Should I Sell the 06?

z064life · 01-09-2013, 08:35 AM

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Squid.

No ohlins on it? Pussy

100% showroom stock on that one still

Gearheaded · 01-09-2013, 08:38 AM

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100% showroom stock on that one still

Do the pipes drag? My old man's Vulcan does. Pipes and pegs, I can't stand the thing

bacchus40 · 01-09-2013, 09:06 AM

i've ridden my old man's 1300VTX in the twisties... gawd awful... could barely lean that thang before i was fartin' sparks...

imo, they're only worth it for longer trips, where you'll encounter days of flat desert roads...

drjak · 01-09-2013, 09:07 AM

Fvck a cruiser, what a POS motorcycle. Heavy, crap brakes (which is a safety issue IMO), little power, did I mention how heavy the POS's are?

If you want to get away from a sportbike why not buy a Standard? Yamaha makes them, FZ1, FZ6, Honda makes one. Hell even the Aprilia Tuono is bad ass. The latest gen has the RSV4, V4 motor, which is trick. I'd buy a Super Tenare before I bought a cruiser, much more versatile, and better brakes, and more reliable.

z064life · 01-09-2013, 09:15 AM

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Do the pipes drag? My old man's Vulcan does. Pipes and pegs, I can't stand the thing

The frame, and exhaust and underside of the foot pads all have scratches from corners

Gearheaded · 01-09-2013, 09:24 AM

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The frame, and exhaust and underside of the foot pads all have scratches from corners

Frame grinder

z064life · 01-09-2013, 09:50 AM

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Frame grinder

Meister37 was following me with his wife when I did most of that

Gotta say it was probably the most fun I've ever had on the street.

TheButcher · 01-09-2013, 10:39 AM

Whats an 06 r1 worth like maybe 6 grand in exc condition? lol

greenc51 · 01-09-2013, 11:39 AM

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Whats an 06 r1 worth like maybe 6 grand in exc condition? lol

well i'd be selling it to the guy for 5 with the helmet, thats with all the old and new fairings and extra gas tank. then the donor cruiser for my bobber project is 3. so thats 2 stacks back into my emergency fund and i still get to ride.
save up some money and get a newer crossplane a year or 2 down the line.

thats where my head is at right now....ehhhh hmmmm

TheButcher · 01-09-2013, 01:56 PM

That one bobber looking thing you posted is pretty neat looking, looks like it would be more forgiving on your back haha

top performer · 01-09-2013, 02:23 PM

sell it mate, and get Ducati Panigale instead. this is my next move

RavenR1FL · 01-09-2013, 02:41 PM

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well i'd be selling it to the guy for 5 with the helmet, thats with all the old and new fairings and extra gas tank. then the donor cruiser for my bobber project is 3. so thats 2 stacks back into my emergency fund and i still get to ride.
save up some money and get a newer crossplane a year or 2 down the line.

thats where my head is at right now....ehhhh hmmmm

But in a year or two you would be much better on a crossplane if keep your 06

DerrickWade · 01-09-2013, 04:14 PM

Ummm, dont you already have it for sale?

Redgecko · 01-09-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by z064life

Meister37 was following me with his wife when I did most of that

Gotta say it was probably the most fun I've ever had on the street.

RiceMonkey · 01-09-2013, 06:26 PM

I will never ever sell my Black 06...Well maybe just me

Dai. · 01-09-2013, 06:29 PM

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I will never ever sell my Black 06...Well maybe just me

Makes two of us,i'd only add to the collection.

z064life · 01-09-2013, 06:50 PM

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I said on the street. I'm sure other guys enjoy their R1s on the street...for the most part I don't. I'm always holding back on it. That's why it is a dedicated track machine now. Short of sticking my knee WAY out, I'll never touch a knee on the street, but I run A group at the track. I just don't trust the street so I don't ride like that. On the cruiser I don't have to go 90mph around a corner for it to be fun.

Gearheaded · 01-09-2013, 08:44 PM

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I said on the street. I'm sure other guys enjoy their R1s on the street...for the most part I don't. I'm always holding back on it. That's why it is a dedicated track machine now. Short of sticking my knee WAY out, I'll never touch a knee on the street, but I run A group at the track. I just don't trust the street so I don't ride like that. On the cruiser I don't have to go 90mph around a corner for it to be fun.

I dunno about that.. I seem to be able to touch on the street more easily than track, though I havnt been on the street for a while now

z064life · 01-09-2013, 08:49 PM

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I dunno about that.. I seem to be able to touch on the street more easily than track, though I havnt been on the street for a while now

Again..for ME...lot's of guys touch knee on the street...I don't and I don't even come close. Last group ride I did the roads were damp and I was leaning WAY off the bike to keep it as upright as possible. When we came to a stop some of the guys commented how fast we were going....that's when I knew it was time to hang up the street. I may eventually have another sportbike for the street, but given the choice I personally would hop on the cruiser for a saturday ride than the R1.....for that I'll load it up and head to the track

bacchus40 · 01-09-2013, 09:36 PM

I can see that actually... I do have to admit, i will probably need something a little more upright for local stuff,.. way to easy to get into serious trouble on the street.. and I need my license to make a living... i'm looking to pick up something a bit more upright.... get to look around a bit... but i just cant do a cruiser.... bones arent built for'em... dual sport on the other hand.!