Your Bikes !

[DasTeknoViking]

So I don't think we have a thread on here yet about your motorcycles, soooo post em up !

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/BlackBirdVQ30DEK/Stuff013.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/BlackBirdVQ30DEK/Stuff021.jpg
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I rode it around today, shes got some ballz !

2001 Kawasaki ZX6R Ninja
11K miles on it
D&D exhaust
K&N and jetted carbs
Chip
sprocket
lowered.

Please no bicycle pictures, mine is still hidden away in the closet till it gets warmer and I can go ride it.

[Nissan 6]

:pimp:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/nickj6/100_9008.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/nickj6/100_8632.jpg

[Grzesiu]

here is my first bike, sold sept of 07
2004 Honda CBR 600RR
-Puig Racing Windscreen
-PIAA H7 Xtreme White Plus Twin Lights
-PIAA Xtreme White guide light
-Jardine Carbon Fiber Street Exhaust
-Gregg’s Customs LED Turning Signals
-Competition Werks Rear Fender Eliminator Kit
-Dr X Kit X-treme tailight
-Corbin Seat
-GPR steering damper
http://b3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01355/35/89/1355459853_l.jpg
Lake Geneva trip
http://a50.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/l_792b26a219d7bc168d5985aa1054bf81.jpg
http://a777.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/116/l_912e125b23eb2a4ee7ac6cf0117257b8.jpg
http://a88.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/105/l_c6e7c7163d29fa0540144343a022da37.jpg

[Grzesiu]

http://a148.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/124/l_6a78aa59f57362e16344f03e07f32893.jpg
here are some pics of my 2007 Honda CBR 1000RR
Bone stock pics
http://a296.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_202cc65d896194d9f27febbb4282ac97.jpg
http://a598.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/78/l_65affaf8143202fef94a874cdd8407f5.jpg
new mods pics coming tomorrow
Akrapovic Carbon Fiber HEX style exhaust
Protons Flush Mounts
Clear Alternatives tinted, integrated tail light
Puig light smoke double bubble screen
Intake Flap mod
Honda Racing Company-tank/tail/gas cap carbon fiber pads
here are couple preview pics
http://photos99.nasza-klasa.pl/dev169/0/179/372/0179372372.jpg
http://photos87.nasza-klasa.pl/dev138/0/179/372/0179372176.jpg

[NIGHTMAREuki]

i demand more pics of the max in the shade ........ NOW

[Kowalski]

eat dirt bishes!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/plmuzikmaster/trike3.jpg

[walec05]

nice bike mike...

i like the pics greg. damn that dude on it looks sexy...........wooot.

both of you guys should stop by, ill take out the nikon and camera stand a get a few good pics of it....

[RobSE]

^Damn paul get your ass searching for a bike, i will pick mine up maybe this winter for next summer :smile:

Hmmmm i also have a suggestion for steven, since most of us dont own maximas anymore, can the name be changed to Chicago Motorcycle Club? K, thanx

[Mr Grey]

^Damn paul get your ass searching for a bike, i will pick mine up maybe this winter for next summer Smile" smilieid="69" class="inlineimg" />

Hmmmm i also have a suggestion for steven, since most of us dont own maximas anymore, can the name be changed to Chicago Motorcycle Club? K, thanx

No name changing. :squint:

[SuperNet33]

Well it MIGHT, I mean MIGHT be changing to Chicago Nissan Club
But I like Chicago Maxima Club better..

[DasTeknoViking]

Chicago Maxima/.:R32 Club sounds good to me !

[Ketchup83se01]

ChicagoPeopleWhoSpendToMuchMoneyOnTheirCarsClub.ne t sounds best hehehehe lol :hide:

[RobSE]

Well it MIGHT, I mean MIGHT be changing to Chicago Nissan Club
But I like Chicago Maxima Club better..
I would be down for the Chicago Nissan Club, not a bad idea.

[Kowalski]

ChicagoPeopleWhoSpendToMuchMoneyOnTheirCarsClub.ne t sounds best hehehehe lol :hide:

close... ChicagoPeopleWhoWantNothingButTheBestButForDirtChe apCarClub.gay

[walec05]

^Damn paul get your ass searching for a bike, i will pick mine up maybe this winter for next summer :smile:

Hmmmm i also have a suggestion for steven, since most of us dont own maximas anymore, can the name be changed to Chicago Motorcycle Club? K, thanx

im trying to, but i have to sell a couple things. and see how much money i have when i get back from poland. also, school is going to be costing me more now, so i have to kind of count that in as well.

[Grzesiu]

^Damn paul get your ass searching for a bike, i will pick mine up maybe this winter for next summer :smile:

Hmmmm i also have a suggestion for steven, since most of us dont own maximas anymore, can the name be changed to Chicago Motorcycle Club? K, thanx
next summer?
hahahhahah
i wanna see you get this past parents

[Grzesiu]

as some of you know about this bike i mentioned about it before, this is the reason i was late for hooters meet, went with my buddy (rich from ams) to pick it up
01 Honda CBR 600 F4i, 4064 miles, came with a Micron Carbon fiber slip on, HJC brain bucket and some other stuff
http://a994.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/14/l_afb7232d1ff277ce598c5555fb1353b9.jpg
http://a351.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/123/l_805e0e3c13187cc6ecde2198d2ab995e.jpg
http://a974.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/74/l_373e8f6af506fa5aaa6ff2b0d95c1a3d.jpg


ride safe
http://www.vehiclevinyls.com/thumbnails/Stupid_hurts.jpg

[Mr Grey]

Nice Bike. Looks pretty sweet.

[DasTeknoViking]

Not bad, I was originally going to buy that bike. Oh well I got a killer deal on the Kawi, and I like the greens ;)

[Mr Grey]

Not bad, I was originally going to buy that bike. Oh well I got a killer deal on the Kawi, and I like the greens ;)

Dollah dollah billz yall!!!!


I actually like how much the red stands out. I know green does too, but this red is done rigth in my book. More important since I hear so many stories of people not seeing the bike. :rotz:

[DasTeknoViking]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/BlackBirdVQ30DEK/IMG_0911.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/BlackBirdVQ30DEK/IMG_0913.jpg
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http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/BlackBirdVQ30DEK/IMG_0915.jpg

Washed, vacuumed, tire shine and waxed ;)

[Mr Grey]

It def looks better now. Shiet is loud man ;D

[Grzesiu]

Washed, vacuumed, tire shine and waxed ;)
make sure you get extra sparkle tire shine
and dont forget put it on the thread so it sparkles nicely
so we cruisin sunday??? anyone else wanna cruise?

[DasTeknoViking]

I would DEFF cruise sunday, but I dunno... its supposed to rain ? I need to bring the bike and the car home somehow. I did quite a bit of riding today already.... I might go to take my permit test tomorrow over lunch. Then go in on Monday or so on my day off to take my license test.

Oh yeah tire shine on the thread. Its Mr Clean on a bike as they put it now.

BTW- bike has absolutely no scratches, dings or anything on it. It looks like brand fukn new, other than 2 little scratches on the muffler can, it can pass for a new bike. It looks sexxxay actually, pretty comfy when you are just crusing around.... deff not comfy on you wrists and hands when you are crankn on it pulln wheelies. Guess I need to step it up and jerk off more to get my wrists in shape :gotme:

[walec05]

common mike........tire shine on the wheels. wtf are you a total noob. sheit. you want to splatter all over the road.

yeah, nice bike looks good.


damn greg, i should have bought that damn cbr. its a fukin sweet ass bike.

[DasTeknoViking]

ORLY I shouldn't put it on the tread ? Explains why there was so much smoke coming off the tire when I was breaking it in. She was slipping all over the place too.

Haterz.

[Grzesiu]

I would DEFF cruise sunday, but I dunno... its supposed to rain ? I need to bring the bike and the car home somehow. I did quite a bit of riding today already.... I might go to take my permit test tomorrow over lunch. Then go in on Monday or so on my day off to take my license test.

Oh yeah tire shine on the thread. Its Mr Clean on a bike as they put it now.

BTW- bike has absolutely no scratches, dings or anything on it. It looks like brand fukn new, other than 2 little scratches on the muffler can, it can pass for a new bike. It looks sexxxay actually, pretty comfy when you are just crusing around.... deff not comfy on you wrists and hands when you are crankn on it pulln wheelies. Guess I need to step it up and jerk off more to get my wrists in shape :gotme:
if you need help bringin it home let me know

[Kowalski]

wtf is there to vacuum on a bike?

[DasTeknoViking]

floor mats, seats.... forgot during my 70 dollar oil change I also topped off my washer fluid !

I need to hang some airfreshners on it thou, was a smokers bike before.

[Grzesiu]

floor mats, seats.... forgot during my 70 dollar oil change I also topped off my washer fluid !

I need to hang some airfreshners on it thou, was a smokers bike before.
for 70$ oil change better come with a lap dance lol

[Grzesiu]

ORLY I shouldn't put it on the tread ? Explains why there was so much smoke coming off the tire when I was breaking it in. She was slipping all over the place too.

