New bike buzz!!!

[Disco Dan]

Its official! Bought my new bike today!!

Suzuki GSX600F

oh shes a beautiful lass indeed!

Its a bit of a handful and takes some getting used to, but boy is it fun! And not to mention quick!!

[Hitcher]

Whoar! It's red. Like a fire engine.

[jase]

Nice bike, Enjoy It. :scooter:

[Disco Dan]

Need to plop a new rear tyre on it... the treads gone in the middle... :scooter:

Finally a bike with a fuel guage! :innocent:

[Crazy Steve]

How many kms has it done??

Crazy Steve.

[98tls]

Good for you mate............looks nice/tidy........enjoy..........:yes:

[Chisanga]

But did it come with a GPS? :)

[avgas]

they make really good fighters ;)

[deathstar]

must be a bit of a jump from the zzr but enjoy anyway ... just watch out for those piggys with the new beast and i will see if i can beat you on the rides now

[Disco Dan]

But did it come with a GPS? :)

umm no, did come with a manual though :)


must be a bit of a jump from the zzr but enjoy anyway ... just watch out for those piggys with the new beast and i will see if i can beat you on the rides now

that ZZR is like a scooter compared to this thing!

taking it easy till i get used to her, and plus I need to stick a new rear tyre on before i get to 'playful' on the twisties :innocent:

[Edbear]

Looks somewhat similar to mine, only much cleaner! What year is it and what mileage?

Mine's only done 41,000km and I've had it 3 years now. Great bike!

What size rear tyre on yours? Mine came with a 130-70 and I replaced it with same as they didn't recommend increasing the size. Bummer was I since found a site that gave the specs and gthe original tyre was a 150. Going to take me a while to wear out the one I got now, though!

[Disco Dan]

Looks somewhat similar to mine, only much cleaner! What year is it and what mileage?

Mine's only done 41,000km and I've had it 3 years now. Great bike!

What size rear tyre on yours? Mine came with a 130-70 and I replaced it with same as they didn't recommend increasing the size. Bummer was I since found a site that gave the specs and gthe original tyre was a 150. Going to take me a while to wear out the one I got now, though!

shes a year older than yours, and a UK import - so everything in 'miles' :done:

140/80 on the rear, a "metezeler" or something. Going to replace it in next day or so.

[Edbear]

Mine's actually a late '88 build, reg '89. I'm running Metzler's too, a Lazertec ME33 front and the updated ME55 rear. Good tyres and perform well even when scraping pegs, (well okay, toes...), around the Coro. Have full confidence in them and see no need to try other brands, though other owners may have reports on different tyres they've tried.

Even after 3 years and getting comfortable with the bike and more agressive - (maybe not the right word - more confident?), I find the bike is fast, getting to the double tonne pretty quick!:shutup: handles well enough, stable, brakes hard and is comfortable for long rides bar the handle-bar vibes.

The fuel guage took some trusting it drops very quickly but even with the needle under the red it still only took 15.6lt and hadn't gone onto reserve. (20lt tank) Averages about 45mpg, (still think in the old money...!) when cruising but cane it and you'll think there's a hole in the tank!:gob:

[Disco Dan]

Im stoked that the dude gave me a full set of mint fairings still in their box! Plus shes got a full service history since her import!

Cheers edbear, got lots of confidence building to do before I get to 'peg scrape' status!

First lesson of new bike: 60 on speedo is MPH not KPH !

[Clivoris]

Good score Disco. Keep it sticky side down eh.

[Drum]

........First lesson of new bike: Wondering why im passing everyone in a 50k zone with needle on '60' ? ....actually 60 MPH (100KPH) ...woops!

Jeebus mate - you don't need a needle to tell you the difference between mph and kmh!!

Enjoy the new ride.

[Edbear]

Im stoked that the dude gave me a full set of mint fairings still in their box! Plus shes got a full service history since her import!

Cheers edbear, got lots of confidence building to do before I get to 'peg scrape' status!

First lesson of new bike: 60 on speedo is MPH not KPH !



Awww! Mate, it wont take long to build confidence with these things! I finally got my wife back on pillion after 30 years a couple months ago and we did the Waipu Coast ride on our way to Whangarei. She was so relaxed I was scraping my toes two-up! (By the way, people's who may scoff - that's after pulling my feet back on the pegs..! Very easy to scrape toes when feet forward!) She didn't realise and was really enjoying the ride!

Envy the new fairings!, my left side is cracked but figure it's not worth enough to go to the expense of replacing it. Doesn't look too bad from a distance...

[Disco Dan]

oh and heres another piccy!

[Karma]

Thats a big top box... well at least you're secure in your sexuality :D

[Disco Dan]

Thats a big top box... well at least you're secure in your sexuality :D

its to keep my balls safe... cos its got "s.a.c.s" LOL

[deathstar]

so after all this how muchy danny boy?

[Karma]

its to keep my balls safe... cos its got "s.a.c.s" LOL


ba dum bum...

Seriously though, if you're looking for somewhere to keep your balls, I've got a matchbox, should be just about the right size ;)

[McJim]

Looks like a Ducati paso.

[rwh]

taking it easy till i get used to her, and plus I need to stick a new rear tyre on before i get to 'playful' on the twisties :innocent:

Didn't you say the tread was just gone in the middle? Surely the twisties are the best place to get the rest of the use out of it :)

Not that I've got experience or anything (except wearing out the middle of my tyre from riding too slowly (and straight) ...)

Richard

[Disco Dan]

Didn't you say the tread was just gone in the middle? Surely the twisties are the best place to get the rest of the use out of it :)


yeah that does make sense, but i dont trust that tyre... looks really old. prob make a good track day tyre if someone wants it? hehe

will be heading on down to henderson motorcycles to get a new one fitted... may go for a dunlop arrowmax or another metezler - but i dont really know too much about tyres! I just liked the arrowmax!

[vagrant]

Good on ya Dan,
Thats a nice looking machine. Good score with spare fairings too.
You will be able to carry loads of maps and emergency supplies in that top box too.:innocent:
What are you going to do with the ZZR?

[Disco Dan]

Good on ya Dan,
Thats a nice looking machine. Good score with spare fairings too.
You will be able to carry loads of maps and emergency supplies in that top box too.:innocent:
What are you going to do with the ZZR?

yes the maps are allready 'stowed' in there... :innocent:

Sold the ZZR - dude came to look at it and dropped it on my driveway, his brand new helmet bounced along the drive... :nono: ...it became his shortly after :innocent:

[gijoe1313]

Nice one :niceone: In my favourite "go fasta red" scheme! :woohoo: Looks like you'll be having a ball getting to know the learning curve on your new ride.

Sorry to hear about your ZZR, but at least it was a guaranteed sale! :lol:

[MacD]

Whoar! It's red. Like a fire engine.

Exactly, one of the two proper colours for a motorcycle! :yes:

Have fun Dan!

[Disco Dan]

Really wanted to stick a new tyre on the rear today, but damm public holiday!!

Any suggestions for what one?

Manual says - 110/80 V17 Front, 140/80 V17 Rear.

Does it have to be the same 'brand' as the front??? Its got 'metezler' ones on now.

Will be used mostly for commuting to CBD during the week and 3-4 a week I hit the twisties for a few hours a time. Also something that will handle the odd long distance mway trip etc.

Can you get tyres that are hard in the centre and soft and sticky on the sides?? Because that sounds like it would be perfect!

[Hitcher]

oh and heres another piccy!

Omigod. A Suzuki AWACS.

[Karma]

Can you get tyres that are hard in the centre and soft and sticky on the sides?? Because that sounds like it would be perfect!

They're called dual compound, and mostly used for touring.

From experience I've had no problems with them, just have to give them a little while to warm up before getting too fresh in the corners.

[imdying]

Omigod. A Suzuki AWACS.
Bahahahahahah :rofl:

That would be an awesome service... Suzuki NZ constantly fly a 707 over NZ with a look down radar identifying the coppers, sending updates via a HUD to the riders :rofl:

[Disco Dan]

Omigod. A Suzuki AWACS.


Bahahahahahah :rofl:

That would be an awesome service... Suzuki NZ constantly fly a 707 over NZ with a look down radar identifying the coppers, sending updates via a HUD to the riders :rofl:

Its more of a 'giant map holder' than anything else...:innocent:

[Disco Dan]

Well had my first 'minty moment' on it this afternoon.... :sick:

Behind a car at the swanson round-a-bout, he started to pull away.. ..i looked up to check for a gap too, and began to move off, looked down and argh! he's stopped! bang on the brakes and pulled in the clutch, locked the front wheel and the revs screamed up. i stopped about an inch away from the cars bumper... :innocent: ...woah... dam those brakes are good! never locked the front before!

[vagrant]

Well had my first 'minty moment' on it this afternoon.... :sick:

Behind a car at the swanson round-a-bout, he started to pull away.. ..i looked up to check for a gap too, and began to move off, looked down and argh! he's stopped! bang on the brakes and pulled in the clutch, locked the front wheel and the revs screamed up. i stopped about an inch away from the cars bumper... :innocent: ...woah... dam those brakes are good! never locked the front before!

Thats because your ZZR had really crap brakes, and forks , and...
Well done, I always say " if you can't be arsed fixing it, upgrade!!"
See you wednesday night for some emergency stopping practice:yes:

[Disco Dan]

Thats because your ZZR had really crap brakes, and forks , and...
Well done, I always say " if you can't be arsed fixing it, upgrade!!"
See you wednesday night for some emergency stopping practice:yes:

yeah, need to get out there and practice huh... :innocent:

[Titanium]

Nice to meet ya yesterday DD.

That top box ... no one gonna miss you from behind ......

Cher cher ....

[Disco Dan]

Nice to meet ya yesterday DD.

That top box ... no one gonna miss you from behind ......

Cher cher ....

yeah you too dude, yeah my top box looks pretty geye! But the big flat metal plate thats left when i take it off is perfect size for a box of beers ;)

Nice bike, damm freaky when I realised i could look through the hole in the middle of your wheel! wheres your axle!!! :innocent: Let me know if ya change ya mind on the bike swap ;) hehe

[madandy]

Two days on...hows the 600 growing on ya now? & did ya get a new tyre?

[Disco Dan]

Two days on...hows the 600 growing on ya now? & did ya get a new tyre?

New tyre gets fitted this morning... well when it blimin arrives at mt eden.. :yes:

...oh and wish it had a 'reverse' gear ;) yet to get it 'backed' into garage which is up hill!

[Disco Dan]

BIG THANKS TO McJIM and MrsMcJIM ! ! !

Just got back with my newly recoverd seats!!! WOW!

They did a fantastic job!!! really 'grippy' now ;) ...can you say "grippy" ? :innocent:

Pictures are a bit dodge, because the lighting in my garage is next to useless.. but threw in a couple of pics i took earlier as well...

Oh and by the way, your directions.... all went well untill i got to botany town centre... then everything went to poo... found the airport :innocent: Shame i was in the dam cage, would have been a nice ride :innocent:

Thanks again McJims!!! may try and make it to one of your 'southside' rides... and kiss dovers tyre for a while... :shutup:

[Edbear]

Much better! The previous owner of mine also stripped and polished the grab-rail which really sets it off.

[Lord Derosso]

the bike. I have had a great deal of fun out of mine...when it hasnt been blowing a constant gale down here. I fitted mine with twin Pirelli Sports Demons and once run in, they have given the bike extremely quick 'reflexs' to avoid pot holes etc. Of course my eons of experience help too. I am selling mine but do recommend the bike as a great step up for a newbie/recent full licence rider.