November 4th, 2013, 03:25 PM | #1 |
Squid Hunter
Name: Alex
Location: Florida
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Got a '13 636...
So I decided to trade in the Honda CBR1000RR for a new 636 this weekend. Great decision.
Just got home with her after a 250+ mile ride back, more pictures and a better review coming soon after I settle in. I got the regular non-ABS model, kawi green. I'm still in the break in period (first 600 miles) so I haven't gotten it past 10k rpm's but I'm very impressed with the low end and mid range power. Feels a lot more suitable for street use than the literbike did. I found the Honda to be a lot more comfortable but this is infinitely more sexy. If anyone has any questions about this bike just ask
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November 4th, 2013, 03:28 PM | #2 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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November 4th, 2013, 03:47 PM | #3 |
The Luck Dragon
Name: William
Location: Stuart, FL
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250 miles? What dealer did you go to, that looks like the one in Fort Pierce. Also congrats! I'm planning to get the white one with ABS as soon as I get a better job. Should be happening within the next few months.
P.S. Don't be afraid to open it up. Break in guidelines are set to keep the rider and dealer safe. Take it up and down Indian River drive a few times and you'll be broken in, in no time . |
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November 4th, 2013, 03:52 PM | #4 | |
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Name: Alex
Location: Florida
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I've gotten to open it up a little bit but don't like speeding around town especially not on Indian River Drive, got to speed a little bit on the northern part of the island on my way home from the dealership. I liked the Ft. Pierce dealer a lot more than FL Sports on Indian Street in Stuart, they were more straight up with me and didn't try to gouge me. I got it for $9800 out the door after tax, tag, title etc. (negotiated that before telling them I had a trade in) Sticker on it was $11,700, I think the ABS model's msrp was $12,700.
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November 4th, 2013, 03:56 PM | #5 | |
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November 4th, 2013, 04:00 PM | #6 | |
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November 4th, 2013, 04:01 PM | #7 |
The Luck Dragon
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Haha, nothing wrong with a little white lie when they're still making a profit and you're riding off with a sweet new bike .
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November 4th, 2013, 04:18 PM | #8 | |
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November 4th, 2013, 04:36 PM | #9 |
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November 4th, 2013, 04:55 PM | #10 |
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Zx6r is one sexy bike congrats
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November 5th, 2013, 09:57 PM | #11 |
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i hate you...
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November 6th, 2013, 10:21 AM | #12 |
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November 6th, 2013, 10:39 AM | #13 |
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Congratulations!!!
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November 6th, 2013, 11:24 AM | #14 |
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lol no bs gratz man, that is my dream bike. i have always been obsessed with the 636 and im still in shock that they brought it back. when i was rebuilding my brothers 250 we went to the dealer for a part or 2 and to try on some helmets to see what size he was and he had to drag me off that same model...
one day
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November 6th, 2013, 06:00 PM | #15 |
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Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
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Great deals on the 636 right now. Congrats.
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November 8th, 2013, 12:08 PM | #16 |
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It's not often someone gets a 636 and is downsizing
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November 8th, 2013, 05:14 PM | #17 |
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Quit it with the Matt Damon impression and post more pics already, willya?
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November 8th, 2013, 06:18 PM | #18 |
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frikin awesome!!! love it!!!!!!!
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November 12th, 2013, 04:46 PM | #19 | |
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Literbike wasn't much fun around town, on the highway though...
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Here are some more pictures as promised. Once I get a GoPro I'll upload some nice footage.
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November 13th, 2013, 07:36 PM | #20 |
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Got some more pictures in tonight, who says you can't haul groceries on a supersport?
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December 30th, 2013, 02:30 PM | #21 |
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Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
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Hey any updates after putting some miles on the bike? Hot start/cold start issues, etc? How has it been?
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February 5th, 2014, 08:31 AM | #22 |
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Seeing all these ZX6R's being bought by you guys is making me excited, I actually got the dealer to give me more for my trade then they were offering. I feel like I'm winning with a salesman for once.
I have a request, can you post up a picture of a close up of the headlights when it isn't on?
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February 5th, 2014, 09:27 PM | #23 |
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Wow that is so nice..
what did you get trade value on the honda!?> I saw a 2013 636 on craigs list with 3500 miles for like 7000 a month ago and it was gone ... fast! I was going to try to sell my bikes and car and get it lol I will have to keep watching |
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March 3rd, 2014, 01:46 AM | #24 |
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Name: Nathan
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Aww yeah! Welcome to the 'best zx6r' club
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March 3rd, 2014, 02:44 PM | #25 |
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Sounds like a nice club.
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March 3rd, 2014, 08:15 PM | #26 |
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Name: Greg
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Any of you guys put frame sliders, engine covers, or tank pads yet? I ordered the kawi oem tank pads. Haven't put them on yet as it's so cold. The back of tank one looks cool. They are semi transparent. Not sure about the side ones though.
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March 4th, 2014, 10:02 AM | #27 | |
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March 7th, 2014, 10:59 AM | #28 | |
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March 7th, 2014, 11:00 AM | #29 |
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Name: Greg
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Thanks - got $5K for the Honda. Very fair - it looked great and ran great but had 27K miles and that scares a lot of people away.
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March 7th, 2014, 01:06 PM | #30 |
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Poor choice in paper towels...
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March 8th, 2014, 08:29 PM | #31 |
The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
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Nice, I really want to pick one of these up some day (though I'm keeping Saturn even if I do :P), how does insurance compare to the 250? I hear the 636 is a bear of a premium jump.
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March 9th, 2014, 01:30 AM | #32 | |
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Name: Heather
Location: Washington
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It's a stupid huge jump for the insurance. As much as I love my 636 I would have put more consideration into it had I known the extent. We were paying $160/mo for a '10 250 and an '04 Daytona 675. Adding the 636 is an extra $240/mo....
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March 9th, 2014, 11:50 AM | #33 |
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I have Yoshimura frame sliders. They look great and work well.
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March 9th, 2014, 01:57 PM | #34 |
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