Haterz.
pawel has this shirt from when he had his zx6r
http://a91.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/75/l_f211ac91b87849b2ac0e99f29330e942.jpg

[RobSE]

holy shiet, that would be my 13 year old face in the left corner lol

[walec05]

you know, i keep looking at that bike mike. and its not too bad of a color. i used to hate those bright green suckers, but its not that bad. it would be better if it was all black though.

[DasTeknoViking]

bike like that is easy to spot due to its color. You will realize that once some soccer mom driving her 5MPG Escalade ESV doesn't notice you in her blind spot and makes a pancake out of your kielbasa lovn azz.

Its going to look titz with polished wheels.

[Mr Grey]

holy shiet, that would be my 13 year old face in the left corner lol

Someone say little boys?!?! :duck::wall:

[Mr Grey]

bike like that is easy to spot due to its color. You will realize that once some soccer mom driving her 5MPG Escalade ESV doesn't notice you in her blind spot and makes a pancake out of your kielbasa lovn azz.

Its going to look titz with polished wheels.

Toatlly agree. Rather be loud colored on a bike than to be an organ donor

[walec05]

id rather be loud, sound wise, then to be bright orange. but to each his own. i understand about the not being seen by people in cars though.....

[Grzesiu]

id rather be loud, sound wise, then to be bright orange. but to each his own. i understand about the not being seen by people in cars though.....
i like the loud colors, i would rather have green, blue, orange, then one with lots of graphics, unless its a factory replica bike, like the repsol 1000rr

[walec05]

yeah, i dont like the decals too much either. man, i saw a nice clean, all white gixxer roll by and boy did it look nice. clean, no decals, clear windscreen, clear headlights, taillights and clear integrated front blinkers. looked sick as fu.ck

[Ketchup83se01]

ppppsssshhhhhh dem bikes aint shiat im gettin this sh!t strait imported from czesiek z tarnowa
http://www.podroze.cik.pl/jpg/duze/rower3.jpg

[walec05]

sheit rob........you got that sheit down.

im working with a guy about an 04 r6. low miles. im lowballin him now, im going to see if he bites. talked to my dad today about getting a bike. he laughed and said there is no room. i moved the snowblower and said....look i found 6 feet we could use right here. he walked away.

[Ketchup83se01]

lol dude i told my mom about this at first she was like ehh, then today i got some crazy story about some accident and she got all sobby and shiat i was like god dam shut up

[walec05]

lol dude i told my mom about this at first she was like ehh, then today i got some crazy story about some accident and she got all sobby and shiat i was like god dam shut up

yeah, my mom is like that too....shes like, pawel did you hear. some guy in indiana crashed his bike......they are dangerous. do you want to die. im like, mom i know, but im pretty responsible. then i tell her about the time i bought the jetski, and how she was all against it and all. now she likes the jetski.....but im selling it, so yeah.

[DasTeknoViking]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/rapidracer_1981_88267

Just picked this up today, HJC CL-SP Phoenix in XL size, came with a nice chrome/blue visor that was another 40 bux. Somehow mofo who rang me up and didn't know bout the visor that was on this helmet.... so I got me a free visor ;)

172 bux with taxes. Sure I could find it for less online, but could a try it on online ?

Local dealer by my work I go to for parts had a open house today and they where selling away alot of sh!t.

[walec05]

so i went on a little drive today......

couple guys from the r6 forum dropped by this one guys house earlier today, and i happen to tag along with my yoda suv. basically one guy let me drive his 01 r6 around the block. let me borrow his gloves and extreamly tight jacket. it was an interesting ride....got it into 4th gear at about 60 down a couple blocks. was pretty cool. i couldnt manage downshifting and rev matching that well, so i had to almost come to a complete stop to downshift and roll on. but man, i really fukin want one like right now. i wished that this guys house was closer to my house so i could roll by the house with the bike and see what my parents would say.......

anyway, once they post the pics on the r6 board, ill post them up here.

[Grzesiu]

so i went on a little drive today......

couple guys from the r6 forum dropped by this one guys house earlier today, and i happen to tag along with my yoda suv. basically one guy let me drive his 01 r6 around the block. let me borrow his gloves and extreamly tight jacket. it was an interesting ride....got it into 4th gear at about 60 down a couple blocks. was pretty cool. i couldnt manage downshifting and rev matching that well, so i had to almost come to a complete stop to downshift and roll on. but man, i really fukin want one like right now. i wished that this guys house was closer to my house so i could roll by the house with the bike and see what my parents would say.......

anyway, once they post the pics on the r6 board, ill post them up here.
most 600 redline first about 70-75
1000 do it 83-110
thats first gear
mike the weather looks perfect, we gonna be cruisin most of the day, bring the beast out

[walec05]

^^^yeah, i dont think i went more than 8k rpm in any gear....you know, ive only been on a bike maybe a good dozen times, but im slowly getting the hang of it. if only i had a bike i could learn on..........

[DasTeknoViking]

No riding till I get my license/permit. I also don't have insurance or registration for the bike in my name yet.

I ride it around my work but I don't go anywhere far.

Greg I got your txt but I was sleeping still, rough nite.

[walec05]

man, so many bikes out, its crazy. every where i turn i hear reving or bikes haulin ass......man, i want one so damn bad.

[Grzesiu]

man, so many bikes out, its crazy. every where i turn i hear reving or bikes haulin ass......man, i want one so damn bad.
yeah we had 6 bikes cruisin all day today, put about 130-150 miles on
04 R1, 05 R1, 04 CBR1000RR, 07 CBR1000RR, 01 F4i, 03 CBR600RR

[walec05]

nice greg. now another one of my other buddies wants to get a kawasaki or honda cruiser bike....man, im really gettin pressured here. im thinking about selling that altima quick, and buying something. but man, the bike i want is like $6000 + or - a few hundo. i dont want any older crappier bike. i want like an 06-07 R6.

[DasTeknoViking]

Went in today.... passed my permit exam with flying colors. **** the questions/answers are still fresh in my mind ! I was just in the area and decided to walk in and get it over with. So this week I'm gonna try to bring the bike home, I still haven't gotten my registration or insurance because I don't have my title ! GRRRRRRRRRR.

10 bux for your permit btw. I'm going to get my license next weekend probably. I aint waiting till end of May to ride.

[walec05]

ha, my insurance just came for the jetski....got to get rid of that. sold it this weekend, getting it out of the house and getting the money next week.

[Grzesiu]

Went in today.... passed my permit exam with flying colors. **** the questions/answers are still fresh in my mind ! I was just in the area and decided to walk in and get it over with. So this week I'm gonna try to bring the bike home, I still haven't gotten my registration or insurance because I don't have my title ! GRRRRRRRRRR.

10 bux for your permit btw. I'm going to get my license next weekend probably. I aint waiting till end of May to ride.
i am off wed so i can help you bring it home

[DasTeknoViking]

Paul how come you didn't say you where selling it ? I might have been interested in it.....

Greg, I'm going away for the weekend and I don't want to leave the bike out in "the hood". I might ride it home Wednesday after work, we R meeting up for Hooters in Schaumburg but I don't do much drinking nowa days... so no beer for me, just some wings and soda.

I'm gonna do a bunch of driving to and from work now on the bike as soon as I get all the papers set on the bike. We R going camping for memorial day weekend in WI and I wanna ride the bike out.

PM me if you want to maybe tag along ?? I will be contacting you guys via PM/AIM/TXT/CALL/ESP about going camping with my peeps.

[Ketchup83se01]

Yo if you need a place to put your bike for the weekend my garage is available for the weekend

[Grzesiu]

let me know what time you will be cruisin on wed we can meet up, i can meet u up in naperville
then you can ride it back on wed, it be nice on both days
i just ride wherever i can when i am off, helps me relax and forget about daily bs
i dont ride n drink too
maybe i be up for a few wings

Paul how come you didn't say you where selling it ? I might have been interested in it.....

Greg, I'm going away for the weekend and I don't want to leave the bike out in "the hood". I might ride it home Wednesday after work, we R meeting up for Hooters in Schaumburg but I don't do much drinking nowa days... so no beer for me, just some wings and soda.

I'm gonna do a bunch of driving to and from work now on the bike as soon as I get all the papers set on the bike. We R going camping for memorial day weekend in WI and I wanna ride the bike out.

PM me if you want to maybe tag along ?? I will be contacting you guys via PM/AIM/TXT/CALL/ESP about going camping with my peeps.

[walec05]

Paul how come you didn't say you where selling it ? I might have been interested in it.....

Greg, I'm going away for the weekend and I don't want to leave the bike out in "the hood". I might ride it home Wednesday after work, we R meeting up for Hooters in Schaumburg but I don't do much drinking nowa days... so no beer for me, just some wings and soda.

I'm gonna do a bunch of driving to and from work now on the bike as soon as I get all the papers set on the bike. We R going camping for memorial day weekend in WI and I wanna ride the bike out.

