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300zTT · 09-21-2006, 07:20 PM

i will be getting my 1st bike very soon, i have never ridding one either so what should i get for my 1st bike... i like the new CBR and the GSXR.. i dont mind getting an older bike as long as its after the year 2001 cuz i dont like how the older bikes looked "thin" i like the "beefy" look... i also have to do payments on it ..$90 a month or so

thats a 2001 cbr

this is a 2001 ninja

that was a 2001 r6

and that was a 2001 gsxr( i like this one) but love the 2007 alot more

they all look realy good i just need to find a place that sells older bikes cheap or new bikes cheap also... anything over 2001 i know winter is coming up so prices will drop

james_ls · 09-21-2006, 07:37 PM

Have you checked Montgomeryville Cycle Center yet??

300zTT · 09-21-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by james_ls

Have you checked Montgomeryville Cycle Center yet??

nope i dont even know where to start looking, i looked at extream machines but they only realy have new bikes which is fine but i can get and older one with less payment. i dont need anything crazy a 600 is fine its my 1st bike

jc8889 · 09-21-2006, 08:37 PM

I had an 01 R6 and it was great.

jc8889 · 09-21-2006, 08:38 PM

My buddy has a 05 GSXR 600 for sale, all hooked up, racing wheels, brakes exhaust, intake, tires. $6800 OBO.

95SC2 · 09-21-2006, 09:29 PM

just look on cycletrader.com, if you dont find anything on there just start checking out some of the dealers in the area. personally i'd go for the R6, its just a better bike than the CBR and the ZX-6, and there are way to many people out there with gixxers

spoolinLSsol · 09-21-2006, 10:27 PM

what do u want it to say in ur obituary?

ToyotaTat · 09-21-2006, 10:52 PM

i think the cbr looks best.

peteyturbo · 09-21-2006, 11:09 PM

You need to figure out what size you want as well as color ect. If you are financing I would honestly buy a brand new bike or buy a private pre-owned and get a loan through a bank/credit union..May I add that the 01-03 GSXR-750 is probably the best all around bike bike for the money you can possibly buy..It is tame enough down low for your first bike as long as you know how to ride a motorcycle, but also revs to 14,500 and has much better power everywhere then any 600 unless it's brand new..FYI it will also dust ANY new 600 out this year..You could probably find one in the 45-5500 range that is nice..They are good for mid 10's stock, enough to hang with any non sizuki 1000cc superbike in that timeframe, and only weigh 340dry...it's science

elmer1987 · 09-21-2006, 11:28 PM

yea go to mont. cycle center uf u like getting ripped off, couple buddies of mine went there and loved the scam so much they fell for it

Sled · 09-21-2006, 11:37 PM

i got a 01 zx7r for sale. its the second pic down on your list, but mines green, black, and white. pm me if your serious.

wakeskate · 09-21-2006, 11:46 PM

i think hyabusas are pretty good learner bike, actually the r6s aree sick i think they are 600 so would be good.

300zTT · 09-22-2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jc8889

My buddy has a 05 GSXR 600 for sale, all hooked up, racing wheels, brakes exhaust, intake, tires. $6800 OBO.

id get itbut i would want to make payments

300zTT · 09-22-2006, 01:53 AM

so... so far my best bet is a GSXR 750?

den9 · 09-22-2006, 02:27 AM

gixxer or kawasaki. if it was me id choose the suzuki

driftingeric2k4 · 09-22-2006, 07:49 AM

The GSXR is the best in that class hands down. Whether or not its the best for a new rider is up for arguing. Just don't be an idiot and get a liter bike unless you want to end up as a smear on the asphalt. My bike is a 600 cc Yamaha FZ6 (same engine as the R6, retuned for bottom end) and I honestly wouldnt notice the difference stepping up to a 750cc. I mean, I personally cant shift through six gears in 4.6 seconds. Quarter mile time for my bike is 11.5ish. That is plenty fast no matter how you slice it.

Be safe, and ride well within your limits.

Nickz31se_r · 09-22-2006, 09:49 AM

Not to sound like bitch or your mother, but I have been riding for nearly 10 years now and have been through 6 bikes. I think that the best bike would be an older 600 to 750 that would only cost a few grand, if not less. Pick something up for a steal that you can flip quickly when your ready to move up in the ranks.
This way if you do drop the bike your not going to be as pissed off or out as much money. Secondly, when you step up to the faster bike you will be more prepared to ride it hard and have that huge grin on your face again.
my 2 cents
I currently ride an 01 FZ-1

JoeScooby · 09-22-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by wakeskate

i think hyabusas are pretty good learner bike, actually the r6s aree sick i think they are 600 so would be good.

LOL, are you kidding me. You want him to die, dont you? A hyabusa is NOT a good starter bike for anyone. I moved up through the ranks, first started off with a GS500 Suzuki Bandit, then a 2003 GSX-R600, when that bike was stolen purchased a 2004 R-6.

I sold the R-6 less then a month ago for 5,100 bucks. Not even 1300 miles on it. If I every buy another bike again it's going to be a GSX-R1000.

