excell Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Okay, so I'm more confused now than ever on what kind of bike to get. I had my heart dead set on a Kawasaki Z1000, which is a bike that I vastly enjoy the ergonomics of. But I hate the colors. Orange, lime green, and red on black? What the fuck. I was almost ready to buy an Orange Z1K from a guy in Wisconsin that is a smoking deal - until I saw one today. I sat on it and I could tell right away, I hate orange. I sat on green ZX6 they had there for shits and giggles. It reminded me of sitting on puke. So, down to the red on black. This is the only bike that I can tolerate. Tolerate? If I'm going to blow a bunch of money on a bike I'm not going to "tolerate" it. I want to LOVE it. They have decent silver for 2005, but I am not ready to buy a brand new bike. So, I guess that knocks out the Z1K. The guy at Hinds was trying like hell to get me into a Triumph, but I fucking hate UK bikes. No. So he got me looking at a few others there that were okay, but nothing really spoke to me. The closest thing was a Kawasaki ZZR 600, which was a cool bike but it's only a 600. He says they make a 1200 version of it, but they are new and not very popular which means I would probably have to buy a new one. $11,000? No. So I'm again lost in a sea of ignorance about bikes I need someone to throw me a life raft. Here is what I know that I like. This is more detailed than my last thread. Help me. 1. I like the more "upright" seating position of the Z1000. The slightly lower but still "touringish" position of the ZZR 600 was very good too. (To aid in your understanding here, the riding position of a GSXR 750 made my back want to jump out of my body and beat me with a tire iron.) 2. I want a blue bike. Mid to very dark blue, but it's gotta be blue. I like the blue on the R6 and R1, and on the ZZR. 3. Gotta be a 750cc or larger, preferably near a 1000. I want something to grow into that I will enjoy for a few seasons. I know that I will grow bored with a 600. 4. Prefer fuel injection. If it's an older bike, or just plain fantastic than I'll go with carbs. But I understand the principals of fuel injection way better. 5. Cost effective. I'm not ready to buy a new bike. I want to find something used, and in good condition. If that means going back into the mid-late 90's I'm okay with that. Even if it means not getting FI, that's okay. 6. My riding intentions are to work, the store, friends houses, pissing around with the local bike people on weekends, etc. Not really planning any kind of stunt riding or any of that. I just want something nice to piss around the city on, that I can keep up with a few of you guys that I plan on riding with this summer. I appreciate everyone’s help as usual. There are just so many choices out there and I have no fucking idea what to look for. Thanks. graemlins/burnout02.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 My uncle has his 94 ZX11 for sale. Black and silver, lowered, you've seen it. 2500. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 The thing is, its pointless in my opinion to buy a bike based solely on the color. Especially that Z1000, since there is not that much paint on it to begin with. Buy it, then wait for your first scratch or drop or whatever excuse, then take the pieces off and have them sprayed. Since there is only a few pieces, that bike could probably have a nice paint layed for $200 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Originally posted by MadMalibu: My uncle has his 94 ZX11 for sale. Black and silver, lowered, you've seen it. 2500. -Marc Hmmm... didn't he spray the ever living shit out of it? PM me with all of the details please. Originally posted by Innocuous: The thing is, its pointless in my opinion to buy a bike based solely on the color. Especially that Z1000, since there is not that much paint on it to begin with. Buy it, then wait for your first scratch or drop or whatever excuse, then take the pieces off and have them sprayed. Since there is only a few pieces, that bike could probably have a nice paint layed for $200 or so. I know, I know. It's shallow. But I want something I can ride now and not have to worry about getting paint work done, etc. I'm the kind of guy that has to have all matching gear too, and everything I have is blue. tongue.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Here are blue bikes I can think of that seem to fit your description: Yamaha YZF600R http://www.townandcountrymotorsports.com/yamaha/motorcycles/sportbikes/images/04YZF600_BLU_4.gif Yamaha FZ1 http://www.dynamohumm.com/YAMAHA/YAMAHA_MAIN_files/FZ1-blue-md2004.jpg Aprilia SL 1000 Falco smile.gif http://www.biscaya.com/images/falco-blue.jpg Suzuki Bandit 1200 http://www.koups.com/sales/suzuki/images/2002_models/GSF1200s_blue.jpg Suzuki SV650/SV650S/SV1000/SV1000S http://www.koups.com/sales/suzuki/images/1999_models/SV650-Blue.jpg http://www.stickyc.com/sv650/sv650s_1_blue.jpg [ 26. February 2005, 05:31 AM: Message edited by: Innocuous ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Suzuki Katana 650/750/1100 http://www.bikesforsale.co.za/media/katana750b.jpg Triumph Speed Triple/ Speed Four http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/2005_bike_pics/speedfour.jpg Triumph TT600 http://i11.ebayimg.com/03/i/03/5c/29/2c_12_sb.JPG Triumph Sprint http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/sales/bikes/usedBikes/images/sprint-blueLge.jpg Buell lightning http://www.uni-mainz.de/~lackmann/Technik/buell_lightning_1999_blue.jpg Buell Firebolt http://www.tarifs-motos.fr/img/buell_firebolt-xb9r_blue_500x330.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Buell CityX XB9SX/ XB12 http://www.lancasterhd.com/image/05_cityx.jpg Buell Blast http://www.lancasterhd.com/image/05_blast_bblue.jpg I ignored your comment about 600cc because the yzf600r "thundercat" and SV650 sound like they fit your requirements to a "T" other than size. Not only that, but they can both be picked up pretty cheap also ($3-4K). Additionally, should you happen to drop it, parts are readily available and relatively inexpensive. I have my reasons for suggesting a 600, but I will save the speech until it is asked for. I like the 600s I listed above because they are great "all-around" bikes. The Triumph Speed Triple and Four, Katana, YZF600R, SV650S, and Buell Firebolt probably have the most aggressive seating position of those listed, (my best guess) but not quite as extreme as the GSXR you mentioned. Remember there are usually ways to tweak that a bit as well. There are some gems (Aprilia) and some turds (can-o-tuna) in that list, but that is for each person to figure out on their own, so I just threw all the ones I know of out. I dont know if that list will help, but it should keep you busy for a while. *Did you sell that ninja? [ 26. February 2005, 05:29 AM: Message edited by: Innocuous ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 The FZR 600 comes in blue too. Here is an older one: http://www.tourtimemedia.com/fzr/93fzr600.jpg And I just read you hate Triumphs. Oh well, sweet bikes, I am leaving the pics up. graemlins/finger.gif BMW makes some kick ass blue bikes too, check out their website for those, I am guessing they are out of your price range though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 chris look into a 1200 Bandit. one of the nicest naked bikes you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 I think I've decided on what I want now. Thanks guys. Special thanks to Hoblick for spending some time with me today. smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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