Buying a Katana? - Page 7

derf · 07-06-2010, 08:31 AM

kata are cheap, and even new that price sounds high, if you want a katana, you can find one in a similar condition for less. You will also have a much easier time learning to ride a sport bike that is a better sport bike.

Dave · 07-06-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

huh... most lie the otherway... unless he just couldn't keep up and was using it as an excuse...

True any sport bike will feel light(er) to you coming from your boulevard, but for sport bike standards (and I use sport bike loosely

) the Kat is more of a COW. it's not going to flick between corners with ease like it's brethren will. also when/if you drop it... sport bikes go all the way to the ground. not like your cruiser which will sit at 60*. lifting that weight from 0* to 90* (also remember the COG is higher on a sport bike) fucking sucks.

the main point is there are better bikes to be had. call on some of those Derf and I listed... those were in the Gulfport area... look also in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Mobile, or non ridden sport bike mecca that is Florida!

I know a few people in Ft Walton might be able to get them to check a bike out for you. these are good people know a shit ton more about motorcycles than I do... if not... it's only a 2hr ride

No he was very quick, he was trying to sandbag and hustle up some sidebets. Its to be expected in the dragstrip state

Rangerscott · 07-06-2010, 01:20 PM

Im one of the weird ones so id rather get a new hyo 650 for that price.

DLIT · 07-06-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Fuck no. If you look closely at the R6S, yamaha skimped on the parts.

The R6S is identical to a 2004 R6...which was my first bike. That raven is from '05.

HokieDNA01 · 07-06-2010, 03:57 PM

F4i FTW.

Rangerscott · 07-06-2010, 04:00 PM

You can get a new 09 650r for cheaper if u can find one.

Smittie61984 · 07-06-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

huh... most lie the otherway... unless he just couldn't keep up and was using it as an excuse...

I met a guy at a bike night who got a 954rr because he didn't want to start out on a litre bike. I'm not so sure he's with us anymore.

derf · 07-06-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

F4i FTW.

Prolly the best suggestion

Homeslice · 07-06-2010, 05:22 PM

All sorts of good deals on forums....

http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=9714

Dave · 07-06-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I met a guy at a bike night who got a 954rr because he didn't want to start out on a litre bike. I'm not so sure he's with us anymore.

07-06-2010, 03:57 PM	#65
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07-06-2010, 08:31 AM	#61
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	kata are cheap, and even new that price sounds high, if you want a katana, you can find one in a similar condition for less. You will also have a much easier time learning to ride a sport bike that is a better sport bike.

07-06-2010, 01:20 PM	#63
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Im one of the weird ones so id rather get a new hyo 650 for that price.

07-06-2010, 04:00 PM	#66
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	You can get a new 09 650r for cheaper if u can find one.

07-06-2010, 05:22 PM	#69
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	All sorts of good deals on forums.... http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=9714