FOR SALE: Suzuki GSXR600K7

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey all...

I have decided to step up to a few more cc's then the 600 so this awesome bike is up for sale. As many would know I haven't had it for long and it isn't for sale due to any fault of it's own. It really is a cool bike and I'm still a little torn on selling it :bye:

Here's the TM link:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157775882.htm

All the details for the bike are on there :)

[Pussy]

Good luck with the sale, Jas. That six hundy is a minter, folks

[McDuck]

Are you relatied to DMNTD? What are you going for next? I recomend this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-153683218.htm

[Meekey_Mouse]

Good luck with the sale, Jas. That six hundy is a minter, folks

Thanks John :) It t'is indeed :love:


Are you relatied to DMNTD? What are you going for next? I recomend this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-153683218.htm

Lol, Knowing how small NZ is... You never know :blink:

Well... It will be a Suzuki :banana:

But not that one :whistle::shifty::shutup:

[McDuck]

Thanks John :) It t'is indeed :love:



Lol, Knowing how small NZ is... You never know :blink:

Well... It will be a Suzuki :banana:

But not that one :whistle::shifty::shutup:

But it is soooo cool....

[Aero165]

All be advised

Just to sweeten the deal. Aero165 (myself) will now come as free sexy man-slave for any attractive female buyers.:bleh:

[McJim]

Seems like only yesterday you were asking what learner bike you should buy. We all said RG150 and you went and bought a GSX250...the sold it for an RG150:rofl:http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=35134

Seriously though - I can't believe you're moving up in engine size so soon. I tried my wife's 750 and found it just too quick for me (I get nervous at 240kph) so I stick to the li'l 600 and it's top speed of 190!

Best of luck with the sale.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Rofl... You dug that one out of a grave! Yet some how it does only seems like yesterday :confused:



Spada will still set you back $4000 in good condition so do you want a good bike that's about to die or a mediocre bike that will not cost you a penny for the next 2 years or so at which point you can get your Gixxer or whatever?

Woah! You were spot on the money with the gixxer :D I shall give you bling :wari:

[gijoe1313]

Heheh, only felt like last week that you got your precious! And now, you're stepping up again to the next level! Onwards and upwards! :niceone:

I bounce around the different cc ratings with my bikes! :innocent: So, got your eye drawn to the enw ride yet? :drool:

[R6_kid]

Go hard Jas... you after a 750 or a Thou?

[MidnightMike]

Hey all...

I have decided to step up to a few more cc's then the 600 so this awesome bike is up for sale. As many would know I haven't had it for long and it isn't for sale due to any fault of it's own. It really is a cool bike and I'm still a little torn on selling it :bye:


WTF!? Have you even taken it for a ride yet? :eek5::rofl:



Well... It will be a Suzuki :banana:

But not that one :whistle::shifty::shutup:

So you want more CC's and another Suzuki huh?

How about a newly binned SV650, you can use it for a race bike or something. ;)

I dont mind a straight swap for the GSXR600..... :whistle:

[jrandom]

For all them as are sucking their teeth and tut-tutting over going fast, I don't think Jas's desire for a bigger engine will be a speed thing (after all, her 600 is already quite capable of an indicated 270kph). It's more of a 'relaxed riding' thing - not having to rev the tits off the bike everywhere to proceed at a brisk pace.

Modern 600s aren't exactly peaceful to ride.

Am I correct, Jas?

One presumes you're going for a GSX-R750, not a thou, though? The thous are fun, but as soon as you get into conditions of low traction, the relaxation you gain from not having to rev it can easily be cancelled out by the stress of having to use sub-millimetre precision on the throttle.

750ccs, IMHO, is and has always been the perfect displacement for an IL4 sportbike engine on the road.

:yes:

[EJK]

Whaaaaat?? Already? lol
Did you buy it brand new?

[McJim]

Woah! You were spot on the money with the gixxer :D I shall give you bling :wari:

Law of averages really. Tell all newbies they'll be riding a gixxer in a couple of years and 9 times out of 10 you'll be correct! :rofl:

[Morcs]

the 750 is the most insane bike ever.

