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**Kirkysboy** · May 16th, 09:47 PM

I'm planning on getting a Yamaha R6 this summer. Just woundering what you got, how much the bike/insurance is and any wrecks??

**Z PYRO** · May 16th, 09:49 PM

Crotch Rockets v.2

**1337** · May 16th, 11:50 PM

The R6 is one of my favorite bikes. Definitly grab one if you can afford it. They are very expensive though.

If you're on a price budget, look into an older Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7 or ZX-6R.

**Gangsta_Redneck** · May 16th, 11:56 PM

not old enough yet but i am in love witht he GSX i want one with some sticky tires on it

**1337** · May 17th, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by z71redneck08

not old enough yet but i am in love witht he GSX i want one with some sticky tires on it

omg

***martix_agent*** · May 17th, 11:58 AM

r6 is wonderful, you wont' be dissapointed. know a guy who owns one and every time somebody rides it the rant and rave about hwo good it is. Why havent' i ridden it? cuz I'm 5'6 140 lbs and don't wanna lay his bike down.

**SWATORNOT** · May 17th, 12:44 PM

I have test rode an R6 and an R1, by all means if this is your first bike stay away from the R1 let alone any gixxers.

The R6 is a fabulous bike to ride, easy to get into a corner and back up when coming out of them. the overall ride comfort is pretty good however i would plan on riding it long distances as your back will start to hurt from being hunched over for so long.

If you can afford this inssurance and the payments go for it...just remember these words of advice....

"Dress for the Crash not the ride"

**Kirkysboy** · May 17th, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by martix_agent

r6 is wonderful, you wont' be dissapointed. know a guy who owns one and every time somebody rides it the rant and rave about hwo good it is. Why havent' i ridden it? cuz I'm 5'6 140 lbs and don't wanna lay his bike down.

Hahaha

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Originally Posted by 1337PAINTBALLER

The R6 is one of my favorite bikes. Definitly grab one if you can afford it. They are very expensive though.

If you're on a price budget, look into an older Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7 or ZX-6R.

I dont know what year I'll be getting, but its deff not going to be a new one (dont have the $$$ for that yet or the insurance costs).

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Originally Posted by SWATORNOT

I have test rode an R6 and an R1, by all means if this is your first bike stay away from the R1 let alone any gixxers.

The R6 is a fabulous bike to ride, easy to get into a corner and back up when coming out of them. the overall ride comfort is pretty good however i would plan on riding it long distances as your back will start to hurt from being hunched over for so long.

If you can afford this inssurance and the payments go for it...just remember these words of advice....

"Dress for the Crash not the ride"

Yea I was thinking about the R1, I thought that would be completely badass but then started talking to some bike guys and on forums and realized its too much for a newbie hahaha. So the R6 was the next choice. I heard State Farm has good insurance rates for bikes and I'm deff getting some top equipment for protection.

**ViP_ViPeR** · May 17th, 03:09 PM

yea i was the same way...i wanted a R1 real bad and then i talked to some people so now im down to the R6 and dont plan on going any lower. You defenitely need to wear your leathers whenever you go out

**1337** · May 17th, 05:04 PM

Another good thing about the R6 is it redlines at like 16,000 RPMs. They aren't the best drag bikes but are indeed one of the best track bikes.

All in all I would choose an R6 or CBR 600f4i or CBR 600RR

***Skurge*** · May 17th, 08:21 PM

I have a 96 Suzuki kitana 750 sitting in the garage at my moms house

needs a few things fixed on it, but it is very fast and goes well over 160.

for a 96 it has very low miles, like 9000

**1337** · May 17th, 08:28 PM

Damn Katanas can push over 160?

I'm not a big fan of Katanas or as some people say "Canatuna" but I wouldn't mind one.

Got pics of it skurge?

**tmaxx_2.5** · May 18th, 09:15 PM

most of my friends have them, ima prolly get one during the summer.

list of friends' bikes:
susuki 600
honda 600
yamaha 600
kawasaki 600
kawasaki 636 i think
kawasaki 250
and some others have some crusiers

**Kirkysboy** · May 18th, 10:03 PM

One thing I dont know that I need to look into is how many miles is a lot??

**1337** · May 18th, 10:06 PM

Depends on the year.

If you're looking at like a 2003/2004 and it was almost 20,000 i'd say that's a lot.

***martix_agent*** · May 18th, 11:02 PM

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Hahaha

hey come on, can you blame me?

**Snip3r** · May 18th, 11:32 PM

I really want one for graduation and my dad is somewhat giving in...and from the beginning Ive wanted a Busa...and a neighbor has a 2002 with low miles 65xx on it. He told me he'd let me have the bike for 8 grand. Well...I love this bike...Ive drove it and borrowed it for the weekends and such. It is one of the most beautiful bikes Ive ever seen. But the "terms me and my dad spoke about were getting rid of the yukon and my Iroc and getting me something else as well (i.e. 1989 cavalier, something along the old beater lines) What do you guys think?

**1337** · May 18th, 11:36 PM

Don't get a Busa you'll end up getting hurt on it. 1300cc is not the bike to start with...

**Snip3r** · May 18th, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1337PAINTBALLER

Don't get a Busa you'll end up getting hurt on it. 1300cc is not the bike to start with...

Ive riden it...a lot...and Ive riden 929s...tons of 600s. I feel confident on it...Ive taken it to Myrtle Beach (hour drive) numerous times...so Im fine with it and very comfortable with it...

***Skurge*** · May 19th, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1337PAINTBALLER

Damn Katanas can push over 160?

I'm not a big fan of Katanas or as some people say "Canatuna" but I wouldn't mind one.

Got pics of it skurge?

i dont have pics ATM but next time i'm at my moms i'll grab a few

ya over 160 no prob, it has a few tings done to it though

stage 3 jet kit, modified exaust, and a couple other things