New BIKE!! Woohoo!!!

[Bend-it]

The others, MYGSXF, vifferman, wrt etc, thanks for the tips... will be getting to know the new bike... s.l.o.w.l.y...

Not necessarily meaning speed-wise, but by gradually growing into it, not rushing things...

[emaN]

well done bro!
they're good enough to pass loads of R1 & Gixxer riders on the outside... but get left behind a little down the straights...

get into the next motoTT trackday dude! well worth it!

Def lower your clutch & brake lever, remove the inserts under the rubber part of the peg, change yer front sprocket to a 14 tooth, put a 530 kit on, K&N filter, braided lines help loads too...
And make sure spark plugs are always nice 'n snug!

What are the tyres like? I've got a front Strada for sale if you need one...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=38192

Enjoy bro!

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Got new tyres put on before I bought it... Battleax bt014s front and rear, so should be awhile before needing new ones.

I might leave the track day till I get abit more familiar with the bike eh?

What does changing the front sprocket to a 14 do? 530 chains more readily available than 532 chains?

[MyGSXF:Me]

gradually growing into it, not rushing things...

Well said.. you deserve a DB!

[vifferman]

Got new tyres put on before I bought it... Battleax bt014s front and rear, so should be awhile before needing new ones.

Good tyres!

What does changing the front sprocket to a 14 do? 530 chains more readily available than 532 chains?

Makes it more responsive, esp. around town, as most bikes of this ilk (including the VFR800) are overgeared.
I wouldn't go as low as a 14-tooth though; it may be cheaper than putting an extra two teeth on the back, but you're looking at more noise and chain wear, as the chain is having to go around a very small radius. Fifteen on the front is the smallest I'd go.

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I wouldn't go as low as a 14-tooth though; it may be cheaper than putting an extra two teeth on the back, but you're looking at more noise and chain wear, as the chain is having to go around a very small radius. Fifteen on the front is the smallest I'd go.

What is it standard?

[Dooly]

Great bikes, you'll love it.

[Pex Adams]

Can't wait to see you out on it.

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Keep an eye out... I'm riding around town most days, or between town and Newlands!

[Maha]

Yep they're great bike alright. I've found they're so forgiving and quite easy (relatively) to handle. Really good blokes ride them!!

Yeah, or so I've heard, and a rumour I will be sure to pass on...

As long as you two dont team up for a ride together....
Cos' you know how that would look....... ................................(pt)



CHAR OICE Bend-it, well done mate, should have got a Bandit Bend-it?....

[emaN]

yeh,you may be right viffer, might actually be a 15tooth on there now.
(17 standard,from memory?)
no extra noise,and chain is lasting sweet as. (i'm pretty anal about cleaning 'em & lubing 'em tho).
gives alot more pull outta corners; works great on Taupo track.
the 530 kit is alot more available and cheaper & lighter

do a trackday man; safest place for it. just enter the slow/novice group and you go as slow (or quick) as you want.

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Does droppingthe front sprocket by 2 teeth have the same effect as increasingthe rear by 2? 'coz I could do that and not have the problem of too small a sprocket, couldn't I? And still go to a 530 chain?

[Wasp]

Looking hot!

[emaN]

dropping one off the front sprocket normally equates to 3 on the rear sprocket.

it ain't a biggie changing it over, and it's probly the cheaper way to go.

I did keep it standard while touring Europe on it tho' - was a more comfy/sedate/smooth ride for touring purposes.

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Cool... it's a job for the future anyway, when the chain needs changing... No point swapping perfectly good chain and sprockets...