New Ride

[jimbo600]

Well it's Friday morning and it's sunny and I've got my new bike so I'm off for a ride and I aint coming back till tonight.

[F5 Dave]

Good for you Jimbo600 :Pokey:

[Quasievil]

Nice one Jimbo I hope your relationship together is long and blissful:msn-wink:

[Cajun]

nice one jimbo i think you need to change from jimbo750 to jimbo600 dc:<

[jimbo600]

nice one jimbo i think you need to change from jimbo750 to jimbo600 dc:<

This is true.


Jimbo750 is dead. Long live Jimbo600

1st impression of the gixxer 600..............well I'm damn glad I stacked the 750 cos the K5600 is better than a pissed porn star getting fruity on your 21st birthday bash. er that's a chick porn star before anybody comments.

Best thing I've ever ridden.........er the gixxer I mean not the porn star.

[jimbo600]

Fuck it. I can't change my name so it's staying as jimbo750.

[thehollowmen]

1st impression of the gixxer 600..............well I'm damn glad I stacked the 750 cos the K5600 is better than a pissed porn star getting fruity on your 21st birthday bash. er that's a chick porn star before anybody comments.

Best thing I've ever ridden.........er the gixxer I mean not the porn star.
Woooo I'm very impressed :-P

still.. would be interesting how you know how porn stars are when they get fruity .. spill spill
:blah:

[Indiana_Jones]

Don't tease us :(
All I have is a broken FXR

-Indy

[Marknz]

And his new stead looks mighty good in the flesh folks... almost as good as a Honda

[Ms Piggy]

Fuck it. I can't change my name so it's staying as jimbo750.

I think if you ask nicely SpankMe can change it.

Good news on the new bike - look forward to seeing it in the flesh. :2thumbsup

[Bleck K6]

This is true.


Jimbo750 is dead. Long live Jimbo600

1st impression of the gixxer 600..............well I'm damn glad I stacked the 750 cos the K5600 is better than a pissed porn star getting fruity on your 21st birthday bash. er that's a chick porn star before anybody comments.

Best thing I've ever ridden.........er the gixxer I mean not the porn star.
If you think the 600 is shithot, Imagine what the new 750 would be like or the 1000

[Ghost Lemur]

Still waiting for sexy pics Jimbo.

[White trash]

If you think the 600 is shithot, Imagine what the new 750 would be like or the 1000

750s or 1Ks are for pooftas with little cocks. (No offence 750Y!)

That's why my K5,1K is already on order.

[jimbo600]

If you think the 600 is shithot, Imagine what the new 750 would be like or the 1000

So far I've ridden a gixxer thou and owned a gixxer 600 400 and 750. If I had a choice of them all I would go for the 600.

It's manageable fun everywhere. And cos it's a 600 you can rev the crap out of it all time and it won't surprise you. Quicker off the mark too as you don't have to worry about flipping it.

[jimbo600]

Still waiting for sexy pics Jimbo.

Jeez you'd think that being a photographer I'd have pics up already. Thing is I have been too busy riding it. I'll get some images up soon.

[Bleck K6]

Quicker off the mark too as you don't have to worry about flipping it.
Will a new 600 not lift the front off the power?
I took a 2001 GSXR750 for a ride a couple of weeks back & couldnt believe the lack of mid range, how is the mid range on the new 600?
I would like to have a ride on a gsxr1000 just to see what the mid range is like on them.
Thats what i like about the TL,The way it puts its power down its not all about top end.And its plenty fast enough for me.
I really like the look of the new gixxers, If I was goin back to a I4 I would buy another gixxer.
Congrats on the new beast :niceone:

[Quasievil]

Will a new 600 not lift the front off the power?
I took a 2001 GSXR750 for a ride a couple of weeks back & couldnt believe the lack of mid range, how is the mid range on the new 600?
I would like to have a ride on a gsxr1000 just to see what the mid range is like on them.
Thats what i like about the TL,The way it puts its power down its not all about top end.And its plenty fast enough for me.
I really like the look of the new gixxers, If I was goin back to a I4 I would buy another gixxer.
Congrats on the new beast :niceone:
the 636 will under full power but to get it up so its really noticable you would have to adjust your weight, I havent personally done this but Ive felt the front come up slighty under full throttle

[jimbo600]

Will a new 600 not lift the front off the power?
I took a 2001 GSXR750 for a ride a couple of weeks back & couldnt believe the lack of mid range, how is the mid range on the new 600?
I would like to have a ride on a gsxr1000 just to see what the mid range is like on them.
Thats what i like about the TL,The way it puts its power down its not all about top end.And its plenty fast enough for me.
I really like the look of the new gixxers, If I was goin back to a I4 I would buy another gixxer.
Congrats on the new beast :niceone:

Sure will but it's a more gentle easy up controllable wheelie. Not a smack ya in the face with the top yoke wheelie.

[Two Smoker]

What other impressions do you have of it????? How is the turn in,the top end and midrange???? Have you done the 1000km's or did you blast it straight away?? How do you compare the power of the 600 to your old 750???

Cheers...

[jimbo600]

What other impressions do you have of it????? How is the turn in,the top end and midrange???? Have you done the 1000km's or did you blast it straight away?? How do you compare the power of the 600 to your old 750???

Cheers...

Book says run it in for 1600km's I ran it in as per the manual for 800km's then did the 1st service and thrashed the crap out of it.

The 750 had alot more mid range grunt, unitentional power wheelies in 2nd off the throttle etc. However, the 600 revs more and revs easier so therefore you have to work it a little harder, but this only makes it more rewarding to ride. I imagine that the 750 had more top end whack too but I won't know for sure until after the next Wairarapa spints in November. The handling leaves the old 750 for dead. You can carry much higher corner speed and feel very comfortable doing so. If you fuck things up mid corner it's no biggie on the new'un just change line/speed or whatever to compensate. In the real world of riding on roads with uneven surfaces, varying conditions of tarmac etc the 600 is a good choice.


Plus that feeling of pinning it to the stop and enjoying the ride to the 15500 redline has to be done to be believed.

If you keep the 600 in the high 10000's there aint nothing that'll shake it off.

Suzuki seem to have addressed the build quality issue too. All the panels fit snugly and it's finished off well overall. Fairings come off in minutes and plonk back on easy without the fiddling of fasteners scenario.

I must admit that at first I was dubious about getting the 600 over the 750 due to the lack of power, but it was all I could afford. After riding it I have no reservations at all. Love it and I am converted. Bigger bikes would make you look silly on motorways, but hey, who likes to ride on those crapass things.

[Bleck K6]

Sure will but it's a more gentle easy up controllable wheelie. Not a smack ya in the face with the top yoke wheelie.
:niceone: whats the fuel injection like compared to your 750?

[jimbo600]

:niceone: whats the fuel injection like compared to your 750?

Spot on. Mind you the 750 was set up via a teka tune at WMCC and it was perfect. So far the 600 FI is seamless all the way from idle to 15500 redline. I'll have an end can on it soon and we'll see how the FI copes with that.

[750Y]

750s or 1Ks are for pooftas with little cocks. (No offence 750Y!)

That's why my K5,1K is already on order.

lol,
welcome to the small-ball club brother, oh & trust me... You WILL encounter some severe shrinkage in the testicular region from time to time, but don't despair it is only temporary & will subside once you park her up.

[Drunken Monkey]

750s or 1Ks are for pooftas with little cocks. (No offence 750Y!)

That's why my K5,1K is already on order.

We prefer the term 'diminutive', although I understand the technical/medical term is 'micropenis'.

[gav]

photos??? :mellow:

[jimbo600]

photos??? :mellow:

Hopefully tomorrow. I'll bring the camera home and get some primo images for ya all.

