I finally bought a bike

kdiz · 06-24-2011, 09:41 AM

I always wanted a bike and thought this year is the year. Went through an intensive course and passed every test first go which i was quite suprised at as it's much harder than the car test!

Got my power ranger gear and now a bike to match it, it's a 2007 Suzuki gsxr 600 with 3000 miles on the clock.

mowflow · 06-24-2011, 09:51 AM

It's been nice knowing you.

Alex@Helix · 06-24-2011, 09:52 AM

that back yard looks exactly like my grandparents place in Crawley..

PS sick bike

dxb335d · 06-24-2011, 09:54 AM

Nice mate! How much was it?!

Masterplan · 06-24-2011, 09:59 AM

Awesome looking bike mate. Just watch what your doing! More than enough power to scare even the most skillful riders out there.

SHOWTIME · 06-24-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mowflow

It's been nice knowing you.

OP, just be careful since I assume it's the beginning. Every motorcycle owner I've known had a story to tell of how they fell. I've always wanted one but don't trust myself. Maybe I'll get one some day just to ride around my block. lol

With that said good luck with it

kdiz · 06-24-2011, 10:19 AM

Yea I have been taking it easy so far only putting power down on the straights where I know the road layouts. Corners is where it can easily go all wrong!!

Had a few cars pull out on me so far as well which is annoying but I find if you expect everybody to do it your usually alright.

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Nice mate! How much was it?!

It was about £4,700 (private sale). Pretty good I thought, I tried to knock him down but he wouldnt drop by much, in the end he threw in the original exhaust and stuff so it worked out alright.

creepy coupe · 06-24-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mowflow

It's been nice knowing you.

Doh, I was going to say that. Seriously. That’s a fair weapon for a first bike

RCUK · 06-24-2011, 11:30 AM

i really wanna learn to ride.. always have done.

Dont think id trust myself with a bike though - would be far far to dangerous.

The bike looks stunning.. and saw the exhaust ... bet that sounds special!

stevie996 · 06-24-2011, 11:45 AM

Looks stunning mate, good choice.

Nice gear as well. Can't beat Dainese.

Steve

Baby Dave · 06-24-2011, 12:25 PM

Wow stunning bike, stay safe

Desmondo · 06-24-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kdiz

Corners is where it can easily go all wrong!!

Only because that's where all the real fun is

I need to get back on two wheels again

ddogg35 · 06-24-2011, 12:35 PM

that bike looks very tidy

i'd hate to think how much your gear cost

RCUK · 06-24-2011, 01:32 PM

i think i would have more trouble getting into the gear - then riding the bike!

toxicnerve · 06-24-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Doh, I was going to say that. Seriously. That’s a fair weapon for a first bike

Completely agree.

In all seriousness, that bike demands A LOT of respect...as long as you remember that you'll be fine

Stay safe.

webwysard · 06-24-2011, 02:25 PM

One of my favourite bikes. Passed my test in 2007 but couldnt go round getting a bike as everyone in the family is against it.

dxb335d · 06-24-2011, 02:35 PM

Looking at it again it does look great. I do like the Gixxers! As others have said it's a pretty tasty first bike!! Everyone goes all negative!! I'm sure you will be fine, and I'm sure your streetwise!

E92westy · 06-24-2011, 03:33 PM

Awesome first bike!
Mine was a Honda CB100N.... with about 20bhp, a useless front disk brake and a back brake that was like a switch. On or off.

I moved to a Kwaka GPZ600R next (nearly killed myself on Mad Sunday at the '96 TT on that

) then a ZXR750J1 which I modded 'a bit'.

Haven't had a bike in 10 years.
God, I miss that rush...

Ride safe, watch out for the 'cagers'!
Especially Volvo's!

stevie996 · 06-24-2011, 04:09 PM

These were mine, gone and missed.

toxicnerve · 06-24-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by E92westy

Awesome first bike!
Mine was a Honda CB100N.... with about 20bhp, a useless front disk brake and a back brake that was like a switch. On or off.

I moved to a Kwaka GPZ600R next (nearly killed myself on Mad Sunday at the '96 TT on that

) then a ZXR750J1 which I modded 'a bit'.

Haven't had a bike in 10 years.
God, I miss that rush...

Ride safe, watch out for the 'cagers'!
Especially Volvo's!

My old instructor used to say the same thing!

dxb335d · 06-30-2011, 11:30 AM

Sold it already?!

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Masterplan Lieutenant 124 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F87 M2 & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Awesome looking bike mate. Just watch what your doing! More than enough power to scare even the most skillful riders out there.
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 100 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	i think i would have more trouble getting into the gear - then riding the bike! __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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E92westy Lieutenant 32 Rep 549 Posts Drives: F20 118d Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staffs. iTrader: (2)	Awesome first bike! Mine was a Honda CB100N.... with about 20bhp, a useless front disk brake and a back brake that was like a switch. On or off. I moved to a Kwaka GPZ600R next (nearly killed myself on Mad Sunday at the '96 TT on that ) then a ZXR750J1 which I modded 'a bit'. Haven't had a bike in 10 years. God, I miss that rush... Ride safe, watch out for the 'cagers'! Especially Volvo's! __________________
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