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| rktyr |
| quote: | Originally posted by nchs09
i looked for a sport bike for that price lsat summer.. couldnt find one so i bought cdjs...the ones i saw were in the 5k to 6k range.... for the cheap ones form like 99 and on. |
Their out there, but don't look at dealers for a used bike. If you have some local motorcycle forums ppl usually post up realistic prices on there. or check out www.sportbikes.net or www.stuntlife.com although stuntlife is more geared towards stunt riding and you won't find as many minty bikes as you would on the other sites. |
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| L.E.N. |
| quote: | Originally posted by rktyr
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146...formance_times/
If you look at the chart you'll realize that the SV is only about 2 seconds slower in the quarter mile then the ZX-6R for example. I realize that 20hp is definately a difference. I felt it when i rode my buddies SV. |
Thats a straight line...not really "realworld" situations. Lean into a turn and hit some condensation from A/C from the car that was in front of you and see what happens with a new rider. Same with a damp road going over painted lines in the road. It only takes a second for it to get away from you. |
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| rktyr |
| I can tell i'm fighting an uphill battle with the rest of you guys on here so i'll just say after you get your m-class go with what you can afford and respect the power of the bike and you'll have a great time. |
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| Aristronica |
well bas you know i got ze auto. guess i'll just move to LA. we'll have jamie come too with hers.
VW gang fo life! |
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| rktyr |
| quote: | Originally posted by L.E.N.
Thats a straight line...not really "realworld" situations. Lean into a turn and hit some condensation from A/C from the car that was in front of you and see what happens with a new rider. Same with a damp road going over painted lines in the road. It only takes a second for it to get away from you. |
I just put that up there to show just straight out speed performance it's not that big of a difference. And what you posted could as easily happen to someone riding a 250 or a 600. If you pass the M-Class then obviously you payed attention to something and your not some clueless squid with just a permit. |
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| L.E.N. |
| quote: | Originally posted by rktyr
I can tell i'm fighting an uphill battle with the rest of you guys on here so i'll just say after you get your m-class go with what you can afford and respect the power of the bike and you'll have a great time. |
You might have been on a good start with a sportbike, but to recommend a 140lb new rider with no real knowledge of bikes is a mistake. There is always next year for the fast bikes...he will make his cash back on an SV once he grows out of it or is ready for more bike. |
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| L.E.N. |
| quote: | Originally posted by rktyr
I just put that up there to show just straight out speed performance it's not that big of a difference. |
Its only a 1/4 mile...keep running and the SV is in the dust. Yes if he takes an MSF course he will be told common things to avoid...Im just getting the impression that he wants it for status...and those end up squids in the hospital. Please tell me you can see that in his posts. |
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| rktyr |
| quote: | Originally posted by L.E.N.
You might have been on a good start with a sportbike, but to recommend a 140lb new rider with no real knowledge of bikes is a mistake. There is always next year for the fast bikes...he will make his cash back on an SV once he grows out of it or is ready for more bike. |
Honestly he's gonna lose money when he sells it. Probably won't be that easy of a sale too unless he puts it at a good price. Most bikes that are sold and sell are sportbikes, i mean sure SV's sell too but you'll have a harder time. |
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| Orbax |
only people who have ridden plz respond, jesus.
Get whatever bike is your dream bike, or whatever CC you want and treat it with respect. wear gear, go nuts slowly, and enjoy. Beware of other drivers.
Thats it. Just be respectful. Also, you arent a motoGP rider. |
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| Sunsnail |
| Talk to Jonsun about it. I know he had his skin ripped off of him after falling off of one. |
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| rktyr |
| quote: | Originally posted by L.E.N.
Its only a 1/4 mile...keep running and the SV is in the dust. Yes if he takes an MSF course he will be told common things to avoid...Im just getting the impression that he wants it for status...and those end up squids in the hospital. Please tell me you can see that in his posts. |
I did start seeing squidliness after a few pages. But honestly if he wants it he's gonna get it, so i'm just trying to let him know to respect the power. And as for the speed difference your not gonna have that many times where you can find a nice 1/4 mile of road or more to see how much faster a 600 is than a SV. (Unless you live on the highway or something.) |
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| L.E.N. |
| quote: | Originally posted by rktyr
Honestly he's gonna lose money when he sells it. Probably won't be that easy of a sale too unless he puts it at a good price. Most bikes that are sold and sell are sportbikes, i mean sure SV's sell too but you'll have a harder time. |
Maybe in your area...there are always new riders, and an SV is almost always recommended. If you pick up one at 3500 you can put a thousand miles on it over that summer and still sell it at the same price in the winter. I see it all the time. They are training wheels. |
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