New Street Bike
#1
New Street Bike
Right now I use my F4i for the street and the lot which is fine but it sucks when I **** up the F4i or go anywhere out of the city. Anyway, I want to get a good street killer next year and I can't decide on what I should get. Thought you guys could help me out. One important thing to note is that I'm a big guy, 6'5 and about 240. Here is my shortlist...
929 or 954... Had a 929 earlier this year, it was nice and I really liked it but I don't know if I need that much power. It feels right at home though, since I ride the F4i.
636... Love the looks, love the power, people seem to really like them. but... rode my friends and it felt so weird. The bars are so close to the seat. On my F4i I am kind of stretched out but on the 636 they go almost straight down. Is it worth getting used too? Being a big guy can I get used to it?
Third option would be a 600rr. Never ridden one, don't think it would be good for a big guy but I guess no bike really is. Thought that maybe it would be closer in feel to the F4i but would have the power it is lacking. Would like to hear some opinions on how it is for a street bike.
929 or 954... Had a 929 earlier this year, it was nice and I really liked it but I don't know if I need that much power. It feels right at home though, since I ride the F4i.
636... Love the looks, love the power, people seem to really like them. but... rode my friends and it felt so weird. The bars are so close to the seat. On my F4i I am kind of stretched out but on the 636 they go almost straight down. Is it worth getting used too? Being a big guy can I get used to it?
Third option would be a 600rr. Never ridden one, don't think it would be good for a big guy but I guess no bike really is. Thought that maybe it would be closer in feel to the F4i but would have the power it is lacking. Would like to hear some opinions on how it is for a street bike.
#2
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i love my 636. if your gonna get a 600 for a street killer, its worth getting used to. i would go with a liter bike. 600 has more usable power for the street but i would rather have disposable power on the freeway. plus being a big guy, you should be able to throw around a liter like i can throw around a 600.
hows wauwatosa? i grew up in horicon till i moved to FL at 17 if you know where thats at.
hows wauwatosa? i grew up in horicon till i moved to FL at 17 if you know where thats at.
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Re: New Street Bike
If it were me Id just stick to the 929 or a 954. I used to have a 929 that I got for dirty cheap along with my f4i stunt bike, but I ended up selling it after about a year, and still regret it. 929 or 954 you can find them cheap these days, and its got that older honda reliability and duribility. 954 looks a little better FF than the 929. I would rather have more power than needed for freeways or maybe taking a trip somewhere.
I had a 04 600rr for a little bit and it was a real nasty bike for corners and just going fast. Also had a 05 636 for a little bit and it felt like it had alot more uHmp than my f4i. But i would just rather have a liter bike for street riding, that just my 2 cents.
I had a 04 600rr for a little bit and it was a real nasty bike for corners and just going fast. Also had a 05 636 for a little bit and it felt like it had alot more uHmp than my f4i. But i would just rather have a liter bike for street riding, that just my 2 cents.
#5
Re: New Street Bike
i love my 636. if your gonna get a 600 for a street killer, its worth getting used to. i would go with a liter bike. 600 has more usable power for the street but i would rather have disposable power on the freeway. plus being a big guy, you should be able to throw around a liter like i can throw around a 600.
hows wauwatosa? i grew up in horicon till i moved to FL at 17 if you know where thats at.
hows wauwatosa? i grew up in horicon till i moved to FL at 17 if you know where thats at.
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