got a brand new katana last week

**vince25** · 18th November 2005, 20:34

Hi all

My name is Vince. I am a (sort of) seasoned rider who only just got his full license three weeks ago. Let me explain..

I had an FZR250 about 6 years ago, which i owned and rode frequently for about 3 years, however, it decided it didnt want to be owned by me anymore, so one day i came home, and it was gone, with only the tarp i had covering it to remind me of my loss.

I never saw her again, and because of insurance costs, i never got her insured (though i would have paid her full value in 3 years anyway). So i have been unable to afford a new one.......UNTIL NOW.

And i didnt just get a new bike, I got a NEW bike. A brand spanking new Suzuki GSX600f Katana. And she is a beaut. In my eyes anyway. So i have joined this site to try and get enthused about meeting and learning and all sorts of things to do with two wheeled, engine run, machines.

Hope to talk to some of you soon

**boomer** · 18th November 2005, 20:43

Nice bike mate, congrats

**vince25** · 18th November 2005, 20:45

Cheers Boomer.
You'rs isnt too bad yourself. May want to buy platforms for the little one. Makes it easier to change gear i think.

**boomer** · 18th November 2005, 20:52

the bugger only needs first... cant afford more speeding tickets

**vince25** · 18th November 2005, 21:02

haha, true. looks like it would go pretty well in first anyway.
What size is it? 600? 900? hard to tell just by looking at it these days. My 600 seemed a lot bigger when i first saw it. Couldnt believe how cheap it was. only $9995 for a brand new bike. i was looking at spending between $8000 and $10000 on a bike, so was pretty happy.

**sels1** · 18th November 2005, 21:07

Well congrats on the new bike Vince and welcome aboard the site

**boomer** · 18th November 2005, 21:11

It's a baby 600, like yours new to the household - 1 week and 1 day and we had our 1st anniversary (1000k run in and service on thursday).

Yeah mate, nice price. A brand spanker for that sort of coin has got to make you smile

I'm sure you'll enjoy her

**Grizz** · 18th November 2005, 21:13

Welcome Vinnie,

The bike suits you to a tee, great choice! We will have some awesome rides dude.

**vince25** · 18th November 2005, 21:16

cheers brent

**vince25** · 18th November 2005, 21:17

cheers sels

**Jabez** · 21st November 2005, 19:01

Welcome.....Nice bike..

**vince25** · 21st November 2005, 20:31

cheers. she sure is. may not be the hottest or fastest thing on the roads, but she sure feels good to me.

**boomer** · 21st November 2005, 20:58

Originally Posted by vince25

cheers. she sure is. may not be the hottest or fastest thing on the roads, but she sure feels good to me.

were you at Mt eden bikin wash at the weekend mate? i thought i saw you/your bike opposite talking with mark/mike/frank(? who ever) from the shop

**vince25** · 21st November 2005, 21:03

nah, was telling my mrs about that though, told her my bike was looking a little dirty. which is crazy, because i give it a buff after every ride, and it lives under a cover, and has only been around for two weeks, so i dont think she was falling for that one