PM me if you want to maybe tag along ?? I will be contacting you guys via PM/AIM/TXT/CALL/ESP about going camping with my peeps.


werd i got that text mike....

and whos meeting up on wed for hooters??? can we do thrusday night...got a chem exam, and got to studay for the damn thing.

[DasTeknoViking]

SR guys decided on Wednesday last week.... they can only do it that day. I am almost 100% sure I'm going to be on my bike.

I can store it over the weekend @ my cousins house down the street. If not, Rob..... as long as you don't go over 150 its fine ;)

Greg I will halla at you via phone on the riding. I got this old BMW to work on and a few .orgers Maximas dropping by this whole week. Gotta make my living somehow.

[Grzesiu]

SR guys decided on Wednesday last week.... they can only do it that day. I am almost 100% sure I'm going to be on my bike.

I can store it over the weekend @ my cousins house down the street. If not, Rob..... as long as you don't go over 150 its fine ;)

Greg I will halla at you via phone on the riding. I got this old BMW to work on and a few .orgers Maximas dropping by this whole week. Gotta make my living somehow.
gotz to make the cheeeze

[Ketchup83se01]

SR guys decided on Wednesday last week.... they can only do it that day. I am almost 100% sure I'm going to be on my bike.

I can store it over the weekend @ my cousins house down the street. If not, Rob..... as long as you don't go over 150 its fine ;)

Greg I will halla at you via phone on the riding. I got this old BMW to work on and a few .orgers Maximas dropping by this whole week. Gotta make my living somehow.

hell yeah lol dude i wouldnt feel right riding it it would just take my spot in the garage :smile:

[walec05]

alright cool......ill see how far in the studying i get. got to get that damn A....fo sho.

[Grzesiu]

did a small ride this evening, 5 bikes, went out to the suburbs and back, 80 miles overall

[DasTeknoViking]

40 mile trip home on I88/I355. Windy as fuk and I ran out of gas ! All the riding we did around my work finally got rid of the gas in the tank.... luckily I had reserve left and was able to get to the gas station and fill up. Fill up cost me 14 dollars !

Lets see how long it will last me.

[Grzesiu]

40 mile trip home on I88/I355. Windy as fuk and I ran out of gas ! All the riding we did around my work finally got rid of the gas in the tank.... luckily I had reserve left and was able to get to the gas station and fill up. Fill up cost me 14 dollars !

Lets see how long it will last me.
about 120 miles or so
plus reserve
seems to be average on the bikes

[DasTeknoViking]

Not much in gas savings then.....

[Grzesiu]

Not much in gas savings then.....
you should be doin 35-42mpg, then again you have a sprocket so it probably drinks a little more
my 1000 gets about 29-34
:)
not much savings but alot more fun

[walec05]

ha, i want gas mileage like that......

i took the permit test...written portion and it was easy. but wtf is up with the damn hand signals. that part messed me up a bit.

[DasTeknoViking]

Only hand signal you need to know.......
https://www.akarally.com/images/shocker-2.jpg

[walec05]

ha, ****er....put one of them on the back of the bike....

[Mr Grey]

I think he said he had one on his helmet

[walec05]

I think he said he had one on his helmet

what a wierdo.........

good for jailbait though :jailbaitnono:

[DasTeknoViking]

I might put one on my helmet..... deff need it on my bike.

RAIN FTL. Wanted to ride da bish home today.....

[walec05]

yeah, rain is suckin. it was so nice the past few days, now this sucks.

when are you going to ride it by my house??? let me take it for a spin eh...........

[DasTeknoViking]

When it stops raining ! I might be out crusing on Sunday- depends on when I get home from MI. My friend is letting me ride his cruiser to see how I like it vs my bike- comfort wise.

[Bakermax]

1977 Honda Goldwing GL1000
61K

I actually took these pics today because I'm putting the bike up for sale.
1500$ OBO

[DasTeknoViking]

baller bike, old school looking.

I need to ride a cruise for a change, here is my uncles ride.
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o84/Eugeniusz/P1010067Small.jpg

I'm over his house right now in MI.

[Bakermax]

Nice, is that a Vstar? You know what bike I would really like to have is this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-HONDA-VALKRYIE_W0QQitemZ220227748097QQihZ012QQcategoryZ5 0011QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

My buddy had one that was all black and chromed out, no bags or ferring or anything. It was fast too, 6 cylinders.

[DasTeknoViking]

Valkarie is nice, 6 cylinder motor is very smooth.

I need to rent out a VRod HD to see how I like that...... maybe over the summer. Lookin for a Corbin seat for my ZX6R right now.

[Grzesiu]

Valkarie is nice, 6 cylinder motor is very smooth.

I need to rent out a VRod HD to see how I like that...... maybe over the summer. Lookin for a Corbin seat for my ZX6R right now.
i had a corbin on my old cbr that i bought used, it was just ok
the stock seat on the zx6r is very comfy
the 07 cbr 600 and 1000 they improved and added padding to the seat so its perfect

[Bakermax]

I'm going to sell my bike (hopefully) and not have one for a while, then in a few years I'll buy a nice newer one. Right now all my extra cash and time are going into raising kids, I have maybe have clocked 100 miles in the last 3 years.

[DasTeknoViking]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/BlackBirdVQ30DEK/IMG_0933.jpg

Going for a Ryde ;) little chilly but I did alright. HEAVY ass fukn bike.

[Nissan 6]

dam mike, you cold as hell nukka pimp

[walec05]

yeah, them cruisers are heavy as ****.....not like your little crotch rocket.

wheres the helmet @????? dont tell me your polish ass rides without one???

[DasTeknoViking]

I had my helmet with me :grin:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/BlackBirdVQ30DEK/IMG_0934.jpg
Das my family of riders.

I thought I looked pretty good on that thing.... yeah its heavy as fuk but it goes about riding pretty nicely. Comfy, fairly agile and thats what I like. I don't need a bike to go fast, my car is plenty fast on the highway.

[walec05]

ha, nice. thats pretty cool mike. i wish i had a family of riders. my grandpa used to ride, a little i like moped or something in poland. after that there was no riding. im trying to get back into it.

oh, that helmet doesnt go too well with the cruiser.......

[Kowalski]

better than just the skull cap...

[Grzesiu]

http://www.600rr.net/vb/signaturepics/sigpic17190_2.gif

[walec05]

i jizzed in my pants when i saw this...

http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/113/medium/1132948716.jpg

[Bakermax]

Sold my bike today, tomorrow the guy is picking it up, I feel conflicted about it. For the longest time I was ready to just get rid of it, but now that I'm really doing it, I am kicking myself in the ass. Oh well, more space in the garage for maximas.

[walec05]

^^^dont worry, there will be a better more expensive bike in the future.

thats what i told myself about my jetski. guy is picking it up next saturday.....im kind of sad to see it go, but ill buy another one in the future sometime. no worries.

[Bakermax]

Yeah, I know, funny you mention jetskis, becaue I'm getting ready to sell mine also.

[walec05]

ha, yeah, its hard to sell them. the guy im selling mine to is a guy i work with. had to sell for a little less than i wanted to, but its an 02 and i want to get a new one in the future. beisedes i wont have that much time this year to ride it.

oh, also with this last check, i have enough money....saved up....for the 07 R6 i want to get. i just dont know if i want to take the plunge. $8000 i alot to spend and school and insurance has to be paid for too.

[Grzesiu]

ha, yeah, its hard to sell them. the guy im selling mine to is a guy i work with. had to sell for a little less than i wanted to, but its an 02 and i want to get a new one in the future. beisedes i wont have that much time this year to ride it.

oh, also with this last check, i have enough money....saved up....for the 07 R6 i want to get. i just dont know if i want to take the plunge. $8000 i alot to spend and school and insurance has to be paid for too.

you should be able to get that 07 for 6500-7500 tops

[walec05]

yeah, i know....i was looking at 07's just now. drove by a place. gonna talk to my pops and go check out a few 08's at chicago cycle. just to see what he says. got to go to circuit city anyway, might as well stop by and check out a few bikes.

they are only a few hundo more. and they are a little better looking and the crazy track technology is pretty sweet. the seat and handle bars are moved 5mm forward for a more agressive riding position and the bike is actually a bit lighter than the 07. well. im gonna go leave and check them out. later..............

[walec05]

damn, them 08's are sick as hell. feel nice, although you cant really notice that much of a difference from the 07. and i thought it was a couple hundo more....shiet, the 08's are close to 10grand. damn. but you are paying for alot of Moto GP suff, like fully adjustable suspension, height wise, compression and rebound wise. thicker brakes, better and adjustable lever control. the seat is a bit more comfy, and the sides dont come out as much....like they managed to narrow the fram up a bit. good shiet, and its a bit lighter too.....

the sales man was like....i can get this OTD for under 10K. i was like, im not buying today, just looking.....hes like. how about 9.5K and you just sign here. im like. NO.....hes like well, ill throw in a free helmet, gloves and a yamaha jacket. im like. **** im just looking. and he continued and wouldnt stop. me and my pops just walked around and ignored him. looked at some cruisers, which my dad likes more.....and yeah.

