What did you do to your bike today?

Had my heart set on a R6 but they seem to be rather restrictive as not many nice ones pop up so I thought I would look at some of the others and the GSXR 600 which I didn't like to begin with has grown on me quite a lot. I hated the cyclops style light but now i don't mind them.

So if I can't find the right R6 then most likely a GSXR-600. The CBR600RR is out of the question as my friend has one.

I know, I know; new rider on a SS is an accident waiting to happen but I just love the way they look.

Good to know most kits don't require drilling though. Was worried I'd be taking fairings of and ruining them!
 
JunglistE said:
Had my heart set on a R6 but they seem to be rather restrictive as not many nice ones pop up so I thought I would look at some of the others and the GSXR 600 which I didn't like to begin with has grown on me quite a lot. I hated the cyclops style light but now i don't mind them.

So if I can't find the right R6 then most likely a GSXR-600. The CBR600RR is out of the question as my friend has one.

I know, I know; new rider on a SS is an accident waiting to happen but I just love the way they look.

Good to know most kits don't require drilling though. Was worried I'd be taking fairings of and ruining them!
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It's the insurance that will kill you rather than the bike :D
 
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I've been watching used bikes for a while now just seeing what I can expect to pay when I get my bike (hopefully next month assuming I pass) and there seems to be quite a selection in the price range I'm looking at (£2500-£3500) but I tend to be ignoring bikes that don't have the crash bobbins/frame sliders on.

It'll be my first bike let alone a first big bike so it's inevitable that I'll drop it so I really want that last line of defence.

Are these bobbins expensive to get fitted? I don't trust myself drilling or cutting the fairing so that's why I hope the one I buy has them on. Otherwise I might have to buy some and go to a garage to get them fitted by someone else
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My R&G ones basically replaced one of the top frame/engine bolt things, no drilling or anything required, it was literally just screw in and you're done.

Put your bike in to the R&G website, then there will be a link to the installation instructions.
 
Really? Must be something up with that, surely. I don't live in the poshest area of Bristol and I'm 26 with no riding experience. Been driving for 6 years and I've never made a claim but I don't think that changes anything.

Mind you, that was me saying it had an alarm on it. Without an alarm it was about £490 for the GSXR.

edit: Just had a look at the R&G install guide. Seems easy enough! Glad to know I can let the bobbins not be a deciding feature now!
 
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JunglistE said:
Are these bobbins expensive to get fitted? I don't trust myself drilling or cutting the fairing so that's why I hope the one I buy has them on. Otherwise I might have to buy some and go to a garage to get them fitted by someone else
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Get a naked bike, or half-faired. Far cheaper if you damage the fairing, and the bobbins just bolt on without any cutting.
 
Depends on the model of bike,some r&g crash bungs require you to cut or drill the fairing to fit them some are a straight fit
 
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Get a naked bike, or half-faired. Far cheaper if you damage the fairing, and the bobbins just bolt on without any cutting.
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Thing is, I don't really like the look of any naked/half faired bikes. Not enough that I want to spend my money on at least. Aside from the Monster and the Brutale they've never appealed to me.

I know that's the more sensible route but I have to find something visually appealing first otherwise I wont ever be happy.
 
JunglistE said:
Thing is, I don't really like the look of any naked/half faired bikes. Not enough that I want to spend my money on at least. Aside from the Monster and the Brutale they've never appealed to me.

I know that's the more sensible route but I have to find something visually appealing first otherwise I wont ever be happy.
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Fair enough I can understand that. I'd just say get to know the bike and take your time. You're not guaranteed a 2nd chance should you balls it up on the road ;)
 
JunglistE said:
Thing is, I don't really like the look of any naked/half faired bikes. Not enough that I want to spend my money on at least. Aside from the Monster and the Brutale they've never appealed to me.

I know that's the more sensible route but I have to find something visually appealing first otherwise I wont ever be happy.
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Good lad, stay away from the dirty naked riders ;)
 
Oh absolutely! I'm not really an adrenaline junkie or someone who takes risks so I would like to think that finally the trait of being a bit cautious might actually have a benefit soon. Never had a speeding ticket or any points on my license so I'm hoping that mindset caries over.

I'll be doing small rides to begin with and gradually build up the miles as I get more comfortable. Will definitely be getting up early a few weekends to beat the traffic and so on.

I'll probably be that guy who has a bike for a few months and thinks it's quick before even getting into the powerband!

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Lol, does it get a bit tribal between naked and faired riders?
 
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