[Sparky Bills]

That wasnt you I rode past at Kapiti lights yesterday was it?
Either way, NICE CHOICE!! :Punk:
When we get some Knee down, and stoppie pics? :scooter:
RUBBER SIDE DOWN MATEY!

[jimbo600]

That wasnt you I rode past at Kapiti lights yesterday was it?
Either way, NICE CHOICE!! :Punk:
When we get some Knee down, and stoppie pics? :scooter:
RUBBER SIDE DOWN MATEY!

Yeah that was me mate. Off for some photo's tonight weather permitting.

[Blakamin]

Yeah that was me mate. Off for some photo's tonight weather permitting.
where ya off to??? got my camera here... and got heaps of time...

[jimbo600]

where ya off to??? got my camera here... and got heaps of time...

Sorry mate, went out as soon as I got home form work. Didn't have chance to log on first. Anyway attached are pics of the new ride.

[Blakamin]

Sorry mate, went out as soon as I got home form work. Didn't have chance to log on first. Anyway attached are pics of the new ride.
SWEEET.... very nice!!

[jazbug5]

We prefer the term 'diminutive', although I understand the technical/medical term is 'micropenis'.


photos??? :mellow:

Yessss. Possibly too much information, guys..?

PS Nice to see you're back in action, Jimbo!

[MOTOXXX]

nice pics jimbo. man i wish i could get my knee down like that.

[Cajun]

Sorry mate, went out as soon as I got home form work. Didn't have chance to log on first. Anyway attached are pics of the new ride.

Sweet Jimbo600 now all ya need is to get rid of that horrible mud gaurd so you can start throwing stones at who ever is behind you (trust me you do)

[Sparky Bills]

Nice pics, Who is really riding the bike?
And MOTOXXX, You did get your knee down....
and your shoulder and your head, and your ribs....
HaHa :bleh:
I will have to join you next time Jimbo!
Might even clean the bike if your lucky. :banana: :banana:

[magnum]

nice bike dude,welcome to the 600 club :spudwave:

[jimbo600]

Nice pics, Who is really riding the bike?
And MOTOXXX, You did get your knee down....
and your shoulder and your head, and your ribs....
HaHa :bleh:
I will have to join you next time Jimbo!
Might even clean the bike if your lucky. :banana: :banana:

Valantino Rossi

[That Guy]

Cool bike Jimbo - I'm getting mine eta early next month...I was told it was going to be the last of the K4s but yours looks like a K5 yes? The K5s are here??? Not that theres a lotta difference...light turns off at start up or something but thats about it I think?

[jimbo600]

Cool bike Jimbo - I'm getting mine eta early next month...I was told it was going to be the last of the K4s but yours looks like a K5 yes? The K5s are here??? Not that theres a lotta difference...light turns off at start up or something but thats about it I think?

Chances are mate you will be getting a K5. Different paint job, and the light thingy are all that has changed.

You are going to love it when you get it.

It's so good if I had the money I would buy two of em.

[That Guy]

Yeah have read so much about how good they are I'm looking foward to it. I'm getting a titanium Yoshi RS3 and a hugger too. Found a mud guard deletion thing for $120 which I might have to put on too. If all goes well with teh RGV over the next year or two it will become my race bike too..... :scooter:

There's a lot of Gixer600 owners on this site now (me soon)....could almost have our very own 'sub-forum'!

[Motoracer]

There's a lot of Gixer600 owners on this site now (me soon)....could almost have our very own 'sub-forum'!
Amen to that!

Congrats on the new beast Jimbo!

[loosebruce]

Sweat ride Jimbo, think when i get home and see my TL in the garage i'm gonna cry. I wanna gixxer :crybaby: Nice pics to mate.
Shame about the weather on sunday would've been good to catch up with ya. I know it was that whitetrash fella that pussied out resulting in you not making the trip up. But then again more than a few went down, hate to see a sparkly new 6hundy go down as well.

