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Old May 25, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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Default My first street bike!

Well, here she is. She isnt perfect, but I love it anyway! I've only put about 10 miles myself on it but I'm slowly building my confidence and riding it more often. I am staying off it alot though cause I dont have a lisense and I dont need any more tickets to deal with right now. Plus, I'm pretty much a "newbie" when it comes to street bikes since I learned on dirtbikes and my old Suzuki GS450L which is a whole world different compared to this one.

New paint and some others to come next month!

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Old May 25, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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looks good. glad to hear you've opted to stay away for the most part till you get everything straightened out. have fun!
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Old May 25, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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Yeah. I dont need to get caught riding with no lisense right now. lol

But im starting slow. I spend most of my time riding in parking lots and smaller areas so I dont have to deal with traffic untill I'm used to the bike and feel comfortable on the roads.

As for mods;

CF front fender
CF mirrors
CF tank thing
CF front singnals
CF rear signals
CF crankcase cover

lol.. I know, rice mods. But I dont see much point in adding power mods to something that already goes more than fast enough for daily riding.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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if it is fast enough, why lighten it with expensive parts?

i'd opt to not buy those parts and get good gear
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Old May 26, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Brasspremier &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'd opt to not buy those parts and get good gear</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree. Just keep the bike as it is and spend your money on good gear instead. The first time you lay it down, there will be CF parts broken all over the ground anyway, but if you're wearing good gear you might still be in one piece.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Those mods came on the bike when I bought it..

I plan on buying a nice jacket, helmet and gloves soon though.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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Definitaly recommend getting good gear before riding out on the main streets...then when you have the rest of the monye, get all the cf material...imo i wouldnt get the cf...but its your bike
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Old May 26, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Ok is that an older GSXR 600? im stumpedddd nice pick though and props to you for staying away I can't stay away from my bike i've had it for 6-7 months now and have put 6500 miles on it and considering i didn't ride it nov thru march thats alot.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CBRF4i &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok is that an older GSXR 600? im stumpedddd nice pick though and props to you for staying away I can't stay away from my bike i've had it for 6-7 months now and have put 6500 miles on it and considering i didn't ride it nov thru march thats alot.</TD></TR></TABLE>


where do u live in MA
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Old May 26, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Greenfield area.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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It's a 2000 Triumph TT600.

As for the CF add-ons, they are already on the bike since it came that way.
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Old May 26, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Nice first bike. Good idea with taking it slow, alot of people aren't so smart and they end up recking their bikes.

And to reiterate.. Good gear will be your most important and valuable investment.. So save up!
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