# mtg is ??? (sport bike\*\*\* f4i, zx6r,r6,cbr) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 6, 2010, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923 "2010-01-06T12:22:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![twoslow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@twoslow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/twoslow)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/21 "2010-01-09T14:04:45Z")
> [@mechanicalmadness](#): > > Having been a first time rider like 10 years ago I will tell you that you **will** drop your bike in the first month That is complete bullshit. I know many people that have been riding for years that have never dumped. I have been street for 3 years and the only time i dumped my bike i was screwing around being dumb. and that was almost 2 years after i had been riding. And i ride about 15k miles a season… ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/22 "2010-01-09T14:35:31Z")
^agree to disagree… id bet more people drop their first bike within the first year of riding than those who dont. even if it just falls off the kickstand. ---
**Author:** ![mechanicalmadness](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mechanicalmadness/32/5022_2.png) [@mechanicalmadness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mechanicalmadness)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/23 "2010-01-09T18:17:22Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > ^agree to disagree… id bet more people drop their first bike within the first year of riding than those who dont. > > even if it just falls off the kickstand. I wasnt trying to say the kid is going to go sliding in a ditch at 100 miles an hour or anything. Just from what i have seen most new riders tend to drop their bikes within the first month or two. Be it an actual drop due to lack of skill, or a simple driveway tip over. Riding is not the same as driving its a discipline in its self. You have to develop new skills and instincts as well as some instincts that are very counter intuitive. I also sugested an older bike because parts for them are usually easier to obtain and usually a bit cheaper. Obviously if you get something super rare that is not the case but for the most part its true. Also the plastics on older bikes tend to be a bit more durable compared to the ones found on newer bikes and usually require less skill and resources to repair. Dam i feel bad for cluttering up the kids thread now lol. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/24 "2010-01-09T18:22:47Z")
^agreed. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/25 "2010-01-09T18:24:20Z")
Haha you opened wills pandoras box =p I agree though, you will drop your first bike, weather bye on accident or on porpoise. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/26 "2010-01-09T18:32:41Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Haha you opened wills pandoras box =p > > I agree though, you will drop your first bike, **weather bye on accident or on porpoise**. :bloated: ---
**Author:** ![Tim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tim/32/5211_2.png) [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/27 "2010-01-09T20:28:36Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Haha you opened wills pandoras box =p > > I agree though, you will drop your first bike, weather bye on accident or on porpoise. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![mtg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mtg/32/5388_2.png) [@mtg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mtg)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/28 "2010-01-09T20:31:12Z")
Question??? Hey guys is a 2002 r6 with 19000 miles. brand new tires. clean. never dropped. bike for 3000 dollars a good deal? thanks ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/29 "2010-01-09T20:35:14Z")
sounds like a fair deal, just check to make sure it doesnt have the 2nd gear tranny problem. ---
**Author:** ![mechanicalmadness](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mechanicalmadness/32/5022_2.png) [@mechanicalmadness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mechanicalmadness)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/30 "2010-01-09T20:40:40Z")
Not a bad deal. just make sure that there arent any underlying mechanical problems that might be over looked. eg:needs new chain and sprockets, forks seals, brakes, valve adjustment. 2’nd gear like Willy mentioned. If thats the route you go, get a steering stabilizer. Yamahas usually handle better than most but thats usually due to their front end geometry which in turn makes them somewhat unstable during certain situations:). Not a bad thing its just how they are. Kind of like you cant have a comfortable caddy like ride in a F1 car. ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2010, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/31 "2010-01-10T11:43:53Z")
> [@mechanicalmadness](#): > > … I still got your old zx6e.Interested in it? new tires new chain sprocket. Thats a decent deal for the r6 ---
**Author:** ![mechanicalmadness](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mechanicalmadness/32/5022_2.png) [@mechanicalmadness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mechanicalmadness)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2010, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/32 "2010-01-10T12:00:04Z")
> [@AngryHero](#): > > I still got your old zx6e.Interested in it? new tires new chain sprocket. > > Thats a decent deal for the r6 Glad to hear it isnt being whored around like I was told. Would in all honesty love to pick it back up but the beans just dont correspond to the desire at the moment if you get what I mean;). Hate working at a place that is under a wage + hire freeze. Makes it hard to get promoted and payed more:rant::bush: ---
**Author:** ![mtg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mtg/32/5388_2.png) [@mtg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mtg)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2010, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/33 "2010-01-11T12:05:15Z")
anybody got any other feedback or know a person the had a r6 99-02 year. If it had any problems or pros and cons. thanks ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2010, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/34 "2010-01-11T12:56:08Z")
ieatpaint… i used to ride it all the time his was a 2000 i believe, ineedacar owned it before… once we did plugs on it, it ran like a top… never let him down… would wheelie no problem with a little clutch in 2nd… no issues with his… and he paid about the same… (2-3 years ago) ---
**Author:** ![mtg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mtg/32/5388_2.png) [@mtg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mtg)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/35 "2010-01-12T08:50:00Z")
thanks 4 the feedback evey little bit helps me make a decison. thanks ---
**Author:** ![mtg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mtg/32/5388_2.png) [@mtg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mtg)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/36 "2010-01-17T09:58:44Z")
bump for feedback ---
**Author:** ![mtg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mtg/32/5388_2.png) [@mtg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mtg)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2010, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/37 "2010-01-30T12:16:53Z")
anyone else have other bikes 4 sale? ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2010, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/38 "2010-01-30T12:19:52Z")
set up some RSS feeds from craigslist on the specific models of sportbike your interested in…that way the very second one gets posted for sale you know about it immediately. I have them set up on my phone using google reader ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2010, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/39 "2010-01-30T12:32:54Z")
If you’re really serious about buying, [searchtempest.com](http://searchtempest.com). I went on there for a number of weeks searching craigslist ads across the country to find what I was looking for. There are plenty of deals out there, you just have to be patient. Of course, you also have to ask yourself if you are comfortable buying a bike not seeing it in person. You can edit the search radius to keep it somewhat local. edit- good deal here [http://syracuse.craigslist.org/mcy/1549607877.html](http://syracuse.craigslist.org/mcy/1549607877.html) ---
**Author:** ![Static](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/static/32/7340_2.png) [@Static](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Static)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923/40 "2010-01-30T14:13:01Z")
> [@livin4hockey](#): > > If you’re really serious about buying, [searchtempest.com](http://searchtempest.com). I went on there for a number of weeks searching craigslist ads across the country to find what I was looking for. There are plenty of deals out there, you just have to be patient. Of course, you also have to ask yourself if you are comfortable buying a bike not seeing it in person. You can edit the search radius to keep it somewhat local. > > edit- good deal here [http://syracuse.craigslist.org/mcy/1549607877.html](http://syracuse.craigslist.org/mcy/1549607877.html) and its even .“REDAY FOR THE ROAD”. :roflpicard: [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mtg-is-sport-bike-f4i-zx6r-r6-cbr/77923.md?page=3)