So it's really and truly time for........
 

... Nee to upgrade her bike.

Yup, after months of hemming and hawing, and HALF shopping, but not really shopping, we've decided we're gonna get me a new(er) bike.

Mainly looking at used R6's and ZX6R's (newer ones), but there's been the occasional R1 and ZX10R that we've found that are within budget, so... we shall see.

Just tired of messing with carb issues, and I hate that here we are in the midst of beautiful fall weather (PRIME riding season in FL) and my bike isn't running right. :panic:

So, wish me luck on my shopping adventures.... hopefully I'll be posting up soon with pics of a new pony in our garage. :)

Cant wait to see it!! :rockout:

Whats your Price Range?? There is a BEAUTIFUL 06 ZX10 for sale in my Area (Bit of a Hike but hey its worth it for a bike right??) For I believe 6300.

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=66008

I LOVE that color

:rockout: Hope to see it too Nee. If you want I can look around this area. I have found some awesome deals in the local Cycle Trader, that if I had the dispoable income I would already have a garage full of bikes.

BTW you want to get me one too?

Thanks all... I'm excited...

Eh, ideally we'd like to stay in the $4K-5K range....might go as high as $5500 to $6K for an ideal bike/deal we just can't refuse.... (but yeah, Jersey is WAY too far to go for that bike... it's a beauty, but there's bikes in that range down here, too... when you factor in the gas and all....)

And as much as this is a "girl" thing to say, I am being picky about color (I'd like black, gray, red, silver or combination of those... reason being I LOOOOOOOVE my helmet and it's not even a year old, so I don't wanna replace it, and I'm tired of all my gear clashing with my bike, as it has with my Kawi all this time :lol: )

Hmmm. yeah if you're seeing great deals up there, keep me posted. (it's not QUITE as far up your way as it is to go to NJ... I know Chris has looked at some in GA and the Carolinas and prices seemed a bit lower there than they are here).

We have a CRAZY number of R6's up on CL here in Austin right now....

*wink*

You can find a used 3-years-old Aprilia Mille or Tuono for next to nothing.

Will do Nee.

true story! be an awesome bike :dthumb:

drop your old bike off here with me. I want newer bike, and need a playtoy project.....

:luck: Nee

Good luck hunting. Congrats too.

Thanks everyone!! We've actually got a couple of really good contenders we're going to look at this weekend..... *WOOT!*

:hmm: (If I had any vacay time left this year, you know I'd be game for an Austin roadtrip!!!!!)

Except I don't have anyone locally that could WORK the thing! :lol:

Thanks!! *hug*

Sure thing!! I'll trade ya my bike for $1500! :)

(seriously, I am about to post it up for sale, so if you want it for a project, lemme know!)

aprilias of that era use a rotax engine. prob not as hard as you think finding service

A Tuono wouldn't be too bad, but the Mille I rode would be a miserable daily street ride.

Eh, seriously, I'd rather have something we can (for the most part) manage to work on at home. (there's absolutely a lust factor there with the exotic bikes, but not too terribly practical, in terms of parts pricing, etc....)

Truely!! Big brother has to take his bike to tallahassee to get serviced...kinda silly but just part of owning an itialian in a small area with no dealers whereas all the rest of the stable can go locally to any of the area shops or a friends garage!

Parts for the Italian bikes may be more expensive but if you like'em. Dont be afraid to own one. They are not that much different to work on if thats your thing. Just get a good service manual.

I LIKE them, but I don't lust for them like I do Triumphs and BMW's. If I were to go "exotic," I'd go Street Triple. :drool: (just a bit rich for my budget at the moment.... :lol: )

i know of a 675 that would be in your price range

guy babied it, he was a gas corner hero in nashville, he didnt want much for it because it was a higher milage bike, but he never road hard or pushed it

Hmmm.......

Well, we've got a few good contenders we're looking at this weekend, but if they don't pan out for some reason, I'll let you know!!

i think it was 4k somethingishy

DAMN!! Just how many miles does the thing have?? that's cheap!!

i dont remember off hand, he is one of those guys that wears a leather vest to show off his mia and pow and rides in every honor ride imaginable so the bike is pristine, it has a slip on and is the gold color, i just need to be squidly and roll up to the local seven eleven on a saturday and get his number for ya

Yeah can't hurt to call him!! thanks!!

Neebs, that would be the perfect bike for you.... and not that far away ;)

neebs you ever sat on a 675? Its extra tall. Sexy ass bike though. I still want to add one to my stable. Street triple too

I have, and it's actually one of the few bikes that's almost too tall for me, but.... it's still worth considering... *hmm*

My bike is almost too tall for me, as in i can't flat foot it unless my balls tuck into my stomach.

