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Supercharger or crotch rocket?

Old 01-15-2012, 12:57 PM
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Supercharger...........not a fan of bikes or turbos.
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Old 01-15-2012, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 808muscle
Supercharger...........not a fan of bikes or turbos.
Turbo= free power.
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Old 01-16-2012, 12:00 PM
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My heavily biased opinion is to go with a whipple HO SC. Bikes are fun, I've done that. For me it comes down to safety, convenience, and added costs like insurance that keep from getting another bike.
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Old 01-16-2012, 12:08 PM
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I think you should do both. Dollar for dollar a bike is money better spent for performance. A GSXR, R1 or any liter bike will get you there in a HURRY.

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Old 01-17-2012, 03:50 PM
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SCharger sure is fun, but having another means of transportation is also a good thing to have. The Roush and Maggie can be had new, for good prices. With the 197 starting to get old, in the world of new cars, Used SC are also out there.
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Old 01-17-2012, 05:27 PM
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I come from a huge motorcycle family, so my vote is on the Bike.

The bike is going to be a totally different feel from the car FYI.
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Old 01-17-2012, 07:58 PM
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I can't help yo ask...

How much experience do you have on two wheels?
If none, get a mild performance bike first because if not, you won't be around too long. lol.
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Old 01-18-2012, 11:33 AM
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I say if you are an experienced rider, get a crotch rocket. If you've never rode a bike, go for the supercharger.

I've been riding since i was 5 so having a motorcycle in my household is unavoidable. However, I do fully respect the risk I take everytime I take my S1000RR out, and from 22 years of experience riding motorcycles of every kind, i've faired well.

If you're really looking to start riding, start small. Even today's 600cc sportbike can be too much for a beginner to handle when your attention goes from enjoying a cruise to avoiding the car that just turned in front of you.
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Old 01-18-2012, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GhastlyTT
I say if you are an experienced rider, get a crotch rocket. If you've never rode a bike, go for the supercharger.

I've been riding since i was 5 so having a motorcycle in my household is unavoidable. However, I do fully respect the risk I take everytime I take my S1000RR out, and from 22 years of experience riding motorcycles of every kind, i've faired well.

If you're really looking to start riding, start small. Even today's 600cc sportbike can be too much for a beginner to handle when your attention goes from enjoying a cruise to avoiding the car that just turned in front of you.
I would tend to disagree here. My first bike was a 1200cc, I've never wrecked and have only had a few close calls which had nothing to do with the size of the bikes engine.

Don't get me wrong, I would advise caution with a larger bike, but it basically follows the same principles of having a car that's faster than most, you just have to respect its power. If you choose a bike, just ride safe and ride smart.
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Old 01-18-2012, 01:18 PM
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+1 supercharger
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