Almost as powerful as the 1000
Almost as light as the 600

[jrandom]

Almost as powerful as the 1000

Weeeeellll...

Ever got straight off a thou and onto a GSXR750?

I tried that one day with a K7. Coming off the 07 R1, even with its legendarily soft-down-low (for a thou) motor, the 750 felt gutless in comparison; I found myself WOTing it unnecessarily until I recalibrated my brain after several km.

[Morcs]

Weeeeellll...

Ever got straight off a thou and onto a GSXR750?

I tried that one day with a K7. Coming off the 07 R1, even with its legendarily soft-down-low (for a thou) motor, the 750 felt gutless in comparison; I found myself WOTing it unnecessarily until I recalibrated my brain after several km.

last time I was at the drags chrislost was cleaning everyone up- inc 1000's, busas and 14s.

mid 10's aint gutless... but never ridden so cant compare.

[jrandom]

last time I was at the drags chrislost was cleaning everyone up- inc 1000's, busas and 14s.

Yeah, but that's because he knows how to launch a bike!


mid 10's aint gutless... but never ridden so cant compare.

Oh, not gutless in the SLIGHTEST. Not suggesting the bike is gutless, just mentioning that the difference in midrange torque between a 750 and a thou is quite noticeable.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hmm... This might be a long post :p


WTF!? Have you even taken it for a ride yet? :eek5::rofl:

Hehe yip, took it for another ride today... And now I really don't know if I do want to sell it :crybaby: It is just so much fun and it's so purdy :love:
How about a newly binned SV650, you can use it for a race bike or something. I dont mind a straight swap for the GSXR600.....
Any one who knows me well knows I don't do Vtwins!


For all them as are sucking their teeth and tut-tutting over going fast, I don't think Jas's desire for a bigger engine will be a speed thing (after all, her 600 is already quite capable of an indicated 270kph). It's more of a 'relaxed riding' thing - not having to rev the tits off the bike everywhere to proceed at a brisk pace.

Modern 600s aren't exactly peaceful to ride.

Am I correct, Jas?

Right on the money there Mstr Random! The 600 definitely is capable of doing more then enough kph then I'd want to be doing on open roads. Like I said above, I've just come back from taking the 6 hundy out for a ride around the nicer roads here and it is an awesome bike... They're just not made for being ridden lazily and in low revs. Of course it can do it, but it's not happy about it :lol:

One presumes you're going for a GSX-R750, not a thou, though? The thous are fun, but as soon as you get into conditions of low traction, the relaxation you gain from not having to rev it can easily be cancelled out by the stress of having to use sub-millimetre precision on the throttle.

I know I'm still a no0b... So it certainly won't be the thou! Plus could you imagine how much insurance would be for an 18yr old, with a speeding fine already on a thou :baby:

750ccs, IMHO, is and has always been the perfect displacement for an IL4 sportbike engine on the road.

:yes:


Law of averages really. Tell all newbies they'll be riding a gixxer in a couple of years and 9 times out of 10 you'll be correct!

That's cause they are awesome bikes :banana:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Lol u go girl, I loved showing Aero how to ride a 6hundy around Taupo, now you can show me :yes:

[Motardman]

Weeeeellll...

Ever got straight off a thou and onto a GSXR750?

I tried that one day with a K7. Coming off the 07 R1, even with its legendarily soft-down-low (for a thou) motor, the 750 felt gutless in comparison; I found myself WOTing it unnecessarily until I recalibrated my brain after several km.

Thats why you do this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=156066094) to a 750.....then the 1000's seem like a waste of extra weight :bleh: Add a power commander and watch everyone else disappear in your mirrors...

[Mike748]

I gotta ask, what's wrong with Vtwins??? ....... they can be lazy and revy.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Lol u go girl, I loved showing Aero how to ride a 6hundy around Taupo, now you can show me :yes:

Lol, Awon is a much quicker and more experienced rider than me!

I'm a nanna :baby::shifty:

[Meekey_Mouse]

I gotta ask, what's wrong with Vtwins??? ....... they can be lazy and revy.


