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Started by SPLAM , Jun 22 2005 05:31 PM

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#1 SPLAM

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 05:31 PM

I've now done a few thousand miles on my CBR and really really enjoying riding again. thumbsup But I'm starting to ponder over getting something a little more sports focused, the only thing that is putting me off is comfort. I really want something that I can do a few hundred miles in a day, without the need of putting an Osteopath on direct debit. Anyone got any suggestions, probably going to borrow an R6 from my local dealer in a week or so and see how that goes. Love the CBR RR but I've heard it's agony for any length of time in the saddle? So what do you good peeps reckon? It's not easy getting dealers let you put hundreds of miles on their bikes. :blink:

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 05:38 PM

Shouln't you be enjoying the SC a bit more first? :P :D thumbsup

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 05:51 PM

Shouln't you be enjoying the SC a bit more first? :P :D thumbsup

It's the SC's fault, it's spoiled me. :P

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 05:56 PM

I know I'm not the world's highest mileage rider these days before you start :rolleyes: But the CBR1000RR's not bad at all,much more comfortable than my old GSXRthou. A mate's just comeback from the TT on his new 05 600RR & is :- 1) Very impressed,with comfort,performance & handling. 2) Doesn't understand why anybody needs a thou these days (answer: I'm lazy & don't want to be changing gear constantly,besides I can't always keep up with him anyway poof ) An R6 is quite small but I've not met R1CHY he might have something else to offer on the R6.

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 05:59 PM

Shouln't you be enjoying the SC a bit more first? :P  :D  thumbsup

It's the SC's fault, it's spoiled me. :P

Ha ha! What did I say to you in a PM about the performance of one toy making the other seem slow? :lol:

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 06:02 PM

I must admit the 1000RR doesn't look like it's to far off of the dimensions of my bike. :unsure: thumbsup R1CHY isn't a little lad (I didn't say fat :lol: ), so it will be interesting as to what he thinks. I had a sit on a GSXR 750 with standard setup, it felt very arse up, so like you say, probably not very comfy. Hmm 600RR, I'll definately have to try and get a decent go on one. thumbsup chinky chinky

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 06:03 PM

Shouln't you be enjoying the SC a bit more first? :P  :D  thumbsup

It's the SC's fault, it's spoiled me. :P

Ha ha! What did I say to you in a PM about the performance of one toy making the other seem slow? :lol:

:lol: How right you were!

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 06:12 PM

I must admit the 1000RR doesn't look like it's to far off of the dimensions of my bike. :unsure: thumbsup

Really easy to ride aswell,I've lost a little of the bottom end smoothness/pull by changing the exhaust system.
I don't need the extra 10bhp or so that I've gained at the top,I just wanted the noise B)
Just depends on your insurance I guess (£350 fully comp for this old b*gger :) )

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 06:14 PM

I must admit the 1000RR doesn't look like it's to far off of the dimensions of my bike. :unsure:  thumbsup

Really easy to ride aswell,I've lost a little of the bottom end smoothness/pull by changing the exhaust system.
I don't need the extra 10bhp or so that I've gained at the top,I just wanted the noise B)
Just depends on your insurance I guess (£350 fully comp for this old b*gger :) )

Oh yes, insurance, I forgot about that hurdle.

I'm paying £200 TPFT on mine at the mo, I'm guessing the 1000RR would be well out of my ins. price range. :beat:

DAMN insurance. :(

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 06:54 PM

I must admit the 1000RR doesn't look like it's to far off of the dimensions of my bike. :unsure:  thumbsup

Really easy to ride aswell,I've lost a little of the bottom end smoothness/pull by changing the exhaust system.
I don't need the extra 10bhp or so that I've gained at the top,I just wanted the noise B)
Just depends on your insurance I guess (£350 fully comp for this old b*gger :) )

Oh yes, insurance, I forgot about that hurdle.

I'm paying £200 TPFT on mine at the mo, I'm guessing the 1000RR would be well out of my ins. price range. :beat:

DAMN insurance. :(

I'd like a smug smilie with a halo now please.

24 year old at work passed his test today, he's got a couple of odd ideas :-
A/ He's under the impression that I'll let him have a go on MY bike :o
B/ His definition of a reasonable insurance quote :lol:

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 07:04 PM

I'd like a smug smilie with a halo now please.


This one even looks a bit like you ---->Posted Image

24 year old at work passed his test today, he's got a couple of odd ideas :-
A/ He's under the impression that I'll let him have a go on MY bike :o
B/ His definition of a reasonable insurance quote :lol:


A. :o :beat:

B. Go on then, whats his idea of reasonable

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 07:17 PM

Thanks for the halo! Do I really look that innocent? & the answer to B/ £1k+ Sad fact of the day/life: I passed my bike test the month he was born :o April 81 & have almost had a bike non stop since(short break in 87/88 when the desire for a white XR3i was stronger :beat: )

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 07:40 PM

(short break in 87/88 when the desire for a white XR3i was stronger )

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Sorry...

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 07:43 PM

(short break in 87/88 when the desire for a white XR3i was stronger )

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Sorry...

Look,it was a long time ago & at least I thought you were of the age to understand :angry: :D

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 07:49 PM

Oooh, time to start a new thread, I think ;)

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 09:06 PM

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 09:16 PM

How about a GSX-R600? Fantastic bike. thumbsup I just happen to have one for sale...

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 09:20 PM

How about a GSX-R600? Fantastic bike. thumbsup

I just happen to have one for sale...

I have done 7k on a GSXR-600 since march bum still there, great all round bike handles like a honey. rallly

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 09:23 PM

How about a GSX-R600? Fantastic bike. thumbsup

I just happen to have one for sale...

Could i perhaps borrow it for a few hundred miles
to see if it's the bike for me. :D :poke:

I think if/when i buy a new one, I'll trade my CBR in for it.

Selling a car privately is enough of a pain, I can't see a bike
being much easier. :blink:

More suggestions guys. thumbsup

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Posted 22 June 2005 - 09:24 PM

How about a GSX-R600? Fantastic bike.  thumbsup

I just happen to have one for sale...

I have done 7k on a GSXR-600 since march bum still there, great all round bike handles like a honey. rallly

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I may just have to try one. chinky chinky
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