Mods or a bike....

Kylekuu · 02-07-2010, 11:13 AM

Hey guys,

Would you rather save/spend money on mods or would you rather get a bike?

I'm really close to dropping around 2k on a intake and exhaust. But I've been thinking for a bike for sometime now. Debating between the two and I'm stuck, so wondering what other bike owners/modders would say. Looking at a Ninja 500, it'll be my first bike. Want to buy something new under 6k, ya i know some will recommend against a new bike cuz it'll definitely get scratched, what not. But I really don't want anything used, plus it's a good size for a starter bike + I'm only 5'8 and small frame. I've tested other bikes as well and i think the CBR600 is probably the biggest i can sit nicely in, but it costs too much for a new. I'm thinking i'll probably keep the bike for 2-3 years before upgrading something better after i get a better hang of riding.

So let me know what you would do, get the mods, or save it up for a bike.

MisterSkiMask · 02-07-2010, 11:48 AM

I would get a Suzuki SV, good starter bike that you won't out grow as fast as the Kawi 500.

D_o_S · 02-07-2010, 12:24 PM

Get a bike, enjoy your car, mod later...

ibeclueless · 02-07-2010, 12:30 PM

i would get a bike

b0bab0i · 02-07-2010, 04:07 PM

bike

beavis · 02-07-2010, 04:50 PM

Stay alive and mod your car.

e90sam · 02-07-2010, 06:28 PM

yeah, i did the motorcycle thing. I would say put it in the car.

OR, buy a real bike...the kind with pedals. I'm having WAY more fun on my road bike then the sport bike.

b0bab0i · 02-08-2010, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90sam

yeah, i did the motorcycle thing. I would say put it in the car.

OR, buy a real bike...the kind with pedals. I'm having WAY more fun on my road bike then the sport bike.

0-60 in never vs 0-60 3 seconds

Boost Gomez · 02-08-2010, 12:30 PM

Seeing as an intake and exhaust won't do much performance-wise for a 328xi I would definitely save up for the bike.

flyinb501 · 02-08-2010, 01:18 PM

Save your money and don't buy new. Those Japanese bikes are nearly bullet proof. You'd be happy with even an early 90's CBR 600.

Kylekuu · 02-08-2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyinb501

Save your money and don't buy new. Those Japanese bikes are nearly bullet proof. You'd be happy with even an early 90's CBR 600.

idk, i've never been a fan of used things. especially not knowing what previous owner has done to it, it'll drive me crazy.

but thanks for the replies everyone

anthony @ eas · 02-08-2010, 01:57 PM

Get an SV650. Way better than the Ninja 500.

Spec 1 · 02-08-2010, 01:58 PM

Motorcycle all day long.

Kawi EX500 = Perfect starter bike.

e90sam · 02-08-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benmoooon

0-60 in never vs 0-60 3 seconds

i've hit 50's going down a hill. Cycling isn't for everyone, but I love it.

And +1 on buying used. You'll regret not doing this when you decide to sell the bike.

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02-07-2010, 11:13 AM	#1
Kylekuu Captain 30 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 08 328xi, 84 318i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kenosha, WI iTrader: (0)	Mods or a bike.... Hey guys, Would you rather save/spend money on mods or would you rather get a bike? I'm really close to dropping around 2k on a intake and exhaust. But I've been thinking for a bike for sometime now. Debating between the two and I'm stuck, so wondering what other bike owners/modders would say. Looking at a Ninja 500, it'll be my first bike. Want to buy something new under 6k, ya i know some will recommend against a new bike cuz it'll definitely get scratched, what not. But I really don't want anything used, plus it's a good size for a starter bike + I'm only 5'8 and small frame. I've tested other bikes as well and i think the CBR600 is probably the biggest i can sit nicely in, but it costs too much for a new. I'm thinking i'll probably keep the bike for 2-3 years before upgrading something better after i get a better hang of riding. So let me know what you would do, get the mods, or save it up for a bike.
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MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	I would get a Suzuki SV, good starter bike that you won't out grow as fast as the Kawi 500.
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e90sam Enlisted Member 4 Rep 48 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: nc iTrader: (0)	yeah, i did the motorcycle thing. I would say put it in the car. OR, buy a real bike...the kind with pedals. I'm having WAY more fun on my road bike then the sport bike.
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flyinb501 Captain 73 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	Save your money and don't buy new. Those Japanese bikes are nearly bullet proof. You'd be happy with even an early 90's CBR 600.
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anthony @ eas 318 Rep 3,635 Posts Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	Get an SV650. Way better than the Ninja 500.
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 58 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Motorcycle all day long. Kawi EX500 = Perfect starter bike. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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