First and only Vtwin I rode was a Hyosung... It's put me off them and they just don't seem to appeal to me! I love IL4's :love: I know they aren't actually touring bikes... But I'm young and now is the time to be riding one before I get arthritis and forced onto something more "toury"

[Motardman]

I gotta ask, what's wrong with Vtwins??? ....... they can be lazy and revy.

There's nothing wrong with V Twins, just a different type of buzz I suppose, used to love the mental top end thrash of the inline fours but now I'm starting to appreciate the torque of the V2's and V4's....argh I'm getting old :eek:....although I'm not sure that wanting an 848 or a 1098R classes me as old just yet....

[Cr1MiNaL]

Lol, Awon is a much quicker and more experienced rider than me!

I'm a nanna :baby::shifty:


:chase: nah hes just nub :cool::Playnice:

[Mike748]

First and only Vtwin I rode was a Hyosung... It's put me off them and they just don't seem to appeal to me! I love IL4's :love: I know they aren't actually touring bikes... But I'm young and now is the time to be riding one before I get arthritis and forced onto something more "toury"

If you haven't already tried a Ducati or Aprillia then do it now, try something very sporty and totally impractical, they will be nothing like the Hyosung.

[McDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157153728.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155414208.htm
MMmmmm

[Meekey_Mouse]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157153728.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155414208.htm
MMmmmm

To me...

The 748's look like sad puppies :blink:

And I don't do nekkid bikes :lol:

IL4's FTW!!!!

[McJim]

IL4's FTW!!!!
You don't know what you're missing. Try an 848:love:

[McDuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-156748251.htm
?

[Meekey_Mouse]

Trust me... Ask any one who has tried to spot out bikes for me... I'm fussy!!!

Looks like a capsule lol

[boomer]

last time I was at the drags chrislost was cleaning everyone up- inc 1000's, busas and 14s.

mid 10's aint gutless... but never ridden so cant compare.

he's obviously running against people slow of the blocks then aint he.... Mid 10's are nothing to be sniffed at but the 1000 should do a very very early 10 if not a sub 10.


Thats why you do this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=156066094) to a 750.....then the 1000's seem like a waste of extra weight :bleh: Add a power commander and watch everyone else disappear in your mirrors...

I believe you've never ridden a gsxr 1000 +k6 in anger... and i know your biased ( i see you own a 750 )

teh 750 and 1000's are two very different bikes, the 750 is a compromise between the 600 and teh 1000. lighter than a 1000 and more hp's than a 600.

Ask Enigma_51 how he turns into a complete Hooligan after hes ridden the thousand why he wont buy one..



buy A vtiwn

[Pussy]

Trust me... Ask any one who has tried to spot out bikes for me... I'm fussy!!!

Looks like a capsule lol
Well Jas... with your impeccable taste in bikes, of course you are looking for a K6/7 GSX-R750! :clap:

[boomer]

Trust me... Ask any one who has tried to spot out bikes for me... I'm fussy!!!

Looks like a capsule lol


waana buy a blick bike..??

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=68645

[CHOPPA]

My old boys got a k7 thou, he let me run it in at a suzuki track day at taupo it was the easiest safest bike i have ever ridden! Actually I spotted a deal and i have just purchased one and im going down to pick it up on sat! my tax money is safer in a bike then in the bank.......


btw all my 600s have run 10 sec 1/4 miles!

[Patch]

A 250 HyoBag does not constitute an experience on a twin.

If you want to know what riding a real twin feels like, you can have a session round Taupo next time I'm there (if you want too) - then maybe you might have a different opinion.

[Motardman]

I believe you've never ridden a gsxr 1000 +k6 in anger... and i know your biased ( i see you own a 750 )



Yes and no, took out the K7 1000 (borrowed a M3 shod mates bike), unimpressed, it was heavy, bars too high, seat too low, midrange was better than my bike but top end was a bit flat, just didn't scream like the 750.

To be honest I've always prefered the lighter bike, so the slightly lower power output of the 750 is not an issue when you take into account the light nimble handling. It's still the best compromise in my opinion.......as to whether the K6 1000 is a world apart from the K7......true I don't know....what I do know is that the K7 has the ugliest pipes I've ever seen...:Pokey:

[boomer]

Yes and no, took out the K7 1000 (borrowed a M3 shod mates bike), unimpressed, it was heavy, bars too high, seat too low, midrange was better than my bike but top end was a bit flat, just didn't scream like the 750.

