My New Bike - GSXR 750 K7 -

[sv-wolf]

Hiya Jake

Well, that's a novel way of getting into bikes. Not heard that one before.

My own guess is that you are going to be disappointed with it. Running in my Daytona at low revs was about the most frustrating thing I ever did. But at least I knew that in a couple of weeks I could let her fly.

For a little extra effort you can buy yourself a snappy little learner like the Aprillia 125, which will blow the socks off you. You can then trade her up when you are ready. That way you will have more fun - and still been quids in.

I don't buy your logic. Your decision sounds more like a hormonal than a rational one (especially in the light of your insurance premium). I guess you are caught up with the idea of big bikes rather than the reality of them - but then how could it be otherwise! No blame! Just a little concerned.

Yuh pays yer money...

But like everyone else, I'm intrigued to hear what your experience of it is. If you do go for it, You've gotta write it up for us.

BTW which part of Blighty do you hail from?

Whatever you choose to do, ride safe and take care

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

To all

Ive just got back from my test ride on my 750, and it was amazing. All of this about killing the power, bullsh*t, it had more than enough power, and very easy to get to grips with when starting to ride a big bike. It pulled well in every gear, even 6. I had it up to 120mph (5th gear) without pushing it(on a track of course) .

The handling was amazing, felt in control 100% of the time and was perfect sqeezing through the traffic that was everywhere in town due to bloody road works. No problem with the engine at all with the restrictor on it. still revved to red line but not as quick obviously, but more than quick enough, will keep up with a full power R6 on acceleration put it that way even when restricted.

The brakes were amazing no problem at all with them, they have different levels of setting so you can choose where you want it to bite and how firm!

All in all, the suzuki GSXR 750 k7 is still an amazing bike when restricted. Hasnt killed the beast at all, just calmed it down abit which could be a good thing!?

Everything ive said is true so dont think im just saying this for the hell of it. I cant imagine what the power is going to be like when i take the restriction out in two years, up untill then the power is more than enough and i will use that time to get to know the handling and braking inside out.

I am thouroughly happy with my decision and was blown away with the ease of overtaking from no revs at all. Best decision ive made in my life. Im glad i didnt go the other way and get a 125 and race the sh*t out of it, quite frankly i would have been disappointed.

Thank you all for your comments even thos some of them wernt needed (shane-o) but just goes to show that the bike is right for me. I wasnt nervous, but wasnt to confident.

Perfect bike and look forward to riding it all over the country, and others lol.

Ride safely

Regards Jake.

Feel free to reply and let me know your opinions now you know what the bike rides and feels like. [/b]

[Brackstone]

I never thought I'd agree with Shane-o but I do.

For some reason I get the feeling that it's more about pride than anything. I'll admit Shane-o is an "O Ring" 90% of the time but usually what he's saying makes SENSE. When he's not taking dumps in overturned scooters and blowing by cruisers in traffic he can be pretty lucid.

The fact that you replied with this "I can afford it at 18" thing says to me something else is underlying here. He didn't mention anything like that t all and you came WAY out of left field with that.

You said you rode around on 50cc and 125cc and got your first taste of "gravel". Are you talking about off road on on the streets? Gravel to me indicates some form of off road riding, otherwise you would've said got your first taste of pavement.

I've never ridden off road before but from what I've heard it's not the same as riding on the street. Also you would not know how to manage traffic and deal with cars as well either. Or have you been driving?

My opinion, You don't need this big of a bike and even though your restricting the engine you still can't restrict your brakes. No matter how much money your privileged to or earn it won't fix any problems caused by riding beyond your means.

[Johnj]

: Good luck with that.

[Skier]

As happy as you are with the bike, everything you wrote tells me you're letting the motorcycle's performance substitute for rider skill. This will only hurt you later down the road when you have to unlearn bad habits. Said habits wouldn't be present if you snagged one of those Aprilias and learned how to ride a slow bike fast.

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Brackstone thanks for the reply.

Its nothing to do with my pride at all. Maybe the reason i want a larger bike is because my dad suffers from secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and has had to sell his bike (CBR 1100XX Blackbird) and stop riding. Either way the bike suits me.

Maybe your right about me saying i can aford it at 18 it had nothing to do with it but it just seems like no ones wants what i want and think its stupid!

In reply to you saying it sounds like ive been riding offroad, well i havnt even been offroad. Ive been riding for 2 years on road and ment to say 'pavement', if thats how you want it Ive also been driving a car for a year.

The brakes when i rode the bike today were no problem for me, if you read my post about me test riding the 750 restricted (if you havent already) then you will see how i coped with the bike and how well the bike performed.

Ride safe,

Regards Jake.

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Skier,

Your making it sound like i dont know how to ride a motorbike. Sure ive only been riding for 2 years on smaller machines but i have alot of road experience in that time as i use my bike on a daily basis. Ive come accross just about every hazard you could think off. in retern to this your could say something like 'well the bike is alot faster and you wont have time to react etc etc etc!' but i will ride safe on my 750 and improve my skills as i get to learn to ride the bike.

Im more likely die on a 125 at 100 mph taking stupid risks for a quick blast of adrenaline whereas if i was riding at 100 mph on my 750 in control not taking stupid risks.

At the end of the day i know my own limits and will not surpass those as i ride without taking risks and feel in control all of the time, if i dont i take a step back. In retern to this your could say ' oh well its not your fault if someone pulls out in front of you and kills you'. Quite frankly if you think like this then you should leave your house in the morning because 'what if' that bus was to hit you crossing the street!

Thank you for your opinion.

Ride safe

Regards

Jake.

[koji52]

too much teenage drama and imbalance on this thread.

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Nothing worng with that tho is there koji lol.

[koji52]

nothing inherently wrong with it but just don't be one of those wreckless teenage fools overcompensating for his insecurities by riding a quick bike dangerously. There's too many of them flying around.