Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Phaedrus on June 10, 2005, 12:09:54 PM
Post by: Phaedrus on June 10, 2005, 12:09:54 PM
Ok, I love my GS500F. It is an awesome bike, fun to ride, and has enough power and speed to keep me satisfied for now and a while from now.
However, there are a couple people at work that have Yamaha V-Star classic 650's. They are friends and they (playfully) tease me about having a "little bike". I don't need a big or fast bike because I don't feel the need to comphesate. I like it and thats all that matters.
But last I checked, isn't the V-star 650 sort of a "little bike" too? Wouldn't the GS smoke it, or at least give it a good run for its money? Especially in the corners, but even on the straightaways I think it would give the Vstar a run for its money.
Or am I crazy? :dunno: Any thoughts?
However, there are a couple people at work that have Yamaha V-Star classic 650's. They are friends and they (playfully) tease me about having a "little bike". I don't need a big or fast bike because I don't feel the need to comphesate. I like it and thats all that matters.
But last I checked, isn't the V-star 650 sort of a "little bike" too? Wouldn't the GS smoke it, or at least give it a good run for its money? Especially in the corners, but even on the straightaways I think it would give the Vstar a run for its money.
Or am I crazy? :dunno: Any thoughts?
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: stefman722 on June 10, 2005, 12:13:04 PM
Post by: stefman722 on June 10, 2005, 12:13:04 PM
I bet you would win in a race. My friend owns a shadow 750 and i beat him all the time. I get him up to around 120kmph then he slowly kreeps up, but by then its over, lol. He also owns a zx9r, which he obviously smokes me with tho. :cheers:
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: davipu on June 10, 2005, 12:13:16 PM
Post by: davipu on June 10, 2005, 12:13:16 PM
stock, you'll smoke the shaZam! out of them. yep it's a little cruiser. ask them why the didn't get the 1100, that's always funny. then go with the classic " the bigger the bike the smaller the chicken"
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: gazingwa on June 10, 2005, 12:21:03 PM
Post by: gazingwa on June 10, 2005, 12:21:03 PM
I rode a Vstar 650 last night (my uncles) while it was comfortable, it wasn't very quick, he even has the vance and hines, k&n and rejet, sounds great, but not as much power as i expected, I toasted him from the redlights.
I wasn't all about the cruiser feel (first time i rode one) I thought i would like it, but i felt very little control over the bike. Unlike my gs or the cb650 I almost bought where i could direct easily. compared to the gs, the vstar felt like an f350
I wasn't all about the cruiser feel (first time i rode one) I thought i would like it, but i felt very little control over the bike. Unlike my gs or the cb650 I almost bought where i could direct easily. compared to the gs, the vstar felt like an f350
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: scratch on June 10, 2005, 12:49:24 PM
Post by: scratch on June 10, 2005, 12:49:24 PM
GS = Giant Slayer
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: JetSwing on June 10, 2005, 12:57:14 PM
Post by: JetSwing on June 10, 2005, 12:57:14 PM
my gs is often called the "cute" bike by others
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Roadstergal on June 10, 2005, 01:21:44 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on June 10, 2005, 01:21:44 PM
Well, that's what you get for riding such a cute little bike. :lol:
Man, I'm glad I don't have a duck. I ride what I like and have fun on it.
Man, I'm glad I don't have a duck. I ride what I like and have fun on it.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Phaedrus on June 10, 2005, 01:31:56 PM
Post by: Phaedrus on June 10, 2005, 01:31:56 PM
Roadstergal - Ok smartass, you asked for it. :lol: It isn't my duck that I have a question about. I have all sorts of fun with that. It is the bike that was in the question...nothing to do with a pee pee. And as far as that goes, if you had my duck, you'd like it and have fun riding it too. :nana:
And just for clarification, the two owners of the V-stars are females.
And just for clarification, the two owners of the V-stars are females.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: JetSwing on June 10, 2005, 01:35:24 PM
Post by: JetSwing on June 10, 2005, 01:35:24 PM
Quote from: PhaedrusAnd just for clarification, the two owners of the V-stars are females.hmm...they might be questioning your manhood then... :roll:
by the way, my "cute" bike can kick some ass!
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: scratch on June 10, 2005, 01:35:31 PM
Post by: scratch on June 10, 2005, 01:35:31 PM
Quote from: PhaedrusAnd just for clarification, the two owners of the V-stars are females.
