Testdrive of a decent bike - Question

[TheChamp55]

A couple years ago I traded my car for a learning bike.  I got a GS500F.  

I don't drop it as much anymore and I'm done learning so I want to step up now and get a decent bike.

A friend tryed to tell me the ZX10R was fast, and someone said the S1000 was good.  But I really don't want an intermediate step with something milktoast cuz I'll just end up tradeing it in 6 months or so, I'm sure.  I also don't want something old, so I think 10k miles is a good maximum.  

The question is on a ZX14 or Busa what kind of burnout is good for a testride?  I want to be sure it does all that but with the power should I keep it brief or just do what I want to it?

[The Shepherd]

Smoker her till she pops!

[sleazy rider]

   

[coho]

Smoker her till she pops!

If you wrap the rear tire with duct tape first you can smoker it even longer before it pops.

[Blunder]

You again with your big bike aspirations? The GS500 is a decent bike and goes very fast if you know how to ride it. For burnout questions refer to labusas.com or the 4:20 forums.

[Rattlehead]

A couple years ago I traded my car for a learning bike.  I got a GS500F.  

I don't drop it as much anymore and I'm done learning so I want to step up now and get a decent bike.

A friend tryed to tell me the ZX10R was fast, and someone said the S1000 was good.  But I really don't want an intermediate step with something milktoast cuz I'll just end up tradeing it in 6 months or so, I'm sure.  I also don't want something old, so I think 10k miles is a good maximum.  

The question is on a ZX14 or Busa what kind of burnout is good for a testride?  I want to be sure it does all that but with the power should I keep it brief or just do what I want to it?

The most dangerous and ignorant statment in that whole paragraph of fail.  

[Scratch33]

The most dangerous and ignorant statment in that whole paragraph of fail.  

[wibornz]

Well first off, the zx14 and busa are really down on power unless you can find one with a turbo.  Then you might be alright.  The S1000 and zx10 are fast, but you might have to tell your parents that you're gay if you buy the wrong color.  I would suggest that to really own the road, the "new" TU250 from Suzuki is the bike to have.  Add a two brothers pipe and a power commander and the other riders will bow down to your greatness, even the Ural riders.  

[scottzilla]

I believe the Busa and 14 are death traps.

Buy the 10R or S1000.  The electronic rider aides are perfect for a guy like you.

[county]

A couple years ago I traded my car for a learning bike.  I got a GS500F.  

I don't drop it as much anymore and I'm done learning so I want to step up now and get a decent bike.

A friend tryed to tell me the ZX10R was fast, and someone said the S1000 was good.  But I really don't want an intermediate step with something milktoast cuz I'll just end up tradeing it in 6 months or so, I'm sure.  I also don't want something old, so I think 10k miles is a good maximum.  

The question is on a ZX14 or Busa what kind of burnout is good for a testride?  I want to be sure it does all that but with the power should I keep it brief or just do what I want to it?

If you are buying from an individual you should keep it brief.  If it is a dealer's bike and he has give you the keys just do what you want.

Glad to help...

[Krellian]

I believe the Busa and 14 are death traps.

Hey, I resemble that remark!

[Mr.Black]

I think you should buy test drive a Mustang.

[ksann]

If you wrap the rear tire with duct tape first you can smoker it even longer before it pops.

Bring a small water bottle full of bleach, the sheer whiteness of the smoke is amazing.



ken

[SLK50]

In case anyone forgot, here's a refresher:

"I guess y'all would think me a squid.

I'm test driving motorcycles right now to see which one will do as a trade for my Mustang.

I don't wear a helmet, 'cuz I want to hear the engine and transmission.

I wheelie and stoppie the bike as much as possible on my 50-mile test rides.  Much of the time the bike is at WOT.

I've had a few engines grenade on me during my tests, and I wrecked a couple of bikes.  It's good to treat em like that so you can see which ones were weak or poorly maintained before buying them.  Oh, and a helmet would'a never helped me neither on my test runs.  Never got my head hit.  I don't see the big deal.

In my case, I'm not a squid, just a cautious consumer."

[county]

In my case, I'm not a squid, just a cautious consumer."

As you should be in today's economy.

