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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Had to do it..







06' R6 with full Two bros exhaust.

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Nice bike dude.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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I've been looking at the new R6's. I LOVE the way they look. How does it ride compared to say a GSXR-600?
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Love it. There was one on sale here(college station) a while back on craigslist. 07 for like 6500, guy was hurting financially. But again, very nice bike.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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why did you have to do it?
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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it looks good how much riding experience do you have? i want one soo bad now

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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Very nice. Get an ohlins steering damper and keep the rubber side down!
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by reject
why did you have to do it?
Because, you know.. gas prices... yeah...


Thanks for the comments guys. It's a blast to ride. Definantly has some *****.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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ROFL i guess
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Nice bike! The more of us...the safer it is.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Nice bike I need to up and bye one...
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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**** that, i dont want some drunk driver hitting my *** on one of those, if everyone had them...then i would do it. Nice bike though.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Grats dude, that bitch is cleeaaannnnn. Just ride safe and dont be a squid.

BTW orangepeel has a funny as avatar lol.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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freakin badass dude, i want to get a bike so badly
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ZONES89RS
**** that, i dont want some drunk driver hitting my *** on one of those, if everyone had them...then i would do it. Nice bike though.
how many times do you seer bikers riding that late at night, NEVER
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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SWEET! NOW LWTS GO RIDE!!!!!!!
i got a red 07 r6....i like it but im a big dude (6'3 200lbs) i feel like a giant on it...tryin to sell it to get an older model gixxer 750 or 1000
i love the blue man see you around
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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after your 2nd or 3rd fillup, post your gas milage on the bike.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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NIce bike!
be safe.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mycamaroSS
how many times do you seer bikers riding that late at night, NEVER
Sorry there buddy, but my dad is drunk by noon...he doesnt even drive at night.


Is he alone...i think not.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Lets not forget the fucktards who shouldnt even have a TDL.
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