Pick a commuter bike..250R, YZF600r, GS500...

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Talk to Digifox. I hear he can get some great deals.

By the way I'm with Jtemple on the DRZ400

Thread-tie win

[smileyman]

I gotta weigh in. I have put Thousands of miles on the 600R, I have owned 3, and the SV650.
The Yammie wins hands down. Better brakes, better adjustable suspension, better ergos and seat, better wind protection. Its faster and more refined. The yammie is also a passable sport tourer as well...

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Scooter FTW!!!
http://www.paramorescooter.com/

Would you look into the Hyosung or UM 250?

Don't want a Hyosung...I need this to be reliable. lol

Don't really want a scooter because they are too cramped.

Originally Posted by derf

2009 New Suzuki GS500F - Awesome price for a bike that is more refined than the ex500

2007 YZF600r - My top pick, more expensive, but long run it will probably be the best bike for you, best looking, best riding, more power, more comfort, totally worth the extra $$$

2007 EX500 $2999.00 - A good bike with no major flaws (front brakes could use some work), it will never leave you on the side of the road, 20 year old design, my money would go with the suzuki GS500, but it would be a hard desicion

2010 Kawi 250r - A bike that will last forever, but in the 65+ range it has no balls, for the same price and the same gas mileage you are better off with one of the larger bikes, you might pay more for insurance than you save on gas for a bigger cc engine but its worth it

Fuckin dealer wants 1760 bucks added onto the 2999 price for the GS500. This is only for "setup". Then add in TTL. Not getting that.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by TYEster

I vote WRX and not the Subaru version.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...96/0/home.aspx

Tank is too small....no wind protection sucks ass in the winter. I ride year round remember.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by shmike

What's wrong with the current bike?

I can fix it, but currently...

1. Need chain and sprockets. Chain has like 5 inches of slack and it is adjusted to the max. I think whoever replaced the chain last put an extra link in. Not sure, but its due.

2. Carb issue where I cannot get it off of choke until about 20 min. Bike will stall and has stalled several times while splitting to the front at a light unless the choke is full on or the engine is real hot. Could just be the carb sync (item 4).

3. Valve adjustment is way overdue.

4. Carb sync.

5. Rear tire.

6. Some minor squeaking noise coming from the front chain area. Not sure if its rectifier or the chain.

7. There is exhaust leaking at the front header (I think).

8. When I spray carb cleaner near the carbs, engine speeds increase. Possible vacuum leak. Might need carb gaskets.

I use this bike 46 miles a day...I need it reliable. I only paid 2650 for this thing and I rode it 18 months almost everyday. I think I got my money's worth. It's been a damn good little bike and a killer splitting bike.

I cleaned the carbs and replaced the plugs about a month ago (plug were like 2.64 each..cheap) and it helped a little, but they need work. Once off idle or if its hot it runs good.

At 34k, I'm starting to worry about charging, wheel bearings and piston rings.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Sean

A buddy of mine is selling a VFR for around that...it's got some miles but is in great shape.

Is it all highway or urban? If there was any urban in there I'd go DRZ400...of that group the GS. Aidan rode his (prev gen) 250 to Monterey and he said he was just pinned the entire way on the 5.

It's all freeway on the 91...BUT you have to split the whole way there and back. I can do 90mph, but your cutting at that speed.

The DRZ bars are too wide to split easy.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

....An SV650 is so much better than any of those, it's not even funny.

Yeah SV650 is another contender...I found an 07 with like 135 miles for 4400..but I wanted to spend 3k and trade this thing in.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

If you're lane-splitting for most of your commute I'd go with the 250.

Actually this is why I'm leaning against the 250. When the cars are going 70 and your splitting at 90mph around a curve you need to do it like today. I don't want to begin splitting and then have to back down because the cars next to me are trying to do 100.

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Tank is too small....no wind protection sucks ass in the winter. I ride year round remember.

So do I

[smileyman]

The stock fork and shock on the SV will leave you crying. The YZF600R is a couch. Just sayin'