Adding another to the stable
Road Captain
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I've had my Sporty for about 2 years now and it's been a great 2 years...but being human and always wanting more I'm slowly planning on getting another bike since variety is the spice of life.
I started off at looking at other Harley models but nothing really stands out like the Nightster did to me when I first saw it...in fact, personally, the newer models have been kind of disappointing.
So, I decided to go the complete opposite direction and started looking at crotch rockets. Not knowing anything about the correct protocol for being a squid poser, I started off looking at the supersport 600cc models like the R6, ZX-6R, CBR 600RR, etc. However, I soon found that although these are awesome machines, they're really built for the track and not really practical for the type of riding I like to do so now I'm looking at the detuned versions and really like the Ninja 650R.
Right now, I'm in the mindset that I would never sell the Sporty. However, I'm interested in some of you guys out there that have a Sportster but also have a crotch rocket and want to know what it's like having the two different types of bikes? Do you end up just riding one while the other collects dust? I guess it would vary from person to person but any experiences would help.
Thanks.
I started off at looking at other Harley models but nothing really stands out like the Nightster did to me when I first saw it...in fact, personally, the newer models have been kind of disappointing.
So, I decided to go the complete opposite direction and started looking at crotch rockets. Not knowing anything about the correct protocol for being a squid poser, I started off looking at the supersport 600cc models like the R6, ZX-6R, CBR 600RR, etc. However, I soon found that although these are awesome machines, they're really built for the track and not really practical for the type of riding I like to do so now I'm looking at the detuned versions and really like the Ninja 650R.
Right now, I'm in the mindset that I would never sell the Sporty. However, I'm interested in some of you guys out there that have a Sportster but also have a crotch rocket and want to know what it's like having the two different types of bikes? Do you end up just riding one while the other collects dust? I guess it would vary from person to person but any experiences would help.
Thanks.
I still have it, but I have no desire to get on it unless I'm taking it to the track.
In my opinion, if you have awesome curvy roads at your disposal, yours won't collect dust, as you will have that desire go out and really carve asphalt as only a sportbike can.
Personally, my FZ6 is for sale because here in the middle of the flattest land on earth, where there are literally NO curvy roads or mountains for hundreds of miles, sportbikes are boring unless you are breaking the speed limit in highly criminal amounts.
For you in NC, I'd say get a used 600, get the suspension sorted out for your weight and riding style, and have a blast on those mountain roads!!!
p.s. - My 2007 FZ-6 is for sale and has some awesome mods. If anyone is interested, send me a PM.
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Road Captain
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From: North Carolina
EDIT: did a quick google search and found tons of 'em
I take that back...I like the stock bars better
YMMV.Yeah, I love the twisties and although the Sporty is fun, I think a sport bike is definitely a better tool to carve them wicked turns. I don't think I would ever cruise around in the Ninja but mountains are only 3 hours away and NC is a pretty good state for someone with the twisty addiction.
Last edited by jbyun; Sep 3, 2011 at 06:04 PM.
ninja 650r is a good choice in bike man if you want a change and want to get your feet wet on a sport bike. you can also take it to the track if you ever want to experience that at some point. i've seen a few out there. they obviously aren't geared like the zx6 but you can still lean them plenty far and go plenty fast! good luck j.....
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Ever consider a Supermoto? They can be had pretty cheap. And will do everything a sport bike will do except mach 5. Thats what my second bike is. Also can tear off into the woods when you feel like it.
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From: San Francisco
I just bought what was supposed to be a 2nd bike because my N was in the shop for months. I picked up a 1980 Yamaha SR500. I love it. Rare, cool, a kick-only single with old school kinda bonneville looks. It's a cult bike. It's way more comfortable to ride than my N with it's forgiving suspension, but it's just not a harley. when I get my N back we'll see which one gets ridden.
I wanted a dual-sport and still do, but I just can't touch the ground even a little on most, and the SR was a great deal, I can definitely sell it for more than I paid.
I wanted a dual-sport and still do, but I just can't touch the ground even a little on most, and the SR was a great deal, I can definitely sell it for more than I paid.
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My Sportster is my sport bike, but I've kicked around the idea of a Suzuki SV 650S, or a DRZ400 (with and/or without supermoto tires), or a Kawasaki ZR-7S. A new Triumph Sprint GT or Street Triple wouldn't suck. Maybe a new Honda CBR250. The list goes on forever. The thing is, I only want to buy another bike, not sell one. Perhaps a used XR1200, or a bagger...