YEAH! Finally got my new Gixxer 1000! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

ForbidInjustice · 03-07-2006, 01:33 AM

After 5100 miles and 9 months, I sold my 2000 GSX-R600, as mentioned in my previously posted thread a few days ago. On Friday 03 MAR, I drove three hours north to Fort Worth, Texas to pick up my new 2003 GSX-R1000. I am confident in describing it as "new", because as you may be able to see in the pictures, the bike is immaculate. It was owned by a 39-year old nationally-recognised motocross champion.. so I can be sure that the bike was babied and maintained. Just looking at it, with 10.500 miles on it, makes it hard to believe that the bike still looks like this. Two Brothers exhaust, new Dunlop 208 tires, fender eliminator, turn signals replaced on front and back, rims painted silver to match bike. He included two extra windscreens, the stock exhaust, a set of $400 upright bars, and all the parts he took off of the bike. I just ordered 'pads' for the tank, gas cap, and triple clamp, new blue headlight bulbs, and a couple other slight mods.

This is my second bike, and I definitely could not be happier. Thank you to all riders in the aforementioned thread who led me into making this decision, because otherwise, I may have chosen the other bike I was considering.. eck. -- The jump from a 600 to a 1000 is something that I am still getting used to, but I am just set on remembering that I cannot ride this bike the same way I rode the last one. Keeping that in mind is priourity, so that my wrist doesn't get me into trouble or danger. My first ride on the Gixxer 1k took place in a parking lot, starting from square one, to practice basic riding and maneuvering all over again. Bigger engine, lighter bike, different handling, slightly different braking!

A couple questions.. I can't decide whether this Two Brothers exhaust is a full system, or just a bolt-on can. On the lower part of the exhaust pipe before it goes into the fairing and under the engine, it is discoloured.. you know, the rainbow-effect that happens because of the heat [right?]. Is there any real way to tell whether it's OEM or not?

No Power Commander on this one [yet], but right when I first heard the bike running, the idle seemed a bit low. I lifted the lid and adjusted the idle a tad higher, but it chugs just a little bit at any setting; the idle isn't completely smooth. Is that normal, or might I be running lean because of the exhaust? Bike runs fine, but in first gear, somewhat chugs along while I'm riding at low speed.. then I get the RPMs up a bit, and I'm good to go. [My previous bike was carbureted, obviously. FI on a bike is new to me.]

I appreciate the continued support!

Feel the taste of freedom; ride on wind!

Atlas68 · 03-07-2006, 02:06 AM

Sharp lookin' bike. Enjoy the ride...you're in the BIGS now.

GIXXER-Mike · 03-07-2006, 02:57 AM

NOW THAT's AN UPGRADE!

You improved the year & model. Congrats!!!!!

stevie c · 03-07-2006, 07:09 AM

Nice bike mate, have fun!

**Louis** · 03-07-2006, 07:13 AM

Schweeet!!!

PENJO · 03-07-2006, 10:05 AM

Wow Senor....

.....Que linda!!!!!!!!!

Jur Moto is Bery Bery Nize senor

Congratulaciones and da ju ENJOY jur moto bery mucho.

I gotto wait until Friday when the dealer hombre will deliver mine. But the dealer hombre said that it is deez Friday for sure. Da he is all done doing the pretty things to my R1000

So ju go ahead senor have mucho fun in jur Moto linda!!!

Vaya con Dios!!!

CManT1914 · 03-07-2006, 11:43 PM

Congrats dude!

I was gonna call you Friday night about the book, but my pops and I were working on the bike until late. I'll try and meet up with you this week sometime, especially since you got the 1000, I wanna see it!

ForbidInjustice · 03-08-2006, 01:38 AM

Thanks man.. didn't think of it until now, but we have the same year bike!

CManT1914 · 03-08-2006, 09:01 AM

SWEET! 03's are the best.

tlwisner · 03-08-2006, 11:09 AM

One nice lookin' ride. A decent owner makes a lot of difference in the condition of a used bike.

CManT1914 · 03-08-2006, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

Nice bike, but I think you should have learned how to ride before moving up. Yes I saw you managed 5100 miles, but dude, let me assure you that doesn't mean you know how to ride. You can get yer carcass down the road is all you have demonstrated so far

lol, it's funny hearing how Dre rode his 600 for 5100 miles over a year or so. I've had my 600 for 1 month, and have already ridden 1000 miles.