:lol: HAHAHAHA! You're being teased by girls! Ahem, excuse me, I mean, women.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: JetSwing on June 10, 2005, 01:38:05 PM
Post by: JetSwing on June 10, 2005, 01:38:05 PM
Quote from: scratchyea, that's pretty sad...phaedrus, you should have just kept that info to yourself. :lol:Quote from: PhaedrusAnd just for clarification, the two owners of the V-stars are females.
:lol: HAHAHAHA! You're being teased by girls! Ahem, excuse me, I mean, women.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: RVertigo on June 10, 2005, 01:40:16 PM
Post by: RVertigo on June 10, 2005, 01:40:16 PM
650 is a small cruiser... My (5'3") sister has a 650 crusier...
They're probably just flirting with you... I'd just laugh along with them and say, "Well, at least you know I'm not compensating for anything." ;)
They're probably just flirting with you... I'd just laugh along with them and say, "Well, at least you know I'm not compensating for anything." ;)
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: fettcols on June 10, 2005, 01:42:16 PM
Post by: fettcols on June 10, 2005, 01:42:16 PM
You should see the parking lot where I work... TL1000, GSX750, R1, Buell Lightning, and a Shadow Aero...
But that's all good, I'm still the boss...
But that's all good, I'm still the boss...
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Phaedrus on June 10, 2005, 01:42:45 PM
Post by: Phaedrus on June 10, 2005, 01:42:45 PM
Nah. I don't see them as "women", anymore than I'd see them as a "man". I just see them as RIDERS :thumb:
That is why Roadstergals comment kind of annoyed me. It's not like I was comparing duck sizes with the women for f***'s sake. Just talking about bikes!
Maybe Freud was right, and women DO have pee pee ENVY. *playfully nudges roadstergal*. She is the one that brought that element into the conversation.
To me it was about RIDERS and BIKES. Ya'll brought in the sexuality of it. Damn sickos :mrgreen:
That is why Roadstergals comment kind of annoyed me. It's not like I was comparing duck sizes with the women for f***'s sake. Just talking about bikes!
Maybe Freud was right, and women DO have pee pee ENVY. *playfully nudges roadstergal*. She is the one that brought that element into the conversation.
To me it was about RIDERS and BIKES. Ya'll brought in the sexuality of it. Damn sickos :mrgreen:
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: gazingwa on June 10, 2005, 01:44:57 PM
Post by: gazingwa on June 10, 2005, 01:44:57 PM
Where I work, depending on the day, Road King, Soft Tail, Rocket III, Monster 800, 2 sportster 883's, yamaha 350 dual sport, and my little gs.. I don't care, even the guys with the harley think the gs is pretty cool, not a harley, but still cool... who cares what you ride as long as it fits, enjoy the ride, not the model number.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Roadstergal on June 10, 2005, 01:48:56 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on June 10, 2005, 01:48:56 PM
Quote from: RVertigo650 is a small cruiser...
Ja, most cruisers have stupid high displacement. Of course, most cruisers are stupid heavy.
You have to admit, though, that there is a sizeable contingent of guys who don't consider anything under *arbitrary displacement* fit to be seen on...
If they're gals, I'm with Vertigo that they're flirting, or at least being friendly. Cute lil' bike isn't necessarily an insult. :)
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: RVertigo on June 10, 2005, 01:49:51 PM
Post by: RVertigo on June 10, 2005, 01:49:51 PM
At my work, I'm tied for second smallest motorcycle with a 97 GS500 :) ... the smallest is an 70's CD400/4. 8) Sweet bike.
BUT! There are about 4 scooters. :thumb:
Not like it really matters... My bike gets me home just like everyone else's.
BUT! There are about 4 scooters. :thumb:
Not like it really matters... My bike gets me home just like everyone else's.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: RVertigo on June 10, 2005, 01:53:37 PM
Post by: RVertigo on June 10, 2005, 01:53:37 PM
Quote from: RoadstergalHer little 650 is pretty light. Boulevard S40 - 352 lbs and a REALLY low seat.Quote from: RVertigo650 is a small cruiser...
Ja, most cruisers have stupid high displacement. Of course, most cruisers are stupid heavy.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Roadstergal on June 10, 2005, 01:53:45 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on June 10, 2005, 01:53:45 PM
Ja, we have everything from scooters of all makes to Nighthawk 250s to BMW touring bikes to Road Kings to a 'Busa and a 750 Monster and an R1 that regularly park next to me... and we all get to work and back home again just fine.
(Which is surprising, for the Harleys... *ducks and runs* :lol: )
(Which is surprising, for the Harleys... *ducks and runs* :lol: )
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Roadstergal on June 10, 2005, 01:55:17 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on June 10, 2005, 01:55:17 PM
Quote from: RVertigoBoulevard S40 - 352 lbs and a REALLY low seat.
