what about a 04 GSXR600 for a first bike

[musclestang89]

I was looking at the F4i 600 like yall said, but I found a pretty good deal on a 04 GSXR 600. Only 1300 miles all stock $5495. I thought that was a decent price. I need to call them to find out if there is anything wrong with it though, but its at a dealership.


what do yall think? The 02 F4i are going for around $5700 with around 8-10K miles. Now mind you this is my first bike and I have never ridden a bike before. I only want a 600 no bigger.

[aceman85turbo]

whitesmoke picked up an 05 for his first bike, he picked it up and ran with it.
he learned how to ride on it.
i think hes got 1k miles on it so far.

[Super Coupe]

Very good price but don't get your hopes up. For a dealer to sell a bike that cheap is insane.

[musclestang89]

Very good price but don't get your hopes up. For a dealer to sell a bike that cheap is insane.



thats what I'm thought. So I think its been layed down, but it doesn't say. Might have to give them a call tomorrow about it. I was planning on wating till I sold my jetski first till I bought a bike.

[musclestang89]

also I found a 01 R6 for $4995 with 12K miles (i think its all stock, not for sure on that one though) on it at another dealrship I thought about looking at. It seem like the F4i are kinding of holing there value. they are alitle higher.

edit its a YZFR600 if that makes a difference

http://fullboar.com/photos/Thumb_BIKE%20PICS%208-18-05%20003.jpg

[Whitesmoke]

whitesmoke picked up an 05 for his first bike, he picked it up and ran with it.
he learned how to ride on it.
i think hes got 1k miles on it so far.

what he said, he got here first :D

they are great bikes, if that price is for real i would go for it

[Whitesmoke]

also I found a 01 R6 for $4995 with 12K miles (i think its all stock, not for sure on that one though) on it at another dealrship I thought about looking at. It seem like the F4i are kinding of holing there value. they are alitle higher.

edit its a YZFR600 if that makes a difference

http://fullboar.com/photos/Thumb_BIKE%20PICS%208-18-05%20003.jpg

that makes a huge diffrance

the YZF600R and the R6 are totaly diffrent bikes. 600R weights more and looks worse and it a lot less stable in the corners.

[SC457A]

i bought my first bike last year.. its a 04 gsxr 750.

i bought it new, and practiced around my house ( new housing area= lots of roads.. no traffic) starting and stopping for a long time before i even got over 40 mph..

just be careful, use your head, wear your gear, and respect the bike's abilities and you should be fine. and of course watch out for other idiots

[eastsidetorino]

The gixxer is a great bike if you can respect the power. The Yzf600...dont look into it if you really want a 100% "crotch rocket" yzf is heavier, sitting position isnt the same..etc. My first streetbike was a gixxer 600, but I've ridden dirtbikes since I was 12. If you can realize that bike will do more than you have the skill to make it do, you'll last a little while on it.

[musclestang89]

thanks guys, looks like I will have to give them a call in the morning to see if its not a typo, or if there is any damage to it. Casue that did almost sound to good to be true.

[CRASH]

Whatever you do, DON'T buy anything from Sherman Power Sports.

-Aaron

[musclestang89]

Whatever you do, DON'T buy anything from Sherman Power Sports.

-Aaron


really why do you say that? I see alot of there bikes for sale. The bike I'm looking at now isn't up there though.

[BlueLT1SS]

Whatever you do, DON'T buy anything from Sherman Power Sports.

-Aaron
why is that? i sold them my r6 a while back.

[musclestang89]

damn the bike was sold for that price they said and nothing was wrong with it :( . I guess I need to look some more than, looks like I might get the Gixxer instaned of the F4i since those are more expensive.

[Red93Notch]

I started on a F4, sold it and got a 929 because I thought I needed the addidtional power.. Mistake.. I think I had more fun on the 600 because I could actually punch it through all the gears and they seem to handle better.. I loved that F4!! The 929 was awesome, don't get me wrong, but it just seemed like the 600 was easier to bang through gears and carve the corners.. Just my .02..

[musclestang89]

screw the 929, thats just way to much for me :D. I know my limits, thats why I'm keeping my crazy ass speeds for the race car at the track.

I just would like alittle 600 for around town, save alittle on gas and have fun at the same time. I rarely get to take my ski out so thats why I want to sell it and get the bike.

[V8driver]

i too plan on getting a new bike in the next few months... probably a 636 or maybe a gixxer 600. when i was in the military my friend had kawi 03 750 and let me get my first 20 or so miles on his bike... but now it's time for my own...

[CRASH]

really why do you say that? I see alot of there bikes for sale. The bike I'm looking at now isn't up there though.

Because they will have a contest to see who can screw the customer out of the most money they can, and you will be in the "contest".

why is that? i sold them my r6 a while back.

Yeah, you SOLD them a bike. Be VERY glad they didn't sell YOU a bike.

I know a guy that works there. That's all I'll say.

-Aaron

[LS1 pwrd Nova]

For that price of the GSXR 6, I would get it. The gix has a lot more power than the F4i and they both can get up to 50 mpg.

