Moving out - but will still drop by & visit!

Unsane · April 21, 2012, 05:04:51 AM

After losing the GS and acquiring my open license, the hunt for a new bike has already ended!

I'd spent the riding every bike I possibly could and saved the ZX14 for last... just as well because nothing could compare, its just so incredibly fast and one ride was all the convincing I needed - made an offer and whilst the salesman was negotiating with his own boss, I strolled around the showroom and found this.

2011 Kawasaki ZX10R

The price was to too good to refuse so I'm picking it up Monday - zero km on the clock.

I suppose I have to start trawling the Ninja forums now - cant spend as much time here

thats OK there are too many interesting ppl here at GSTwins to ever leave for good... but for whats its worth, thanks for all the advice, insults and everything in between!

Twisted · April 21, 2012, 05:16:54 AM

I am confused are you getting the 14 or the 10?

Unsane · April 21, 2012, 05:36:48 AM

The 10 - was going to buy the 14 but got distracted

yamahonkawazuki · April 21, 2012, 06:13:33 AM

Bro you cant leave. youve been assimilated. ive had 4 gs500e's 1 gr650, 2 xs650, one 700 viagra, and with my training i am able to answer any question you have in detail about the 10

. plus if i were in your location, and qualled to perform warranty work. ive also owned bmw's and 2 hd's, and one moto guzzi you that settles it. youre stayin.

Toogoofy317 · April 21, 2012, 03:55:38 PM

Quote from: Unsane on April 01, 2012, 08:02:03 AM
Mary & Knowles - your comments have made me rethink the whole ZX14 thing an you'll be pleased to know I've come to my senses and I'm now going to buy a CB125.

Seriously though, I've been riding for a few years - several track days - many many many long rides thru the twisties - commuted every day for almost 8 months.

When I first got on the GS500 it felt nice for a learner bike but now its plain boring - thats why I have no issues ringing its neck. This does not mean I ride around at 11,000rpm everywhere I go - it just means that the bike is boring to me and it takes a long time to reach the speeds I am comfortable with - where a faster bike will not be working so hard. Apart from that, I also love the feeling of acceleration that only a bigger engine can provide. It may not be your thing guys but hey, its your choice

I hit a gravel patch mid corner - doesn't matter if i was on a PeeWee50 or a triple turbo Busa... the fact is many riders, new and old, fall victim to environmental hazards and the mode of transport is irrelevant.

Can I suggest reading people's posts rather than reading into people's posts.

Wow, did I call that or what? You lied to me to get me off your back that was the real grown up thing to do! Could have been a man and just said "it's my decision" and I would have respected you a heck of a lot more for it. Hopefully you won't wreck it as fast as my other friend did his!

Be safe enjoy the ride!

slipperymongoose · April 21, 2012, 04:25:14 PM

Man first that winging bloke I've forgotten him, now you, we need more Aussies in this place lol. Glad your sticking around though. Bike looks good though

jestercinti · April 21, 2012, 05:57:16 PM

He'll be back. I remember when I could not wait to upgrade only to return to a 500 years later.

Ride safe my friend.

Twisted · April 21, 2012, 07:28:55 PM

Quote from: Toogoofy317 on April 21, 2012, 03:55:38 PM
Quote from: Unsane on April 01, 2012, 08:02:03 AM
Mary & Knowles - your comments have made me rethink the whole ZX14 thing an you'll be pleased to know I've come to my senses and I'm now going to buy a CB125.

Seriously though, I've been riding for a few years - several track days - many many many long rides thru the twisties - commuted every day for almost 8 months.

When I first got on the GS500 it felt nice for a learner bike but now its plain boring - thats why I have no issues ringing its neck. This does not mean I ride around at 11,000rpm everywhere I go - it just means that the bike is boring to me and it takes a long time to reach the speeds I am comfortable with - where a faster bike will not be working so hard. Apart from that, I also love the feeling of acceleration that only a bigger engine can provide. It may not be your thing guys but hey, its your choice

I hit a gravel patch mid corner - doesn't matter if i was on a PeeWee50 or a triple turbo Busa... the fact is many riders, new and old, fall victim to environmental hazards and the mode of transport is irrelevant.

