My roommate's a moron

Since I bought my bike my roommate's been :dool: about getting a bike and keeps asking my opinion about this bike and that bike... he asked the normal noob question... "what should I get?" then did the normal noob thing and ignored me... now his question is... "Which would be better for me... the new GSXR600 or the new R6?" :yikes: when I tell him he shouldnt be on anything bigger than a 500 unless it's the 650 twins... or is a5+ year old 600cc... but he's hell bent on getting me to agree with him... (NOT GONNA HAPPEN:bash: ) the thing is I asked him WHAT he wanted the bike for... a toy, comuting... ect... and he said commuting... and he wants the new 600's? :disapp: when I try to explain that EVEN an FZ6 would be better... he just doesn't like the looks of it... and the R6 and GSXR just feel soo much better... to him.... I was like... DUDE YOU'VE ONLY SAT ON THEM... TRY RIDING ONE...:bash: :bash: :bash: sorry... had to vent:cursin:

Just tell him to get the R6.

tell him to look at a used GSXR 600 or R6 around a 03-04 range. he'll be all right. Ya know he will lay it down sooner or later. Besides when someone has their eye on something, they don't care what anyone else thinks.:2cents:

Just introduce him to sliders ASAP!

the thing is he bought a snowmachine at the start of the winter (for $10g's) and is now going to trade it in on the bike... the sled is a 800cc 2stroke... and he says that thing has alot of power... I can't imagine him on a bike... he keeps trying to get me to let him practice on my bike when the weather warms up... :wbs: :wbs: :wbs: I told him last night... get what you want... and let me know when/where you ride... so I'm nowhere near you. it's not really because he's new to riding that I don't want him starting on a 600... it's because the guy is just not coordinated... and doesn't have any self control. I'm convinced the only reason he wants the new bike is because it's "better" than the one I have... what ever:disapp: thanks for the vent:lol: :dthumb:

If he is hell bent on getting a new bike to out due you, let him get one and don't tell him about sliders, so you can laugh your ass off when he lays it down and has that pretty bike scratched all to hell or worse. Make sure he gets top of the line gear to go with it though. Don't want him hurt, just embarrassed.

If he is hell bent on getting a new bike to out due you, let him get one and don't tell him about sliders, so you can laugh your ass off when he lays it down and has that pretty bike scratched all to hell or worse. Make sure he gets top of the line gear to go with it though. Don't want him hurt, just embarrassed. well he's more intrested in the LOOK of everything... he likes the paint/decals that the KBC helmets have... and saw the jackets on that NEXX site I posted awhile back... and is pretty much hell bent on LOOKING like one of the characters from BIKER BOYZ why do people ask your opinion when they already have their mind made up? seriously... at least PRETEND to listen to me:cursin: :flush:

well he's more intrested in the LOOK of everything... he likes the paint/decals that the KBC helmets have... and saw the jackets on that NEXX site I posted awhile back... and is pretty much hell bent on LOOKING like one of the characters from BIKER BOYZ why do people ask your opinion when they already have their mind made up? seriously... at least PRETEND to listen to me:cursin: :flush: They like to learn the hard way I suppose.

They like to learn the hard way I suppose. damn POSERS!

why do people ask your opinion when they already have their mind made up? seriously... at least PRETEND to listen to me:cursin: :flush: I don't know. I guess that would be a good question for bulldog. Oh wait, he's not here anymore cause he got mad when we all told him he was a squid for doing the same thing your roomy is doing. :lol: Bull had a SV650 for ?7 months? and was "ready" for a busa. He's 16.

I don't know. I guess that would be a good question for bulldog. Oh wait, he's not here anymore cause he got mad when we all told him he was a squid for doing the same thing your roomy is doing. :lol: Bull had a SV650 for ?7 months? and was "ready" for a busa. He's 16. whats even funnier is he told me I could leave my bike with him over the summer and he'd take care of it for me... :rofl3: I seriously had to walk away from him I was laughing so damn hard... his expression was like...:scratch:

dont yeah love when friends crawl out of the woodwork...

