which one? exterior mods or a used sports bike?
Originally Posted by phat04350z
What about being dead? And not many bikes can go 190 mph...
I'd go for the bike. At the end of the day its difficult to match the adrenaline rush of todays sportbike (especially given the cost). A weight to power ratio of less than 3.5lbs/bhp (in a 600) is hard to describe in words.
From a saftey standpoint, yes they are riskier, but the truth is most motorcycle accidents are rider error (note that when riding a bike...YOU have to pay more attention to the other drivers and anticipate their actions). If you are a risky driver in a car, your chances of getting in an accident on a bike are much higher. BUT, if you are a responsible driver, I don't think the risk is that much higher (and I've ridden for 12+ years without one close call). What this means is I leave the crazy 150mph runs for the track and ride responsible around traffic.
My baby:
From a saftey standpoint, yes they are riskier, but the truth is most motorcycle accidents are rider error (note that when riding a bike...YOU have to pay more attention to the other drivers and anticipate their actions). If you are a risky driver in a car, your chances of getting in an accident on a bike are much higher. BUT, if you are a responsible driver, I don't think the risk is that much higher (and I've ridden for 12+ years without one close call). What this means is I leave the crazy 150mph runs for the track and ride responsible around traffic.
My baby:
Originally Posted by Blacryan
... did I say it was going to destroy the Z? The SV's stock run 12's... That's decent enough to beat to basically any Z non FI. I in no way meant that it would eat your so omfg amazingly awesome Z... I was simply stating that the SV's are AWESOME bikes and are in no way slouchs like some choose to believe.
BTW-while its not fair to compare an SV to my mod'd car, I have much respect for SV's...Ive ridden my friends and its a blast-very torquey and tons of fun.maxpowers-that is a beautiful bike! Have more pics?
Last edited by Alberto; Jan 8, 2008 at 09:28 AM.
Originally Posted by Blacryan
... did I say it was going to destroy the Z? The SV's stock run 12's... That's decent enough to beat to basically any Z non FI. I in no way meant that it would eat your so omfg amazingly awesome Z... I was simply stating that the SV's are AWESOME bikes and are in no way slouchs like some choose to believe.
wow...how do bert's nuts taste bro?!?
I KEED
Originally Posted by Alberto
No you didnt say it would destroy me, but you did say it would keep up, and it wouldnt, and didnt, I calrified that for you and you got your panties in a bunch BTW-while its not fair to compare an SV to my mod'd car, I have much respect for SV's...Ive ridden my friends and its a blast-very torquey and tons of fun.
maxpowers-that is a beautiful bike! Have more pics?
BTW-while its not fair to compare an SV to my mod'd car, I have much respect for SV's...Ive ridden my friends and its a blast-very torquey and tons of fun.maxpowers-that is a beautiful bike! Have more pics?
?For much much cheaper he could be staying right next to your Z, then what it cost to get your Z there
Originally Posted by NoahzBurnt
wow...how do bert's nuts taste bro?!?
I KEED
I KEED
Last edited by Blacryan; Jan 8, 2008 at 10:29 AM.
Originally Posted by nuckinfutz74
I've already been down, with some arshole pulling out in front of me. I was in the hospital for a week, had totally broken out of place wrist, broken shoulder, 4 broken ribs, broken bones in my spine, bruised brain, and a punctured lung, and other misc bruises. That was on my 900, got a 1000 a 2 months later, and jumped right back on the horse. Point is, it doesn't matter how it happens, but when it's your time, you can't do anything about it. I am not going to run around in life, worrying about when I am going to die. And most all new 1000's will get you to 190. I am not saying it's an everyday thing, but when you get a chance, it's a nice rush!
and for this first time buyer he would definitely get into a lot less trouble on a 600 then 1000cc. there is always the potential of being fatally injured on any bike, but the 600s are quite a bit more forgiving than the 1000s.
