STS or bike
Originally Posted by FormulaFire
I've riden a Busa before.. and it is a hog.(Probably why I've decided not to get one) I've riden several other bikes, but never been on an R-1 or R-6.. I'm leaning towards an R-1 right now. A guy near me in my state has one up for sale. It is only a 1000cc bike. The R-6 is a 600cc and will be my next choice if I don't get this R-1. The R-6 would be a good beginning bike and I could probably get most of my money back on the resale. I have a lot of previous riding experience on dirtbikes and I just don't want to outgrow a 600cc too quickly and be pissed that I went with that and just have to turn around and get another bike. Both the turbo and bike have its pros and cons, but I think the pros of the bike outweigh the turbo.. The area I live in is not a big city area, nor is it too dangerous. No matter where you live you will have idiots on the road.
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Get a bike and a turbo....
Originally Posted by FormulaFire
I have this big time dilema.. I am either gonna buy an STS kit with GT67 upgrade, injectors, 255 fuel pump, Intercooler, the works.. OR I am gonna get a motorcycle(sportsbike). I am really on the fence, but I need some help deciding. I know you guys may be a little bit biased... but I respect your opinions.
Originally Posted by FormulaFire
I was originally gonna get a Suzuki Hayabusa. Yes I have has some riding experience. But I am exploring all options. I am looking at a Suzuki GSXR with a big bore kit and some goodies. And a Honda CBR600F4I. What year is you R6 that runs a 10.9 stock? What is a good sportsbike to get?
if you dont want to go too big get a R6, or 600RR, or even a ninja 636 or 750 would be a sweet bike to have. i like most of them except suzuki. i just dont like em.
u can veiw my bike if u like www.hot-chip.com
steve
Originally Posted by TG02Z71
A Busa for your 1st street bike??? A low 10 second to high 9 second with a couple mods and a good driver bike for your first is a little crazy. Not only is a Busa fast but its kind of a pig as well. These two things together spell disaster for a beginner street rider. Dirt biking takes skill, but you don't have to worry about two ton metal objects pulling out in front of you. A 600cc bike would be better, they still do low 11s to high tens and are light, brake awesome and insurance is a little cheaper. Unless you are a big guy stall small at first and go bigger later. Just my two cents.
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Originally Posted by FormulaFire
I've riden a Busa before.. and it is a hog.(Probably why I've decided not to get one) I've riden several other bikes, but never been on an R-1 or R-6.. I'm leaning towards an R-1 right now. A guy near me in my state has one up for sale. It is only a 1000cc bike. The R-6 is a 600cc and will be my next choice if I don't get this R-1. The R-6 would be a good beginning bike and I could probably get most of my money back on the resale. I have a lot of previous riding experience on dirtbikes and I just don't want to outgrow a 600cc too quickly and be pissed that I went with that and just have to turn around and get another bike. Both the turbo and bike have its pros and cons, but I think the pros of the bike outweigh the turbo.. The area I live in is not a big city area, nor is it too dangerous. No matter where you live you will have idiots on the road.
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you wont be pissed or outgrow it......... trust me
i went from a 1982 kawasaki 550 LTD cruiser for my first street bike and thank god that i did. 2-3 months went buy then i bought a 98 F3. rode that till the end of the season and sold that. later that winter i got the 954 and it took about 1000 miles to get comfortable riding it b/c o how much power it had. im still scared shitless. those bigger bikes will mess you up 100 times faster then a 600 would............
just dont think you know everything, im not saying i think your saying that, but it just sounds a little cocky. just dont want u to die b/c u didnt start off right on the road.
give it some really good thought
i did
im still alive
FI the bike. That is what I plan to do with the '03 CBR 1100XX. I just need to find a good aftermarket engine management system. I don't like the piggyback systems. Hahn racecraft has some interesting bike turbo systems. Then again, I always had a complete disregard for life. Most people might not need a 1:1 HP to Lbs.weight ratio.
