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Dave 03-14-2011 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by pauldun170 (Post 456653)
:lol:

Memories of forums past

On ZX-11 board -
New guy on forum: "Hey guys, just bought a ZX-11. whats the deal with the 3rd rod?"

On any fireblade board -
New guy on forum: "Hey guys, so whats the deal with charging problems..."
OTHER New guy on forum: "Hey guys, so whats the deal with oil consumption on these bikes...I'm burning a qt every 20 miles"

On any older Kawi board -
New guy on forum: "Is the top end supposed to be this loud?"
Don't forget the fuel pumps on carbed hondas and the shitstorm of dumbass that always spawns

Sixxxxer 03-14-2011 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 456568)
The kid I bought this one from had it as a first bike too. Very common I think. After riding it I'm amazed that anyone could learn to ride a motorcycle on this bike and survive it, so mad props to anyone that started on a 600SS and lived to tell the tale. :lol:
I started on a ZX7R :wtfru:

Then "Downgraded" to a ZX6R

I dig the Cruiser stuff but If i ever got one it'd totally be a V rod...and Trips Beemer was def nice...although HUGE compared to my bike but I def could see myself on one. Gas's HD was a goddamn Cadillac on two wheels. And Ebb's DRZ was loud as fuck but def looked like a blast to ride...altho not for anything longer than a few Hundred miles.

derf 03-14-2011 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer (Post 456763)
I started on a ZX7R :wtfru:

Then "Downgraded" to a ZX6R
I dunno, I really like the zx7r, much more than the zx6r. Not that the 600 isnt a better bike, it's superior in almost every way, but when I was last shopping for a sport bike I did a bunch of camparison shopping, and rode a few bikes, and really fell in love with the 750.I really thought the 7r would have been a better bike for me it just had personality. Then I wound up on a honda, the bike equivalent of rainmans personality

Porkchop 03-14-2011 10:47 PM
When I switched from my R6 to the VF it was like night and day. Just the suspension technology and thin tires alone. While the vf has a sporty feel, the flickability just isnt there.

Im really feinding to get on this SV. I know the power output is almost no different, but a better suspension and big tires would be amazing....

101lifts2 03-14-2011 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 456612)
My last bike was a '95 Magna, so this is a big change. The FZ1 started being very uncomfortable to me, and I've owned 4 bikes with very similar ergonomics. Hopefully I'll be comfy on the CBR...but the seat is a bitch.

I bought a used ECU from a local motorcycle salvage place for $200. Popped it in, turned the key and still the fuel pump didn't run. I bypassed the tip (bank) sensor by connecting some wires and she fired right up. Runs like a champ now.

Clear title, in hand, not salvaged...almost too good to be true.
Now it's an 1800 dollar bike . redflip

Homeslice 03-15-2011 12:19 AM
I prefer the forward riding position........The wind props you up. So you're not slouching like so many guys do on standards & cruisers. Especially the retards with ape-hanger customs. From a side view it's like their body is curved in a "C" shape, because both their arms and their legs have to reach far forward. Looks like all their weight is on their tailbone. Retarded.

A sport riding position takes the impact forces off your back & tailbone, and onto your abs & thighs where it belongs.

101lifts2 03-15-2011 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by derf (Post 456794)
I dunno, I really like the zx7r, much more than the zx6r. Not that the 600 isnt a better bike, it's superior in almost every way, but when I was last shopping for a sport bike I did a bunch of camparison shopping, and rode a few bikes, and really fell in love with the 750.I really thought the 7r would have been a better bike for me it just had personality. Then I wound up on a honda, the bike equivalent of rainmans personality
I had 2 ZX7Rs....the riding feel is just hard to describe....it just feels good.

Avatard 03-15-2011 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 456557)
I've owned a bunch of different bikes, the fastest being an FZ1. Also had a ZRX1200, Bandit1200S and even an old 1993 ZX6D....but the CBR F4i I picked up (for $1,600 bitches!! :lol:) rides so much differently than anything I've owned it really took me by surprise.
4 pages in, and no one else has said it...odd.

What bike? I see no bike.

No pic, no bike.

Dave 03-15-2011 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Avatard (Post 456831)
4 pages in, and no one else has said it...odd.

What bike? I see no bike.

No pic, no bike.
pics were in the other thread

jtemple 03-15-2011 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Particle Man (Post 456705)
That's okay, I'm keeping your boots nice and broken in :lol:
Haha, good! You should see the cheap shits I replaced them with:

http://images.motorcycle-superstore....Boot-Black.jpg

One of these days, I'll get some Sidis. But Sidi MX boots are $$$$


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