[musclestang89]

For that price of the GSXR 6, I would get it. The gix has a lot more power than the F4i and they both can get up to 50 mpg.


I would have but it sold. I think I'm going to try and get a new GSXR next week. i like the $99 a month payment thing :D. Once the jetski sells or gets payed off then I will work hard on paying the motorcycle off. That all depends if they will give me one or not.

[Whitesmoke]

I would have but it sold. I think I'm going to try and get a new GSXR next week. i like the $99 a month payment thing :D. Once the jetski sells or gets payed off then I will work hard on paying the motorcycle off. That all depends if they will give me one or not.

the $99 a month is bullshit man. im tellin ya right now. your still gona have to pay at least $250/ month to get it payed it off unless you give em a sizeable down payment

[musclestang89]

the $99 a month is bullshit man. im tellin ya right now. your still gona have to pay at least $250/ month to get it payed it off unless you give em a sizeable down payment


Well I'm not for sure on the exact details on this, just going by there site. http://www.suzukicycles.com/products/GSXR600K5/SpecialDeals/Default.aspx

But all I need is less than 1 year at $99 and then I will refiance(sp) it to get it payed off alot sooner. But I just need to go up there on Monday to see what they can do for me.

[Whitesmoke]

Well I'm not for sure on the exact details on this, just going by there site. http://www.suzukicycles.com/products/GSXR600K5/SpecialDeals/Default.aspx

But all I need is less than 1 year at $99 and then I will refiance(sp) it to get it payed off alot sooner. But I just need to go up there on Monday to see what they can do for me.

it says in the fine print $99 on purchases of $3000 or less. im paying 10k for mine with all the stuff ive got and my minimum is $198/month. not tryin to rain on your parade or anything just giving you a heads up

[musclestang89]

it says in the fine print $99 on purchases of $3000 or less. im paying 10k for mine with all the stuff ive got and my minimum is $198/month. not tryin to rain on your parade or anything just giving you a heads up


where did you read that?, Cause what I read it says purchase up to $9,000 payment is only $99 :confused:

[musclestang89]

On your Suzuki Finance credit card, subject to credit approval. Reduced Rate 10.95% APR is effective on these purchases for 60 months from the date of purchase if your Account is kept current. For purchases up to $9,000, your monthly payments will be $99. For purchases between $9,000.01 and $13,500, your monthly payments will be $149. Thereafter, the remaining balance on this purchase will be subject to the regular payment calculation and either the Standard Rate APR of 17.9% or, for Accounts not kept current, the Default Rate APR of 21.9% will apply. Minimum Finance Charge $2.00. Certain rules apply to the allocation of payments and Finance Charges on your promotional purchase if you make more than one purchase on your Suzuki Finance credit card. Call 1-888-367-4310 or review your cardholder agreement for information. Offer ends 9-30-05. Offer valid at participating Suzuki dealers in the United States excluding Hawaii. See your local Suzuki dealer for details. Offer subject to change without notice.



this is the fine print

[Whitesmoke]

On your Suzuki Finance credit card, subject to credit approval. Reduced Rate 10.95% APR is effective on these purchases for 60 months from the date of purchase if your Account is kept current. For purchases up to $9,000, your monthly payments will be $99. For purchases between $9,000.01 and $13,500, your monthly payments will be $149. Thereafter, the remaining balance on this purchase will be subject to the regular payment calculation and either the Standard Rate APR of 17.9% or, for Accounts not kept current, the Default Rate APR of 21.9% will apply. Minimum Finance Charge $2.00. Certain rules apply to the allocation of payments and Finance Charges on your promotional purchase if you make more than one purchase on your Suzuki Finance credit card. Call 1-888-367-4310 or review your cardholder agreement for information. Offer ends 9-30-05. Offer valid at participating Suzuki dealers in the United States excluding Hawaii. See your local Suzuki dealer for details. Offer subject to change without notice.



this is the fine print

ya my bad my eyes were still dialated from my doctors apointment and i thought the 9 was a 3. but i still have mine under that same deal and my minimum is $198/month so i dunno maybe they messed somthing up and i just havent been able to figure it out yet :confused:

[Z06killinSBF]

How bout an R6. My instructer said its more of a "fun" bike............ but he also rides a 'Busa

[musclestang89]

ya my bad my eyes were still dialated from my doctors apointment and i thought the 9 was a 3. but i still have mine under that same deal and my minimum is $198/month so i dunno maybe they messed somthing up and i just havent been able to figure it out yet :confused:



also depends on your credit to, my credit is damn good, but I might owe alittle to much to get that good of a deal.

[U_R-A_HOMO]

if it means anything i got an 03 Gixxer600 for my first bike... and if you can stay out of the throttle till you get some experience...then it will be good to you great cornering and everything.. i was veryplease with it... but then agian ive never ridden anything else other than an enduro LOL but yea thats my input on it..dnt know if it matters laters

[musclestang89]

well for the people that don't know I did buy a bike today, (its in the other thread). its a 05 GSXR 600. Thanks guys for yall help.