Post Your Motorcycle

[mr718]

My new bike
2006 GSX-R 1000
-Yoshimura Titanium exhaust
-Yoshimura TRS carbon fiber muffler
-Bazzaz Performance electronic shifter
-Vortex case guards
-Vortex clip-ons
-Vortex sprockets
-Vortex rearsets
-D.I.D. gold chain
-Ohlins 25mm cartridge fork internals kit
-Ohlins shock
-Ohlins steering damper
1700 miles

 

[eclipse915]

nice bikes everyone, we gotta keep this thread alive lol

 

[puglife]

i was going to post my new bike when i got it, but realized that the motorcycle thread didn't carry over to the new site for whatever reason. haven't even gotten a chance to really ride it and i've had it for almost a month. going to start putting it to good use though.

i also got one of those funny mohawks to put on my helmet, but it's been either love it or hate it for my other friends that ride...it's removable, but i'd probably only wear it when riding with a group of us.

 

[tokes99]

question...

im having the hardest time tryna figure out what to mod on the bike... (2012 Kawasaki ZX10r)

everyone i know has a frickin' Gsx-r so they have no clue what can be done to a 'Saki..

so NT brothers and sisters, whats some good ideas??

MEAN bike bro, that thing is a BEAST!! as for upgrades maybe start with change/upgrade that terrible looking stock exhaust, the stock exhausts on just about every japanese make liter bike is HIDEOUS! then the usual stuff like maybe some folding/unbreakable brake & clutch levers? a nice tail tidy to clean up the signals & plate hanging off the rear, or maybe some adjustable rearsets, and finish it off with the pièce de résistance, rim tape (if it isn't already on) --always makes sportbike look that much better, especially when the wheels are just black

 

[solo polo]

UPDATE!!!!!

so i realized for my first spports bike a 1000cc is a tad to powerful for how i ride... im smart enough to know when to fold 'em.

my cousin decided to take over the payments on it and in return he gave me some stacks and i copped something a little bigger in size (NOT cc's) and maybe ill upgrade next summer...

i dont feel bad because i know the green machine is in great hands with him...!

 

[jking0821]

Good timing for this thread. Finally got my bike back from the shop. It's my first Bike ever still don't have my license and am learning on it....classes scheduled for late September to get my licenses.

I know GSXR people frown on the katana. But everything i read its a good first bike and i got (what i think is) a good deal. Bought off craigslist for $2,250. It is an 06 with 2k miles 600cc. I had to replace the back brake and front tire but just passed inspection. Only plans will be to take the stickers off the front maybe get a tinted windshield then change the exhaust. But since i am new to the motorcycle world want to do some research before i make that decision.

Can't wait to learn and in a year or two upgrade to a GSXR or CBR.

 

[nazdrowie]

for those that live in colder climates, what kind of bike maintenance do you do for winter?

 

[bluesnickers]

for those that live in colder climates, what kind of bike maintenance do you do for winter?

fuel stabilizer, battery tender... I think that should take care of it.

 

[mike2389]

Good timing for this thread. Finally got my bike back from the shop. It's my first Bike ever still don't have my license and am learning on it....classes scheduled for late September to get my licenses.
I know GSXR people frown on the katana. But everything i read its a good first bike and i got (what i think is) a good deal. Bought off craigslist for $2,250. It is an 06 with 2k miles 600cc. I had to replace the back brake and front tire but just passed inspection. Only plans will be to take the stickers off the front maybe get a tinted windshield then change the exhaust. But since i am new to the motorcycle world want to do some research before i make that decision.
Can't wait to learn and in a year or two upgrade to a GSXR or CBR.

where are you located? my buddy listed his on CL and i think it was for that much

 

[jking0821]

I am in bmore bike was purchased in Dundalk. Bought the bike from a really cool couple from around the area. Was my first craigslist experience and it turned out alright. Would have been nice to make the inspection pending the sale or something since i had to put $200 into it for the brake and tire. But at least everything else checked out.

But since I am new can anyone give me a beginners break down on the "nicer" sport bikes. Is it all driver preference for a CBR vs GSXR vs Ninja vs R1/R6. From a visual standpoint i lean toward the Suzuki and Honda. But i do find myself liking the striped down triumphs that are out.

