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v6sonoma · 03-25-2015, 02:47 PM

All I'm gonna say is you need to respect the machine. You can get into plenty of trouble on a 600 (or 300 even). If you have a friend that has a sport bike I would test one of there's first. I would say start with a 600. It's got plenty of power. Even the smaller bikes are pretty potent but 600 is probably the sweet spot.

1Coopgt · 03-25-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

Yep. DIWD didnt have gloves on when he went down.... watch at the end

Looks like his Jacket was crap too .

There's no substitute for good leather . I love how he blamed it on building materials ( Another name for sand or gravel ) . I'm thinking he was trying to get the back end of the bike squirrely and didn't count on the back tire getting as much grip as it did which caused the out of control wheelie .

1Coopgt · 03-25-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by maguilar496

My first bike was a 1000.
before that I had just rode quads which is a whole different animal.

At first I took it super slow and had a hard time laying it over to turn.........after riding a couple months I was a pro........and 600 feel small and flimsy.......

At the time I didn't know what I was getting into.........after I bought it and researched it I loved what it was..........a TL1000R..........rare sport v twin with a distinctively exhaust note..........I don't think I'll ever sell it.........but I'm thinking of buying an R1.

Nice Tiller . Lots of torque with that bike . My friend use to race one in WERA . I got to ride it once , quite the beast . Almost the same HP as my 750 but because of the torque it makes it a beast off the line .

1Coopgt · 03-25-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutant Racer

Rebel that's terrible bro. I hope you recovered and all is well.

I found a 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale Tricolore and it's got one hell of a grip on me.

I think I'm doomed.

That is a very expensive bike to Fix and Maintain . Even with bike experience that's not a good choice for a first sportbike . Hope you don't mind me asking but how old are you ?

The Black Knight · 03-25-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Coopgt

That is a very expensive bike to Fix and Maintain . Even with bike experience that's not a good choice for a first sportbike . Hope you don't mind me asking but how old are you ?

I agree as well. I've been riding for a very long time and wouldn't go anywhere near an Italian sportbike. Too tempermental and promblematic. The services on them are more, the maintenance on them are more. Everything is just more. That, and I've never cared for the performance VTwin sound, reminds me too much of a long drawn out fart. Lots of guys love the Vtwins, I prefer the "screamer" engines. Though I will say, Yamaha's crossplane(big bang) engine does sound wonderful.

rebelyell22 · 03-25-2015, 11:46 PM

If you want something Euro, look at the KTM 690 Duke.

Mutant Racer · 03-26-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Coopgt

That is a very expensive bike to Fix and Maintain . Even with bike experience that's not a good choice for a first sportbike . Hope you don't mind me asking but how old are you ?

42. I'm looking at the 600rr's and see what Honda will give me for my Harley. I'll be happy with a Harley but some reason I caught the sporty bug. I don't know why.

RGRCamaro · 03-26-2015, 10:14 AM

I will start with I have never ridden a bike, but I can attest to their speed from races with buddies.

One has a 2006-7ish ZX-6 and from 40 rolls we end up pretty close, with me maybe a nose ahead. I think those are like low 11 second bikes.

Other buddy has a the ZX-14 motor on a ZX-10 frame, its easily a low 9 / high 8 second bike im assuming. I have him in 2nd if I catch, third is close but he is catching, 4th is absolutley no contest. This is with both of us on street tires, he needs DRs bad. That thing past 100mph is STUPID FAST.

So I would say start on the 6. Still a low 11 / high 10 second bike.

Mutant Racer · 03-26-2015, 10:30 AM

I found this for a nice price . CBR600rr and I think I'll go for it.

rebelyell22 · 03-26-2015, 10:43 AM

Black is gonna be hot as hell in the summer

Mutant Racer · 03-26-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

Black is gonna be hot as hell in the summer

Every summer I've ever experienced was hot and some were so hot I was giving off so much radiation a government NEST team found me and sent me to Gitmo for waterboarding thinking I was AL Qaeda. I tried telling themm I was just Irish but they wouldn't believe me. So I might as well ride a hot bike.

That is a true story.

pcrdude · 03-26-2015, 02:37 PM

My best wishes for you! Riding is in my blood, and I will never stop. Please be careful so you can ride the next day!!!!

Mutant Racer · 03-26-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pcrdude

My best wishes for you! Riding is in my blood, and I will never stop. Please be careful so you can ride the next day!!!!

Will do man thank you!

The Black Knight · 03-26-2015, 08:54 PM

You'll be very happy with that 600RR. Black is a nice color too. Wear your gear and keep the rubber side down

03-25-2015, 02:47 PM	#71
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	All I'm gonna say is you need to respect the machine. You can get into plenty of trouble on a 600 (or 300 even). If you have a friend that has a sport bike I would test one of there's first. I would say start with a 600. It's got plenty of power. Even the smaller bikes are pretty potent but 600 is probably the sweet spot. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-25-2015, 11:46 PM	#76
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	If you want something Euro, look at the KTM 690 Duke. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

03-26-2015, 10:14 AM	#78
RGRCamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 538	I will start with I have never ridden a bike, but I can attest to their speed from races with buddies. One has a 2006-7ish ZX-6 and from 40 rolls we end up pretty close, with me maybe a nose ahead. I think those are like low 11 second bikes. Other buddy has a the ZX-14 motor on a ZX-10 frame, its easily a low 9 / high 8 second bike im assuming. I have him in 2nd if I catch, third is close but he is catching, 4th is absolutley no contest. This is with both of us on street tires, he needs DRs bad. That thing past 100mph is STUPID FAST. So I would say start on the 6. Still a low 11 / high 10 second bike. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 - 672rwhp/581rwtq - 91 octane tune

03-26-2015, 10:43 AM	#80
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	Black is gonna be hot as hell in the summer __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

03-26-2015, 02:37 PM	#82
pcrdude Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 233	My best wishes for you! Riding is in my blood, and I will never stop. Please be careful so you can ride the next day!!!! __________________ My other ride.

03-26-2015, 10:30 AM	#79
Mutant Racer Drives: 2015 2LT Torch Red C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,807 View My Garage	I found this for a nice price . CBR600rr and I think I'll go for it.

03-26-2015, 08:54 PM	#84
The Black Knight 2013 Black LFX Drives: '13 1LS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 186 View My Garage	You'll be very happy with that 600RR. Black is a nice color too. Wear your gear and keep the rubber side down __________________ 2013 Camaro 2003 GSX-R1000K3 ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Mods: Flowmaster Series 10's axle back, Black ZL1 20X9 wheels(from Factory Reproductions), K&N Typhoon cold air intake, 20% window tint(all sides & back), gun metal hash marks, black outs for Camaro and Chevy badges, Vitesse Throttle Controller