New bike :D

[sunbear]

Just going to view my first big bike.....a 1997 Suzuki RF600 And, here's the best part..........the fella is picking me up and taking me to see it on his BLACKBIRD ! ! ! ! How jammy BTW the bike is £950 which i think is great
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[TheShaggyDA]

Could have a bargain there - UBG says £1,200 - £1,700 for a 96 :-

https://www.usedbikeguide.com/bible/display.asp?id=329
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[Phil_G]

the chap I bought my ER 5 off had a blackbird too - sadly I never got to go on the back of it



good luck pal - hope it goes well


Phil
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1997 Kawasaki ER 500 A1:- Once again, Its merely crap

[sunbear]

Well the RF600 is now sitting in my garage waiting for me to pass my test in a couple of weeks. Well chuffed with the bike. Fantasti condition and engine sounds sweet as a nut Will try and get some pics up later
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[sunbear]

Oh and the backy on the Blackbird was effing great too !
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[Steve - RS125]

Sunbear my old fructis, get your pictures of her up on here matey!!!

I bought me a RF600 also, it is a K reg and in ace condition the best of it all was it was only £400 smackers and came with a Race can on which is worth more than the bike!!!

What colour is it matey? Have you started her up and is she in working order etc etc??
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

[sunbear]

Yeah it starts up super. Front brake is sticking EVER so slightly as its been standing for 11 months but easy enough to sort out. Its a turquoisey / blue colour. Got the standard exhaust on. Body work is quite good, just a few light scratches. Sounds great and really cant wait to get her out and about Will have to meet up when tests have been passed. You can pop down and take a look at her though if you want to
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[2stroker]

Sounds like a bargin and a good first big bike to start on.Have fun with it dude and ride safe.
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[APNess]

I considered an RF900 for a long time but never could find the right one. They certainly look different (an acquired taste) and that's what attracted me to them in the first place.

Enjoy and be safe

[2stroker]

Oh and get some pics up .
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[sunbear]

Yeah will try and get pics up tomorrow, its pissing down with rain at the minute and have no light in the garage
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[sunbear]

Here she is This is the only one i got in the garage with no light. Doesnt really do her justice, shes not scratched its just the crappy resolution on my camera phone
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[2stroker]

Looks right enough dude.Has it got a loud can on it?
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[sunbear]

Its not too loud...its the standard can. Sounds wicked though (compared to my ols marauder, RS, etc. etc. )
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[alex_t]

cool, u coming to bassetts now tomorrow me is going to eventually gewt Mr_pete to let me ahve a go on his busa will bribe him with shandy n hotdogs hehe
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SV650, blue

[Steve - RS125]

Wow looking mint dude from what I can see.

If you have got a standard can on then I think you should swap it for my Yoshimura can for a few weeks (while I get mine MOT'd)
Only I bought it with this can on and it has no baffle in and the current can despite being stamped road legal never is and will fail it.

What do you think of the rear end of them Sunbear?

When I first got mine I thought she had a fat ass and could do with going on a tad diet but the more and more I see her big ass the more I like it.

When we do pass Sunbear, we will have to go out on a blast as we are only local anyway!
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

[sunbear]

Call me David ffs Yeah shes a different looking bike but to be honest i fell in love with her the minute i saw her. I love the massive rear end, gives the bike a bit more substance The rear lights are cool too Is there anything wrong with your one mate ?
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[Steve - RS125]

If you want to knwo the honest truth Dave, I have no idea.

I know the front calipers are slightly sticking as are the rear ones, I have a slight scuff on the front left and rear left fairing (Where the old owner decided to play "Chicken" with the tarmac and the tarmac didnt move) but to be honest its not that visable and certainly wont be whilst doing 150mph everywhere.

Other than that it seems pretty spot on, he had not used it or started it at all in 18 months and he tried starting it for the 1st time on the day i went to look at it - he said it didnt quite start at the first click but after about 5-10 minutes it was ticking over just nice (Sort of) but as the days have past and I have been starting it on a daily basis it roars like a monster.

It needs a good service and some light maintanence in order to get it running tip top but other than that it seems fine. (Until the mechanic gets his hands on it and tells me otherwise. )

But in all honesty for a bike which is in such good condition externally and starts pretty much 1st time after 18months of standing I cant complain if it sets me back a couple hundred smackers to get it running spot on because I only paid £400 for it.


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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

[sunbear]

I said David not Dave Sounds alright How you getting around the sticking brakes ?
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[Steve - RS125]

Apologies "David", in answer to that I am letting the garage sort that one for me only I know nothing on brakes. I did some basic maintance on my once on the RS and that was hard enough.

It goes in for its Service / MOT on saturday so I will let you know the extent of the Damage over due course. I am banking on it costing me a further £400 to get it tip top. (Think the worst antything better is then a bonus)

I do know however that parts are not all that easy to come by only I have being looking for a new section of fairing spacer since I have had it and not one is or has been available anywhere so over the long run it could be expensive.
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

[sunbear]

Better not come off it then Apart from my front brake sticking slightly (although still rideable) the only thing my bike could probably do with is a set of new spark plugs . Soon find out when it goes in for the MOT though
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[Steve - RS125]

Do you want to swap rear pillion seats? I have a lovely red one which will suit your Blue bike.

The bike is still rideable as I have took it round the block a couple of times but it defonately needs some work on.

When is your test??

Mine is next tuesday.

I am shitting it.
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

[sunbear]

Mine would have been next Tuesday but my boss decided to have the day off so i have to cover him, so I moved it to the week after. 2 weeks Im shitting it too
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[sunbear]

I havnt had chance to take mine round the block yet . Not sure i want to to be honest untill i have had my DAS training. The most powerful bike i have rode was my old full power RS . I have been riding the RF up and down my drive way though How is the clutch on your bike Steve? Mine bites about 2cm out
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

[Steve - RS125]

Its like a girly clutch, you have to release it all the way out (around 5cm's) before anything even remotely wants to move.

I will soon have to change it though as I like my biting point to be as close to the handle bar as possible, only you can pull away quicker with them like that. (That what I have found anyway)

I have rode loads of big bikes, the most memorable experience was riding my mates brand spanking new Kwak 636 - I took it on an awesome thrashing I dont expect this bike to be anywhere near that in terms of speed but I cant wait to get on it non the less.

If you live on a quiet estate I would just take it out for 10 minutes, just make sure you have your correct kit on and police etc will be non the wiser you have not passed. In fact nope dont do that - Do what you feel comfortable with only I dont want to be the little devil perched on your shoulder.
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)