A new bike is always good. :dthumb:

OH SHIT!!! You've arrived!!!!!!! :rockwoot:

Do yourself a huge favor Neebs...Just scrape up the coin and buy a new CBR600...I would go for the antilock brake model. It will do everything you ask of it, last you a lifetime, and probably still be worth something when you decide to upgrade again.

Find you a used 07 or new o8 and be done wit it!

That'd be great.. .if I liked the CBR600. :lol:

Seriously, it's too tiny and cramped for me. I'm just not a fan of it. Pretty bikes, but not my thing. :shrug:

Damn, IM dying to see what you get! Come on, come on, get oooonnnn with it!! :lol:

Chris, step up dude, faster, lets go, buy a bike, buy a bike!!!

:lol:

It's not Chris holding me back; it's just finding what I want! Like I said, we've got a couple good contenders to look at this weekend.... might have something as early as Sunday (of course, since I'll be in training all next week, and therefore not online, you might have to wait a week for me to post up about it :nee: )

Is that a taunt to make me drive over there and kick your butt?! I mean REALLY?!!

Remember, if you have to come this way, on a weekend, let me know, I can meet ya like halfway or something!!

:dvrofl:

Oh but we ARE heading to Jennings saturday, if'n you're in the neighborhood. :)

Dammit, I had a fluke trip to Cairo, GA this past weekend...IF i am thataway, i'll let you know!!

My next bike will be either the Speed Triple or the Duc Hyper. Probly Hyper. But...thats a few years down the road.



Good luck with the search.

Oooh- get the S version with the upgraded brakes and suspension!:drool:

I know some silly motherfucker that'd be willing to give you a HELL of a deal on a 954RR.

Like what kind of a deal? And before you ask, no sex with her won't be a part of the deal :whistle:

hahahahaha cockblocked by the hubby

A good one... Like a LOT less than what I paid for it.

675 WILL be my next track bike. (ok, first track bike)

I got your pm. I'll run it by her and see if it's something she would be interested in. I pretty much think she has her heart set on a zx-10r, a R1, or a R6. So we'll see. Thanks man :rockout:

Hehe. I know the way he thinks :zowned:

YAY almost new bike smell!!!

Yep, I farted on the seat.

Yeah I'm kinda partial to the Kawi and Yammy end of the spectrum.... not ruling anything out right now, but we've got some nice prospects.... :rockout:

i second the 954 motion neebs! of course i am biased...

Shit. It's a shame that I'm not in a financial situation to get a new bike like I want. I'd sell you my R1 for a fair price. I'd even trailer it down for you. But alas.... I'm hoping I'll be able to upgrade next year.

Oh, that's Chris? I never knew that. I'm always lost. :panic:

*hug* Awww, thanks sweetie... I hope you upgrade next year, too. :)

Yup!! Lee, meet Chris... Chris, meet Lee. :)

What's up Lee. How are things up in Ga going for you?

Sup. http://smiliesftw.com/x/highfive.gif

Doing OK. We have indoor plumbing now, so that's really cool.

How's it feel to be married?

Woohoo! Good luck bike shopping this weekend. :luck:

Thanks!!!!

Talked to the local Harley dealer yesterday- the 1125R should be coming down a few thousand in the spring. I got a look at the CR too.

Not reading through all this, did Nee get a bike yet? Did she make up her mind yet?

yup the new steed

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...ed/scooter.jpg

Nope, going to look at one today, and another tomorrow.

Hurry up, woman! Damn!!!!!


Get a GSXR and be done with it

Get moving.

Gone and back.

Pics to come later on.

:woot:

Tease!

New rig in hand?

YAY!!!
I got the message! Let me know when you get back and we can head out if everything is tip-top!:dthumb::nopicsbs::nopicsbs:

How bout giving us the message.

Did you get it? Huh? Huh? :D

In need of cheap used bike... messaged you!!! :dthumb:

POST PICS NOW.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m...uselessym3.jpg

Stop with this bullshit suspense and give us the message.

Props to who can recognize this:
"I got a message for Smokey."
"Give it."
"You Smokey, man?"
"Muthafucka I said gimme the message!"
"If you aint Smokey, this aint yo mothafuckin message!"

FUCK.... its on the tip of my tounge...

I know the name of the song is the name of a rock band.... i just cant remember which... Im not gonna cheat and get the point. :whistle:

Just me and you muthafucka, just me and you. I'll put trademarks around your fuckin' eye.

Ghostface Killah- Ironman. Song was Iron Maiden.