View Full Version : My new Bike - Love it !!
mike_avfc
05-10-08, 02:53 PM
here's the new baby, picked it up on Sat 4th. dying to get on it but it's a bit wet ! :D:D
http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk363/mike_avfc/DSCF0921.jpg
http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk363/mike_avfc/DSCF0919.jpg
http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk363/mike_avfc/DSCF0922.jpg
http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk363/mike_avfc/DSCF0920.jpg
http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk363/mike_avfc/DSCF0924.jpg
Looks really nice mate! Loving the colour!
Is it me or do those tyres look quite worn for 87miles?
mike_avfc
05-10-08, 03:02 PM
had me worried for a second, i keep the bike on a carpet in the garage - picks up loads of crap when i'm wheeling it. They're fine ! was so worried at my 1st roundabout yesterday with 6 miles on the clock !
Shellywoozle
05-10-08, 03:03 PM
Another Gixer Junkie :) very nice bike... there are so many of you on the SV site now, if I wait long enough and play it right when you come to upgrade you will want to sell me it at a very low price LOL
:)
Think it might be me just being weird. Proabably just look different because they are 'slicker' than SVs standard tyres!
Dangerous Dave
05-10-08, 03:49 PM
Nice bike mate, for a GSXR....
Nice bikes them ;-) wheres your free seat cowl?? And whens that new exhaust being ordered haha!!
mike_avfc
05-10-08, 04:20 PM
Nice bikes them ;-) wheres your free seat cowl?? And whens that new exhaust being ordered haha!!
lol - seat cowl is still round my dads, he came with me and i chucked it in his panniers. as for the exhaust, bit confused on this one. Not sure whats available and i'm wondering if i'd need any remapping done :shock:
lol - seat cowl is still round my dads, he came with me and i chucked it in his panniers. as for the exhaust, bit confused on this one. Not sure whats available and i'm wondering if i'd need any remapping done :shock:
No remapping with just a slip-on but with a system yes.. I've got a Yoshimura R55 slip-on on my K8 and it has a deeper growl and a better noise throughout the revs but isnt much louder. You'd need a system to sort that, i'm looking into a system at the mo from JHSracing. As for the sound of the standard it isn't bad but i got rid of mine to enhance the looks!! :cool:
mike_avfc
05-10-08, 06:16 PM
just had a look at these - can't believe how much cheaper they are in the US.
Off to Miami in 4 weeks time for a long weekend, hmmmmmmm!!! "well mr customs officer,,,, what happened was..."
just had a look at these - can't believe how much cheaper they are in the US.
Off to Miami in 4 weeks time for a long weekend, hmmmmmmm!!! "well mr customs officer,,,, what happened was..."
I brought mine from America land,, get one over there bugger mr customs.. I got stung for import tax but it still worked out £140 cheaper than here!! Crazy :shock:
Dangerous Dave
05-10-08, 06:23 PM
Get them to declare it a gift, no import tax then.
Get them to declare it a gift, no import tax then.
Be careful though, a friend of mine did this but customs got hold of it and decided he had to pay the duty.
Get them to declare it a gift, no import tax then.
It doesn't work on purchases over a certain amount of money i was told,, £200 odd i think!!
xXBADGERXx
05-10-08, 06:43 PM
Nice bike :D , where`s yer tax disc LOL (Lozzo has got me Tax Disc spotting now :D)
mike_avfc
05-10-08, 07:57 PM
Nice bike :D , where`s yer tax disc LOL (Lozzo has got me Tax Disc spotting now :D)
well spotted - Dealer is supposedly posting the tax disc, they started saying some reason about not getting it but have assured me i'm taxed. There was no way i wasn't picking it up on sat. tax or no tax
Nostrils
06-10-08, 06:21 PM
well spotted - Dealer is supposedly posting the tax disc, they started saying some reason about not getting it but have assured me i'm taxed. There was no way i wasn't picking it up on sat. tax or no tax
Check the following to find out if you are taxed and or insured
Tax
http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/application;JSESSIONID_EvlPortalApp=LqW8vnhD9QLXbh y7F8x9H0sVGKhMtyfjDVnLyChbYGyJcvWSy6tG!1491251763! 1426500232?origin=vnav_bar.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=Vehicle+Enquiry (http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/application;JSESSIONID_EvlPortalApp=LqW8vnhD9QLXbh y7F8x9H0sVGKhMtyfjDVnLyChbYGyJcvWSy6tG%21149125176 3%211426500232?origin=vnav_bar.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=Vehicle+Enquiry)
Insurance
http://askmid.com/askmid.aspx
mike_avfc
06-10-08, 06:26 PM
no and no - :(
gonna take it for a spin tonight maybe. but then not again this week, better get it sorted tomorrow i think.
MR UKI (1)
06-10-08, 09:23 PM
Not another f***ing Gixxer :D
Very nice by the way :cool:
Stunning bike. Love the GSXRs. Enjoy mate.
Tim in Belgium
05-12-08, 09:24 PM
I've heard Gixers are carp, but looks nice.
Can't wait to get myself an older one ;)
Alpinestarhero
06-12-08, 07:15 PM
SURE it handles and goes fast. But it dosn't have a topbox, heated grips or handlebar muffs.
So my bike is better than yours.
im not jelous, i promsie
Alpinestarhero
06-12-08, 07:16 PM
Can't wait to get myself an older one ;)
K6 750 :batman:
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http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk363/mike_avfc/DSCF0924.jpg
you've broken it already ! :lol:
joshmac
06-12-08, 08:52 PM
you've broken it already ! :lol:
:mrgreen:
markryker
09-12-08, 09:37 PM
Cracking looking bike, shame santa been bitten by the credit crunch this year, i`d love one! :(
mike_avfc
09-12-08, 09:45 PM
it's now done 1023 miles, been in the garage for 4 weeks as i'm a lightweight in the winter and won't ride unless dry and warm :smt083
feedback on it so far after the SV and having done 23 miles since the buke has been fully run in is:
it's soooo quick, acceleration is unbelievable - over 100mph in 2nd (thank you mr private arifield owner for the use of your tarmac !), handling is immense, you chuck it in and it just grips. front brakes are proper Bo i tell thee'. Back brake is ****e.
Getting used to the IL4 is a bit weird after the v-twin. With the V power is constant and the pick up is immediate. The IL4 is more like a powerband but hit 9k and then 12k and the bike loves it..
I still miss my SV though. I loved that little fella !!! :smt008
Alpinestarhero
10-12-08, 09:34 PM
Oh, a sort of bit of advice - to make future serciving easier, might be a good idea to take certain parts off and grease them....particularly things that are common service items, like the brake calipers.
You go for replacing rear pads 30,000 miles down the road, you might find the pins take a while to come out :smt040
Quiff Wichard
11-12-08, 12:24 PM
not another f***ing gixxer :d
very nice by the way :cool:
You know you want one Mr Paul.
looks a real beaut bud enjoy.
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