TheBrown57 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) So this has turned into a "I'm looking for a sport bike and have no idea what I'm doing" just thought Id add this for anyone who just now decides to open this threadORIGINAL POSTI'm looking at a rebuilt one with 16K, is there anything I should look for with it being rebuilt? Also says it needs new steering bearings Edited May 5, 2012 by TheBrown57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 A different bikeEvery one I have ever looked at was a ragged out stunt bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 ok lol how bout a 96 katana 600? I have no knowledge of sport bikes just looking for something with more power and a sport feel than my 454LTD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 ok lol how bout a 96 katana 600? I have no knowledge of sport bikes just looking for something with more power and a sport feel than my 454LTDthat will probably have less go than the ragged out 929 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 What is your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 honestly nothing, I'm not in a big hurry to get a sport bike and my 454 works just fine Ive been browsing CL for trades really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'd say no on both options so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Well ill keep looking then and post in here if I find something Edited March 15, 2012 by TheBrown57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 the head bearings was probably from someone slamming down the front end that cant ride a wheelie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 the head bearings was probably from someone slamming down the front end that cant ride a wheelie.Yeah that what I was thinking too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Just buy my speedtriple lol. All it needs is a master cylinder rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Buy my seca 2. It just needs the carbs cleaned and fresh gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 A 1998 cbr600 f3?http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/2904658468.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7TnuYPX2bo&feature=g-upl&context=G2bf8599AUAAAAAAAAAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 ^^ Run away dont look back. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 ^^ Run away dont look back. LOLWill do Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Things to look out for missing body work, burned out back tire, home parts or modified stock parts. I looked on the dayton craigslist not much there. I have not checked out the cinci one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yeah theres not much around especially with gas prices and the weather now ill just bide my time and keep browsing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Here ya go looks to be right up your alley. Not much details on the bike but looks clean and stock from the pic..http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2832037247.htmlA little more money but a solid bike, I use to have one these are bullet proof bikes. http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcy/2844296191.html Edited March 16, 2012 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Here ya go looks to be right up your alley. Not much details on the bike but looks clean and stock from the pic..http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2832037247.htmlA little more money but a solid bike, I use to have one these are bullet proof bikes. http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcy/2844296191.htmllol that s actually the GSX I was taking about, I got a hold of them through text and asked if I wanted to do a straight trade, said that was what I had in mind and never heard back from em I just sent another message though Edited March 16, 2012 by TheBrown57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Then I would say check it out. People rag on katanas but it would be loads better then the ltd 454 for sport riding. Yeah they are a little goofy looking but they are reliable bikes. Just stay away from the coshocton ride they seem to crash a lot of katanas there? Here is another one that looks pretty good. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2889560212.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 The FZR is a way better ride than the katana IMO. Not really sure what all your looking to do with the bike. I'm just not a katana fan. They are heavy, air cooled, under powered and never really looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yeah the fzr was a better bike then the kat was, they also handle way better and were a little quicker. But the guy with the kat is looking to trade for a cruiser. think that is what the OP is looking to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) I honestly don't know my self I've had a cruiser for about 2 years, with some time in between bikes, and I find myself trying to lean and take curves fast. I need something with adequate power to carry a 5'10" 270lb me (hopefully dropping weight soon as I'm working on it now 230 is the goal) be relatively reliable and just overall fun to ride I have all the gear for a sport bike without the sport bike lol I have someone interested in buying my 454 and if that works and I get $1500 (current asking price) I'll look at just getting a loan and making a down payment with the 454 money.I find my self drawn to any bike with a ZX on it thought Edited March 16, 2012 by TheBrown57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Also guy with the kat said my bike was too old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I find my self drawn to any bike with a ZX on it thought Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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