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Snakeskin74
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PostPosted: 01:24 - 28 Aug 2011    Post subject: New bike, any advise ? Reply with quote

Hi guys, I haven't been on here for a while, so here's whats been happening. I sold my SRAD 600 after doing 900 miles on it, I found it far to uncomfortable, so I bought a R6. I have had it 3 weeks and done about 200 miles, but I really found it a bit small, although it was comfortable. The other thing was I couldn't really see much out of the mirrors, and with my stiff neck, I need to see well.
So I have now traded the R6 in for a Gixer K2 1000, now I know this is a massive jump for someone with only 1100 miles under my belt, so I'm looking for some advise from people who have had or got a K1-K2 1000. I am picking it up in a few weeks time. Here is a few pics of it.
https://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss207/The_Saund/gsxr10001.jpg
https://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss207/The_Saund/gsxr10005.jpg
https://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss207/The_Saund/gsxr0002.jpg
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TUG
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PostPosted: 02:22 - 28 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pin the throttle everywhere and don't brake, nah jus foolin.
Just take it easy, do the speed limits and keep in your comfort zone. I normally give it a week or 2 to get to grips with a bike before I start stretching it's legs etc.

Looks a nice bike, look after it. Thumbs Up
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P.addy
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PostPosted: 10:06 - 28 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

You'll notice the power.

Dont worry about it though, a few journeys and you'll be fine with.

Went from a Daytona 600 to a GSXR1000 and it was fine Thumbs Up
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Nope.
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PostPosted: 13:06 - 28 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

First things first, DONT DROP IT!
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Snakeskin74
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PostPosted: 13:30 - 28 Aug 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the replies Thumbs Up
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