[Bakermax]

Man, I just took my last cruise on my Goldwing, beautiful day, sucks not having a bike.

[walec05]

eh, its not that bad. the time ive had riding on bikes, boy was it fun. but then i come to realize, there will always be a time and a place to have one......or in your case. another one.

[Grzesiu]

damn, them 08's are sick as hell. feel nice, although you cant really notice that much of a difference from the 07. and i thought it was a couple hundo more....shiet, the 08's are close to 10grand. damn. but you are paying for alot of Moto GP suff, like fully adjustable suspension, height wise, compression and rebound wise. thicker brakes, better and adjustable lever control. the seat is a bit more comfy, and the sides dont come out as much....like they managed to narrow the fram up a bit. good shiet, and its a bit lighter too.....

the sales man was like....i can get this OTD for under 10K. i was like, im not buying today, just looking.....hes like. how about 9.5K and you just sign here. im like. NO.....hes like well, ill throw in a free helmet, gloves and a yamaha jacket. im like. **** im just looking. and he continued and wouldnt stop. me and my pops just walked around and ignored him. looked at some cruisers, which my dad likes more.....and yeah.
buyin new sucks, find a slight preowned that some succer bought and never rode, used private party tax is only 25$

[Grzesiu]

here is quick few dirty pics with all mods on

[walec05]

yeah, i dont want to buy new. taxes are another grand. im trying to find a nice used one, but a nice Raven R6 is hard to find. especially one that has not been dropped, and has truely been babied.

damn, that bike of yours is lookin sick. buy you have to really powdercoat those rear pegs and front sets.....it would look alot better.

oh, and get some black shorty levers.....make it look sick upfront too. really goes well with the DB windscreen. well, from what ive seen on the R6 forums.

[DasTeknoViking]

Gonna do some riding next 2 days again, weather should be nice enough. I am actually going to go look at a few new bikes I am tempted by....

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/content/images/600/08warrior_blk_3_396764ac.jpg
http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/M109R2K8_aBlack_000000.jpg
http://www.airtightgrafix.com/images/Bikes2NVkawasaki.jpg

No Hondas for me.

[Grzesiu]

damn, them 08's are sick as hell. feel nice, although you cant really notice that much of a difference from the 07. and i thought it was a couple hundo more....shiet, the 08's are close to 10grand. damn. but you are paying for alot of Moto GP suff, like fully adjustable suspension, height wise, compression and rebound wise. thicker brakes, better and adjustable lever control. the seat is a bit more comfy, and the sides dont come out as much....like they managed to narrow the fram up a bit. good shiet, and its a bit lighter too.....

the sales man was like....i can get this OTD for under 10K. i was like, im not buying today, just looking.....hes like. how about 9.5K and you just sign here. im like. NO.....hes like well, ill throw in a free helmet, gloves and a yamaha jacket. im like. **** im just looking. and he continued and wouldnt stop. me and my pops just walked around and ignored him. looked at some cruisers, which my dad likes more.....and yeah.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/668143992.html

[walec05]

yeah, saw that one greg....hate the paint. if it was the raven, or even the silver id shoot the guy some offers. but damn, i cant stand those flames.

[walec05]

Gonna do some riding next 2 days again, weather should be nice enough. I am actually going to go look at a few new bikes I am tempted by....

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/content/images/600/08warrior_blk_3_396764ac.jpg
http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/M109R2K8_aBlack_000000.jpg
http://www.airtightgrafix.com/images/Bikes2NVkawasaki.jpg

No Hondas for me.


those are some nice bikes mike. my buddy is looking for a cruiser, he was checking out a harley, i told him if he sat on one or bought one id burn it. so i had him take a look at some honda's, kawasakis', and star bikes. i think the star look best over all. he wants like a full blown cruiser....15k, but hes got the money for it. i just think hes crazy to spend that much.

[Grzesiu]

yeah, saw that one greg....hate the paint. if it was the raven, or even the silver id shoot the guy some offers. but damn, i cant stand those flames.
that color scheme looks pretty decent, it is rare, only made for one year

[Grzesiu]

those are some nice bikes mike. my buddy is looking for a cruiser, he was checking out a harley, i told him if he sat on one or bought one id burn it. so i had him take a look at some honda's, kawasakis', and star bikes. i think the star look best over all. he wants like a full blown cruiser....15k, but hes got the money for it. i just think hes crazy to spend that much.

he wont get a fully blow cruiser from harley for 15, maybe 25-35K

[walec05]

yeah, ive been pushing him to buy a yamaha star bike. they are pretty reliable, and fairly decent on price.

ha, ive actually been eyeing them too. but only the sports cruisers. i dont like the really laid back ones.

[walec05]

nice bikes...

cruisers.......thats what he considers nice.

[DasTeknoViking]

full blown HD is verrrrry xenssive. I like the muscle bike/cruisers. Goldwing would b nice but they r hella expenssive.

+1 on the R6 color being fugly.

[walec05]

mike. ive been eyein this one as well. saw it in person, but didnt sit on it.

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/content/images/600/08warrior_blk_3_396764ac.jpg

its a hell of a nice bike. but damn, 13K thats ****in crazy. i wonder if i can find a used one around 8K?!?!?!?

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/content/images/600/08warrior_blk_1_2c5b2a0f.jpg

[DasTeknoViking]

i seen em in the 7-9k range before. its a big mean bike. it can hang with sports bikes in the 1/4 with no problems.

check out the Raider, 2000cc of v-twin power.
http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/content/images/600/08raider_blk_5a_6c08ef9d.jpg

[Kowalski]

why would you buy something that expensive for your first bike?

[DasTeknoViking]

because ballers can ??? 1st bike or not some treat their sh!t like gold.

[Grzesiu]

because ballers can ??? 1st bike or not some treat their sh!t like gold.

werd, my first bike was 1 year old and had 1500 miles when i got it
sold it with 11K and was mint

[DasTeknoViking]

congrats on 3000 sexi rajder

[walec05]

ha, yeah. i dont want to buy a pos for my first bike either....yeah, i could afford cheap crap, but i want something thats nice looking, comfortable, and im willing to spend the money on it so i can have it.

no 1993 cbr or fz600 for me. i want something 04-07 range.

[DasTeknoViking]

i cant believe u just called my sh!t old turd ?!?

[walec05]

its not old......its older.

for fuks sake, i dont want a 01 kawasaki. shiet, ive got an 02 kawasaki with the 1100 motor sitting in the garage now. i need something newer.

[walec05]

i was looking at this too.....man, guys crazy. for a liter bike he wants this much....heh. ill give him $8k right now.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/667871313.html

[Grzesiu]

i was looking at this too.....man, guys crazy. for a liter bike he wants this much....heh. ill give him $8k right now.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/667871313.html

yea but once you get a bike like that u gotta spend 1500-2000gs on parts to make it look perfect
this way it is perfect:)
plus have the crap on cg has been rigged up with cheap parts and home made paint jobs

[walec05]

true that.

nice bike. bit out of my price range. and i really dont want a liter bike.

[Mr.Duck]

wait... greg you're selling your bike already?

[Grzesiu]

true that.

nice bike. bit out of my price range. and i really dont want a liter bike.

yes its fast, power band is amazing

[Grzesiu]

wait... greg you're selling your bike already?

not sure, put it out to test the market, right now the season start so these things are in prime time to sell
if i can get what i want for it which is 10g, i will buy a 06 zeeeeooooooooosiks
or a bolt on a normal seeeesiiiiiiiix

[walec05]

yeah its pretty quick, but honestly besides the track. you really cant use that power too much.

wait... greg you're selling your bike already?

hes got to pay for the other toys somehow.

[walec05]

not sure, put it out to test the market, right now the season start so these things are in prime time to sell
if i can get what i want for it which is 10g, i will buy a 06 zeeeeooooooooosiks
or a bolt on a normal seeeesiiiiiiiix

now would be a great time to sell. thats partially why i dont want to buy now. high demand with high cost. ill buy in the fall, when everyone wants to get rid of theirs.

[Grzesiu]

yeah its pretty quick, but honestly besides the track. you really cant use that power too much.



hes got to pay for the other toys somehow.

yeah its pretty much impossible to redline it through the gears like the 600
it picks up speed fast

[Grzesiu]

now would be a great time to sell. thats partially why i dont want to buy now. high demand with high cost. ill buy in the fall, when everyone wants to get rid of theirs.

if i sell i sell if not i will keep it
i am still lovin it

2008 motogp China
http://gallery.mac.com/johnfajardo#100039
gotta love umbrella girls

[walec05]

yeah, you and mike have to stop by sometime and have a nice little photoshoot. maybe ill even bust out the schooter and tag along.....lol.

