new bike

[FALCONSEYE]

My post is gone . Well, I think I found a barely used 07 gsx-r 600. I was wondering if somebody would be kind enough to go check out the bike with me this weekend. Will buy you a beer..
Please let me know, thanks.

[konichd]

Wade and I have a 07 GSXR so feel free to come over Saturday if you want us to look it over and compare it to ours. Anytime after lunch should work.

PM me your # and I'll help you out. Afterall Gixxers are my specialty of late

[hcr25]

this post http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forum...ad.php?t=27556 ?

I think you will be happy with the Gsxr 750. It is a very good all around bike.
mike

[FALCONSEYE]

My previous posting got deleted somehow. I am a newbie so this will be my first bike. The common advice over here was to get a used bike instead of a new one. I won't be able to bring the bike to you since I won't be able to ride it. However, I am more than happy to come pick you up, let you take a look at the bike and then give you a ride back.
thanks

[konichd]

No problem, Wade's first bike was an 07 gixxer too so don't believe the hype

[MetaLord 9]

No problem, Wade's first bike was an 07 gixxer too so don't believe the hype

Yeah, but what does Wade ride now? I remember seeing that gixxer on craiglist a couple too many times...


I'm still say'n that I think a 750cc sportbike is way too much for a n00b. Hell, I think a 600cc sportbike is too much too. Look at a 500 cc sport tourer like a ninja or an sv650. Don't let your desire to get a bike trump your sense on which one you get. Ease into it. You can always get more & bigger.

[FALCONSEYE]

Yeah, but what does Wade ride now? I remember seeing that gixxer on craiglist a couple too many times...


I'm still say'n that I think a 750cc sportbike is way too much for a n00b. Hell, I think a 600cc sportbike is too much too. Look at a 500 cc sport tourer like a ninja or an sv650. Don't let your desire to get a bike trump your sense on which one you get. Ease into it. You can always get more & bigger.

I agree. This is a 07 gsx-r 600 with 167 miles. Can you believe that? The price is awesome too...

[Devaclis]

Sure you don't want a really sweet CBR? Didn't get pics this weekend due to the holiday and snow but I can bring it to you to look at

[FALCONSEYE]

Sure you don't want a really sweet CBR? Didn't get pics this weekend due to the holiday and snow but I can bring it to you to look at

Your bike is definitely sweet but this bike is practically new. I have to wonder since the deal sounds too good to be true, then it's prolly not...

[PROFLYER]

Just get something CLEAN. If it's been dropped, the chain looks like crap etc. etc. it was probably not taken care of. Brand doesn't really matter, they all make excellent bikes anymore anyway.

[konichd]

Wade rides a fuckin' liter bike like all the big boys.

He rode a 600 for 6 months/7,000 miles, sold it for a profit and upgraded. He never rode a bike before and did just fine, never dropped it or a moment of trouble.

[MetaLord 9]

Where'd you find the bike & who's selling it?

[FALCONSEYE]

Local add, some girl is responding to my questions.

[Wyck]

I just sold my 02 YZF600R about a month ago. It was a pretty good starter bike for me but a little heavy and bulky for me to move with my weak little girl arms. I want to get a newer 600 for my next bike but not sure what I will end up with. I'm open to suggestions though I've been eyeballing the new R6s all year...so sexy.

[konichd]

The new R6's are nice but for the street they are a tad bit weak in the low end. I never thought I would say this but out of all the 600's the Honda CBR would be my first choice.

[Devaclis]

I never thought I would say this but out of all the 600's the Honda CBR would be my first choice.

I am pretty sure this was a quote from the bible, the Declaration of Independence, and Shotgun Willy. THAT is how you know it is true and good.

[rybo]

The new R6's are nice but for the street they are a tad bit weak in the low end. I never thought I would say this but out of all the 600's the Honda CBR would be my first choice.

BEWARE!

(it weighs 26 lbs. more)

[MetaLord 9]

How far you have fallen DK...


Careful, people might even start to like ya!

[konichd]

Its hard to fall when you're already at Rock Bottom

[MetaLord 9]

^^THAT's why Dana loves Hondas so much! They're the Lane Bryants of the sport bikes!

[konichd]

That 26lbs must be in the seat because they are rock hard.

But Hands down for a 600 I would definately go with the Honda. Reliable, well designed, turns on a dime. I can't really think of one negative thing to say about the 07-newer models. Perhaps the pinicle of perfection for a 600 cc sportbike as we know it.

[Ghost]

That 26lbs must be in the seat because they are rock hard.

But Hands down for a 600 I would definately go with the Honda. Reliable, well designed, turns on a dime. I can't really think of one negative thing to say about the 07-newer models. Perhaps the pinicle of perfection for a 600 cc sportbike as we know it.

Curb weight to curb (wet) weight the non-ABS CBR600RR is still the lightest 600 at 410lbs.

The ABS model is porkier, since ABS adds 22lbs for 432lbs wet.

I've had 5 CBR600s from the F2 up, and the 07+ CBR600RR is the best they've ever made, and is close to being the pefect 600.

The lack of a *#$% slipper clutch keeps me from saying its the perfect 600, and I think the 09 ZX-6R will be one to watch. I expect the CBR to lose its crown as "best" 600 this spring once they compare the 09 models.

Don't get me wrong, the CBR600RR is still a fantastic bike, and I'm still tempted to get one, but by the time I add a slipper I may as well get the CBR1000RR or else save money and get a GSX-R 600 (which has had slippers since 06).

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Back to the OP: The one you've found seems ideal, I found an 07 Black w/900mi on it for more than yours and it was still a good deal.

The SV650 is probably the best starter bike out there, especially as "starter" in this case doesn't mean "disposable" like a Ninja 250 would be.

You can get a bigger bike than the SV 650, but few people move on from them having fully mastered them, they just think they need a bigger bike to go faster. In racing the SV650s typically turn lap times pretty close to the 600s, and some of the fastest riders on an SV can beat the slow-to-middle riders on 600s.

[hcr25]

Curb weight to curb (wet) weight the non-ABS CBR600RR is still the lightest 600 at 410lbs.

The ABS model is porkier, since ABS adds 22lbs for 432lbs wet.

I've had 5 CBR600s from the F2 up, and the 07+ CBR600RR is the best they've ever made, and is close to being the pefect 600.

The lack of a *#$% slipper clutch keeps me from saying its the perfect 600, and I think the 09 ZX-6R will be one to watch. I expect the CBR to lose its crown as "best" 600 this spring once they compare the 09 models.

Don't get me wrong, the CBR600RR is still a fantastic bike, and I'm still tempted to get one, but by the time I add a slipper I may as well get the CBR1000RR or else save money and get a GSX-R 600 (which has had slippers since 06).

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Back to the OP: The one you've found seems ideal, I found an 07 Black w/900mi on it for more than yours and it was still a good deal.

The SV650 is probably the best starter bike out there, especially as "starter" in this case doesn't mean "disposable" like a Ninja 250 would be.

You can get a bigger bike than the SV 650, but few people move on from them having fully mastered them, they just think they need a bigger bike to go faster. In racing the SV650s typically turn lap times pretty close to the 600s, and some of the fastest riders on an SV can beat the slow-to-middle riders on 600s.

I agree with every word!

Todays 600cc sport bikes are more then fast enough for the street, to fast for a lot of riders. In a perfect world 6 months to a year of experience on a ex 500, sv 650 ect. would go along way on preventing crashes on modern sport bikes.
mike

[FALCONSEYE]

I called the owner, left a voice mail but did not hear back so far. Just to give you an update...