GSX600f advice please

[moko]

And as for the GSR 2 mags here are running long-term tests,both report injection glitches making it a pig at low speeds,paintwork that wears very quickly and very badly and velcro used to attach some body panels that is already knacked before the bikes are a year old.

[Busy]

I took a GSX750F for a blat today, was a nice ride but made my right hand numb from the vibration. The motor is very noisey compared to the VT but is nice to ride something that isn't so revy.
The 750 cornered very well but found braking was very mild for a twin disc compared to the VT. I suppose I shouldn't compare it to the VT as it's a totally different bike.

Seems all the nice s/h hand bikes are down Christchurch

[cowboyz]

i give a big vote for a GSX6F. Real cheap to service/maintain and for road riding it will do everything you want/need it to do. On the down side I actually think the new ones are butt ugly. I dont like the bubble look of the new fairings. The older look looks so much sexier.

[Edbear]

I took a GSX750F for a blat today, was a nice ride but made my right hand numb from the vibration. The motor is very noisey compared to the VT but is nice to ride something that isn't so revy.
The 750 cornered very well but found braking was very mild for a twin disc compared to the VT. I suppose I shouldn't compare it to the VT as it's a totally different bike.

Seems all the nice s/h hand bikes are down Christchurch

I guess it's what you're used to, really. I did find the handlebar vibes annoying on my ride last week but I don't normally do such long rides and generally they're short enough not to be a big problem. Has anyonne experimented with bar-end weights? Or found a solution?

[granma2]

Ive just bought myself a 600cc bike.
Take as many bikes as possible for a test ride.
Pick the one that fits your expectation of what YOU want.
I say yes to comparing the VT to the bike you are riding. Pick out the good points of the VT, start with that.
If the bike you are riding doesnt even meet your basic requirements, then dont get it
You certainly dont want vibration in the bike anywhere, sounds like you weren't happy with that. I dont blame you.
I choose a CBR600F because it felt exactly what I was after, after trying all the other bikes. After a ride on Sunday, I know I made the right choice.
Good Luck.

[Roj]

A good reliable bike in general terms, my lady had an earlier model one and no problems with it, not the same get up and go as a sports bike but much more comfortable for touring.

If you keep it properly serviced it will serve well for many years

[Busy]

I'd been riding the 750 around for a few days and finally took the 600 out for a ride, being a brand new bike everything was tight and smooth but the bike didn't have the vibrations.

So am now the proud owner of a GSX600F (black), and the speedo now reads 42 (just two digits). Will probably be the only new bike I ever own, but plan to keep this one for many years, had the old 250 for over 5 I think.

After riding the 750 it is hard to hold back on the 600 due to the break in period.
They suggest keep it under 6500rpm but they don't say in what gear
I can handle being a nana for a bit longer, want to at least get those paint lines off the tyres.

Thanks for all the input.
If anyone is interested in a review (is there a section for that?) I'd be happy to give one in a few weeks/months

[90s]

So am now the proud owner of a GSX600F, and the speedo now reads 42
They suggest keep it under 6500rpm but they don't say in what gear

... 42, the answer to life, the universe and everything ...

Hey great news on the new bike! Am loving my '88 model now its been serviced.

>They suggest keep it under 6500rpm but they don't say in what gear
erm, that because it doesn't matter? Just keep it below 6 1/2 thou. The engine doesn't know what speed the bikes is going ...

Personally I think GSXs look very cool in solid colours, black being best.
(having said that I like mine's eccentric blue and white lines, although does not really add much to the design)

[quickbuck]

Congrats on your new bike purchase. I reckon everybody has to do it once.

Yep, 6500 in EVERY GEAR. Also, don't sit on one RPM for extended lengths of time either.
You got to find a bit of road that uses lots of the rev range.

Yep, there is also a section on here for product reviews.

42, yes that is the answer.

[pevs]

Good choice Busy,
I had one back in the 90's. It ain't cutting edge stuff.. and wasn't back in the nineties either! You get what ya pay for.. just remember all that money ya saved will buy a heap of gear and gas.. and it'll blow just about every car you see into the weeds.
On a practical note.. dunno if they've changed it now.. but the fairing was a complete git to get off as the sections were huge.
PS.. they look real mean with the fairing off!