Dammit, I need a new bike


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madmike

Lord Humongous
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I really thought I would be able to wait until next year or so before I got back into the sportsbike game.

I sold the Fizzer, what, a couple weeks ago and I am already pining hard for a sports bike.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Harley. For me, taking a long relaxing ride on it is so fulfilling, and more fun than the 6R for such riding.

But I already miss the fun blasts round corners and such. I may not be able to hold out.

The moment of truth...yesterday while riding the Harley to the office, I hit the on-ramp to 95, started leaning the Harley, and then for kicks, I started straightening the bike while hanging off the right side.

I'm sure it looked thoroughly retarded to the minivan in back of me, me trying to hang off a Softail. And as you'd guess, it wasn't nearly as rewarding.

Grrrrrrrrrr.

So now I'm starting to put together a window shopping list. R6? Monster? CBR? What?

(Not that I regret selling the Fizzer...I did it for the right reasons and had the other project not come up I would have been looking to trade in or move up anyways. But I still do miss it.)
 
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Fizzer6R

New Member
hmm put my vote down for a Duc, or MV Agusta
 
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Perdurable

Teeker!!!
Elite Member
madmike said:
I really thought I would be able to wait until next year or so before I got back into the sportsbike game.

I sold the Fizzer, what, a couple weeks ago and I am already pining hard for a sports bike.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Harley. For me, taking a long relaxing ride on it is so fulfilling, and more fun than the 6R for such riding.

But I already miss the fun blasts round corners and such. I may not be able to hold out.

The moment of truth...yesterday while riding the Harley to the office, I hit the on-ramp to 95, started leaning the Harley, and then for kicks, I started straightening the bike while hanging off the right side.

I'm sure it looked thoroughly retarded to the minivan in back of me, me trying to hang off a Softail. And as you'd guess, it wasn't nearly as rewarding.

Grrrrrrrrrr.

So now I'm starting to put together a window shopping list. R6? Monster? CBR? What?

(Not that I regret selling the Fizzer...I did it for the right reasons and had the other project not come up I would have been looking to trade in or move up anyways. But I still do miss it.)
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bhahahaha!!! Get a r6 broski!!! prepare for a hurt back haha
 
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madmike

Lord Humongous
Elite Member
Perdurable said:
bhahahaha!!! Get a r6 broski!!! prepare for a hurt back haha
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Riding position is def going to factor. This won't be a touring bike, but a fun twisty rider, but still, I'm 6'1" and 235 pounds (being generous to myself there.)

I do need to fit on it. Guess I need to start sitting on some bikes.
 
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CrazyCawi

New Member
this is your bike...ducati 796....







 
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CrazyCawi

New Member
or the streetfighter S
 
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BoneJj

Well-Known Member
Well, you have to pick ultimately what style of bike you want to go with... Do you really want that Super Sport type bike or would you want something that's similar to the FZ6R with more pep.

What is your train of thought in regards to that?

And LOL at hanging off the soft tail. I have had to do that to my vulcan to make sure I don't drag the boards. LOL. My friends thought I was nuts for doing it until they noticed I was still able to take corners faster than they were. Especially my newb friend with a SS bike, he's still learning how to ride...
 
TokenSSDD

TokenSSDD

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Chevyfazer

New Member
How about a FZ1? That's going to be my next bike, I'm pretty much just waiting until my bike kicks the bucket but being a Yamaha it's libel to be a while seeing how stone cold reliable they are. Liter bike performance with everyday comfort.
 
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Hellgate

New Member
Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC. The baddest Standard (nee Naked) on the planet. 167hp at your right wrist, power wheelies in 3rd. Totally comfortable for 500 mile days. :D

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ksgoh88

Member
My vote goes for the Aprilia Shiver 750. Upright riding position, fantastic power delivery, but mean in the twisties as well. I had the pleasure of riding one back to my friend's place as he was out of town when he bought it. Man that thing was a blast.

 
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Szajko

New Member
If it makes you feel any better, I am taking care of your old bike and I have already installed some of my own mods including a TBR exhaust and juice box pro. Good luck finding your next sport bike!
 
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CrazyCawi

New Member
Szajko said:
If it makes you feel any better, I am taking care of your old bike and I have already installed some of my own mods including a TBR exhaust and juice box pro. Good luck finding your next sport bike!
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you should do the member interview:D
 
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Fizzer6R

New Member
Szajko said:
If it makes you feel any better, I am taking care of your old bike and I have already installed some of my own mods including a TBR exhaust and juice box pro. Good luck finding your next sport bike!
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madmike, i'm in charlotte nc too, where YOUR bike is - so just let me know if you need someone to go kidnap YOUR bike and bring it back to you ;)
 

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RoadTrip

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600cc SS - thrashability, flickability, ergos take awhile to get used to, I am partial to my gixxer, but craving the red 50th Anniversary edition R6 (so beautiful).

1000cc SS - all about the power, effortless 100mph breaker, any gear, any time, potentially softer suspension and ergos (e.g. comfort), not as flickable as 600cc. Again, I likes the gixxer and Kawi for liters (esp the new red Kawi).

Naked - FZ1 is the sensible choice, but the 2012 Tuono is the mindblower choice, supposedly has the old top end hit that sportbikes used to have, and that many sportbike afficionados crave.

Good luck on your new sportbike search, I am kinda in love with SS ergos now that I have endured the obligatory suffering stage. The FZ1 may well be your best choice, though, it really is the sensible sportbike; but if you must have a SS, I can tell you they are very fun machines, just gotta ride a lot to get used to the ergos.
 
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