Brian84
Well-known member
I should have thought of a better title than "Brian from Toronto," but I didn't, and I am from Toronto, which is why I'm on this forum!
I've been meaning to post an introduction for a while, but have been sidetracked by my many other interests and responsibilities until now. I've been riding bikes for 5 years, and am on my 4th bike already. My bikes have been:
-2002 ZZR 250 (Champagne); got bored of it after 2 months.
-2001 Ninja 500R (Blue); wanted to try a supersport, so I sold it.
-2007 Ninja ZX-6R (Green); loved the bike, but a bit too fancy and high maintenance for me; didn't suit my style very well.
And finally now I have a blue 2000 SV650 that I'm in the process of completely rebuilding. Check out my build thread here: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?180260-1st-Gen-SV650-Build
I "downgraded" from the ZX6 to the SV because I wanted something a bit cheaper, more comfortable, and more customizable. Not to mention something I could mess with a bit more and not worry about. I had dropped the Ninja once from a stand still, and hated the feeling of messing up a pristine bike with such a small mistake.
My plan is to start rebuilding bikes and customizing them with modern forks and more industrial looking designs. I'm much more a fan of the naked/streetfighter/cafe racer look. I'm hoping to buy another older bike soon and start working on that as well.
Hopefully I'll see you in Toronto!
I've been meaning to post an introduction for a while, but have been sidetracked by my many other interests and responsibilities until now. I've been riding bikes for 5 years, and am on my 4th bike already. My bikes have been:
-2002 ZZR 250 (Champagne); got bored of it after 2 months.
-2001 Ninja 500R (Blue); wanted to try a supersport, so I sold it.
-2007 Ninja ZX-6R (Green); loved the bike, but a bit too fancy and high maintenance for me; didn't suit my style very well.
And finally now I have a blue 2000 SV650 that I'm in the process of completely rebuilding. Check out my build thread here: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?180260-1st-Gen-SV650-Build
I "downgraded" from the ZX6 to the SV because I wanted something a bit cheaper, more comfortable, and more customizable. Not to mention something I could mess with a bit more and not worry about. I had dropped the Ninja once from a stand still, and hated the feeling of messing up a pristine bike with such a small mistake.
My plan is to start rebuilding bikes and customizing them with modern forks and more industrial looking designs. I'm much more a fan of the naked/streetfighter/cafe racer look. I'm hoping to buy another older bike soon and start working on that as well.
Hopefully I'll see you in Toronto!
