Crotch rockets

Hello People, I have the need to bring some youth back into my life and things I once enjoyed.

What would you advise in terms of a superbike for a larger fellow (198cm, 131kg A-bombs lol)

Some years back a TL1000s did me just fine but its a little old now, if the bike is to small it will look like I am humping a football on the highway.

Suggestions?

Please no cruisers, the closest I will get to that is a Yamaha Vmax or a 1200 Bandit.

Doesn't need to be brand new, from 2000 to 2010 is even fine.

You'd look like a Cock on a super bike :lol:
Closest your going to come to one is either a Busa or 1400 ninja.

That depends on what you want to do with it. Drive to work? Weekend worrier? Drive with mates in a group? Do you have a girl that will be joining you on trips?

I not as big as you, 191cm and under 90kgs.
I have a 1100 fireblade that hates tar always try to rip it to shreds. But its fast, and strong enough to go any speed I want anywhere even with my girl 170cm and 53kgs on the back.

If you want a hardcore superbike with power for you and the lady I would look at a kawasaki Zx14, or hyabussa 1300. Even the 1100 fireblade will be there.

However that said, I would also consider the bmw gs1200. Its got plenty power. Can go with 1 or 2 people on. Can do tar and gravel roads, and can do long distance trips (hardcore superbikes kill your back) or be a daily commuter.
Unfortunately even second hand these will burn a whole in you wallet.

Rhino wrote: You'd look like a Cock on a super bike :lol:
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LOL

Perhaps to work and back twice a week but more of a weekend thing. Yes I will have a little lady on the back about the same weight as yours - only on weekends.

You got the older CBR 1100 mate?

The blackbird is 10years old this year. But have put alot of mods, blood and swet into it, so ill probably never sell it. I have more than one bike my man, from supermotard to superbikes. Some is for daily commute to and at work, and other for weekends with mates or breakfast runs or a weekend away.

With your weight including hers you will have to go big or you will get bored very soon if the other guys leave you behind cause your a slow poke with 2 people on a R6 and also on a small bike you will look like a "cock"

Imo dont look on gumtree for bikes just yet. First go to a few shops, that sell second hand bikes. Look at what you would go for and test drive them. Get a feel of power and agility on the bike. See how it handles.

Remember with second hand that banks will not finiance if its older than 10 years. And if your on a budget and thinking of finance, remember that insurance brokers get rich from bikers

Razorblade88 wrote: remember that insurance brokers get rich from bikers

So do doctors, ICU's & Undertakers! :evil: :whistle:

Lets stop with the cock thing now gents. LOL
Blackbird is still a beauty, f'ckall wrong with that.
No I will buy it cash bru so I am looking around 55k, maybe a tad more, its just a toy after all as I still have the Audi.
Recon I would fit comfy on a bbird?
As I said I had a TL1000s years back and it was comfortable. They are also large. Maybe the TL1000 SRAD?

Up until nov 2014 the BlackBird was my favourite bike to own, but also fav on the planet Only the Bmw changed that.
Difficult to say with your size, still think a few test drives will give you a better idea of what you like, want and then could afford. Personally im shit scared of the hyabussa, its handling does not match the speed imo. SRAD'S are awesome bikes. But getting a proper one that was looked after without a african round trip on the clock within a budget will prove to be difficult. Same goes for a zx14 as they are "newer" bikes.

If its for weekend mostly I would go test a few of the 1000's. They are more available, there for cheaper. Generally you can find them with low mileage as every guy with extra cash owns one
I promise they have plenty performance as they are the most competitive class of bikes. Newer 1000s wil go around older SRADs

Yes I have heard a lot about the BMW but not gonna spend that kind of cash for a toy bro, perhaps if it was a daily commuter.
I have taken the Bussa for a spin and its as you say, takes off like a mother f*cker but don't swing the corners at high speed, I was only impressed on the straight road - very impressed.
Will take a few for a spin and see what fits, that's probably best. I miss that free feeling of being on a crotch rocket and that insane performance.

The older model Suzuki & Hondas sare for us big boys. TL 1000 R , GSXR K1, K2, Busa, CBR. ZX and R1's to small but nice and fast. If you can find a looked after K2, buy it.

Oupa wrote: The older model Suzuki & Hondas sare for us big boys. TL 1000 R , GSXR K1, K2, Busa, CBR. ZX and R1's to small but nice and fast. If you can find a looked after K2, buy it.

and the k2 still looks hot, 50k, not bad

yes that one but look for a non resprayed bike, standard all round, except for the pipe or small mods. Low KM. They retail at R46k, so 50k is pushing it.