To be honest I've always prefered the lighter bike, so the slightly lower power output of the 750 is not an issue when you take into account the light nimble handling. It's still the best compromise in my opinion.......as to whether the K6 1000 is a world apart from the K7......true I don't know....what I do know is that the K7 has the ugliest pipes I've ever seen...:Pokey:

Now i wont disagree with you at all, teh 750 in teh tight stuff is the best compromise but i'll disagree with you on the top end of the k7's power delivery.... it gently stretches your arms until your eyes are in the back of your head... and i wont disagree on teh stock pipes.. I'll have my sexy pipes any day
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1336802&postcount=52


teh difference in power delivery on teh 750 and a 1000 mate is light years.. believe me.

[Motardman]

I think maybe we need to do a swap one day seeing as obviously neither your 1000 or my 750 are typical examples of the standard bikes and we both seem to have only ridden the standard reciprocals and have been similarly unimpressed......and sorry Jasmine for taking over your thread.....although its good advertising though ;)

[MidnightMike]

First and only Vtwin I rode was a Hyosung... It's put me off them

Are you serious? Hyosungs are shit. (No offense to peeps who own them) But go take a proper V twin out for a ride like a SV650s/1000s, VTR1000, Aprilia or a Ducati...

Nothing better than barking out of a corner on a big fat torque curve. :devil2:

Well, except for when I took a ZX7rr out for a ride, blowing past traffic cos the speedo cable was broken!!!


You don't know what you're missing. Try an 848:love:

Ooooo, or do that....

At least take one out jas, hyosungs arent the bike to base all Twins on...

[Meekey_Mouse]

waana buy a blick bike..??

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=68645

I like my license... And my life :p


My old boys got a k7 thou, he let me run it in at a suzuki track day at taupo it was the easiest safest bike i have ever ridden! Actually I spotted a deal and i have just purchased one and im going down to pick it up on sat! my tax money is safer in a bike then in the bank.......


btw all my 600s have run 10 sec 1/4 miles!

Congrats on the new bike :jerry:


A 250 HyoBag does not constitute an experience on a twin.

If you want to know what riding a real twin feels like, you can have a session round Taupo next time I'm there (if you want too) - then maybe you might have a different opinion.

I shall have to try a Vtwin some time in the future... Thanks very much for the offer, but I'm terrified of riding other peoples bikes :pinch:


Are you serious? Hyosungs are shit. (No offense to peeps who own them) But go take a proper V twin out for a ride like a SV650s/1000s, VTR1000, Aprilia or a Ducati...

Nothing better than barking out of a corner on a big fat torque curve. :devil2:

Well, except for when I took a ZX7rr out for a ride, blowing past traffic cos the speedo cable was broken!!!

Ooooo, or do that....

At least take one out jas, hyosungs arent the bike to base all Twins on...

Hehe, I use to own one... They are economical though! I think the Vtiwns will interest me when I'm older.... But I just love the growl of the IL4's! :love:

[jrandom]

I think the Vtiwns will interest me when I'm older.... But I just love the growl of the IL4's! :love:

If you come up to Auckland, call Haldanes and book a test ride on the 848 demo bike.

Not that you can afford one of those right now, but I think you need to sample it.

:yes:

[Meekey_Mouse]

If you come up to Auckland, call Haldanes and book a test ride on the 848 demo bike.

Not that you can afford one of those right now, but I think you need to sample it.

:yes:


Thing is... I can hardly touch the ground on most bikes. So I don't want to test ride a bike I can't afford to drop... When there is a high risk of me dropping it!

[jrandom]

Thing is... I can hardly touch the ground on most bikes. So I don't want to test ride a bike I can't afford to drop... When there is a high risk of me dropping it!

The K7 GSX-R600's seat height is 810mm; the 848's seat height is 830mm.

You might be OK...

[Meekey_Mouse]

The K7 GSX-R600's seat height is 810mm; the 848's seat height is 830mm.

You might be OK...

