My new ride - the trip home

**Trudes** · 15th April 2007, 07:14

Originally Posted by Swoop

Hmmm.

"Honey, I'm just taking the bike in for its warranty service! Be back in about two days!!!"

Yeah, that would be me saying that!

**_intense_** · 22nd April 2007, 18:31

mmmm shiney new wheels. yum. time to put in some peakak praccy?

**Kendog** · 22nd April 2007, 22:03

The lovely Mrs KD took some pics of me on the bike this morning (she even very nicely cleaned the bike yesterday while I was at soccer

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**MidnightMike** · 22nd April 2007, 22:08

Some or one? 0_0

Good photo though.

**Kendog** · 22nd April 2007, 22:19

Originally Posted by MidnightMike

Some or one? 0_0

Good photo though.

There are others, just can't be arsed sizing them. I also put the wrong lens on the camera so made it hard to get good close ups.

**bistard** · 23rd April 2007, 10:02

So did you two get out for a ride yesterday??
Twas bloody cold at the top of the Takas,but I caught up with KB ride at Rimtex upperhutt,big turn out!!

**Trudes** · 23rd April 2007, 11:29

We did, thanks!! Was very cold up the top alright, so had a chin wag then skulked off home. I successfully twiddled my suspension and am happy with how it feels now and Nige still can't undo a bolt to loosen his chain, so he rode like a nanna.

**skelstar** · 23rd April 2007, 11:38

Mr K looks great with that Blue Kagayama helmet on his bike. Think the paint scheme on that gixxer is quite stunning. VERY different than the K6. For some reason reminds me of the MV F4 paint for some reason.

**BIGBOSSMAN** · 23rd April 2007, 12:03

That's an exceptionally good looking ride there, Mr Kendog. Probably the best looking Gixxer yet! Keep it real.....

**et al** · 23rd April 2007, 12:29

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

..... Nige still can't undo a bolt to loosen his chain, so he rode like a nanna.

If it is same as GSXR1000 then there is a really big wheel nut to undo - can't remember exactly what size it was (think it was 35mm) but I ended up using biggest crescent I could find to do the job then brought the correct size socket for next time - let me know if you need to borrow tools(s) for it.

**Kendog** · 23rd April 2007, 12:57

Originally Posted by et al

If it is same as GSXR1000 then there is a really big wheel nut to undo - can't remember exactly what size it was (think it was 35mm) but I ended up using biggest crescent I could find to do the job then brought the correct size socket for next time - let me know if you need to borrow tools(s) for it.

Thanks for the offer.

I got the axel nut ok, and one side was also ok for adjusting. But the right side lock nut for the adjuster wont move and I was starting to round the edges of the nut trying to loosen it

It is booked in for a service end of next week, so will ask the shop to adjust the chain and possibly replace the lock nut.

**raster** · 23rd April 2007, 21:30

Originally Posted by Kendog

.....It is booked in for a service end of next week, so will ask the shop to adjust the chain and possibly replace the lock nut.

Good Idea, keep your nuts in good condition!

**gijoe1313** · 23rd April 2007, 21:50

It's tasty, very very tasty! Better than a flea in your ear!
Now talk about your new ride, it's a luvverly one -
Looks like you're having fun!

On ya both for getting out for a little stroll over the 'takas! I'm itching to take my little ol'Hornet back down Wellyways for a pootle!