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Offline solman

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Why do 600 owners want a 1200 so bad?
« Reply #45 on: May 28, 2006, 07:11:11 AM »
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A friend who has owned GSXR's for a dozen years says he is faster on the 600 than the 1000 on the street and tight tracks.


Handling a liter bike is bit different than handling a 600.  About the two biggest thing that come to mind is weight and where your powerband is.  Handling both the added weight and added power takes different techniques to get the most out of it.  I remember when a friend of mine switched from a GSXR600 to a TL1000S. He told me that he had to change his whole riding style and throttle control.  Some can handle the bigger bikes and others can't.
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Offline Vee Dub Nut

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Why do 600 owners want a 1200 so bad?
« Reply #46 on: May 28, 2006, 11:58:55 PM »
well.. i guess i'll put my two cents in since ive had both..

hands down, my b6 did handle better. the b6 is very tossable and forgiving. the reason i got the 12 is the motor, you cant replace the raw brute pull that big old 1200 mill has.  the 1200 likes to walk the back end around if your not careful with the throttle. the 12 take more effort to get it to turn in due to the increased weight and larger tires.  they both have their advantages but i do like my 12. I like to ride long distances and go two up any chance I can get (never turn down a ride to a cute girl) and the 12 makes EASY work of the extra weight.
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Offline jbrough7

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Why do 600 owners want a 1200 so bad?
« Reply #47 on: May 29, 2006, 07:12:31 AM »
I'm at an age now where it doesn't matter what she looks like....

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Why do 600 owners want a 1200 so bad?
« Reply #48 on: May 29, 2006, 09:19:02 AM »
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I'm at an age now where it doesn't matter what she looks like....


So you are either really young, or one of those old folks that shouldn't be on the road. :stickpoke:
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Offline Desolation Angel

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Why do 600 owners want a 1200 so bad?
« Reply #49 on: May 29, 2006, 09:22:10 AM »
Somebody here posted a thread about motorbike training wheels.  Jim, you may want to do a search for that.  It could help you.  :stickpoke: