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**CookMySock** · 5th February 2008, 13:49

Hi Folks,

Yet another old bastard on the road I'm fraid. New GT650R Hyosung - Red.

I've ridden for years but never on fast roadbikes - currently teaching myself to countersteer.

Hi girls.

DB
Not that dangerous actually.

**kiwifruit** · 5th February 2008, 13:55

welcome to the site

**Pex Adams** · 5th February 2008, 13:57

Welcome to the insanity Dangerous.. Remember if its not a pissing contest, then its just not with reading

**Blue Velvet** · 5th February 2008, 14:17

Welcome to KB. Good luck with the countersteering

**spudchucka** · 5th February 2008, 14:23

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Yet another old bastard on the road I'm fraid.

Old?

41 ain't old mate, its experienced!

**HornetBoy** · 5th February 2008, 15:02

Welcome to the site mate, 1 bit of advice ,i you want a laugh look for the threads with skidmark in the title they will almost surely give you some valuable information

post some pictures up of your bike to ,havent seen the 650cc version of a hyo

**007XX** · 5th February 2008, 15:11

Welcome aboard!

I believe we have a 70 year old rider around, so at 41, you're a nice average around here sir!

Have fun, and only believe the "serious threads"' infos...everything else is far from viable.

**Cruisin' Craig** · 5th February 2008, 15:46

Greetings DB, nice to meet you.

Been wondering about those Hyosungs. Happy with it are you? Would you recomend one? Stack up alright next to jap bikes?

**CookMySock** · 5th February 2008, 18:52

Hi Fellas, Girls,

Originally Posted by Cruisin' Craig

Been wondering about those Hyosungs. Happy with it are you? Would you recomend one? Stack up alright next to jap bikes?

Hey Craig.. Well, I haven't ridden any other modern larger road bikes so I can't compare. Soooo, I can tell you it looks like sex, sounds like a thunderclap, and goes like a haunted shithouse, but 'comparison' - no. It's rather hard to hold onto in 2nd gear at full tap and the front is rather light at full boogeh, and I haven't managed to redline it yet. The shop told be it was quicker than the suzy 650 vtwin. It is emphatically NOT a smooth engine - the mirrors are a blur (thunderclap!) with more than half throttle on, but idling around it's a kitten.

So yeah I like it a whole lot. Very much actually. I never thought I would own such a thing. I had to sell my jetboat to get this, but so far it's been a good tradeoff.

Yes, it has been interesting looking through the sites' various opinions and factoids.

DB

**Cruisin' Craig** · 5th February 2008, 19:12

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

Hi Fellas, Girls,

Hey Craig.. Well, I haven't ridden any other modern larger road bikes so I can't compare. Soooo, I can tell you it looks like sex, sounds like a thunderclap, and goes like a haunted shithouse, but 'comparison' - no. It's rather hard to hold onto in 2nd gear at full tap and the front is rather light at full boogeh, and I haven't managed to redline it yet. The shop told be it was quicker than the suzy 650 vtwin. It is emphatically NOT a smooth engine - the mirrors are a blur (thunderclap!) with more than half throttle on, but idling around it's a kitten.

So yeah I like it a whole lot. Very much actually. I never thought I would own such a thing. I had to sell my jetboat to get this, but so far it's been a good tradeoff.

Yes, it has been interesting looking through the sites' various opinions and factoids.

DB

Sounds like a nice combination of 'round town manners and open road fun then. They certainly look the part! You gonna get a picture up sowe can see this "kitten" of yours?

**FJRider** · 5th February 2008, 19:14

41 means you you BARELY qualify for the "Growing Old Disgracefully" mob. Wish I was 41 again. Lots of good day (or two) rides up your way. It takes a few rides to get back into it, so ride safe...for now. See ya out there.