Naked in America

Porkchop · 10-07-2010, 09:26 PM

Haha, sorry... not what you guys were thinking. Get your minds out of the gutter. This is a spin off of Lee's thread

So, are naked/bikini faired bikes rising in popularity in America??? I know in Europe, naked bikes are vastly more popular than here. But in recent years, manufacturers have been coming out with more and more nakeds.

This thing interests me enough to be my next bike....

Rangerscott · 10-07-2010, 09:33 PM

From experience, cleaning/detailing one is a bitch. Especially with hard water.

LeeNetworX · 10-08-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

From experience, cleaning/detailing one is a bitch. Especially with hard water.

Then you are doing it wrong. It takes me much less time to clean my Speedy than it did my fully faired bikes.

Soft rag for the normal parts with quality car soap, Simple Green sprayed all over the naked bits, then rinsed clean with hose FTW. After my final rinse, I take the leaf blower to the bike and blow dry it. Clean and lube the chain and some spray polish on the painted parts and she's ready to go.

Particle Man · 10-07-2010, 09:38 PM

I've always liked the nekkid bikes. That's why I bought the SV. I split the difference with the half fairing for wind protection.

Porkchop · 10-07-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I've always liked the nekkid bikes. That's why I bought the SV. I split the difference with the half fairing for wind protection.

Yes about that last bit. The Z1000S is the tits, but would be wayyy too much bike for my next bike. Seems like there is more plastic on the sides than the normal Z1000 though...

Particle Man · 10-07-2010, 09:49 PM

Oh that is SWEET

fnfalman · 10-07-2010, 10:18 PM

That Suzuki has potential.

Porkchop · 10-07-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Oh that is SWEET

I know right??? I thought I've seen those headlights before, I was right. Its the Ninja 650's big brother....

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

That Suzuki has potential.

I havnt read into it yet, does it have the GSXR 750 motor, or the bandit motor?

Rangerscott · 10-07-2010, 10:16 PM

I like the Z that's already out more.

marko138 · 10-08-2010, 09:07 AM

That Kaw is uglier than shit. But I sorta like that Zuk. Whats the model?

10-07-2010, 09:26 PM	#1
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Naked in America Haha, sorry... not what you guys were thinking. Get your minds out of the gutter. This is a spin off of Lee's thread So, are naked/bikini faired bikes rising in popularity in America??? I know in Europe, naked bikes are vastly more popular than here. But in recent years, manufacturers have been coming out with more and more nakeds. This thing interests me enough to be my next bike.... __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

10-07-2010, 10:18 PM	#7
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	That Suzuki has potential. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

10-07-2010, 09:33 PM	#2
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	From experience, cleaning/detailing one is a bitch. Especially with hard water.

10-07-2010, 09:38 PM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've always liked the nekkid bikes. That's why I bought the SV. I split the difference with the half fairing for wind protection.

10-07-2010, 09:49 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Oh that is SWEET

10-07-2010, 10:16 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I like the Z that's already out more.