Can I suggest reading people's posts rather than reading into people's posts.

Wow, did I call that or what? You lied to me to get me off your back that was the real grown up thing to do! Could have been a man and just said "it's my decision" and I would have respected you a heck of a lot more for it. Hopefully you won't wreck it as fast as my other friend did his!

Be safe enjoy the ride!

I don't think you detected the intended sarcasm in the first part of the quote Mary.

Twisted · April 21, 2012, 07:29:56 PM

Did you go with a green or the black?

entropic · April 21, 2012, 07:54:06 PM

congrads ! That's the bike I was thinking about after the gs. Let us know how you like it and be careful that's a different animal !

mister · April 21, 2012, 10:00:37 PM

From GS500 to ZX10. Um, ok. I have my doubts but only YOU know for sure if you can keep that throttle Subdued.

I know a guy. Has an ER5. Fearless on that thing he is. He got himself a ZX9. Admitted to himself it was too much for him and went back to the ER5.

I know OF a guy who went GS500 to triumph Rocket III. Not a good upgrade IMO.

Michael

slipperymongoose · April 21, 2012, 10:36:06 PM

Quote from: mister on April 21, 2012, 10:00:37 PM
From GS500 to ZX10. Um, ok. I have my doubts but only YOU know for sure if you can keep that throttle Subdued.

I know a guy. Has an ER5. Fearless on that thing he is. He got himself a ZX9. Admitted to himself it was too much for him and went back to the ER5.

I know OF a guy who went GS500 to triumph Rocket III. Not a good upgrade IMO.

Michael

Was that kiz that did that? Went to ZX9?

mister · April 21, 2012, 10:56:32 PM

Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 21, 2012, 10:36:06 PM
Quote from: mister on April 21, 2012, 10:00:37 PM
From GS500 to ZX10. Um, ok. I have my doubts but only YOU know for sure if you can keep that throttle Subdued.

I know a guy. Has an ER5. Fearless on that thing he is. He got himself a ZX9. Admitted to himself it was too much for him and went back to the ER5.

I know OF a guy who went GS500 to triumph Rocket III. Not a good upgrade IMO.

Michael

Was that kiz that did that? Went to ZX9?

Yep. He was as tentative as on that thing. Even after many many rides he knew the bike was too much for him and had more power than he could comfortably control.

Michael

slipperymongoose · April 21, 2012, 11:22:02 PM

I seem to remember a thread I did about that sorta thing

Unsane · April 22, 2012, 12:45:42 AM

Quote from: Twisted on April 21, 2012, 07:28:55 PM
I don't think you detected the intended sarcasm in the first part of the quote Mary.

Hmm, maybe the need to develop a Sarcasm Recognition Course for psych majors... I thought it was pretty obvious!

Quote from: Twisted on April 21, 2012, 07:29:56 PM
Did you go with a green or the black?

Green mate - exactly the same as the one pictured above

Quote from: mister on April 21, 2012, 10:00:37 PM
From GS500 to ZX10. Um, ok. I have my doubts but only YOU know for sure if you can keep that throttle Subdued.

I know a guy. Has an ER5. Fearless on that thing he is. He got himself a ZX9. Admitted to himself it was too much for him and went back to the ER5.

I know OF a guy who went GS500 to triumph Rocket III. Not a good upgrade IMO.

Michael

Indeed, this is a beast that commands respect - I am the first to admit that I have a lot to learn and I'm definitely NOT fearless! Having said that, though, you can pin the throttle 100% mid corner on this thing and the stability control keeps you 100% stable... as does the wheelie control, traction control and ABS when things are just about to go pear shaped. I don't want ever want to use (or rely) on these systems on the road, track or anywhere for that matter...but its nice to know they are keeping watch in the background.

Toogoofy317 · April 22, 2012, 06:19:20 AM

Well, when you go into a whole entire page to get your sarcasm across it kinda loses the sarcasm and goes into condescending or just plain stupid. Why do you think I ended the thread. I knew darn good and well that you had no intention of listening to anyone! You are thinking with your male head not the one that God intended for you to use for these decisions.

If Freud had a say you really suffer from the Oedipus complex! And have to prove your manhood in just about everything you do. Should probably see a psychotherapist about that before your manly man decisions get you killed.

