Topic: Thinking about getting a crotch rocket, what are your thoughts?

[mlinder]

Thanks for all the replies so far.  Good stuff.

I don't think I own a bike that couldn't beat a Heritage in every way imaginable. And none of mine are newer than 78. And none bigger than a 750.... I mean, they run 14's or something....

True true.  But I would also be racing his memories, and you know how in memories things happen more like how you wanted them to happen, and not so much as how they really did happen.

Check the insurance rates and get back to us.

Are they pretty high?  Like how high?   

I think anything with 70+ horsepower will outpace your dad's bike. 

'Outpace' is not good enough.     I want him to ride it and be absolutely amazed at the speed and power.  I want him, when he's talking to 'so and so,' to tell them about my "hot bike."   

I think a 600 would be fine. THey are lighter and more managable. The litre bikes have a habit of dumping people who aren't used to them at take off.

[Caaveman82]

Also... Never even broken a bone. Not once.

Aww you pu$$.




I can help you...

[HavocTurbo]

Also... Never even broken a bone. Not once.

Aww you pu$$.




I can help you...

Good bonebreakers are hard to find...

Also you could get an older GSXR750. The first watercooled versions are disgustingly quick.

[Caaveman82]

600CC something or other of your choice is my vote.

[gregimotis]

I want a super fast bike partly to show my father.

You aren't thinking of killing your father so you can marry mum, by any chance?



"hey dad, borrow my 'Busa for a couple hours..."

[HavocTurbo]

HA! 

[billybobobrain]

Having ridden a a modern 96" SS Indian 100 anniversary (After market Harley Heritage) which is Very fast. I'd blow it away with my 1972 750 (850 10 1/2:1 f2 cam V stacks, open header). the 750 has less power I think, but the power to weight ratio cannot be beat...


By a Heavy cruiser I mean.

[sangyo soichiro]

I want a super fast bike partly to show my father.

You aren't thinking of killing your father so you can marry mum, by any chance?



"hey dad, borrow my 'Busa for a couple hours..."

Freud?  Is that you?   

[HavocTurbo]

Ok so we nailed to under a liter.

600cc or 750cc will do the trick no problem.

You looking for new or used?

[sangyo soichiro]

Ok so we nailed to under a liter.

600cc or 750cc will do the trick no problem.

You looking for new or used?

I haven't priced a new bike in a while.  I imagine they're not cheap.  Therefore, I'd say used. 

[mlinder]

My KZ was a good bone breaker...

[mlinder]

Ok so we nailed to under a liter.

600cc or 750cc will do the trick no problem.

You looking for new or used?

I haven't priced a new bike in a while.  I imagine they're not cheap.  Therefore, I'd say used. 

#$%*, any '96 on gsxr 750 will blow his mind.

[Caaveman82]

Ok so we nailed to under a liter.

600cc or 750cc will do the trick no problem.

You looking for new or used?

I haven't priced a new bike in a while.  I imagine they're not cheap.  Therefore, I'd say used. 

Get a ninja like every other DB gets for their first rocket  

Dude, for the price of a used, like 6 - 7 k you can blow 4 - 3 more and get new, might as well then you know some arse wasn't out tearing it to crap and not keeping it on the up and up.

[HavocTurbo]

Awww bashing the ZX's....

Mlinder my 94 was mean even with blown valve seals and a leaky base gasket.

[mlinder]

I rode a 919 (fairly) recently. Now, it seemed a bit anemic above 125, but crap, 20 to 125 was a hoot. Old fireblade 900 engine, I do believe.

[gregimotis]

Dude, for the price of a used, like 6 - 7 k you can blow 4 - 3 more and get new, might as well then you know some arse wasn't out tearing it to crap and not keeping it on the up and up.

Okay wait, you're confusing me in two threads at the same time now:

for the price of 6-7,000 he can spend another 4-3,000?  For the price of used you can get new except for more?


Cave, I'm going to post an opinion over in the opinion thread...

[Caaveman82]

Dude, for the price of a used, like 6 - 7 k you can blow 4 - 3 more and get new, might as well then you know some arse wasn't out tearing it to crap and not keeping it on the up and up.

Okay wait, you're confusing me in two threads at the same time now:

for the price of 6-7,000 he can spend another 4-3,000?  For the price of used you can get new except for more?


Cave, I'm going to post an opinion over in the opinion thread...

Depending on the year you go for but most crotch rockets in the 2000 era, used, are going anywhere from 5 - 7k. If you spend an EXTRA 3 - 4k, meaning 9 - 10k you can get a new bike that you know has not been abused.

It's my opinion that I don't want to hear any more opinions out of you buddy! 

[HavocTurbo]

What's your price range?

[gregimotis]

You can cram it.  Wait, which thread am I in...

[Caaveman82]

You can cram it.  Wait, which thread am I in...

 

[Caaveman82]

Dude if you have any credit at all you can get a bike shop to finance you at 0% right now. Everyone's doin' it.

[mlinder]

Just buy an old GS1000 or some crap. I mean, damnit, any 'fast' bike from the last, oh, 30 years or so, will absolutely shame the heritage. Seriously.

[HavocTurbo]

Just buy an old GS1000 or some crap. I mean, damnit, any 'fast' bike from the last, oh, 30 years or so, will absolutely shame the heritage. Seriously.

Bingo!!!

And some scooters as well!!

Burgman 650 anyone? 

[gregimotis]

Just buy an old GS1000 or some crap. I mean, damnit, any 'fast' bike from the last, oh, 30 years or so, will absolutely shame the heritage. Seriously.

Possibly, it would be even more fun to buy a twenty year old bike and kill him his Harley with it.  Then you could say "Dad your bike can't even keep up with OLD jap crap!  Ha Ha."

[billybobobrain]

Heck why not buy a 30 year old kawasaki h1.