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Originally Posted by bigbadblackws6
if u want a fast bike dont get a hyabusa or anything suzuki. suzuki is like the ford of bikes.... problems after problems. i would reccomend (if u want fast) a ZX10R or an 05 R1. i have a 02 954RR and its awesome. the two ikes i mentioned are the only 2 i would get if i had to get another bike.
if you dont want to go too big get a R6, or 600RR, or even a ninja 636 or 750 would be a sweet bike to have. i like most of them except suzuki. i just dont like em.
u can veiw my bike if u like www.hot-chip.com
steve
if you dont want to go too big get a R6, or 600RR, or even a ninja 636 or 750 would be a sweet bike to have. i like most of them except suzuki. i just dont like em.
u can veiw my bike if u like www.hot-chip.com
steve
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bike, if you getting a sports. anything from Japan and 600cc or more and you will be VERY quick. dont forget sports bikes are not dragsters, they are much better on the twisty bits than they are in a straight line!
Chris.
Chris.
Thanks for all your help guys. I think a R6 or CBR600F4i would be a good start. I was also considering a gxsr750, but heard the comfortabilty was really shitty.
Last edited by FormulaFire; Feb 2, 2005 at 09:04 AM.
http://www.mrturbo.com/bikes_zx-11.htm
"Strapped to AMI's Dynojet dynamometer, this very machine won the Brute Horsepower Shootout at Bike Week '95 with a head-spinning 459 horsepower."
This isn't my ZX-11, but it's pretty neat.
"Strapped to AMI's Dynojet dynamometer, this very machine won the Brute Horsepower Shootout at Bike Week '95 with a head-spinning 459 horsepower."
This isn't my ZX-11, but it's pretty neat.
Originally Posted by chuntington101
bike, if you getting a sports. anything from Japan and 600cc or more and you will be VERY quick. dont forget sports bikes are not dragsters, they are much better on the twisty bits than they are in a straight line!
Chris.
Chris.
I would say get the bike....it may cost $6-8k but you can't beat the performance/enjoyment per dollar factor, period. There is NOTHING like rapping out a bike at 14krpm 1st/2nd through a tunnel....sends chills down my spine.
With any forced induction setup on a car you're gonna spend upwards of 10k for the complete setup (drivetrain etc.) and still have a so-so reliable car. With a bike you're out of the box fast and reliable. Your life may not be as reliable depending on how you ride but the bike will be.
With any forced induction setup on a car you're gonna spend upwards of 10k for the complete setup (drivetrain etc.) and still have a so-so reliable car. With a bike you're out of the box fast and reliable. Your life may not be as reliable depending on how you ride but the bike will be.
Originally Posted by bigbadblackws6
if u want a fast bike dont get a hyabusa or anything suzuki. suzuki is like the ford of bikes.... problems after problems. i would reccomend (if u want fast) a ZX10R or an 05 R1. i have a 02 954RR and its awesome. the two ikes i mentioned are the only 2 i would get if i had to get another bike.
if you dont want to go too big get a R6, or 600RR, or even a ninja 636 or 750 would be a sweet bike to have. i like most of them except suzuki. i just dont like em.
u can veiw my bike if u like www.hot-chip.com
steve
if you dont want to go too big get a R6, or 600RR, or even a ninja 636 or 750 would be a sweet bike to have. i like most of them except suzuki. i just dont like em.
u can veiw my bike if u like www.hot-chip.com
steve
suzuki has problems???? like what you obviously do not know about bikes. what problems does suzuki's have. The only problem i know about is premature tire wear
back to the original question, I would get a bike, lower maintenece, better gas milage, better for riding the twisties, and if you wanna go 10 secs. in the quarter, a bike can do it stock
also, anything more than a "modern" 600 is quite enough for your first bike. Personally, i started on a 500, and 2 600's, a 900, then went back to a 750. Also gear is not an option, it is essential
good luck to you whatever you get
Oh and if you need any dissuasion on buying a bike.....
hello wake up call: http://www.fh-augsburg.de/~ogdoade/badr1accident.wmv
Whatever you do keep those eyes moving and ride SAFE!!!!
hello wake up call: http://www.fh-augsburg.de/~ogdoade/badr1accident.wmv
Whatever you do keep those eyes moving and ride SAFE!!!!