[Grzesiu]

yeah, you and mike have to stop by sometime and have a nice little photoshoot. maybe ill even bust out the schooter and tag along.....lol.

yeah we gonna shoot some nice pics soon
we got bunch of nice bikes cruisin usually

http://axisofoversteer.blogspot.com/2008/05/sometimes-its-better-to-just-go-home.html

[walec05]

ha, yeah, my 6.5 HP 2200rpm stall chopper will do just fine. it gets up to 45 pretty quick. so i can cruise with you guys untill you get off residential streets.

[DasTeknoViking]

fukn a man, windy as SH!T on the highway. I think I will just drive on the street as 40 miles of riding at 80+MPH I'm not liking it.

Streets piece of sh!ts run into you.

Highway wind runs into you....

Thats my grip, bike is outside.... need to find me a backpack so I can hit the gym tonite as I have no automobile to drive.

[Grzesiu]

ha, yeah, my 6.5 HP 2200rpm stall chopper will do just fine. it gets up to 45 pretty quick. so i can cruise with you guys untill you get off residential streets.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/668984210.html cheap bike, plus u can haggle him down

[walec05]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/668984210.html cheap bike, plus u can haggle him down


nah, not my taste. ive been hooked on the R6 for quite a while now. and for only a few hundo more than that guy is asking i can have the same year R6.

i guess im really picky i guess.

[walec05]

not sure, put it out to test the market, right now the season start so these things are in prime time to sell
if i can get what i want for it which is 10g, i will buy a 06 zeeeeooooooooosiks
or a bolt on a normal seeeesiiiiiiiix

http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-08/05-04-08page-Dodge-Viper-SRT-10-vs-Corvette-Z06.htm

little test they did with the vette and viper.

[Grzesiu]

just spotted this beast in schaumburg off of higgins, it belongs to a member here

[Nissan 6]

mike y u hatin

[DasTeknoViking]

I hate ? wrong thread !

Greg I can't believe you posted picture of my bike like dat.... well I shall try riding out with just 1 training wheel to the meet on Saturday- if I even come out.

[97SMG]

just spotted this beast in schaumburg off of higgins, it belongs to a member here

LOL!!!! Trouble keeping your balance there Mike?....

[walec05]

ha, lolz. the training wheels, ha, es of the funny.

[Mr Grey]

Wow, I would probably need one of those myself :wall:

Funny though :rofl:

[walec05]

ive been eyeing this....

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/674085198.html

what do you think greg??

the only thing i dont like about it is that its an 04. but it does have low miles. maybe i should wait for the 06-07 that i want. good price though.

[Grzesiu]

ive been eyeing this....

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/674085198.html

what do you think greg??

the only thing i dont like about it is that its an 04. but it does have low miles. maybe i should wait for the 06-07 that i want. good price though.

decent miles decent price

[walec05]

^^^^thats what i was thinking. i emailed the guy, waiting for a response back. lets see what kind of low ball figure i can shoot him.

[Grzesiu]

^^^^thats what i was thinking. i emailed the guy, waiting for a response back. lets see what kind of low ball figure i can shoot him.

4g, he probably will take 4500 which is a good deal if the bike is clean
also make sure u get stock sprockets, so the bike is not as peppy

[walec05]

yeah, but R6 off the line is pretty.....um, not that quick. its fast and all, but up top past 10k rpm. thats when the 600 motor on the yamahas wakes up.

im waiting on a responce back. lets see what we get out of this.

[Grzesiu]

yeah, but R6 off the line is pretty.....um, not that quick. its fast and all, but up top past 10k rpm. thats when the 600 motor on the yamahas wakes up.

im waiting on a responce back. lets see what we get out of this.

yeah but sprockets are just like changing a gear in a rwd car
gears are shorter etc, for a starters bike stock will scare u

[walec05]

yeah, thats true. the few that i have ridden on are crazy, and i was a pussy at driving them.

checked KBB and retail is around $5500.

dealer trad in is $4000. so if i can get it for that, id be happy. if i dont like it, ill just trade it in for an 07. lol.

well, no email back yet. if he gets back to me tomorrow with the pics and other stuff, ill shoot him a price.

also, didnt list if the title is clear. lets see what he tells me bout that too.

[Grzesiu]

yeah, thats true. the few that i have ridden on are crazy, and i was a pussy at driving them.

checked KBB and retail is around $5500.

dealer trad in is $4000. so if i can get it for that, id be happy. if i dont like it, ill just trade it in for an 07. lol.

well, no email back yet. if he gets back to me tomorrow with the pics and other stuff, ill shoot him a price.

also, didnt list if the title is clear. lets see what he tells me bout that too.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/mcy/675663504.html

[walec05]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/mcy/675663504.html

yeah, saw this, but id rather buy it new or very low miles. almost the same cost. sometimes even cheaper if it was demo or showroom bike.

still no responce back from that guy with the blue R6. that price and condition is hard to believe.........but man, if he gets back to me with the pics and the info i asked him for. game on for negotiations.

[Grzesiu]

yeah, saw this, but id rather buy it new or very low miles. almost the same cost. sometimes even cheaper if it was demo or showroom bike.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/675201541.html new bike, pay no tax almost, haggle down, and u ride for 2 years and still get 6k for it lol

[walec05]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/675201541.html new bike, pay no tax almost, haggle down, and u ride for 2 years and still get 6k for it lol

yeah, true. but damn, the guy is polish, so something was done to it, and its a kawasaki....they are 3rd on my list of choises. id buy honda before kawasaki. not that they arent reliable or fun, they are just not as comfortable. especially since im a bigger guy.

[walec05]

blue book on the kawasaki is pretty low too

2007 Kawasaki ZX600P Ninja ZX-6R Value


May 10, 2008
4-Cylinder
4-Stroke
599cc
Suggested Retail Value $7130
its possible that they dont hold retail value that well?!?!

[walec05]

this is a steal of a deal for a 1000rr

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/675590813.html

[Grzesiu]

blue book on the kawasaki is pretty low too

2007 Kawasaki ZX600P Ninja ZX-6R Value


May 10, 2008
4-Cylinder
4-Stroke
599cc
Suggested Retail Value $7130
its possible that they dont hold retail value that well?!?!

yeah but that is blue book with 5-8k miles not 22 miles

[walec05]

yeah, thats true.

but something doesnt seem right though. only 22miles, what gives??

[Grzesiu]

this is a steal of a deal for a 1000rr

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/675590813.html

yeah my bikes twin when it was stock, i had 150 miles when i got mine 8 months ago:)

[walec05]

heres a few i looked up....

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2004-Yamaha-YZFR6-92700053

^^not feelin the green decals though.

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2007-YAMAHA-R6-92539597

this one is really nice. i love the color combo, but price is a bit steep for me. good mileage, nice pics......

[Grzesiu]

heres a few i looked up....

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2004-Yamaha-YZFR6-92700053

^^not feelin the green decals though.

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2007-YAMAHA-R6-92539597

this one is really nice. i love the color combo, but price is a bit steep for me. good mileage, nice pics......

yeah my buddies r1 is the same color
you can always haggle:)

[walec05]

true. its a hard decision to make. i need money for poland, but i want a bike.

hmm, can my wants overcome my needs???

well, anyway, i have to wait till i get my license anyway, my dads not falling for this permit BS. i might have a ride set up for later on though. im making good buddies with the R6 board people, apparently alot of them drive nissans. :)

[Grzesiu]

BXsnGgjgxAM

[walec05]

still no reply back from that guy with the blue yamaha. it was probably too good to be true. well, the search continues.

[DasTeknoViking]

Paul when I was looking at bikes I seen a few good offers on CL, and all of them ended up being some BS deal where the guy is in Africa or some other continent, he will "FedEX" me the bike overnite once he gets my payment etc....

Unless they provide you with a LOCAL # to call, I would be skeptical about it being a legit deal.

How bout Ebay ? you can do a local search...

[walec05]

yeah, i dont want to do some craigslist crap where the guy is in indochina. dont want to **** with **** like that.

when i was selling a car, some dude wanted to buy if off of me for what i wanted. i told him to stop by and check it out. he said same old story.....you know......i told him to give me cash in hand or nothing was happening.

ebay....yeah, i check, sometimes you find a good deal and other times its like. wtf are people thinking????

[tetsujin79]

yeah, i dont want to do some craigslist crap where the guy is in indochina. dont want to **** with **** like that.

when i was selling a car, some dude wanted to buy if off of me for what i wanted. i told him to stop by and check it out. he said same old story.....you know......i told him to give me cash in hand or nothing was happening.

ebay....yeah, i check, sometimes you find a good deal and other times its like. wtf are people thinking????

http://www.chicagolandsportbikes.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10

[walec05]

http://www.chicagolandsportbikes.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10

cool thanks. i see alot of gixxers and hondas....maybe i can find a piece of gold in that field of turd.......

lol, sorry. just had to. yamaha is like gold to me.

