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WeAre138rocks
05-04-2009, 10:39 PM
Ok guys, I'm on the search for a bike. It's my first bike, and I'm a short ass. 5'5" but I don't think that will cause that much of a problem.

Anyways here are my choices.

http://www.simplysportbikes.com/webtemplate.aspx?iid=587674

http://www.simplysportbikes.com/webtemplate.aspx?iid=696133

http://www.simplysportbikes.com/webtemplate.aspx?iid=644510

So pick away yo!
Kanya
05-04-2009, 10:49 PM
Right, I've had a few bikes. I started on a Suzuki Bandit 600, then had a SV600 (new version than what you're looking at) and now have a Triumph Street Triple 675. My old man has the Triumph Speed Triple 1000.

If I were you, get the SV650 as it's your first bike. Bikes 1 and 3, are something to look at a year down the road from now. Their riding position is further forward and lower, and as a new rider the SV's position is more upright and as a new rider you need to get used to whats around you.

Seriously mate, don't think "woo sports racer, looks cool to my mates" - you will no doubt end up dead and not from your own fault - you just will not have the peripheral vision using them and you need to work up to that level after a year of riding.

The Sv650 will do 60 in around 3-4 seconds or so, and there's not much will keep up. Suzuki's are great bikes, and I think the streetfighter (SV650) is a much better choice for you I really do.

Next time Im on vent we can have a chat if you want? Ive been riding for about 6 yrs now :)
Kanya
05-04-2009, 10:52 PM
For the love of god, dont be tempted into the flashy bikes like Ninja's just yet mate....!
WeAre138rocks
05-04-2009, 11:17 PM
Heh I'm looking at the cheapest bikes atm ;)

If it were up to me I would so rock a Triumph!

And I don't know anybody else that rides bikes so it will be just me in the country by myself...much like I do with my Subaru now ;)

With the SV650 I'm a little nervous at the front end of it...some aftermarket lights and stuff...

Much thanks Kanya.
Kanya
05-04-2009, 11:26 PM
You can pimp that naked fender to look shit loads better than a stock one..and more than you could to something like a ninja

Heres a pic of my dad's speed triple - ill take some of my street triple - they look nothing like the original factory bikes now.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/Kanya2006/230907005.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/Kanya2006/230907002.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/Kanya2006/230907003.jpg
Kanya
05-04-2009, 11:28 PM
Hes changed his exhausts to remus race exhausts amd the rear hugger and underbelly now have carbon fibre jobs on it - these pics are pre-modified but some things have been added like the rear set box etc.
lovely
05-04-2009, 11:31 PM
you live in EP :O
im in mankato for school right now but i live in minnetonka
WeAre138rocks
05-04-2009, 11:35 PM
I live in St. Paul at the moment...that's just the place I'm looking at...

Mankato school heh...Don't catch herpes yo. If you're not going to wrap it, go home and whack it! ;)
WeAre138rocks
05-04-2009, 11:35 PM
And very nice Kan!
kazz
05-05-2009, 06:58 PM
out of those 3 i liked the look of the 3rd the most. just off of looks though
AntiVelocity
05-05-2009, 08:01 PM
you live in EP :O
im in mankato for school right now but i live in minnetonka
mankato eh? couldn't get in the main U? lol
Venom
05-05-2009, 09:11 PM
do yourself a favor and don't get a crotch rocket, too uncomfortable to ride and a good way to get yourself in trouble.

get yourself a HD low rider or something equivalent imo
http://users.ecs.soton.ac.uk/riw/FXDL%20Dyna%20Low%20Rider.jpg
AlienMouse
05-05-2009, 10:32 PM
How bout this

http://www.cgw.com/Media/PublicationsArticle/PG34_8.jpg
Sh0ck
05-05-2009, 11:21 PM
i like the middle one
kazz
05-06-2009, 12:50 AM
do yourself a favor and don't get a crotch rocket, too uncomfortable to ride and a good way to get yourself in trouble.

get yourself a HD low rider or something equivalent imo
http://users.ecs.soton.ac.uk/riw/FXDL%20Dyna%20Low%20Rider.jpg


qfe, crotch rockets FTL, IMO,

they look worse
they sound more gay and high pitched and annoying
they PROBABLY arent as comfy (never ridden one)
more dangerous
and lastly:
just because you're asian doesnt mean you need to get a crotchrocket!
WeAre138rocks
05-06-2009, 12:56 AM
Harleys cost way too much...and you've seen my picture...seriously can you see me on one of those?
navus
05-06-2009, 01:05 AM
Harleys cost way too much...and you've seen my picture...seriously can you see me on one of those?

maybe with a booster seat :P
DemoMan
05-06-2009, 06:34 AM
2006 M109R Suzuki Cruiser.

http://www.classybikes.com/image.php?image_id=207757
kazz
05-06-2009, 07:04 AM
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2010-Honda-Fury-5.jpg

honda fury... no idea how much it costs. a friend of mine mentioned it today. it looks pretty cool, and you could easily pull it off (its a honda dude!!!)
Venom
05-06-2009, 08:20 AM
low riders are like $11 grand, not even close to as much as a new car. (unless you buy a fuckin cobalt)
Jay
05-06-2009, 03:27 PM
low riders are like $11 grand, not even close to as much as a new car. (unless you buy a fuckin cobalt)

Who the fuck at our age can spend 11 grand on something that they only ride for 4-7 mths of the year more like 4 for him since he lives in Minnesota.

