Is it totally crazy that I already want a faster bike? I've had my GS for about a month, and my younger bro wants to buy it from me.
If I sell it to him and buy a faster bike, it probably won't be until February or March. I've already decided I want another Suzuki..
I've had good experience with Suzuki and I like the service at the local Suzuki shop. So which would be a better buy, an SV1000s or a GSX-R600? Which is cheaper to insure? Is the V-twin SV a more reliable bike?
I'm not too interested in the sv650s, only the 1000 and the gixxer. I've never ridden either bike before, but I can say the seating position on both doesn't bother me. Anyone have any experience with these bikes?
before you get your new 100+ HP bike after riding for a month, make sure you check off the organ donor box at the DMV. At least that way your parents' loss can be somebody else's gain.
Quote from: 97gs500e
If I sell it to him and buy a faster bike, it probably won't be until February or March.
Already a donor :)
I'd choose the SV simply because they are really good for city driving, I love the sound of the I-4 engines, but the sv is a great deal. Our local suzuki shop is selling them at 6800 bux, for the S version!
how long have you been riding?
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10055
I bought a TL1000S as my second bike. The TL is the pre SV v-twin from Suzuki. Plenty of power, but I don't feel it is so unmanegable that it is dangerous. It is a lot heavier than the GS, but I actually like the weight. It feels alot more stable and more comfortable for me to ride. The torque is also addicting.
I would still reccomend keeping the GS for one whole season. GS taught me a lot that helped me when I got the TL.
Matt
keep the gs. you are not ready.
Quote from: pantablokeep the gs. you are not ready.
+1 :thumb:
"I'm gonna go from 39hp and 26ft lbs - 110hp and 75ft lbs after a month, I can handle it". Hopefully when you wreck it and die, you won't screw up the bike to bad, that way someone else can get a good deal on a salvage bike.
just F'in with you man, in my opinion you should probably take your time on the gs , keep it at least a year, learn to drag your knee, do some track days, take an advanced class, take a race school. after you do all those things, if you feel like an expert, then upgrade to a more powerful bike. trust me, you have a lot of learning to do, and the gs makes a great learning tool.
Guys, he said if he sells the bike, he would sell it in February or March. That would be about 6-7 months of experience, which while still low in terms of experience, is far better than a month.
97gs500e, I'd say wait until next year to make your decision. You are probably going to change your mind many times before then. I went from wanting a SV650, Gixxer 600, Kaw 636, etc to actually buying a Speed 4.
Just try to get as much experience on the GS500 as you can. You will be far better off learning on the GS500 than jumping to a 600 or liter bike too early. The parts on a GS500 also seem to be much more durable (and cheaper) than parts on a 600cc supersport.
Thanks for the input guys, I value all your opinions..
Not so sure about the Hayabusa, but I do like that Ducati 999r
Now for that $20k loan :) :) :)
Before you buy a more expensive bike buy yourself a good education. I cannot stress the importance of that enough.
Yo bro
Damnit... OLD
Quote from: JustinNoobBefore you buy a more expensive bike buy yourself a good education. I cannot stress the importance of that enough.
Yo bro
is it necessary to dig up my old posts? This one is like 4 months old...
...besides we both know I'm gonna be a rock star 8)
So, are you still going to sell your GS?
You know that 97's are the coolest :lol:
I rode my GS for around 6-7 months before i swapped over to my ZX6R, I am super happy I learned on the GS, I have been riding my ZX6R over 5 months now with no issues, the GS really helped me fine tune the more important skills
just remember, anyone, even a monkey (yes, a monkey) can go fast in a straight line...
let the GS be your sensei until you are ready to freelance...
Quote from: 90gs500I'd choose the SV simply because they are really good for city driving, I love the sound of the I-4 engines, but the sv is a great deal. Our local suzuki shop is selling them at 6800 bux, for the S version!
Ditto on the SV1000 being a better street bike. Plus it just sounds so much meaner than a I4 :nana:
http://media.putfile.com/Sv1000S-w-TiForceCant wait to get mine in a month or two :mrgreen:
If your really interested in the SV1K come over to
http://www.sv1000.zyns.com, lots of good info there and friendly like this board.
