I have a 04 gsF and I like it, I was thinking that the new kaw z750s is awesome I like the look,fuel-injection and it has the same instrument panel as the ZX-10R. The price is not to bad at 6999. So what do you like?
Like my SV650S, loved my R6.
I think if money were no object I would give the Kawi636 or GSXR750 a go next.
since money obviously IS an object (heck, I own an SV), I might consider going with a YZF600R or CBRf4i next.
Most important factors to me right now is good mid-range grunt and a top-notch suspension. The SV only delivers one of the two.
anyway, its years off, so hopefully by then I'll make enough to get the bike that I truely lust for :mrgreen:
Money no object: Aprilia Tuono; otherwise I'd settle for a DR650.
Sorry for the overgrown pic. How's this for my second bike: :guns:
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k304/miphotoz_2006/Picture3002.jpg)
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I lust for a Vstrom AND the money to ride around North America for about a year.
i really want an Aprilia RSV R Factory (if i could afford it)
some other cool ones would be
Suzuki RG500
Suzuki SV1000S
Aprilia RS 250
I just picked up a TL1000s a week or so ago.
Love the thing so far and it sounds amazing.
Hanging on to the old GS though. She will be ridden as soon as the replacement bars get here. The GS is still more fun in the twisties and cities because of it's light weight, but the TL has a certain cool factor that I like.
Matt
Your pic is bigger than my screen John. :) Edit: Thanks John.
I've been playing with the idea of replacing my GS500, and my latest "maybe next bike" is the Yamaha FZ-6 (http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/unitinfo/2/mcy/5/273/0/yamaha_fz6.aspx). Sat on one at the Detroit MC Show and it felt like the GS500's big brother.
Replacing the GS500 is just an idle thought. A lot of kooky ideas hit me immediately before I get the bike back on the road.
My previous message just created another idle thought.
If you're sold on the sportbike style, you might want to research the Trimuph Daytona 650 (http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/787.aspx). I "wore one" for 5 minutes at the same show. As a sport bike it was not nearly as "jockey-like" agressive as the other bikes in its class. Although a stronger engine than I might want to contend with, I have a passion for Yellow bikes, and think the styling looks boss.
If the closest dealer wasn't in Detroit I'd really be considering it.
Quote from: callmelennyI lust for a Vstrom AND the money to ride around North America for about a year.
I have the 650 Vstrom I just need the time.
Yeah....I just love that Triumph.....especially since they bumped it up from the 600.....I also really like the styling of the Z1000......but these all take a back seat to the black-on-black SV1000S.....
My ducati 996 SPS is certainly alot of fun. But I'm considering getting the new 05 gsxr 1000. 170+ HP at the rear wheel sounds like way too much fun.
I sat on one yesterday and it feels like a much smaller bike.
Very narrow in the middle, almost like a V-twin. The seats not bad except there is no rear pad to keep you from sliding back.
Might have to sell my 89 GS and trade in the Duc :mrgreen:
2nd bike.....a GS500
4th ysr50
8th rz350
9th gsxr750...87
10th SRX-6+
11th DR650/RGV250 frankenbike in the works...I WANT THIS Buddha Loves You STREET LEGAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOMEHOW.....
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AR-80,FZ600frankenbike,gsxr600, and i might have missed one or two
oh yeah a 99 SV650 with 30k+ in there also....
i don't think i need any more bikes....new bikes just cost way toooo much $$$$$
as soon as i get a racebike GS back to street....the SV will have to go :(
Oh yea second bike ... another GS ...
Werase ... evidently a banshee 350 motor can fit a YSR50 ... I saw an old cycle world that had some pics etc ... no details ... just pic of bike with some over sized dude on it ... next time I'll show ya ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Long list
Kawaski: ZRX1200, ZR-7S, Z1000
Suzuki: SV1000, Bandit 1200
Yamaha FZ1
Honda VFR800
Triumph Speed Triple
:)
I recently purchased a t595 and am seriously considering converting it into a speed triple because I miss the riding position of a standard so much. I actually prefer commuting in town on the GS better due to it's flickability. If I had to "replace" the GS, it would be with a SV650 without question. I loved that bike.
