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thulfi 10-11-09 06:06 PM
My New Bike!! (...and no longer an SV'er)!
 
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Not sure why it's taken me a few days to post this..but anyways...

Went down to Southampton on Friday to pick up my new ride. Kawasaki er6f 2006. Picked it up for £2300, with 11,000 on the clock. Friday was the first time ive been back on a bike since my first off a few months ago where I went piling into a BMW's boot!

Rider Support said my money was on the way, but I couldn't wait any longer, so was looking on the net for a new bike. Was contemplating another SV, but I always liked the look of these er6f's, so decided to go Kawasaki (variety is the spice of life after all!)

Was quite a tough ride back. Loadsa motorway riding, cold wind, and patches of rain. New bike maybe, but still couldn't wait to get home and warm!...

Well after less than a week, I've realised I'm going to buy some aftermarket sports handlebars. I'm not a big fan of how the handlebars sit (bit too high for my liking, SV's were better). Found somewhere in America that ships them. Would Kawsaki dealers fit it for me if I turn up with it, or is there cheaper places?

Its great to be back and riding again. I've already learnt a lot from my last off. I'm never too central anymore, and am always thinking of a potential escape route should some other tools gear box jam infront of me. Either way, love my new bike!!

(cept for the damn Top box that came with it...its irritating me soooo much, its affecting my sleep, lol!...Tried to remove it the other day, but rounded of one of the allen key bolts with a cheap allen key and buggered up a simple task. Might take it to a garage before i make matters worse and am left with the pizza delivery boy look forever, lol!)

Either way, my first love was with my SV, so still an SV'er at heart!!

speedplay 10-11-09 06:09 PM
Re: My New Bike!! (...and no longer an SV'er)!
 
looks rubbish.







;)

hope you enjoy her :)

thulfi 10-11-09 06:11 PM
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lol...well it was between that and the pointy, but didnt want two SV's in a row..well I think its a beaut neways!

sv-robo 10-11-09 06:11 PM
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[QUOTE=thulfi;2090930]
Went down to Southampton on Friday to pick up my new ride. Kawasaki er6f 2006. (variety is the spice of life after all!)



Either way, my first love was with my SV,[QUOTE]

Can't really understand why you've gone from the sv to an er(variety the spice of life??there almost identical in performance:confused:)

Enjoy anyway.

speedplay 10-11-09 06:12 PM
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was only kidding mate.

hence the ;)

I did the curvy and then the pointy befor I saw the light and went IL4 :)

thulfi 10-11-09 06:15 PM
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Can't really understand why you've gone from the sv to an er(variety the spice of life??there almost identical in performance:confused:)

Enjoy anyway.
Because if I had been riding long enough and was experienced enough, I might have gone with a Gixxer or an R6. But I haven't and so didn't want anything too crazy too soon.

Loved the riding the SV and gelled with it great...like the street/sports bikes and so just went with something with a different look!..Aand I guess no two bikes can exactly be identical anyway.

Am I in for an SV army of bashing?...eep:rolleyes: lol!!

thulfi 10-11-09 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by speedplay (Post 2090940)
was only kidding mate.

hence the ;)

I did the curvy and then the pointy befor I saw the light and went IL4 :)
lol...thats a wink;)..
always thought it looked kinda like a "hmmm" type emoticon!!

captainsmelly 10-11-09 06:18 PM
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That exhaust looks awesome! What is it, surely not original?

sv-robo 10-11-09 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by thulfi (Post 2090942)
Because if I had been riding long enough and was experienced enough, I might have gone with a Gixxer or an R6. But I haven't and so didn't want anything too crazy too soon.

!!
Ahh see now,well at least your going the right/sensible way about it....have fun:smt023

thulfi 10-11-09 06:20 PM
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Pretty sure its original alrite!

sv-robo 10-11-09 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by captainsmelly (Post 2090946)
That exhaust looks awesome! What is it, surely not original?
Yep original,swap it for a mivv....sounds awesome.:cool:

Icanopit 10-11-09 06:32 PM
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Hi Thulfi, nice colour in black. I have just changed up from the 07 ER, yes the exhaust is standard. I traded because I coul'nt get on with the rear wheel having an adversity to white lines and jumped off them, even having attempted to set the rear up correctly. When I purchased my new bike they told me it was a common problem and the rear spring benifits from changing. Shame they could'nt tell me that when I complained twice at services?
ENJOY variety IS the spice of life, you have PM.
JOHN

LK-SV 10-11-09 06:57 PM
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Looks like a good bike ..... and not a bad price !!!

I wanted a white one ........ but the prices seemed crazily high compared to those of the SV

Cymraeg_Atodeg 10-11-09 07:38 PM
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I was thinking about getting a ER6f when I was looking for my first bike, but, I couldn't argue with the cost and sportiness of an SV

thulfi 11-11-09 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by sv-robo (Post 2090950)
Yep original,swap it for a mivv....sounds awesome.:cool:
Interesting. How much du reckon one can pick up a mivv for and can a complete tool of a newbie fix one up or is it a job for the pro's at the garage?

sv-robo 11-11-09 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by thulfi (Post 2091361)
Interesting. How much du reckon one can pick up a mivv for and can a complete tool of a newbie fix one up or is it a job for the pro's at the garage?
Found an ixil can for you(sounds even better than the mivv)also lots of other sound clips for you to listen to(various cans) HTH



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3KiL...eature=related

Spiderman 11-11-09 04:18 PM
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Black and red looks good, congrats on the new bike.

thulfi 11-11-09 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sv-robo (Post 2091801)
Found an ixil can for you(sounds even better than the mivv)also lots of other sound clips for you to listen to(various cans) HTH



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3KiL...eature=related
u legend!..i listened to the rest, but am officially in love with the ixil...daamn it sounds like a beast!!

sv-robo 11-11-09 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by thulfi (Post 2091848)
u legend!..i listened to the rest, but am officially in love with the ixil...daamn it sounds like a beast!!
Glad i could be of assistance:),sounds well don't it?:smt045

wattyfred89 11-11-09 05:48 PM
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nice bike mate...i think you made the right move not going too sporty too soon. enjoy


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