The time has come......

[t-homo]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I get challenged all the time on my old GS, so the GSX-R 1300 would just be worse. I'm looking at two 98's. The ZX-9 is fast, comfortable, and can sport-tour with it's big fairing. The R1 is also fast, and can be made comfortable. Of course, the 98 R1 is more desirable than a new R1 because it is carbed and has the long-stroke engine for low-rpm power. Most of the old R1's I see were thrashed. But I've seen some nice low-mileage ZX-9's (post 97's are best) for $3500. They need suspension work and the jet needle has to be shimmed, but what a great bike.

I got my 2000 R1 with most performance mods you can do for $3800. Only downfall is 42000 miles, but it still runs like a champ.

[marko138]

Nice. Everyone loves new bikes.

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I get challenged all the time on my old GS, so the GSX-R 1300 would just be worse. I'm looking at two 98's. The ZX-9 is fast, comfortable, and can sport-tour with it's big fairing. The R1 is also fast, and can be made comfortable. Of course, the 98 R1 is more desirable than a new R1 because it is carbed and has the long-stroke engine for low-rpm power. Most of the old R1's I see were thrashed. But I've seen some nice low-mileage ZX-9's (post 97's are best) for $3500. They need suspension work and the jet needle has to be shimmed, but what a great bike.

Since carbs are a large part of the problems I've had with my current bike, I'm kinda leery of going carbed again (at least for a daily rider).

We've talked it over a bit more (and some more and some MORE) and the R1 really looks like the way I'm gonna go. If I come across a SCREAMIN good deal on a Busa that I just can't pass up, then I might still go that route, but there's fewer mods I'd need to do to a stock R1 as opposed to a stock Busa to be happy with it right off the bat (I'd have to "anti bling" any Busa).

[LaFemmes]

Test ride the ZX10R.

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by LaFemmes

Test ride the ZX10R.

I have actually, and enjoyed it. I haven't totally ruled them out, but the R1 is still more

[BobTheBiker]

god tells you to donate your old 6 to me and buy the R1.

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

god tells you to donate your old 6 to me and buy the R1.

Sure I'll donate it to ya. And then when you donate, oh, let's say $1500 to me, I'll even throw in the keys and the title.

[Dave]

you rode the 08 ten neebs? how did you like it? i think its the sexiest of the current litres (after pipe) still curious what yami and zuk are gonna do in 09'. arent they both due for new models? might be worth waiting it out a few more months. even if you dont like what they come out with the dealer is gonna be semi desperate to move out the old ones. plus winter is always the best time to find a deal

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Dave

you rode the 08 ten neebs? how did you like it? i think its the sexiest of the current litres (after pipe) still curious what yami and zuk are gonna do in 09'. arent they both due for new models? might be worth waiting it out a few more months. even if you dont like what they come out with the dealer is gonna be semi desperate to move out the old ones. plus winter is always the best time to find a deal

Yup I rode it at Bike Week this year. I actually really liked it; surprisingly comfy (even moreso than the '08 ZX6R, which I also rode). But I'm not wild about the way it looks. Right now, I hate to say it, but for '08, Zuk is really the best looking lineup out there, followed closely by Yammy. But yeah I think '09 means a redesign for Yamaha.

If I thought my bike would make it till March without major headaches, I'd hold out, have Chris get an '09 R1 and then I'd inherit HIS. But I don't think I'll be holding out that long.

[Cutty72]

shouldn't have to wait till march... 09's should be hitting the showfloor in the next few months.