brutusvk Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hello, I just bought my first street bike since 1999. (I crashed and promised my folks I wouldn't get another bike) My wife and I just bought some quads for the first time. Plus we have some fast cars. (supercharged 370Z, GTI and a 63 nova with a 427 small block) But I still always yearned for a bike. Today I went to get a key made at the motorcycle shop for my raptor. I saw the FZ 07 for the first time. I never intended to buy a bike. However, it happened. Here are some pics. I am ordering exhaust and a fender eliminator tonight. lol You can tell I didn't plan on the bike since we have nowhere to park it! The nova is in the middle of a project and is basically acting as a shelf these days. Waiting on parts, story of my life.Untitled by DanK1, on FlickrUntitled by DanK1, on FlickrUntitled by DanK1, on FlickrUntitled by DanK1, on FlickrUntitled by DanK1, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted January 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted January 4, 2015 Welcome brutusvk! It just happened, huh? 8-) Nice lookin' bike! Is that a '62 box Nova? Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks for the welcome. 63 chevy II coupe. http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210723 Here is the build thread. (I hope that is not a forum violation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 BTW, which frame sliders do you guys recommend? I ordered the Yosh pipe and fender eliminator kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted January 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted January 4, 2015 Many of us have the OES sliders. That's what I have and while I hope to never put them to the test, a member or two here tested them already. They look really good too. Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted January 4, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hi @brutusvk, welcome and thanks for posting. Awesome choice of vehicle you have. Love that color too! I have the same helmet, but with the Wanderer graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Spent all day removing shelves and junk so my bike had a place to park. Thank God it is bulk pick up week for garbage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted January 6, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted January 6, 2015 Welcome to the forums. Sweet Nova, that body style is on my list of cars to one day own if I'm fortunate enough. I have the OES sliders, and they work well. No high speed wrecks or anything but they protect the plastics and engine in a tipover. Don't ask me how I know this. Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I will try not to test the sliders. The nova hates me. It does not know we are trying to help it. So it fights us all the way. It takes 80% of my time not at work. So, it is a love/hate endeavor. I ordered the Puig touring screen for use until the Givi comes back in stock. Then I can decide which one I like best. (or switch back and forth) I also ordered Rizoma Zero turn signals. I guess I have a hard time leaving anything alone! Some pics of the garage carnage! Untitled by DanK1, on Flickr Untitled by DanK1, on Flickr Untitled by DanK1, on Flickr Untitled by DanK1, on Flickr Untitled by DanK1, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 After a long ride yesterday I am toying with trading in my bike. I love this bike riding around town. But I hate it on the freeway. It kind of sucks because I put some serious time and money into it. Will have to think on it a bit more. I guess I was too used to the old CBRs I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfz07 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 If you want super fast highway speeds then get a 4 cylinder! or the fz09(3 cylinder). you seem like u have money to spend since u just got a bike when u didn't even plan on it lol. Buy a Ducati you will not be disappointed my brother has a hyperstrada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I spent most of my "play money" on the bike and motor for my car. lol If I do trade it in it will be for something similar to my old bike. The CBR650F is very similar to the F2/F3 I was very familiar with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfz07 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 good choice! I sat on one once they seem pretty comfortable. I'm in AZ too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 They wanted to give me $4000. I told them where to go. I even bought the bike there and it has like 200 miles on it and $2K worth of goodies on it. Not a single scratch. I will try craigslist or keep it. I am just mad at myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryderjay Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Aftermarket items add squat to sale / trade value in the motorcyle world unfortunately. Just makes it more tempting to potential buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I expected to eat the cost of the aftermarket... but not $3K on the bike itself after only 200 miles. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryderjay Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Gotta love that instant depreciation lol Give it more time and you may start to love the FZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I love the bike's looks and ridability just not its freeway manners. But not gonna just unload the bike. I posted a craigslist add. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Someone is coming to look at my bike today. We'll see what happens. Sounds like he wanted to do the same mods I did. He will make out on the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapps Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 What happened? Is there something you can do to the bike to make it more freeway friendly? (Screen, gearing change, etc..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 I added a screen. I think partially I simply want something closer to my old bike. The guy that saw my bike yesterday is supposed to buy it today. We will both benefit from the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Aftermarket items add squat to sale / trade value in the motorcyle world unfortunately. Just makes it more tempting to potential buyers. Thank you, the banks don't recognize aftermarket stuff and my bank told me they go by what Kelly Blue Book says a vehicle is worth so good luck getting all your money back. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Sold it for $7500. Not too upset. Thanks for all the helpful information! Sold it to a cool guy. I think he will really enjoy the bike. I told him to check this forum out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member so1102 Posted March 31, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 LOL yeah I'm in the area too (Arrowhead), so I'll be on the lookout for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusvk Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Just picked up the new bike. CBR650F in matte black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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