How does it feel to go to an SS from a Sport?

[daisoman]

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[eshum]

If I could do it all over again I would've gone from my GS500F to one of the liter naked bikes. Just as much power as my GSX-R750 but a much more upright position and clearance isn't an issue (every try turning fast on a cruiser? I think my penis turned into a vagina when I tried).

If you're dead set on getting an SS as an upgrade, start doing some backsquats or whatever to strengthen your quads. The proper riding position on an SS involves a tense lower back and tense legs to keep your body in an angled position. The upper part of your body, including your arms, should be relaxed and your grip should be loose (firm if you're going spiritedly through corners...not death grip though!) on the handle bars; there should be no weight on your wrists.

As others have said, the GSXR is the most comfy SS bike.

That is excellent advice. Do that! Thread complete!

 

[ouku]

This is how it feels...

Going from this:

To this:

To This:

To this.........

 

[RockerGuy]

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Don't be fooled, Paul just needs it to pick up chicks

 

[ouku]

Don't be fooled, Paul just needs it to pick up chicks

or dudes.... you never know..... :dontknow:

 

[CafeRay]

Doesn't your penis grow bigger when you get a SS ?
Seriously, I'm not sure why a SS is attractive to people.

Machismo plays a big part. SS bikes are great on a track, but uncomfortable, expensive and pointless on the road. I was found left in two potential positions: use the bike for what it was designed and kill myself or go to jail, or sit in traffic with aching wrists and posing like a MotoGP rider blipping the throttle for no reason.

The model of bike ownership is typically: buy something light and fun to start, sell, buy something bigger, sell buy something, crash, sh-t pants, sell everything. This is true for >75% of riders.

There are a lot of nice, small bikes that are fun. The whole point is to have fun.

 

[CafeRay]

If the an SS bike feels that "unnatural" to you, have you considered a larger non-ss bike? If you like the riding position/comfort of your CB500 but want more power, there are several options in a 600cc I4 design. Suzuki GSX650F (looks pretty sporty too with the full fairing), Honda CBF600/1000, Yamaha FZ8/Fazer8, Kawasaki Ninja 650 (parallel twin) etc. All of these will offer a great deal more power and handling while still being a LOT more comfortable for real world riding.

I demo'd a Fz09 and really, really hated it. Its great at city speeds, but once >80km/hr the wind buffeting is crazy and I found myself having to crouch down to avoid the air lift on thefront end. Plus, the suspension is garbage. Those faired bikes are better.

 

[Scuba Steve]

I went from a SS to this

Best decision ever almost as much power, easier handling more fun !!

 

[油井緋色]

I demo'd a Fz09 and really, really hated it. Its great at city speeds, but once >80km/hr the wind buffeting is crazy and I found myself having to crouch down to avoid the air lift on thefront end. Plus, the suspension is garbage. Those faired bikes are better.

I actually haven't taken a naked bike out before but the video with the SuperDuke popping corner exit wheelies got me interested along with riding a Ninja 1000 last year. I'll have to see how bad the wind buffeting is...

 

[CafeRay]

I actually haven't taken a naked bike out before but the video with the SuperDuke popping corner exit wheelies got me interested along with riding a Ninja 1000 last year. I'll have to see how bad the wind buffeting is...

The buffeting is pretty bad, but I guess you can get used to it, but the real issue for me was the front wheel lift on fast corners, pretty unnerving.

 

[油井緋色]

The buffeting is pretty bad, but I guess you can get used to it, but the real issue for me was the front wheel lift on fast corners, pretty unnerving.

I love that feeling. If you do it enough you get used to the front wheel getting light. The real issue is tank slappers if you come down on a funny angle but assuming one can get enough practice you can condition yourself to throttle out of them (unless you're on bumpy pavement, then just close your eyes and scream mommy).

 

[XenoVibe]

I drove a CBR500RA at a demo day then the 600RR, double the horse power. In comparison the RR was more of a hold on for dear life lol compared to the RA "feels like a 250 with longer gear ratios and more grunt.

 

[XenoVibe]

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Not hating but you can't really use said power on the streets; redline in 1 gear and you're already exceeding the speed limit, same with 600c SS bikes. Unless you're one of those highway warriors. If its a track back though and you just don't want a second bike and don't dip deep into the power band while on the street, there is nothing wrong with that though.

