Why your bike?

JK · 03-30-2009, 09:41 PM

i wanted the motor. (sv650) useable, reliable, tons of aftermarket and CHEAP! since it was going to see alot of miles, simplicity was key also. didnt want to dissasemble half the bike everytime i wanted to change plugs or oil.

Particle Man · 03-30-2009, 10:40 PM

I liked the usable power band of the SV and liked that I didn't have to take the whole thing apart to change the oil

Mikey · 03-31-2009, 04:06 AM

Let's see, here:

I bought the 636 because when I wanted a new 600SS in '03, it was my favorite. Best powerband by a long shot, a rear suspension that is actually meant for a 200 lb man, and mean looks. Honda's I-4s always excited me about as much as the toaster in my kitchen, the R6 powerband was too peaky, and everyone and their brother had a GSXR. To top it all off, the only motorcycle dealer in town that was worth a damn sold Kawasakis. When I found out it would be available in that gorgeous orange in '04, I ordered one.

I bought the GSXR1100 because I wanted something big and torquey, and I got it cheap because it was ugly. I love that damn thing. It's like riding a gigantic muscle.

The ZZR400 I picked up for free because it was abandoned and the wife was in love with it. It sat in a parking lot exposed to the elements for three years before I tore it down and rebuilt it. It runs fantastically now and really is a brilliant little bike.

zed · 03-31-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Let's see, here:

I bought the 636 because when I wanted a new 600SS in '03, it was my favorite. Best powerband by a long shot, a rear suspension that is actually meant for a 200 lb man, and mean looks. Honda's I-4s always excited me about as much as the toaster in my kitchen, the R6 powerband was too peaky, and everyone and their brother had a GSXR. To top it all off, the only motorcycle dealer in town that was worth a damn sold Kawasakis. When I found out it would be available in that gorgeous orange in '04, I ordered one.

I bought the GSXR1100 because I wanted something big and torquey, and I got it cheap because it was ugly. I love that damn thing. It's like riding a gigantic muscle.

The ZZR400 I picked up for free because it was abandoned and the wife was in love with it. It sat in a parking lot exposed to the elements for three years before I tore it down and rebuilt it. It runs fantastically now and really is a brilliant little bike.

just struck me funny. sorry. LOL

Particle Man · 03-31-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by zed

just struck me funny. sorry. LOL

Trip · 03-31-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zed

just struck me funny. sorry. LOL

He loves to ride the gigantic one eye muscles.

the chi · 03-31-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

But what about highway trips? If I run on the highway for more than 30 minutes, buzzing at 7K rpm gets old, especially with an aftermarket exhaust. So for me a 750 or 1000 is better because the revs are lower.

Nope. Even at 90 on the interstate indicated this past sunday I was still sitting middle of the meter, neither low nor high, thinking btw 7 and 9.

Im just not that aggressive on the street anymore so I dont rev it up high, and I have plenty of power to get me where I wanna go in a hurry and still keep my revs comfortable and low. I dont like screaming engines, even tho I know its what they are sposed to do, I baby my stuff unless Im feeling froggy.

zed · 03-31-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

Nope. Even at 90 on the interstate indicated this past sunday I was still sitting middle of the meter, neither low nor high, thinking btw 7 and 9.

Im just not that aggressive on the street anymore so I dont rev it up high, and I have plenty of power to get me where I wanna go in a hurry and still keep my revs comfortable and low. I dont like screaming engines, even tho I know its what they are sposed to do, I baby my stuff unless Im feeling froggy.

that's still more than the rpm my bike is running at those speeds.

I also don't like all the intake noise from most of the newer 600's.

marko138 · 03-31-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

Nope. Even at 90 on the interstate indicated this past sunday I was still sitting middle of the meter, neither low nor high, thinking btw 7 and 9.

Im just not that aggressive on the street anymore so I dont rev it up high, and I have plenty of power to get me where I wanna go in a hurry and still keep my revs comfortable and low. I dont like screaming engines, even tho I know its what they are sposed to do, I baby my stuff unless Im feeling froggy.

Sounds like me when I rode the Zuk.

03-30-2009, 09:41 PM	#1
JK noodles... dont noodles.. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 427	i wanted the motor. (sv650) useable, reliable, tons of aftermarket and CHEAP! since it was going to see alot of miles, simplicity was key also. didnt want to dissasemble half the bike everytime i wanted to change plugs or oil. __________________ Theres no sense crying over every mistake, you just keep on trying till you run out of cake.

03-30-2009, 10:40 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I liked the usable power band of the SV and liked that I didn't have to take the whole thing apart to change the oil __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-31-2009, 04:06 AM	#3
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	Let's see, here: I bought the 636 because when I wanted a new 600SS in '03, it was my favorite. Best powerband by a long shot, a rear suspension that is actually meant for a 200 lb man, and mean looks. Honda's I-4s always excited me about as much as the toaster in my kitchen, the R6 powerband was too peaky, and everyone and their brother had a GSXR. To top it all off, the only motorcycle dealer in town that was worth a damn sold Kawasakis. When I found out it would be available in that gorgeous orange in '04, I ordered one. I bought the GSXR1100 because I wanted something big and torquey, and I got it cheap because it was ugly. I love that damn thing. It's like riding a gigantic muscle. The ZZR400 I picked up for free because it was abandoned and the wife was in love with it. It sat in a parking lot exposed to the elements for three years before I tore it down and rebuilt it. It runs fantastically now and really is a brilliant little bike. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.