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Old 05-10-2005, 10:35 PM
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as soon as my car sells im gonna be getting a running 3rd gen camaro or firebird and ill also be getting a nice little crotch rocket. ive ridden before but im not that experienced, i had a gixxer 600 for a few months a little over a year ago, but didnt do much besides drive it to and from work over the summer. it wasnt my main mode of transportation since i had a car. i want something fast, im not into all the wheelies and such, but i also dont wanna kill myself by not being experienced enough. im kinda wondering if i should get another 600 and either mod it or buy it modded so its a bit faster, or if i should go with a bigger cc bike and just ease into that (like a 750 or even 900)

also what brands are the best? i know a lot of it is personal preference, and keep in mind i wont be stunting, just cruzin and racing, but whats been successful for all of you? im just kinda dumb when it comes to the subject

any help would be great! and i cant wait to be out riding!! hopefully project 3rd gen wont get faster than the bike
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I say go with another 600. Just because you had a 600 before does not mean you've taken all it had to offer. There is more to a bike than just straight line acceleration. IMO.
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I say go with another 600. Just because you had a 600 before does not mean you've taken all it had to offer. There is more to a bike than just straight line acceleration. IMO.
i agree 100%... im just worried if i get a 600 im gonna outgrow it real fast.. i have ridden a busa before and some other pretty stout bikes, and the main thing is im responsible about it, im not shooting 160mph down city roads.. what do you think is the best all around 600? by the way depending on what i get for my car and how much the 3rd gen costs, im looking to spend between 4 grand and 4500 right now
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Originally Posted by elements
you will be the first to do so
im talking about speed wise.. like topspeed and acceleration
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Originally Posted by formula69
im talking about speed wise.. like topspeed and acceleration
I would offer to sell you mine if I could ever get it running

You could grow into it... probably a fine starter setup.
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Well if your interested I have a 2002 F4i for $4500.
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stay with a 600 for now because if you have a 750 or bigger bike you WILL!!! try to test the limits as you will the 600 but the 600 is a little more forgiving so untill you get comfy on a bike and not just in a straight line either stay with the 600 and GO TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE SAFTY COARSE!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont care how long you have been riding your friends bikes take the coarse and WEAR YOUR GEAR!!!!
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? coming from a guy who first bike was/is a 929?
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pmed you let me know man
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my first ever bike was a 1000..... fuck it mite as well die on something fast.
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