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ravingdavis
06-02-11, 12:06 AM
GSX-R750 K7, sadly I don't collect it until 17th March but its something to look forward to!

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt284/davidfletchercc/DSC00372.jpg

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt284/davidfletchercc/DSC00373.jpg

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt284/davidfletchercc/DSC00374.jpg

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt284/davidfletchercc/DSC00375.jpg

I tested quite a few bikes yesterday and in the end decided this was the right bike for me!

Reeder
06-02-11, 12:16 AM
Sweeeeeet as **** matey!

Very jealous :)
What else did you test?

ravingdavis
06-02-11, 12:39 AM
Over the last few months I've tried loads. R1, Fireblade, 749, 848, Daytona 675, street triple R and a few more. I got on the GSXR750 on Friday and loved it. Flicked all the right switches.

I tested a few triumphs on the same day but I was kind of put off by the dealer as he was dismissive because of my age. Aside from that triumphs made a whistling noise that I just couldn't deal with so that pretty much wrote them off. The Ducatis (although I love them) were simply too focused and uncomfortable. The R1 and Fireblade were too much to insure.

Another bike that I tested that is definitely worth a mention is the new Aprilia Shiver. Its an awesome bike and loads of fun, definitely worth a try if you are after a naked bike.

Reeder
06-02-11, 12:45 AM
I had seen the pic of you on a Ducati on facebook and wondered if it was yours.
Have a blast on the 750, I'd love one.

Binky
06-02-11, 01:10 AM
You bad boy Davis!

Are you going to fit off road tyres to this one so you are better equipped?

barwel1992
06-02-11, 01:14 AM
nice, best colour to, but why the long wait ?

Dave20046
06-02-11, 01:51 AM
bad man,enjoy dave-know you've wanted to jump the SV ship for atleast almost a year

CarlosSV650S
06-02-11, 08:24 AM
Very nice m8 !!:D

rictus01
06-02-11, 08:42 AM
As I said on friday Dave, lovely bike, glad it lived up to expectations, probably can't wait until March now though can you......:)

Icanopit
06-02-11, 08:56 AM
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh Dave

Mr Speirs
06-02-11, 09:27 AM
Well that looks nothing like a Ducati :)

Haha nice one matey, looks lovely!!

Why the long wait to pick it up though? Wish you had this when you wanted to try my Hyper...I would've come with you haha

Gene genie
06-02-11, 09:44 AM
you'll enjoy yourself on that buddy. are you getting the pillion seat too??

-Ralph-
06-02-11, 10:37 AM
Nice choice mate, bagsy a go next rideout!

Traded in the SV or are you selling privately?

Only one problem... It's not yellow!?

dyzio
06-02-11, 10:59 AM
nice, just check the chain before you go anywhere :lol:
;)

jambo
06-02-11, 01:14 PM
Ah, perfect, the Soho massive is low in GSXRs and high on kawasakis at the moment this should balance things out nicey :)

Jambo

ravingdavis
06-02-11, 01:25 PM
Well that looks nothing like a Ducati :)

Why the long wait to pick it up though?

The long wait is for insurance reasons, I'll be collecting it on my 23rd birthday which means a roughly £300 cut in the cost of the insurance. I bought it early because the dealer was telling me all the right numbers during our conversations. He offered me quite a lot more for my SV that its worth and did a good price on the GSXR and then proceeded to throw in some goodies as well.


you'll enjoy yourself on that buddy. are you getting the pillion seat too??

Yep I will be.

Nice choice mate, bagsy a go next rideout!

Traded in the SV or are you selling privately?

Only one problem... It's not yellow!?

I know, I tried to get the dealer to paint it bright yellow for me but he didnt seem receptive to the idea, might have to do that once I have collected it. The SV is going to the dealer.

nice, just check the chain before you go anywhere :lol:
;)

Lol, lest we have a repeat of that carpark scene in Scotland last year!

Teejayexc
06-02-11, 01:25 PM
Very nice, not sure about the thread title though.................




......sounds like you got caught short ! :(

Tim in Belgium
06-02-11, 01:36 PM
Enjoy, cracking bikes :thumbsup:

Biker Biggles
06-02-11, 04:53 PM
Nice.Are those tyres worn out or is it just the camera angle?

G
06-02-11, 05:07 PM
Nice one, it's on my sports bike list if I ever go down that route again, defo one of the most perfect road bikes.

ravingdavis
06-02-11, 06:10 PM
Nice.Are those tyres worn out or is it just the camera angle?

Nope tyres are knackered. Stealer is paying for the front tyre and then doing the rear at cost for me. Putting BT016s on it.

kaivalagi
06-02-11, 06:32 PM
Very nice, would be my choice for a next bike if I was going for a IL4 sports bike that can do long trips well.

I'm still umming and arrrring as to what next but so far for me it's sticking with the SV for another year or so then a KTM SMT....things can change though. On the Aprilia front I've always had something for the Tuono...lots of test rides when the time comes before I'll decide anyway

Like the sig :lol:

-Ralph-
06-02-11, 08:23 PM
How many miles on it?

ravingdavis
06-02-11, 08:32 PM
8900 Miles

aaron020873
06-02-11, 08:57 PM
sweet as, hope you enjoy, but i wouldn't like waiting that long it would do my head in.

Tim in Belgium
07-02-11, 09:43 AM
Mods that I found useful on mine:

None, it's already ace!

Put all money towards enjoying it, petrol, tyres, ferry tickets, track days etc. Ace bikes for riding.

cbay
08-02-11, 09:28 AM
Very nice!! I do love this bike and the colour... **Dreaming**

Andrew's
09-02-11, 10:19 AM
Lovely bike

TazDaz
09-02-11, 06:59 PM
Good choice of steed! :)

DMC
09-02-11, 09:59 PM
Nice bike Dave, ur gonna be wetting yourself till March, & sh!tting it after lol

I might be wrong, but aren't those colours off a US bike!?!

Specialone
09-02-11, 10:26 PM
There's a good chance....
















Of you being wrong I mean ;)

Harry_Mc
09-02-11, 11:47 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmm nice!!!!

Maverick9999
09-02-11, 11:51 PM
I've just posted on the idle banter thread about this bike. So it's not just me who likes em. They look pretty slick. Congrats and enjoy!

pete m
11-02-11, 02:46 PM
:)yep - unimpeachable taste :cool: