Go Back   Two Wheel Fix > Around the World > Southeast Riders > Florida Riders

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-16-2008, 03:38 PM   #241
Mr Lefty
TWFix Legend
 
Mr Lefty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
Posts: 15,677
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave View Post
have you considered snapping up OSP's 954?
I don't want a 1000cc I4... way more than I need... the only reason I haven't set myself on the 1125R is because it's a big bike... bigger than I need I think.

I never worried about power with my ZZr... it had more than enough for me... even loaded down with all the shit from my trip... I could still hit 120+ and out accelerate (when I don't loop it) 99% of cars on the road
Mr Lefty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 05:30 PM   #242
Dave
Chaotic Neutral
 
Dave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
Default

didnt you have + - on your zzr? you really ought to try it before you rule it out. the extra torque makes it much more liveable and no one ever said you gotta rape the throttle
__________________
TWF Post whore #6
Dave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 05:37 PM   #243
Mr Lefty
TWFix Legend
 
Mr Lefty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
Posts: 15,677
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave View Post
didnt you have + - on your zzr? you really ought to try it before you rule it out. the extra torque makes it much more liveable and no one ever said you gotta rape the throttle
yeah went down 1 in the front up 2 in the rear... but that doesn't put it near a liter...

and the 954 is a big beast if I remember correctly... I liked the size of my ZZr... the 1125R felt good when I sat on Cutty's...

if I stay I-4 it'll be a 600... MAYBE a 750 if I find an insane deal.

what's the point of having a liter and dealing with the gas milage drop if I don't need it?
Mr Lefty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 05:51 PM   #244
t-homo
WSB Champion
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 7,146
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ebbs15 View Post
yeah went down 1 in the front up 2 in the rear... but that doesn't put it near a liter...

and the 954 is a big beast if I remember correctly... I liked the size of my ZZr... the 1125R felt good when I sat on Cutty's...

if I stay I-4 it'll be a 600... MAYBE a 750 if I find an insane deal.

what's the point of having a liter and dealing with the gas milage drop if I don't need it?
what gas mileage did you get on the zzr? Honestly, no one really needs a liter. I sure as hell don't. I found a good deal so I got one. One thing about it is that I never have to give it hard throttle at all to fuckin run.
t-homo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 05:54 PM   #245
Mr Lefty
TWFix Legend
 
Mr Lefty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
Posts: 15,677
Default

before the gear change I got mid 40's... high 40's if I was easy on the gas and on the highway alot.

after high 30's... didn't matter how I rode freeway or twisty's... 37-40...


but that's my point... I don't need nor WANT a I4 Liter... even if I could get the same milage... why... the bike is heavier... the insurance is more... ect.
Mr Lefty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 06:56 PM   #246
Dave
Chaotic Neutral
 
Dave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ebbs15 View Post
yeah went down 1 in the front up 2 in the rear... but that doesn't put it near a liter...

and the 954 is a big beast if I remember correctly... I liked the size of my ZZr... the 1125R felt good when I sat on Cutty's...

if I stay I-4 it'll be a 600... MAYBE a 750 if I find an insane deal.

what's the point of having a liter and dealing with the gas milage drop if I don't need it?
big!? maybe next to a 250. your old bike weighs about 441 wet. a 954 comes in around 429. your argument sucks. go ride the damn bike
__________________
TWF Post whore #6
Dave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 07:54 PM   #247
Mr Lefty
TWFix Legend
 
Mr Lefty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
Posts: 15,677
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave View Post
big!? maybe next to a 250. your old bike weighs about 441 wet. a 954 comes in around 429. your argument sucks. go ride the damn bike
my bike I don't think was 441 wet... it was 370ish dry. but there's more to size than weight... the width ect... the bike just FEELS bigger. (i've never sat on a 954 though... but I've sat on many R1's, 929's, 1000RR's, and GSXR 1000's all felt much wider and bigger than my ZZR)

and what's the point. if I don't want or need the things the I4 liter offers... why get it?

I'm not dis'n the bike... it's just not the right one for me.


if I want torque down low I'll go with a V-Twin... which is why I'm considering the 1125R.

but really I just want something that has decent range, comfortable, doesn't feel overly wide. the weight is low so it actually feels just as nimble as my ZZR if not more so.


why don't you want a busa?
Mr Lefty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 08:49 PM   #248
Adeptus_Minor
Hopster
 
Adeptus_Minor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R
Posts: 4,743
Default

Yeehaw... night two of my work weekend.
__________________
“Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”
Adeptus_Minor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 08:52 PM   #249
Mr Lefty
TWFix Legend
 
Mr Lefty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
Posts: 15,677
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor View Post
Yeehaw... night two of my work weekend.
work weekend... you mean your off or your working two days then have a day off again?
Mr Lefty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-16-2008, 09:02 PM   #250
Adeptus_Minor
Hopster
 
Adeptus_Minor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R
Posts: 4,743
Default

I work two 12 hr shifts (Saturday night and Sunday night) every 4-5 weeks. Normally I work 11pm-7am Mon-Fri
I'll be working normal 8 hr shifts Monday and Tuesday and then have the rest of the week off.
__________________
“Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”
Adeptus_Minor is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:29 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.