What would you buy?

[ozkat]

If you were going to buy a late model bike to fighter, what would you buy and why? Bike must cost under 10K, not be a repairable write off, must be made after year 2000. Yes im looking at buying another bike.

[Weaselman]

Blade or GSXR or R1
they all come in that range

[Tony OW31]

quote:Originally posted by ozkat

If you were going to buy a late model bike to fighter, what would you buy and why? Bike must cost under 10K, not be a repairable write off, must be made after year 2000. Yes im looking at buying another bike.

all depends on what you are going to use it for I suppose?

[Watto]

suzifreaks bking?? thats on the market at 10k exactly

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by Tony OW31


quote:Originally posted by ozkat

If you were going to buy a late model bike to fighter, what would you buy and why? Bike must cost under 10K, not be a repairable write off, must be made after year 2000. Yes im looking at buying another bike.

all depends on what you are going to use it for I suppose?

Just a reliable bike that stops and goes and naked and different .

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by Watto

suzifreaks bking?? thats on the market at 10k exactly
I proberly should have said the bits i take off fund the fighter bits.

[Booster]

nice R1 on ebay ;) i'll chuck in delivery at the $5500 buy it now ;), gotto make room for the new K1 gixxer

[WATEVR]

R1 or even a ZX10r

proberly a early 2001 -2 R1 as the bits to mod with would be easy to get a hold of and there really isnt many fightered ones getting around, this is proberly the avenue of my next project.

[zx12argh]

I'd go with 10r
Deffinately not a 12r - too fucking hard to fighter right. :D

Rob's stunted gixer 750 looked the goods. People are crashing them all the time too so you'd have an open market to flog the goods bits off.

[zx12argh]

If you are going to fighter a late model bike use a late model Acerbis head light...
these aren't too shabby actually

http://www.haibikeshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1759&zenid=95b2cd3e877af37202c3488bc794a168

[Tony Nitrous]

If you want reliable, useable performance and handling,
and to be different i'd go after the B-King.
(THAT engine, and those brakes..Mmmmmmm)

If you want a more lazy bike to take the Mrs out without
going cruiser or tourer then i'd go nice big solid GSX14.

The popular choice seems to be neither, Lots of folk seem
to like late model light damage Sportsbikes,
GSXR1000, R1, Blade, ZX10 etc.

[suxukifreak]

GSX1400.....just for the physical size of the things.

My YZF750 feels like a toy and i cant bring my self to do it up [V]

[Tony OW31]

How about something different like an aprilia falco (nice to ride in stock form), or even the futura, that comes with a sssa as standard, think these can be had for <10k.

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by zx12argh

If you are going to fighter a late model bike use a late model Acerbis head light...
these aren't too shabby actually

http://www.haibikeshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1759&zenid=95b2cd3e877af37202c3488bc794a168


that light unit looks awsome pete and it even has built in indicators

[ozkat]

Yeah i know Pete, i was meant to pick up my 12R this morning but i saw one without the fairing yesterday, it would be very hard to make it look good as you know. The R1 would be pretty easy as would the 03/04 GSXR1000, ZX10s are a bit harder to get, i like the look of the 954 Blade, just not sure how those huge ram air tubes will turn out. I would love to do a twin tho.

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak

GSX1400.....just for the physical size of the things.
My YZF750 feels like a toy and i cant bring my self to do it up [V]

You were obviously looking for a while Des,
What sort of money do older 14's start at ?
Just something average, not as tidy as yours.

[ozkat]

I like the 1400s but i dont want to start with a naked bike, it gives me no bits to sell off to pay for fighter stuff. Is there anyone in the world that has fightered a TLR besides Fimp?

[Tony Nitrous]

Busa ?

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

Busa ?
No, ive aready got one, but i did find one before Easter for 6K. Rego, RWC, carbon cans etc.

[chopiesel]

04-05 cbr1000

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:Originally posted by ozkat


quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

Busa ?
No, ive aready got one, but i did find one before Easter for 6K. Rego, RWC, carbon cans etc.


Yeah, i seemed to remember you had one...;)
I thought you wanted a bike to fighter ?
Naked Busa would be very different to a faired one if
you did it right, and not short of performance.
Plenty of stuff to sell, lots of go faster stuff.
Even in its old frame Pete's was tuff as hell...[8D]

Always an awkward question, what one drools over, another
will walk past. Interesting to hear folks ideas though.

[Jockney Rebel]

zzr 1400 id love to see one of those fat bastards fightered

[suxukifreak]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous


quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak

GSX1400.....just for the physical size of the things.
My YZF750 feels like a toy and i cant bring my self to do it up [V]

You were obviously looking for a while Des,
What sort of money do older 14's start at ?
Just something average, not as tidy as yours.


I got my current one for $6000 off fleabay,
and there is one on fleabay now for $7500 buynow.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9779/bqzwjsgwkkgrhgookkqejll.jpg

[ralph]

suzy 14

[bluemk1]

i would buy the b-king thats for sale on here

i know it doesnt help you as you said you want to sell bits off it but bad luck, you asked what i would buy [8D]

failing that i wouldnt mind one of these suckers

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m175/Outsider_46n2/2005-MotoGuzzi-V11CafeSportb.jpg

should be able to pick up one of these for under 10k now if you shop around

[ralph]

speed triple.... They make a good noise

[zx12argh]

quote:Originally posted by chopiesel

04-05 cbr1000


I got a mate with one of those fightered. Not too shabby.
The 55 tooth rear sprocket he's got on it makes it a bit sphincter clenching tho...

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak



I got my current one for $6000 off fleabay,
and there is one on fleabay now for $7500 buynow.http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9779/bqzwjsgwkkgrhgookkqejll.jpg



Cheers Des.
Every time I had bought a Busa / Busa / B-King / GSX11 i have
looked at the 14's. I do like them. They dont fill all my needs
but when I can afford one "as well" there might be one coming home.
5 rego's and 5 insurance's is enough for now......maybe....;)

Thanks.

[suxukifreak]

found some tasty ZX12Rs.....

http://www.motoclub-tingavert.it/t155110s.html


http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/83124304749483.jpg

[Tony Nitrous]

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6905/whiteking.jpg

[Nudie]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/831243030155525.jpg



Firestorm. Considering they where in the top ten bikes sold in Aust for years, I can't believe more of 'em haven't been 'fightered.
And it's a Twin

[Large]

motorcycledisposalshaveazx10for5500orless

[Tony Nitrous]

Normaly only see the Hornet-9 done with off the shelf bolt-on's,
Wonder what a full on fighter would be like ?

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=3028547&TabID=3424

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

Reckon you should buy my 2000 929 blade. A give away for $7000

[Cruisecontrol]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6905/whiteking.jpg


What exactly is within those chunks of plastic snot bookending the tank?

[MONO]

Ok shane i'll bite ,no i wont ahhhhh cannot resist blarrrr fireblade there i said it but you knew i would .BTW if you want to wet your feet without spendin a cent take mine for a spin it might help you decide if power delivery /amount is right for you .To me power is'nt the highest however no delay always in the zone i hate wating and geared down a bit ...fun

However bit out of your posted budget

unless i was seeing things i'm sure i saw a buell 1125r fightered if any one else saw it plese post photos !!!!

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by monoman

Ok shane i'll bite ,no i wont ahhhhh cannot resist blarrrr fireblade there i said it but you knew i would .BTW if you want to wet your feet without spendin a cent take mine for a spin it might help you decide if power delivery /amount is right for you .To me power is'nt the highest however no delay always in the zone i hate wating and geared down a bit ...fun

However bit out of your posted budget

unless i was seeing things i'm sure i saw a buell 1125r fightered if any one else saw it plese post photos !!!!


Actually Nigel, the 954 Blade is close to the top of my list at the moment.

[MONO]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/83124363710335.jpg

Heres the stock one mmmmm rip that stupid fairing off higher bars xbr12 headlights thats better ......

[Tony Nitrous]

Someone say Fireblade.....?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CBR900RR-Fireblade-1993-Model-Project_W0QQitemZ320360820013QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU _Motorcycles?hash=item320360820013&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:What exactly is within those chunks of plastic snot bookending the tank?

As far as I know, they are just "chunks of plastic snot"
and pretty useless. Would have been better to have just made
the tank bigger than 16.5ltrs than give it Joan Collins shoulder pads.
Maybe trying to be true to the concept bike?
Maybe keeping the rider tucked in behind bodywork?

[bluemk1]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

Someone say Fireblade.....?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CBR900RR-Fireblade-1993-Model-Project_W0QQitemZ320360820013QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU _Motorcycles?hash=item320360820013&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318


that has potential, and its cheap enough

shame its a honda [B)]

[fimpBIKES]

fuck thats cheap!!!!


ps- dont do a TLR, too much fucking effort IMHO, firestorm would be wiser

[WATEVR]

TLS has tubular typr frame that is pretty nice

[fimpBIKES]

yeah, plus its more of a factory naked

im confident that when they made the TLR they had no intention of anyone ever taking one apart and wanting to run it without fairings

all the wiring is routed in the fugliest way possible

are TLS would be a much better fighter basis

[Ross_247]

If I could Rob a bank on my way home Id grab one of these....

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/104017646039807.jpg

[Tony Nitrous]

I looking for a bike at the momment, I know what i want but
cant even find one in AU, nothing on Egay or Bikepoint,
found a couple in UK and US, nothing flash, just different
from the Bandit/GSXR/Sportsbike1000 everyone else uses.

[Cruisecontrol]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous


As far as I know, they are just "chunks of plastic snot"
and pretty useless. Would have been better to have just made
the tank bigger than 16.5ltrs than give it Joan Collins shoulder pads.
Maybe trying to be true to the concept bike?
Maybe keeping the rider tucked in behind bodywork?





Good point on tank size. I don't mind the shape if it was all one piece, but they just don't work as add-ons.

[uncle pervy]

saw a early speed triple snapped up for 3½ grand. neat, straight and damn near pristine. not common enough to be different(far as i know, i've got the only one), yet engine parts wont be a problem (though i seriously doubt you'll ever be needing any). however, some custom parts will have to be made. still got great potential

[Booster]

I would just get that B-King , test ride one and see what i mean.

[MONO]

Wow shane any closer to pointing in any direction or haven't you stopped spining

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by monoman

Wow shane any closer to pointing in any direction or haven't you stopped spining

Yeah mate maybe a bit closer, did the Moss St run today as well as trading post, Marooka and Rocklea. Lots of over priced crap out there. But i may have found something right under my nose.

[Large]

Did you find my radish pot?

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by Large

Did you find my radish pot?
Yeah i sure did and they are still crisp, eating them now. :D

[scotty]

quote:[i]Originally posted by ozkat
Actually Nigel, the 954 Blade is close to the top of my list at the moment.
[/quote]http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/104017829040738.jpg

[Toombsy63]

quote:Originally posted by ozkat

If you were going to buy a late model bike to fighter, what would you buy and why? Bike must cost under 10K, not be a repairable write off, must be made after year 2000. Yes im looking at buying another bike.
gsx 1400 - bulletproof or bking. i think by end of year u will start to see the bkings for around 10-12k.awesome bike to ride

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:Originally posted by Toombsy63

bking.awesome bike to ride


I stuck another 360k's on mine this morning.
Not rode it for a few weeks forgot how much fun it is...:D

Did have to stop at Beachmont though, was out playing,
found a Z1000 upside down pissing out fuel on top of a bloke.
Bloke looked pretty knocked about, must have just happened,
his mates were still running back up the road.
I hung around untill the Ambo's arrived.

Might be a cheap Z1000 Shayne....;)
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/285/zedcrash.jpg