Again, could have just been a man not hiding behind sarcasm and just said thanks for your concern guys but this is what I'm buying.

I will always have Unconditional Positive Regard for you!

Mary

redhawkdancing · April 22, 2012, 10:22:58 AM

Going to a liter sports bike from anything smaller is going to be a big change regardless of how long you have been riding or what you have been riding. An associate of mine went from a Ninja 500 to an R1 after two years. He said he had to learn how to ride all over again, because of the difference. 5 years later, he is one of the best riders I know. He does a couple of track days every year, and has never had a ticket. He is on his second R1, because of theft not wreckage. Yes, he rides, and rides a lot. His bike isn't a dust collector.

For every story of someone upgrading and throwing their new bike down the asphalt or downgrading because of too much power, there are many stories of somone that upgrades and does just fine.

Congrats, Unsane! The liter bike will be better for the curves than the ZX14 will be. Nice curves eat Busa's and 14s for lunch. Make sure you make Twist of the Wrist II, your MC bible and learn how to ride that baby.

Unsane · April 22, 2012, 06:01:30 PM

Mary, it was a one line sarcastic dig at you and Knowles - get over it. You seem to be using your psychoanalytical powers for evil instead of good... you really dont know sh!t about me so you can cram Freud's Oedipus complex and all of your textbook-based assumptions about me up your arse.

That was not a sarcastic joke, that was me expressing my thoughts.

Having an unconditional positive regard for me does not excuse the tripe you have posted here Mary.

shonole · April 22, 2012, 06:24:55 PM

Quote from: Unsane on April 22, 2012, 12:45:42 AM
Quote from: Twisted on April 21, 2012, 07:28:55 PM
I don't think you detected the intended sarcasm in the first part of the quote Mary.

Hmm, maybe the need to develop a Sarcasm Recognition Course for psych majors... I thought it was pretty obvious!

Quote from: Twisted on April 21, 2012, 07:29:56 PM
Did you go with a green or the black?

Green mate - exactly the same as the one pictured above

Quote from: mister on April 21, 2012, 10:00:37 PM
From GS500 to ZX10. Um, ok. I have my doubts but only YOU know for sure if you can keep that throttle Subdued.

I know a guy. Has an ER5. Fearless on that thing he is. He got himself a ZX9. Admitted to himself it was too much for him and went back to the ER5.

I know OF a guy who went GS500 to triumph Rocket III. Not a good upgrade IMO.

Michael

Indeed, this is a beast that commands respect - I am the first to admit that I have a lot to learn and I'm definitely NOT fearless! Having said that, though, you can pin the throttle 100% mid corner on this thing and the stability control keeps you 100% stable... as does the wheelie control, traction control and ABS when things are just about to go pear shaped. I don't want ever want to use (or rely) on these systems on the road, track or anywhere for that matter...but its nice to know they are keeping watch in the background.

I wouldn't trust that stability control to keep you safe at 100% throttle mid corner. Be careful on that beast. That's a jump most can't make. Good luck doing it, especially buying new.

Oh, and remember, if you lowside this one the way you did the GS, you may not live to tell the tale. Welcome to a whole 'nother world of power.

yamahonkawazuki · April 22, 2012, 07:19:48 PM

Quote from: Unsane on April 22, 2012, 06:01:30 PM
Mary, it was a one line sarcastic dig at you and Knowles - get over it. You seem to be using your psychoanalytical powers for evil instead of good... you really dont know sh!t about me so you can cram Freud's Oedipus complex and all of your textbook-based assumptions about me up your arse.

That was not a sarcastic joke, that was me expressing my thoughts.

Having an unconditional positive regard for me does not excuse the tripe you have posted here Mary.

can we change your name from unsane to insane? ( or does that mean the same thing?. those bikes are FUN to ride. but can get you into trouble quickly. ride safe my friend. only ride into what you can get out of. litrebikes scare the f^&k out of me, but i do want one. eventually. if health improves perhaps. ive owned quarter litre, half litre 3 quarter litre . so its the next move up. again ride safe and dont harrass the ninjettes too much Eh?

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Moving out - but will still drop by & visit!