"The Vixen" is home...

[ckai]

Not yet - had to go to work as soon as I had it home. Will have to modify the stem mount a little to get a fit - narrower hole to fit into...should be on for tomorrow's ride. Might need it judging by today's ride...

Purdy purdy.

Glad you joined the Supersport clan mate. You'll feel right at home.

It's when you start making the "breeeeemmmmmm" noises inside your lid that you wanna slow down. That's generally when you're having so much fun you're above the "do you know what speed you were going, son?"

[Bad Gixxer]

Not yet - had to go to work as soon as I had it home. Will have to modify the stem mount a little to get a fit - narrower hole to fit into...should be on for tomorrow's ride. Might need it judging by today's ride...

Hey what size hole? 12mm? I've got a stem mount that fits my GSXR1000 K7 so sure it'll be the same - she's yours for a halfway decent offer. PM me if you're interested.

[slofox]

Hey what size hole? 12mm? I've got a stem mount that fits my GSXR1000 K7 so sure it'll be the same - she's yours for a halfway decent offer. PM me if you're interested.

I'll see how I go BG - it's only the compressible rubbery stuff that is a little broad - I am pretty sure I can make it work...

Looks like my paddock stand won't quite fit the swing arm though - appears to be about 10mm too narrow...ngngngrrrr. Again though, only had time for a cursory look...brute force and ignorance could save the day...

[ukusa]

That's good advice - there's even a whole lotta difference from a 650 twin to an IL4 of similar capacity. It's a whole different riding style. Suggest you defer trying the wheelie attempts until you've really got the hang of power delivery of the higher horsepower IL4 - lotsa vids on Youtube of new bikers looking decidedly unhappy with their bikes at the 1pm point, just before it goes straight to 3pm (EDIT: I should add that I've been there and done that - not pretty and effing embarrassing)

more power and he gets a drop in ACC levies too, bonus!

[vifferman]

Congratulations Mr Slofox, Sir!
Now just make sure you keep it shiny side up!

[crazyhorse]

She was well worth the wait It will take you a while to get used to the different gearing between the bikes. I used to jump between my bikes, and always cocked up the gears, as they are such different bikes to ride. But hey, why do you think I like the power the gsxr delivers - it's just soooooo different.

Well done Love the pics too

[slofox]

She was well worth the wait It will take you a while to get used to the different gearing between the bikes. I used to jump between my bikes, and always cocked up the gears, as they are such different bikes to ride. But hey, why do you think I like the power the gsxr delivers - it's just soooooo different.

Well done Love the pics too

"You must ner ner ner..." Thanks anyway!

I thought the gearing was closer than on the SV to be honest - or maybe it's just the engine sound doesn't change as much...

Gearshift was smoother as well. Better unit I thought

[Lurch]

It was nice having you around slofox, who gets your stuff when, you know..?

[Smifffy]

Popped a wheelie on 'er yet?

So far he's only been poppin' chubbies, the ol' sugar daddy...

Congrats dude

[pzkpfw]

Looks like my paddock stand won't quite fit the swing arm though - appears to be about 10mm to narrow...ngngngrrrr. Again though, only had time for a cursory look...brute force and ignorance could save the day...

I bought a 2-pack of stands off trade me. The front one was just slightly too narrow.

(These: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-287877836.htm I didn't like the thorns for the front, so use an aluminium rod through the front axle and forks on the stand, like on the rear.)

Anyway, with some blocks of wood for "padding" I used a spare scissor jack to spread the thing a little wider. Left it like that (about 70 mm too wide) on the garge floor for a week and now it sits perfectly.


(Nice putting together of words, by the way. My bike has no "R" (in its' regular name) but also starts to make happy sounds over 6k RPM. Joy ensues.)

[steel001]

Nice bike mate congrats! Also picked up a GSXR 600 for a good price, I'm converted! Great bikes...with 100Km/h or there abouts out of first, what are the other gears for?? Seems to overheat a little in slow traffic anyone else have this problem?

Another thing I found, the faster you go the less it seems like you are wearing??

[gale_wolf]

OP, sweet bike

Nice bike mate congrats! Also picked up a GSXR 600 for a good price, I'm converted! Great bikes...with 100Km/h or there abouts out of first, what are the other gears for?? Seems to overheat a little in slow traffic anyone else have this problem?

My Gixxer-thou doesn't like slow traffic either, heats up pretty quickly. I commute on it too so mainly try to ride at off-peak times to avoid traffic congestion. I particularly hate the big slow-down south bound from Spaghetti Junction to Greenlane, all the roadworks have narrowed the lanes and trucks can be a bitch to get past with traffic almost at a stand-still between 4.30 and 6.30.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Congrats on the new bike - looks like the dogs lickable bits.

So did you transplant the stebels?

[SPP]

Real nice. They look even better in real life! Now saw off that rear plastic eh

[davebullet]

You've picked up a looker Slowfox!. I love burnt orange on bikes. I'm wondering whether I should become a traitor and step up to an IL4.

Do you find it's still a lazy ride like the SV? I do like chugging the SV around in the lower revs. Handy for commuting. My mate leaves me for dust on his R6 - but then again he is a much better rider too (swap bikes and he'd probably do the same).