Sports bikes

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Before I go ahead of myself and say that I want to buy a sportsbike I want to say this... I do realize the insurance would be insane and I probably wouldnt be able to drive it around til I was older. But anyways I was wondering if any NS'ers have sports bikes and what their take on them is? What are they like in terms of being on the road? What precautions do you take so as not to put yourself in a bad spot? Other than the danger factors, what is it like? Is it hard to get accustomed to the steering/general characteristics of the bike? What are some good brands or bikes and which tend to be more quality than others? Which brands are known for durabilty? Well, I think you gusy get the point, I just want a little info on riding sports bikes around. Thanks..

Aug 10 2006 11:31AM

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j.bird

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I want a GSX-R so damn bad. Like you have no idea, but I will not allow myself to have one, because I will kill myself on it. I've ridden dirtbikes for like 3 years now, and i think I am TOO comfortable. Plus I have 4 speeding/traffic tickets. And I'm only 18. Been pulled over a total of 12 times. So I know one day I would get excited and do something stupid and have to lay it down. Which is no good when you are flying down the street on a crotch rocket.

Aug 10 2006 11:54AM

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TeleRyder

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Ive ridden sportbikes for years now, street riding is something I will never give up. There are only two type of riders; those who have been down and those who are going down. Just because your $8k sportbike can out-perform $80,000+ worth of sports car does not mean you have too! Know your limits and ride within them. Take the MFS course. Buy gear!!! Dont be that squid with flip-flops, shorts and white wife beater. End of PSA...

Im not gonna lie, riding is awesome. IMO sportbikes are the zenith of the motorcycle; its purest form. I would recommend starting out with a smaller bike like a Katana, YZF-600R, F4i or Ninja 500R, but I know guys who started on liter bikes and who are still around. If you have any interest in riding at all, then go for it. You will not regret it. I would sell my car if I could figure out a way to get my skis to the slopes on my bike during the winter.

Aug 10 2006 12:38PM

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ninjea

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you don't need a sport bike, this is all you need

a friend of mine has one, and it rides so smooth, best bike i've ever riden.

Aug 10 2006 1:48PM

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KEVTRON

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^you know hes talking about motorcycles right?

haha iwant a cbr600 it looks sickk

Aug 10 2006 7:02PM

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garrett.

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while were on the subject, u dont want that bike..u want this one

40 baby

Aug 10 2006 7:07PM

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ninjea

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haha, the scott is way better

and yeah i know he was talking about motorcycles. He dosen't need one if he thinks hes going to kill himself, DH is way more fun

Aug 11 2006 1:30PM

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Aenigma

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Yeah, for the price of a bike you could get a super nice SC V10 and enough armor to make you nearly invincible. Or you could buy a Hayabusa and go do wheelies at 150mph.

Aug 11 2006 1:43PM

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FuckThePolice

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you cant do fucking wheelies on a busa.

Aug 11 2006 1:58PM

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Aenigma

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I've seen it done, I'm quite certain you can.

Aug 11 2006 2:06PM

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ninjea

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you, my friend, are wrong

Aug 11 2006 2:08PM

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TeleRyder

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how about wheelies on a goldwing?

Aug 11 2006 2:12PM

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OpIvy

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I can't get the video right now ( work has youtube.com blocked ) but go to youtube search for Ghost Rider and look for a video with hayabusa in the title. If you haven't found it by the time I get home, i'll link to it.

Aug 11 2006 2:29PM

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pbplaya69

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Start out with something smaller like a R6 by yamaha or a cbr600 or gsxr600. Just play it smart when riding dont hang out in blind spots of other cars. If you plan on using it for more of comuting just drive it like you would a car and obey the laws. Now if you plan on spliting wigs check out some of the videos on Sbfreaks.com

Aug 11 2006 3:45PM

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OpIvy

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Here you go http://youtube.com/watch?v=ud_gXPCMUDw

Aug 11 2006 5:14PM

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KEVTRON

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