ShankroidBeast Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I'm almost 43 years old and have owned bikes off and on since I was 16. Starting with a Honda MB5, then a KZ550, a GSX450, LTD454 (man I loved that bike), and the only bike I bought brand new a VX800, another KZ550, a 2nd gen Magna, and my latest bike a 00' GSXR600.So I like old school standards and cruisers...or so i thoughtBut this gixxer has me hooked. This bike is so much fun, and SO much safer than any bike I've owned. It is so light, so maneuverable, and the brakes are outstanding. It can stop a full 20 feet shorter than my Magna in my panic stop tests. It's over 100lbs lighter and has twice the brakes. 20' could mean your life.I have no idea why I never owned a sportbike. I've done 150 miles in a day on this thing and it is MUCH more comfortable than I EVER thought a sportbike would ever be. I plan on taking to my mom's place in the mountains of WV on a 300 mile ride and I'm not even sweating thinking about it.I can't see me ever owning anything but a sportbike from now on.Life begins at 10,000 rpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGS550 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Congrats on the new toy! Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I cant stand the riding position of a cruiser for a long period of time. Feet out in front of me sitting back on my tailbone. It kills my back. Everyone needs alittle sport bike in there life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 And the truth, shall set you free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShankroidBeast Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Congrats on the new toy! Pics? Here is a quick video I took with a $16 camera I'm testing I got off the internet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpen94S_kw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Man that's a sweet tangerine! Great looking bike. You're at just the right age to appreciate it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I'm almost sure that bike used to belong to my good friend. I bought the K&N filter for it. Anywho, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I had a sport bike but i love my cruiser!!!! Much more comfortable and able to sit back and relax is a plus!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Every time I see darkside I think of this.Congrats on the new bike. Hope you get all the enjoyment out of it you ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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