I really want a dual sport. Not sure what I want yet, not interested in a thumper.
Not interested in any of the new bikes. All the Jap sport bikes still have that same cookie cutter look. I have heard nothing but problem about the new Ducati's (999 mostly).
I have I4's before and do not care for them as well as a twin. Something about them that just stirs the soul. Which just recently I was made an offer to buy another TLR, for a really really good price. It would be a track bike, so most of my GS stuff would probably go.
i think if i didn't have the gs i would have a sv650s, i don't need too much.
but i'm happy with the gs and the harley. i really wanna build my own bike.
first bike was XR 400R
right now my GS 500 what a great first road bike :mrgreen:
My new bike is going to be a GSF 1200s only 5 weeks to go :) can not wait :mrgreen:
all the best matt :) your friend
Safe Ride :cheers:
I honestly don't know what I would get if I didn't have a GS500F. Perhaps a Katana 600, or a Honda 599 like I looked at before buying the GS. I'd consider a Buell but I can't help but look at them and say "Daaaayum they are fugly". haha. Somebody beat them bikes with an ugly stick :P
I also like the Suzuki Boulevards, if I were to go that route that is what I'd choose. The R6 is a hot looking bike, too. Hmm. Of course I love Gixxers, but everyone has one. And the Heyabusa is a sweet bike on all accounts but I would by a lying fool if I said I could handle it properly :)
For years I have said I would never buy a bike with spoke wheels and tube type tires again, would never buy one w/o a ctr stand, would never buy one wrapped in plastic, and would never buy one with shim under bucket valve adjustment. Nothing much left in this country of big noisy chrome plated cruisers and plastic wrapped sportbikes and where image reigns supreme and practacality means nothing.
Every winter I buy a couple issues of the Brit magazines and lament over their great choices of the types of bikes I like that we never see. Think I should move to the UK and get that nice Honda 500cc twin or one of those naked Bandit 650s.
http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/DispatcherServlet?hidAction=Lookup&hidActionDetail=viewproductspec&hidMSGID=10&hidMSGCode=TRADITIONAL&hidMSGName=Traditional&hidProductID=74&hidSelectedProductCode=CBF500&hidProductName=CBF500#focusHere
http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/model.asp?id=95
Just kidding about moving, but not about the choice of bikes available there compared to here. :(
Quote from: gsJackFor years I have said I would never buy a bike with spoke wheels and tube type tires again, would never buy one w/o a ctr stand, would never buy one wrapped in plastic, and would never buy one with shim under bucket valve adjustment. Nothing much left in this country of big noisy chrome plated cruisers and plastic wrapped sportbikes and where image reigns supreme and practacality means nothing.
A lot of wisdom here Jack. But what of the Yamaha FZ-6? Only a half-faring (really just supporting the windshield, headlights & protecting the clocks), center stand and tubless tires. Does it fail the "shim under bucket valve adjustment" test?
Quote from: gsJackEvery winter I buy a couple issues of the Brit magazines and lament over their great choices of the types of bikes I like that we never see. Think I should move to the UK and get that nice Honda 500cc twin or one of those naked Bandit 650s.
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Just kidding about moving, but not about the choice of bikes available there compared to here. :(
Hey, what about a vacation to the U.K. Pick up a bike still in the crate and have it shipped to your Ohio address.
Something tells me it's not that easy or I would have heard of someone would already be doing this kind of thing. All I hear are the groans of North Americans who lament over the inability to get bikes like the Honda Pan European, the CBF500 & 600 Hornet, and the Transalp and Varadero.
I could go on, but I am also confused as to why bikes available Europe aren't available here. Anybody know the answer?
Roy...
PS. That's one "long" URL you listed for the CBF500.
Anything that HD makes or made from 1903 till now. Have had several throughout the years and I loved every one. Love the Baby GS and this forum too.
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