Half a Car: The Motorbike Thread

[dubshow]

I had that same feeling. I just wanted to give it a fair shake after riding one. Right now the fz07 in used form has the best value.

fz07 is meh. also man killer.

So is a drz... Says the man that's never ridden one.

[4zilch]

fz07 is meh. also man killer.

So is a drz... Says the man that's never ridden one.

I support an FZ07 decision. Solid bike, aftermarket is starting to come around.

If you're considering twins, add the latest Ninja 650.

http://www.cyclenews.com/2017/02/articl ... irst-test/

[dubshow]

So is a drz... Says the man that's never ridden one.

I support an FZ07 decision. Solid bike, aftermarket is starting to come around.

If you're considering twins, add the latest Ninja 650.

http://www.cyclenews.com/2017/02/articl ... irst-test/

i'll give that a shake too. They arent super common on used market yet. Im also concerned about seating position. I really do like the upright style of the fz07.

[4zilch]

I support an FZ07 decision. Solid bike, aftermarket is starting to come around.

If you're considering twins, add the latest Ninja 650.

http://www.cyclenews.com/2017/02/articl ... irst-test/

i'll give that a shake too. They arent super common on used market yet. Im also concerned about seating position. I really do like the upright style of the fz07.

The used Ninja's will hit eventually and they'll be cheap when they do. I haven't sat on a 650 yet, so I'm not sure how they'll compare seating wise, but from pics, it doesn't seem to have crazy ergos.

Added comparison

[Barnes93cb]

I love the look of the FZ07. And the price is pretty solid too. If my back were better and I didnt have more use for bags I would be all over one.

[goIftdibrad]

I love the look of the FZ07. And the price is pretty solid too. If my back were better and I didnt have more use for bags I would be all over one.

keep hitting those weights and work on your core and the back will get better.

[dubshow]

Trav

Funny thing. I walked in to local diller where friends work. They had a lightly used 2017 ninjar 650. Nothing was logged in system on it but they had 6500$ on the tag. I'd guess they gave 5k on trade based on nada. I sat on it and will give it a test on Saturday.

Will compare to the FJ 09.

Richie is harrasing me that's it's a gay bike. I'd still love to find a 2007-09 SV 650 naked. Just nothing at a reasonable price locally. That market has dried up.

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[stripethree]

Richie is harrasing me that's it's a gay bike. I'd still love to find a 2007-09 SV 650 naked. Just nothing at a reasonable price locally. That market has dried up.

Gay bike? Pfft. Whatever. Give less fucks. Doesn't Ted give much bigger bikes a run for their money on his tiny Ninja? Buy what you want bruh.

[stripethree]

Richie is harrasing me that's it's a gay bike. I'd still love to find a 2007-09 SV 650 naked. Just nothing at a reasonable price locally. That market has dried up.

Gay bike? Pfft. Whatever. Give less fucks. Doesn't Ted give much bigger bikes a run for their money on the track with his Ninja? Buy what you want bruh.

[stripethree]

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[CorvetteWaxer]

Richie is harrasing me that's it's a gay bike. I'd still love to find a 2007-09 SV 650 naked. Just nothing at a reasonable price locally. That market has dried up.

Gay bike? Pfft. Whatever. Give less fucks. Doesn't Ted give much bigger bikes a run for their money on his tiny Ninja? Buy what you want bruh, unless it's a Kawasaki and not an H2.

Fixed.

[goIftdibrad]

Richie is harrasing me that's it's a gay bike. I'd still love to find a 2007-09 SV 650 naked. Just nothing at a reasonable price locally. That market has dried up.

Gay bike? Pfft. Whatever. Give less fucks. Doesn't Ted give much bigger bikes a run for their money on his tiny Ninja? Buy what you want bruh.

yes, he does.

[dubshow]

Gay bike? Pfft. Whatever. Give less fucks. Doesn't Ted give much bigger bikes a run for their money on the track with his Ninja? Buy what you want bruh.

yeah, and his is a 250. This 650 is pretty good. Ive honestly never had a bike with aero. It just looks like every other "crotch rocket" imho. The riding position isnt bad. The bars felt and looked cheap with the cast position.

[4zilch]

Richie is harrasing me that's it's a gay bike. I'd still love to find a 2007-09 SV 650 naked. Just nothing at a reasonable price locally. That market has dried up.

