I'm now bikeless

Mista Bob · April 15th, 2009, 06:56 PM

It sucks not having a bike anymore...

But it's for a good cause, or at least I think so.
I sold my 2004 Kawasaki ZZR-250 last week. Would have been more then happy to keep the bike but...
After awhile my knees would start to kill me when riding this bike. Just wasn't the right fit for me.

So I'm now on a journey to find another bike.
And sadly I'll have to wait till the 23rd till I get enough money.
Three main contenders are the Suzuki DR650, '99 Honda VFR, and 99' Honda VTR Firestorm.

TnNinjaGirl · April 15th, 2009, 06:57 PM

Sad day. I saw one of those VFR's. Gorgeous!!!!

minizoom · April 15th, 2009, 08:16 PM

I feel for you. When I sold my 250 I was out of a bike for 3 1/2 weeks. Take your time when looking for a bike.

Alex · April 15th, 2009, 08:17 PM

Hey Mini! You need to update your profile with info on your shiny new machine!

Mista Bob · April 16th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Hmm looking at a 01 Triumph TT600 now.
Dealer here has one and the price is pretty good with low km's too.

sm0kediver · April 16th, 2009, 03:52 AM

The DR650 has always been high on my list. That's probably my next bike.

g21-30 · April 16th, 2009, 05:21 AM

djpharoah · April 16th, 2009, 06:27 AM

I hear ya - one my 250 I look like a freaking pretzel folded up. It definitely gets a bit uncomfortable - however my body and knees have gotten used to it.

Snake · April 16th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Sorry to hear about that.

dyeclan · April 16th, 2009, 07:14 AM

+1 on the DR. nice ride.

islanderman7 · April 16th, 2009, 07:46 AM

Man, I know the feeling of not being able to ride. But my vote is for the VFR. Good luck with your new purchase.

dyeclan · April 16th, 2009, 11:58 AM

If you're into the DR, have you looked at the new KLR650? My buddy's got one, and that thing is awesome, or for more of a street vibe, the Versys is an award winner too. Just trying to keep the Kawi faith here....

Mista Bob · April 16th, 2009, 12:19 PM

Heh, well it looks like I may have found the bike I'm getting..

'01 Triumph TT600, only 8500 km's for $4500.
Price seems right, bike is real nice (sounds absolutely amazing too...especially for the OEM exhaust).
Comfortable riding position too.

Has a Silver and Red paint scheme, looks great.
Bike is at a new dealer in town run by a great guy (everyone so far has had nothing but the best experience with him).
Put it on hold for me without a deposit.

kkim · April 16th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Mista Bob · April 16th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Was gonna take a pic of the actual bike at the dealer, but I had forgotten my cellphone!
Looks exactly like this one pretty much, except the one I'm getting doesn't have a rear seat cover/cowl thing.

I'm so excited.

Alex · April 16th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mista Bob

'01 Triumph TT600, only 8500 km's for $4500.

Nice bike, as well as an interesting bike.

There were a number of fuel-injection glitches that Triumph took some time to sort out, so make sure the bike has the latest and greatest fuel map loaded on it. Are you buying it from a Triumph dealer? If not, and the selling dealer can't confirm the full service history and what map is on the bike, perhaps they'd pay for a minor service at the nearest Triumph shop (or more likely, just knock $100 - $200 off the price so it works out the same).

Mista Bob · April 16th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Well they took the bike in to get all recalls fixed on the bike, so I'd think the updated fuel map would have been done then?

Not sure.

Funny how I seem to be continuing the red vehicle trend though... First my car... then bike (the ZZR)...now this one.
I'm not even trying to, they just seem to follow me around!

Alex · April 16th, 2009, 12:37 PM

Probably, but worth asking just to make sure.

sm0kediver · April 16th, 2009, 02:39 PM

I had a KLR. Too tall and too top heavy. Easily blown around on the highway, and piggish in the woods. My DR200 is a way better off road bike.

The DR650 is somewhere in between a DR200 and KLR in size, so it should be a lot better off road, and has at least as much power as a KLR on the street.

