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Any bikers
« on: 02 January 2007, 20:52:19 »
 Don't know if there are many bikers out there, but looking to replace my Kawasaki zzr1100c this year,
heard the Suzi gsxr750 is a good bike but being a big guy 6'2 got used to the big cc's and a bit of comfort, wider saddle than a pure sportsbike. thought also of Honda Blackbird but i don't want to be bored. My zzr has been tuned and tweaked over the years ;)  but just fancy a change and starting again. although would love a zzr1400 but as it cost more than most of the cars i buy she who must be obeyed has rejected that idea.

any good experiences of other models out there ;D
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« Reply #1 on: 02 January 2007, 20:53:20 »
TB has a bike, but a ZZR 1100 is a fast bike!  :o
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« Reply #2 on: 02 January 2007, 20:54:37 »
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Don't know if there are many bikers out there, but looking to replace my Kawasaki zzr1100c this year,
heard the Suzi gsxr750 is a good bike but being a big guy 6'2 got used to the big cc's and a bit of comfort, wider saddle than a pure sportsbike. thought also of Honda Blackbird but i don't want to be bored. My zzr has been tuned and tweaked over the years ;)  but just fancy a change and starting again. although would love a zzr1400 but as it cost more than most of the cars i buy she who must be obeyed has rejected that idea.

any good experiences of other models out there ;D
I'm a mainly fair weather biker.

The ZZR1100 is a fanastic all rounder - comfortable tourer, with power of a reasonable sport bike...  ...I think you'll find it a hard act to follow.
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« Reply #3 on: 02 January 2007, 20:58:35 »
I'm a biker...got my own fast road/advanced bike school.... www.Road-Riders.com

I'd suggest a ZX12R if you're a big bloke...can easily be modded to push out 185-ish bhp at rear wheel
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« Reply #4 on: 02 January 2007, 21:03:01 »
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I'm a biker...got my own fast road/advanced bike school.... www.Road-Riders.com

I'd suggest a ZX12R if you're a big bloke...can easily be modded to push out 185-ish bhp at rear wheel

I've always fancied learning to ride a motorbike. I cycle to uni and wished i could just twist the bar to go faster  ;)

Where abouts are you Andy, just took a look at your website. Very reasonable prices  :y
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« Reply #5 on: 02 January 2007, 21:06:22 »
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I'm a biker...got my own fast road/advanced bike school.... www.Road-Riders.com

I'd suggest a ZX12R if you're a big bloke...can easily be modded to push out 185-ish bhp at rear wheel

I've always fancied learning to ride a motorbike. I cycle to uni and wished i could just twist the bar to go faster  ;)

Where abouts are you Andy, just took a look at your website. Very reasonable prices  :y
Would your Mum allow it  ::)
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« Reply #6 on: 02 January 2007, 21:07:45 »
Thats the trouble. my zzr is derestricetd and dyno'd big devil 4into 1 and ohlin rear shock and other mods. Not bored with the bike to ride, just like tinkering and doing stuff to it. Its like missile and staight line see's off my friends 03 Yam R1 and dependign on how brave we are on the day not much in the handling, so i was looking for a good base bike. If it comes to it a zx12 or a later zzr1100d onwards sounds good. I guess Hondas get expensive to start playing about with, also don't really want fuel injection but i supose have to move into 21st century ;D
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I'm a biker...got my own fast road/advanced bike school.... www.Road-Riders.com

I'd suggest a ZX12R if you're a big bloke...can easily be modded to push out 185-ish bhp at rear wheel

I've always fancied learning to ride a motorbike. I cycle to uni and wished i could just twist the bar to go faster  ;)

Where abouts are you Andy, just took a look at your website. Very reasonable prices  :y
Would your Mum allow it  ::)

Nope!  >:( - I point out she had several horses that can do 30mph flat out weigh 2 ton, and don't have any brakes.

My dad had a bike when he was at Brunel uni too, but he also says no  >:(
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I'm a biker...got my own fast road/advanced bike school.... www.Road-Riders.com

I'd suggest a ZX12R if you're a big bloke...can easily be modded to push out 185-ish bhp at rear wheel

I've always fancied learning to ride a motorbike. I cycle to uni and wished i could just twist the bar to go faster  ;)

Where abouts are you Andy, just took a look at your website. Very reasonable prices  :y
Would your Mum allow it  ::)

Nope!  >:( - I point out she had several horses that can do 30mph flat out weigh 2 ton, and don't have any brakes.

My dad had a bike when he was at Brunel uni too, but he also says no  >:(
After sliding the ZX10 up the road 18 months back, I can confirm they can hurt  :-[
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« Reply #9 on: 02 January 2007, 21:11:51 »
watching Long Way Round (got it on dvd now) really made me want to get a bike.

If anyone has not seen it, highly recommend. Ewan McGreggor and his mate Charlie take a couple of BMW bikes around the world!!

Bet that company who turned them down is pissed off, the DVD sales of it apparently are huge!
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« Reply #10 on: 02 January 2007, 21:16:08 »
At the risk of a family break up you've got to try it tunnie. Nothing like it and yes was well impressed by the dvd, but what about the camera man?  he had a mad russian bike for a while ::)
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I'm a biker...got my own fast road/advanced bike school.... www.Road-Riders.com

I'd suggest a ZX12R if you're a big bloke...can easily be modded to push out 185-ish bhp at rear wheel

I've always fancied learning to ride a motorbike. I cycle to uni and wished i could just twist the bar to go faster  ;)

Where abouts are you Andy, just took a look at your website. Very reasonable prices  :y
Would your Mum allow it  ::)

Nope!  >:( - I point out she had several horses that can do 30mph flat out weigh 2 ton, and don't have any brakes.

My dad had a bike when he was at Brunel uni too, but he also says no  >:(
After sliding the ZX10 up the road 18 months back, I can confirm they can hurt  :-[

My dad came off on ice several times, shook his confidence i think.

Mates dad has a bike too, what puts me off is the high insurance and all the gear you have to buy.

Something i might do when i am earning money again, i see there is a school in Brackley someware, see them go up my road.
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« Reply #12 on: 02 January 2007, 21:18:07 »
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I'm a biker...got my own fast road/advanced bike school.... www.Road-Riders.com

I'd suggest a ZX12R if you're a big bloke...can easily be modded to push out 185-ish bhp at rear wheel

I've always fancied learning to ride a motorbike. I cycle to uni and wished i could just twist the bar to go faster  ;)

Where abouts are you Andy, just took a look at your website. Very reasonable prices  :y

Sorry fella,

I dont 'do' learners...I take you to the next levels once you get your full licence
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At the risk of a family break up you've got to try it tunnie. Nothing like it and yes was well impressed by the dvd, but what about the camera man?  he had a mad russian bike for a while ::)

Tbh i'd love to go around Europe on a bike, but it would be far too dangerous.

Its just totally different, clutch is finger controlled, gears by slight movement of the foot. Just got to give it a go!!  ;D
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I'm a biker...got my own fast road/advanced bike school.... www.Road-Riders.com

I'd suggest a ZX12R if you're a big bloke...can easily be modded to push out 185-ish bhp at rear wheel

I've always fancied learning to ride a motorbike. I cycle to uni and wished i could just twist the bar to go faster  ;)

Where abouts are you Andy, just took a look at your website. Very reasonable prices  :y

Sorry fella,

I dont 'do' learners...I take you to the next levels once you get your full licence

Ah ok don't worry m8 only wondering, not even got a CBT yet!
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