Yep, I had a 2003 Savage - same bike, except for the bars. A rarity among cruisers, IMO, for its small size and nimbleness. Pretty much that, the Rebel 250, and the 125 Kawasaki - and the Savage is the only one of those I'd take on the freeway.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: poormanracing on June 10, 2005, 11:00:12 PM
Post by: poormanracing on June 10, 2005, 11:00:12 PM
Quote from: JetSwingmy gs is often called the "cute" bike by others
i get teased with my GS too...and its purple color gave them more ammo :roll:
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: FedExMike24 on June 11, 2005, 01:17:32 AM
Post by: FedExMike24 on June 11, 2005, 01:17:32 AM
^^^^ What happend to the BMW in the sig?
I want one of those.
I want one of those.
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: TheGoodGuy on June 11, 2005, 02:46:35 PM
Post by: TheGoodGuy on June 11, 2005, 02:46:35 PM
Quote from: scratchQuote from: PhaedrusAnd just for clarification, the two owners of the V-stars are females.
:lol: HAHAHAHA! You're being teased by girls! Ahem, excuse me, I mean, women.
they are probably hitting on ya...
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Roadstergal on June 11, 2005, 08:18:43 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on June 11, 2005, 08:18:43 PM
Quote from: FedExMike24^^^^ What happend to the BMW in the sig?
I want one of those.
I sold the GS... I am likely picking up a CS soon. When I bought the GS, I thought I was going to be an independent contractor with time to offroad... no, I'm a lab rat with a lot of tarmac miles. So I might as well have a stuff bay and belt drive.
Now that's a cute bike... :P
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Faxxxy on June 12, 2005, 04:02:34 AM
Post by: Faxxxy on June 12, 2005, 04:02:34 AM
As I have mentioned several times on this board, one of the other bikes in my stable is a VTX 1300..
The guys who ride the VTX 1800 (110 CI) think they are the fastest thing on the planet..
They seldom admit they regularly get thier @sses handed to them by GSX600s..
The VTX holds the distinction of being the fastest cruiser made today and it dynos in at a whopping 92 Horse power stock..
The Hayabusa weighs in at 147 Hp stock and only has 2/3 the displacement..
My point is, don't let the cruiser guys get your goat. You can probably whip them with your "cute little bike"..
The guys who ride the VTX 1800 (110 CI) think they are the fastest thing on the planet..
They seldom admit they regularly get thier @sses handed to them by GSX600s..
The VTX holds the distinction of being the fastest cruiser made today and it dynos in at a whopping 92 Horse power stock..
The Hayabusa weighs in at 147 Hp stock and only has 2/3 the displacement..
My point is, don't let the cruiser guys get your goat. You can probably whip them with your "cute little bike"..
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Faxxxy on June 12, 2005, 04:10:22 AM
Post by: Faxxxy on June 12, 2005, 04:10:22 AM
Quote from: Roadstergal
Now that's a cute bike... :P
Didnt one of the power rangers ride one just like that??
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: gikim1118 on June 12, 2005, 05:54:00 AM
Post by: gikim1118 on June 12, 2005, 05:54:00 AM
lol thats a good one
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Phaedrus on June 12, 2005, 09:42:34 AM
Post by: Phaedrus on June 12, 2005, 09:42:34 AM
:lol: :lol: :lol: That was a good one :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: davipu on June 12, 2005, 11:21:30 AM
Post by: davipu on June 12, 2005, 11:21:30 AM
and when you get three gs'es together they morph into a busa. :roll:
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Roadstergal on June 12, 2005, 03:40:49 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on June 12, 2005, 03:40:49 PM
Quote from: FaxxxyDidnt one of the power rangers ride one just like that??
:lol: Diss me, and I will crush you with my Kung-Fu grip!
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: Faxxxy on June 12, 2005, 03:42:15 PM
Post by: Faxxxy on June 12, 2005, 03:42:15 PM
Quote from: RoadstergalQuote from: FaxxxyDidnt one of the power rangers ride one just like that??
:lol: Diss me, and I will crush you with my Kung-Fu grip!
hehe..
Title: awww a cute little bike (argh)
Post by: juno on June 12, 2005, 03:48:29 PM
Post by: juno on June 12, 2005, 03:48:29 PM
Dude, You should smoke a V-Star 650. It has less HP than a GS500., plus it's heavier.
The GS should run circles around it.
The GS should run circles around it.