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[Hoochie Papa]

The Ninja 500 will be finding a new home this spring. I am unofficially shopping!! (So long as court on Monday goes OK)

So I said to myself- "Self" I said, "What shall I buy?"  Something fast me thinks.

[cbsnbiker]

(So long as court on Monday goes OK)



Something fast me thinks.

 

But seriously, that's an open-ended question. What do you want to do with the bike that your current one doesn't do?

[JReazor]

 

But seriously, that's an open-ended question. What do you want to do with the bike that your current one doesn't do?

I think he already answered that...

Something fast me thinks.

 

[cbsnbiker]

Well, yeah, but many, many bikes will do that.  

[Hoochie Papa]

I didnt ask any questions. Merely stating a fact. I'm just so excited I hadda tell someone.

But since you brought it up, I do accept change. Gimme your 2 cents.
I'm considering lots but leaning more to the sport end of things.

[cbsnbiker]

Well, how fast, how big, how expensive, etc.?

Any preferred brands? For example, I favor BMWs in part because my local dealer is excellent, but the local Japanese dealers are less so and there isn't a local Triumph dealer.

[Hoochie Papa]

I'm probably looking between $7-10 K.
I didn't want this to become another "what should I buy" thread.   I'm gunna say an R6 is Probly right in the middle of the pack.

[Andrew]

If an R6 sounds good, try an R1, not a lot of difference in noticeable weight but lots of get up and go.

7 to 10k puts the BMWs out of the market as well an a lot of new bikes.

Since you had a Ninja 500 how about a ZZR12 (great bikes) or a ZRX12  both within you $$ range

[atadaskew]

Get a used Hayabusa.

Seriously.

[cbsnbiker]

Okay, since you don't want it to be a "what should I buy" thread, I'll redirect the conversation.

So, tell us about the court date. What's that all about?  

[Hoochie Papa]

Get a used Hayabusa.

Seriously.

Now we're talking.

[Hoochie Papa]

Okay, since you don't want it to be a "what should I buy" thread, I'll redirect the conversation.

So, tell us about the court date. What's that all about?  

Custody and retroactive child support. The boys are better off with me. Every professional has agreed.  Alienation and all.
She says I owe her $113,000. The law (and basic math) says  it's $1500. Her lawyer took the company numbers added them all together.  According to their calculations I make 300 large per year. Greedy and stupid. They should have been politicians.
It all gets decided on Monday.

[cbsnbiker]

Oh. I was hoping for some spectacular motorcycle-related transgression.

Sort of.

Anyway, best wishes for Monday.

[Bama67]

Why not stick with a Ninja, but of the 1000cc variety. It ticks all of the boxes you stated.  

Good luck with court bro.
 

[Prozac]

Why not stick with a Ninja, but of the 1000cc variety. It ticks all of the boxes you stated.  

Good luck with court bro.
 

+1  If I didn't just trade for a Uly, I was seriously thinking of going this route.

[wibornz]

I love the Ninja 1000



how could you not?

[crashtech]

That ninja 1000 looks soo good......

[jsanford]

7 to 10k puts the BMWs out of the market as well an a lot of new bikes.

Not so!  The f800r new is within that price range.  Plus, you could find a nice garage queen that's a year or two old and save a lot on insurance.

But I think you ought to splurge a little and get a Ducati Panigale.

[Justin]

Get a used Hayabusa.

Seriously.

Make sure it's a Gen2 though, there were a lot of improvements in suspension, brakes etc. Mine is at 50k now without a single issue. It's been a blast. With a few little comfort mods it is a great touring/long distance bike.

[axelwik]

Slightly used Duc 1198s from someone who just has to have the newest latest and greatest 1199 that Ducati just released. Not only is it fast, but also a great tool for the twisty stuff. Looks great too.

Far more fun than a Hyabusa. (Busas suck in the twisty stuff).