GreyAngel
17th September 2009, 23:47
Well, after about 6 months of research, while still on learners and restricted, I did get my first “big” bike. 09R6 that is. The close contenders were Daytona 675 and a bit more laid back GSX650F. Suzuki was first out due to couch-ness (is it even a word?) of it. Nothing is wrong with it, actually – just not me. Daytona on the other hand was perfect, a bit too perfect, in fact. But small, and I did want to have some windscreeny-thingy in front of my chin rather than completely under; so that was grudgingly out. Mind you, if the price was the same as for R6 the decision would be harder. So, anyway after a couple of laps in 07R6, I went for 09 model on the floor. Few recent reviews helped too, it was top scoring bike in most categories. So anyway, coming from 28hp 250cc v-2 (hyo-haters – get your own threads, please, lol) – man, she demands some respect! A lot of respect. Like even more than you might think. On the other hand, going to proper bike gives you(me) an amazing confidence, just because everything is so much better that on your typical L-plater. The tyres, suspension, the breaks… The reasonable question might be why buy something which belongs on the track for week-end rides around NZ… well, dunno really – it just feels right :) So, break-in period now and we will see then.
Any tips are appreciated. Like for example, how many clicks out of 25 do you set fast-compression dampening thingy for a ride to Bees Online for lunch, lol… Ok, that was a joke, tips are appreciated :)
P.S. Not gonna name any dealers specifically, but common guys! The US research has shown that the biggest influence in brand choice is the how the prospective buyer is being “handled”. It’s hard to find an awful bike these days, so even small differences counts.
P.S.2 to the GN250 who undertook me on the bend in the city today, nice riding – but I just didn’t feel love from new tyres in the pissing rain LOL.
P.S.3 there is no ABS.
Any tips are appreciated. Like for example, how many clicks out of 25 do you set fast-compression dampening thingy for a ride to Bees Online for lunch, lol… Ok, that was a joke, tips are appreciated :)
P.S. Not gonna name any dealers specifically, but common guys! The US research has shown that the biggest influence in brand choice is the how the prospective buyer is being “handled”. It’s hard to find an awful bike these days, so even small differences counts.
P.S.2 to the GN250 who undertook me on the bend in the city today, nice riding – but I just didn’t feel love from new tyres in the pissing rain LOL.
P.S.3 there is no ABS.