Just let him do what he wants. your not gonna change anything, but just pray that nothing bad happens to him. i've only been riding for 4yrs, and started out on an 02 F4i (never laided it down) and then upgraded to an 04 636 which is fine for me. i figure in about another year (next summer) i'll step up to a liter bike, or just buy another 600 and make it a track bike. good luck with your friend the "poser"

well the only good news in my mind is he's leaving here in Aug. and I won't be back untill after then... so I've only really got 2 months... so hopefully he won't buy a bike till then:luck:

well the only good news in my mind is he's leaving here in Aug. and I won't be back untill after then... so I've only really got 2 months... so hopefully he won't buy a bike till then:luck: i'm keeping the fingers crossed.

dude that sticker in your sig rocks... where'd you find that?

Make sure you lock your bike up in a safe storage unit while you're gone. And put the keys in a safe deposit box so your roomy can't "borrow" your bike while you're away.

Make sure you lock your bike up in a safe storage unit while you're gone. And put the keys in a safe deposit box so your roomy can't "borrow" your bike while you're away. actually I'm leaving it in another friends garage... and they don't know each other... this guy has ridden for several years... and has a bike already... but no worry about him cruzing my bike... as he and his wife are pregnant with their first child so he won't be doing much riding...

dude that sticker in your sig rocks... where'd you find that? it originally said "car's" but i replaced it with "bike's" i forget where i found it, but it's been about a year or 2.

it originally said "car's" but i replaced it with "bike's" i forget where i found it, but it's been about a year or 2. yeah I could tell you changed it... the K looks a little off... but it's still kick ass...:dthumb:

Hey everyone, I know, I know, I haven't been around in like ages. Been busy with school, work and riding. It's nice down here in El Paso, well, as far as the whole riding thing goes. Nobody ripped on me when I bought my 2005 R6 as a first bike, everyone was so helpful and still is with it, or at least when I was asking questions about it. I've done some changes to it but not too much. I'd say just let him get what he wants, if he wrecks, hopefully it ain't too bad. He'll live and learn, that's the way that I go about it. I've taught two people how to ride and that was using my R6 as the bike they learned on. They passed their tests the first time and thank me constantly for it. Although now I'm going to get rid of the R6 and grab me a 1000. So I say good luck to your friend. Let him get what he wants, just advise him as best you can and tell him to do his research on what he truly wants. Personally, I'd stay away from the Gixxer, rather the Yami or Honda. Just my :2cents: though.

Hey everyone, I know, I know, I haven't been around in like ages. Been busy with school, work and riding. It's nice down here in El Paso, well, as far as the whole riding thing goes. Nobody ripped on me when I bought my 2005 R6 as a first bike, everyone was so helpful and still is with it, or at least when I was asking questions about it. I've done some changes to it but not too much. I'd say just let him get what he wants, if he wrecks, hopefully it ain't too bad. He'll live and learn, that's the way that I go about it. I've taught two people how to ride and that was using my R6 as the bike they learned on. They passed their tests the first time and thank me constantly for it. Although now I'm going to get rid of the R6 and grab me a 1000. So I say good luck to your friend. Let him get what he wants, just advise him as best you can and tell him to do his research on what he truly wants. Personally, I'd stay away from the Gixxer, rather the Yami or Honda. Just my :2cents: though. the thing is you sound like you have a good head on your shoulders... like I said before... it's not that I think a 600 is out of the question for a noob... **** I have less than 3000 miles under my belt (definatly a noob in my eye) and have a 600... it's that he had trouble enough on his sled and 1 it was on snow... and 2 the thing doesn't have the power to weight that the bikes he's looking at. if I thought he had enough self control to be ok I'd be right next to him when he picked it up... but I really think he's gonna hurt himself. and I tell him that when he asks... yet he seems to think I'm just jelous... I'm glad your doing well on your R6 though!:dthumb: and as you mentioned :twfrox:

