Best commuting ss?

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Englishj said:
If you are commuting from Ajax to Mississauga every day why are you taking the 401?

Traffic is not stop and go on the 407.
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Shhhssss not everyone can wheelie their way out of paying toll fees
 
In reality any bike can be comfortable. If you look for somthing with a side mount that solves the heat. Rearsets will help with your leg room, bar risers and a seat. I'll be changing the seat on my zx10 when I'm not spending so much on my track bike and hopefully some adjustable risers.
 
Bosley1957 said:
I bought a 02 VFR 800 because of all the good things I was reading about it.I didnt test drive the bike ,bought it with cash to get a better price and as soon as I drove it I knew I made a mistake.I sold it right away and bought a 02 Blackbird for the same price.
My friend had a Blackbird and told me to look into buying one.I love the bike,its very stable on the highway,not too heavy(just a bit more than a VFR)and twice as fast.I was suprised how easy the bike is to ride fast or slow.I know its not a Busa but its not far behind.
I am only 5 ft 6 and I can ride this thing all day not like my 02 ZX6

Good luck on buying your new ride
Bob
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What was up with the VFR? Don't want to threadjack but I'm looking for one of these eventually. I want a newer one with ABS though.
 
gotta think the zx-14 is about as comfy as you can get. Busa would do the job as well as a blackbird.
 
Like you said it's an oxymoron. Try one of these maybe: [video=youtube;nMlWlkCnf3Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlWlkCnf3Q[/video]
 
Whats the deal with the 04/05 zx-10? Is that really a torture rack like people say? Love that bike but never rode on.
 
Not really, the seat gets hard but that's why I want to change it. The rearsets make a big difference (I'm 6') but it's mostly the seat that kills me after a few hours. It'll be fine for a 1hr commute. I sometimes get a really sore left wrist from the reach to the clutch combined with the bar angle. Adjustable levers would probably help but I just stop using the clutch where it's possible.
 
They run just as hot as a 954, either bike is remarkable, in this day and age......

ajaxguy said:
Thats what im leaning towards, more so the 954 cuz i went and looked at one and didnt think i would like them, but was surprised at how much i did. heard they heat up alot though!
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My new CBR600rr is more comfortable than the cbr929 I had. It also has a much better suspension and handles better. I spent alot of money on the 929 suspension and the 600rr is still better. The 929 wasn't all that fast either, since the gsxr750 was it's equal.
 
murf said:
My new CBR600rr is more comfortable than the cbr929 I had. It also has a much better suspension and handles better. I spent alot of money on the 929 suspension and the 600rr is still better. The 929 wasn't all that fast either, since the gsxr750 was it's equal.
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I rode my cbr600rr to Sudbury on the weekend, wasn't bad once I found my comfy spot.
 
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murf said:
My new CBR600rr is more comfortable than the cbr929 I had. It also has a much better suspension and handles better. I spent alot of money on the 929 suspension and the 600rr is still better. The 929 wasn't all that fast either, since the gsxr750 was it's equal.
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What about the trunk room ;)

The 750 may make around the same peak hp but the 929 has a much more usable power band. Suspension is not great but good enough for the street and adequate for the track. Lets not forget it's a 10 year old bike.
 
dizzy929 said:
What about the trunk room ;)

The 750 may make around the same peak hp but the 929 has a much more usable power band. Suspension is not great but good enough for the street and adequate for the track. Lets not forget it's a 10 year old bike.
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for the op - the gsxr1000 was superior in every way and didn't have dual rate springs like the 929.
I did not find the suspension adequate and replaced everything.
 
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The only thing with me and the gixxer is that i find it not so attractive. The zx-10 is sexy and really one of the best litre bikes made. The vfr is nice, although not my thing in the looks dept.
I would buy the zx instantly if i knew it wasnt gonna kill me on the commute.


murf said:
for the op - the gsxr1000 was superior in every way and didn't have dual rate springs like the 929.
I did not find the suspension adequate and replaced everything.
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Ninja 1000?

I really don't care what a bike looks like, and have decided that fairings do nothing except make service difficult and lead to higher insurance rates.....I may have outgrown the supersport phase.

Any sportbike with a tubular handlebar will be light yrs ahead of a bike with clip-ons. I made the GSXR1000- KTM Supermoto switch, and am amazed at how easy the bike is to ride. Turning is so light it makes the Gixxer feel like a tank, even though the KTM is heavier than the Gixxer.....It's gotta be the extra leverage and control provided by an upright riding position and a tubular wide handlebar....and who doesn't love to hop up and over an island or a curb every now and then? LOL
I wanted sportbike control, suspension, wheels, brakes and tire selection, but a more upright riding position. And I was looking for something around 100hp, and as much torque as I could get, so twins were obviously included. I found what I was looking for.
 
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I chose the ZX9 over the 929 as my commuter SS. When I drove the 929 it felt more like a track bike. ZX9 seemed to have better wind protection too. I commute approx. 160kms a day.
BTW, I hit 3 construction sites going home last night including one long stop and go stint on the 400 north bound. It was stinking hot, bike got up to 106C, never overheated and I could only feel the heat build up on my right ankle/calf.
I've put on about 2000k this year so far and have no complaints.
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