I like my banana seat!
Oh yeah, another thing with the FZ6 - it has wider handlebars which provides the rider with more leverage. This is turn makes the bike more "flickable" in the turns.
It's not that I'm a fast rider, it's that my bike just makes it super easy to go fast
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
Then...why are you so slow?Originally Posted by Clovis
It's not that I'm a fast rider, it's that my bike just makes it super easy to go fast
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
~Hunter S. Thompson
We can't all be Ghosts...
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
Another FZ rider here. I find it to be a great compromise between speed and comfort. Mine's an FZ-1 which is not a good beginners bike but the 6 would probably be great.
Have you taken a beginner rider's course?
Good luck and welcome!
Disclaimer: If I post a link, assume it's NSFW.
Bike: 2009 FZ-1 "The Hematoma"
Actually there is another seat Corbin makes one, but I actually used the stock seat here MissBratt just took the vinyl off of it and added gel and the back part of the foam on the seat was removes and I added a cowl with a door to store things in. Like i said this bike was a heavily modified EX500r, but yes the saet can off the shelf buy a nicer one but still banana style though.
They makes seats for just about all bikes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URh34r5NrCY <--short one for the 500r
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UmJo...eature=related <- More detailed on a kantana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJrKFQJxafQ <-- just for fun because while I was working on my DT tonight I played this song and thought of this thread (if you dont want to listen to the whole thing Fast forward to the last 30 seconds or so but i LOL'd in relation to this thread cause i always loved my Kawi's just lately been buying Yami.)
Have fun.
~Aph
Last edited by Aphrodite; Mon Dec 19th, 2011 at 08:20 PM.
captgoodvibes- Yes I have taken STARS in Idaho. I have my endorsement on my DL and everything. Just need a good sound bike,Some good teachers and I will be set! Clovis- Sounds like I am gonna have to find one of your bikes and sit on it. Not many shops here is Fort Collins have a selection. At least not acesmotorcycles or Tri city. Ghost-thanks for the info
"You have to earn respect, it's not handed out"
You can forward the email to me and I'll take a shot at it or just post it here and let the guys at it.
"With every broken bone, I swear I lived."
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
Hi -
I have a 2000 Blue Suzuki SV650. It has less then 10000 miles on it
and I am looking to sell it.
It has an aftermarket exhaust and the carburetors have been re-jetted
to accept the exhaust. Currently, it does not have a gauge cluster
(speedo, tach) but I will install one if the buyer so desires.
I am currently waiting on parts to finish the build (Passenger Pegs,
Passenger Seat and Frame Sliders) then I am selling it.
Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks
Chris
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/mcy/2758892328.html
Second email:It has never been layed down. However, it did meet the unfortunate
side of a fence (previous owner). She did not put the kickstand down
(no idea why...) and it fell over and hit the fence. There is a dent
/ scratches on the left side of the tank but nothing that affects
performance. Tank does not leak or anything like that....
I have gone over the carbs and cleaned them out, replaced the oil, oil
filter and battery. Runs like a champ and pulls strong. Coolant has
been flushed and replaced.
I will send you pictures around 5PM tonight.
Thanks
Chris
"You have to earn respect, it's not handed out"
This seems to me that he's rebuilding the bike either after significant damage or for some reason someone took it apart and he bought the pieces. I would keep looking. There will be more clean bikes out there. Also, he may not have a clean title.
"With every broken bone, I swear I lived."
Yeah seemed weird when he said parts. I hear parts and think bad things..
"You have to earn respect, it's not handed out"
Or he bought it to turn it into a race bike and realized that racing is really expensive.
"With every broken bone, I swear I lived."
I would avoid that one.... And theres no sense on why the gauge cluster was removed race bike or not. Too many unknowns about its current and past ("to finish the build "?) condition.
Ok, So that's a no go!
"You have to earn respect, it's not handed out"
I am just saying, if I were looking for a bike for a friend, that would be one of the bottom choices. Too many unknown things for me to even consider looking at it. Too many other bikes out there to choose from, I would try and find the buyer that is upgrading, or just selling to get extra cash....
A bike that is already running great and doesn't need any work. And no questions about it's history.
This whole finding a bike is harder than I thought! LOL
"You have to earn respect, it's not handed out"
Yeah it is.... main thing is, don't rush. And don't settle, you're spending your hard earned money, get something you will like and be happy with.
But these are just my opinions, everyones will vary....
I wouldn't buy something that was a project or possible headache, while others would.
Last edited by Slo; Tue Dec 20th, 2011 at 10:11 AM.
Agreed!
"You have to earn respect, it's not handed out"
+1
Slo's dead on. Never rush, never let excitement get the better of you--finding a good bike might take a while, but it's December, so you've got time.
As to that SV, run, do not walk away from it.
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
~Hunter S. Thompson
Thanks Ghost.. I did run pretty fast, Almost tripped in fact! Yes I need to curb the excitement and put in my brain this will be the ONE AND ONLY bike I will have for a while It's gotta be perfect!
"You have to earn respect, it's not handed out"
No reason to have to replace gauge clusters, passenger seats and pegs if it simply fell over into a fence. Run awaaaayyyy!!!
When life throws you curves, aim for the apex
Current stable: 09 Thruxton \ 09 FZ6S2 Sold List: 97 Ninja500R, 03 SV650K3, 01 Ducati 750Sport, 73 CB350/4, 03 F650GSA, 08 Gixxer600, 03 Gixxer600, 91 VFR750F, 09 KLX250, 06 Thruxton 900, 02 VFR800, 08 Spyder RS, 12 Street TripleR, 09 KLX250S, 16 KTMRC390, 10 F650GS
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Well just to update everyone I got the pics of that bike looks pretty! To bad had such a horror story with it!
"You have to earn respect, it's not handed out"
Yeah, looking nice for a new person though.... doesn't say too much unfortunately. Every new friend I have gets excited over any bike when they see it, unless it's in bits and pieces.
Looks like the post has been deleted. Sketchy...
Disclaimer: If I post a link, assume it's NSFW.
Bike: 2009 FZ-1 "The Hematoma"
Probably stolen and/or attempting to roll back the odometer.
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
~Hunter S. Thompson
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