I've been re-infected

Tahoebrian5 · February 20, 2014, 04:04:36 PM

Well, the KTM dirtbike sure is a blast but I miss the street. For better or worse I'm starting to look for something to ride. Anyone know of any smoking deals on a ride? I'm thinking about picking up something used for 5 or 6k to keep me on two wheels until the new honda V4 bike comes out... or until I get sick of waiting and buy the RSV4.. or the Mv F4rr.. if they ever get their electronics figured out. I realized I picked a bad year to get hit by a log. This has got to be the warmest winter ever! I still have the honda but after doing some research I think I can get quite a bit of money parting the thing out.. probably a better plan than rebuilding the thing. Seing the pics posted on the front page kills me! damn loggin trucks

GreenMachine · February 20, 2014, 07:59:29 PM

Can't disagree. It's sad, but it's the right move.

I'll keep an eye out for another bike for you. There must be lots and lots of options already on craigslist though. Have you searched SF & Sac too?

RocketRider · February 20, 2014, 09:55:22 PM

Wait what about a log?

dub · February 21, 2014, 08:23:18 AM

Just buy the RSV4 now.

Tahoebrian5 · February 21, 2014, 08:27:01 AM

I think this year they will be upgrading it so I'm going to wait. If I could find a used one I'd do it but they're scarce.

I might be looking at a 2012 zx10

GreenMachine · February 21, 2014, 11:21:22 AM

Quote from: dub on February 21, 2014, 08:23:18 AM
Just buy the RSV4 now.

Grey Goat's selling is 2000 RSV in the classified section.

Tahoebrian5 · February 21, 2014, 11:32:41 AM

Not the same!!! Something about that V4

Tahoebrian5 · February 21, 2014, 05:52:54 PM

Test rode the zx10, underwhelmed.

dub · February 21, 2014, 06:10:48 PM

You're all over the map. You are talking about a used bike $5k and you are also test riding brand new superbikes?

How about an HP4?

Tahoebrian5 · February 21, 2014, 06:14:06 PM

The kawi was used, 2012, but yes I am a bit scattered. I'm torn between buying something cheap so I can buy my dream bike next year, or just spend the money now. The HO4 is on my radar also. I called Sierra BMW and they don't have one.

dub · February 21, 2014, 09:57:45 PM

What's the dream bike; the Honda V4? Is that even for sure happening?

Tahoebrian5 · February 22, 2014, 08:17:44 AM

According to interviews last year with honda brass, a highly stripped done version of the homologated CRT honda bike is being developed for the street. Articles I've read say it'll be in the 40k range.. So that probably qualifies as worthy of dream bike status.

My brain tells me to get a used gsxr750 or another honda, my heart says get the rsv4 or the panigale, or hp4. Not sure who's going to win.

dub · February 22, 2014, 09:05:16 AM

Post up on BARF. Those guys LOVE to help people choose a new bike.

GreenMachine · February 22, 2014, 09:51:46 AM

DR sold his Panigale to a guy on BARF. Bet he could find him and you could offer on that bike.

Which bike would you love riding and look forward to riding? I'd vote for that one, so long as it had enough power, handled well enough, and wasn't too heavy.

Mel · February 22, 2014, 10:24:47 AM

GM,

It sounds like you're describing my FZ6

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