Different 636's compare?
04-16-2009, 03:49 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
I've had several of the various years mentioned. I think the 05-06 is the way to go. My only hate is the tank.
Everything about the 05-06 is better IMO. Nobody will be able to give a legitimate reason not to get the 05-06 other thank a weak subframe (which i've scraped my exhaust to hell and back with no issues)
Everything about the 05-06 is better IMO. Nobody will be able to give a legitimate reason not to get the 05-06 other thank a weak subframe (which i've scraped my exhaust to hell and back with no issues)
04-16-2009, 03:51 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
All i know is the 03 04 forks will snap... Lol i dont know why but i know they do.. (I know i am no help Lol) i have no clue about the swing arm? and would also like to know about that.
04-16-2009, 03:54 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
Also, what is a 05-06 swingarm gonna do on a 03-04 other than look better.
04-16-2009, 04:02 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
and on the swing arm i have no clue thats what i was wanting to know..Mine has 11 i got some upgradez
04-16-2009, 04:14 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
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actually. get the 05-06 if you won't be beating the hell out of it. The 03-04 can take more abuse. But the 05-06 is a better bike. I think the 636's all together feel really small, and I know your a bigger guy. Might have some problems jumpin to hc an such
actually. get the 05-06 if you won't be beating the hell out of it. The 03-04 can take more abuse. But the 05-06 is a better bike. I think the 636's all together feel really small, and I know your a bigger guy. Might have some problems jumpin to hc an such
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04-16-2009, 04:27 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
I've owned (3) 03'-04's and (1) 06'. The 06 felt big, bulky, & heavy to me + seemed to have a higher balance point. It's not heavier, just feels that way. Also the front fairing seemed like it went on forever. lol
Other than looks the 05'-06' swingarm it doesn't really do anything except maybe put the balance point a tad higher.
03'-04' subframe is way easier to access, remove fairing, tail light, etc. Plus it's stronger.
03'-04' tank is easier to pop up & remove.
05'-06' may have better forks, I've only heard of a couple 03'-04's snappin out of how many thousands of these bike are on the road and track. The 04' I just sold had 21k on the clock with no issues. My next 636 (03'-04') will I upgrade to the 05'-06' forks, you bet, but I wouldn't pick one over the other just because of the forks.
I personally like the look of the 03'-04' over the 05'-06', but if you like the 05'-06', cool.
This has been my experience with both, but there's guys rocking every bike out, just need to pick the one you like.
Marc
Other than looks the 05'-06' swingarm it doesn't really do anything except maybe put the balance point a tad higher.
03'-04' subframe is way easier to access, remove fairing, tail light, etc. Plus it's stronger.
03'-04' tank is easier to pop up & remove.
05'-06' may have better forks, I've only heard of a couple 03'-04's snappin out of how many thousands of these bike are on the road and track. The 04' I just sold had 21k on the clock with no issues. My next 636 (03'-04') will I upgrade to the 05'-06' forks, you bet, but I wouldn't pick one over the other just because of the forks.
I personally like the look of the 03'-04' over the 05'-06', but if you like the 05'-06', cool.
This has been my experience with both, but there's guys rocking every bike out, just need to pick the one you like.
Marc
04-16-2009, 06:45 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
I like my 05/06. But I have never riding the 03/04. Yet a lot of pros and up and coming guys I ride with down here are going to the 03/04 or already have them and love them.
I bought tony Prez 05/06 and now hes on a 03/04. Old Man Roger is on a 03/04 so is Dustin/ Secret Weapon and a **** load of guys that are starting to come up have switched to them as well. I don't know whats so much better then the 05/06? I am gonna start asking tonight at the spot. I feel like im missing out on something...
I bought tony Prez 05/06 and now hes on a 03/04. Old Man Roger is on a 03/04 so is Dustin/ Secret Weapon and a **** load of guys that are starting to come up have switched to them as well. I don't know whats so much better then the 05/06? I am gonna start asking tonight at the spot. I feel like im missing out on something...
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04-16-2009, 06:46 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
Well like everyone else Ima take that jump back to kawi.....
I been looking at a lot of different 636's and kinda wondered for the guys that have been or might just know.
Are there any specific up/downs of certain year 636's? i mean are there benefits to getting 03/04 vice 05/06?
I been looking at a lot of different 636's and kinda wondered for the guys that have been or might just know.
Are there any specific up/downs of certain year 636's? i mean are there benefits to getting 03/04 vice 05/06?
04-16-2009, 07:02 PM
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04-16-2009, 07:41 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
I bought tony Prez 05/06 and now hes on a 03/04. Old Man Roger is on a 03/04 so is Dustin/ Secret Weapon and a **** load of guys that are starting to come up have switched to them as well. I don't know whats so much better then the 05/06? I am gonna start asking tonight at the spot. I feel like im missing out on something...
04-16-2009, 08:06 PM
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04-16-2009, 08:10 PM
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Re: Different 636's compare?
i have both...
the 03 is my stunter with 06 forks on it and there great
the 06 is my minty street rider... ive seen and heard that the subframes on the 06's are weak and the tanks are too small
you shod go with the 03-04 sum db's, slap on a set of the 06 forks and rotors and all of ur other stuff you wanna do
i love my 03 WAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY MORE THAN MY 06 NOW and i didnt think that was possible
the 03 is my stunter with 06 forks on it and there great
the 06 is my minty street rider... ive seen and heard that the subframes on the 06's are weak and the tanks are too small
you shod go with the 03-04 sum db's, slap on a set of the 06 forks and rotors and all of ur other stuff you wanna do
i love my 03 WAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY MORE THAN MY 06 NOW and i didnt think that was possible 
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