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Originally Posted by nuckinfutz74
I've already been down, with some arshole pulling out in front of me. I was in the hospital for a week, had totally broken out of place wrist, broken shoulder, 4 broken ribs, broken bones in my spine, bruised brain, and a punctured lung, and other misc bruises. That was on my 900, got a 1000 a 2 months later, and jumped right back on the horse. Point is, it doesn't matter how it happens, but when it's your time, you can't do anything about it. I am not going to run around in life, worrying about when I am going to die. And most all new 1000's will get you to 190. I am not saying it's an everyday thing, but when you get a chance, it's a nice rush!
I rather not add to that date of when I kick the bucket. Anyone in NJ knows how bad drivers are and to add a bike to the mix is just bad. I have been on a bike but to own one is just not that great for me. I rather have a 11 or 10 sec daily driver car
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A timing retard eliminator or TRE can fix that 186mph limit on a bike. It only costs about $100. Get the bike. '05 Gixxer 1K owner here & no car can touch it unless you are pushing 1000+whp. You will learn to be a better driver in a car if your own a bike as well because since you have to ride & be aware of your surroundings 100% of the time, that habit will be carried over to your driving in a car. As previously stated by others, you will drive slower in your Z if you own a bike. You will never ever get the speed rush out of your Z that you get with a sportbike. I'm not taking anything away from the Z. It's fun for what it is. There's an old saying. People drive cars because they have to, while others ride bikes because they want to.
Originally Posted by ZR_Yancy
You will learn to be a better driver in a car if your own a bike as well because since you have to ride & be aware of your surroundings 100% of the time, that habit will be carried over to your driving in a car.
Originally Posted by Blacryan
You car is moded... who says he couldn’t mod a SV650? I know plenty of SV650's that will rape your car... Did I at any point say it was a stock SV650 ?
For much much cheaper he could be staying right next to your Z, then what it cost to get your Z there
You seem to be the 1 nut cupping him, why don’t you tell me?
?For much much cheaper he could be staying right next to your Z, then what it cost to get your Z there
You seem to be the 1 nut cupping him, why don’t you tell me?
Originally Posted by ZR_Yancy
A timing retard eliminator or TRE can fix that 186mph limit on a bike. It only costs about $100. Get the bike. '05 Gixxer 1K owner here & no car can touch it unless you are pushing 1000+whp. You will learn to be a better driver in a car if your own a bike as well because since you have to ride & be aware of your surroundings 100% of the time, that habit will be carried over to your driving in a car. As previously stated by others, you will drive slower in your Z if you own a bike. You will never ever get the speed rush out of your Z that you get with a sportbike. I'm not taking anything away from the Z. It's fun for what it is. There's an old saying. People drive cars because they have to, while others ride bikes because they want to.
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Originally Posted by davidv
Why not add a pickup truck and kitchen remodeling?
Originally Posted by maxpowers
I'd go for the bike. At the end of the day its difficult to match the adrenaline rush of todays sportbike (especially given the cost). A weight to power ratio of less than 3.5lbs/bhp (in a 600) is hard to describe in words.
From a saftey standpoint, yes they are riskier, but the truth is most motorcycle accidents are rider error (note that when riding a bike...YOU have to pay more attention to the other drivers and anticipate their actions). If you are a risky driver in a car, your chances of getting in an accident on a bike are much higher. BUT, if you are a responsible driver, I don't think the risk is that much higher (and I've ridden for 12+ years without one close call). What this means is I leave the crazy 150mph runs for the track and ride responsible around traffic.
My baby:
From a saftey standpoint, yes they are riskier, but the truth is most motorcycle accidents are rider error (note that when riding a bike...YOU have to pay more attention to the other drivers and anticipate their actions). If you are a risky driver in a car, your chances of getting in an accident on a bike are much higher. BUT, if you are a responsible driver, I don't think the risk is that much higher (and I've ridden for 12+ years without one close call). What this means is I leave the crazy 150mph runs for the track and ride responsible around traffic.
My baby:
