My late christmas present to myself

exalted512
exalted512 Posts: 10,735
edited April 2009 in The Clubhouse
Called the dealership this morning to see when they'd get some in. They had 1 in stock...got it after I got off at work! They waited 2 hours after they close so I could pick it up...good guys.

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Only rid it a little while tonite, but wow, it is amazing. It is extremely comfortable and is so easy to ride. Its a 600 and is actually 13 lbs lighter than my old 500. It feels like its about 100 pounds lighter...it handles so well and is so damn smooth. I've only rode my 500, an 01 r6 and and 03 kawi 636, but this bike is so much easier to ride than any of those its ridiculous. I'm going to have to get on my friends 08 r6 so i can compare it to something new.

Cant wait to take it out tomorrow...but I have to keep it under 8k rpms for the first 500 miles :(
-Cody
Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,771
    edited December 2008
    Congratulations, glad your enjoying your new bike. Nothing quite like the feeling of a new more powerful bike.

    The engine break in period is a great time to get used to the feel of a new bike, before really tearing it up!
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2008
    Great color choice
    The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,185
    edited December 2008
    Beautiful Bike man. Nice score.

    Dan
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited December 2008
    Nice ride!
    Now where do you put the stereo system? :D

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2008
    beautiful bike

    those rockets beg you to do stupid things though, be careful ;)
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2008
    Very nice looking bike congrats!
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2008
    Very nice. I'd love one but it's so impractical for me. Going to school in Maine means snow/cold most of the year so I would only be able to use it at home for 3 months in the summer. Just cant justify it yet. Maybe when I'm a little more growed up :)
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2008
    Enjoy your freedom, but please be safe.

    Congrats!!!
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2008
    absolutely beautiful.:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited December 2008
    Nice bike - congrats. Again, drive safe and have fun (which you will).
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited December 2008
    Sweet, Congrats.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2008
    NICE toy. Congrats
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited December 2008
    Don't go too fast :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    Congrats !

    *edited for content***
    **Just one man`s opinion***


    Good on ya brother...be safe and ride it like ya stole it !!

    I`ll shut up now......
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2008
    lol...what was the edit?
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2008
    Bad **** bike bro, Enjoy it, and make sure you gear up when you ride it. See too many "cool" guys in shorts and flops on these super sportbikes. Ride safe, ride one wheel when you can and burn rubber man.

    Friends 08 R6 may embarass you though, so dont press ya luck too much. ;)
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    exalted512 wrote: »
    lol...what was the edit?
    -Cody

    Just me being a beardog...;):rolleyes:

    I just saw evrybody going ooh, aaah, but nobody said ..."hey shoulda bought a real bike !
    An American made Harley - Davidson !

    you know...because I like em, they must be better !!!

    It just that these bikes remind me of my Son doing 100mph wheelies and all that crazy stuff you guys do...:eek:

    We should get together one of these days and go for a ride my bratha....like a run for the hills type of thing


    Maybe get Polk Audio to sponser something that we can donate the funds to GG`s favorite charity



    Again, Congrats !
    Feels good to get a new bike , don`t it ?!!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2008
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Friends 08 R6 may embarass you though, so dont press ya luck too much. ;)

    I doubt it, this bike has 10 more rwhp than the r6. Also, the 08 r6 dry weight is 366. The 08 zx6's dry weight was 368. They dont list dry weight anymore, only curb weight. But the new one is supposed to be 20 pounds lighter than the old one. www.motorcycle.com did a 'shootout' last year between honda, daytona, yamaha, suzuki, and kawasaki. The yamaha got last...the kawi got 2nd to last.

    http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2008-supersport-shootout-cbr600rr-vs-daytona-675-vs-zx6r-vs-r6-vs-gsxr600-82371.html

    I dont think I'll have much of a problem...he also weighs about 50 pounds more than I do :)

    I took it through a couple of twisties today, nothing too much. New tires, new bike, wet roads, and cold weather isnt exactly a great combination for dragging knees. Even still, I cant believe how easy this thing is to flip from side to side. Just cant believe how nimble this thing is and how smooth the engine is. I've been keeping it under 6k for the most part. Taking it up to 8k every once in a while, and up to 10k about twice in the first 60 miles.

    Here's some better pics of before I went on my ride today...it was in the low 50s...semi-cold.

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    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    It looks bigger when you are on it

    It really is a nice ride though

    Where di you find that cool facesheild ?
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    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Just me being a beardog...;):rolleyes:

    I just saw evrybody going ooh, aaah, but nobody said ..."hey shoulda bought a real bike !
    An American made Harley - Davidson !

    you know...because I like em, they must be better !!!