Gay bike? Pfft. Whatever. Give less fucks. Doesn't Ted give much bigger bikes a run for their money on his tiny Ninja? Buy what you want bruh.

You can put a label on most bikes, ride what you like and what you can afford.

[dubshow]

Gay bike? Pfft. Whatever. Give less fucks. Doesn't Ted give much bigger bikes a run for their money on his tiny Ninja? Buy what you want bruh.

You can put a label on most bikes, ride what you like and what you can afford.

best option is looking like buying the FJ 09 from my dad. He hasn't ridden it in a year now.

[Barnes93cb]

I love the look of the FZ07. And the price is pretty solid too. If my back were better and I didnt have more use for bags I would be all over one.

keep hitting those weights and work on your core and the back will get better.

That’s what the physical therapist said. And it’s what I’ve been working on.

Although if I get this. I won’t get the street glide. Can’t afford two bikes at once. So I need to evaluate how badly I want bags.

[goIftdibrad]

keep hitting those weights and work on your core and the back will get better.

That’s what the physical therapist said. And it’s what I’ve been working on.

Although if I get this. I won’t get the street glide. Can’t afford two bikes at once. So I need to evaluate how badly I want bags.

Lots of sport touring bikes have upright seating AND factory bags available. Yamaha FJ-09 being one of the best in market for that segment.

I mean for the 25k street glide you can have a realllly nice kitted out ducati multistrada that does EVERYTHING better than the harley besides "feel like a couch"

[4zilch]

That’s what the physical therapist said. And it’s what I’ve been working on.

Although if I get this. I won’t get the street glide. Can’t afford two bikes at once. So I need to evaluate how badly I want bags.

Lots of sport touring bikes have upright seating AND factory bags available. Yamaha FJ-09 being one of the best in market for that segment.

I mean for the 25k street glide you can have a realllly nice kitted out ducati multistrada that does EVERYTHING better than the harley besides "feel like a couch"

Also evaluate your needs. I never even installed the OEM bags on my Multistrada - they literally sat on a shelf in my garage for 2 years of ownershit. I thought I needed them but in reality I wasn't going anywhere that needed more than a backpack or a pillon bag.

[Apex]

Lots of sport touring bikes have upright seating AND factory bags available. Yamaha FJ-09 being one of the best in market for that segment.

I mean for the 25k street glide you can have a realllly nice kitted out ducati multistrada that does EVERYTHING better than the harley besides "feel like a couch"

Also evaluate your needs. I never even installed the OEM bags on my Multistrada - they literally sat on a shelf in my garage for 2 years of ownershit. I thought I needed them but in reality I wasn't going anywhere that needed more than a backpack or a pillon bag.

do you even ADV?

[4zilch]

Also evaluate your needs. I never even installed the OEM bags on my Multistrada - they literally sat on a shelf in my garage for 2 years of ownershit. I thought I needed them but in reality I wasn't going anywhere that needed more than a backpack or a pillon bag.

do you even ADV?

[Apex]

do you even ADV?

[Barnes93cb]

The concept of a couch is appealing. In addition to the bags. I could use the bags multiple times a week when I have PT. My boots, gym shoes, uniform, and gym clothes plus shower gear are a bit too much for a backpack. The bags on my Bolt are too small. But other bikes may have better options.

And I also wouldnt buy a new street glide. Im looking at something in the 10-12k realm.

[dubshow]

The concept of a couch is appealing. In addition to the bags. I could use the bags multiple times a week when I have PT. My boots, gym shoes, uniform, and gym clothes plus shower gear are a bit too much for a backpack. The bags on my Bolt are too small. But other bikes may have better options.

And I also wouldnt buy a new street glide. Im looking at something in the 10-12k realm.

such money for such crap.

[Barnes93cb]

The concept of a couch is appealing. In addition to the bags. I could use the bags multiple times a week when I have PT. My boots, gym shoes, uniform, and gym clothes plus shower gear are a bit too much for a backpack. The bags on my Bolt are too small. But other bikes may have better options.

And I also wouldnt buy a new street glide. Im looking at something in the 10-12k realm.

such money for such crap.

All matters of personal opinion.

[CorvetteWaxer]

such money for such crap.

All matters of personal opinion.

That.

My RK Special was only slightly more expensive than my Ducati, but is so much more functional. Both have there places and neither are crap, IMO. If I could only own one, I know I wouldn't be selling the Harley.