You might want to go with a bigger ire in back and front once you all the neccessary stuff it takes about an hour, me with th wheels it cost me 500$ and can now ue any brand of tire and the handling is great.

 

hate to say this but, a gixxer aint bad. i looked at a 2003 gixxr 1000 for $5000 and it was freakin amazing. i would have done a 2k down payment and a 2 year loan would be like $150 a month

 

Horse, great thread.
It seems you've talked yourself round in one big circle.
Thank God!

Excellent advice from all and some headline maintenance and improvement tips. The headlight improvement can not be stressed highly enough. Just done mine and it's a life changer.

If I ever buy another bike it'll be a Yam Super Tenere. It's the only thing out there that really lights my wick at the moment. Bloody expensive though.

 

HEy henry hope u keeping well. yeah im sticking with the hurricane for awhile...and big plus on the headlight improvement did em tonight..pic below is in a pitch black garage pointing towards a mirror..normal light high beam was too bright for cam ..big improvement.

 

There's nothing wrong with having new bike itch, and yes, they are that awesome. I had a chance to ride the new Ninja 1000 recently, and it is 100% worthy of consideration as a CBR replacement. It's _very_ comfortable, has a great motor, and truly 'feels' like a sportbike (very stiff frame, taut suspension, short wheelbase, etc). I'm personally going for a more tour-ish bike for my next ride (C14 prolly) but if I wanted a direct CBR replacement/upgrade, I'd have one of those new Ninja's in my garage yesterday.

Side note: that Ninja is a bit lacking in the pillion seat department, so if that's important, this might not be an option for you.

 

I know to suggest a suzuki aint PC. But alongside the 94 1000f my 2008 bandit still makes hard wood. I bought it new, used ones over here (michigan) are around 4k US. Now, ask yourself: how often do you go over 80mph? I can pass 6 cars at 50mph in 6th in count to three! So much low end torque you really don't have to shift after 40mph, just leave it in 6th! 46/49 mpg. only mod is new seat and removed secondary throttle butterflies. Good budget bike. Thank the folks at bike mag for the good review. I drooled over this bike for 2 1/2 years. Can keep up with anybody till 120+. Do your research! I'm glad I did.

 

Hey:

Here is a thought, I am surprised no one has brought up, how about a newer CBR1000F. The newer ones have much better lighting, IMHO look way better and feel very much the same as the original. 90+ CBR1KFs have a few upgrades and were more evolutionary than most seem to remember. The 92-2000 bikes were exceptionally good at every thing you would want in a bike and was only killed off to make more room for the Blackbird and VFR. The CB1300 Super Four's engine is a direct descendant of the 87-88 CBR1KF and is still in production today, and a very good bike at that. Here is some history on it , Honda CB1300 | Honda CB1300S | Honda CB1300SA | Honda Forum. Also there are after market frame kits from Harris and Nico Bakker that could make your bike like very race like, a lot lighter, for a lot of cash, but still cheaper than a new bike, and way more exclusive than any showroom stocker.

Also from My experience a new bike is cool but then after owning it for a short time or the next faster lighter version comes out the newness goes away very fast. Making you wonder what all the fuss was about to begin with. This from me a guy that still owns 3 bikes I purchased new, one being a 1988 CBR 1000F that looks like a 92 up model now, and owns a used 91 and 94 as well. I owned a full shot, HRC factory replica RC-51 and have since sold it after spending tons of cash on it, because I no longer had time to race it. We all go through this from time to time, and as stated before go ride a new bike, take notes on what you like better and if you can do this to your bike and be honest with yourself you'll most likely stay with the Cane. The biggest improvement on new bikes is lighter weight, suspension, and braking .The Cane 's engines technology is still in use today albeit with only a 5 spd gearbox, Fuel Injection, and a little bigger CC, but still is a great performer in this day and age. Maybe all you need is an hotrod type modern update. A Racetech/Gold valve fork kit and new ohlins rear shock goes along ways with newer wider tyres and wheels, and is a cheaper ride than a new bike. Good Luck with whatever you decide.

Dub