Wait until you crash on your GS before you decide to buy another bike...it's a hell of alot cheaper than on any of those other bikes....especially the Duc... Even if it's a low side in the rain going around a corner too hard, you are going to crash...
We have all heard about the kid that thinks the GS is too slow after a month of riding...I'll assume you are a kid.
...my 2 cents...
Quote from: cobalt135Ditto on the SV1000 being a better street bike. Plus it just sounds so much meaner than a I4 :nana:
i like how the rc51 sounds...w/ upped pipes of course...and in a parking garage...
What local shop to you like going to? Donell's?
Anyway, I would get the SV1000. There are a million dudes with Gixxer 600's around here.
Before getting a GSXR 6 or a ZX6 ... look for cheesy's post on how it is after a switch up from a GS ... eye opening ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Quote from: seshadri_srinathBefore getting a GSXR 6 or a ZX6 ... look for cheesy's post on how it is after a switch up from a GS ... eye opening ...
Cool.
Srinath.
right here:
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20803&highlight= :thumb: or maybe it's a different one?
If you're worried about how comfy your girlfriend is, then keep your GS.
Quote from: DomWait until you crash on your GS before you decide to buy another bike...it's a hell of alot cheaper than on any of those other bikes....especially the Duc... Even if it's a low side in the rain going around a corner too hard, you are going to crash...
We have all heard about the kid that thinks the GS is too slow after a month of riding...I'll assume you are a kid.
...my 2 cents...
He's already taken care of the crashing..
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21764&highlight=
Unless you're hitting redline in every gear in the twisties, you haven't mastered the GS, yet.
You guys realize this is an old thread right?
Quote from: RVertigoYou guys realize this is an old thread right?
So what. Is there a rule against resurrecting old threads?
No, but you might want to remind everybody that it is an old thread because everyone feels stupid now because we thought we were talking to 97gs500 and we were really talking to nobody. :x
Maybe you could bring back the old thread about me punching noobs in the temple really hard. :lol:
Quote from: Jake DNo, but you might want to remind everybody that it is an old thread because everyone feels stupid now because we thought we were talking to 97gs500 and we were really talking to nobody.
Exactly...
There's nothing wrong with bringing back old threads, but his question was already asked and answered... He kept the GS... :dunno:
Quote from: Destro
He's already taken care of the crashing..
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21764&highlight=
.... :oops:
yeah I did crash.
Donnell's??? No Way! Too far. I go to Olathe Suzuki.
And yes, I still have my GS. I've put 4,000 mileson it. I love the dang bike. I'm thinkin I'll keep it even after I upgrade in future.
Quote from: 97gs500eQuote from: Destro
He's already taken care of the crashing..
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21764&highlight=
.... :oops:
yeah I did crash.
Donnell's??? No Way! Too far. I go to Olathe Suzuki.
And yes, I still have my GS. I've put 4,000 mileson it. I love the dang bike. I'm thinkin I'll keep it even after I upgrade in future.
Just giving you a hard time :kiss: I 've never been to Olathe Suzuki, do they have a decent selection of bikes?
Quote from: Jake Deveryone feels stupid now because we thought we were talking to 97gs500 and we were really talking to nobody. :x
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Apparently we are still talking to him.
Damnit man! Heres what i think. I've rode my whole life moto'ed when i was 5 and up and got an dual sport as soon as i was old enough for street, got the gs at 16 kept it for years before the gixr 6. What I'm gettin at is man buy what you want not matter what any of us say here but , remember one thing "use your head" take it easy till you realize how much more skill ti takes to handle a faster heavier bike. It may not seem bad while cruisin around the burbs, but at that moment when you have to be perfect without fail or you crash you may wish you had a little more expereince. IM not against getting a bigger bike even for a lesser expereinced rider if you can ride within your skill level. By the way i demo'ed an sv1000s today and the vtwin has excelent torque its a lot of fun and miled mannered in the same its my next bike i think. :cheers:
NOW we ARE talking to him. Er, writing to him.