[caasland]

Don't waste your money on slow bikes like the Busa's and ZX14r's. Those are training bikes for the Honda Superhawk's. They go 205 mph dontcha know!

http://www.howardforums.com/printthread.php?t=462389

[ChrisZRX]

A friend tryed to tell me the ZX10R was fast

Your friend is wrong.  What you need is a turbo Hayabusa with nitrous oxide boost!

[tjhess74]

lol, i was shaking my head at the op until i saw the screen name.   done with test rides, eh?!  i say go pro-dragster!

[UFO]

Not sure if just trolled.

[Justin]

Don't waste your money on slow bikes like the Busa's and ZX14r's. Those are training bikes for the Honda Superhawk's. They go 205 mph dontcha know!

http://www.howardforums.com/printthread.php?t=462389

iirc, that was actually an RC51 in that case. So he had not shifted out of fourth yet, cuz the rc51 is even faster than the 205 MPH superhawk.

[Flyer]

GhostRider's TurboBusa wheelies @ 224mph.
That'd be a great second bike for an experienced dude like yourself...

[JonS]

Is this guy real or why is he here, of all places.

[Blunder]

Not sure if just trolled.

He posted here or another forum awhile ago asking for approval for his first
 bike desires.

[Dan K]

A couple years ago I traded my car for a learning bike.  I got a GS500F.  

I don't drop it as much anymore and I'm done learning so I want to step up now and get a decent bike.

A friend tryed to tell me the ZX10R was fast, and someone said the S1000 was good.  But I really don't want an intermediate step with something milktoast cuz I'll just end up tradeing it in 6 months or so, I'm sure.  I also don't want something old, so I think 10k miles is a good maximum.  

The question is on a ZX14 or Busa what kind of burnout is good for a testride?  I want to be sure it does all that but with the power should I keep it brief or just do what I want to it?

OK, if you don't drop is as much anymore ( ), you're definitely ready for a Busa.  Call Shervin, he'll tell you what you need.

This guy is trolling...

- Dan

[Justin]

OK, if you don't drop is as much anymore ( ), you're definitely ready for a Busa.  Call Shervin, he'll tell you what you need.

+1

I did some of Shervin's mods on my Busa - what a difference. I trimmed off close to 100 LBS by removing unneeded frame material.

[Slartibartfast]

Why bother buying at all? Just arrange your test rides to coincide with trip plans and leave the bike at a wrecker when you're finished dropping it.

[2RR2NV]

well, i was gonna say Tomahawk, but it's out of your price range....

oh, how exactly does it run at rev limiter while doing a stoppie?  oh wait, you only do one stoppie and that's at the dealership so you don't ever need to do a stoppie... hence the WOT much of the time.


i smell a bass boat needing it's trolling motor.

[TheChamp55]

For those of you thinking that I'm a trool or whatever, have fun.

For those of you that have been helpful  - thanks.

I found this, and am going to look at it Thursday.

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2955306750.html

[UFO]

For those of you thinking that I'm a trool or whatever, have fun.

For those of you that have been helpful  - thanks.

I found this, and am going to look at it Thursday.

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2955306750.html

 

[Skee]

For those of you thinking that I'm a trool or whatever, have fun.

For those of you that have been helpful  - thanks.

I found this, and am going to look at it Thursday.

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2955306750.html

Not sure this would be a good choice.  Red bikes are speeding ticket magnets.

Of course, a burnout is not a moving violation, is it?  Good choice for you.

[ChrisZRX]

That's perfect.    

With the turbo you'll kick butt in the twisties.

[TheChamp55]

That's perfect.    

With the turbo you'll kick butt in the twisties.

Cool - that's what I thought.  Thanks for being one of the helpful ones.

DAMN I can't wait for Thursday.  My mom's got most of the money for it.  WOOOOOOOO!!!!

[UFO]

All is clear to me now.

 

[wibornz]

I think I am the first one that told him to get a turbo zx14.  

[JSharp]

I think I am the first one that told him to get a turbo zx14.  

It's a good choice for his last second bike. He can add nitrous to it if he lives gets bored.

[Big D]

For those of you thinking that I'm a trool

Awesome new word! Tool + troll = trool!

[Mr.Black]

I would recommend a GoPro camera to document your riding progress so that we can give suggestions.

