Asphalt Assassins! Purchase Question!

[GrandMaster]

so i was just glansing over some rockets for sale...
but i dont want to spend too much...

im looking for something no more then 7K/CDN
obviously something that was maintained well, and not dropped.......etc etc etc

my question is, what area of Km/Miles should i not surpass? ( odomiter of course)

Thanks!

also, is there anything specific that i should keep an eye out for while im
shopping around?

 

[curling]

so i was just glansing over some rockets for sale...
but i dont want to spend too much...

im looking for something no more then 7K/CDN
obviously something that was maintained well, and not dropped.......etc etc etc

my question is, what area of Km/Miles should i not surpass? ( odomiter of course)

Thanks!

also, is there anything specific that i should keep an eye out for while im
shopping around?

The less miles the better and you should be able to find a good used bike for 7k. If you go just one more thousand you can get alot newer and less miles too. Check for oil leaks of course and look at the chain and sprockets too.

 

[GrandMaster]

what knowledge can i get from looking at the chain??

wear and tear?

 

[curling]

I am sorry I mean the sprocket. See if the teeth are spread apart. Not that big of deal though they don't cost that much. Check for weird engine noises though. The best one to find is some guy that don't ride to good and is selling it because it scares him or his SO and they are making them sell it.

 

[GrandMaster]

ok kool
thanks
i'll keep it posted

 

[curling]

So can you manage 8k? If yes, go to cycle trader and put a budget of 3k to 8k and your state and what brand you want GSXR(notice how I put the best first), Kawa, CBR or yamaha.

 

[digimon7068]

Do you have a bike now or have you had one in the past?? If this is your first, while you're looking, check out a Honda RC51 if you come across one. . .race-ready, v-twin, thumper bike. . .turns lower rpms, less wear and tear on drive train. . .plus, it sounds unbelievable with some Staintunes on it.

 

[HS Lifter]

Do you have a bike now or have you had one in the past?? If this is your first, while you're looking, check out a Honda RC51 if you come across one. . .race-ready, v-twin, thumper bike. . .turns lower rpms, less wear and tear on drive train. . .plus, it sounds unbelievable with some Staintunes on it.

I think he is a noob. No literbikes for noobs.

 

[digimon7068]

I think he is a noob. No literbikes for noobs.

It's a full-on sport bike with a v-twin motor. . .real torquey, tractable power. . .easy to ride even for a noob. . .that's why I mentioned it.

 

[drrman]

how much do you weigh? that will also determine a lot, if you are a 250lb guy like me a 600 just isn't gonna do you justice even if you are a newbie.

The gsxr 750 is one of the best all round bikes for damn near anyone, also cbr 900s are virtually indestructable. how much us dollars is 7k canadian by the way?

 

[HS Lifter]

It's a full-on sport bike with a v-twin motor. . .real torquey, tractable power. . .easy to ride even for a noob. . .that's why I mentioned it.

I know what an RC51 is.

Anybike that can wheelie in f1st-2nd on throttle alone isnt good for a noob.

Only on EF, it is acceptable to tell a noob to get a literbike for his first bike.

 

[foreigngirl]

I think you can find an '05 R6 or any other in that cc for around 8-9K american. I agree with HSlifter - no light bike for noobs. Especially young noobs

 

[PBR]

RC51"s are not a great street bike...they have side mounted radiators and get hot easily...they are made for the track basically to run at high speeds in order to stay cool...RC's are not for beginners at all....major torque in all gears, wheelies easily and can break loose the rear wheel just thinking about it...stay with a 600cc bike or a 750 tops...900's + are for more experienced riders IMO...you will not be disappointed.

 

[digimon7068]

RC51"s are not a great street bike...they have side mounted radiators and get hot easily...they are made for the track basically to run at high speeds in order to stay cool...RC's are not for beginners at all....major torque in all gears, wheelies easily and can break loose the rear wheel just thinking about it...stay with a 600cc bike or a 750 tops...900's + are for more experienced riders IMO...you will not be disappointed.

How about a SuperHawk instead??

 

[GrandMaster]

lol im not getting an RC-51! tho i LOVE it........ i'd rather pick up an R1 or a CBR1000RR

i have an obsession with the 750 Gixxer......
if i get a good deal on a GSXR600 i'll pick it up, even a 750.

i hear better things about teh R6 and the CBR600 for noobs.
i've rode before many times, but i have never owned one myself, so i know what to expect.
My purchase will also be for within reason. i just want something half decent to get back into riding on a regular basis........and then get something a little more "show" i guess, when i feel mature enough.


One more thing..... there are some really good deals going on for gear still...
is there a "preferd" brand name i should look at? like good reputation?
or does it not matter?

