600cc Pros and Cons Why I chose the Honda cbr600rr

Posted on January 17, 2013 by CycleCruza

My motovlog where I discuss the pros and cons of the 600cc supersport bikes and why I ultimately chose the 2008 Honda cbr600r.

Here is a summary of the video:

My Pros/Cons of the different 600cc supersport motorcycles available:

2007+ triumph Daytona 675r =
Pros:
Hot-looking bike, Under-tail exhaust for models up to 2012 model year, 3 cylinder provides great torque at all RPMs, bike is light weight
Cons:
dealer support is weak. Parts are hard to come by and if you run into any problems you could be without a bike for a while waiting for a part. Seat heats up from the under-tail exhaust.

2007+ Yamaha R6=
Pros:
One of the best looking bikes available, considered one of the best track bikes, good dealer support and part availability, very reliable, great color schemes
Cons:
Not very comfortable for riding on the streets, power is fairly weak at low rpm

2007+ Suzuki GSx-R600 and GSX-R750=
Pros:
Model years 2007-2010 looks sexy, fast, comfortable seat and decent ergonomics for street riding
Cons:
Numerous problems with the rectifier and O2 sensor (years 2007-2010), numerous recalls, higher insurance rate, this bike is more common

kawasaki ZX6r=

Pros:
Great looking design, great engine, fast bike, great color schemes, reliable
Cons:
No built-in steering damper (Will have to purchase a steering damper that goes on triple tree which looks unsightly)

2007+ Honda CBR600rr=

Pros:
Completely redesigned from top to bottom in 2007, Design still looks good today, Great midrange (middle RPMs), Considered most reliable of all of the japanese bikes, comfortable ergos, built-in steering damper, under-tail exhaust, great dealer support and part availablity, least expensive parts of the 600cc supersports, has a fuel gauge
Cons:
Can’t name any cons compared to the other 600cc supersports listed here.

Conclusion: The 2007-2012 Honda CBR600rr is considered the best 600cc supersport when it comes to street riding.

Do You Own It or Does it Own You? A Slave To Banks? Materialism

Posted on January 13, 2013 by CycleCruza

I discuss the importance of owning your stuff and yourself.

Stay Fit to Stay Safe – Muscles can help prevent injuries

Posted on January 12, 2013 by CycleCruza

I have complied a work out and meal plan for you. It is imperative that you also follow a healthy diet in conjunction with the work out plan or you will not see the best results. Allow yourself to have one cheat day a week where you can eat anything you want, preferably on your day off from working out. If you don’t provide yourself with enough protein and good carbs in your diet plan you will not be able to build and tone good muscle. The best sources of protein are: chicken breast, turkey breast, fish (wild salmon is awesome) beans (lentils are awesome b/c they cook fast), egg whites, nuts, quinoa, and seeds . Some of the best and cleanest (complex) carbs are vegetables/fruit, dark leafy green veggies are best for salads, whole grain brown rice (No white rice), whole oatmeal (no instant), raisins, dates, sweet potatoes (awesome), quinoa (great carb and protein all in one). Avoid these foods: white potatoes, white rice, sugar, processed foods- anything out of a box, dairy products, boxed cereals (raisin bran has tons of sugar and other crap), and soy milk. Make sure to include healthy fats in your daily diet such as olive oil and/or flaxseed oil. A great salad dressing dressing can be made with olive oil, lemon, honey and ground pepper. The more you stick to whole foods and what’s provided in nature the better you body will treat you in your work out regime. On your cheat day eat whatever you want! Ok now that we have the diet part squared away we can focus on a work-out regime. Diet and working out go hand in hand, AVOID STARVING YOURSELF b/c that will actually slow down your metabolism and even waste muscle you already have when you work out. It’s best to consume small meals throughout the day.

Note: Don’t worry about your weight. When you work out with weights you will begin to gain muscle and muscle weighs more than fat. Focus on measuring body fat, get to 5%-7% body fat and you are gold!! Make sure you eat a clean protein and carb meal after each workout or your workout will be in vain. STAY DISCIPLINED AND YOU WILL SUCCEED! Sticking with it is the hardest part.

Work out plan: A perfect week will be working out Mon thru Fri taking off Saturday and Sunday which can also be a food cheat day too (1 Cheat day Sat or Sun). You only need to work out 60 minutes day for this plan but it will be intense. Start out with less reps and work your way up to more reps and weight as you get more in shape and stronger. You have to discipline yourself if you want to achieve awesome results. Make a weekly chart in Excel and print it out and record your workouts to help keep you motivated. Set goals for each week. A couple of months and you will start to be solid as a rock and looking good. lol FYI- This workout is not for wimps. Ok lets get to business now….

Equipment- Dumbbells, weight bench, weight bar, weights. If you don’t have workout equipment you can get by with a body ball, chin-up bar (Goes on door) and dumbbells

Terminology: Super-set =A superset is two exercises performed back to back with no rest between exercises to increase workout intensity
Drop-set- A sets of reps with lower weight performed immediately after doing a set of reps with heavy weight, do not allow any rest in between the sets.

-Start with low reps initially and increase the reps as you get stronger. MEMOI:I included a youtube link for each exercise so you can visualize how to do it. Excellent form is key to positive results.

EXAMPLE WORK-OUT:

1. Monday – (Chest and Bicep Day)