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Old 17-04-11, 09:31 PM   #1
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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 . A few Pics from today:










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Old 17-04-11, 09:35 PM   #2
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Cool Dan

Don't you find the gixxer cramped ?
I briefly rode dmc's and it felt like my knees were by my ears .
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Old 17-04-11, 09:45 PM   #3
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I actually find it more comfortable than the thou! I'm sure I look like I'm riding a toy though.
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Old 17-04-11, 09:51 PM   #4
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nice steed! do you find the little gixer under powered like people say?? mine rips me freekin arms out and makes me smile everyday
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Old 17-04-11, 10:01 PM   #5
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Definitely not underpowered! Just need to adjust from lazy VTwins. It's way better than I'll ever be.
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Old 17-04-11, 10:05 PM   #6
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leave it in 2nd gear up to the redline! 105 ish
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Old 17-04-11, 10:09 PM   #7
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Nice choice. Is it a K5 or K4? Notice it's on an 07 plate too?
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Old 17-04-11, 10:29 PM   #8
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K4. Yeah, 07 plate. Must've been new old stock.
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Old 17-04-11, 10:33 PM   #9
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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.
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Old 18-04-11, 08:19 AM   #10
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Nice one dan.

Once you get used to working an il4 it can be very rewarding
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