It's the width that gets me :o

Just been thinkin... If a KB'er is interested in this bike PM me and can see if we can sort something out :)

[jrandom]

It's the width that gets me :o

You obviously need to practice spreading your legs more.

Anyway, do you have any idea of how darn narrow the 848 is? You may well fit it better than your 600.

[McJim]

Ducatis are small bikes. You'll be fine - you only have to pay the excess anyway.....

[Meekey_Mouse]

You obviously need to practice spreading your legs more.

Anyway, do you have any idea of how darn narrow the 848 is? You may well fit it better than your 600.

Rofl I'll try a Vtwin some time in the future... But I want an IL4 dangit :Pokey:

:laugh:

[McJim]

This is nice..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-149901238.htm

And it's Bleck.

[Aero165]

Lol u go girl, I loved showing Aero how to ride a 6hundy around Taupo, now you can show me :yes:

Lol, shut up YR64L! Are you coming to the trackday on the 21st? We'll sort it out then :):rolleyes:

[Aero165]

You obviously need to practice spreading your legs more.

Anyway, do you have any idea of how darn narrow the 848 is? You may well fit it better than your 600.

LOL!:bleh:

[Morcs]

You obviously need to practice spreading your legs more. now now...


Rofl I'll try a Vtwin some time in the future... But I want an IL4 dangit :Pokey::laugh:

Once you go twin, you only ever reluctantly go back.

Then theres thumpers... mmmm

[limbimtimwim]

This is nice..
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-149901238.htm
And it's Bleck.No, that's a 'Dark'.

[Patch]

I shall have to try a Vtwin some time in the future... Thanks very much for the offer, but I'm terrified of riding other peoples bikes :pinch:
I didn't actually say the bike :laugh:

Mine did come with a pillion seat, if ya too chicken or short



IL4's don't growl - they scream . . . like little girls

[McDuck]

IL4's don't growl - they scream . . . like little girls

Havnt you met her? :girlfight:

[sinfull]

I cant believe the amount of posts in here trying to get this lady to try this bike out and that bike out ! pretty bloody obvious she's got her sights set and just wants to sell the 6 hundy to fund it lol
Wish i had the coin MM, would like something lighter (but cheaper) to push myself a bit more around the track to find my limits !

[Pussy]

I cant believe the amount of posts in here trying to get this lady to try this bike out and that bike out ! pretty bloody obvious she's got her sights set and just wants to sell the 6 hundy to fund it lol
Wish i had the coin MM, would like something lighter (but cheaper) to push myself a bit more around the track to find my limits !

Ain't that the truth! And ditto for me, if I had the spare moolah that six hundy would be sitting in my shed already.
Anyone looking for a minter six hundy... this is the one! It's the Aussie spec, too, not one of the US spec summerfest examples

[Meekey_Mouse]

I didn't actually say the bike :laugh:

Mine did come with a pillion seat, if ya too chicken or short

IL4's don't growl - they scream . . . like little girls


Havnt you met her? :girlfight:

Obviously he hasn't... Besides, I don't scream on the bike... I normally giggle like a maniac! :girlfight:


I cant believe the amount of posts in here trying to get this lady to try this bike out and that bike out ! pretty bloody obvious she's got her sights set and just wants to sell the 6 hundy to fund it lol
Wish i had the coin MM, would like something lighter (but cheaper) to push myself a bit more around the track to find my limits !

:yes: Thank you!! Lol, I do have my mind set and those that know me, know how freakin' stubborn I am :lol:

Like I said in an earlier past though... Any KB'ers that are interested in it and have a reasonable offer just send me a PM :)

[jrandom]

:yes: Thank you!! Lol, I do have my mind set and those that know me, know how freakin' stubborn I am :lol:

Does that imply that you consider stubbornness a virtue, or, perhaps, funny?

[sinfull]

Like I said in an earlier past though... Any KB'ers that are interested in it and have a reasonable offer just send me a PM :)

In 6 months perhaps, but first duty is to get HRH onto the cruiser she wants and being a stubborn one herself (or i'd have her on a lowered 955 S3 rather than trading it lol) what she wants, she usually gets !