[DasTeknoViking]

Yep everyone has their prefference, but I just picked up a new Cycle Rider magazine and they have a review of the new Ninja 250.... I know most of you will be like "Zomg, noo iz pansy bike !!" Well it does 60 in bout as fast as a Maxima, runs 1/4 in faster time than majority of Maximas here. Its a perfect learners bike, it gets good MPGs and it can be had for bout 3200 bux NEW !!. It even looks like a genuine crotch rocket !
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics/Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-1.jpg
http://www.bikeintro.com/wp-content/kawasaki_ninja_250r_2008.jpg
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2008/Ninja250R/gauges.jpg

Its available in Kawi Green too ;)

Figured some of you newbies would MAYBE be interested in this. Its enough bike to get you into trouble, and perfect for a 1st bike. And you can always resell it and not loose more than few hundred bux on it. Starter bikes like this don't loose much value, there always will be beginner riders looking for these kinds of machines.

[Mr Grey]

Damn. That bike Mike posted looks like a perfect bike for a noob such as myself. Never rode one so it looks good enough for me. It looks pretty sweet for a starter bike.

[Kowalski]

so does the 250 stand for 250cc?

[Nissan 6]

ya

[tetsujin79]

cool thanks. i see alot of gixxers and hondas....maybe i can find a piece of gold in that field of turd.......

lol, sorry. just had to. yamaha is like gold to me.

I hit that board once a day or so - if I see something Yami, I'll let you know. Also, I'll ask around to see if anyone's looking to sell. R6, right?

[walec05]

thanks for checkin it out.

yeah, that new 08 kawasaki 250 is an awsome bike. alot of people are selling their ugly looking 07 250's for the new 08. its an awsome starter bike and gets 40mpg easy.

i love the way it looks too.....the older ones are eh, too cheeze.

[Grzesiu]

Damn. That bike Mike posted looks like a perfect bike for a noob such as myself. Never rode one so it looks good enough for me. It looks pretty sweet for a starter bike.

are you taking that class with paul n andy?

[DasTeknoViking]

I took the class too, but I don't think I will attend. Hector maybe you can take my spot ?

Ninja 250 is what most of you guys need. Afterall, you don't do wheelies, 150MPH on the highways and don't need a machine anything more than the Ninja 250 can do for you guys.

It looks like any other sport bike from todays era, most guys/girls won't know a difference.

[DasTeknoViking]

motoxoutlet.com

Pretty decent prices on stuff, I might order up 2 new Michelins for my bike from them.

skullskins.net

personalize your helmet !!

hotbodiesracing.com

undertail sections etc...

For your biking needs ! I highly recommend motoX ! free shipping on items. I got quotes of between 290-340 for a set of Michelin Pilot Powers 2CT vs 260 bux from them shipped ! I will be on a lookout for other places with good deals. Just browse through the back of Cycle Rider adds section for places to get stuff from.

[Mr.Duck]

looks like i'll be looking into the 250.... have read up on a TON of reviews... and for the price/gas savings.... and me taking the class in july to finally learn..... this bike seems to fit the bill of what i'm looking for, something fun, looks good, and saves me money in the long run

[walec05]

yeah, something small and economical, then move up to something bigger.

but my love for the R6 is too great. i know that i can buy the kawasakis 250, use it for a year and then probably have my bro use it to learn on....but i think im still going to be looking for that Raven R6 im dying to get.

[Mr.Duck]

yeah, something small and economical, then move up to something bigger.

but my love for the R6 is too great. i know that i can buy the kawasakis 250, use it for a year and then probably have my bro use it to learn on....but i think im still going to be looking for that Raven R6 im dying to get.

haha well the thing with me is that, the 250 is around 4000 out the door brand spankin new, and i honestly dont need that much power.. maybe later on if i feel that i've grown out of the 250 i'll look into buying a stronger one, but for now, a 250 should be plenty... i cant even imagine going as fast as my maxima on 2 wheels... lol

[DasTeknoViking]

Bike MSRP is like 3500 bux, I'm sure there is 300-500 bux in negotiations on the bike......

Buy it still in the crate, no dealer setup fees and all that stupid junk.

This months Cycle World has a review on this bike.
http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=709

And this is a VERY good read for the people with MPG in mind !!
http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=698

[walec05]

HONESTLY from the pics and reviews its not that bad of a bike. you know, for gas mileage and all.

if i was just about getting good gas mileage and looks i would totally get it.

[Grzesiu]

HONESTLY from the pics and reviews its not that bad of a bike. you know, for gas mileage and all.

if i was just about getting good gas mileage and looks i would totally get it.

if i wanted good gas mileage i would be drivin a civic or a corolla not a maxima
same with bikes

[walec05]

true that.....

but damn, with these price, im very tempted to pick up a bike.

my buddy has a chevy 2500hd pickup that gets like 8mpg. he decided to get a bike, for fun and for better gas mileage......what did he get, a freakin cruiser bike. probably not that good on gas mileage, but way better than that truck.

and it looks cool too. so, if i get a bike, all i want is better gas mileage than my current 15mpg in the city. if the thing got 25mpg, id be a happy camper.

[Grzesiu]

true that.....

but damn, with these price, im very tempted to pick up a bike.

my buddy has a chevy 2500hd pickup that gets like 8mpg. he decided to get a bike, for fun and for better gas mileage......what did he get, a freakin cruiser bike. probably not that good on gas mileage, but way better than that truck.

and it looks cool too. so, if i get a bike, all i want is better gas mileage than my current 15mpg in the city. if the thing got 25mpg, id be a happy camper.

that cruiser is probably pretty efficient since it doesnt rev as hard and doesnt produce as much hp so injectors are probably smaller

a 600 sport bike will get u upper 30 low 40s for mpg

[Mr.Duck]

well from all the reading i've been doing it seems that a lot of dealers are jacking the price up, and charging way over msrp.... i guess i'll have to wait and see when i get back to the states...

[nismo3112]

http://www.jacksscootershop.com/images/Suzuki_50_80/83_FA50_shuttle.jpg

Just picked up one of these.

[walec05]

yeah the dealers are price jackin, thats why its nice to buy used. but even private sales know that they are sitting on some good stuff, and negotiations are tough.

hey, but if you wait till the fall, people will want to get rid of their bikes, and dealers will want to get rid of old stock....thats the way it works every year.

[Mr.Duck]

yeah the dealers are price jackin, thats why its nice to buy used. but even private sales know that they are sitting on some good stuff, and negotiations are tough.

hey, but if you wait till the fall, people will want to get rid of their bikes, and dealers will want to get rid of old stock....thats the way it works every year.

hopefully.. we shall see, now the only problem i will be running into is either hiding it from my mom, or getting her consent(which is probably next to impossible.. haha) but i'll just have to wait and see right now... haha

[walec05]

hopefully.. we shall see, now the only problem i will be running into is either hiding it from my mom, or getting her consent(which is probably next to impossible.. haha) but i'll just have to wait and see right now... haha

got the same problem....no biggie. ill just tell them that the bike is my anti drug......:laugh:

[Grzesiu]

hopefully.. we shall see, now the only problem i will be running into is either hiding it from my mom, or getting her consent(which is probably next to impossible.. haha) but i'll just have to wait and see right now... haha

just buy it bring it home
that is what i did

[Kowalski]

just buy it bring it home
that is what i did

ftw, i agree... that's what happens with all my big purchases...

my plan is to buy a bike in the fall, bring it home and leave it in the garage, install all the little things to make it look better (hidden plates, flush turn signals), and there's my bike for next year... the 250r is most likely what im looking at, unless i find a dropped bike or something with minimal damage for dirt cheap...

[walec05]

yeah, thats kind of my plan too. but yeah, knowing my mom, she will burn it to the ground....

no, but seriousily, i want to see their reaction if i bring a bike home. i wonder what they would do. anyone willing to let me bring their bike home???

[Grzesiu]

yeah, thats kind of my plan too. but yeah, knowing my mom, she will burn it to the ground....

no, but seriousily, i want to see their reaction if i bring a bike home. i wonder what they would do. anyone willing to let me bring their bike home???
they might yell, tell u to take it back (which u cant lol) then they might stop talkin with u, then start talkin and sayin they believe its not the best idea you had....and then tell you to be safe

[DasTeknoViking]

I will let u keep my Ninja for a nite Paul. Provided she don't destroy it thou !

[walec05]

I will let u keep my Ninja for a nite Paul. Provided she don't destroy it thou !

i wonder what they would do. i know they wont destroy it, but i wanna see how pissed they will get. obviousily ill show that i have proper gear to them and see what they say.

[Kowalski]

good ol polish parents, thinking you are 3 years old until you move out of the house...

[walec05]

good ol polish parents, thinking you are 3 years old until you move out of the house...

ha, thats if they let you move out of the house.

you are always too skinny and they want you to live at home forever...

[Mr.Duck]

pfft, not only polish... my moms pretty crazy about these things too...

i may need to borrow someones bike to see what my mom does too... lol

[Jaber]

I remember asking my mom or dad to co-sign for a new bike. They turned me down right away lol. Even though I told'em I would attend that riding school.

BUUUT. Now that I have good credit =]
I got enough saved up to purchase (Ninja 250)and pay for riding school in cash, hopefully next summer. Just have to figure out storage and parking. Condo FTL.

