Author Topic: On the Road Again! (Read 4540 times)

PitterB4 · « **on:** May 29, 2007, 11:31:56 PM »

I'm back on the street! Gas prices are KILLING me (53 mile commute). Talked the wife into letting me get another bike. Tonight picked up a 98 ZX-6R. It's a little rough - very minor slides on both sides. It runs great! 13K on the clock. It's not the ultimate commuter bike but the only S/T bike that really interested me was the 2G B12 and I couldn't find any around here in my price range (sorry JR, yours was a little beyond what I was able to spend.). Pics tomorrow after I get the thing cleaned up (it's a mess ATM). Oh... it's red. WOULDN'T own one of those green things!

smooth operator · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2007, 07:18:55 AM »

Thats great Rob, not only is it better on gas,but a more enjoyable ride too.Now you don't have to wait so long inbetween rides. Dan

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2007, 01:36:25 PM »

Now there's another make & model to show up at the next BOSS rally.

They might have to change the name to FOOBSS.
(Former Owners Of Bandits Southern Stampede)

But you knew this was coming...

It doesn't exist without pictures.

ZenMan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2007, 03:08:51 PM »

on getting back in the saddle! I may be joining you next week.

Sorry that it's not green, but I guess ya can't have everything...

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2007, 03:24:26 PM »

Quote from: "ZenMan"

on getting back on the street!

There, fixed that for ya. He hasn't been bikeless, he's had his CBR track bike.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2007, 05:06:07 PM »

Thanks, guys!

No pics yet. Got it cleaned up but spent a good chunk of the day running around fixing a screw-up at the title place. Should be on the road by Friday.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2007, 05:07:19 PM »

Quote from: "Red01"

They might have to change the name to FOOBSS.
(Former Owners Of Bandits Southern Stampede)

Yeah, there soon won't be any Bandit at the Bandit Rally!

speedytriple · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2007, 03:15:09 AM »

hey that guy at my work still has the 2000 zx6r with 135 miles on it for sale not to late to get the green and black one. LOL! so when we meeting up for a ride in the pan handle of w.v.? or we could ride over to PA and see some of your roads. cant be much longer of a ride then south east ohio is for us. anyone still looking i know of a 00 zx6r with less then 200 miles real cheap LOL!

smooth operator · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:12:34 AM »

I'll have to get in on that ride. Weather it be S.Oh&W.V. or in my home state of Pa. I'll get away for a day.

Dan

speedytriple · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2007, 01:55:27 AM »

heck erie is as close to me and roamr then bolivar is where we meet to ride on sundays. pick a weekend and lets get planning.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2007, 09:21:41 AM »

Well... I'm about 5 hrs from the panhandle and 6 from Erie. I could make a weekend out of it and stay with my family on that end of the state, though.

Or... we could all meet at Beaverun and do a weekend of track days!

PitterB4 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2007, 11:26:26 AM »

Ok.. ok... proof!

Other than fluids, fork seals and brake pads, it is 100% stock. Even the big-ass rear fender is still all there. It actually cleaned up pretty nice (other than the scratched up fairings). My first mod was to remove the queer cartoon-like "Ninja" stickers from the tail.

ZenMan · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2007, 11:50:01 AM »

Sweet! Looks like a real fast mover. Damage isn't that bad... just ain't no virgin no more.

What did ya shell out for it, if you don't mind me asking?

PitterB4 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2007, 01:22:15 PM »

Quote from: "ZenMan"

What did ya shell out for it, if you don't mind me asking?

Gave the guy $2100 and that included a really nice tank bag and a factory shop manual. It' also has brand new Diablos on it.

Yeah, it was SO gross when I picked it up, I wasn't sure how it would look after a little Simple Green (like a whole bottle), water, some polishing compound and a little work. I'm really happy with how it came out. There's a couple tiny chips in the tank that will soon be covered by a tank pad. Other than that and the little rash on both sides, it's really in near-new condition.

ZenMan · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2007, 01:52:19 PM »

Wow. $2100! 13K miles... and a tankbag, shop manual and new Diablos?

You made out like a bandit!