Till nex time mate :niceone:

[Velox]

Saw the new arrival outside ROQM last night - very nice!!! :niceone:

[jimbo600]

Yeah have read so much about how good they are I'm looking foward to it. I'm getting a titanium Yoshi RS3 and a hugger too. Found a mud guard deletion thing for $120 which I might have to put on too. If all goes well with teh RGV over the next year or two it will become my race bike too..... :scooter:

There's a lot of Gixer600 owners on this site now (me soon)....could almost have our very own 'sub-forum'!

Holy shit that's some serious goodies for the gixxer. I am bolting on a pre crashed look two brothers can on mine. The can of the old 750 bolts on. Might gety some more work done too but it all depends on pingahs.

Gixxer 600 owners.........damn hard core mate.

[jimbo600]

Sweat ride Jimbo, think when i get home and see my TL in the garage i'm gonna cry. I wanna gixxer :crybaby: Nice pics to mate.
Shame about the weather on sunday would've been good to catch up with ya. I know it was that whitetrash fella that pussied out resulting in you not making the trip up. But then again more than a few went down, hate to see a sparkly new 6hundy go down as well.

Till nex time mate :niceone:

We were all the fastest guys in the pub on Sunday mate.

Catch up next time eh?

[Cajun]

Holy shit that's some serious goodies for the gixxer. I am bolting on a pre crashed look two brothers can on mine. The can of the old 750 bolts on. Might gety some more work done too but it all depends on pingahs.

Gixxer 600 owners.........damn hard core mate.

damn straight, jimbo600 dc: <

[Cajun]

Yeah have read so much about how good they are I'm looking foward to it. I'm getting a titanium Yoshi RS3 and a hugger too. Found a mud guard deletion thing for $120 which I might have to put on too. If all goes well with teh RGV over the next year or two it will become my race bike too..... :scooter:

There's a lot of Gixer600 owners on this site now (me soon)....could almost have our very own 'sub-forum'!

you should be able to get a mud guard deletion thing for a lot cheaper than damn i had mine made for like $20 or something silly like that(BTW i am taking some pics of it this weekend when i give it a good clean and polish)

[MD]

Welcome back to 2 wheels Jimbo. Its looks hot. Sunday might be fine so I expect you up the hill showing off the shiny new paint (keep it that way this time OK). Pity you just can't seem to find a bike tall enough for your long legs. No wonder your leathers have developed callouses on the knees.
The Gixxer6 is getting rave reviews and WT put in a stunner of a fast run at the sprints on one- wasn't in the results though??
MD

[Cajun]

Welcome back to 2 wheels Jimbo. Its looks hot. Sunday might be fine so I expect you up the hill showing off the shiny new paint (keep it that way this time OK). Pity you just can't seem to find a bike tall enough for your long legs. No wonder your leathers have developed callouses on the knees.
The Gixxer6 is getting rave reviews and WT put in a stunner of a fast run at the sprints on one- wasn't in the results though??
MD

Yeah it is in the flying 1/4 times

I don't think the gixxer 600 is bad and i got long legs as well i am 6'2

[hodgeman]

Jimbo,

How did you find the TEKA tune on your 750?
Huge improvement over standard. Did you have a aftermarket can and airfilter?

I've got a '98 with a K&N and a Yoshi TRS, TEKA tune to round off the package you think??

[jimbo600]

Jimbo,

How did you find the TEKA tune on your 750?
Huge improvement over standard. Did you have a aftermarket can and airfilter?

I've got a '98 with a K&N and a Yoshi TRS, TEKA tune to round off the package you think??

Mate I had a K&N filter and Two Bros can. The TEKA was bloody awesome. Made some good gains all the way through the rev range. Case in point at a local dyno shootout in Lower Hutt it made 126.9hp at the back wheel. That was more than a fireblade which made 117hp. The guys running the dyno were well impressed. TEKA is highly reccommended as soon as I have enough pingahs I will be getting one for the 600.

You might want a TRE (Timing retard eliminator) too