If you want it, it's at BeABiker.com. He is the previous owner of Mt Holly powersports (Yamaha)

http://beabiker.com/04yamahayzfr6.html

Pictures are on their website

If I were you start off with the early year GSX-R's, they are pretty beefy and feal like your on a tank.

DO NOT buy a hyabusa.

driftingeric2k4 · 09-22-2006, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickz31se_r

Not to sound like bitch or your mother, but I have been riding for nearly 10 years now and have been through 6 bikes. I think that the best bike would be an older 600 to 750 that would only cost a few grand, if not less. Pick something up for a steal that you can flip quickly when your ready to move up in the ranks.
This way if you do drop the bike your not going to be as pissed off or out as much money. Secondly, when you step up to the faster bike you will be more prepared to ride it hard and have that huge grin on your face again.
my 2 cents
I currently ride an 01 FZ-1

+1 Everyone drops their bike at some point. My friend dropped his the second day. He was parked and it just fell over when he shifted his weight on it. So far I have been lucky, but it will happen. I have almost dropped it at least three times that I can remember. Once while riding, once at a light on an oil spot, and once parking it on some broken asphalt.

endlessmyk · 09-22-2006, 12:56 PM

yeah, i wouldn't go with a new bike for your first. Pick up something a little older because as stated... everyone drops their bike at some point.

09-21-2006, 07:37 PM	#2
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09-21-2006, 10:27 PM	#7
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09-21-2006, 11:37 PM	#11
Sled Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Doylestown PA Member #1475 iTrader: (0)	i got a 01 zx7r for sale. its the second pic down on your list, but mines green, black, and white. pm me if your serious. __________________ TST's most hated! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 05-28-2010 Insubordination (Second-Degree) 05-18-2010 Disrespecting Another Member 08-20-2009 Dodging Swear Filter / Inappropriate lang 01-06-2009 Non-Vendor Advertising

09-22-2006, 09:49 AM	#17
Nickz31se_r Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Borough Of AssTown Member #1647 My Ride: 05 Legacy GT (pimpwagon), 89 Turbo II (rocketship), 88 323se (the bitch), 88 z31(neglected) iTrader: (1)	Not to sound like bitch or your mother, but I have been riding for nearly 10 years now and have been through 6 bikes. I think that the best bike would be an older 600 to 750 that would only cost a few grand, if not less. Pick something up for a steal that you can flip quickly when your ready to move up in the ranks. This way if you do drop the bike your not going to be as pissed off or out as much money. Secondly, when you step up to the faster bike you will be more prepared to ride it hard and have that huge grin on your face again. my 2 cents I currently ride an 01 FZ-1 __________________ first I work on my beer, then I work on my cars, then I work on your MOM....all night long

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95SC2 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne,PA Member #560 My Ride: 05 Xterra, 97 Taurus SHO & 05 Yamaha r1 iTrader: (1)	just look on cycletrader.com, if you dont find anything on there just start checking out some of the dealers in the area. personally i'd go for the R6, its just a better bike than the CBR and the ZX-6, and there are way to many people out there with gixxers

09-21-2006, 11:09 PM	#9
peteyturbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Phila. Member #1450 iTrader: (0)	You need to figure out what size you want as well as color ect. If you are financing I would honestly buy a brand new bike or buy a private pre-owned and get a loan through a bank/credit union..May I add that the 01-03 GSXR-750 is probably the best all around bike bike for the money you can possibly buy..It is tame enough down low for your first bike as long as you know how to ride a motorcycle, but also revs to 14,500 and has much better power everywhere then any 600 unless it's brand new..FYI it will also dust ANY new 600 out this year..You could probably find one in the 45-5500 range that is nice..They are good for mid 10's stock, enough to hang with any non sizuki 1000cc superbike in that timeframe, and only weigh 340dry...it's science

09-21-2006, 11:28 PM	#10
elmer1987 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pottstown,PA Member #2424 My Ride: 13 Mazdaspeed 3 iTrader: (0)	yea go to mont. cycle center uf u like getting ripped off, couple buddies of mine went there and loved the scam so much they fell for it

09-21-2006, 11:46 PM	#12
wakeskate Tri-State Aficionado Banned Join Date: May 2006 Member #1917 My Ride: 03 wrx iTrader: (0)	i think hyabusas are pretty good learner bike, actually the r6s aree sick i think they are 600 so would be good.

09-22-2006, 02:27 AM	#15
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09-22-2006, 07:49 AM	#16
driftingeric2k4 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, NY Member #2026 My Ride: 2000 Ford Mustang GT/C iTrader: (0)	The GSXR is the best in that class hands down. Whether or not its the best for a new rider is up for arguing. Just don't be an idiot and get a liter bike unless you want to end up as a smear on the asphalt. My bike is a 600 cc Yamaha FZ6 (same engine as the R6, retuned for bottom end) and I honestly wouldnt notice the difference stepping up to a 750cc. I mean, I personally cant shift through six gears in 4.6 seconds. Quarter mile time for my bike is 11.5ish. That is plenty fast no matter how you slice it. Be safe, and ride well within your limits.