Opinions on a 06 gsxr750?

[lowthreeohz]

Like it? Hate it? Tell me what you know about em.

[futant]

after reading the reviews and shopping for bikes, I really didn't see how you could go wrong on the newer gsxr 750's.
go for it.
I would read up on reliability / mechanical and such.
sounded like some pretty high tech engines....from what i read.
as usual , get one WELL maintained and low miles if possible.

[lowthreeohz]

Just looking at one for a leisure bike with part time track duty. not interested in stunting it or anything this go round.

[futant]

who said anything about stunting?

anyways the only complaints I ever read about it was that it had cramped ergonomics.
Which honestly didn't seem that important to me on a sport bike, they're all cramped

[347Mike]

Brien just bought one or an 07, can't remember. I have a poor memory on these things.

Futant, he was explaining what he plans on using the bike for not necessarily putting words in your mouth.

[lowthreeohz]

i think the 06/07 are the same model.. i'll check with Brien. Hoping I can get this thing and track it out without feeling bad if i crash it.

[347Mike]

i think the 06/07 are the same model.. i'll check with Brien. Hoping I can get this thing and track it out without feeling bad if i crash it.

There is an 06 GSXR I believe that is already track equiped ie no mirror, lights etc on CL. It looks clean beyond that but not sure how street legal it will be. I think the guy was looking at getting $3500 obo. Ill see if I can find the link.

I forgot it has a salvaged title though and it is a 600 but here it is if you're interested.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/2414248260.html

[lowthreeohz]

Ya i saw that yesterday, but really trying to make this all happen without tossing any cash around. the guy i got some ski parts from a few months ago saw my post on the pwc site and messaged me about a 750 he's picking up with his jet ski money, and offered a trade.

As long as the bike is clean and straight, i'll probably do it. don't forget i only traded my 04 600rr for both these skis, so if i can get another bike out of the ski, then i got one ski, a trailer, and a bike upgrade..fo free!

[futant]

is it just me or what ?
I always thought a liter bike would be the way to go at the track. I mean you got a huge amount of room and more power for the straights.

but then my buddy (who only really does track) said a liter bike ISN't better for the track and he even just bought one (2010 R1) . He said a 600 is where it's at.

Whats the deal? I didn't think the minor difference in weight would affect the handling significantly . He was talking about how a liter is great on the street as you can stick in the torque etc. and I can see that being handy not having to rev the piss out of it.
ive always thought a 600 was acceptable on the street though just cause you don't always have a good place to go all that fast or safely.

I was just confused at how the 600 works out better at the track.
Is it that you can roll on the throttle in the turns better , WITHOUT upsetting the balance of the bike leaned over?
never had a liter bike so I don't know if kicking the rear out is a BIG problem or still manageable in a turn. 750 would be a nice compromise, like the reviews all said.

[347Mike]

Ya i saw that yesterday, but really trying to make this all happen without tossing any cash around. the guy i got some ski parts from a few months ago saw my post on the pwc site and messaged me about a 750 he's picking up with his jet ski money, and offered a trade.

As long as the bike is clean and straight, i'll probably do it. don't forget i only traded my 04 600rr for both these skis, so if i can get another bike out of the ski, then i got one ski, a trailer, and a bike upgrade..fo free!

Have I told you I am accepting donations?

[Rlhay2]

The '06 GSXR is a nice bike. Get some fork extenders, cartidges for the front forks, and a good rear shock and you have a competent track/street ride.

is it just me or what ?
I always thought a liter bike would be the way to go at the track. I mean you got a huge amount of room and more power for the straights.

On a track you spend far less time at full throttle than you can on the street.
Liter bikes have a greater inertia due to the heavier crank and they are harder on tires. And track tires are $$.

[Hobie]

is it just me or what ?
I always thought a liter bike would be the way to go at the track. I mean you got a huge amount of room and more power for the straights.

but then my buddy (who only really does track) said a liter bike ISN't better for the track and he even just bought one (2010 R1) . He said a 600 is where it's at.

Whats the deal? I didn't think the minor difference in weight would affect the handling significantly . He was talking about how a liter is great on the street as you can stick in the torque etc. and I can see that being handy not having to rev the piss out of it.
ive always thought a 600 was acceptable on the street though just cause you don't always have a good place to go all that fast or safely.

I was just confused at how the 600 works out better at the track.
Is it that you can roll on the throttle in the turns better , WITHOUT upsetting the balance of the bike leaned over?
never had a liter bike so I don't know if kicking the rear out is a BIG problem or still manageable in a turn. 750 would be a nice compromise, like the reviews all said.

Most people are in over their head with a 600 on the track, liter is even worse.

[Grape]

06/07 750's REALLY like same generation 600 cams.

[Skidmark]

i think the 06/07 are the same model.. i'll check with Brien. Hoping I can get this thing and track it out without feeling bad if i crash it.

Mainly only the color schemes are different.

2006 GSXR 600
Overall Height: 1135 mm (44.7 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 L (4.5 gal)
Colors: White/Blue, Red/Black, Black/Gray, Silver/White

2007 GSXR 600
Overall Height: 1125 mm (44.3 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.5 L (4.4 gal)
Colors: Blue/White, Red/White, Black/Matte Black, Blue/Black

[Hobie]

06/07 750's REALLY like same generation 600 cams.

Ain't nobody on this site eva' gonna pull a valve cover on a sportbike.

Good to know though, what about on the 08/09 750? Same thing apply?

They look so much better to me. I wouldn't mind having one.