Very surprised at how different a sportbike is than a standard - Page 4

Dave · 03-14-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

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, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

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.

I started on a ZX7R

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, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

I started on a ZX7R

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, 11:47 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, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

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 .

Homeslice · 03-15-2011, 01:19 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, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

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, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

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!!

) 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, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

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, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

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

Haha, good! You should see the cheap shits I replaced them with:

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

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Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	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.... __________________ Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold Last edited by Porkchop; 03-14-2011 at 11:51 PM..*

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	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. Last edited by Homeslice; 03-15-2011 at 01:26 AM..