Ye wouldn't buy resprayed, indicates previous accident damage.
Think I will test ride one on the weekend. Toys for big boys

ye that is a big fat bike that will go 300

Do you own a bike Oupa? If so what?

I love my bikes, like Oupiel said. Doctors and the lot do make money out of bikers. But I still will never give it up or trade my hobbies. I grew up in heart of Africa, and alone and quite time to think is the best part of my day :blush: To me driving bikes is the same as the gym. When im down, kak mood, bad day, or just angry on cycle ill get on a bike, and/or go to gym.
When you drive a car you are distracted by the radio and the passengers, or the scenery. Your mind wonders and I tend to over think things in life then. When in the gym lifting heavy ass weights, or driving at xx kms hour. You dont think of everyday life and other shit. You focus on what you do, or the weight or bike will come down on your face. :pinch:

Test driving bikes on the weekend sounds like fun especially if its not mine :silly:

Keep us updated on what you go for Fillet

Currently i have have a BMW R1200GS Adventure, KTM 300 and a 350 Banshee. I am done with superbikes, sold my last one 2 years ago.

Ye I to am over Super Bikes. Even me at a measali 100kg looked to big on my R1 I looked like a clown on my FZ1 to.
Like Oupa I prefer adventures and even cruisers now. Plus I'm able to take my little man or wife on the back in comfort,

That BMW R1200GS, :woohoo: :kiss:
One day

Fillet I hate to put this our there, but is now a good time to buy a bike? Are you not just going to piss your woman off even more?

Mason Might wrote: That BMW R1200GS, :woohoo: :kiss:
One day

Fillet I hate to put this our there, but is now a good time to buy a bike? Are you not just going to piss your woman off even more?

Clever MM, she hates me on bikes as I have a need for speed, but she had agreed. Can't keep controlling me as it causes fights

Rhino wrote: Ye I to am over Super Bikes. Even me at a measali 100kg looked to big on my R1 I looked like a clown on my FZ1 to.
Like Oupa I prefer adventures and even cruisers now. Plus I'm able to take my little man or wife on the back in comfort,

pussies

Hey Fillet, I've been biting my tongue on this all day.
But MM went there. Hot headed + Gear + Need 4 Speed + superbike + sa roads =........
Do the maths.

Its the best retail therapy I ever did.
Cost me, 8 days in a coma, 25 kgs, 12 ribs, collapsed lung.
Got Ventilator-associated pneumonia - that nearly settled everything!!!!

Man, if you buy a superbike, go to bike school, ride it on the track ONLY!!!
Only cruise on the road (impossible on a superbike)
Road burn will burn off all that hard won muscle like dieting with an angle grinder.
And regardless of where you relationship goes, you have no choice but to be here to be the best dad.

Follow Oupa, buy a something sedate and go cruising.
Me, I bought a child's toy - a bicycle and I get my jollies being a kid again.
Hence I'm now a feather weight, but still love bodybuilding.

FIllet wrote:

Rhino wrote: Ye I to am over Super Bikes. Even me at a measali 100kg looked to big on my R1 I looked like a clown on my FZ1 to.
Like Oupa I prefer adventures and even cruisers now. Plus I'm able to take my little man or wife on the back in comfort,

pussies

HAHA, Deca and GH sorts injuries if you survive :evil:

Oupiel wrote: Hey Fillet, I've been biting my tongue on this all day.
But MM went there. Hot headed + Gear + Need 4 Speed + superbike + sa roads =........
Do the maths.

Its the best retail therapy I ever did.
Cost me, 8 days in a coma, 25 kgs, 12 ribs, collapsed lung.
Got Ventilator-associated pneumonia - that nearly settled everything!!!!

Man, if you buy a superbike, go to bike school, ride it on the track ONLY!!!
Only cruise on the road (impossible on a superbike)
Road burn will burn off all that hard won muscle like dieting with an angle grinder.
And regardless of where you relationship goes, you have no choice but to be here to be the best dad.

Follow Oupa, buy a something sedate and go cruising.
Me, I bought a child's toy - a bicycle and I get my jollies being a kid again.
Hence I'm now a feather weight, but still love bodybuilding.

been through a ton of shit, just don't mention the past

Still a heavy weight brother