Gsxr 750? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

DJuan · 05-11-2007, 09:50 AM

Greetings,

This is my first time here. Hi!

I used to have an '06 Ninja ZX-6R and I loved it (it was my first bike). Incredibly, I've had them stolen three times since August of last year. Part of it is my fault, as I didn't lock it up, but I later got a LoJack installed, which didn't work (the third time), whatever.

Anyway, with new resolve to lock up my bike so tight Houdini couldn't get it if he had a diamond saw, I'm thinking about getting a different bike. I've recently started thinking about the GSX-R 750.

My question is:

1) Does anyone know about any problems with these bikes that I should be aware of?

2) Does anyone know if there are any differences between the '06 and '07 models? I'd like to get a discount if possible.

3) Any other impressions of this bike?

Many thanks. By the way, if anyone is thinking about a Ninja 636, I definitely reccommend them, especially the blue ones!

GregR1 · 05-11-2007, 10:04 AM

color me purple, but isn't the gsxr even MORE desirable as far as theiving bastards go? i get the feeling you're just going to ask for more theft attempts with that bike than with the 636.

i think that '06 and '07 are almost identical - both have the gear indicator, slipper clutch, mirrors with blinkers, etc.

DJuan · 05-11-2007, 10:12 AM

Yeah, I've pretty much resigned myself that someone is going to try to steal my bike. A 750 will tempt them, but I plan on getting a cover, a LoJack, a scorpio alarm and a kryptonite lock that I will use to secure it to a lamp post. If they can get through all that, they're pretty good. The funny thing is, I live in a neighborhood that has about 20-25 bikes parked on the street. The doormen in my area have never heard of another bike getting stolen except for mine.

GregR1 · 05-11-2007, 11:30 AM

maybe someone just doesn't like you

or all the other bikes are cruisers, and yours is the only sport bike. with a full tank of fuel!

**intimid8er** · 05-11-2007, 12:57 PM

As long as it's insured. Who gives a rat's ass if it's stolen?

GregR1 · 05-11-2007, 02:13 PM

i think the inconvenience of having to deal with the paperwork and just flat out not having your ride waiting for you kinda sucks the big one. plus, don't the insurance companies eventually drive up your premium if your bike keeps getting swiped?

DJuan · 05-11-2007, 05:23 PM

Yeah, the insurance thing sucks. It can take months to get the check. Incredibly though, I asked my broker if the thefts would drive my rates up, and he said no. Kinda hard to believe.

All I can say is that there should be a special place in hell for bike thieves. I don't have a bit of sympathy for any of them.

blackie1491 · 05-11-2007, 09:05 PM

My son's ZX6r survived 3 thefts attempt. His disk lock was what stopped them each time! Last time a ZX9r that was beside our bikes, with no cover and no disk lock was stolen.

wookie · 05-11-2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJuan

Greetings,

By the way, if anyone is thinking about a Ninja 636, I definitely reccommend them, especially the blue ones!

Are you sure ?

GregR1 · 05-11-2007, 10:29 PM

is that an ABS "crash cage" on that bike?????

wookie · 05-13-2007, 06:59 PM

Looks plastic, doesn't it ?

**inspiron** · 05-16-2007, 02:16 AM

One of the moderators on the Swiss forum where I'm active had his bike stolen last week. He was trying to sell it, and it was parked in front of a dealership. The thieves took it, hauled it about 400 yards away where they could strip it, and went to work. They were obviously professionals - they had tools and cutters to strip the bike quickly.

The picture shows what was found the next day.

**intimid8er** · 05-16-2007, 07:01 AM

Bah! They're noobs! They left too many parts!

DJuan · 05-16-2007, 05:27 PM

that gives the word stealership a whole new name. that's ballsy man.

confusedxpanda · 05-17-2007, 09:51 PM

YOU POSTED AT gixxer.com right? ahaah unless im imagining things

cheers!

05-11-2007, 09:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
DJuan Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5	Gsxr 750? Greetings, This is my first time here. Hi! I used to have an '06 Ninja ZX-6R and I loved it (it was my first bike). Incredibly, I've had them stolen three times since August of last year. Part of it is my fault, as I didn't lock it up, but I later got a LoJack installed, which didn't work (the third time), whatever. Anyway, with new resolve to lock up my bike so tight Houdini couldn't get it if he had a diamond saw, I'm thinking about getting a different bike. I've recently started thinking about the GSX-R 750. My question is: 1) Does anyone know about any problems with these bikes that I should be aware of? 2) Does anyone know if there are any differences between the '06 and '07 models? I'd like to get a discount if possible. 3) Any other impressions of this bike? Many thanks. By the way, if anyone is thinking about a Ninja 636, I definitely reccommend them, especially the blue ones!

05-11-2007, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
DJuan Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5	750 Yeah, I've pretty much resigned myself that someone is going to try to steal my bike. A 750 will tempt them, but I plan on getting a cover, a LoJack, a scorpio alarm and a kryptonite lock that I will use to secure it to a lamp post. If they can get through all that, they're pretty good. The funny thing is, I live in a neighborhood that has about 20-25 bikes parked on the street. The doormen in my area have never heard of another bike getting stolen except for mine.

05-11-2007, 12:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,453	As long as it's insured. Who gives a rat's ass if it's stolen? __________________ Song Pick of the Week 08/20 Buddy Guy - Sweet Home Chicago <Insert nothing original in this space>

05-13-2007, 06:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
wookie U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,190	Looks plastic, doesn't it ? __________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

05-16-2007, 02:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,684	One of the moderators on the Swiss forum where I'm active had his bike stolen last week. He was trying to sell it, and it was parked in front of a dealership. The thieves took it, hauled it about 400 yards away where they could strip it, and went to work. They were obviously professionals - they had tools and cutters to strip the bike quickly. The picture shows what was found the next day. Attached Thumbnails __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-11-2007, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	color me purple, but isn't the gsxr even MORE desirable as far as theiving bastards go? i get the feeling you're just going to ask for more theft attempts with that bike than with the 636. i think that '06 and '07 are almost identical - both have the gear indicator, slipper clutch, mirrors with blinkers, etc.

05-11-2007, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	maybe someone just doesn't like you or all the other bikes are cruisers, and yours is the only sport bike. with a full tank of fuel!

05-11-2007, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	i think the inconvenience of having to deal with the paperwork and just flat out not having your ride waiting for you kinda sucks the big one. plus, don't the insurance companies eventually drive up your premium if your bike keeps getting swiped?

05-11-2007, 05:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
DJuan Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5	Yeah, the insurance thing sucks. It can take months to get the check. Incredibly though, I asked my broker if the thefts would drive my rates up, and he said no. Kinda hard to believe. All I can say is that there should be a special place in hell for bike thieves. I don't have a bit of sympathy for any of them.

05-11-2007, 09:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,190	My son's ZX6r survived 3 thefts attempt. His disk lock was what stopped them each time! Last time a ZX9r that was beside our bikes, with no cover and no disk lock was stolen.

05-11-2007, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	is that an ABS "crash cage" on that bike?????

05-16-2007, 07:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,453	Bah! They're noobs! They left too many parts! __________________ Song Pick of the Week 08/20 Buddy Guy - Sweet Home Chicago <Insert nothing original in this space>

05-16-2007, 05:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
DJuan Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5	that gives the word stealership a whole new name. that's ballsy man.

05-17-2007, 09:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
confusedxpanda Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: soon Location: so cal Posts: 43	YOU POSTED AT gixxer.com right? ahaah unless im imagining things cheers!

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