 

[HS Lifter]

lol im not getting an RC-51! tho i LOVE it........ i'd rather pick up an R1 or a CBR1000RR

i have an obsession with the 750 Gixxer......
if i get a good deal on a GSXR600 i'll pick it up, even a 750.

i hear better things about teh R6 and the CBR600 for noobs.
i've rode before many times, but i have never owned one myself, so i know what to expect.
My purchase will also be for within reason. i just want something half decent to get back into riding on a regular basis........and then get something a little more "show" i guess, when i feel mature enough.


One more thing..... there are some really good deals going on for gear still...
is there a "preferd" brand name i should look at? like good reputation?
or does it not matter?

Look into Alpinestars, very high quality stuff.

 

[GrandMaster]

i know we're talking about gear here, and duhh yes i know its important...is it nessessary for me to go A-Line with gear??
or just obviously reccomended?

 

[foreigngirl]

lol im not getting an RC-51! tho i LOVE it........ i'd rather pick up an R1 or a CBR1000RR

i have an obsession with the 750 Gixxer......
if i get a good deal on a GSXR600 i'll pick it up, even a 750.

i hear better things about teh R6 and the CBR600 for noobs.
i've rode before many times, but i have never owned one myself, so i know what to expect.
My purchase will also be for within reason. i just want something half decent to get back into riding on a regular basis........and then get something a little more "show" i guess, when i feel mature enough.


One more thing..... there are some really good deals going on for gear still...
is there a "preferd" brand name i should look at? like good reputation?
or does it not matter?

R1 or 1000RR?!!!! Are you nuts, for real? Why dont you get Busa and get it over with?

Gety yourself something in the 600-750cc. Thats enough fo ryou for now. And dont pay too much, cause soon enough you are gonna want to move on to something new

 

[GrandMaster]

i dont like the look of a hyabusa...

My buddy's got an Aprilla.........fucking sweetness!!

 

[foreigngirl]

I was being sarcastic, ya know


Aprilias are teh shit. I want one too. But you can wait on that

 

[GrandMaster]

lol i know, he's like

" yo, get on! take it for a boot!" ( this is last summer)

me- " u know i'll prolly drop it?!"

him- " no u wont, unless your a pussy!"






........... i never took it out, lol i wasnt going to risk damaging his new bike.lol

 

[foreigngirl]

lol......OMG, your friend is so stupid. My husband wouldnt let his friends (that are all experienced riders) even touch his R1

 

[HS Lifter]

lol......OMG, your friend is so stupid. My husband wouldnt let his friends (that are all experienced riders) even touch his R1

On second thought, I think he should get a turbo busa.

 

[GrandMaster]

yea tell me about it!

the only thing that sux is the insurance, its actually ( yes im dead serious) cheeper for me to Insure a Rocket then a car! lol
but u can only ride here like 5mos of the year!
and i dont feel like paying 12mos ins for 5mos of riding!
but, what can ya do!

 

[drrman]

lol......OMG, your friend is so stupid. My husband wouldnt let his friends (that are all experienced riders) even touch his R1

NOBODY rides my bike but me!!! that is for SURE

 

[HS Lifter]

NOBODY rides my bike but me!!! that is for SURE

Good rule.

Allowing a friend ride your bike is a recipe for disaster.

 

[foreigngirl]

yea tell me about it!

the only thing that sux is the insurance, its actually ( yes im dead serious) cheeper for me to Insure a Rocket then a car! lol
but u can only ride here like 5mos of the year!
and i dont feel like paying 12mos ins for 5mos of riding!
but, what can ya do!

cheaper my ass!!! Its cheaper only if you dont owe money to the bank for the bike, cause you dont have to have full coverage

 

[HS Lifter]

cheaper my ass!!! Its cheaper only if you dont owe money to the bank for the bike, cause you dont have to have full coverage

Yo know whats funny?

I recently canceled the insurance on my bike because I sold it. I had my car and bike on the same policy.

My premium went up 700$!!!

So I could by a POS bike for 700$ and it would pay for itself!! lol

Ninja 250, here i come! haha

 

[foreigngirl]

Yo know whats funny?

I recently canceled the insurance on my bike because I sold it. I had my car and bike on the same policy.

My premium went up 700$!!!

So I could by a POS bike for 700$ and it would pay for itself!! lol

Ninja 250, here i come! haha

my insurance comp gave me discount only on the bike, having the car ad the bike on the same policy. Other companies wanted like between 1400-2000 $ full coverage and now I am paying arond 600$.


But lol, you got duped

 

[GrandMaster]

i pay insurance for 4ppl on my car.....at about $1700/year
my quote was $2400/year single drive on my car
and $2100/year for an R6

 

[PBR]

How about a SuperHawk instead??

Superhawk is a great bike...good power and handles nicely..can be raced if prep'd. Suzuki SV 650 is sweet also...