[2RR2NV]

I would recommend a GoPro camera to document your riding progress so that we can give suggestions.

that's what i was thinking. it'll be a win win for everyone.

[JonS]

For those of you thinking that I'm a trool or whatever, have fun.

For those of you that have been helpful  - thanks.

I found this, and am going to look at it Thursday.

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2955306750.html

Good idea. Keep us posted.

[wibornz]

I would recommend a GoPro camera to document your riding progress so that we can give suggestions.

Give suggestions???  Hell so we can learn how it's done!  

[Hoochie Papa]

My mom's got most of the money for it.  WOOOOOOOO!!!!

OMG.

Sides hurt.

Cant


Stop

Laughing.  !!

[Slartibartfast]

Oh man. This has officially jumped into top place as my favourite thread.

[Dan K]

Look out twisties!  

[Windblown]

* Patooy *

Stale bait.... Yech.

[falconati]

you guys are so easy...it's clear this is a puppet account  

[Mr.Black]

So, did you decide on a bike?

[coho]

Raj has a badass ZX14, we need to hook these two up.  

[RedCBRRider]

This is the dumbest post in the history of STN.  Congratulations.

[desertxxrider]

Order the Life Alert (in case you fall and can't get up)  
http://www.lifealert.com/

As far as bikes go... I was told the Harley Dyna something (with Loud pipes and Kuryakin air filter) was the fastest.

[JSharp]

you guys are so easy...it's clear this is a puppet account  

How can you tell?

[Skee]

This is the dumbest post in the history of STN.  Congratulations.

That's why we're all following it

[Dan K]

you guys are so easy...it's clear this is a puppet account  

You mean his mom doesn't really have most of the money?!?

[Mrs. DantesDame]

This guy is trolling...

Forget the "Moderator", "Supporter", "Contributor" tag, we need a "Troll" tag

[Papa Lazarou]

For those of you thinking that I'm a trool or whatever, have fun.

For those of you that have been helpful  - thanks.

I found this, and am going to look at it Thursday.

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2955306750.html

Have you got it yet?

[TheChamp55]

Have you got it yet?

No.  What a bad day.

I went to meet "Rob", at his home, and took a few pictures but was shocked at the condition of what I saw and how I was treated.

He let me look at the bike.  But the moment I put a leg over it to sit on it, I got a whatthefuck from him.

The bike looked kinda homebuilt, and not the fit that the panels had when it was built.  I was disappointed.  The turbo was put on by someone before him and he knew nothign.  The swingarm looked like an poorly made toy.

I got treated like a disease, and never even heard it run.

I left, with money in my pocket.  (Yes, mostly my mom's money, you sadistic f*cks).

[Papa Lazarou]

You didn't even get to wreck it?  

[Mr.Black]

 The swingarm looked like an poorly made toy.

Evilswingarms are the best!!!

That's what I have on my turbo DN-01 that my mom bought me. 

I think you should pursue this.

The guy was a tool for not letting you ride it.

Perhaps your mom should go with you next time or write you a note or something.

-Gene

[ChrisZRX]

If you wanna fly, you gotta give up the stuff that weighs you down, get low and get lean, get an Evil SwingArm.

Sounds reasonable to me.  

Just think, you could be like this guy!

[expatbrit]

That's why we're all following it

Whether it's real or puppet, it's humour.

Mean but funny is still funny, after all.

[maddjack]

Forget the "Moderator", "Supporter", "Contributor" tag, we need a "Troll" tag

yep

[Stray Cat]

 
Hi champ. Good to see you're back in the saddle again. Did you get everything worked out for the last wreck?

[TheChamp55]

I think I'm going to look for an S1000RR with a Corbin Seat.

411 sez I'll be even more of a Champ!

[Silverbird]

How did you wreck your blackbird?

[TheChamp55]

It's a long story.  I need to update my stuff.

[Slartibartfast]

How did you wreck your blackbird?

If I recall correctly, he let his non-riding pal test ride it. Enter brick wall, stage right. Exit Blackbird.

[Silverbird]

Phuuaw, really?  Poor bird, I'd have filed murder charges

[morgeen]

It is my sincere hope to exceed that level of silliness in the coming year. As doofy as I look that class did great things for my cornering skill and confidence...