[walec05]

yeah, that sucks whit the whole condo thing. i could always find 7 feet in my garage or my grandmas garage.....im not really worried about that.

my dad is glad that im taking the school, my mom is kind of like....wtf are you taking the school, you dont need it.....

[tetsujin79]

Raven R6 - located Chesterton, IN - current bid for $5700
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___2005-Yamaha-R6-Raven_W0QQitemZ280226966350QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ 2283QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280226966350&

[walec05]

Raven R6 - located Chesterton, IN - current bid for $5700
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___2005-Yamaha-R6-Raven_W0QQitemZ280226966350QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ 2283QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280226966350&

its a nice bike.....but ive found 05's for coloser to $5K. this guy is asking almost $6K.

looking for like an 06-07. they had the slipper clutch and a few more modifications over the 05's.

found a nice 06 at the auction.... http://www.qcsa.com/index.php?fuseaction=car.view&carid=2179999

damage does not look that bad, but unfortunately there is still no sale date, and its in iowa.....

[Grzesiu]

its a nice bike.....but ive found 05's for coloser to $5K. this guy is asking almost $6K.

looking for like an 06-07. they had the slipper clutch and a few more modifications over the 05's.

found a nice 06 at the auction.... http://www.qcsa.com/index.php?fuseaction=car.view&carid=2179999

damage does not look that bad, but unfortunately there is still no sale date, and its in iowa.....

you can just throw it in the minivan

[Ketchup83se01]

you can buy it online and they'll ship it to the one in bartlett

[NIGHTMAREuki]

don't try this at home

361

[walec05]

really rob, they will ship it. nice

but yeah, i would like to check it out first before i buy it.

the damage doesnt look like much on the computer, but it might be a whole different story when you go look at it.

[Grzesiu]

don't try this at home

361

excessive weight on the forks like that ruins the seals on them
plus all it takes is a little gravel sand or oil patch and your bike is done
i wouldnt recommend this on a street bike, get a beater for stunting

[DasTeknoViking]

Dang 03+ Ninja..... I seen that before somewhere thou.

Well I am really liking the Kawasaki Z1000.
http://www.ema-usa.com/images/bow/bow_rich_z1000_rt_side.jpg
Moded nicely....
http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Images/kaw_z1000_2lge.jpg
http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Images/kaw_z1000_3lge.jpg
Stock....
review found here....
http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/kaw_z1000.htm

[tetsujin79]

Worth a call??? :blink:
http://images.craigslist.org/010101011505010409200805195caeeca7801afd7386005b15 .jpg
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/686576361.html

[walec05]

ha, for 8grand i hope you get the bike and some good pussy too.

damn, someone has high hopes

[DasTeknoViking]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/686085646.html

Not an R6 but close......

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/685377338.html

Ninja 250

[tetsujin79]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/686085646.html - save the breasts magnet = 5 hp


http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/685377338.html - women owned? need to dig up video of oil change accident where the chick puts the car into the pit...

ha, for 8grand i hope you get the bike and some good pussy too. - better get more then just the kitty for 8 g's...

Knocking some teeth out and gettin' some not-so-surprise butt secks would be on order. :laugh:

[walec05]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/686085646.html

Not an R6 but close......

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/685377338.html

Ninja 250

i hat the single long seat on both bikes. i know the R6s is more street oriented, but its ugly looking. from the headlight to that damn seat......uggg.

thanks for looking though.

[wizard8873]

well, looks like i'm jumping on the bike bandwagon as well. been looking into it over the past few months and kept kinda pushing it aside but i really want to get one myself. looking at either the Ninja 250 or ZZR600.

[walec05]

yeah, the 250's seem to be the smart choice nowadays for mileage and commuting.

[wizard8873]

and thats all i'm looking at for now. have the altima for the bad days and highway. i'd rather get the zzr600 but don't see a point to it at the same time really. i'll still have to ponder over it since it's like i'm going to pick the bike up tomorrow anyways.

[walec05]

yeah, exactly where im at. ive got a car to commute with, this would just help out the gas bills and would be nice on sunny warm days.

im not buying anytime soon, so im still thinking of what i want exactly. i really want a yamaha, but do i need one????

[DasTeknoViking]

Guys.... coworker has a 05 Ninja 250 that hes going to be selling, he bought it for his kid and kid never actually rode it. It has new tires and chain on it, stock.

If there is ANY interest in this bike, let me know and I will ask him for sure. I hate to bother someone about something, then back out because someone had a change of heart.

He bought it used on Craigslist for like 1600 bux from what I gathered from our conversation today.

I was talking bout getting that new KILLER ZX10R that totally demolished the other liter bikes in this months Sport Rider comparison........ and he brought up the fact he wants one too and we went from there.....

[DasTeknoViking]

BTW ZZR600 is basically what I have, Kawi got more serious in the later years and decided to keep the comfy ZX6R and turn it into a ZZR600. I seen a few of em around.

[walec05]

man, i really dont like the look of the older 250 bikes, but thats a hell of a bargain. those things do go for pretty cheap.

maybe someone else on this forum will be interested.

[Grzesiu]

Guys.... coworker has a 05 Ninja 250 that hes going to be selling, he bought it for his kid and kid never actually rode it. It has new tires and chain on it, stock.

If there is ANY interest in this bike, let me know and I will ask him for sure. I hate to bother someone about something, then back out because someone had a change of heart.

He bought it used on Craigslist for like 1600 bux from what I gathered from our conversation today.

I was talking bout getting that new KILLER ZX10R that totally demolished the other liter bikes in this months Sport Rider comparison........ and he brought up the fact he wants one too and we went from there.....
liter bikes are kraaaaazzzzzyyyyyyy, no matter which one you get, all these 600/1000 are awesome, you have to be a real pro to push these bikes to the limit and see the difference, and then the difference is still small, within a second of each other
but i am stickin to my honda, ride with wings:)

[DasTeknoViking]

I do agree, if I had my choice it would be between the Kawi and a Honda. I was never a 'Zuk fan, and everyone bitches about how krappy the power is on a R1.

Years ago my dads friend bought a Gixxer and the engine fell apart on him on the way home from the dealer.... they gave him a new bike and then the tranny fell apart. He got a cruiser instead after the tranny went out........ cruiser seized up on him at like 2K miles.

I worked on Suzuki cars.... they where nothing special, and always ran rough and didn't last too long- atleast the trucks didn't.

I had a Kawi jetski that was beat to sh!t, floated in the middle of lake dullton in WI Dells for 30 min upside down.... I mean everything was done to this jetski- it still ran fine ! My friend has one too STX1100 and that fuker was just as reliable.

I guess I am partial to Kawis, and Honda- well I work on them for a living, Power of Dreams mafakaz !

[Kowalski]

can you get pics or post pics of something similar? maybe state the overall colors?

[walec05]

you only hear minor complaints on the power of the R1. i have to agree with you, its not the most powerful liter bike. you can see it when they race on the circuit. yamaha seems to qualify first or second, but then cant hold the leads. honda just has a better engineered motor i guess. but for the 600 class, the yamaha is like a gold nugget in a field of rocks.

[Grzesiu]

you only hear minor complaints on the power of the R1. i have to agree with you, its not the most powerful liter bike. you can see it when they race on the circuit. yamaha seems to qualify first or second, but then cant hold the leads. honda just has a better engineered motor i guess. but for the 600 class, the yamaha is like a gold nugget in a field of rocks.

07/08 CBR600 is the in its class
:)

[wizard8873]

BTW ZZR600 is basically what I have, Kawi got more serious in the later years and decided to keep the comfy ZX6R and turn it into a ZZR600. I seen a few of em around.

yea, that's what i've been reading from the reviews. it's really the one that caught my eye and what I want to shoot for but I'm going to take the class first and go from there.

[walec05]

yeah, im definately taking the class and going from there. should be a nice confindence booster, since i was pretty scared riding the bike my first few times...

[Mr.Duck]

haha i get back 3 days before my class... woo hoo learning to ride with jet lag... this should be fun

[walec05]

ha, not so much fun if something happens.

man, i fly in on july 6th at 2pm, and im at work at 10am on july 7th. jetlag is going to suck. and i cant call in, cuz another guy starts his vacation that monday......

[Mr.Duck]

ok, question for all you people who are actually riding already... what gear do you have?

Jacket - is it textile, mesh, leather? which brands do you like

Pants- do you have specific riding pants or do you mainly just wear jeans or something? also if you wear jeans do you wear and protection under?

Gloves- motocross style or gauntlet style? which brand do you prefer? or do you even wear gloves?

Helmets.. i'm pretty sure you all just have the full face helmet... so i wont bother with that

last but not least, where did you get all your gear? where are the best prices at?

[DasTeknoViking]

Joe Rocket leather jacket here, along with Joe Rocket carbon fiber knuckle guard gloves, jeans and good pair of shoes.

I'm going to get another jacket soon, the one I got was given to me with my bike... its not in the best shape but its better than nothing.