    It just that these bikes remind me of my Son doing 100mph wheelies and all that crazy stuff you guys do...:eek:

    We should get together one of these days and go for a ride my bratha....like a run for the hills type of thing


    Maybe get Polk Audio to sponser something that we can donate the funds to GG`s favorite charity



    Again, Congrats !
    Feels good to get a new bike , don`t it ?!!!!

    Ahh...youre one of those guys that dont wave to sport bikes arent you:p

    I dont plan on getting this bike more than a couple inches off the ground over the next few months...my buddy with his 636 will pop it up and ride it like its nothing though...crazy stuff.

    And yes, it feels wonderful to get a new bike. I should do this every year!!! just kidding. My future wife would kill me.
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    It looks bigger when you are on it

    It really is a nice ride though

    Where di you find that cool facesheild ?

    I'm a small guy though! Top the scales at 150. The helmet is a shoei rf-1000, got the replacement visor off of ebay. I might get a mirror one some day...lots of stuff to do before that though.
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited December 2008
    Nice pictures....but where's the snow? :p

    Joe:
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2008
    joeparaski wrote: »
    Nice pictures....but where's the snow? :p

    Joe:

    Snow was so 2 weeks ago!
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    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    Nope !

    I wave to ALL riders....2 wheels is 2 wheels
    Doesn`t matter what ya ride, your still riding.......IMO

    I figured that was a rf1000...I almost got one for the rainy days

    From the looks of it, that one will last/make ya happy for many days to come

    I really do like the color....and I told ya , those bikes and 100mph wheelies go hand in hand

    Ride safe
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2008
    That license plate holder is even more hideous then all the rest of the ugly LP holders on all the brands.....first thing I would do after leaving the dealership on a new bike
    ( Well after wheelying it most of the way home....dont worry about that 8K crap for 500 miles....there is no break in on modern day engines...tolerances and metallurgy are fantastic nowadays and that engine saw redline during its functional dyno run before being crated up. Just dont run it at one throttle position on the freeway for long periods...vary the throttle position a lot...low and high...then change the oil and filter to get any foreign matter from the build out and then ride it like you stole it )
    was to get rid of the license holder and remove all of those stupid lawyer mandated stickers .

    I used to have to fabricate my new better looking license holders, but nowadays they have kits made already for every bike.

    I like the minimal use of blue and a lot of black...your bike looks good in the day too :D





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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    The more I see it, the more I like it !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2008
    shadowofnight wrote: »
    That license plate holder is even more hideous then all the rest of the ugly LP holders on all the brands.....first thing I would do after leaving the dealership on a new bike
    ( Well after wheelying it most of the way home....dont worry about that 8K crap for 500 miles....there is no break in on modern day engines...tolerances and metallurgy are fantastic nowadays and that engine saw redline during its functional dyno run before being crated up. Just dont run it at one throttle position on the freeway for long periods...vary the throttle position a lot...low and high...then change the oil and filter to get any foreign matter from the build out and then ride it like you stole it )
    was to get rid of the license holder and remove all of those stupid lawyer mandated stickers .

    I used to have to fabricate my new better looking license holders, but nowadays they have kits made already for every bike.

    I like the minimal use of blue and a lot of black...your bike looks good in the day too :D

    I agree 100%! I need a fender eliminator big time, but I havent looked into it too much because I'm riding it in all my free time! The bad thing about buying a new bike the week it comes out after a complete redesign is that no one offers ANYTHING aftermarket for it...at least that I can find.
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    Give it a couple months....there will be all kinds of stuff out for it !!

    I got my new `08 and now that the new `09`s are out, they have changed all the stuff that I wanted to change myself.....STOCK FROM THE FACTORY !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • FA - Q
    FA - Q Posts: 41
    edited December 2008
    shadowofnight wrote: »
    ( Well after wheelying it most of the way home....dont worry about that 8K crap for 500 miles....there is no break in on modern day engines...tolerances and metallurgy are fantastic nowadays and that engine saw redline during its functional dyno run before being crated up. Just dont run it at one throttle position on the freeway for long periods...vary the throttle position a lot...l

    :D






    -do not believe it...your rings and valves need to seat...vary your speed/ rpm for 1500 mls [35-45-55mph and no lugging but never redline a non-strip machine during break-in]

    -break-in iz harder than the build, so to speak

    break-in w/ dino oil, after 1,5 synthetic


    -go slo:p
    -"Don't BAN me Bro!"
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2008
    Not bad for a girls bike.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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