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paiste
17-04-11, 09:31 PM
Well I had plans of cleaning servicing and fettling before I took her out for a rideout but the weather today changed my mind. Did 130ish miles. From Leicester, Oakham, Uppingham, Harborough to Pitsford Water in Northampton back down the A508 and then A50 to Blaby to My Mum and Dads for tea! Great day and great ride.
Initial thought of the bike are: Awesome. Easily more nimble and flickable than the SV650 and enough power to keep up with SV1k and 1200 Morini.
I think I've made a wise choice switching to the Gixxer. The only downside is Motorways are gonna be a high revving chore :rolleyes:. A few Pics from today:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj163/paiste75/Bikes/DSCF7276.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj163/paiste75/Bikes/DSCF7277.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj163/paiste75/Bikes/DSCF7293.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj163/paiste75/Bikes/DSCF7292.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj163/paiste75/Bikes/DSCF7285.jpg
Specialone
17-04-11, 09:35 PM
Cool Dan :)

Don't you find the gixxer cramped ?
I briefly rode dmc's and it felt like my knees were by my ears .
paiste
17-04-11, 09:45 PM
I actually find it more comfortable than the thou! I'm sure I look like I'm riding a toy though.
kwak zzr
17-04-11, 09:51 PM
nice steed! do you find the little gixer under powered like people say?? mine rips me freekin arms out and makes me smile everyday :)
paiste
17-04-11, 10:01 PM
Definitely not underpowered! Just need to adjust from lazy VTwins. It's way better than I'll ever be.
kwak zzr
17-04-11, 10:05 PM
leave it in 2nd gear up to the redline! 105 ish :)
Binky
17-04-11, 10:09 PM
Nice choice. Is it a K5 or K4? Notice it's on an 07 plate too?
paiste
17-04-11, 10:29 PM
K4. Yeah, 07 plate. Must've been new old stock.
paiste
17-04-11, 10:33 PM
To be honest I don't know the difference between k4 and k5. I'm only going on what it states in the service book.
speedplay
18-04-11, 08:19 AM
Nice one dan.

Once you get used to working an il4 it can be very rewarding ;)
Binky
18-04-11, 06:01 PM
Once you get used to working an il4 it can be very rewarding ;)

How would you know?
SV Mad
18-04-11, 06:09 PM
Nice ride.....don't you miss the beautiful v-twin burble though? I wish they still made the TL1000R.
speedplay
18-04-11, 09:51 PM
How would you know?


Least I'm not too "busy" to go out for a ride with the boys...:rolleyes:
Binky
18-04-11, 10:37 PM
Least I'm not too "busy" to go out for a ride with the boys...:rolleyes:

I don't even want to know what you do with the boys.