(05-23-05) Would you buy the same bike? - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Ride-or-die · 05-27-2005, 05:56 AM

im a no. i love the bike, very happy with the gsxr600 and as my first bike i do think it has been amazing to learn on, however i wish i had bought the newer model like the K1-K3 as i dont like the ugly *** end (posterior) on the SRAD, its too fat, other than that the bike handles lovely, is fast and a pleasure to ride. oh and i might change the colour of the gixer too

apparently a.s.s is a swearwork now so i shall change it.

GIXXER-Mike · 05-29-2005, 10:35 PM

wouldn't trade my gixxer-sixxer for a corvette!

makenzie71 · 05-30-2005, 12:37 AM

Yes and no. My TLS is a great bike, and I would love to have another one. But I wanted a TLR, and my current passion is the new SV1KS...if they would make an SV1KR I probably would be on my way to the dealer right now...to wait until they open Tuesday morning...

JES883 · 05-31-2005, 08:26 AM

I think I would have gotten a K5 750 Gixxer instead of my K5 600. But I definitely don't regret buying the 600 in the least.

**Uncle Bob** · 06-01-2005, 01:56 PM

Probably would buy a Kaw, just so I could hang out with a better crowd ! LOL

Hayaboosta · 06-01-2005, 02:53 PM

A most definite Yes, a few of my friends own the corner carving RC51's and they couldn't lose me on the rides we've been on, I'm very happy with everything the bikes power, performance, looks, exhaust note with the HMF dual high rise, comfortable, nothing else I could ask for.

Scourge · 06-01-2005, 03:12 PM

Oh YEAH, I got a good deal on a late model ride. For my purposes right now a 650 is all I need. My only lament is that I'm having trouble getting used to the seating position, (very upright), and the floorboards w/ heel-toe shifter. Kind of makes me miss the ergonomics of my Seca, but again for now it is perfect for my mission and skill, (or lack of), level.

bat4255 · 06-01-2005, 03:20 PM

Yes, my Burgman does everything I need (except dirt riding). Great tour bike

dbrown · 06-02-2005, 07:23 AM

So many bikes, so little time.

mrgr8ness · 06-05-2005, 01:00 PM

I enjoy my GZ250, its a great starter bike. I think I will have it outgrown soon though. Maybe a little bigger bike would have been better, but it was in my price range and I can always trade it in after the road test.

Blackburg · 06-08-2005, 02:37 PM

I voted no. It was a difficult decision.

The Burgman is gone. It was my wife's favorite bike, and probably my favorite street bike. If I was going to get another bike today though, I think it'd be of the adventure variety. Although I like the KTM950S, the Kawasaki KLR650 is way more practical. That'll probably be my next ride. (Unfortunately, I'll have to dump the DR350 if I do. Heh, maybe add the AN400 for the bride.

)

Gear up!

leansipper · 06-18-2005, 01:42 AM

i would definitely get me a BUSA!

tlwisner · 07-18-2005, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leenmachine

I would have picked up the C90 if I had done any research before I bought.

I voted no.

Don't get me wrong the C50 is a nice bike but I think a C90 would be nicer!

I voted yes to my C50, my budget was stretched to get a new one - and the C90 is quite a few $$$ more. My first step in bike buying is "How much money can I spend?" I go from there, and this is my first "factory new, never before farted on by anybody else" bike.

axel_2078 · 07-19-2005, 01:40 AM

I voted yes, but since Marauder's aren't made anymore, I'd have to go with the Boulevard version of it, the M50.

mark · 07-27-2005, 07:10 AM

I like my 03' GSXR, and i said yes. I haven't had it long enough to have any complaints...

**Clint** · 07-30-2005, 11:02 PM

I checked no. I'm quite happy with the Bandit (except for the headlights, but I'm working on that now). However, I'm a sucker for new and different, and there are so many bikes out there I'd like to try something else. Still, I think the B12 is the perfect bike for me.

MagnumForce · 07-31-2005, 08:25 PM

I voted no as well. I love the M50, but as RowdyRed said, I would like to try something different. The problem is that I'm not sure if I want a larger displacement cruiser, a sport bike, or a supermoto. Well, I've got plenty of time to think about it.

chevy01xtreme · 07-31-2005, 08:57 PM

i voted yes. but this is a temp bike to make room for the 06 gsx-r1000 i want

AceGS500F · 08-10-2005, 01:10 PM

I voted yes... if this were my beginning bike again... I love it and it has been great for all the learning I've done... I eventually want to move up to a GSXR...

