[Hitman83]

I live in NH and would love to find a killer deal on a used 750. I hadn't even thought to check the forums, will do tonight. That's a really good idea and I can't believe I overlooked it. Thanks man!

[viperguy]

Originally Posted by Hitman83

I live in NH and would love to find a killer deal on a used 750. I hadn't even thought to check the forums, will do tonight. That's a really good idea and I can't believe I overlooked it. Thanks man!

I will keep posting them up I find somthing that looks good.

2004 gsxr 750 - 13x Forums

[Crewchief]

- Get full coverage insurance, so when you dump it you don't have to eat the money. I didn't and I got to eat $6k.

- Buy a bike thats a year or two old. When I bought my 05 cbr600rr back in 06 I paid 6200 for it, sticker is $9k for a new one. Save some money bikes depreicate very fast. Get a slightly older one.

If I think of any other good advice I'll post it.

[kessler89]

Originally Posted by Crewchief

- Get full coverage insurance, so when you dump it you don't have to eat the money. I didn't and I got to eat $6k.

- Buy a bike thats a year or two old. When I bought my 05 cbr600rr back in 06 I paid 6200 for it, sticker is $9k for a new one. Save some money bikes depreicate very fast. Get a slightly older one.

If I think of any other good advice I'll post it.

they do depreciate like nothing else, the second that thing rolls off the show room floor it looses $2k or so

[gohrsepwr]

i started on a 99 cbr 600 and am sure i would be dead if it had been anything more, had a few close calls from inexperience but was lucky and good decisions kept me from disaster. rode it for a year sold it bought a new 02 cbr954 rode it for 2 years and then traded it for an new 04 busa lucky enough not to have ever laid any of them down. sold it and bought my sti.

[Rdrcr]

I still think you are buying too much bike. Listen to 300hp@6000RPM & Viperguy, they have some good advise. Buy a used Kawasaki 250R, Buell Blast, or Suzuki SV650 (the SV is plenty fast). You will save on insurance, the cost of repairs/maintenance in addition to learning and gaining experience. After a year, buy whichever bike you think is best for you.

And take a MSF motorcycle safety course.......First!

Mike

[SubieGsR]

I took the msf course a few years back, so worth it! I don't even have a bike still! lol, damn car payments..

I wouldn't go with anything over 600cc for a first bike. If i were you, i'd buy a used one..because YOU WILL DROP YOUR BIKE! esp. if you're a newb. Good luck! Be safe.. a lot of idiot drivers out there.

[merlot]

Originally Posted by Hitman83

After reading everything, I definately agree. The problem is I don't want to buy something I'll outgrow.

Seriously, the "outgrow" line is the most ignorant line noobs throw out there. I started on my 2003 SV650 4 years ago (I had prior dirtbike experience). I've logged 18,000 miles + on it and still going. Although I want to add a second bike to the stable, I'll never the sell the SV.

The reality is this: a large percentage of riders out there will never be able to exploit their bikes abilities. This is especially true on race replicas. The only place you can truly use every once of their speed, handling, and braking is on a closed course. Even then you need the skills to do so.

A GSXR-750, an R6, etc... is way too much bike for a noob. But this is the USA and people with no experience can go out and buy a machine well beyond their abilities. I guess this is where Darwin takes over...

[Hitman83]

Here she is. 2008 Suzuki GSXR 750. the pic isn't of mine but it's the same color and everything.



Engine:749cc,
4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Bore Stroke:70.0 x 48.7mm
Compression Ratio:12.5:1
Fuel System:Fuel Injection
Lubrication:Wet SumpIgnition digital/transistorized Transmission:6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive:#525 chain
Overall Length:2040mm (80.3 in.)
Overall Width:715mm (28.1 in.)Overall Height:1125mm (44.3 in.)
Seat Height:810mm (31.9 in.)
Ground Clearance:130mm (5.1 in.)
Wheelbase:1400mm (55.1 in.)
Dry Weight:165 kg (363 lbs)
Suspension Front:Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and 2-way adjustable compression damping Suspension
Rear:Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, 2-way adjustable compression and rebound damping
Brakes Front dual hydraulic discBrakes
Rear:Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front:120/70-ZR-17T
ires Rear:180/55-ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity:17.0 liter

I know it's way more bike than I need but I'm so excited to take her home tomorrow. the first thing I'm gonna do is take off the rear pegs and polish it up real nice. After that I figure I'll ride till it's dark.

$9700 OTD w/ gloves, jacket and helmet .

[LoganG1k]

Beautiful bike! Now for that riding gear to work you have to wear it every time you ride. Even when it is way too hot to be outside.

When I first bought my 1000 everybody tried to talk me out of it but I wouldn't listen, I didn't expect you to either.

[Hitman83]

Originally Posted by LoganG1k

Beautiful bike! Now for that riding gear to work you have to wear it every time you ride. Even when it is way too hot to be outside.

When I first bought my 1000 everybody tried to talk me out of it but I wouldn't listen, I didn't expect you to either.

Thanks man!

Well I kinda listened because I almost bought a 1000

but yeah this thing scares me to death so i'll be wearing the gear all the time every time. most people around here (NH) don't even wear helmets because it's not required .

[boozy04]

well man if you had to go out and get a balls out new one, you picked a good one.

Hottest bike on the market, hands down. Good luck, and be safe man!

PS: Buy frame sliders tomorrow...

[viperguy]

The Racing community is happy with your purchase. As the parts will funnel down.

[1loudsti]

just remember this. riding a bike is like boating
respect the water and it will respect you
in other words dont be a d1ckhead and always remember that bike can kill you without thinking about it so dont think your better than it.
+1 on the frame sliders, the first mod i put on my 600f4i

[SubieGsR]

sexy bike! I'm really feeling the all black.