Official Sportbike/Crotchrocket Thread

[euroshark]

I picked this 2004 ZZR1200 up this spring and got a killer deal on it. It might not be a pure sport bike, but at the very least it would fall into the "seriously sporty touring bike" category. 160hp, 186mph at the top of 6th, 0-60 in less than 3 seconds, 0-100 in just over 6 seconds and it's pretty comfy. The huge bonus is that it gets 50-55mpg on the highway!

[Kershaw]

looks really nice.

[Miasma]

Whoops missed this thread.

Just picked up my first bike earlier today, for $250!

Early 1983 Kawasaki GPZ 750.



Needs carbs done, a battery, a seat, and a mirror. Pretty excited! I will take some better pics of it soon, I have the missing fairings in a box aswell.

[evandael]

This summer I'm taking the free PA motorcycle license course.

Then when college is over, I'm buying a little gift for myself...




can't fucking wait.

[5spoke]

My first/current bike, 2001 Suzuki SV650S.

Recent pics in winter mode with hand guards to keep the wind down.






With bags for a trip.

[OOMPH!]

If that's not sex for your ears I don't know what is.....I love the full Leo Vince exhaust. Still haven't pulled the trigger on a bike because of funds but I'm aiming for a '07 R6 either Candy Red or Charcoal.

[bzboardz]

[NigelStu]

This summer I'm taking the free PA motorcycle license course.

Then when college is over, I'm buying a little gift for myself...




can't fucking wait.

Very nice. Speed Triples are monsters. I'm a fan of the Street Triple R myself. Maybe this next summer I'll replace the current '05 Speed Four with one. Love the light weight and nimbleness combined with a more streetable stance compared tot eh sport bikes, but the latest Daytona 675 SE is fricken awesome.

[NigelStu]

600ccs is alot of power the first time you hop on a bike. Not sure thats the ideal starting point.

That being said, 250 is enough to get yourself killed anyway.

So is 49cc's. But that would be embarrassing to die that way.

[Miasma]

Anyone have a suggestion for a Kawasaki forum?

Also I have a short list of what needs to be done to her.

-Acquire and install a seat.
-Acquire and install a mirror.
-New tires.
-Brake pads.
-Change out all the fluids.
-Get a jet kit for the carbs.
-Get missing throttle valve.
-Rebuild carbs with jet kit.
-Replace left lower fairing.
-Fork seals.
-Add late model coilover.

More as I come to it. Not in a rush, it is my first bike and I want to do it all right so progress will be slow.

[Ryan...]

My girlfriend is on Ninjette or something, it sucks as much as you'd guess from the name lol

Just sold my 600rr, i'm currently saving my pennies for my next purchase, an 07-08 Ducati 1098. I'm hoping towards the end of this year I can pull the trigger on one :)

[merrrr]

smokin a jefferey in the first pic :)

[merrrr]

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1632800464802

[LJ851]

Just got back from a nice ride on one of my motorbikes.




here is another.

[5Toes]

Im thinking about getting a little CB125. $300 for a non running that has been sitting, or $550 or so for a minty running one.

hahahaha I just read the whole thread, and yeah I know you will laugh... flame suit on.

But I think a cafe 125 would be bitchin. I love thumpers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwFb4GmZdAM