Get the second bike, I had a ninja and the first one you are looking at is a POS..
Kanya
05-06-2009, 04:22 PM
Theyre all pretty tatty looking for your money Weare.

Gimme your budget, and area in USA and Ill find some good uns tonight
Venom
05-06-2009, 05:53 PM
Who the fuck at our age can spend 11 grand on something that they only ride for 4-7 mths of the year more like 4 for him since he lives in Minnesota.

Get the second bike, I had a ninja and the first one you are looking at is a POS..

ever heard of payments on a loan?

that 4 months will pay for the gas he wouldve used driving something else in a couple years. that bike will get 70 something mpg.
kazz
05-06-2009, 07:23 PM
it does come down to taste though. if the guy wants a crotch rocket he wants a crotch rocket. I would just never get one of those cause i would rather live
Jay
05-06-2009, 08:02 PM
ever heard of payments on a loan?

that 4 months will pay for the gas he wouldve used driving something else in a couple years. that bike will get 70 something mpg.

I understand that but 11 grand for your first bike is stupidity..


There is a saying "There are 2 types of riders ones that have been down and ones that are going down."

Learn how to ride then spend the big bucks.
FlyingHippo
05-06-2009, 08:06 PM
I understand that but 11 grand for your first bike is stupidity..


There is a saying "There are 2 types of riders ones that have been down and ones that are going down."

Learn how to ride then spend the big bucks.

Agreed. Get a used 1/2 decent bike. Trash it and learn to ride/save up. Then get what you really want.
Venom
05-07-2009, 12:17 AM
I understand that but 11 grand for your first bike is stupidity..


There is a saying "There are 2 types of riders ones that have been down and ones that are going down."

Learn how to ride then spend the big bucks.

11k is big bucks for a bike?lol?

who said it had to be brand new anyways? i didnt. i'm just saying thats how much a new one goes for.
WeAre138rocks
05-07-2009, 02:21 AM
Thanks for all the helps peeps!

Anyways Kanya I have about 4k to spend on a bike at the moment and I live in St. Paul Minnesota.

I don't really want to spend more than 3.5 though since I will need all my gear and stuff.

I'm not just looking for a crotch rocket...it just seems like those are the cheapest. I'm looking for anything that I can take into the country and just cruise...and rock out with the 40+ MPG.

Merci.
Kanya
05-07-2009, 09:27 AM
The reason the "crotch rockets" are cheaper is that more than likely they have been thrashed boy racer style by the previous owner. You don't get a sports bike and NOT thrash it hence the reason theyre cheaper.

I still maintain you should get something like the SV - if you like the full faring at the front, you can buy them seperately and add it to the bike later.

I will have a good look online for you tonight, I'm 5'6'' so I'll bear in mind the height and suitability of each bike - Ive tried a few in my time and found many just too tall for me.

A great bike for you would be a Suzuki Bandit
WeAre138rocks
05-08-2009, 01:37 AM
I just looked around here and found a 2002 Suzuki Bandit 600 with 6k miles.

I do like that the handles are down way low.

I looked at kellys blue book and it says it's worth around 2700...I just emailed him to see if it is still for sale and I offered 2500 cash.

But anything still goes right now...I have a meeting with the other guy to let me just sit on the SV on Saturday.
Kanya
05-08-2009, 11:10 AM
In all honesty, I hope you get the bandit as you're about the same height as me. It's a great bike as your first bike, very easy to use and maintain and a load of custom stuff you can get for it too.

The SV is good, but I am so glad a bandit was my first bike. It's just a fun fun bike with plenty of power and it looks good. When you decide to move up to another bike they hold their value very well as most beginners are told to get a bandit - you wont lose much cash on it at all.
WeAre138rocks
05-10-2009, 01:59 AM
Well I've made my choice!

It's a 2006 red Sv650 naked baby!

I've gotten on it and I can't get my heels on the ground, but that should be ok!
Kanya
05-10-2009, 04:19 PM
hey man, as long as your toes tocuh the ground and you feel stable thats all that matters - i cant put my heels on the ground either especially with my Triumph, its a bit higher than my old SV.

great choice of bike and get yer pics up when you get it!!

(oh and naked is the way forward - in my recent bike mag the compared naked and non naked to see which one "saved your license" - the naked ones won!)
Plague60
05-11-2009, 04:59 AM
You get neither and get a BMW K 1300S. :cool: