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vysie
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Joined: 05 Nov 2015
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PostPosted: 13:35 - 05 Nov 2015    Post subject: hi all Reply with quote
Been lurking around so decided to join up today. Im looking to get back on a bike after a long break. Anyhow i see now its a 2 part test feel fine doing this got to redo the hair styling i mean cbt sorry thats booked for next week and my computer test 3rd december. Iv grew up on bikes from the 50cc dirt bikes as a school boy right up to learner bikes. Iv ridden friends sports bikes and never been fazed. But now hunting for my own big bike im lost. Iv looked at em all from the 250's to 999s tbh the 250's just dont do it for me i think id rather another 125 not saying there bad at all and now this a2 thing come in they have there place. I was looking at the sv650 but im not a vtwin fan i love inline 4s.
Iv been offered a gsxr 600 k3 cheap from my mate now i no everyone says not a sports bike 1st but iv had em before years ago and reason why im still not on em is due to me been stupid at a young age. So left bikes settled down had a family and grew up. Now i feel the time is right to come back to it as i miss the feel of them iv had dirt bikes since and it wont change the lull for a rd bike.
Any thoughts on the gixxer for a returning bike?
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Kidjal
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Joined: 20 Sep 2015
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PostPosted: 14:12 - 05 Nov 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
As everyone said to me when I was asking for advice, its the rider that controls the throttle and the brakes, you can bin any bike if you don't ride it with any common sense and if you pin it open all the time you will come off it eventually.

I was told - get what you want, what you love, rather than something that you feel is the sensible option...because in 6 months you'll only be looking to sell it and get what you wanted in the first place.
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vysie
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PostPosted: 14:28 - 05 Nov 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kidjal wrote:
As everyone said to me when I was asking for advice, its the rider that controls the throttle and the brakes, you can bin any bike if you don't ride it with any common sense and if you pin it open all the time you will come off it eventually.

I was told - get what you want, what you love, rather than something that you feel is the sensible option...because in 6 months you'll only be looking to sell it and get what you wanted in the first place.



Thanks for your reply, i no the feeli g you get from wanting more 50cc to 125cc then up to 600 with a few 400 inbetween. Im not a novice rider but im not a great rider far from it but my thinking is as you say im in control i no what happens if a cockyness split second happens i no all to well what happens with that. This time ill be going to work in summer and weekend rides. No lap records to break nothing to prove. Just enjoy the bike
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Kidjal
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PostPosted: 18:40 - 05 Nov 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
vysie wrote:
Kidjal wrote:
As everyone said to me when I was asking for advice, its the rider that controls the throttle and the brakes, you can bin any bike if you don't ride it with any common sense and if you pin it open all the time you will come off it eventually.

I was told - get what you want, what you love, rather than something that you feel is the sensible option...because in 6 months you'll only be looking to sell it and get what you wanted in the first place.



Thanks for your reply, i no the feeli g you get from wanting more 50cc to 125cc then up to 600 with a few 400 inbetween. Im not a novice rider but im not a great rider far from it but my thinking is as you say im in control i no what happens if a cockyness split second happens i no all to well what happens with that. This time ill be going to work in summer and weekend rides. No lap records to break nothing to prove. Just enjoy the bike



Get a bike that ticks all the boxes for what you want it to do and you like the look of it, simples. Theres no perfect first bike, everyones different....I was told by some that a street triple as my first bike was a big no no, but the majority said "fuck it, get what you want"

I'm still in control, I'm having fun and I'm still learning...and its a great bike.
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SuperMike
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Joined: 30 Sep 2015
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PostPosted: 22:44 - 05 Nov 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
vysie wrote:
Kidjal wrote:
As everyone said to me when I was asking for advice, its the rider that controls the throttle and the brakes, you can bin any bike if you don't ride it with any common sense and if you pin it open all the time you will come off it eventually.

I was told - get what you want, what you love, rather than something that you feel is the sensible option...because in 6 months you'll only be looking to sell it and get what you wanted in the first place.



Thanks for your reply, i no the feeli g you get from wanting more 50cc to 125cc then up to 600 with a few 400 inbetween. Im not a novice rider but im not a great rider far from it but my thinking is as you say im in control i no what happens if a cockyness split second happens i no all to well what happens with that. This time ill be going to work in summer and weekend rides. No lap records to break nothing to prove. Just enjoy the bike


I absolutely echo the above advice. Get what you want. I went from my 125 to a new CBR 650 last month, and I have no regrets. Nobody has a crystal ball, and nobody knows you better than you. Most people said get a cheap 250 or 400 or similar and work your way up, but you know what, I back myself, and so far so good. I'm sensible, I don't go full throttle everywhere, and with a bit of luck I reckon I will keep sunny side up.

I am now used to the power that the 650 gives - have put 1000 miles in commuting this month. I'm so glad I didn't get a smaller bike. I'd be bored. That's me. You pays yer money and all that.
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Val
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Joined: 03 Nov 2012
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PostPosted: 01:48 - 10 Nov 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello and welcome!

Get the bike you feel is the best fit for you and you feel more comfortable with.

Note gsxr 600 k3 is a very light sport bike. With very sharp steering and very unforgiving throttle. Means you need to be really smooth on the throttle. That can be major PITA in town commuting and slow speed ride in low revs. Or on a slow (slow by GSXR standard) bendy ride on A roads.

Some guys on suzuki forum call that sharp throttle herky jerky:

https://www.gixxer.com/forums/80-06-07-gsx-r600-750/139581-contact-info-suzuki-recall.html

It is hell to ride in traffic or in the twisties, unless you are way up in the rpms missing the herky jerky rpm range.

If you ride it sensibly you will be fine, but that depends on you. I know people that has potatoed themself on CBRs. Hardcore sport bikes need appropriate handling.
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