LayinLo · 03-08-2006, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CManT1914

lol, it's funny hearing how Dre rode his 600 for 5100 miles over a year or so. I've had my 600 for 1 month, and have already ridden 1000 miles.

I put about 4800 miles on mine in a little over 3 months.

Nice nike. I love the "classic" GSX-R's.

03-07-2006, 01:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	YEAH! Finally got my new Gixxer 1000! After 5100 miles and 9 months, I sold my 2000 GSX-R600, as mentioned in my previously posted thread a few days ago. On Friday 03 MAR, I drove three hours north to Fort Worth, Texas to pick up my new 2003 GSX-R1000. I am confident in describing it as "new", because as you may be able to see in the pictures, the bike is immaculate. It was owned by a 39-year old nationally-recognised motocross champion.. so I can be sure that the bike was babied and maintained. Just looking at it, with 10.500 miles on it, makes it hard to believe that the bike still looks like this. Two Brothers exhaust, new Dunlop 208 tires, fender eliminator, turn signals replaced on front and back, rims painted silver to match bike. He included two extra windscreens, the stock exhaust, a set of $400 upright bars, and all the parts he took off of the bike. I just ordered 'pads' for the tank, gas cap, and triple clamp, new blue headlight bulbs, and a couple other slight mods. This is my second bike, and I definitely could not be happier. Thank you to all riders in the aforementioned thread who led me into making this decision, because otherwise, I may have chosen the other bike I was considering.. eck. -- The jump from a 600 to a 1000 is something that I am still getting used to, but I am just set on remembering that I cannot ride this bike the same way I rode the last one. Keeping that in mind is priourity, so that my wrist doesn't get me into trouble or danger. My first ride on the Gixxer 1k took place in a parking lot, starting from square one, to practice basic riding and maneuvering all over again. Bigger engine, lighter bike, different handling, slightly different braking! A couple questions.. I can't decide whether this Two Brothers exhaust is a full system, or just a bolt-on can. On the lower part of the exhaust pipe before it goes into the fairing and under the engine, it is discoloured.. you know, the rainbow-effect that happens because of the heat [right?]. Is there any real way to tell whether it's OEM or not? No Power Commander on this one [yet], but right when I first heard the bike running, the idle seemed a bit low. I lifted the lid and adjusted the idle a tad higher, but it chugs just a little bit at any setting; the idle isn't completely smooth. Is that normal, or might I be running lean because of the exhaust? Bike runs fine, but in first gear, somewhat chugs along while I'm riding at low speed.. then I get the RPMs up a bit, and I'm good to go. [My previous bike was carbureted, obviously. FI on a bike is new to me.] I appreciate the continued support! Feel the taste of freedom; ride on wind! Attached Thumbnails __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security Last edited by ForbidInjustice; 03-07-2006 at 01:37 AM.

03-07-2006, 02:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,687	Sharp lookin' bike. Enjoy the ride...you're in the BIGS now. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

03-07-2006, 02:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,111	NOW THAT's AN UPGRADE! You improved the year & model. Congrats!!!!! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

03-07-2006, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Nice bike mate, have fun! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

03-07-2006, 07:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,652	Schweeet!!! __________________ Louis

03-07-2006, 10:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
PENJO Found second gear by accident Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2006 BOULEVARD C90T & 2006 GSX-R1000 Location: PHILADELPHIA, PA Posts: 336	Wow Senor.... .....Que linda!!!!!!!!! Jur Moto is Bery Bery Nize senor Congratulaciones and da ju ENJOY jur moto bery mucho. I gotto wait until Friday when the dealer hombre will deliver mine. But the dealer hombre said that it is deez Friday for sure. Da he is all done doing the pretty things to my R1000 So ju go ahead senor have mucho fun in jur Moto linda!!! Vaya con Dios!!!

03-07-2006, 11:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	Congrats dude! I was gonna call you Friday night about the book, but my pops and I were working on the bike until late. I'll try and meet up with you this week sometime, especially since you got the 1000, I wanna see it! __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

03-08-2006, 01:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	Thanks man.. didn't think of it until now, but we have the same year bike! __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

03-08-2006, 09:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	SWEET! 03's are the best. __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

03-08-2006, 11:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	One nice lookin' ride. A decent owner makes a lot of difference in the condition of a used bike. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

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