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Partywizard · 09-26-2008, 07:33 PM

Hey guys I'm new here so I got a couple of quick questions.

Currently I have no bike but I am working to get one.
Most likely yamaha r6 or gsxr 600.

I've been told by everyone BIKES ARE DANGEROUS YADA YADA
YOU CAN DIE AT 20MPH ON A BIKE!!!

I'm thinking.. just like I always have I don't care about the risks.. In fact that's what makes it fun for me.
I don't want to be afraid of doing something I love just because of the risk that is involved.
ANYWAY my question is...

What mods are needed for a bike to be a good stunt bike specifically a gsxr 600 (newer models)

How long before I've been riding should I start practicing wheelies and such?

1_UP_600RR · 09-27-2008, 12:18 AM

Welcome to SL!!! Stay away from gixxers to start.. If you wanna learn, rock a Honda! Suckers are like The Terminator of the sport bike world...

If your around guys who know what they're doing and can help you then start when ever.. But if your ridin alone or with people who don't know anything then wait a bit get some seat time..

Partywizard · 09-27-2008, 12:26 AM

Alright, thanks for the info man I appreciate it.
So what do you suggest I start with?

Id really prefer not to start with anything in the 250cc range.
Also If I was to start with a gsxr I would not be stupid enough to try to stunt with no experience.
So taking that into consideration if I did happen to start with a gsxr would it be totally un-safe to ride casually around as a beginner?
At least until I am experienced enough to try something more.

1_UP_600RR · 09-27-2008, 03:43 PM

If you've never rode before I would shop around until you found the bike thats most comfortable.. If that turns out to be a gixxer than right on.. But if you intend on learning to stunt it, than go find a clapped out F4I and go to town..

Juca · 09-27-2008, 03:45 PM

honda cbr f2 for you!

Unknown_Tom · 09-27-2008, 04:45 PM

All the gixxer hate around here, daaammmnnn! Get something cheap and durable. Go practice video tape it then come back on here for advice.

Partywizard · 09-27-2008, 05:26 PM

Alrighty so the Gixxer is not a good first choice from what I can tell so far.

There is a bunch of cbr f2's on my local craig's list and they're going for pretty cheap too.
what do you think of this?
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/857601148.html

Thanks for the info! When I do get my bike I'll be sure to head to the parking lot or wherever.
Have my friend record my attempts and you guys can have a good laugh at it.

Juca · 09-27-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Partywizard

Alrighty so the Gixxer is not a good first choice from what I can tell so far.

There is a bunch of cbr f2's on my local craig's list and they're going for pretty cheap too.
what do you think of this?
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/857601148.html

Thanks for the info! When I do get my bike I'll be sure to head to the parking lot or wherever.
Have my friend record my attempts and you guys can have a good laugh at it.

this one look perfect,and if you buy one f2,then make streetfighter,fairings and other parts put on some safe place in your house

1_UP_600RR · 09-27-2008, 10:46 PM

That'll do jus fine.... Now go get it, take it to the lot, and clutch that beast up!!!:YEAH

Partywizard · 09-27-2008, 11:26 PM

SUHWEEEEEEET
I'm gonna get that once I get the cash.
BIG help guys, I owe you with some vids

Juca · 09-28-2008, 09:38 AM

post up some pics when you buy that bike and when you instal cage on it.

Thasick1 · 09-28-2008, 01:45 PM

welcome to SL...i dunno why theres so many gixxer haters on here...Id deal on an older one but not the new ones...fuel injection is a bitch

OnEWhEeLNEAL · 09-28-2008, 01:54 PM

Get an F4i. For $2500 you could find one clapped out. You might have to spend up tp $3500 to get one but it'll be worth it. Dont start w a gsxr

I did and I wound up breaking the subframe everytime I would come back and hit the bar while learning the brake putting me out for weeks at a time

1_UP_600RR · 09-28-2008, 02:05 PM

There is prolly so gixxer haters because so many have had bad experiences with them...

Thasick1 · 09-29-2008, 01:55 AM

yeah, guess so....what can I say...I love them oil boilers....but I gotta 500 ninja, so what am I talkin about? lol

Unknown_Tom · 09-29-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1_UP_600RR

There is prolly so gixxer haters because so many have had bad experiences with them...

Dude you're on a fucking 600 double R and talking shit about gixxers. Why don't you shut your mouth and experience shit for yourself squid

1_UP_600RR · 09-29-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown_Tom

Dude you're on a fucking 600 double R and talking shit about gixxers. Why don't you shut your mouth and experience shit for yourself squid

Just becuase I have an RR doesn't mean I don't know anything about any other bike.. And what I said was an opinion because it takes about one minute to find someone saying something negative about stunting a gixxer. And Im pretty sure at least 75% of this forum would recommend a bike capable of handling more abuse to a new rider trying to learn.. If im wrong so be it.. But like I said, it was an opinion.. If you don't like it, then state yours....

Thasick1 · 09-29-2008, 06:34 PM

damn...didnt mean to start a thread jackin feud...

EBERLE · 10-18-2008, 01:47 AM

i got t-boned by a ford F-350 and my 96 Gsxr 750 was still able to be ridden....threw the bike 20 feet and me another 15 feet so i don't know what all of you are talking about the can take a beating pretty well....only fu(ked up the air intake and fairings a little

09-26-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
Partywizard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garland,TX,USA Age: Bike: none at the moment Gender: Male Posts: 4	Newbie here Hey guys I'm new here so I got a couple of quick questions. Currently I have no bike but I am working to get one. Most likely yamaha r6 or gsxr 600. I've been told by everyone BIKES ARE DANGEROUS YADA YADA YOU CAN DIE AT 20MPH ON A BIKE!!! I'm thinking.. just like I always have I don't care about the risks.. In fact that's what makes it fun for me. I don't want to be afraid of doing something I love just because of the risk that is involved. ANYWAY my question is... What mods are needed for a bike to be a good stunt bike specifically a gsxr 600 (newer models) How long before I've been riding should I start practicing wheelies and such?