Hey everyone, I know, I know, I haven't been around in like ages. Been busy with school, work and riding. It's nice down here in El Paso, well, as far as the whole riding thing goes. Nobody ripped on me when I bought my 2005 R6 as a first bike, everyone was so helpful and still is with it, or at least when I was asking questions about it. I've done some changes to it but not too much. I'd say just let him get what he wants, if he wrecks, hopefully it ain't too bad. He'll live and learn, that's the way that I go about it. I've taught two people how to ride and that was using my R6 as the bike they learned on. They passed their tests the first time and thank me constantly for it. Although now I'm going to get rid of the R6 and grab me a 1000. So I say good luck to your friend. Let him get what he wants, just advise him as best you can and tell him to do his research on what he truly wants. Personally, I'd stay away from the Gixxer, rather the Yami or Honda. Just my :2cents: though. The new R6 is a whole new demon, it's not what it was in 05 and there are a lot of guys on this board to probably back that up. I would probably say it is a gixxer killer now.

Hey everyone, I know, I know, I haven't been around in like ages. Been busy with school, work and riding. It's nice down here in El Paso, well, as far as the whole riding thing goes. El Paso huh?! i ride with a bunch of people down there. i'm in alamogordo. ya'll meet up at Taco Cabana on sundays and usually ride trans mountain then go out to "the spot" to stunt off the highway. you going to the show this sunday with arlen ness? there is another big sportbike/everything else but cruisers, choppers, and hotrods on april 30th at the new western college. you should hit it up. i'll be showing the bike. ohh, and sorry for the :jacked:

Ebbs... First tell him to register on TWF. Second, tell him to get a used one... save some money and make sure he digs it... don't make it out like he's too "weak" to handle a new one. Third, and most important... DO NOT let him ride your bike! PERIOD!

I'm convinced the only reason he wants the new bike is because it's "better" than the one I have... what ever:disapp: thanks for the vent:lol: :dthumb: :lol: Your roomie reminds me of that "One upper" commercial where the guy is a waiter and says "U ride?...well I ride..Competitively":lol: Cant stand one uppers:crazy:

Hey everyone, I know, I know, I haven't been around in like ages. Been busy with school, work and riding. It's nice down here in El Paso, well, as far as the whole riding thing goes. Nobody ripped on me when I bought my 2005 R6 as a first bike, everyone was so helpful and still is with it, or at least when I was asking questions about it. I've done some changes to it but not too much. I'd say just let him get what he wants, if he wrecks, hopefully it ain't too bad. He'll live and learn, that's the way that I go about it. I've taught two people how to ride and that was using my R6 as the bike they learned on. They passed their tests the first time and thank me constantly for it. Although now I'm going to get rid of the R6 and grab me a 1000. So I say good luck to your friend. Let him get what he wants, just advise him as best you can and tell him to do his research on what he truly wants. Personally, I'd stay away from the Gixxer, rather the Yami or Honda. Just my :2cents: though. Yeah I remember when you were in the process of buying the R6 Graffix. We were all happy when ya got it, and we really didn't beat ya down too much. I don't know why but the newer bikes are so much faster and horsepower houses we tend to tell newbies to stay away from them. Graffix ya need to check in more often!!! I think DLITALEN and 3 others passed you up in :whore: ranks.:lol:

Ebbs... First tell him to register on TWF. Second, tell him to get a used one... save some money and make sure he digs it... don't make it out like he's too "weak" to handle a new one. Third, and most important... DO NOT let him ride your bike! PERIOD! I did tell him to register on TWF... though now I'm hope'n he doesn't... why have another bulldog? no offence to BD but why come when he's not gonna listen and will just get pissed when you don't agree with him? yeah I tried that... there was a used 04 R6 for sale in the paper... I metioned that... but he wants a NEW bike... his reasoning... I know nothing about bikes so this way I'm not getting someones junk... and no... I'm not letting him even SIT on my bike... my luck the he'd fall over trying to put the kick stand down on the wrong side... something he tried doing that the motorcycle show while sitting on the 50th aniversary R1:crazy:

