Why your bike?

[zed]

Originally Posted by Mikey

Let's see, here:

I bought the 636 because when I wanted a new 600SS in '03, it was my favorite. Best powerband by a long shot, a rear suspension that is actually meant for a 200 lb man, and mean looks. Honda's I-4s always excited me about as much as the toaster in my kitchen, the R6 powerband was too peaky, and everyone and their brother had a GSXR. To top it all off, the only motorcycle dealer in town that was worth a damn sold Kawasakis. When I found out it would be available in that gorgeous orange in '04, I ordered one.

I bought the GSXR1100 because I wanted something big and torquey, and I got it cheap because it was ugly. I love that damn thing. It's like riding a gigantic muscle.

The ZZR400 I picked up for free because it was abandoned and the wife was in love with it. It sat in a parking lot exposed to the elements for three years before I tore it down and rebuilt it. It runs fantastically now and really is a brilliant little bike.

just struck me funny. sorry. LOL

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by zed

just struck me funny. sorry. LOL

[Trip]

Originally Posted by zed

just struck me funny. sorry. LOL

He loves to ride the gigantic one eye muscles.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

But what about highway trips? If I run on the highway for more than 30 minutes, buzzing at 7K rpm gets old, especially with an aftermarket exhaust. So for me a 750 or 1000 is better because the revs are lower.

Nope. Even at 90 on the interstate indicated this past sunday I was still sitting middle of the meter, neither low nor high, thinking btw 7 and 9.

Im just not that aggressive on the street anymore so I dont rev it up high, and I have plenty of power to get me where I wanna go in a hurry and still keep my revs comfortable and low. I dont like screaming engines, even tho I know its what they are sposed to do, I baby my stuff unless Im feeling froggy.

[zed]

Originally Posted by The Chi

Nope. Even at 90 on the interstate indicated this past sunday I was still sitting middle of the meter, neither low nor high, thinking btw 7 and 9.

Im just not that aggressive on the street anymore so I dont rev it up high, and I have plenty of power to get me where I wanna go in a hurry and still keep my revs comfortable and low. I dont like screaming engines, even tho I know its what they are sposed to do, I baby my stuff unless Im feeling froggy.

that's still more than the rpm my bike is running at those speeds.

I also don't like all the intake noise from most of the newer 600's.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

But what about highway trips? If I run on the highway for more than 30 minutes, buzzing at 7K rpm gets old, especially with an aftermarket exhaust. So for me a 750 or 1000 is better because the revs are lower.

at 65 my SV runs at 5k or so... I don't consider that to be very high.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by The Chi

Nope. Even at 90 on the interstate indicated this past sunday I was still sitting middle of the meter, neither low nor high, thinking btw 7 and 9.

Im just not that aggressive on the street anymore so I dont rev it up high, and I have plenty of power to get me where I wanna go in a hurry and still keep my revs comfortable and low. I dont like screaming engines, even tho I know its what they are sposed to do, I baby my stuff unless Im feeling froggy.

Sounds like me when I rode the Zuk.

[lauralynne]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Your legs dont look anywhere short in your pic....

optical delusion - me in NYC - I'm the one in the front

[Archren]

Originally Posted by lauralynne

optical delusion - me in NYC - I'm the one in the front

You're kinda short, but you're not THAT short.

[Sixxxxer]

Originally Posted by zed

that's still more than the rpm my bike is running at those speeds.

I also don't like all the intake noise from most of the newer 600's.

Thats the Best part!!!

I cant say I havent gone to 16,5 Once or twice on the 6R...I usually shift it around 14 when im "On It"...But I've hit Limiter a half dozen times or so because I forgot to shift...

Mostly Im in 4th ro 5th at like 5 grand when Im in town...So I dont disrupt the Neighbors.

Originally Posted by lauralynne

optical delusion - me in NYC - I'm the one in the front

At first I was like..No really where is she??