shadyone Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 talk to independentmotorsports. maybe you can work out a trade up to a SS. they will most likely give you more on a trade than them buying it outright. just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkizz Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 My 650 is an in-line twin. It has low-end grunt, and a power band from 7k-9k. High torque, but not much horsepower when you rev it out.600's are in-line 4 cylinders. They're whiny and bitchy sounding, but... The more you twist it, the more horsepower you get. Plus, what I'm expecting to upgrade to, is a super-sport, so the suspension will be an upgrade. My 650 is more like a sport tourer. Looks sporty, but the bars, seat, rearsets, motor, ang drive are all optimized for touring. I will certainly miss that, as a commuter, but nothing fills all role perfectly. If I could stick an in-line four in her frame, I just might. Then, slowly upgrade the suspension bits as I see fit. But I can't. The real downer about switching to an SS though, will be insurance. I paid $83 for the year for her...If you are using your bike on the street 90% of the time I HIGHLY suggest you hang onto the 650. Unless you plan to track a 600, I think you will be disappointed in the long run. After riding a 650 on street, you will feel like the 600 is boring and really uncomfortable when ridden anywhere near legal speeds. Yes, a SS has a better suspension but if you do emulators in the forks, the suspension works for fine for the twisties. I had no problem keeping up with most of these SS guys in the twisties back before I got injured.I too was in your same shoes at one time. I wanted the SS because they were "cooler" and had major power when you wring them out...and that is exactly why they pay a premium for insurance because that shit too addicting to control on the streets. I rode a few SS bikes (600RR & ZX6R) and was happy to go back to the torque of the 650 at the end of the day. In the end it's your call but I reaaally think you should spend some time on a SS before making a quick decision like I almost did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Honestly your price is too high. People can buy about same year 600 for what your asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Bkizz, I don't know you were in ohio. I read about your misfortune on riderforums. Tons of respect man. I've been debating with myself over that for the year I've had it, and I do know I'll miss it. That said, though, it's not the bike I'm wanting. I may be assuming an ss is, which may be wrong, so I just might try to ride somebody else's. Good call on that. My kill, I know its too high. But it's a craigslist price lol. Got an offer this morning for 700 less. I need to update my listing, because I took the mods off. I might lower it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 didn't. * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 how much you lowering it to for OR folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 i'd like to get 4k, but 3900 is doable, depending on what else one wants.. i'll leave on the head and taillights. it'll have the grips and levers on too. sportbars could stay for $4k... and like i said, it'll have service manual, and i have digital copies of both. also, i forgot it has a battery tender hook up already on there. i really don't want to lose any more on it, because the original intent was to take that money and get something else... ima have to save up more to get anything worthwhile. selling my mods can supplement it, though i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 My kill, I know its too high. But it's a craigslist price lol. Got an offer this morning for 700 less. Id take it. That gives you 3800 toward you SS. You'll be able to get a nice bike for that. Anyways GLWS, a 650r is on my short list for my next bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 sooo... you should buy it! that guy never replied, so I'm guessing it was a scam attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Updated posting. http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcy/2395405529.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 No disrespect but if you seriously want to sell that bike your about $1,000 too high on your price... If you priced it between $3,000 & $3500 you'd probably sell it quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfroCBR Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Best of luck w/ sale my brother....you need to get a new bike ASAP...I'm ready to ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 it's at 3900 now. i'll wait for someone who wants a well-taken care of bike. anything less and it's not worth it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfroCBR Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 you sell it yet bro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 sold on the first. please close or remove or whatever. :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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