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Imyself
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PostPosted: 21:01 - 15 Oct 2009    Post subject: Where should I say 'Hi'.. Reply with quote
I ask some nonsense questions so far but I thought I'd introduce myself, and as I have interrupted into a few threads I thought it best to say Hi at least.

Passed two years ago, with no experience, in the middle of winter, it rained, then it snowed, the radio didn't work and the examiner decided to bring the car from Peterborough. Both got lost somehow but passed (should this be somehow..) with a stoked examiner giving me the thumbs up on my riding, I was well chuffed. Best day riding back with my instructor, is it me or suddenly do they speed up, could just keep up on the little er5!!!!! Started at Uni, studying Maths..jeeez I ask myself why..but love Engineering, previously I did a HNC in Mech Eng thought I'd branch out a bit.. degree level maths is a bit of a jump but I'll get there.. Any other students here? I'm thinking not, they'll all be studying hard or at the pub Wink

Now I've got some cash together, I had a few problems with sorts after my test, thats all sorted its time to get myself a bike, hate the car, the queues...the ride outs I'm missing. Got to ride before its too late

Love Wales, Snowdonia but thats another story.

I'm 27, ancient and living in Essex atm.

Looking at zzr600's, they seem to have everything or its the gsx600f but I'm not too crazy about the look of the suzuki, just finding a well priced local zzr is like finding the perfect girlfriend Laughing

..feck, I'm rambling complete bollocks again. Sorry but just say hi in a bit of a lengthy way Smile

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metalangel
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PostPosted: 07:44 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome!

I also wanted a ZZR600 but was told that my 6'2" frame would dwarf it. You could also consider a Fazer, you can get lowers for £150 from Powerbronze and it'll look less teapot-like than a GSXF.

There were some stunning ZZRs on Pistonheads when I was looking, some might still be there.
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adama
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PostPosted: 07:52 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alright mate welcome, i was a student! left uni in september though =].
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Imyself
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PostPosted: 15:00 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
metalangel wrote:
Welcome!

I also wanted a ZZR600 but was told that my 6'2" frame would dwarf it. You could also consider a Fazer, you can get lowers for £150 from Powerbronze and it'll look less teapot-like than a GSXF.

There were some stunning ZZRs on Pistonheads when I was looking, some might still be there.


Thanks! Smile.

I'm 6 foot so I'm not sure whether the zzr is gona be right for me. Seen a few on ebay go for silly money and they are usually a trek too. Though recently a couple of them have been quite close and reasonable money but I usually get to them too late lol ...always the way!

Yeah I saw the fazer too, looks great..will have to track a few down and have a ride. Got a jacket but no helmet at the moment.

How do you regard the sharp ratings? As I've noticed they are s step in the right direction but apparently don't test some vital things..having £300 helmets being supposedly beaten by £100 helmets seems a little crazy.

adama wrote:
Alright mate welcome, i was a student! left uni in september though =].


Cheers, what did you study? What you doing now?
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ClaireBear
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PostPosted: 15:07 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello! Yep Im a student too lol Im in my second year of mental health nursing Smile
I recently passed my test and am saving up for a bike now as well, going to be so much cheaper compared to the £80+ fuel, park and ride etc lol Its just such a shame that winter is coming but will just have to look forward to next years rides!

Enjoy your bike hunting! Smile
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Flip
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PostPosted: 15:45 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Re: Where should I say 'Hi'.. Reply with quote
Imyself wrote:
I ask some nonsense questions so far but I thought I'd introduce myself, and as I have interrupted into a few threads I thought it best to say Hi at least.


That's nice of you. I turned up in Feb '04 and still haven't introduced myself. I never realised that you were meant too back then. Laughing

Hello by the way.
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metalangel
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PostPosted: 16:34 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Imyself wrote:


I'm 6 foot so I'm not sure whether the zzr is gona be right for me. Seen a few on ebay go for silly money and they are usually a trek too. Though recently a couple of them have been quite close and reasonable money but I usually get to them too late lol ...always the way!


Never actually got to see one myself, it was just advice I was given. I could be entirely wrong.

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How do you regard the sharp ratings? As I've noticed they are s step in the right direction but apparently don't test some vital things..having £300 helmets being supposedly beaten by £100 helmets seems a little crazy.


Best helmet is the one that's comfortable. Everything has to meet a minimum standard, so just get whatever that firstly fits the best, and secondly has the best price, and thirdly looks the best. I had a Shark, it was about £150, now I have an HJC, £65 reduced from £145 in Hein Gericke sale.

Some folks here will say that the SHARP ratings are nonsense as the people who did it all had no idea how to test nor how to collate the data they collected. *shrugs*
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Flip
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PostPosted: 17:07 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Imyself wrote:
having £300 helmets being supposedly beaten by £100 helmets seems a little crazy.


I would imagine the £300 lid would be lighter and more comfortable than the £100 lid at the end of the day. (Going from experience).
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kate t
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PostPosted: 22:05 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Re: Where should I say 'Hi'.. Reply with quote
Imyself wrote:
I'm not too crazy about the look of the suzuki


.....and just what is wrong with the look of a suzuki?!!!!!!!
Hello and welcome Smile
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Flip
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PostPosted: 22:37 - 16 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Suzuki not a Suzuki. Wink

https://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/GSX/GSX600F/1999_GSX600F_red_560.jpg

Hardly sexy but probably very good bikes. They're quick enough.
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kate t
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PostPosted: 07:52 - 17 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Flip Wink see what you mean! and here's me getting all protective like an old mother hen over Suzukis!

good luck with the bike hunting Imyself, let us know what you get ! Thumbs Up
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Imyself
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PostPosted: 12:11 - 17 Oct 2009    Post subject: Re: Where should I say 'Hi'.. Reply with quote
ClaireBear88 wrote:
Hello! Yep Im a student too lol Im in my second year of mental health nursing Smile

Enjoy your bike hunting! Smile


Hey Claire, Thanks, good luck with your degree!

What sorta bike are you getting?



Cheers flip and metalangel, I'll probably go out today and have a look at some lids (..or am I getting muddled with something else and just use helmets..?) lol

kate t wrote:

.....and just what is wrong with the look of a suzuki?!!!!!!!
Hello and welcome Smile


I'm not suggesting there's anything wrong with them, the later ones are generally a bit nicer though Smile

Not sure if pink is my thing though.
https://www.sportsbike.org/makeover/pics/pinkmol-2.jpg

This blue one is nice

https://www.davidsykes-superbikes.co.uk/image/products/GSX600F%20%2002.jpg

A few I've nice look like the front light is tinted or darker than the usual, anyone know why this is?

Saying that this early one is nice too hmmmmmmmm lol

https://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t219/Bratmantlz/ride41407katana005.jpg



btw, sorry to hog this with pics, is there any way I can spoiler them or hide them? so they don't take up so much space?

kate t wrote:
Flip Wink see what you mean! and here's me getting all protective like an old mother hen over Suzukis!

good luck with the bike hunting Imyself, let us know what you get ! Thumbs Up


Will do, dunno if there's much riding in winter, would be great to get too a few meets if anyone is interested..location depending lol
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 17 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.sportsbike.org/makeover/pics/pinkmol-2.jpg

Is that Colin1's footsteps I hear....?
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Imyself
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 17 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Joe wrote:
Is that Colin1's footsteps I hear....?


You've lost me mate, who's Colin1?
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PostPosted: 23:33 - 24 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
welcome Thumbs Up Smile
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