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[Floyd2004]

V Strom comes in a 650cc
TDM 800
Bob's BMW has several in that size

Don't go solely on engine size. A 600cc jap sport bike is a hell of a lot more difficult (and faster) than a 1800cc Harley

Yea well i dont need to be sitting on something ungodly powerful either. Im only 155lbs.

 

[itsbob]

Yea well i dont need to be sitting on something ungodly powerful either. Im only 155lbs.

How tall?

 

[desertrat]

How tall?

Is that another way of asking "are you chubby"?

 

[aps45819]

Is that another way of asking "are you chubby"?

no, that's a way of asking how far from your azz to the ground. I'm tip toeing at stop lights and I've lowered it 1 1/2 inches

 

[aps45819]

I'd look silly on a 600CC bike other than maybe the Wee Strom.. ..

don't tell lugnut

 

[BS Gal]

BsGal might have one for sale.

Haven't decided on that yet.

 

[dustin]

If I still rode I'd get this in a heartbeat

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/mcy/226640670.html


would be a good bike for you floyd! something you could wrench on, parts are available, insurance is cheap, its got a kickstarter, and its respected....

 

[Floyd2004]

How tall?

6' 1" but most of that is in legs... I went to Atlantic the other week and i had no issues standing up any bike with being flat footed.

Im looking for a Jap bike, maybe even a no fairing sport bike. Im just not into the cruiser thing...

 

[Floyd2004]

If I still rode I'd get this in a heartbeat

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/mcy/226640670.html


would be a good bike for you floyd! something you could wrench on, parts are available, insurance is cheap, its got a kickstarter, and its respected....

Sorry dustin but i couldnt see myself driving that. 1 Its too old, 2 Its a Honda... Nothing against those that ride them, just a personal preference.

 

[desertrat]

no, that's a way of asking how far from your azz to the ground. I'm tip toeing at stop lights and I've lowered it 1 1/2 inches

I get it, did you not notice the laugh?

 

[onebdzee]

Haven't decided on that yet.

*cough cough cough*

Oh yes you have!

 

[desertrat]

Sorry dustin but i couldnt see myself driving that. 1 Its too old, 2 Its a Honda... Nothing against those that ride them, just a personal preference.

So Jap bike means ...Suz, Yam or Kaw?

 

[aps45819]

So Jap bike means ...Suz, Yam or Kaw?

or Honda

 

[aps45819]

 

[desertrat]

or Honda

No, he doesn't like Hondas. I should have added "to you" to my post.

 

[Floyd2004]

So Jap bike means ...Suz, Yam or Kaw?

Yup, no Hondas though...

so far from each I like.

Suzuki SV650S
Kawasaki 650R
Yamaha YZF600R

 

[aps45819]

Yup, no Hondas though...

so far from each I like.

Suzuki SV650S

The 650 V Strom has the same engine tuned for more torque and is available with ABS for '07.
You can slap the same GIVI luggage (three, 45 liter hard cases) on it that I have and you're set up for touring or stopping at the grocery store for a gallon of milk on the way home from work.

 

[Floyd2004]

Well needless to say I wont be having any storage totes on the side of my bike. I never carry anything anywhere anyways... I only have a few CD's in my car. I dont like clutter...Except my room, that doesnt count

 

[itsbob]

6' 1" but most of that is in legs... I went to Atlantic the other week and i had no issues standing up any bike with being flat footed.

Im looking for a Jap bike, maybe even a no fairing sport bike. Im just not into the cruiser thing...

at 6'1" standing flat footed isn't going to be a concern except maybe one or two bikes. What I am talking about is sitting on the bike as you are riding down the road. I sat on one bike, I think it was a Ninja, YEARS ago, that sitting I couldn't unfold my legs to get them off of the pegs, I had to partially stand up to get my feet down.

Out of all the bikes you mentioned, with your frame the Wee-Strom would probably be the most comfortable.. and about baggage.. The first time you get caught in the rain on a chilly afternoon you might think twice about the luggage. I have two hard side cases on my bike and added a 52L topcase over the summer, I think I have JUST enough room now.

 

[Floyd2004]

Ive never had a problem with the older Ninjas... My friend had a 01 i think ZX-6R that was very nice

I think ive seen you on 235 a few times... I see you everywhere if thats you.