Craig goes all 21st Century

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Spent the whole of Saturday morning compairing a K4 GSXR600 Annivesary, a 2005 R6 and a 2004 CBR600RR. This one ticked most boxes.

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Pick it up Saturday.

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Which one is it? LOL

Only joking, looks mint.

T

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

Noooooo you got an Arse 6.

just kidding enjoy Wink

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Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Would look much better in one colour then red/black as i think it takes away the character. Always liked the headlights tho. Thumbs Up

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

KEEP THIS ONE STOCK!!!! Shocked

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Cheers

Was quite impressed - dare I say, better build/finish/detailing than the Honda, verging on the all round appeal of the earlier CBR6Fs (very comfy for me, spacious seat, decent d-bubble screen, clip ons on top of the yoke) but with some of the hooligan thrashable heritage of the early model R6 (without the gearbox agro). Provisions for fold in mirrors, underseat storage, bungee hook points, metal tank, stock undertray, etc all add to why I thought it was the best model for me.

Personally, I really like the colour. Mixed with the headlights and detailing, I feel it gives a slight Alfa-Romeo look.

The only carbon to appear on the bike (well, I say this now, not a few months down the line) is to be a carbon can - the standard item sticks out a bit too much.

Other than that - stock. I'm even changing the tacky tail-tidy for a standard item.

_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

Good choice Thumbs Up

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trevoriv · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Karma :

Looks fairly clean already as well.....

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Of course, I don't only test bikes for rideability, performance, etc, but also how well they clean up.

The previously tested Speed Triple was marked down for looking very secondhand despite having covered a 10th of the mileage.

The dealer seemed rather bemused when I started cleaning up each bike's rear shock in turn. A squirt of WD40 goes a long way. Nice amount of clear anodising on the Yam should keep if fresh (as well as the neat as-standard rear hugger).

(Of course, that last statement was ficticious (no, really; it was))

Stu_666 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Jun 2004 Karma :

Looks nice that Thumbs Up

. Also appears the previous owner kept it in spotless condition. Thought it was a new bike until I saw the scuffed heel plate thing.

Fahd · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Karma :

Beautiful bike! Very Happy

try not to turn this into 'Project Konica 2: with avengance' and actually use it! Cool

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Fawbish · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

Looks well nice Craig, the one thing that makes me cream about an R6 (the modern ones) is the headlights - they look the sex

Good call about the can, the first thing I did to my ZX6 was get rid of the MAHUSIVE steel can, and change to a smaller, louder, better, gorgeous scorpion Thumbs Up

Im just imagining the bike in about 3 months time.

"Hey Craig, nice R6...didnt it have standard bodywork? And, why is it so clean? Wasnt it red and black before? You musta spent a lot of money on it, it looks pristine. Nice can. You've kept the shock spotless! You keep her on a stand in your living room, I assume?"

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Mikeus · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 17 May 2007 Karma :

Hello, I Know I don't really post but just had to say that I recognise the background in that pic as I work as one of the mechanics/cleaners/general dogsbodys there. Will probably be prepping that bike at some point this week. I'm not supprised Tim was bemused at you cleaning the shocks most of our customers don't really do that hehe. BTW I rode that when it came in and it's spot on. Nice bike Cool

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Cheers Mike Thumbs Up

Looking forward to Saturday, hopefully the weather will hold. I was only kidding about cleaning the rear shock, bike's in such good condition that it shouldn't be too hard to keep tip top.

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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Nice one Craig, get rid of the end can and i'll look at the future threads of this bike... Cool

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

The future?

Might do another cleaning thread - a more non-intense weekly version maybe....

Money sorted, insurance sorted, OE plate holder en route, new cover and security also on their way, as well as some paddock stand hooks for the already-fitted bobbins.

Roll on Saturday. Looks like the weather's going to be pretty miserable, which should give a good test to the bike's daily uses.

Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

but.......the..........triple Crying or Very sad

That R6 looks lovely though, whats doing the commute like on her?
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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Get those crappy D207's off the first instance you can and fit something more commuter friendly. They have bugger all grip in any circumstance, on a commute or when pressing hard. You don't want to slide it now do you!
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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

I've never been a fan of Dunlops, they don't feel 'right' to me to try and exploit/learn about a new bike, plus I've always found them pants in the wet (my RVF originally came with 207s on, and my CB1 was shod with Alpha 10s) but I'm hoping they should be okay for the time being.

I'm no way going to have them on for long, with a change to either Diablos or 014s pencilled in in time for Christmas. The Diablos especially felt fantastic on my Blade and I'm going to stick with what I feel comfy with.