Long term and reliable SS bikes

black_CG2 said:
although the factory exhaust is too long. Not a huge problem.

I am doing some research on clipons and rearsets. These are new terms to me.
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I'd rather have a too long stock pipe then have my stator fail and leave me stranded.
 
If you're not set on a ss get a second generation fz1 06+ for commuting. With a re-flash (ivan)and some mild suspension work it approaches true liter bike performance with all day comfort and dirt cheap insurance. If you are set on a ss get a liter bike, 600s don't make for good commuters (old f4/i's being the exception). 750's for street duty are for posers :)
 
Benny! said:
I'd rather have a too long stock pipe then have my stator fail and leave me stranded.
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Funny, in the 3 years I've owned mine, I have yet to face this issue. It's is a common one though, even amongst the 08-10 models.
 
To the OP, as long as you take care of it, any SS will last a long time. My 08 Triumph Daytona now has 35,000 kms and has been used for daily commuting and spirited runs on the back roads without a hitch. My only complaint is that the aggressive riding position doesn't work all that well in stop and go highway traffic but to each their own.

Also keep in mind that most people buy a bike planning to keep it forever... that changes when something shiny catches their eye. I suspect 2014 will be the last year for my 08 as I feel it's time to change for something different.
 
HELLBOY said:
Any bike will last with proper maintenance. In fact, I'll bet whatever bike you get will definitely outlast your interest in it.

You'll move on to something faster/bigger/sexier/more expensive/less expensive/naked/touring/bicycle/etc...

Or give it up because no money/new baby/wife hates it/freaked myself out/saw a friend go down/my joints hurt/etc...

... before any Japanese bike gives up on YOU.
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Best answer!
 
油井緋色;2119515 said:
Suzuki GSXR750.
I got around 5-6L/100km when I used to commute daily with it. The worse fuel economy I saw was 6.8L/100km because I was being a dingdong somewhere north.
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What, my K7600 is giving me like 11-12 L/100km......Full tank only gets me about 140 or so, what should I be checking?? I guess I haven't changed my air filter in a while?

I commute on my GSXR every day for the last two years (minus winter) and it's been great. Somewhere in the 38,000 km range now. You can find some pretty comfortable positions on it, I'm 5"8' with pretty much stock set up.
 
bboySushi said:
What, my K7600 is giving me like 11-12 L/100km......Full tank only gets me about 140 or so, what should I be checking?? I guess I haven't changed my air filter in a while?
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That's horrible, is your bike stock?
 
Yeah, I have slight changes, like a -1 rear sprocket, a GP1-Jardine slipon (with baffle in) and a 520 chain, but I was getting that mileage even before I made those changes. My girlfriend's 2000 R6 also had similar mileage but her bike was carbureted and not cared for that greatly. I have iridium plugs in, not that it makes a huge difference, and I normally cruise in the highest gear possible, 5-6k RPM. /scratches head

I seafoam the bike during/after winter, the chain is kept at the right tension, tires are 1 year old, but again have had this mileage ever since I had the bike 3 years ago.
 
forgot to mention factory slipper clutch from 05 and up (a must have on any ss bike) gsxr and end of decision making.
 
I would highly disagree... unless you change that seat commuting on it would suck. I rode it for half a day and my *** hurt. The seat is so thin and uncomfortable.

kazmiaad said:
I wsa in the same dilemma lol... From what I've seen, and experienced you can't go wrong with a CBR600RR. Everyone will have their own opinions, but the CBR is really one of those bikes that comes out on top as reliable, and easier to commute on (which is a priority for you).
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Actually, I have two for sale right now 600 and 750 both 06 and low kms.
 
bboySushi said:
Yeah, I have slight changes, like a -1 rear sprocket, a GP1-Jardine slipon (with baffle in) and a 520 chain, but I was getting that mileage even before I made those changes. My girlfriend's 2000 R6 also had similar mileage but her bike was carbureted and not cared for that greatly. I have iridium plugs in, not that it makes a huge difference, and I normally cruise in the highest gear possible, 5-6k RPM. /scratches head

I seafoam the bike during/after winter, the chain is kept at the right tension, tires are 1 year old, but again have had this mileage ever since I had the bike 3 years ago.
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wtf?

I'm wondering if your slipon is somehow making it run so rich. Are you popping a lot of flames?

Btw, the mileage I gave was before I changed the air filter. The filter looked like a vacuum bag lol

After the filter was changed I noticed a slight power increase and worse fuel economy (by like .5, very minor) so I'm not sure if having a clean air filter would make you use less fuel.
 
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bboySushi said:
Yeah, I have slight changes, like a -1 rear sprocket, a GP1-Jardine slipon (with baffle in) and a 520 chain, but I was getting that mileage even before I made those changes.
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I'm getting somewhere between 180-200/tank with -1/+2 gearing on an 06 750. Get your bike checked out dude.
 
black_CG2 said:
After I get M and decent km on my Ninja 300, I am looking forward to move on to SS. However I want to get one, use it as daily commuter during summer and keep it for long time. Whats a good SS which will be decent on fuel, maintenance and reliability?
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I had my 2008 zx6r for 50k and never had any problems - I have my 2010 GSXR 750 for 50k now and I haven't had any issues. The gas consumption were about the same in both, fuel light would come on around 200km and the reserve would last about another 50k, you could do 300 at constant HWY speed.

For regular maintenance probably the GSXR is the easiest to do things like oil changes, spark plug replacement etc (can change the oil filter without removing the fairings) The Honda's are more complicated - Don't know about Yamaha.

They are all about the same - Since you are commuting the thing that would make the most impact on your wallet is tire choice - I have realized that having the latest most sticky tire on a street bike in a waste of money, go with a sport touring tire and you can get about 20k from a rear, with a sport tire you will be lucky to get 8k and after 4 the center will be flat and the bike will turn like a sack of potatoes
 
Mina said:
Funny, in the 3 years I've owned mine, I have yet to face this issue. It's is a common one though, even amongst the 08-10 models.
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Our bikes must be "special" I got an M4 slip on and never had an issue
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