SSB selects a few special readers' rides each month that aren't wild shop builds, but personal bikes that are a bit closer to home for many of us.If you'd like your bike featured, send your high-resolution digital donation to ssbmail@sourceinterlink.com for consideration.
2001 Honda CBR929RR
Owner: Rick Ripp
Engine Mods: K&N air filter, Arrow exhaust
Chassis Mods: N/A
Other Mods: Polished frame, swingarm and rims, custom paint with heavy metalflake, chrome sliders, windscreen and mirrors
YOUR SPACE: "I know it's not stretched or slammed but it runs like a bat out of hell and looks good doing it. The bike is an everyday rider that always turns heads wherever I go."
1999 Honda CBR900RR
Owner: Brian Powell
Engine Mods: Complete engine rebuild, Dynojet stage 2 jet kit, full D&D exhaust
Chassis Mods: Polished frame and swingarm, lowered front end, chromed stock Honda wheels
Other Mods: Paint and graphics, CBR racing grips, Lockhart Phillips Speedscreen, carbon-fiber triple-tree cover and bar ends, flush-mount turn signals, Sprocket Specialists chain and sprocket kit
Your Space: "Where have all the older bikes gone? Surely I'm not the only one who doesn't need a new stretched Hayabusa or ZX-14 to enjoy the thrill of sportbikes. I don't think that we should forget the early bikes that broke ground and paved the road for the bikes of today."
1999 Suzuki TL1000R
Owner: Fred Otey
Engine Mods: K&N air filter, carbon-fiber exhaust, AFAM chain and sprockets
Chassis Mods: N/A
Other Mods: Undertail with clear taillights and integrated blinkers, flush-mount blinkers in front, candy blue paint
Your Space: "Future plans include lowering the front and rear, an extended swingarm, contrasting rims and 2-into-1 exhaust."
2005 Suzuki GSX-R600
Owner: Christopher Broyles
Engine Mods: K&N air filter, Competition Werkes GP exhaust for an R6, Wiseco 636cc piston kit, Yoshimura cams, Hindle headers
Chassis Mods: Front lowered 1 inch
Other Mods: Lightech push-button gas cap and carbon-fiber mirrors, Galfer brake lines front and rear, Hotbodies undertail, flush-mount blinkers and windscreen, Roaring Toyz grips, Plasma Glow Xenon/Krypton green headlight, Street Glow neo-blue LEDs, Pazzo Racing levers, custom decals
Your Space: "The best-looking factory Suzuki body style ever made just got better!"
2000 Yamaha YZF-R6
Owner: Kathilyn Onn
Engine Mods: Hindle exhaust
Chassis Mods: Custom-made fully adjustable lowering link
Other Mods: Stuntworxs stunt cage, flame graphics by Edgy Designs, Vortex sprocket, EK chain, Sportech windscreen, Pazzo levers, Luimoto seat covers, Harris flame grips, R6 heel guards
Your Space: "I just wanted a bike that represents me and my riding style. A naughty devil bike seemed very fitting."
Naughty So what's "jammed" mean?
2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Owner: Rhett Goodrich
Engine Mods: K&N air filter, Yoshimura RS-5 slip-on exhaust, Power Commander III
Chassis Mods: N/A
Other Mods: Clear Alternatives turn signals and integrated taillight, Xenon headlights, LED running lights, modified display gauge, chrome windscreen spikes, bar ends, sliders, fluid caps, oil cap, rear seat cowl, Sportech windscreen, custom decals
Your Space: "I don't see very many tricked-out Ninja 636s so I thought I would see how I could make mine look. I think the black and chrome go really good together. I'm just representing for the USA over here in Germany."
2004 Suzuki Katana 600
Owner: Danny Watson
Engine Mods: K&N air filter, Yoshimura pipe
Chassis Mods: N/A
Other Mods: Spike foot pegs, Braking Wave rotors front and rear, Galfer brake lines, neon lights and strobes, custom seat with matching bra, rear hugger, EK chain, Hayabusa belly pan and grab bar
Your Space: "All the work was done by Sammy, Robbie and myself. When it's time to show off my bike, it gets a lot of looks. Thanks guys, I'm your biggest fan!"
Remember...
If you'd like your bike featured, send your high-resolution digital donation to ssbmail@sourceinterlink.com for consideration.