 

[nazdrowie]

Speed Triples are so

Naked/street fighters in general just look so much nicer. I'm trying to get my hands on a Kawasaki ER-6n (naked Ninja 650r) for the right price (around 4K). Found a few but they are asking almost 5K for them

 

[lurkin2long]

i was going to post my new bike when i got it, but realized that the motorcycle thread didn't carry over to the new site for whatever reason. haven't even gotten a chance to really ride it and i've had it for almost a month. going to start putting it to good use though.

i also got one of those funny mohawks to put on my helmet, but it's been either love it or hate it for my other friends that ride...it's removable, but i'd probably only wear it when riding with a group of us.

damn dude, ducati and c63amg

i respect it for sure

 

[gsxrpaul]

 

[stunnafasho03]

2011 REPSOL CBR1000RR FIREBLADE

-MOTO GP EXHAUST

-POWER COMM V

-HOTBODIES UNDERTAIL KIT

Thats me in my avy

 

[tokes99]

I am in bmore bike was purchased in Dundalk. Bought the bike from a really cool couple from around the area. Was my first craigslist experience and it turned out alright. Would have been nice to make the inspection pending the sale or something since i had to put $200 into it for the brake and tire. But at least everything else checked out.

But since I am new can anyone give me a beginners break down on the "nicer" sport bikes. Is it all driver preference for a CBR vs GSXR vs Ninja vs R1/R6. From a visual standpoint i lean toward the Suzuki and Honda. But i do find myself liking the striped down triumphs that are out.

any bike out of those is going to be agile, fast, & high revving and the differences are so minor that it really comes down to what you like/riding style; motorcycles are pretty much all preference...though if you split hairs you can generally break it down as follows:

gsxr's - - - probably the most popular sport bike
yamaha r1/r6- - - probably the most popular track bike
kawasaki's - - - probably the most brute of the Japanese bikes, makes the most power,
honda - - - probably the most rider friendly/easy to ride confidently

then you have the "nicer" european sportbike makes (who generally don't bother with the 600cc class) like bmw, ducati, ktm, mv agusta, & triumph...only mv agusta & triumph make a 600 class bike (both 675s, i think) and all the euro bikes have quirky engines besides the bmw, and they all cost substantially more than their japanese counterparts.

the cool thing about naked bikes is that they give you a lil bit of everything, most cases they are detuned, somewhat tamer version of sport bikes, and no expensive fairings to worry about!!! though if you like that style of bike you may also want to check out motards/supermoto style bikes - basically street legal dirt bikes with road rims/wheels, they look like a blast to ride

super general, and of course from my point of view so others may disagree/have different opinions...there is plenty of information out there via forums, mags, websites, & vids to come to some conclusions. the best thing to do is find out as much as you can from those resources & take a trip to your local motorcycle dealerships & actually sit on the bikes, test ride them if possible

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

rainy day ride:

 

[kangaroobombs]

Here's mine...

1982 Honda CB450SC "NIghthawk"

 

[DeadsetAce]

my 250...looking to sell this at the end of this season and upgrade to a ZX6 once i move to CA

i know it's just a 250...but i love her. loads of fun

 

[jdeez42]

Did a little midnight sesh..

 

[liltank0206]

anyone in georgia know anything about the classes im looking to take the class and need to know more information about it.

 

[puglife]

Did a little midnight sesh..

that's the exact bike that i had before i bought the 848. looks clean man.

 

[jetsetr]

Wish I had one to post...

 

[handullz]

Been reluctant to come on since my bike got stolen a few months back...

But I've managed to save up $2k and buying season for motorcycles is coming up

#everythingturnedoutbetterthanexpected... I'm thinking about waiting till it gets cold outside so I can get a top notch bike for a stupid low price...

I have seen 600s with low miles for $3.5k. Just didn't have the pesos.

was talking to a guy yesterday and he said that he had a 500...

Perfect for me cuz it has great gas mileage, but can all crank out 140... And he got it for a 250 price ($3k new)

There aren't that many models between a 6 and a 250 though... But i'm going to start looking for that.

@jdeez:.those lights are dopeness. Love how it flows with the bike.do you ever get into any trouble with those lights?

 

[concordefliteschool]

those motards or super moto whatever bikes look cool. do people just hook them up like that or are they sold factory like that?

 

[jdeez42]

Been reluctant to come on since my bike got stolen a few months back...
But I've managed to save up $2k and buying season for motorcycles is coming up
#everythingturnedoutbetterthanexpected... I'm thinking about waiting till it gets cold outside so I can get a top notch bike for a stupid low price...
I have seen 600s with low miles for $3.5k. Just didn't have the pesos.
was talking to a guy yesterday and he said that he had a 500...
Perfect for me cuz it has great gas mileage, but can all crank out 140... And he got it for a 250 price ($3k new)
There aren't that many models between a 6 and a 250 though... But i'm going to start looking for that.
@jdeez:.those lights are dopeness. Love how it flows with the bike.do you ever get into any trouble with those lights?

Just put them in, havent rode much with them but when I have my headlights on, they dont terribly stand out..IMO should be ok unless the cops are douches

 

[mr linux]

2009 Ducati Monster 696