Very surprised at how different a sportbike is than a standard - Page 3

KSGregman · 03-14-2011, 12:57 PM

I've read accounts of Japanese Zero pilots who claimed that their planes felt like extensions of their bodies....that they and the plane became one in dog fights....and I felt that way on my GSX-R750....not all the time as a lot of the performance curve of the machine was above my skill/confidence level...but when it was "right", it felt like zen....not riding anymore....but almost like flying...at one and in rhythm with the bike.

Kaneman · 03-14-2011, 01:00 PM

Its like you guys were just sitting, salivating over this thread, waiting for me to ask what a CCT was.

I can not detect any rattle whatsoever from the motor. I had a loose cam chain in my ZX6D so I'm familiar with that sound.

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Its like you guys were just sitting, salivating over this thread, waiting for me to ask what a CCT was.

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A lot like when someone buys a BMW and then asks what's the deal with the final drive failure

pauldun170 · 03-14-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

A lot like when someone buys a BMW and then asks what's the deal with the final drive failure

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?"

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 01:33 PM

Doncha LOVE that shit?

Seems like no matter HOW much I research something beforehand, the "known issues" never seem to come to light (for me) until I've bought the damn thing

Particle Man · 03-14-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Its like you guys were just sitting, salivating over this thread, waiting for me to ask what a CCT was.

I kept it under a line and got in first

jtemple · 03-14-2011, 03:41 PM

I loved my sportbikes when I had them. But, honestly, I just got bored. The roads out here suck (mostly straight). I can only take so much "go fast in a straight line" until I get sick of it. I'm happier on my DS.

Particle Man · 03-14-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

I loved my sportbikes when I had them. But, honestly, I just got bored. The roads out here suck (mostly straight). I can only take so much "go fast in a straight line" until I get sick of it. I'm happier on my DS.

That's okay, I'm keeping your boots nice and broken in

goof2 · 03-14-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

To be fair..those aren't even in the same category as a supersport bike. And having owned both of those I can say with authority, NEITHER are anything CLOSE to the performance of a supersport 600.

My BIL owned an F4i while I had my TLR, and we rode them at the track...that's him in the background while I chased down a duck

The F4i "FELT" 200 pounds lighter than the TLR. Was slimmer and had a MUCH better feel on the track.

On the ROAD the TLR and busa rode better because of their weight, but that 600 was a KNIFE on the track. Even after spending all the money I DID on my TLR, I had to work 3 times as hard to get that TLR around the track at the same pace I could that F4i
And having owned an R1 & GSXR 750 I now realize what a totally different world a TRUE sportbike is.
And like Trip said…..the same surprise overwhelmed me when I rode a TRUE supermoto bike!

OH...BTW...GREAT buy man!

Didn't Tracy used to have that Duc 748 he rebuilt too though? That may have given him a somewhat similar experience to a 600.

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

Didn't Tracy used to have that Duc 748 he rebuilt too though? That may have given him a somewhat similar experience to a 600.

Yes he did.

And they're a whole different animal to try and tame

03-14-2011, 01:00 PM	#22
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Its like you guys were just sitting, salivating over this thread, waiting for me to ask what a CCT was. I can not detect any rattle whatsoever from the motor. I had a loose cam chain in my ZX6D so I'm familiar with that sound. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

03-14-2011, 01:33 PM	#25
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Doncha LOVE that shit? Seems like no matter HOW much I research something beforehand, the "known issues" never seem to come to light (for me) until I've bought the damn thing __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

03-14-2011, 12:57 PM	#21
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	I've read accounts of Japanese Zero pilots who claimed that their planes felt like extensions of their bodies....that they and the plane became one in dog fights....and I felt that way on my GSX-R750....not all the time as a lot of the performance curve of the machine was above my skill/confidence level...but when it was "right", it felt like zen....not riding anymore....but almost like flying...at one and in rhythm with the bike.

03-14-2011, 03:41 PM	#27
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I loved my sportbikes when I had them. But, honestly, I just got bored. The roads out here suck (mostly straight). I can only take so much "go fast in a straight line" until I get sick of it. I'm happier on my DS.