advice on 900rr
#2
I'm 5' 10"...185lb....got a 94 cbr900..stock seats are softer, very comfortable. Sitting on the bike, knees bent...no tip toes...easy to push around, super light weight...ridden 60+ mile 120 round trip...no back paint or sore ****... But during twisties, more aggressive leans, **** does tend to slide a bit, stock seat does not grip you ****....then install a Corbin seat....100% turn the bike into drag.... **** ain't moving anywhere
#3
More realistic, it is a hefty bike compared to todays liter bikes, but still a very good bike! I'm 6'4" 200lbs, and the bike isn't a bear to deal with, but it's not a sport-tourer either. I have aftermarket clip ons, so that makes it worse, but I rode it recently on about a 200 mi ride with minimal discomfort. I've also taken it to vegas from palm springs,(250/300 mi one way?) and here again, I didn't want to kill anyone once I reached vegas.
It's a very spirited ride, tends to "drop in" in the turns pretty nice, and if set up correctly, is an all around pleasure to ride!
And it's a DAMN GOOD LOOKIN BIKE!
It's a very spirited ride, tends to "drop in" in the turns pretty nice, and if set up correctly, is an all around pleasure to ride!
And it's a DAMN GOOD LOOKIN BIKE!
Last edited by exciter900rr; 09-25-2011 at 04:08 PM.
#4
Also, Pay special attention to the charging system, and second gear- these bikes have a bit of notoriety for the charging sys- the regulator/rectifier in particular.. tire choice is also a bit of a deterrent- 16" fronts limit your choices. (17" is typical nowadays on sporties)
#5
Nice bike! What year?...900rr is becoming rare..especially a great condition one..
More realistic, it is a hefty bike compared to todays liter bikes, but still a very good bike! I'm 6'4" 200lbs, and the bike isn't a bear to deal with, but it's not a sport-tourer either. I have aftermarket clip ons, so that makes it worse, but I rode it recently on about a 200 mi ride with minimal discomfort. I've also taken it to vegas from palm springs,(250/300 mi one way?) and here again, I didn't want to kill anyone once I reached vegas.
It's a very spirited ride, tends to "drop in" in the turns pretty nice, and if set up correctly, is an all around pleasure to ride!
And it's a DAMN GOOD LOOKIN BIKE!
It's a very spirited ride, tends to "drop in" in the turns pretty nice, and if set up correctly, is an all around pleasure to ride!
And it's a DAMN GOOD LOOKIN BIKE!
#6
#8
boyley2, don't be concerned with the weight of the bike. Even almost 20 years later, it is still on par with newer bikes. Brakes, horsepower, and steering geometries are where they leave us in the dust.
1993 900RR = 461lbs wet
2010 Aprilia RSV4 R = 473lbs wet
2010 BMW S 1000RR = 461lbs wet
2010 CBR1000RR = 442lbs wet
2010 Kawa ZX-10R = 462lbs wet
2010 Yama YZF-R1 = 477lbs wet
1993 900RR = 461lbs wet
2010 Aprilia RSV4 R = 473lbs wet
2010 BMW S 1000RR = 461lbs wet
2010 CBR1000RR = 442lbs wet
2010 Kawa ZX-10R = 462lbs wet
2010 Yama YZF-R1 = 477lbs wet
#9
Good info scutfargas...you can easily shed some weight here & there...I've replaced my stock pipe with a carbon fiber Yoshi then weight in alot less. Replace most of the 6mm screw with an aluminum set by HP, aluminum stay, solo seat & I have not even made time to shed to rear passenger pegs...so weight is lie what you said, not an issue...the OG blade is still keep up after so many years later.
boyley2, don't be concerned with the weight of the bike. Even almost 20 years later, it is still on par with newer bikes. Brakes, horsepower, and steering geometries are where they leave us in the dust.
1993 900RR = 461lbs wet
2010 Aprilia RSV4 R = 473lbs wet
2010 BMW S 1000RR = 461lbs wet
2010 CBR1000RR = 442lbs wet
2010 Kawa ZX-10R = 462lbs wet
2010 Yama YZF-R1 = 477lbs wet
1993 900RR = 461lbs wet
2010 Aprilia RSV4 R = 473lbs wet
2010 BMW S 1000RR = 461lbs wet
2010 CBR1000RR = 442lbs wet
2010 Kawa ZX-10R = 462lbs wet
2010 Yama YZF-R1 = 477lbs wet
#10
boyley2, don't be concerned with the weight of the bike. Even almost 20 years later, it is still on par with newer bikes. Brakes, horsepower, and steering geometries are where they leave us in the dust.
1993 900RR = 461lbs wet
2010 Aprilia RSV4 R = 473lbs wet
2010 BMW S 1000RR = 461lbs wet
2010 CBR1000RR = 442lbs wet
2010 Kawa ZX-10R = 462lbs wet
2010 Yama YZF-R1 = 477lbs wet
1993 900RR = 461lbs wet
2010 Aprilia RSV4 R = 473lbs wet
2010 BMW S 1000RR = 461lbs wet
2010 CBR1000RR = 442lbs wet
2010 Kawa ZX-10R = 462lbs wet
2010 Yama YZF-R1 = 477lbs wet
I'd say raw horsepower is the only difference you'll notice on the street and that comes at the cost of longevity and longterm reliability. Quite a reasonable trade off IMO.
Last edited by zaqwert6; 09-26-2011 at 09:44 PM.