Helmet- full face, make sure you get a DOT rated one minimum, but SNELL is recommended as if you EVER where to go to a track, they require SNELL rating. Snell is a higher than DOT rating, and when it comes to safety....... it is ONLY your dome you are protecting so yeah.

Recommend: Shoei, Arai, HJC for helmets.... HJC are on the cheap side but they are very good helmets. Arais can cost up to 1K bux for some fancy design, and most are around 4-600 bux. Most HJCs top out around 200 unless you want some crazy carbon fiber one. I paid 180 for mine on sale- HJC.

Best place to get gear ? I will post some places soon.... I'm going to be shopping around for new ridding apparel. Its all via mail order places who advertise in the back of magazines.

Kinda pissed off cause my bike fell on its own today.... my parking spot had a car parked in it that leaked oil and caused the asphalt to get brittle. Well my kick stand sunk in the asphalt and the bike fell. Got a small rash on the left fairing and it bent my clutch lever. I tried to bend the lever back and it broke ! My luck Kawi dealer is right down the street and they even had the lever in stock for 20 bux ! I was out riding around today :)

[Mr.Duck]

what about scorpian helmets? i read a few places, that thats they have good quality for the price....

so you just wear jeans? anyone you know with knee potectors, like ones that can go under your jeans.. i was wondering if you can walk around with them on or not.. lol

[Kowalski]

shoei FTW! that's what i'm gonna buy when i need a helmet...

http://www.calsportbike.com/images/shoei_2007_collage.jpg

[Kowalski]

sweet, just came across this site, nice prices... helmets as low as 82 bux for hjc... umm, how do you find out helmet size?

[Kowalski]

sweet, imma order this one for the 82bux... red, blue or black...

http://www.calsportbike.com/images/product/hjc_csr1_paradox.jpg

http://www.mxdirtrider.com/i-products/hjc/helmets-hjc-street-2008-men-cs-r1-paradox.jpg

[DasTeknoViking]

http://www.hjchelmets.com/images/products/product_images/clsp/apex/mc5.jpg
CL-SP Apex MC5, I have the XL one and I think that would fit your head Andy....

Best way to see which helmet will fit you- go to a bike shop and put em on.

OR...

www.helmetexpress.com

[Kowalski]

http://www.hjchelmets.com/images/products/product_images/clsp/apex/mc5.jpg
CL-SP Apex MC5, I have the XL one and I think that would fit your head Andy....

Best way to see which helmet will fit you- go to a bike shop and put em on.

OR...

www.helmetexpress.com

you are selling it? i really like that one!

i also noticed the site you posted has a closeout on ZOX helmets for $40+... might just go with that... they are DOT approved :D

[DasTeknoViking]

No I am not selling it, but I do have a older THH helmet thats DOT approved and in very good shape. I used it when go-karting, road racing etc. So it doesn't have any damage to it.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/574000-574999/574975_139_full.jpg
Only pic I have of it now, but I can snap a pic if you like....

AND you can do this to it....
http://www.skullskins.net/

[DasTeknoViking]

what about scorpian helmets? i read a few places, that thats they have good quality for the price....

so you just wear jeans? anyone you know with knee potectors, like ones that can go under your jeans.. i was wondering if you can walk around with them on or not.. lol

I think you are going a little overboard on safety.... I know its a good thing to be safe, but you are sacrificing alot of comfort. I wear a helmet because its more comfortable for me, I am bald so for some reason my ears catch ALL the buffering air and I am death after a short ride.... plus I always have a running nose afterwards !

http://www.chaparral-racing.com
These guys have alot of closeouts and you can find a decent deal from them. I might be ordering a rain suite and some protective textile pants.... leather is nice, but you will cook on a bike in rush hour traffic during the summer.

Rain suite would be nice, I just came back home wet from a small rain storm I got stuck in...... had to go fix my clutch handle after it broke on me from yesterdays fall- then I was anxious to go ride :bolt:

[DasTeknoViking]

http://www.blog.powersportswraps.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/monster-bike.jpg

Since I have a tinny scratch on my bike now from its fall.... its not bad but I hate blemishes, I was thinking of getting the whole bike wrapped. Its about 100 bux to do it and they got all kinds of other finishes too.

[Kowalski]

No I am not selling it, but I do have a older THH helmet thats DOT approved and in very good shape. I used it when go-karting, road racing etc. So it doesn't have any damage to it.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/574000-574999/574975_139_full.jpg
Only pic I have of it now, but I can snap a pic if you like....

AND you can do this to it....
http://www.skullskins.net/

whats your price? i need something before the class... dont wanna borrow it from them... either way, i'd like to try on a helmet some day if you are free... or maybe i can join paul someday when he is bike shopping or something...

[Mr.Duck]

I think you are going a little overboard on safety.... I know its a good thing to be safe, but you are sacrificing alot of comfort. I wear a helmet because its more comfortable for me, I am bald so for some reason my ears catch ALL the buffering air and I am death after a short ride.... plus I always have a running nose afterwards !

http://www.chaparral-racing.com
These guys have alot of closeouts and you can find a decent deal from them. I might be ordering a rain suite and some protective textile pants.... leather is nice, but you will cook on a bike in rush hour traffic during the summer.

Rain suite would be nice, I just came back home wet from a small rain storm I got stuck in...... had to go fix my clutch handle after it broke on me from yesterdays fall- then I was anxious to go ride :bolt:

i was just thinking of getting knee covers for the begining so i dont have to buy protective pants.... i dont see whats wrong w/ jacket, helmet, gloves and knee braces... better safe than sorry... lol the more and more research i do on bikes, the more stories i come across where the gear saved their asses so yeah.. pretty much sold on blowing a lot of money on some gear

[walec05]

yeah, andy. i wouldnt be cheap on a helmet. ****, its your head that your protecting. if i need to pay $400 for it, i will. i dont want to, god forbid, fall off the bike and have the helmet not do its job because its made cheaply.

and yeah, ive got my red dot approved helmet that im going to use for the class. its in ok shape, i will only use it for class, never riding on the road. its the one i use for karting.

[DasTeknoViking]

Dave I didn't mean you should ride with no helmet or anything.... but the knee protection as nice as it is, is very uncomfortable especially when its hot outside. I feel like I am baking inside my gear when its over 80F outside. I still ride with helmet and jacket on all the time.

Andy, check out my helmet sometime. I guess we where going to have some kinda nite out sometime this week for a BBQ or Hooters. I will bring along my helmet for you to try. Then you can wrap it in a skin if you don't like the way it looks. Its a pretty nice DOT approved helmet.

Also, Shoei, Arai, HJC.... are all quality helmets. Make sure you get a SNELL 2005 certified dome protector, that standard is much higher than DOTs. Cheap helmets don't pass it. My THH helmet is a good helmet but its not Snell 2005, I bought it 7 years ago ! Its in like new shape, doesn't stink like most helmets do. I treat my goods right ! Bish cost me 200 dollars back then.

[Mr.Duck]

Dave I didn't mean you should ride with no helmet or anything.... but the knee protection as nice as it is, is very uncomfortable especially when its hot outside. I feel like I am baking inside my gear when its over 80F outside. I still ride with helmet and jacket on all the time.

Andy, check out my helmet sometime. I guess we where going to have some kinda nite out sometime this week for a BBQ or Hooters. I will bring along my helmet for you to try. Then you can wrap it in a skin if you don't like the way it looks. Its a pretty nice DOT approved helmet.

Also, Shoei, Arai, HJC.... are all quality helmets. Make sure you get a SNELL 2005 certified dome protector, that standard is much higher than DOTs. Cheap helmets don't pass it. My THH helmet is a good helmet but its not Snell 2005, I bought it 7 years ago ! Its in like new shape, doesn't stink like most helmets do. I treat my goods right ! Bish cost me 200 dollars back then.


ahh ok, thats why i was wondering if you knew anyone with the knee protectors, was wondering if it was comfortable or not.. looks like just jeans for me... lol

mike why not look into a armored mesh or textile jacket? i'm sure it will be a hell of a lot breathable than your leather...

[DasTeknoViking]

I do have a Joe Rocket breathable jacket, its partially leather and partially textile. So when you are riding you get quite a bit of ventilation. When you are parked thou- like in traffic, you are baking in the sun !

I'm going to get a pair of pants soon. I have a small list of things I want to buy for the bike and for riding the bike, but I spend WAY too much this month on my vacation etc..... I need to space it out a bit.

[RobSE]

I'm going to get a pair of pants soon. I have a small list of things I want to buy for the bike and for riding the bike, but I spend WAY too much this month on my vacation etc..... I need to space it out a bit.

Maybe you need a side job....like installing some springs on some sentra.....:hide:

[DasTeknoViking]

I heard bout em ProKits, a co stary nato :P ??

[RobSE]

^Zobaczymy jak zalozymy hehehe, poczekam jeszcze i jak cos to dam ci znac :eyes:

[walec05]

had prokits on my altima. i hacked the strut mount to get some additional drop and they turned oout to be better than the other eibach they offer. looked badd ass and the drop was like 2.5inches.