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Old 06-06-2007, 02:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys,

I was looking in the want ads and came across a 2000 ZR-7 with 19k miles for $1800/bo. I looks like a pretty good bike: not too much power but still something I can grow with. One issue I noticed was weight. It's 440 pounds dry!


Will this bike be too powerful, heavy, or difficult/dangerous to ride for me?

I'm about 5'8", 130 pounds by the way.

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Old 06-06-2007, 03:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 06-06-2007, 03:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hey guys,

I was looking in the want ads and came across a 2000 ZR-7 with 19k miles for $1800/bo. I looks like a pretty good bike: not too much power but still something I can grow with. One issue I noticed was weight. It's 440 pounds dry!


Will this bike be too powerful, heavy, or difficult/dangerous to ride for me?

I'm about 5'8", 130 pounds by the way.

Thanks
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76HP, I'd consider that iffy for a new rider.

I still reccommend a 250/500.
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Hey guys,

I was looking in the want ads and came across a 2000 ZR-7 with 19k miles for $1800/bo. I looks like a pretty good bike: not too much power but still something I can grow with. One issue I noticed was weight. It's 440 pounds dry!


Will this bike be too powerful, heavy, or difficult/dangerous to ride for me?

I'm about 5'8", 130 pounds by the way.

Thanks
good lord 440 pounds dry?? that IS heavy!! I thought my RC was bad and its 440ish wet. yeah, i would suggest against it. A bike that heavy is difficult to do slow speed manuvers on, espeically for a new rider.
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Old 06-06-2007, 06:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Nope. Move on with your search.
Try the term EX followed by 500 or 250.
Also try the term GS.
Also GT250R.
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Roger that. Thanks guys.

I rode my friend's new EX250 today and it was AWESOME. I'm going to be looking for either that or an older (late 90's) EX500.


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Old 06-06-2007, 11:04 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Roger that. Thanks guys.

I rode my friend's new EX250 today and it was AWESOME. I'm going to be looking for either that or an older (late 90's) EX500.


Thanks again.
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i had an ex500 too...man you wont regret it!
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Old 06-06-2007, 11:23 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Hahaha. Don't group me with those squiddy-suidical kids.

250 or 500 is plenty fast and "cool" enough. For now.
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250 or 500 is plenty fast and "cool" enough. For now.
trust me...just enjoy the 500 and you'll be more than ready for a supersport
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i had that bike as my first bike and it worked rilly good and took a beating. i wrecked it 4 times and then i gave it to a friend and he wrecked it 2 more times then he got rid of it. i would git it
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