Am I the only one? Old bikes vs new bikes - Page 6

Mr Lefty · 03-30-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

does that mean?

there's no accounting for taste with you

neebelung · 03-30-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

I wonder if I'm in the minority here, I actually like the older bikes better than say the 08-09 models when comparing the big 4. For instance I'd take an 08 Honda CBR 1000RR for sure, but I like the looks of my 04 better.

I totally agree. I think by and large, ALL the major Jap bikes looked better from about '03 or '04 to '06. Just a wee bit bigger and overall not as extreme (but still sharp).

neebelung · 03-30-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

not the monster... fuck that thing looks like shit imo

Blasphemy!!

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Originally Posted by marko138

I like it.

Same here.

Mr Lefty · 03-30-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Blasphemy!!

Same here.

blah... I hate the new headlights...

the new streetfighter looks fuck'n pimp though

MikeSP1 · 03-30-2009, 01:42 PM

I think my 01 RC looks better than the 08-09 sportbikes, all of them.

My 06 cruiser looks just like the 09 version, so it matters nothing to me. At least until I can get the fuel injection system from a Honda Fury and put it on my VTX (exact same motor).

pauldun170 · 03-30-2009, 02:23 PM

I have no preference for any decade. for the most part I'm indifferent to how the bike looks and I am more concerned with function.
There are a few standouts.
1984-1986 GPz-900r - My first sportbike. Loved the look and at the time the best bike I'd ever ridden. Others were faster...but I didn't care

D-Series ZX-11 - Liked it so much I bought one and still have it.

FZR-600's - Great little bikes. Yesteryears SV-650.

Kawasaki 92' ZXR750 Ninja - badass

Ducati 916 - No explanation needed

Original Yammer R1

neebelung · 03-30-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

blah... I hate the new headlights...

Oh I just think the whole damned thing is tits.

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Originally Posted by MikeSP1

I think my 01 RC looks better than the 08-09 sportbikes, all of them.

That was just a classically well designed bike. Recognizeable from 1/4 mile away (both sight and sound of it). Just a bad ass bike all around, IMO.

OTB · 03-30-2009, 04:09 PM

I spent my whole life buying practical, reliable bikes. I put a lot of miles on, went to a lot of out of the way places and wanted something that wouldn't leave me stranded. SO I bought heavy and slower GS shaft drive Suzuki's and BMW's. Yawn.

I got into the bike buy-sell swap hobby because I didn't have a lot of money, wanted to keep riding, and knew I wanted something DIFFERENT>>>>SNAZZY>>>>>WILD>>>> and couldn't justify spending that kind of money unless I could do so without touching the household budget.

SO I started doing a bike here and there, not really having a goal in mind. I had wanted a Bimota back in the 80's...I ALWAYS though they were special...and then Bimota went bust and I put that dream on the shelf....

A couple years ago on the internet I stumbled on a dealership in Miami that had three new out of the crate Bimotas on the floor and I fell in love with the little DB4. When I called, it had already been sold, but they told me that the original importer still had a couple they were selling at deep discounts...and they were only a couple of hours away. I called and set an appointment, drove out the following week, and got the grand tour.....and decided that somehow I was going to have one of those. I flipped a dozen bikes that summer, praying that the importer wouldn't run out before I had enough money. He called me in July and told me he was down to two, and if I was serious and really wanted one, he'd hold one with a deposit, even if it took me a few month's to finalize the deal.....

I did, he did, and the rest is history......

Mr Lefty · 03-30-2009, 04:11 PM

That's awesome. Very cool the guy held it for ya!

racedoll · 03-30-2009, 10:09 PM

I totally agree, the older bikes are better.

Of the new bikes I saw at the bike show, I liked the R6S the best. Why? Because it's pretty much the left over pieces from those older bikes (or something like that).

I just posted in another thread that I couldn't every sell my current bike for a new one because I know I wouldn't be as happy - ever.

And I have NO IDEA what the hell Kawi is thinking. Their designs have gone down hill since 2005.

03-30-2009, 01:42 PM	#55
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	I think my 01 RC looks better than the 08-09 sportbikes, all of them. My 06 cruiser looks just like the 09 version, so it matters nothing to me. At least until I can get the fuel injection system from a Honda Fury and put it on my VTX (exact same motor). __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

03-30-2009, 04:09 PM	#58
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I spent my whole life buying practical, reliable bikes. I put a lot of miles on, went to a lot of out of the way places and wanted something that wouldn't leave me stranded. SO I bought heavy and slower GS shaft drive Suzuki's and BMW's. Yawn. I got into the bike buy-sell swap hobby because I didn't have a lot of money, wanted to keep riding, and knew I wanted something DIFFERENT>>>>SNAZZY>>>>>WILD>>>> and couldn't justify spending that kind of money unless I could do so without touching the household budget. SO I started doing a bike here and there, not really having a goal in mind. I had wanted a Bimota back in the 80's...I ALWAYS though they were special...and then Bimota went bust and I put that dream on the shelf.... A couple years ago on the internet I stumbled on a dealership in Miami that had three new out of the crate Bimotas on the floor and I fell in love with the little DB4. When I called, it had already been sold, but they told me that the original importer still had a couple they were selling at deep discounts...and they were only a couple of hours away. I called and set an appointment, drove out the following week, and got the grand tour.....and decided that somehow I was going to have one of those. I flipped a dozen bikes that summer, praying that the importer wouldn't run out before I had enough money. He called me in July and told me he was down to two, and if I was serious and really wanted one, he'd hold one with a deposit, even if it took me a few month's to finalize the deal..... I did, he did, and the rest is history......

03-30-2009, 04:11 PM	#59
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	That's awesome. Very cool the guy held it for ya!

03-30-2009, 10:09 PM	#60
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I totally agree, the older bikes are better. Of the new bikes I saw at the bike show, I liked the R6S the best. Why? Because it's pretty much the left over pieces from those older bikes (or something like that). I just posted in another thread that I couldn't every sell my current bike for a new one because I know I wouldn't be as happy - ever. And I have NO IDEA what the hell Kawi is thinking. Their designs have gone down hill since 2005.