The new love of my life

**OMG** · 2nd April 2006, 01:29

Just traded-up from my GSX250 to a 98 GSX600F today, and lovin it. Got it in Palmy so first ride was back to Welly and it was awesome. After opening the throttle up for the first time (and after yelling "Holy fuck"), I was wearing a huge smile all the way back.

p.s. anyone have any advice on how to tell your wife who is away overseas on business that although you are suppose to be saving money, you've just bought a new bike?

**Gremlin** · 2nd April 2006, 02:10

Originally Posted by OMG

p.s. anyone have any advice on how to tell your wife who is away overseas on business that although you are suppose to be saving money, you've just bought a new bike?

Reduced stress levels?? I found myself far more relaxed on the 7, as I know, if I wanted, I could do anything I wanted, if I so wished.

Umm, say nothing about tyres and fuel economy... let that in very slowly, sort of slip it in

edit: Welcome to KB

**ManDownUnder** · 2nd April 2006, 04:05

It's good huh?

Next step is to learn where to use the power... and get over the "I CAN SPEED EVERYWHERE!!!!!"

It's a phase most guys go through... and you will.

Enjoy!
MDU

**justsomeguy** · 2nd April 2006, 05:23

Congrats mate.

Don't worry bout the misses. Have a single beautiful deep red rose (or her favourite flower) sent to her wherever she is. Attach a little hand written note telling her how you miss her so much and have begun to act crazy ....... so crazy that you lost all powers of judgement:slap:

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

It's good huh?

Next step is to learn where to use the power... and get over the "I CAN SPEED EVERYWHERE!!!!!"

It's a phase most guys go through... and you will.

Enjoy!
MDU

You sure guys go through it? How do you do it mate? Buying a 600 after a 250 and a 1000 after a 600 isn't really a sign of going through it is it??

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(just feel like dancing - don't know wart dha fark iehm dueeng avak yat dees toim

**Krusti** · 2nd April 2006, 05:34

Well done and good choice. When I had a ride on one of those 600's I came to conclusion they were a very underated bike. Even did a 2 uptour on the one I borrowed.

If you use the revs, keep it up in the top of rev range, you will be very surprised with how it goes.

**Krusti** · 2nd April 2006, 05:38

Originally Posted by OMG

Just traded-up from my GSX250 to a 98 GSX600F today, and lovin it. Got it in Palmy so first ride was back to Welly and it was awesome. After opening the throttle up for the first time (and after yelling "Holy fuck"), I was wearing a huge smile all the way back.

p.s. anyone have any advice on how to tell your wife who is away overseas on business that although you are suppose to be saving money, you've just bought a new bike?

Put a 250 sticker on the side and make sure it has the same paint job! Failing that toughen up and take the punishment.

It will be worth it

**Leong** · 2nd April 2006, 05:55

Congrats, and Welcome to the site. Fully agree with what MDU said.... don't let the power get you into trouble.....

Originally Posted by OMG

p.s. anyone have any advice on how to tell your wife who is away overseas on business that although you are suppose to be saving money, you've just bought a new bike?

Hopefully you've been talking about it getting a bigger bike for a while so it's not too much of a surprise.....otherwise, you could be doing lots of favours for a while!!!

**James Deuce** · 2nd April 2006, 08:03

Originally Posted by OMG

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p.s. anyone have any advice on how to tell your wife who is away overseas on business that although you are suppose to be saving money, you've just bought a new bike?

Bahahahahahahaa.

Were do you live mate, I gotta see this.

**OMG** · 2nd April 2006, 08:20

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Reduced stress levels?? I found myself far more relaxed on the 7, as I know, if I wanted, I could do anything I wanted, if I so wished.

Umm, say nothing about tyres and fuel economy... let that in very slowly, sort of slip it in

edit: Welcome to KB

Indeed, I thought I would tell her that it is much safer as I can overtake with much more confidence!

**OMG** · 2nd April 2006, 08:29

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Congrats mate.

Don't worry bout the misses. Have a single beautiful deep red rose (or her favourite flower) sent to her wherever she is. Attach a little hand written note telling her how you miss her so much and have begun to act crazy ....... so crazy that you lost all powers of judgement:slap:

Might just work, though she will know something is up if I buy her flowers!

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

You sure guys go through it?

I'm with Justsomeguy on this one

I don't think I'll go through it!

**OMG** · 2nd April 2006, 08:34

Originally Posted by Jim2

Bahahahahahahaa.

Were do you live mate, I gotta see this.

Just look for a Gold Katana at the top of the Rimutakas and a guy gazing adoringly at his bike, that will be me!

**James Deuce** · 2nd April 2006, 08:37

More interested in picking up technique points from the woman with the cast iron frying pan.

Overhead or round-house type of gal?

**OMG** · 2nd April 2006, 08:48

Originally Posted by Jim2

More interested in picking up technique points from the woman with the cast iron frying pan.

Yeah cheers Jim2, I was looking for support, not to provide entertainment for you

Where do you live? I might need a place to stay when the missus kicks me out

**madboy** · 2nd April 2006, 10:07

I've had a 600 for a year, and I'm not seeing any signs of getting through any phase.

OMG - I did a deal with my missus, she got a dog I got a bigger bike. Now she's got a 2nd dog I'm eyeing up an R1 (although she claims the 2nd dog was in response to the minimoto - but I can't call that a fair trade!).

**OMG** · 2nd April 2006, 10:31

Originally Posted by madboy

I've had a 600 for a year, and I'm not seeing any signs of getting through any phase.

OMG - I did a deal with my missus, she got a dog I got a bigger bike. Now she's got a 2nd dog I'm eyeing up an R1 (although she claims the 2nd dog was in response to the minimoto - but I can't call that a fair trade!).

Already got two dogs, any more and there wont be any room in the bed for me!