Mista Bob · April 25th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Well I just put down a deposit on a new white '09 Suzuki DR650.
Should be ready by May 4th, possibly on the 1st if everything goes as planned.

Feels like its so far away.

sm0kediver · April 26th, 2009, 08:52 AM

It'll be here before you know it. BTW white would have been my choice too.

April 15th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#1
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	I'm now bikeless It sucks not having a bike anymore... But it's for a good cause, or at least I think so. I sold my 2004 Kawasaki ZZR-250 last week. Would have been more then happy to keep the bike but... After awhile my knees would start to kill me when riding this bike. Just wasn't the right fit for me. So I'm now on a journey to find another bike. And sadly I'll have to wait till the 23rd till I get enough money. Three main contenders are the Suzuki DR650, '99 Honda VFR, and 99' Honda VTR Firestorm.

April 15th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Hey Mini! You need to update your profile with info on your shiny new machine! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 16th, 2009, 07:46 AM	#11
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	Man, I know the feeling of not being able to ride. But my vote is for the VFR. Good luck with your new purchase. __________________________________________________ Area P CF Standard,Airbox Removed,K&N R-0990,Factory Pro Jet Kit 3.0, Zero Gravity DB I'm not riding too fast... I'm flying too low.

April 16th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#18
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Probably, but worth asking just to make sure. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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April 15th, 2009, 06:57 PM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Sad day. I saw one of those VFR's. Gorgeous!!!!

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April 16th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#5
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Hmm looking at a 01 Triumph TT600 now. Dealer here has one and the price is pretty good with low km's too.

April 16th, 2009, 03:52 AM	#6
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	The DR650 has always been high on my list. That's probably my next bike.

April 16th, 2009, 05:21 AM	#7
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.

April 16th, 2009, 06:27 AM	#8
djpharoah \m/ Name: Mesh Location: Irvine, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): CBR600F3 Smokin Joes Posts: 138	I hear ya - one my 250 I look like a freaking pretzel folded up. It definitely gets a bit uncomfortable - however my body and knees have gotten used to it.

April 16th, 2009, 06:32 AM	#9
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Sorry to hear about that.

April 16th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#10
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	+1 on the DR. nice ride.

April 16th, 2009, 11:58 AM	#12
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	If you're into the DR, have you looked at the new KLR650? My buddy's got one, and that thing is awesome, or for more of a street vibe, the Versys is an award winner too. Just trying to keep the Kawi faith here....

April 16th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#13
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Heh, well it looks like I may have found the bike I'm getting.. '01 Triumph TT600, only 8500 km's for $4500. Price seems right, bike is real nice (sounds absolutely amazing too...especially for the OEM exhaust). Comfortable riding position too. Has a Silver and Red paint scheme, looks great. Bike is at a new dealer in town run by a great guy (everyone so far has had nothing but the best experience with him). Put it on hold for me without a deposit.

April 16th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#14
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.

April 16th, 2009, 12:31 PM	#15
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Was gonna take a pic of the actual bike at the dealer, but I had forgotten my cellphone! Looks exactly like this one pretty much, except the one I'm getting doesn't have a rear seat cover/cowl thing. I'm so excited.

April 16th, 2009, 12:34 PM	#17
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Well they took the bike in to get all recalls fixed on the bike, so I'd think the updated fuel map would have been done then? Not sure. Funny how I seem to be continuing the red vehicle trend though... First my car... then bike (the ZZR)...now this one. I'm not even trying to, they just seem to follow me around!

April 16th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#19
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I had a KLR. Too tall and too top heavy. Easily blown around on the highway, and piggish in the woods. My DR200 is a way better off road bike. The DR650 is somewhere in between a DR200 and KLR in size, so it should be a lot better off road, and has at least as much power as a KLR on the street.

April 25th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#20
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	Well I just put down a deposit on a new white '09 Suzuki DR650. Should be ready by May 4th, possibly on the 1st if everything goes as planned. Feels like its so far away.

April 26th, 2009, 08:52 AM	#21
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	It'll be here before you know it. BTW white would have been my choice too.