seduced by new bike

[jonko]

So my 98 cbr600f3 was recently stolen from me. It was the best. I knew every quirk, every little flaw. I felt comfortable and safe on it. Losing it hurt alot, but what better way to mend a broken heart than to upgrade to something hotter, younger, and sexier.

So I just bought a 2004 gixxer 600. Wow, this bike is fast, it's powerful. It's also twitchy and demanding. Honestly, it scares me a bit. I know with one wrong move, I could end up on my ass, or worse. But isn't this all part of the fun?

Just thought I would share that with y'all.

Cheers

 

[limey]

Sweet bike - congrats! Just take your time to feel at home. It takes a while to get used to any new bike - don't rush yourself, just enjoy learning and speed up as your comfort level allows. That way you won't give it chance to bite you .

 

[ferrerski]

Awesome; I had an F3 then an F4i now an 04 Gixxer like you, great choice:thumbup

I know exactly what you mean with the differences between the bikes, watch that throttle, I know I learned my lesson :teeth

 

[Ptowntard]

nice bike! i had the same bike and same color you will grow to love her

 

[dungsta]

oo nice color

 

[YanaBanana]

Congrats! :thumbup

It isn't as gentle and as forgiving as the my ol' F3..

As they said - just take your time. :cool

Yana:banana

 

[jraice]

With time it will feel just like the old bike!

I remember when I first got a 600 I4 it was SO twitchy in 1st gear. After a while I could've wished for lower gearing .

 

[rapidrobbie]

welcome to the "dark side" congrats on the bike,yes it is not the couch the f3 was,but you will get used to it. spend some time adjusting the levers and controls to fit YOU then get the suspension set up for you and enjoy...Robbie

 

[Local6Sparky]

Don't forget to lock your new baby up!:thumbup