Stampede Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thinking of getting an early 2000 GSXR 1000, what are somethings to look for, problem issues? Also, where/who sells salvage title bikes? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Is this your first bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35RFTW Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I really hope this will not be your first bike. There are about 100 things to look for in a bike. If you are not sure what you should be looking for, I am thinking you may not be ready for a 1000cc bike. Just don't want to see more people falling victim to getting a bike too big too early and it costing them their life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 get fuel injected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat tire Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 No reason you should start with a 1k look around before you make a purchase that may haunt you forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 get fuel injected +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Buy a sv650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 2001 is the first year of the GSXR1K and they are ALL fuel injected... I don't recommend one for your first bike and I sure as hell wouldn't buy a salvaged one when you are talking pennies more for a clean/perfect one of those years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampede Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 This will be my first sport bike, I've riden a 600, and an R1. Diffently want a 1000, not a real big fan of the R1. The reason I asked about what to look for, I know of to many issues with them. Didn't want to over look something. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35RFTW Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 This will be my first sport bike, I've riden a 600, and an R1. Diffently want a 1000, not a real big fan of the R1. The reason I asked about what to look for, I know of to many issues with them. Didn't want to over look something. Thanks. Ok, you say your first sport bike. Does this mean you have owned a different motorcycle? Let it be clear that anyone with half a brain can ride a 1000cc sportbike. There is a difference in riding and owning. When you are just riding one around your not going to be getting comfortable on it on that ride. Now when you own one, you will start to think you know what you are doing. This will be long before you actually do. This is not a jab at you, but this is entry level motorcyclist in general. Small mistakes on a 1000cc bike have big consequences. Everyone has a friend of a friend's cousin who bought one for their first bike and did just fine. Yeah, ok, maybe. But statistically that will not be the case for you. I am sure there are plenty of places that will sell you a big bore sportbike as your first bike and think nothing of it. I personally like to sleep at night and not think about the life that I am putting in danger just to make a buck. I wish you the best, but I really hope you will come to the realization that a GSXR1000 may not be the best first bike for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolved8 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Ok, you say your first sport bike. Does this mean you have owned a different motorcycle? Let it be clear that anyone with half a brain can ride a 1000cc sportbike. There is a difference in riding and owning. When you are just riding one around your not going to be getting comfortable on it on that ride. Now when you own one, you will start to think you know what you are doing. This will be long before you actually do. This is not a jab at you, but this is entry level motorcyclist in general. Small mistakes on a 1000cc bike have big consequences. Everyone has a friend of a friend's cousin who bought one for their first bike and did just fine. Yeah, ok, maybe. But statistically that will not be the case for you. I am sure there are plenty of places that will sell you a big bore sportbike as your first bike and think nothing of it. I personally like to sleep at night and not think about the life that I am putting in danger just to make a buck. I wish you the best, but I really hope you will come to the realization that a GSXR1000 may not be the best first bike for you. 1000'S are a hand full...Then you throw nitrous into the mix and... :fuuuu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I had plenty of people trying to buy 1000's out at ATS, and I know Josh nor I ever let one go to an inexperienced rider. Don't be stupid, buy a POS 600 ride for a few months then work your way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolved8 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I had plenty of people trying to buy 1000's out at ATS, and I know Josh nor I ever let one go to an inexperienced rider. Don't be stupid, buy a POS 600 ride for a few months then work your way up. Dover are you home? Bike night tonight if you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 buy beat dick 600 then get busa and lay it down. Lesson learned. dover hasnt laid his new one down yet!!! :lolguy::lolguy::lolguy: i wish i had a bike :fa: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 buy beat dick 600 then get busa and lay it down. Lesson learned. dover hasnt laid his new one down yet!!! :lolguy::lolguy::lolguy: i wish i had a bike :fa: :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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