taking suggestions. which bike?

[RSVDon]

i have a lead on a 2001 Yamaha YZF600R, if that is a bit more to your liking. Let's just say that the previous owner is a near exact copy of you. I can PM you details if you want....

Also another good bike.

[KruelHouse]

Steel frame and swing arm. They are great sport tourers' date=' though.. especially the 750 and 1100.[/quote']

Yeah, I remember back in the day my Barber had one, and he said the same thing (about it being a good touring bike). He would consistently ride from VA down to Myrtle Beach... Oh, and this cat was easily pushing 290lbs. (Did I mention that his Katana was ALSO a 600?)

[V4junkie]

I have only ever seen 1 white dude on the newer series Katana. Not making a statement, but it just occurred to me . . .

[NinjaNick]

Knowing the way you ride and what you like, my opinion would be an SV650 or anything not FULL sport. Throw some heli-risers on the SV650 too with a Corbin seat, you'll love that bike.

[natedogg624]

^big +1 to the sv's. if you get good enough you'll beat any I4 off the line...to about 40

[Lost1888]

^big +1 to the sv's. if you get good enough you'll beat any I4 off the line...to about 40

[alexchannell]

Hey that's my old bike! Beware!

5 minutes after the new owner bought the bike, he crashed it breaking the engine casing. We had to JB weld it back together.

This.

"1998 Honda CBR 600 F3

37k miles.

Runs well!! New brakes, new chain, new Pilot Power tires, f/r, just changed oil, etc.

The bike is in very good condition, but not perfect. It has a little bit of road rash and was missing a fairing when I picked it up two years ago. Right now it has the black rear piece which is the only part that isn't original. The bike looks very good and I still get tons of compliments on it.

I am in no hurry to sell, so I am firm with the price. $2500.

This bike will hold its value well, so in 1-2 years you should be able to sell for around the same price.

The bike is located in Columbus, OH. (Clean title)

If you have any questions, please email or call:

FriedEGs@ohiodrifting.com

(614) 657-0575

Thanks for looking!

NOT MINE..... ITS ON ANOTHER FORUM (OHIODRIFTING.COM)"

[alexchannell]

That F3 is bangin!!

Too bad it's a heavy pig like the 'tuna.

30lbs more than the new 600's so it's a heavy pig? Come on now.

[RSVDon]

30lbs more than the new 600's so it's a heavy pig? Come on now.

Read the rest of the post. I've already corrected him.

[alexchannell]

Okay this isn't good.

Here is the craigslist post.... he has my old plate on it 2 years later? (it's a cali plate too). WTF

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1210024285.html

[Wheezle]

Are the pics old?? Otherwise that aint to legal!! Email him to see

[jagr]

Just get an SV. You'll love it.

[ChickOn2]

Steel frame and swing arm. They are great sport tourers' date=' though.. especially the 750 and 1100.[/quote']

is THAT why it was so heavy? I wondered what mine had going on that similar bikes didnt.. to add so many pounds to her waistline

[ChickOn2]

505lbs DRY?!!? HOT DAYUM! WAS IT BULLETPROOF?

Just kidding! I'd go with the CBR 600 for handling, reliability, and curb appeal!

So CBR over the SV....??

[ChickOn2]

I have only ever seen 1 white dude on the newer series Katana. Not making a statement, but it just occurred to me . . .

It's true, though. And, I bought the Katana from a black guy.

Although, a white dude bought my Katana from me.

[RSVDon]

So CBR over the SV....??

SV's are nice bikes, plenty of torque, and very user friendly. The only downside (which is subjective) is the styling. If you're looking for a full fairing bike then look elsewhere.

Pretty much any late 90's to early 2000 sportbike is what you're looking at. ZX-6R, CBR600 F3 or F4, YZF600R or R6, or GSX-R (if you're into that sort of thing. )

ZX6R

CBR F3

YZF600R

YZF-R6

GSX-R

SV650

Edited June 11, 2009 by RSVDon

[jarvismb]

the '01 YZR600R I've got available looks just like that one above, but all black.

[zerocrash]

SV's are nice bikes, plenty of torque, and very user friendly. The only downside (which is subjective) is the styling. If you're looking for a full fairing bike then look elsewhere.

If you get the SV650S you can always add the lower fairing if that's the look you like. Suzuki actually produced them that way in 2008.

[RSVDon]

I DON'T want to generate a bill. Budget is in the $2000 to $2500 range.

That's the reason I didn't post up the fairing'd SV650S.

[jarvismb]

If you get the SV650S you can always add the lower fairing if that's the look you like. Suzuki actually produced them that way in 2008.

That was a good move by Suzuki, IMO, since that's the way they look best. It was the first thing I did to mine when I got it years ago. Great first bike.

[gsxr750girl]

I love my gixxer, but I also understand a budget as well. I'd seriously look into the f4i's my friend karla just got one and she loves it! Hope you find what you are looking for! hope to see you out sometime soon!

[NinjaNick]

That was a good move by Suzuki, IMO, since that's the way they look best. It was the first thing I did to mine when I got it years ago. Great first bike.

Naked bikes FTL.

[oldschoolsdime92]

id suggest an f3. cheap, reliable, and tons of fun.

[John]

What about an EX500R. Thats what I started on. Its like riding a bicycle... Except with a motor and no pedals.

+1 excellent bike for a beginner, and actually its not a bad bike for experienced riders either. faster than a 250 but not as fast as a new supersport or something. still it can take you from 0-jail in no time at all. lightweight, easy to maneuver, little more upright riding position than a supersport, very forgiving of noob mistakes too IMO. it can still bite you no doubt, but its a fairly tame bike.

the styling and the tech is definitely dated, but its still a good bike. go with what works i guess lol. there are tons of parts out there, K built millions of these things. they hold their value rather well too, and there are always people looking for them.