I did tell him to register on TWF... though now I'm hope'n he doesn't... why have another bulldog? no offence to BD but why come when he's not gonna listen and will just get pissed when you don't agree with him? yeah I tried that... there was a used 04 R6 for sale in the paper... I metioned that... but he wants a NEW bike... his reasoning... I know nothing about bikes so this way I'm not getting someones junk... and no... I'm not letting him even SIT on my bike... my luck the he'd fall over trying to put the kick stand down on the wrong side... something he tried doing that the motorcycle show while sitting on the 50th aniversary R1:crazy: dude the 04 R6 is just about as nice as the 05 and 06...hell its practically the same bike...yeah the 05 is smoother, and the 06 is alot smoother but still its about the same bike.

Ebbs...I think you got this down already but Under NO circumstances does this dood even look at your bike. ...Also...just tell him he needs to look into a Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa. 600's are for pussies.

Ebbs...I think you got this down already but Under NO circumstances does this dood even look at your bike. ...Also...just tell him he needs to look into a Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa. 600's are for pussies. screw that. Kawasaki ZX-14. go big or go home. (plus i hear that your first coffins free with every purchase of one)

Well if they are throwing in the coffin free...def. go w/ that. Besides, 14 IS bigger than 13.

dude the 04 R6 is just about as nice as the 05 and 06...hell its practically the same bike...yeah the 05 is smoother, and the 06 is alot smoother but still its about the same bike. no I know... I figured if he HAD to get one and wouldn't listen to me as far as the size... at least get a used one so he's not out so much money when he loops it... he didn't like that logic:lol:

Well if they are throwing in the coffin free...def. go w/ that. Besides, 14 IS bigger than 13. coffin... ****... the way this kid is... all they'd need is a tupperware bowl cause that's all that'd be left if he sat on a 14. maybe I should just talk the dealership into repainting the GF500 to look like a GSXR1000 and he'll be good to go :rofl3:

coffin... ****... the way this kid is... all they'd need is a tupperware bowl cause that's all that'd be left if he sat on a 14. maybe I should just talk the dealership into repainting the GF500 to look like a GSXR1000 and he'll be good to go :rofl3: There we go. Schtoink this kid.

coffin... ****... the way this kid is... all they'd need is a tupperware bowl cause that's all that'd be left if he sat on a 14. maybe I should just talk the dealership into repainting the GF500 to look like a GSXR1000 and he'll be good to go :rofl3: that got a chuckle out of me. :dthumb:

that got a chuckle out of me. :dthumb: well then my job is done I can go home now:lol: seriously... or find someone with an older R6 and hit up tapeworks for some R1 stickers... sad thing... is it would work... no doube in my mind:disapp:

Don't sweat it man. Let him take the fall on his own. Worse come to worse you could just kick his ass.:bash:

Don't sweat it man. Let him take the fall on his own. Worse come to worse you could just kick his ass.:bash: I don't care enough to fight him... the thing that got to me is just the why ask the question if you don't want the answer. but yeah hopefully I'll be gone by the time he get his bike... cause he'll be gone by the time I get back:dthumb:

whoop his ass anyway. Layeth the smacketh downeth.

whoop his ass anyway. Layeth the smacketh downeth. true.. might be fun... take out a little aggrssion... :bash:

Yeah I remember when you were in the process of buying the R6 Graffix. We were all happy when ya got it, and we really didn't beat ya down too much. I don't know why but the newer bikes are so much faster and horsepower houses we tend to tell newbies to stay away from them. Graffix ya need to check in more often!!! I think DLITALEN and 3 others passed you up in :whore: ranks.:lol: I know, dang :whore: 's! Just playing. I'm going to be back here as much as possible, well as much as school, work, riding, my new bike club and other things allow.