Good on ya for settin ya mind and going for it ! I will have myself a bike to throw around the track by summer, meanwhile i'll just have to put up with nanering the 1050 round for track days only (and hope my insurers still love me by the end of it all)

[Meekey_Mouse]

Does that imply that you consider stubbornness a virtue, or, perhaps, funny?

.... Both :confused:


In 6 months perhaps, but first duty is to get HRH onto the cruiser she wants and being a stubborn one herself (or i'd have her on a lowered 955 S3 rather than trading it lol) what she wants, she usually gets !

Good on ya for settin ya mind and going for it ! I will have myself a bike to throw around the track by summer, meanwhile i'll just have to put up with nanering the 1050 round for track days only (and hope my insurers still love me by the end of it all)

Hehe! *makes mental note to meet HRH sometime* Sounds like we would get along! All the best with the cruiser :D

Nannering bikes round the track is heart wrenching lol, have done it on my 600 for only two laps! Take it easy out there :)

[jrandom]

.... Both

Hmmm.


Nannering bikes round the track is heart wrenching...

Not as heart-wrenching as going gung-ho attempting to get around the outside of someone in T7 and seeing your pride and joy bouncing down the tarmac very shortly thereafter.

:doh:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hmmm.
Not as heart-wrenching as going gung-ho attempting to get around the outside of someone in T7 and seeing your pride and joy bouncing down the tarmac very shortly thereafter.

:doh:

:no:That would suck :crybaby:

[The Pastor]

Has the frame cracked already?

[sinfull]

Hmmm.



Not as heart-wrenching as going gung-ho attempting to get around the outside of someone in T7 and seeing your pride and joy bouncing down the tarmac very shortly thereafter.

:doh:

Seen that, well the damage anyway !! Ouch, not niceish But hey ya went there with the realisation that it could happen like everybodyand there were a few who came home feeling like you did ! Touch wood, my being a nana will save me lol

[Meekey_Mouse]

Has the frame cracked already?

Nope, but you're brain did a while back :Pokey:

[The Pastor]

Nope, but you're brain did a while back :Pokey:
what brain?

[Meekey_Mouse]

what brain?

Rep sent :laugh:

[Coyote]

For all them as are sucking their teeth and tut-tutting over going fast, I don't think Jas's desire for a bigger engine will be a speed thing (after all, her 600 is already quite capable of an indicated 270kph). It's more of a 'relaxed riding' thing - not having to rev the tits off the bike everywhere to proceed at a brisk pace.

Modern 600s aren't exactly peaceful to ride.

That's my excuse for wanting a 1000.

Course, I'd still rev it a fair bit.


I've been riding for a fair bit longer and I'm still stuck on a shitty 400...

[Gremlin]

Course, I'd still rev it a fair bit.
Hah... take it from someone who's selling one. Its rather frustrating to never really be able to properly stretch the bike. The only time you can sorta safely ring it is in first or second, and using the high revs around corners only results in drifting it as the tyres can't cope.

MM: Just be aware that being too stubborn can also be frustrating for yourself. If you get too gooey eyed at one bike, you miss the negatives, or discount them too much, and find out down the track that hold on, they were actually rather large negatives. To me, swapping to another bike is a pain in the arse, and a drawn out affair, so I try to minimise swapping bikes, by weighing up each one as much possible without getting carried away on the positives. (Often only looking at negatives can help - as you want it for the positives).

Sorta more of a "why would I not want this bike" and perhaps you factor in deal killers... anyway... that thought went on too long... Just get something you likes :headbang:

[Coyote]

Hah... take it from someone who's selling one. Its rather frustrating to never really be able to properly stretch the bike. The only time you can sorta safely ring it is in first or second, and using the high revs around corners only results in drifting it as the tyres can't cope.
I'm half assed selling mine. Just biding my time until someone wants to offer me something interesting like a dune buggy :D

I'm doing my darnest to get my 400 to drift. I'm getting the hang of it on gravel, but I can't break traction on the tarmac unless it's wet, and the wet is too hairy since you don't get your grip back easily.

Plus I'm getting tired of no power wheelies and only being just quicker than Evo's and WRX's and having them get me off the mark due to the 400's silly high first gear.


I don't like switching bikes all the time since I seem to always get bikes when depreciation hits the hardest.

