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trevor · 08-09-2004, 09:21 AM

New to this forum.
Just taken delivery of a new 04 GSXR600, can only describe it as stunning.
Only done 300 miles so still running in but am so impressed it is untrue.
Traded in a 2001 Fireblade so you might say i am a convert.
Have to say in my humble opinion a 600 is where it's at.

tlwisner · 08-09-2004, 11:32 AM

Welcome Trevor, and enjoy the new ride. Hold on!

LayinLo · 08-09-2004, 11:53 AM

glad to hear you like your GSX-R. what are some of the main differences you've noticed between the two?

and, welcome to the forum.

trevor · 08-09-2004, 12:18 PM

Differences?, that's a cracking question.
First off it feels tiny compared to the Blade although the seat height is higher it is dimensionally tiny after the Blade. not as comfy, but if i wanted comfort a VFR?
Stonking brakes, suspension that actually works and is so suited to my riding style.
it corners on rails and turns so much faster i keep having to pick it up and then tip in again, spose i will get used to that.
can't wait 'till i can open her up proper.
roll on the first trackday on my new baby, reckon it will be a proper weapon.

prekarious1 · 08-09-2004, 03:19 PM

congratulations, sounds like you know what your looking for and how to handle it. Enjoy

red7eb · 08-09-2004, 05:04 PM

Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the forum!

**Clint** · 08-09-2004, 06:57 PM

Stonking? Reckon? Where you from, cowboy?

TL chris · 08-09-2004, 08:40 PM

Man it's hotter than two rats wrestling in a wool sock.

LayinLo · 08-09-2004, 09:05 PM

Hot...hot...hot...
It's hotter than a whorehouse on dollar night.
And I'm sweating like I only got 75 cents....

TL chris · 08-09-2004, 09:09 PM

Sweating like a virgin on prom night.

**Clint** · 08-09-2004, 09:50 PM

Oh, man, he edited the post.

I HOPE I DIDN'T EMBARRASS YOU, BUD!

KathyFG · 08-10-2004, 12:27 PM

Cool bike . . . welcome to the forum. Try to wave as you zoom past us cruiser riders on the road!

Kathy G
Orlando FL

2002 Suzuki Savage 650
2003 Suzuki GZ250

trevor · 08-10-2004, 01:51 PM

Thanks for all the welcomes.

08-09-2004, 09:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
trevor Newbie Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester, England. Posts: 4	Newbie New to this forum. Just taken delivery of a new 04 GSXR600, can only describe it as stunning. Only done 300 miles so still running in but am so impressed it is untrue. Traded in a 2001 Fireblade so you might say i am a convert. Have to say in my humble opinion a 600 is where it's at. __________________ Too old to die young!

08-09-2004, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Welcome Trevor, and enjoy the new ride. Hold on! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

08-09-2004, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
trevor Newbie Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester, England. Posts: 4	Differences?, that's a cracking question. First off it feels tiny compared to the Blade although the seat height is higher it is dimensionally tiny after the Blade. not as comfy, but if i wanted comfort a VFR? Stonking brakes, suspension that actually works and is so suited to my riding style. it corners on rails and turns so much faster i keep having to pick it up and then tip in again, spose i will get used to that. can't wait 'till i can open her up proper. roll on the first trackday on my new baby, reckon it will be a proper weapon. __________________ Too old to die young!

08-09-2004, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
prekarious1 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2004 Bike: 02 busa LE Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 879	congratulations, sounds like you know what your looking for and how to handle it. Enjoy __________________ If my busa is so slow in the twisties, why can't you keep up?

08-09-2004, 05:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
red7eb Clutch Cadet Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2001 GSX-R750 Location: Maryland (Howard County) Posts: 935	Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the forum! __________________ *You know he doesn't ride when he asks to ride bch and thinks it's "cute"...***

08-09-2004, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	glad to hear you like your GSX-R. what are some of the main differences you've noticed between the two? and, welcome to the forum.

08-09-2004, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Man it's hotter than two rats wrestling in a wool sock. __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

08-09-2004, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Hot...hot...hot... It's hotter than a whorehouse on dollar night. And I'm sweating like I only got 75 cents....

08-09-2004, 09:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Sweating like a virgin on prom night. __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

08-10-2004, 12:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
KathyFG Newbie Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 14	Cool bike . . . welcome to the forum. Try to wave as you zoom past us cruiser riders on the road! Kathy G Orlando FL 2002 Suzuki Savage 650 2003 Suzuki GZ250

08-10-2004, 01:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
trevor Newbie Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester, England. Posts: 4	Thanks for all the welcomes. __________________ Too old to die young!

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