I know, dang :whore: 's! Just playing. I'm going to be back here as much as possible, well as much as school, work, riding, my new bike club and other things allow. Holy crap! wHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

Holy crap! wHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? :withstupi :scratch: now where is 636?:scratch:

:withstupi :scratch: now where is 636?:scratch: I don't know. He is always on AIM, maybe I should IM him sometime and see where he's been. I'll have to hook up with him for a ride sometime this year again. That is if he still has a license. Although I ride with some that don't have a license anyway. They all loose it, get it back, then loose it again.:crazy:

So PM him R1... find out what's up!

whats even funnier is he told me I could leave my bike with him over the summer and he'd take care of it for me... :rofl3: I seriously had to walk away from him I was laughing so damn hard... his expression was like...:scratch: Just tell him that he can't hang with the big doggs :leaving: and to stay on the porch!

So PM him R1... find out what's up! well I think If I send ZX636r a PM he will never get it because he's never on. It seems like his away message is always up on AIM, or he has it forwarded to his cell phone. I'll wait until he's actually at the computer for when I send him an IM.

If you got his IM. send a message to come check in on TWF. No need for particulars.

If you got his IM. send a message to come check in on TWF. No need for particulars. he's got it forwarded to his cell phone right now.

he's got it forwarded to his cell phone right now. So what? It'll still remind him.

So what? It'll still remind him. and cost him 10 cents for recieveing a text message, unless he's got the data pack on his phone.

If he has his IM set to forward. I'm sure he has is plan set up for it.:2cents:

If he has his IM set to forward. I'm sure he has is plan set up for it.:2cents: yeah probably.

SO DO IT ALREADY!!! :tt:

the thing is he bought a snowmachine at the start of the winter (for $10g's) and is now going to trade it in on the bike... the sled is a 800cc 2stroke... and he says that thing has alot of power... I can't imagine him on a bike... he keeps trying to get me to let him practice on my bike when the weather warms up... :wbs: :wbs: :wbs: : well i can vouch for him there. ( i have 3 snowmobiles) the 800s DO have alot of power....of course not the same power to weight ratio as a bike cause the sled weighs about 500-525lbs...BUT.... I know my 2006 Ski-Doo MXZ 800 H.0. makes around 150-153hp....plus i have 244 studs in my track!....they MOVE!!! i would say my 800 can rip through the 1/4 mile at around high 10s.....the only thing is that i will be topped out already....usually tops out around 107-110mph. anyway.....yes snowmobiles are different than bikes.....HOWEVER....i have about 9 years of riding experience behind me on snowmobiles and when agressive on the machine....the aspects of turning in and accelerating and the overall function have some similarities.

i still haven't IM'd ZX636r. I'll get around to it one of these days. :tt:

i still haven't IM'd ZX636r. I'll get around to it one of these days. :tt: :tt: :tt: :tt: :tt: :jacked:

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Tell him to buy a good used '04 F4i...I am starting to look for spare parts...:wink:

Tell him to buy a good used '04 F4i...I am starting to look for spare parts...:wink: actually I talked to him last night and he sheepishly said he's probably gonna get the SV650s so maybe I'm getting through! :lol::bash:

actually I talked to him last night and he sheepishly said he's probably gonna get the SV650s so maybe I'm getting through! :lol::bash: We can only hope.

Just tell him to get a liter bike. That'll stop the argument one way or another!!! :yikes: And yes, I'm kidding.

Just tell him to get a liter bike. That'll stop the argument one way or another!!! :yikes: And yes, I'm kidding. :lol: yeah but then he'd kill him self and it'd cause the base to be even MORE strict on us riders:disapp:

Good point.

actually I talked to him last night and he sheepishly said he's probably gonna get the SV650s so maybe I'm getting through! :lol::bash: SV pwn all. Well not really, but they are still a great bike to get.

:dthumb: Love my SV. :dthumb:

hey I loved my SV and it was a great bike to start out on. Hey ebbs keep telling him how good the SVs really is so it stays fresh in his mind.

We can only hope. :iagree: