Siacono Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 OK all I want some honest opinions here..I am debating on one of two things.1. New bike for next seasonOr2. Rebuilding the F2By rebuilding I meanNew suspensionComplete new body kitPowder coating frame and various others637cc Wiesco big bore kitDynojet stage 1 jet kitPerformance carbsModified hardweld camsModified crank w/cnc'd connecting rodsShifter mods to eliminate missed shifts (common problem on older cbr's)Cnc'd clutch basketD&D carbon fiber slip onCeramic coated header520 conversion -1/+2Maybe more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siacono Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 On a side notePlease understand I am kinda partial to the older CBR as they are getting harder to find and less common on the street.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 when you say new bike do you mean new or new to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siacono Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Either way.... I was looking at the 2012 CBR 1ltr but I am not sure on the fly-by-wire thingI have always wanted a RC51 but after riding In lines for so long I am not sure about the v twinNever rode one though. Edited September 27, 2011 by Siacono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 You don't like comfort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 If you have the cash, buy new. Get the new technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Fly by wire is nothing new.... If it wasn't perfected they wouldn't be using it on bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 new bikes always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siacono Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I was looking to spend at most 15k cash....Comfort to you might be different to me...I had spinal surgery and still have issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 If you look for new check out Cycle World of Cherry Hill they sometimes have insane deals I don't know the going prices on cbr 1000rr but here's one they havehttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CBR-1000-CBR1000-RR-NEW-2011-HONDA-CBR10RR-CBR1000RR-BLACK-11-SALE-/280744570114?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item415dae2d02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I was looking to spend at most 15k cash....Comfort to you might be different to me...I had spinal surgery and still have issues...In that case then go new forget the old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted12 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 i would get a newer bike but thats just me, you have to live with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE53ALI Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Either way.... I was looking at the 2012 CBR 1ltr but I am not sure on the fly-by-wire thingI have always wanted a RC51 but after riding In lines for so long I am not sure about the v twinNever rode one though.I'll vouch for the v-twin. but I am kinda partial. a very different kind of power and ride in my opinion.and plusyou dont see as many rc51s on the road. so there u go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE53ALI Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 15,000 would get you an amazing machine new to nearly new.if it were me I'd use it to by a couple bikes. a stunt bike(that I could beat up and not worry bout). a nice supersport maybe 5 years old. and a decent cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siacono Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am seriously thinking about new....But I will keep the F2 and F3 to either restore or for goof off and loaner bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 buy new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Fly by wire is nothing new.... If it wasn't perfected they wouldn't be using it on bikesI was talking about fuel injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 N.e.w. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'd take bmw s1000rr over cbr 1000rr but thats just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 N.e.w.Yes and then donate an old one to Kawi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yes and then donate an old one to KawiI love sloppy seconds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siacono Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 If I go new I will have to shop around... but I am going to try and buy around Dec or Jan to get a cheaper deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siacono Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I would really like a 750cc class bike but I am partial to Honda and they don't make anything in a rocket between a 600 and a 900...I don't know, I still have time to shop around... might end up going back to a gixxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siacono Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) No when it comes to rockets I have only ridden what I have owned..In order97 gsx750r got new in crate : RIP 800 miles on it and lady pulled out I front of me97 cbr1100xx : RIP, let a friend ride it, bike never returned in one piece93 cbr600 f296 cbr600 f3 Edited September 27, 2011 by Siacono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 yea, and scia you are a techy guy, u can get amazing deals on reasonably used newer bikes and walk away with a big grin. , get an awesome bimmer sport tourer if you have that kinda dough As for me the only reason i bought new (although old) just for the warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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