What did you do to your bike today?

99% of people would, yes. Most people wouldn't spend thousands on another (similar) bike. Most, if buying a second bike would/do go for something different. That's why I'm asking is all. (I feel we're going round in circles?)
 
AndyCr15 said:
Why not? Because you already have it? Obviously, each to their own, just seemed a little odd, so I asked :)

We still await the answer from .one. himself :)
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The only similarities with the zzr1200 & zx12r is the cc it all ends there.

zzr1200 smooth comfy quick sensible motorcycle and a pleasure to ride.

zx12r a1 unrestricted is just Bonkers.
 
I can't tell you that, it's subjective. It just sounded a little like they both had flaws, so you had two bikes to cover each bikes bad points. This is generally what you do, but the flaws aren't because of the bike type.

For example, I currently have a naked CB1000R which is comfortable, bonkers, great commute but is hard work on a long journey on the motorway, due to it having no fairings. I'm thinking of getting a Sports Tourer to cover this flaw.

Is it me, I thought this was fairly basic, obvious stuff?

As I said, if you're happy, there's no issue. Why so defensive?
 
Rossi~ said:
But you wouldn't want to commute and hoon on the same bike surely? What if you throw it in a ditch somewhere or get a puncture etc how will you get to work?
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If you throw a ZXR12 into a ditch badly enough that it's unrideable, chances are you won't be able to work for quite a while anyway...
 
Haha that's me, I commute on my GSXR 1000, hoon on it and track on it, if I crash it so bad that's I cant repair it myself in a weekend then I will more than likely be off work for a while too :D

If I was to have a second bike it would be a supermotard....


Oh and I washed her on the weekend, first time in easily over 6 months, poor thing :(
 
Adjusted suspension on my DRZ, far too much sag for road use, considering it's the SM I won't be going off road with it (for now). Static sag down from 40mm to 25mm (on rear). In turn rider sag down from 100mm to 70mm. Returned all rebound and comp settings to factory.

Previous owner had the rear suspension soggy and front wound right up hard. Recipe for disaster that!

Will road test the settings tomorrow, if they're ok will be changing the tyres next..currently running Avon Roadriders... :o (they were on it when I bought it!)
 
AndyCr15 said:
I can't tell you that, it's subjective. It just sounded a little like they both had flaws, so you had two bikes to cover each bikes bad points. This is generally what you do, but the flaws aren't because of the bike type.

For example, I currently have a naked CB1000R which is comfortable, bonkers, great commute but is hard work on a long journey on the motorway, due to it having no fairings. I'm thinking of getting a Sports Tourer to cover this flaw.

Is it me, I thought this was fairly basic, obvious stuff?

As I said, if you're happy, there's no issue. Why so defensive?
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Lovely bike .. love the dash and the looks but Bonkers it aint . It was on my list when looking for a new bike but bored me silly . Be nice second bike or a full power version but the way it is it feels like a torquey 600
 
Persil said:
Lovely bike .. love the dash and the looks but Bonkers it aint . It was on my list when looking for a new bike but bored me silly . Be nice second bike or a full power version but the way it is it feels like a torquey 600
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As I've said, all subjective. 0-60 in 2.8 is plenty enough power for me, there's not much it wont keep up with to 100. Nice and small so I can throw it about at will. No fairings so you feel it all.

But, each to their own.
 
Im not having a pop at it .. i would seriously consider it with a full power engine . I love the looks and the single side swing arm etc .

And i think 2.8 is a little optimistic . I think low 3's is more its mark
 
Obviously, I wouldn't be able to measure it. I'd probably be on my back if I tried. A quick Google seems to show mixed reports. Here says 2.8, but I see a few others say 3.3.

The first time I rode one, I couldn't keep the front wheel on the ground. I think I must have grown up now, as it's not a problem :)

Also, I'm not sure why you're saying its not full power? I'm told it will get to 100 quicker than a Fireblade? (Again, not able to test this myself)
 
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AndyCr15 said:
I'm not sure why you're saying its not full power? I'm told it will get to 100 quicker than a Fireblade? (Again, not able to test this myself)
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He's saying it's not full power because it's not full power, the engines been retuned for a better torque spread lowdown at the expense of out 'n' out bhp, you only have to look the stats up fella.
 
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Yeah, I've heard along those lines. Isn't torque most important for acceleration? (You have to understand, I'm really asking the things, not being awkward). As I said, if it beats a Fireblade to 100, it bring short of power would seem an odd criticism to me?
 
AndyCr15 said:
Isn't torque most important for acceleration? (You have to understand, I'm really asking the things, not being awkward). As I said, if it beats a Fireblade to 100, it bring short of power would seem an odd criticism to me?
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The more torque you have lower down the rev range the better, you can really fire it off the line or out of the corner, lack of top end bhp on a naked is neither here nor there tbh, i'm into naked bikes & i know full well my neck muscles are gonna give up the ghost long before i hit top whack, so i'll take a big dollop of torque any day.
 
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