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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZTT
And I think that autocross and streetbike have quite a bit in common. Street bikes have a firmer suspension, tires grip 100 times better, and you dont turn the bars as much. You lean alot! Other than that.. they are pretty much really close!
LOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!
do you even know what autocross is?....

also, let me get this strtaight... did you say you got your FZR600 and "outgrew" it in less than a year. started riding a R6 and a year later outgre that that again and want a R1?... for a grand total of about 2 years street riding????? im just wondering, maybe i read wrong...
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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LOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!
do you even know what autocross is?....

also, let me get this strtaight... did you say you got your FZR600 and "outgrew" it in less than a year. started riding a R6 and a year later outgre that that again and want a R1?... for a grand total of about 2 years street riding????? im just wondering, maybe i read wrong...
Please keep the pointless arguing out of the thread. Thanks.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZTT
Carbed 600's.. you will out grow pretty quickly. Now the newer injected 600's have alot of ass behind them. Even when you are ready to step up to a bigger bike. You will not feel that you have "outgrown" your bike... just that you want something a little faster.
You mean quicker acceleration to the speed limit? I was not aware we were balling outrageous on our bikes everywhere.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZTT
I am pretty sure that is 15.. not 18.
Ah yes my mistake.


But you will still have more problems with an older bike then a newer one.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Please keep the pointless arguing out of the thread. Thanks.
It really wasn't pointless arguing. Just because someone says something on this site doesnt mean its correct.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by hunter smash
Oh I know that. I did ride my brother's 99 ZX9 one time so I know the difference. I was just throwing it out there.



Thanks. That helps. I know the bike will be a good starting point.
Just because you rode your brothers zx9 once makes you an expert?

Do you plan on taking the MSF course?
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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Just because you rode your brothers zx9 once makes you an expert?

Do you plan on taking the MSF course?
I'm pretty sure he was just stating he understands what you're saying. Plus saying "you'll probably have more problems with something thats old compared to something thats new"... is kinda a "no duh" statement.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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[QUOTE=T226;4261805]I mean no insult by this but, having rode a motocross bike has really nothing in common with a sportsbike minus the fact that both have an engine and two wheels. They are two COMPLETLY different things.

Actually, there are alot of techniques from Motorcross racing that you apply in road racing...... Main one being counter steering. So you are wrong in your statement........ most people that have riden dirtbikes or have done any motorcross racing will pick up on riding a street bike faster than someone who hasnt!
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Just because you rode your brothers zx9 once makes you an expert?

Do you plan on taking the MSF course?
Where did I say I was an expert or even the hint of it?

Originally Posted by NoRider
I'm pretty sure he was just stating he understands what you're saying. Plus saying "you'll probably have more problems with something thats old compared to something thats new"... is kinda a "no duh" statement.
Haha this is true.
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