This looks like it would be a blast to ride!

[jeffsg4mac]

I know this is not a new idea but it looks like Yamaha has done it right.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/651/0/home.aspx

I would be tempted to trade in my recently acquired SV-650 for this thing. I would then have both bases covered.

 

[j_garcia]

If I decide to get a bike for riding up north, that is exactly the type of bike I want

 

[gmichael]

Oh the memories.
I do miss riding.

 

[Nemo128]

Awesome, other riders on AH! How come there aren't more motorcycle discussions!?!?!?

 

[jeffsg4mac]

Awesome, other riders on AH! How come there aren't more motorcycle discussions!?!?!?

Well lets get to it man. What you got? pics lets see pics

I told Santa I wanted a holeshot slipon, Stage 2 jet kit, and AIS removal kit for my FZ1 and a Slipon for the SV for Christmas.

She said no Sigh!

she did say maybe with income tax refund though

That is Slipon not Strapon ALEX!!!

 

[just-some-guy]

i used to ride, all the time. my last bike, a 82 KAW LTD 1000. mild built engine, KERKER (open, of cource) wicked sound . drag bar, a good bit of chrome.
a DARNED nice looking bike. and DARNED fun to ride
needless to say, the back tire had a lot more miles on it that the front tire.

 

[Alex2507]

Awesome, other riders on AH! How come there aren't more motorcycle discussions!?!?!?

It's cold out? When was the last time you left the computer?

That's from a ways back though ... from when I still had a pair.

Dang, how did that toe get in there? Sorry Greg.

 

[just-some-guy]

i used to ride in the middle of winter. if the streets were clear, i was ride'n

 

[Matt34]

I'm getting my registration up to date tomorrow so I can do some riding before I leave. It was 68 and sunny today and it was killing me not to be out on the road.

 

[GO-NAD!]

I started with a '83 Kawasaki GPzed 305. Then, the very next year traded up to a '84 GPz550. Finally, my last bike was a '93 Suzuki 750 Katana. It was a bit of a barge, handling-wise, when compared to "proper" sport bikes, but a bit more comfy for my wife on the back. It was quite fast though.

I came within a hair of buying a TL1000S, which was a real beast, but in the end I realized that I just don't have the time to do much riding. So, instead of buying that bike, I sold my Katana and now I'm bike-less. Sigh.....

 

[darien87]

Aaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwww, mototcycles??????

I was hoping for something like this.

Talk about a blast to ride.

 

[j_garcia]

That's a lot of junk in the trunk.

 

[darien87]

That's a lot of junk in the trunk.

I likes 'em like that.

 

[jeffsg4mac]

Boy this thread degenerated off topic quick.

Now you know why we don't have more motorcycle threads; it is because it turns into chick threads. lol

 

[Warpdrv]

Ahhhh yes the Yamaha's are where its at....

Love my FJR1300....

Here's me at Road America

On my FJR and also the Buell 1125R

 

[jeffsg4mac]

The FJR is an awesome sport touring bike. Here are my current two toys.

 

[Matt34]

I almost bought a SV-1000 instead of my GSXR-600. I sometimes have regrets not doing so, especially after longer rides.

 

[jeffsg4mac]

I almost bought a SV-1000 instead of my GSXR-600. I sometimes have regrets not doing so, especially after longer rides.

The new crop of 600's are amazingly fast, but your correct. For long hauls it is nice to have the cc's. My SV is an 07 650 that I inherited from dad due to his health not allowing him to ride. It only has 1200 miles on it 600 of which I put on it over the summer. My FZ is an 02 that I bought new in 08. It was a leftover I found at a small dealer about 30 miles from my house. If we go anywhere far, the wife likes riding on the FZ for sure. Much more comfortable for 2 up.

 

[Matt34]

The new crop of 600's are amazingly fast, but your correct. For long hauls it is nice to have the cc's. My SV is an 07 650 that I inherited from dad due to his health not allowing him to ride. It only has 1200 miles on it 600 of which I put on it over the summer. My FZ is an 02 that I bought new in 08. It was a leftover I found at a small dealer about 30 miles from my house. If we go anywhere far, the wife likes riding on the FZ for sure. Much more comfortable for 2 up.

The extra torque is nice but I was referring mostly to the seating position. I can only do about 45-50mins on the GSXR before my wrists start to ache.

 

[jeffsg4mac]

The extra torque is nice but I was referring mostly to the seating position. I can only do about 45-50mins on the GSXR before my wrists start to ache.

Right, that can be an issue for sure. Wife likes the FZ because it just rides better than the SV. The SV is very stiff even with settings set low.

I am getting this stuff soon.

Holeshot slipon

Stage two jet kit with KN filters that remove the air box

High pipe slipon for SV

Scott oiler for both bikes

I already have dropped a tooth on the front and put in a speedo healer on the FZ1