, just buggin' but truly there are so many other good choices other than a Viffer. AND it'll drive you nuts after coming off an FZR.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 3:13 am
by silver
I guess you're right. I was just reading al of those articles that say it's the best all around bike and such. I really liked the look of the SV1000S however they've completely discontinued it globally. I was thinking they might upgrade the DV650 to a SV750 however that didn't happen. The RC51's been discontinued as well.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 4:44 am
by kiwi60
Dear Torn & Confused,
Nothing wrong with modern technology on motorcycles - I love riding (and currently modifying) my SV1000S.
It was a total revelation in power and handling when I bought it, and it still stretches the arms when I open it up.
The GSXR 750's are brilliant bikes and are often rated better than the GSXR 1000's as an all round machine - go for it!!!!!!
Satisfied & Happy
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 4:48 am
by kiwi60
I really liked the look of the SV1000S however they've completely discontinued it globally.
Nup, still got them on the shop floor here in NZ as an '08 model, but they are on the way out.
I don't think there will be any issues with spare etc as the Suzuki 1000 V twin started way back with the TL1000 about 1997 and they have become a bit of a cult bike.
Anyway, that's just me sticking up for my choice in bike - back to the Yamaha's.
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:59 am
by dragracer1951
Tour-A-Busa....
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:03 am
by dragracer1951
What the heck...
Let me introduce you to the DARK side.
Ever riden a Ducatti?
How about an Aprilia Tuono?
No you say?
Much too exotic and impractical?
Go ride one. No kidding.
Want a REAL hoot, go ride an S4R
Jeebers, go ride a Hyper. That ought ta take care of yur "Commute"
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:34 pm
by stan
hey Jim,
I also looked at a Tuono, rather than a RSV, i love the exotic italian flair, and not to impractical if i still want to commute
nothing is off the table just yet
stan
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 1:33 am
by kiwi60
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:05 am
by silver
With both the Interceptor and the SV1000 discontinued, the options have narrowed a little to the Suzuki 'busa, Kawasaki for the ZX-10, the Triumph Sprint ST. I'd like to see an '08 FZ1 with the lower kit as well.
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:51 am
by dragracer1951
Aw, what the heck....
Let me muddy the waters a bit more for ya...
Sped Tre Triumph.
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:14 pm
by stan
i can't speak for Silver, but as mentioned before, nothing is off the table as far as a future bike purchase
but keep it comming, i like the way you think Jim
stan
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:31 pm
by kiwi60
Why not go boots and all:
KTM Duke
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:57 am
by dragracer1951
Ain't nuttin wrong with the big Katoom....
I been eyeballin an RC8 (I think that's what it's called...the sportbike)
I Likes them V Twins...
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:38 am
by haunter
silver wrote:I'd like to see an '08 FZ1 with the lower kit as well.
imho you'd be better off getting a lightly used 04+ R1 and putting bars and rearsets on it...............
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:49 am
by FZRDude
haunter wrote:imho you'd be better off getting a lightly used 04+ R1 and putting bars and rearsets on it...............
If you find a "Lightly Used" 04 R1, let me know....
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:19 pm
by haunter
ok read 'lightly used' as 'not dropped
too many times
I just hate how they castrate the r1 powerplant when they shove it into the FZ1
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:05 am
by orionburn
haunter wrote:I just hate how they castrate the r1 powerplant when they shove it into the FZ1
I know...it sucks. Maybe they'll change their mind now that the B-King is out. At least it has a simple switch to limit the power if you're too timid for the full brunt of the Busa engine.