[Gremlin]

and having them get me off the mark due to the 400's silly high first gear.

I don't like switching bikes all the time since I seem to always get bikes when depreciation hits the hardest.
Sorry to take ya thread slightly off topic Jas, but it is bumping it the whole time :cool:

High first gear? :lol: Try 150kph plus, and thats mine, the new stuff will do 180-190kph in first, and its like that to try and help you not loop it.

Know exactly how you feel re switching... :weep:

[jrandom]

That's my excuse for wanting a 1000.

Hmm, hmm, hmm.

No.

If you want relaxed grunt, get something a bit different.

1000s are just too fast to be fun anywhere but on the track and out in the sticks where the Highway Patrol aren't going to bother you. And then you gotta ride the thing to the track or the sticks, and in the meantime you're stuck with it in traffic and in the rain and on the bloody motorway.

Some may disagree with me, but fuck 'em, they're wrong.

An ER6n, f'rinstance, is bucketloads of fun at 150kph, wide open throttle, huge satisfaction from getting the most out of the bike, etc. An R1 at that speed is just laughing at you because you don't have the balls to do what it's capable of, and you're going faster than the guy having fun on the ER6 but you're not grinning anywhere near as much.

1000s are, ultimately, frustrating. When riding semi-legally on them, you're thinking, fuckit, why am I even bothering with this uncomfortable Lamborghini-eating rocket, and when riding illegally on them, you're thinking, fuckit, I'm about to go to court, or maybe just die messily.

In my extremely humble opinion. Not that I have a goddamn clue what I'm on about.

Hence my GSX1400. I'm gonna keep that thing for a quarter million kilometres before I even start thinking about replacing it.

:yes:

Edit: Give me a fine summer's day and a guarantee from God that there will be no Highway Patrol between Taupo and Napier, and for about 45 minutes, I'll take back everything I just said...

[Coyote]

Sorry to take ya thread slightly off topic Jas, but it is bumping it the whole time :cool:

High first gear? :lol: Try 150kph plus, and thats mine, the new stuff will do 180-190kph in first, and its like that to try and help you not loop it.

Know exactly how you feel re switching... :weep:
It's a silly high first gear for the amount of power it has. Must have about 50hp at the wheel and it can do 100k in first. Admittedly it is cool to stick to one gear all the way but the clutch gets raped at speeds below 50k

Though by the sounds of things a 1000 won't be much better. 190k seems a bit extreme.

[Cr1MiNaL]

I can do 140 in 1st :P and 2nd taps out at roughy 165 lol only 25ks difference, but easier to ride in 2nd and bites harder! meow stick wih tya 600 Jaz theres no hurry...

[robertydog]

Edit: Give me a fine summer's day and a guarantee from God that there will be no Highway Patrol between Taupo and Napier, and for about 45 minutes, I'll take back everything I just said...

:nono::nono::woohoo:

[Coyote]

Hmm, hmm, hmm.

No.

If you want relaxed grunt, get something a bit different.

1000s are just too fast to be fun anywhere but on the track and out in the sticks where the Highway Patrol aren't going to bother you. And then you gotta ride the thing to the track or the sticks, and in the meantime you're stuck with it in traffic and in the rain and on the bloody motorway.

Some may disagree with me, but fuck 'em, they're wrong.

An ER6n, f'rinstance, is bucketloads of fun at 150kph, wide open throttle, huge satisfaction from getting the most out of the bike, etc. An R1 at that speed is just laughing at you because you don't have the balls to do what it's capable of, and you're going faster than the guy having fun on the ER6 but you're not grinning anywhere near as much.

1000s are, ultimately, frustrating. When riding semi-legally on them, you're thinking, fuckit, why am I even bothering with this uncomfortable Lamborghini-eating rocket, and when riding illegally on them, you're thinking, fuckit, I'm about to go to court, or maybe just die messily.

In my extremely humble opinion. Not that I have a goddamn clue what I'm on about.

Hence my GSX1400. I'm gonna keep that thing for a quarter million kilometres before I even start thinking about replacing it.

