I'm Converted

**Deano** · 16th August 2005, 11:42

Well, I have to say I loved owning the SP-1. It wasn't perfect (a bit heavy and was a handful at times on the bumpy twisties), but it had bags of grunt and sounded awesome.

But, it was getting time to look at trading it in and when I was made an offer I couldn't refuse, I bought the Repsol.

HUGE thanks to WT, Riff Raff, Hayden and Grunta for wasting half a track day at Puke to take me to the bike shop, sort out finance etc. I really appreciated it. And after months of ribbing me about getting a Gixxer, when it came down to it, not one word was said. In fact everyone said I had made the right decision. (WT said it wouldn't have been the same anyway without a Honda rider in the group to give shit)

I wasn't too impressed with his suggestion to take old SH22 home though - bumpy, wet, gravelly, goats - not the best for getting to grips with a new steed. After Hayden backed off the rear suspension it was much better though.

Cheers again guys and gal - I am looooooooving it.

Really looking forward to the track day at Manfeild on the 4th.

**Suney** · 16th August 2005, 11:43

Nice choice of bike there
Im sure you'll enjoy it alot

**MrMelon** · 16th August 2005, 11:44

Looks like a pretty sexy new toy you've got there Deano

Congrats.

**mikey** · 16th August 2005, 11:47

yeh mate, suprised you werent out polishing it last night when we turned up lol

**vifferman** · 16th August 2005, 11:48

Originally Posted by Deano

Well, I have to say I loved owning the SP-1. It wasn't perfect (a bit heavy and was a handful at times on the bumpy twisties), but it had bags of grunt and sounded awesome.

Congratulations, Deano!

Don't you think you'll miss that v-twin character? Even though I love my VFR, every time I hear a VTR, TL, SV or whatever, I feel a bit bereft...

**Deano** · 16th August 2005, 11:56

Originally Posted by mikey

yeh mate, suprised you werent out polishing it last night when we turned up lol

After the weekend I just had, I'm feeling a bit stuffed. Took today off sick and as much as I would love to start cleaning, putting the full sticker kit and protective film on it, I'm just too under the weather.

But happy. :spudflip:

Originally Posted by vifferman

Congratulations, Deano!

Don't you think you'll miss that v-twin character? Even though I love my VFR, every time I hear a VTR, TL, SV or whatever, I feel a bit bereft...

I still say you can't beat the sound of a twin - nothing like revving it up in a tunnel and then rolling off the throttle. But, noise isn't everything.

The K3 Gixxer's of Hayden and Loosebruce sounded bloody good as they entered the first right hander at Puke, when they backed off the throttle a bit.

**MSTRS:Me** · 16th August 2005, 12:02

Originally Posted by Deano

After the weekend I just had, I'm feeling a bit stuffed. Took today off sick and as much as I would love to start cleaning, putting the full sticker kit and protective film on it, I'm just too under the weather.

But happy. :spudflip:

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Admit it - you are getting the rims blacked, aren't ya??

**Deano** · 16th August 2005, 12:10

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Admit it - you are getting the rims blacked, aren't ya??

So far I think the general consensus is slightly in favour of the orange wheels. My best mate said they 'make' the bike.

I mean, it wouldn't be a Repsol without them would it ?

Perhaps a pair of carbon fibre wheels would be nice painted orange

Nice to meet you again MSTRS, and your family.

BTW - what is the best solvent for removing the glue for the fuel/warning/chain tension proprietory stickers that come with it ?

And can I please have your expert advice on a good protective film for the fairing and headlights ?

**k14** · 16th August 2005, 12:19

Awesome choice there deano, where's the piccies???

**Deano** · 16th August 2005, 12:23

Originally Posted by k14

Awesome choice there deano, where's the piccies???

I will have to have a friendly word with a top photographer I know (flattery usually does the trick)

**Velox** · 16th August 2005, 12:41

Hallelujah brother!!! I don't know if you're converted though - you've just kept the faith.
Very, very pretty - mmmmmmmm. And yep - keep the orange wheels I reckon.

**madboy** · 16th August 2005, 12:56

pretty

**Zed** · 16th August 2005, 13:06

Originally Posted by Deano

But, it was getting time to look at trading it in and when I was made an offer I couldn't refuse, I bought the Repsol.

Nice new bike Deano, congrats!

Glad to see to stuck with Honda and didn't buckle under the rivalry pressure!

**MSTRS:Me** · 16th August 2005, 13:14

Originally Posted by Deano

I mean, it wouldn't be a Repsol without them would it ?

Nice to meet you again MSTRS, and your family.

BTW - what is the best solvent for removing the glue for the fuel/warning/chain tension proprietory stickers that come with it ?

And can I please have your expert advice on a good protective film for the fairing and headlights ?

Cors it wud - in Stealth mode

You too
I use prepsol
Don't get that shit the bike shops sell. 3M make the best films & adhesive but you can't buy it from normal outlets. You could try Stripes & Graphics in Welly. Be warned tho - it is unforgiving stuff unless you know what you are doing. Headlight films are easy to use tho - just don't use the likes of LiteSkinz = too thick for polycarbonate lenses. Again S&G could help there.