SuperHawk Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Looking for a sport tourer, such as vfr800, fz6, etc...maybe a bandit?Are they comfortable for long rides? I've found a couple 600s/1200s's in my price range.Also found an 07 650r ninja w/ 1800miles for $4k, is that a good deal? ok for long rides?Not looking to spend more than $4k.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I spent 5500 on mine, it's a honda XX. Very comfy for long rides, I did 10 hours with no problems.call it a hypersport, or call it a sport tourer, it does a great job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Your SV should be perfectly capable as a tourer.... I'm confused what you think you'll gain from an FZ6 over an SV for touring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfcMav Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have the 08 650r and i love it on long rides, its not a supersport, but it has decent pick up and nice torque. 4k for that sounds like a really good deal, has it been wrecked? +1 for the 650r and distance rides and it still maintains a supersport look if thats what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 ^--- see. IP knows.Man up and run what you brung! With some bar risers, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHawk Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Damn, I haven't updated that, I sold the SV last fall...nothing right now and looking for something new.Yeah, if I get something near new I'm gonna grab the 07 650r, never been down, original owner, etc, minty. Edited June 1, 2009 by SuperHawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Carburetion FTL.... I think those bikes are still carbed.... get something with FI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHawk Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hmmm, well I've never owned a FI bike and I've had three, never had an issue with any of those but never went the distance I guess.But weren't all bikes up to like 2003 carb'd? My dad has a 96 softtail he rides like cross country and it's carbed, has like 30k miles too.Maybe the 650r would be the best bet, is the seating position pretty upright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHawk Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 ^^^LOL, ducati's are sweet.Is the 650 good for 2up riding? My wife will be tagging along quite a bit...she's small but still noticeable, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I've done 400-500 mile days on an 05 600RR and an 05 ZX10. Neither were that bad, but the Honda's seat sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHawk Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Do they make a gel seat or something of the sort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Do they make a gel seat or something of the sort?Actually, Hoblick and Gergwheel both had their seats done by this guy who replaces the foam in your stock seat with this memory foam type stuff. They say it was incredible. Hopefully one of them will chime in. I forget the guy's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Corbin.comSeats for your ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHawk Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) edit Edited June 1, 2009 by SuperHawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHawk Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Pics...http://images.craigslist.org/3mb3o63ldZZZZZZZZZ954534b1e3d21261f66.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/3nb3kb3o5ZZZZZZZZZ95448c3c4fb00621631.jpgHope to see you guys out soon enough once I get it cleaned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfcMav Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Congrats on your purchase! I bought an 01 bandit last summer just for kicks and it had about 38k miles on it, ya i rode it through west virginia after getting lost on gravel roads down there (never again will i go to west va) it held up pretty well. after needing to rejet the carbs, and multiple other issues it got sold about a month after purchase and i got the 650r, fuel injection and zero maintenance is awesome! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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