92Notch · 08-10-2005, 01:52 PM

I just bought mine last week; i voted "yes"

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05-27-2005, 05:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
Ride-or-die Petrol Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2000 GSXR-600 Location: ESSEX, England Posts: 751	im a no. i love the bike, very happy with the gsxr600 and as my first bike i do think it has been amazing to learn on, however i wish i had bought the newer model like the K1-K3 as i dont like the ugly *** end (posterior) on the SRAD, its too fat, other than that the bike handles lovely, is fast and a pleasure to ride. oh and i might change the colour of the gixer too apparently a.s.s is a swearwork now so i shall change it. __________________ Both knees are good friends with Mr Road. they play everyday!!

05-29-2005, 10:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,111	wouldn't trade my gixxer-sixxer for a corvette! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

05-31-2005, 08:26 AM	#24 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	I think I would have gotten a K5 750 Gixxer instead of my K5 600. But I definitely don't regret buying the 600 in the least. __________________ JES883

06-01-2005, 01:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 98	Probably would buy a Kaw, just so I could hang out with a better crowd ! LOL __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

05-30-2005, 12:37 AM	#23 (permalink)
makenzie71 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2005 Posts: 46	Yes and no. My TLS is a great bike, and I would love to have another one. But I wanted a TLR, and my current passion is the new SV1KS...if they would make an SV1KR I probably would be on my way to the dealer right now...to wait until they open Tuesday morning...

06-01-2005, 02:53 PM	#26 (permalink)
Hayaboosta Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 GSX1300R Hayabusa Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 203	A most definite Yes, a few of my friends own the corner carving RC51's and they couldn't lose me on the rides we've been on, I'm very happy with everything the bikes power, performance, looks, exhaust note with the HMF dual high rise, comfortable, nothing else I could ask for.

06-01-2005, 03:12 PM	#27 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	Oh YEAH, I got a good deal on a late model ride. For my purposes right now a 650 is all I need. My only lament is that I'm having trouble getting used to the seating position, (very upright), and the floorboards w/ heel-toe shifter. Kind of makes me miss the ergonomics of my Seca, but again for now it is perfect for my mission and skill, (or lack of), level. __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

06-01-2005, 03:20 PM	#28 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	Yes, my Burgman does everything I need (except dirt riding). Great tour bike

06-02-2005, 07:23 AM	#29 (permalink)
dbrown Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 800 Intruder, BMW R65 Location: NE Texas Posts: 45	So many bikes, so little time. __________________ Ride Friendly

06-05-2005, 01:00 PM	#30 (permalink)
mrgr8ness In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 Location: Central Upstate NY Posts: 106	I enjoy my GZ250, its a great starter bike. I think I will have it outgrown soon though. Maybe a little bigger bike would have been better, but it was in my price range and I can always trade it in after the road test.

06-08-2005, 02:37 PM	#31 (permalink)
Blackburg Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2006 Triumph Tiger, 1999 DR350SE Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 35	I voted no. It was a difficult decision. The Burgman is gone. It was my wife's favorite bike, and probably my favorite street bike. If I was going to get another bike today though, I think it'd be of the adventure variety. Although I like the KTM950S, the Kawasaki KLR650 is way more practical. That'll probably be my next ride. (Unfortunately, I'll have to dump the DR350 if I do. Heh, maybe add the AN400 for the bride. ) Gear up! __________________ Steve '06 Triumph Tiger 13K '99 DR350SE. 8K miles

06-18-2005, 01:42 AM	#32 (permalink)
leansipper Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 02' KAT 750 Location: PHX Posts: 23	i would definitely get me a BUSA! __________________ i luv traffic...makes u feel like u ridin' that much faster

07-19-2005, 01:40 AM	#34 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	I voted yes, but since Marauder's aren't made anymore, I'd have to go with the Boulevard version of it, the M50. __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

07-27-2005, 07:10 AM	#35 (permalink)
mark In Training Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2003 GSXR-600 Location: PA Posts: 113	I like my 03' GSXR, and i said yes. I haven't had it long enough to have any complaints...

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07-31-2005, 08:25 PM	#37 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,159	I voted no as well. I love the M50, but as RowdyRed said, I would like to try something different. The problem is that I'm not sure if I want a larger displacement cruiser, a sport bike, or a supermoto. Well, I've got plenty of time to think about it.

07-31-2005, 08:57 PM	#38 (permalink)
chevy01xtreme Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Location: N.Y Posts: 90	i voted yes. but this is a temp bike to make room for the 06 gsx-r1000 i want

08-10-2005, 01:10 PM	#39 (permalink)
AceGS500F Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2004 GS500F Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 56	I voted yes... if this were my beginning bike again... I love it and it has been great for all the learning I've done... I eventually want to move up to a GSXR... __________________ If you're not living life on the edge... you're taking up too much space.

08-10-2005, 01:52 PM	#40 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	I just bought mine last week; i voted "yes" __________________