'Tis Apparently the Season...

Offtopic discusion goes here

Moderator: Moderators

Yarko
Posts: 146
Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:34 pm

'Tis Apparently the Season...

Post by Yarko »

...for making motorized purchases. In spirit, I'll be going to check out a 2007 Yamaha R6 tonight. Not been given a time yet but it'll be on the south side (Terwillager). More experienced eyes than mine would be welcome. If there's any interest, post and we can set up a meet.
User avatar
jbcollier
Posts: 4077
Joined: Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:50 pm

Post by jbcollier »

Not tonight, sorry. I am running the shop by myself for two weeks. So it's early in, late out and only a few short breaks.

What's the mileage?

I'll spare you the, "Please start with a smaller bike." rant.
Yarko
Posts: 146
Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:34 pm

Post by Yarko »

I kinda accidentally managed to somehow buy the bike. It's got ~9800km on it.
User avatar
Kevin
Posts: 618
Joined: Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:31 am
Location: Dovercourt, Edmonton

Post by Kevin »

A buddy bought one new, I'd like to say around 2004 or maybe 2005. Something like 120 or 130 hp. He shit his pants more than couple times riding it. Got into some trouble (speeding and the like) Pretty sure it got stolen and recovered 2 times, but the 3rd time it was gone for good.

If i recall correctly, 100kph comes pretty quick and you still have like 5 gears left after that. Lots of fun for sure.

Another buddy did track racing around Alberta with i think the nearly the same year bike. He entered the 600 class and always doubled up the weekend with the liter bikes. He always placed well even with the liter class. Ya loose on the straights but always catch up and usually pass in the corners.
User avatar
jbcollier
Posts: 4077
Joined: Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:50 pm

Post by jbcollier »

Take an intermediate motorcycle safety course. Get the gear: no more shorts and flip-flops.
User avatar
jbcollier
Posts: 4077
Joined: Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:50 pm

Post by jbcollier »

Sorry for being such a hard-ass.

Congrats on the new bike. They are great bikes.
Yarko
Posts: 146
Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:34 pm

Post by Yarko »

Thanks guys; I will get the gear and try to ride considerately.
User avatar
Angelo
Posts: 2134
Joined: Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:30 am

Post by Angelo »

Be careful, I used to ride a 600 and that was no slouch, things have changed alot in 27 years! Know the power is there and learn to respect it.

Congradulations!
�Long live vintage motorcycles that are too tough to die...�

- Dustin Kott-
Yarko
Posts: 146
Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:34 pm

Post by Yarko »

I found out that the bike had a rebuilt status and made the seller take it back. After that bike, I no longer wish to go fast on anything.
redbike
Posts: 1012
Joined: Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:04 pm

Post by redbike »

Disappointing, Yarko, but you made the correct call in returning the bike.
User avatar
Angelo
Posts: 2134
Joined: Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:30 am

Post by Angelo »

Lucky for you Yarko, so good you found out....and it seems your desire for speed has been satisfied. Scooters are my speed now and I'm happy as well
�Long live vintage motorcycles that are too tough to die...�

- Dustin Kott-
User avatar
david
Posts: 675
Joined: Sun Nov 22, 2009 2:59 pm
Location: Top of the Valley

Post by david »

The speed of a powerful motorcycle can be very intoxicating. Many succumb to the enticing thrill of such power, a few can only wish the had not.
Ska'D for Life
Yarko
Posts: 146
Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:34 pm

Post by Yarko »

Yes, I had found a new respect for my safety and decided to let it go and the rebuilt status provided me with a way out.
User avatar
jbcollier
Posts: 4077
Joined: Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:50 pm

Post by jbcollier »

Lots of fun but not much speed: CBR125.

Just as much fun and just enough speed: Ninja 250.

Great bikes with good resale values and cheap insurance.
Yarko
Posts: 146
Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:34 pm

Post by Yarko »

The R6 kicked the street bike right out of me, so I'll probably hang my metaphorical racing leathers up unless I find something tame that takes my fancy.
Post Reply