09-27-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
1_UP_600RR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tulsa/Tahlequah, OK Age: Bike: Not So Minty 6RR Gender: Male Posts: 72	Re: Newbie here Welcome to SL!!! Stay away from gixxers to start.. If you wanna learn, rock a Honda! Suckers are like The Terminator of the sport bike world... If your around guys who know what they're doing and can help you then start when ever.. But if your ridin alone or with people who don't know anything then wait a bit get some seat time..

09-27-2008, 12:26 AM	#3
Partywizard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garland,TX,USA Age: Bike: none at the moment Gender: Male Posts: 4	Re: Newbie here Alright, thanks for the info man I appreciate it. So what do you suggest I start with? Id really prefer not to start with anything in the 250cc range. Also If I was to start with a gsxr I would not be stupid enough to try to stunt with no experience. So taking that into consideration if I did happen to start with a gsxr would it be totally un-safe to ride casually around as a beginner? At least until I am experienced enough to try something more.

09-27-2008, 03:43 PM	#4
1_UP_600RR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tulsa/Tahlequah, OK Age: Bike: Not So Minty 6RR Gender: Male Posts: 72	Re: Newbie here If you've never rode before I would shop around until you found the bike thats most comfortable.. If that turns out to be a gixxer than right on.. But if you intend on learning to stunt it, than go find a clapped out F4I and go to town..

09-27-2008, 03:45 PM	#5
Juca Unregistered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Croatia (Central EU) Age: 19 Bike: Cbr F2 and Apn 6 Gender: Male Posts: 2,812	Re: Newbie here honda cbr f2 for you!

09-27-2008, 04:45 PM	#6
Unknown_Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lewiston ME, USA Age: 26 Bike: 05 gsxr Gender: Male Posts: 3,172	Re: Newbie here All the gixxer hate around here, daaammmnnn! Get something cheap and durable. Go practice video tape it then come back on here for advice.

09-27-2008, 05:26 PM	#7
Partywizard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garland,TX,USA Age: Bike: none at the moment Gender: Male Posts: 4	Re: Newbie here Alrighty so the Gixxer is not a good first choice from what I can tell so far. There is a bunch of cbr f2's on my local craig's list and they're going for pretty cheap too. what do you think of this? http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/857601148.html Thanks for the info! When I do get my bike I'll be sure to head to the parking lot or wherever. Have my friend record my attempts and you guys can have a good laugh at it. Last edited by Partywizard : 09-27-2008 at 05:32 PM.

09-27-2008, 10:46 PM	#9
1_UP_600RR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tulsa/Tahlequah, OK Age: Bike: Not So Minty 6RR Gender: Male Posts: 72	Re: Newbie here That'll do jus fine.... Now go get it, take it to the lot, and clutch that beast up!!!:YEAH

09-27-2008, 11:26 PM	#10
Partywizard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garland,TX,USA Age: Bike: none at the moment Gender: Male Posts: 4	Re: Newbie here SUHWEEEEEEET I'm gonna get that once I get the cash. BIG help guys, I owe you with some vids

09-28-2008, 09:38 AM	#11
Juca Unregistered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Croatia (Central EU) Age: 19 Bike: Cbr F2 and Apn 6 Gender: Male Posts: 2,812	Re: Newbie here post up some pics when you buy that bike and when you instal cage on it.

09-28-2008, 01:45 PM	#12
Thasick1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR Age: Bike: 95 ex500 stunter, 86 FZ750, 89 zx750 Gender: Male Posts: 20	Re: Newbie here welcome to SL...i dunno why theres so many gixxer haters on here...Id deal on an older one but not the new ones...fuel injection is a bitch

09-28-2008, 01:54 PM	#13
OnEWhEeLNEAL Fuch my life Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Queens, NY Age: 32 Bike: F4i Gender: Male Posts: 17,368	Re: Newbie here Get an F4i. For $2500 you could find one clapped out. You might have to spend up tp $3500 to get one but it'll be worth it. Dont start w a gsxr I did and I wound up breaking the subframe everytime I would come back and hit the bar while learning the brake putting me out for weeks at a time

09-28-2008, 02:05 PM	#14
1_UP_600RR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tulsa/Tahlequah, OK Age: Bike: Not So Minty 6RR Gender: Male Posts: 72	Re: Newbie here There is prolly so gixxer haters because so many have had bad experiences with them...

09-29-2008, 01:55 AM	#15
Thasick1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR Age: Bike: 95 ex500 stunter, 86 FZ750, 89 zx750 Gender: Male Posts: 20	Re: Newbie here yeah, guess so....what can I say...I love them oil boilers....but I gotta 500 ninja, so what am I talkin about? lol

09-29-2008, 06:34 PM	#18
Thasick1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR Age: Bike: 95 ex500 stunter, 86 FZ750, 89 zx750 Gender: Male Posts: 20	Re: Newbie here damn...didnt mean to start a thread jackin feud...

10-18-2008, 01:47 AM	#19
EBERLE Eberle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: two six zero Age: 21 Bike: Gsxr 1000 k7, 04 gsxr 600(streetfighter) Gender: Male Posts: 96	Re: Newbie here i got t-boned by a ford F-350 and my 96 Gsxr 750 was still able to be ridden....threw the bike 20 feet and me another 15 feet so i don't know what all of you are talking about the can take a beating pretty well....only fu(ked up the air intake and fairings a little Last edited by EBERLE : 10-18-2008 at 01:50 AM. Reason: forgot stuff