:yes:

Edit: Give me a fine summer's day and a guarantee from God that there will be no Highway Patrol between Taupo and Napier, and for about 45 minutes, I'll take back everything I just said...
SSSSHHHH! I'm trying to make up excuses here!

To be honest, I know a 1000 is not for me as I would not be scared of using it's power and I already go too fast on my 400. But I'm not going to rest until it's out of my system basically, whether I own one for a month and sell it off or I mangle it.

I've been trying to convince myself to go for other options. I like the look of the latest model FZ1's and I've heard good things about them. I'm keen to test ride a Buell since I like the look of them. I've ridden an XR650 and they're good for getting your kicks at road legal speeds, though there's the added problem of easy wheelies. I'm also seriously considering getting a mid-late 80's CBX750 since they look cool and ultimately I can't afford anything more for the next few years. I bet everyone's thinking they're a bad choice...

[Meekey_Mouse]

Rofl... 6 pages... C'mon guys, try keep it on topic... Even if it's just a tiny bit!

Raj... Yeah, I'm happy with the 600 :D not in a hurry to sell it. Just thought there's no time like the present to start though :Punk:

[Pussy]

Good on you Jas, sift through the chest beating bullshit on here, and get yourself the bike that YOU want :niceone:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Oki doki... TM add has closed. I'm actually really unsure on whether I want to sell the bike right at this moment or in a few months... Maybe a year. I know I will up step up to more cc's at some point... Just not sure when :laugh:

I don't think I'll put the TM add up for a while, but if any KB'ers are keen on it just send me a PM and we can discuss things further from there :)

[CHOPPA]

I have recently acquired a k7 gixer thou its done barely 4000ks and theres not a single mark on it, i only have it from trying to sell my 600 and through a series of deals and cash i now have it so its for sale with a brand new set of pirelli tyres buyers choice what type.

I think it is the easiest bike i have ever ridden i dont understand why people think they are scary or dangerous..? To be honest i think riding a 20 year old beat up 250 is a lot more dangerous! Anyways if your interested in trading up maybe we could sus out a deal cause my sister would love a 600

[CHOPPA]

also the thou can roll through town at 50k in top gear and you can just roll on up to 100 with no problems, its relaxed to ride my passenger loved the room she had on the back wasnt all purched up. If i wanted a road bike id be keeping it for sure!

[Meekey_Mouse]

also the thou can roll through town at 50k in top gear and you can just roll on up to 100 with no problems, its relaxed to ride my passenger loved the room she had on the back wasnt all purched up. If i wanted a road bike id be keeping it for sure!

Hey thanks, but unless you were wanting to do a straight swap... I can't afford it :no: actually, I don't even think I can afford the insurance for a thou :crybaby:

Thanks for the offer... All the best with the sale :)

[Devil]

Oki doki... TM add has closed. I'm actually really unsure on whether I want to sell the bike right at this moment or in a few months... Maybe a year. I know I will up step up to more cc's at some point... Just not sure when :laugh:

I don't think I'll put the TM add up for a while, but if any KB'ers are keen on it just send me a PM and we can discuss things further from there :)

You mention the GSXR750 because you want more cruisability... Have you ridden one?
They're pretty much as gutless as the 600 untill you get to the upper half of the tacho.

Not really any point going to one if you're after a better highway cruiser. There are plenty of other better bikes out there that'll do what you're wanting.

[emaN]

I've been lucky enough to get to the Isle of Man twice.
It changed my thoughts entirely!

When you hear a 'bog-stock' thou screaming towards you, outta sight, then come into view flying around a corner cranked over, then wiggle it's head as the rider twists the throttle & tries to pick it up, then it comes howling past you, revs skipping as the rear tyre breaks traction now & then, then all you're left with is the smell of the fumes, the heat, the rushed movement of air & the bike wailing off into the distance...

...only then do you realise it's all marketing with a capital M stroking people's egos.

mere mortals will never need a thou; they might want one, for whatever reason, but only pros will get the best outta them.

to illustrate how good these bikes are; at this year's TT, there were only 3 or 4 seconds difference in lap times between the production bikes & the full blown spec'd Superbikes!!! and that's over nearly 50kms of racing!!!

enjoy the 6hundy Jas - and use it for what it was designed for! :)