I used to have a sportbike (Yamaha FZR400) and I've been thinking of getting back into it. My friend is thinking about selling his 2001 R6, super nice condition with carbon fiber everything, but that year is still carburated, I'm tired of messing with carbs. A new 600 is over ten grand, though, I can't spend that much on what would essentially be a toy for me.

Anyone else have bikes? Whatcha riding? Got pics?

 

Im trying to learn, does that count? Haha. I'm hoping I can take the safety course sometime in the next couple of months. Riding does seem to be a good alternative to driving to save gas.

 

I actually just completed the LCC course last week thursday and bought my bike the next day. It's a 2002 MV Agusta F4S, the ferrari of motorcycles

 

When I started driving, I asked my dad if I could get a motorcycle, he said once I move out I can, because its not safe, you can get hit from behind and stuff

 

Aloha,

How much is your friend selling his bike? Also, any more info such as mileage, been layed down, etc...?

If you are interested in a fuel injected bike, I will sell mine around August.

Here's a brief detail on the major stuff: It's a 05 GSXR 750, navy blue and black, 13K ish mileage (miles mostly from town to Kalaeloa and back), full yosh exhaust, power commander, Diablo Corsas, and Scorpio alarm. Bike has never been layed down. Clean title with all tags current. Ballpark price is about $5k. I'll have to take pics later in the week.

Mahalo,
Chris

 

Ross,

those FZR 400's were fun! I had an FZ600 and my friend a FZR400 like you...that 400 with it's aluminum frame was soo light and fun to drive...

I would get back into bikes myself if it weren't for my role as soccer dad for the kids...but then again, how many soccer dads and moms have an STI as their main form of transportation

There is something about being able to break the national speed limit in first gear that really puts a big grin on your face.

 

yeah I did ride..not for several months now since my r6 was stolen from me. =( well, I plan on gettin an r1 sometime soon so no worries...you can check craigslist or barf for used bikes that are FI. you can get some decent prices there too

 

Been rideing street for 15yrs and dirt for even longer,for sure my numero uno passion.Sold the Gsxr race bike,Mille r,and CRF,still have my 380,RC51,F4i and klx110.When you get your bike hit me up and we will go ride sometime.

Rahmon

 

My primary transportation: '02 Yamaha Virago. I get 56-68 mpg with it.

 

Thats a cool picture

 

is that r6 for sale?

Im actually looking to acquire an SV650, or something that doesn't rev that high and is comfortable, the ergonomics of SV650 and speedtripple are what I want. So if you have something like that for sale, let me know

 

A motorcylce is probably the ticket for HI unless you need a car for kids or moving stuff around...or if it rains.

Plus, parking is easy to find and of course the MPG is wonderful too.

 

Hey Joey, make sure you sign up well in advance, the summer classes fill up months ahead of time. Nothing like a bike, you'll love it.

Thanks Chris, but things may have worked out for me. I mentioned to my friend that if he still wants to sell the R6 (it's immaculate and hardly ridden, I figured he'd want to sell) that I could drum up some interest for him. He told me that after he gets the safety check and registration up to date, I can just have it. He doesn't really want to sell and he figures that I'd at least put some mileage on it, instead of it just sitting in the garage.

When my son was younger (he's now 9) I didn't have much time to ride so I ended up selling my bike as it was just sitting in the garage. Now that he's older, I feel like I can run away on the weekends if we don't have any of his activities to attend, so I've been itching to start up again. I always liked to ride for small errands, like a trip to town that we didn't HAVE to make, but really should. Instead of the drudgery of driving into town for some small item, riding made the journey the highlight of the trip, so it no longer seemed to be such a chore.

 

i think i would cause too much trouble with this thing......:RockOn - not mine:

 

Used to ride when I still had my bike. I had an '01 SV650S, fun *** bike to throw around, seriously. I sold it a couple years back since I wasn't riding as much after the track closed up.

If you can get your hands on one of those I'd highly suggest picking that up because it's very forgiving. Torquey down low. Comfortable riding position. Insurance rates are fantastic as opposed to a supersport. If you get one that doesn't have the lower fairings you don't have to worry so much if you drop it. It's not a bike that's commonly stolen either. You can bust wheelies on it so easy, trust me. LOL! I'm gonna pick up another bike maybe next year unless I find something appealing sooner.