 

[OnAnySunday]

Machismo plays a big part. SS bikes are great on a track, but uncomfortable, expensive and pointless on the road. I was found left in two potential positions: use the bike for what it was designed and kill myself or go to jail, or sit in traffic with aching wrists and posing like a MotoGP rider blipping the throttle for no reason.

The model of bike ownership is typically: buy something light and fun to start, sell, buy something bigger, sell buy something, crash, sh-t pants, sell everything. This is true for >75% of riders.

There are a lot of nice, small bikes that are fun. The whole point is to have fun.

I think you are right.

 

[conundrum]

Machismo plays a big part. SS bikes are great on a track, but uncomfortable, expensive and pointless on the road. I was found left in two potential positions: use the bike for what it was designed and kill myself or go to jail, or sit in traffic with aching wrists and posing like a MotoGP rider blipping the throttle for no reason.

The model of bike ownership is typically: buy something light and fun to start, sell, buy something bigger, sell buy something, crash, sh-t pants, sell everything. This is true for >75% of riders.

There are a lot of nice, small bikes that are fun. The whole point is to have fun.

My exact thoughts when demoing a CBR600RR almost a month ago -- Damned fun, but I could see myself either getting a ticket or in jail by the end of the first weekend.

As I mentioned in my other post, there are a number of faired sports (not SS) bikes out there too that the OP might want to consider. Similar look, better egos (but not as upright as a naked), and better set up for the street vs track.

 

[AL3RT]

The model of bike ownership is typically: buy something light and fun to start, sell, buy something bigger, sell buy something, crash, sh-t pants, sell everything. This is true for >75% of riders.

I doubt anyone will be interested in those pants...

 

[shakalaka]

Wow, thanks for all the great comments guys!

I forgot to mention that I'm almost 6'3 so maybe that's why riding the 636 felt like I was on a 5 year old kid's bicycle. Are there any SS bikes that would be a better fit for someone tall? I have been looking at a few nakeds(demoed the Street Triple R and it's an amazing bike, but ugly lights and no windscreen are a big con) and some sport bikes with fairings, but nothing has really caught my eye yet. What do you guys think of the brutale and monster?

I also realized that I'm not a big fan of these really high pitched exhaust notes of most SS bikes. I prefer the nice grunt of my measly quiet CBR500, and want something similar, but more badass sounding. The street triple had a bit of that, and the 848evo was also very nice.

Regarding not riding my CBR500RA to the limits... I've scraped both pegs on numerous occasions(both on track and on street) and I regularly shift near the redline. I'm trying out wheelies, but those are tough to do even by dropping the clutch, when you don't even have 50hp haha.

 

[Paul1000RR]

Doesn't your penis grow bigger when you get a SS ?
Seriously, I'm not sure why a SS is attractive to people.. there are decent non SS that can deliver some power and a good ride.. Ninja 1000, FZ1, Z1000, speed triple...

I went from a couple 600s to a 250 to another couple 600s, to a 1000 then to a 600. And my next ride will be a 1000
At no point did my penis grow bigger or get smaller :lmao:

And cause you to gain some lbs

This is true

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Haterz

Same thing with cars, no one really needs anything bigger than a 4 cylinder, but is a v8 supercharged ever fun

or dudes.... you never know..... :dontknow:

No thanks

 

[HELLBOY]

Machismo plays a big part. SS bikes are great on a track, but uncomfortable, expensive and pointless on the road. I was found left in two potential positions: use the bike for what it was designed and kill myself or go to jail, or sit in traffic with aching wrists and posing like a MotoGP rider blipping the throttle for no reason.

The model of bike ownership is typically: buy something light and fun to start, sell, buy something bigger, sell buy something, crash, sh-t pants, sell everything. This is true for >75% of riders.

There are a lot of nice, small bikes that are fun. The whole point is to have fun.

Differing opinion here: I believe a 600 is just fine for the street, without having to go WOT to have fun. I don't need to go into HTA172 territory to get a smile on my face from riding it

 

[ouku]

No thanks

I wasn't offering... ;p

U sure?

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